Tariffs: France and Germany pursue different tacks towards US deal
France and Germany are at odds over the negotiating strategy on trade with the US, while the Commission is increasingly doubtful about securing a zero-tariff deal.
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Nike warns of whopping $1B hit from tariffs — but shares jump on upbeat sales forecast
The sportswear giant said it would cut its reliance on production in China.
Von der Leyen touts EU-led alternative to mired WTO
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has proposed to EU leaders the launch of a Europe-led initiative to establish a structured trade cooperation with Asian countries, potentially laying the groundwork for an alternative to the gridlocked World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Bleary Eyed – “Easy”
The new Bleary Eyed album Easy is gonna be a good one. The Philly crew has shared lots of previews — like the eponymous EP whose four tracks will appear on the record, plus “ Heaven Year ” and “ Susan ” — and now they’re back with the wonderful title track.
Ex-FBI agent on ICE masking: “Masking has always been associated with police...
Ex-FBI agent on ICE masking : “Masking has always been associated with police states. I think the masking symbolizes the drift of law enforcement away from democratic controls.”
Charlize Theron’s ‘Old Guard 2’ Mullet Made Her Daughters Cry: “They Want Mom to Look Like a Princess”
“I had to actually sit down with her and say, ‘We all get to be who we want to be, and right now, mom wants to wear a mullet,’” the Oscar winner revealed.
Bill Moyers, former White House press secretary and acclaimed journalist, dead at 91
Former White House press secretary Bill Moyers died on Thursday at the age of 91 after a “long illness.” His death was confirmed by Tom Johnson, CNN’s former CEO and close friend, according to The Associated Press. Moyers served under former President Lyndon B. Johnson, where
BBC inside Iran state building hit by Israeli missile strike
The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from the ruins of an Iranian state TV building hit during the conflict with Israel.
Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?
In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein.
Rainbow Six Siege X director says free currency gain has been 'buffed' after complaints: 'The goal wasn't to make it a harder grind for players'
Ubisoft says Renown gains were around 10% lower under the new system.
'They brainwashed my son': the families of PKK fighters waiting for 40-year conflict to end
The families of PKK fighters speak of their hopes and fears after the group announced it was disbanding.
Are East African governments uniting to silence dissent?
Cases of repression in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have fuelled concerns about possible collaboration.
Migrant crackdown risks choking off critical supply of US workers
President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigrants could have serious economic repercussions.
50 Cent Joins Orville Peck In Cast Of New Street Fighter Movie
50 Cent has a new acting gig. The rapper will star in the live-action Street Fighter movie alongside Orville Peck, Jason Momoa, and Noah Centineo, per The Hollywood Reporter .
EU leaders leave Israel partnership on shelf despite pressure to act
Despite a report saying there are “indications” that Israel was in breach of its human rights obligations over its ongoing war in Gaza, European leaders could only agree at their council summit on Thursday to "continue discussions" on a follow-up to the report.
Post Office criminal trials unlikely before 2028, says police chief
The police will not hand files to prosecutors until after the final report from the public inquiry into the scandal is published.
Trumps drop ‘Made in the USA’ label for $499 smartphone: ‘Proudly American’
After touting “Made in the U.S.A.”, The Trumps are apparently having second thoughts.
Discovery of 'mini halo' points to how the early universe was formed
Astronomers have uncovered a vast cloud of energetic particles—a "mini halo"—surrounding one of the most distant galaxy clusters ever observed, marking a major step forward in understanding the hidden forces that shape the cosmos.
Lorde Is Brilliantly Reborn on ‘Virgin’
The pop star turns inward and redefines who she wants to be on her most introspective record yet
Trump Mobile walks it back
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump Mobile ditches 'Made in the USA' language The Trump Organization’s new mobile phone venture, Trump Mobile, has removed language from its website suggesting that its forthcoming smartphones will be made in the U.S. © Richard
Jessie J Hopes Her Breast Cancer Is ‘All Gone’ Following Surgery
"I will stay positive and talk what I want into the universe," the singer wrote
Snake Venom, Urine, and a Quest to Live Forever: Inside a Biohacking Conference Emboldened by MAHA
"While biohacking isn’t new, the rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement . . . has given the concept renewed zeal."
Dems still have questions after Iran briefing
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Dems still have questions after Iran briefing Democratic senators said they were left with questions Thursday about what the Trump administration
Actively exploited vulnerability gives extraordinary control over server fleets
AMI MegaRAC used in servers from AMD, ARM, Fujitsu, Gigabyte, Supermicro, and Qualcomm.
