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Trump’s tariff reveal: How is fashion sourcing impacted?
Trump’s new tariffs go live on 7 August. Importantly, the universal tariff remains at 10%. But that will only apply to countries with which the US has a trade surplus. Those the US has a trade deficit with, will be impacted by a 15% rate,...

D G Shipping urged to roll back circular barring crew holding certificates through fraudulent means from sailing
As much as 80 per cent of the Indian seafarers are employed on foreign flagged ships.MUMBAI: Pressure is building up on the Directorate General of Shipping to scrap its July 18 circular that barred Indian seafarers holding certificates issued by...
Conflicting reports emerge in death of Haitian woman detained by ICE in Broward
Conflicting records and testimony are raising questions about the death of a Haitian woman in U.S. immigration custody in Broward County this spring. Marie Ange Blaise, 44, died on April 25 at 8:35 p.m. while detained at the Broward Transitional...
City, state continue legal push against Trump immigration policies
In a change of stance, Mayor Eric Adams’ team is fighting the Trump administration. The city filed a brief on Monday supporting a lawsuit that challenges the federal government ending Temporary Protected Status for Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua....
NASA and SpaceX launch crew to space station on second try
Running a day late, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Friday on a mission to deliver a fresh three-man one-woman crew to the International Space Station. The Falcon 9 lifted off at 11:43 a.m. EDT from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as...

Seamen’s union seeks withdrawal of DG Shipping order on seafarer recruitment
Mumbai: Seafarers stage a protest against a circular issued by the Directorate General of Shipping which banned crew holding certificates issued by the maritime administration of countries that are not recognised by India from sailing, in Mumbai,...

Why this Central American country is becoming a hot spot for Canadian travellers
Tips to make the most of a trip from Vancouver to beautiful Belize. You wouldn't believe how easy it is to visit Belize, the Central American country sandwiched between Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and the hypnotically turquoise Caribbean....
El Salvador's new wave of political exiles say history repeating itself
MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press Published: August 1, 2025 The fiercest voices of dissent against President Nayib Bukele have long feared a widespread crackdown. They weathered police raids on their homes, watched their friends being thrown into...

China’s Successes and Struggles in Costa Rica
In July 2025, the U.S. State Department cancelled the visa of Rodrigo Arias, the head of Costa Rica’s legislature. The visa of his brother, former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, had also been revoked in April. The State Department also...
AP News Summary at 5:34 a.m. EDT
Trump's new tariffs give some countries a break, while shares and US dollar sink BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariff rates of up to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries have drawn expressions of relief from some...

Scientists blast EPA greenhouse gas rule changes, Madison singles seek love IRL
Leaders in Wisconsin are speaking out about changes at the Environmental Protection Agency. They say the agency will make fighting climate change harder. The Dane County Sheriff says an accused drunk driver should face charges in Wisconsin — not...

Hearing held over Trump's move to end temporary protected status for immigrants
In its quest to remove immigrants from the United States, the Trump administration is now going after those who hold Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. A deadline has been set for immigrants from three protected countries to lose their legal...

A Better Brew: How Regenerative Coffee Could Root Out Exploitation
By Kristine Sabillo The coffee industry faces many problems, from being the sixth-largest driver of deforestation worldwide to being rife with human rights abuses, including slavery and child labor. But coffee can be made sustainable and ethical,...

Denied entry: How dams stop freshwater species from migrating
Some spring evenings, when the tide surges up the mouth of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Waikato River, you’ll spot glistening streams of tiny, transparent ‘glass eels’ making the critical transition from saltwater to sweet. These juvenile long- and...

Weekly global protein digest: Pilgrim’s to build $400 million chicken plant, Brazilian chicken exports resilient amid bird flu
Livestock analyst Jim Wyckoff reports on global protein news Weekly USDA export sales for US beef, pork Beef: Net sales of 8,500 MT for 2025 were down 49 percent from the previous week and 30 percent from the prior 4-week average. Increases...

Top 10 Palm Oil Producers Worldwide: A Global Overview
Its versatility and low cost of production have made it a cornerstone of global agriculture, but also a topic of environmental concern and sustainability debates. As global demand continues to grow, understanding where palm oil comes from is key...

Full-Ride Scholarships in Agronomy Offered to Salvadorans for Studies Abroad.
The Government of El Salvador, through the Salvadoran Agency for International Cooperation (ESCO) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has officially opened the application process for its new scholarship program aimed at Salvadoran youth...

AP News Summary at 10:20 p.m. EDT
Trump injects new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's order imposing new tariffs on 68 countries and the European Union starting in seven days has injected a new dose of...

Florida resumes driver’s license processing for TPS holders
Florida is once again processing driver’s licenses and state ID cards for eligible Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients from Haiti, Honduras, and Nicaragua following recent federal court rulings. - Advertisement - According to the...