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Trump hits India with extra 25% tariff for buying Russian oil

Economy

Trump’s 25% tariff on India in response to Russian oil imports

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new 25% tariff on Indian goods in response to the country’s ongoing purchase of oil from Russia, a move that has reignited…

'It's a reminder of childhood': How Pac-Man changed gaming - and the world

Culture and Entertainment

‘It’s a reminder of childhood’: The impact of Pac-Man on the world of gaming

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

When Pac-Man first appeared in arcades in 1980, it introduced something entirely new to the world of gaming. At a time when most video games were focused on space battles…

Bridgerton actress agoraphobic after phone attack

Culture and Entertainment

Bridgerton star develops agoraphobia following phone attack

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

A cast member from the popular period drama Bridgerton has reportedly developed agoraphobia after experiencing a deeply unsettling incident involving her phone. The actress, known for her work on the…

A second person has died and more than 50 are sick from Legionnaires' cluster in Harlem

Health

Legionnaires’ cluster in Harlem: two fatalities and 50 sick

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Health officials in New York City have confirmed a second fatality linked to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem, where more than 50 people have reported symptoms consistent with…

Italy moves to tighten controls on gender-affirming medical care for minors

Social Responsibility

Italy seeks to restrict gender-affirming medical care for minors

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The Italian government is advancing measures aimed at increasing oversight of gender-affirming healthcare provided to individuals under the age of 18. This move signals a significant shift in the nation’s…

Less staff, even less trust: Some states say they can't rely on Trump's DHS for election security

Science and Technology

Trump’s DHS faces scrutiny: States wary over election security and staff cuts

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The United States is nearing a significant election period, and various state officials are voicing increasing concern over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s ability and dependability, especially due to…

Economy

New US visa rule may require $15,000 deposit

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The U.S. government is reportedly evaluating a policy that would require certain foreign nationals to pay a substantial deposit — potentially up to $15,000 — as a condition for obtaining…

How much aid has made it into Gaza since Israel said it was easing restrictions?

Social Responsibility

Tracking aid to Gaza: What’s arrived since Israel loosened controls?

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

After Israel declared it would relax limitations on humanitarian aid shipments to Gaza, people worldwide have been attentively observing whether this change in policy has led to noticeable enhancements locally.…

Israeli government votes to dismiss attorney general, escalating standoff with judiciary

Social Responsibility

Israeli government votes out attorney general, raising judiciary tensions

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

In a decision that has generated notable political and legal debate, Israel's government has decided to dismiss the nation's attorney general, further escalating an already tense relationship between the executive…

Month: August 2025

BP to evaluate oil and gas projects to maximize profits

Trump’s 25% tariff on India in response to Russian oil imports

‘It’s a reminder of childhood’: The impact of Pac-Man on the world of gaming

Bridgerton star develops agoraphobia following phone attack

Legionnaires’ cluster in Harlem: two fatalities and 50 sick

Trump’s DHS faces scrutiny: States wary over election security and staff cuts

New US visa rule may require $15,000 deposit