The ongoing trade war between the US and China has introduced significant uncertainty for American companies relying on Chinese suppliers. The recent escalations have resulted in huge average tax rates on imports, with tariffs often exceeding the price of the goods themselves. However, not every product is subject to astronomical tariffs. Trade lawyers, customs brokers, … Read more
Spain proposes setting up a new defense fund within the EU, utilizing Russia’s frozen central bank assets to provide non-refundable grants to enhance Europe’s defense lines and support Ukraine. Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo made this suggestion during a European Union meeting on Saturday, aiming to create a temporary instrument to finance large-scale European-wide projects. Source: … Read more
Actor Jason Isaacs, a Golden Globe nominee, has no qualms about sparking controversy after wearing a Duke Blue Devils t-shirt on the HBO show’s Season 3 finale event. The scene in question showed his character Timothy Ratliff fantasizing about shooting himself and his family while wearing the shirt. Duke University publicly criticized the show, calling … Read more
US President Donald Trump is facing a tough road ahead in his trade negotiations, having taken on the entire world with tariffs. Despite his confident claims, uncertainty has taken hold of US trade policy, and businesses are struggling to plan investments or manage operations with confidence. The 90-day pause on “reciprocal” tariffs has done little … Read more
When a website receives too many requests from the same IP address within a short period, it can be considered an abuse of resources. This behavior is often referred to as a Denial of Service (DoS) attack. To combat such situations, websites employ various strategies, including blocking the offending IP address. This measure helps protect … Read more
Severe winds are expected to hit Beijing, Tianjin, and parts of Hebei from Friday to Sunday, prompting authorities to warn people weighing less than 50 kilograms to stay indoors. Gales up to 93 miles per hour are forecasted, with gusts predicted to reach levels 11-13 on China’s 17-level wind scale. The meteorological service has issued … Read more
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Golden State Warriors 103-86 on Friday evening. The game was a must-win for Golden State, as it aimed to dodge a first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers and avoid the Play-In tournament. For the Blazers, the loss is not devastating, but they should be looking to finish … Read more
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has criticized Israel for destabilizing Syria, days after the two countries held talks aimed at easing tensions over Syria’s territorial integrity. In an address to a diplomatic forum in Antalya, Turkey, Erdoğan warned that his country would not allow Syria to be drawn into another period of instability. Erdoğan accused … Read more
Western Michigan’s hockey team has finally achieved a long-awaited goal after defeating Denver in double overtime, making them the eighth Michigan program to reach the national championship game. With this win, the No. 1-ranked Broncos will play Boston University for the title on Saturday night. The Broncos’ journey was marked by several firsts under fourth-year … Read more
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr may struggle to participate in the upcoming season due to a shoulder injury that could impact his availability for the 2025 campaign. The injury, which was reported by NFL Network earlier, has raised concerns about Carr’s status with the team. With two years remaining on his contract, Carr is … Read more