Alaska Summit: Who wouldn’t benefit from a meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States?
Aug. 14 By Julia O`Malley August 15, an important and anticipated meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to take place in Alaska. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The conditions for the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine will be discussed at the summit….
White House to Lead Review of Some Smithsonian Museums
Aug. 13 By Bhargav Acharya and Kanishka Singh The White House said on Tuesday it will lead an internal review of some Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, after President Donald Trump earlier this year accused…
UK Foreign Minister Faces Fine After JD Vance Fishing Trip Licence Error
Aug. 12 By Dan Catchpole Britain’s foreign minister David Lammy could be on the hook for a 2,500 pounds ($3,394) fine following his fishing trip last week with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, after admitting he didn’t have the required licence. Vance and Lammy were…
Chinese State Media Says Nvidia H20 Chips Not Safe for China
Aug. 10 By Dan Catchpole Nvidia’s H20 chips pose security concerns for China, a social media account affiliated with China’s state media said on Sunday, after Beijing raised concerns over backdoor access in those chips. The H20 chips are also not technologically advanced or environmentally…
Tennis-U.S. Open 2025 Prize Money: How Much Do the Winners Get?
Aug. 9 By Dan Catchpole The four Grand Slams offer a trophy and place in the history books as well as significant prize money. Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at the U.S. Open 2025, the fourth and…
Analysis-CEO Pulled Boeing Out of Nosedive, but New Challenges Approach
Aug. 8 By Dan Catchpole One year after taking the helm during Boeing’s deepest crisis in decades, CEO Kelly Ortberg has stopped the company’s freefall. Now, he faces new challenges: ramping up jet production, reviving a struggling defense and space division, and restoring profitability at…
Switzerland Will Pursue Further Talks With US Over Crippling Tariffs
Aug. 7 By John Revill Switzerland will continue talks with the United States, its president said on Thursday, after President Donald Trump placed crippling import tariffs on Swiss goods, which threaten to inflict serious damage on its export-focused economy. The 39% import levy – among…
In Letter to Trump, Alcohol Groups Say Tariffs Put $2 Billion in Sales at Risk
Aug. 6 By Emma Rumney The United States’ 15% tariff on EU goods could reduce the value of alcohol sales by almost $2 billion and put 25,000 U.S. jobs at risk, a group of 57 alcohol industry groups wrote in a letter sent to U.S….
Analysis-Autopilot Verdict Deals Tesla a ‘Black Eye’, Threatens Musk’s Robotaxi Ambitions
Aug. 5 By Abhirup Roy A court verdict against Tesla last week, stemming from a fatal 2019 crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S, could hurt its plans to expand its nascent robotaxi network and intensify concerns over the safety of its autonomous vehicle technology. A…
US Could Require up to $15,000 Bonds for Some Tourist Visas Under Pilot Program
Aug. 4 By Ted Hesson and David Shepardson The U.S. could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot program launching in two weeks, a government notice said on Monday, an effort that aims to crack down on…
World University Games – a new sports political arena
July 24 By Julia O`Malley The FISU World University Games 2025, one of the world’s largest multi-sport events, takes place in Germany from 16 to 27 July across five cities in the Rhine-Ruhr region – Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, Hagen, and Mülheim an der Ruhr –…
Intel’s Chip Contracting Plan in Spotlight on Earnings Day
July 23 By Arsheeya Bajwa Faced with slumping quarterly sales and a burgeoning loss, Intel shareholders will want to know new CEO Lip Bu-Tan’s plans for the chipmaker’s nascent contract manufacturing business. Intel is set to report its sixth consecutive net loss on Thursday, while…