SCOTUS delivers gut punch to Planned Parenthood
Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story SCOTUS rules Planned Parenthood can be cut off from Medicaid In a ruling made along ideological lines, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Medicaid
Revenge tax gets axed
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Bessent calls for nixing ‘revenge tax’ in Trump bill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asked House and Senate Republicans to scrap the “revenge tax” on foreign
ICE director says Americans should feel safe July 4
The agency has faced protests, but Lyons says morale has never been higher among agents.
Sony Signs Theatrical Pact with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Artists Equity
The three-year agreement will see the studio distribute Artists Equity’s theater-bound films globally.
Artists Equity Inks Overall Theatrical Film Agreement With Sony Pictures
Artists Equity, the independent studio founded by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Gerry Cardinale, has signed an overall theatrical feature film agreement with Sony Pictures. Under the three-year agreement, Sony will distribute the theatrical films globally, which will be developed
Scammers are using AI tools to sell spectacular-looking but non-existent plant species...
Scammers are using AI tools to sell spectacular-looking but non-existent plant species that resemble butterflies, Hubble photos, or psychedelic Jurassic Park flora. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Brad Pitt's Los Angeles home 'ransacked', police say
The Oscar-winning actor has been traveling to promote his new film F1 and was reportedly not home.
‘The Bear’: All the New and Returning Guest Stars in Season 4
SPOILER ALERT: The below contains spoilers about surprise guest stars in Season 4 of “The Bear,” but does not spoil any major plot details. “The Bear” became known for its guest casting beginning with Season 2, when a massive group of renowned actors all got together in Chicago
Does Trump Even Know What’s in His Big Beautiful Bill?
President Trump promised “no taxes” on Social Security in his stump speech for his One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill contains the exact opposite, and Trump’s approach to the Social Security Administration at large is only further damaging the floundering program. “We will
US says it reaches understanding to expedite rare earth exports from China
WASHINGTON - The United States has reached an understanding with China on how to expedite rare earth shipments to the U.S., a White House official said on Thursday, amid efforts to end a trade war between the world's biggest economies.
Riot decides that allowing sports betting sponsorships in top-tier League of Legends and Valorant esports is a good idea
It is not a good idea.
Mystery fireball spotted plummeting to Earth over the US
There have been hundreds of reports of sightings of a “fireball” in the skies over the southern US – it may have been a meteor breaking up as it falls through Earth’s atmosphere
Public land sales pose passage problems
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Public land provisions cause GOP discord Montana Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke said Thursday he’ll vote against the Senate’s version of the GOP megabill — saying he disagrees with a provision that would mandate
Nintendo’s having a summer sale if you want to fill up your Switch 2 storage
Nintendo has done something rare: It put its first-party games on sale! The company’s Summer Sale on digital games through the Nintendo eShop kicked off Thursday and runs through July 9, at 11:59 p.m. PDT. So, for all the gamers who are in dire need of games for their Switch 2,
Iran briefing leaves Democrats asking questions about Trump's claims on Iran operation
Democratic senators said they were left with questions Thursday about what was largely viewed as a successful strike in Iran, even as many cautioned the damage done to the country’s nuclear program may fall short of the Trump administration's claims. CIA Director John Ratcliffe
Questions Linger About Iran’s Enriched Uranium Stockpile After U.S. Airstrikes
The location of some enriched uranium is still in question after the U.S. bombed three key nuclear facilities in Iran, according to the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency and experts on arms control and global security. The post Questions Linger About Iran’s
Tennessee Republican calls for Mamdani to be denaturalized, deported
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) suggested New York Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani should be deported and denaturalized ahead of the November election. “Zohran ‘little muhammad’ Mamdani is an antisemitic, socialist, communist who will destroy the great City of New York,”
‘No subsidy, no deal’: Shoppers fume as China's trade-in drive stalls – what’s next to boost consumption?
The national trade-in programme has been reportedly suspended in parts of China, with funding shortfalls and system upgrades among reasons cited. Analysts say the public anger reflects the programme's popularity, but warn that sustaining spending momentum will require deeper
Commentary: Thailand-Cambodia tensions reveal risks of backchannel diplomacy
The leaked call between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and former Cambodian leader Hun Sen shows how unregulated informal diplomacy can threaten regional stability, says a political analyst.
Commentary: Taiwan has upped the ante in the cold war over chips
Taiwan's blacklisting of leading Chinese tech groups including Huawei and SMIC comes as the US weighs additional restrictions, says June Yoon for the Financial Times.
Audacy Shuts Down Podcast Studio Pineapple Street, Lays Off Staff; Division Had Produced Multiple Shows for HBO and Max
Radio broadcaster and podcast company Audacy is shuttering Pineapple Street Studios, which had produced original audio shows and companion podcasts for TV shows like “House of the Dragon,” “Severance” and “The Last of Us.” With the shutdown of Pineapple Street, nearly 30
Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show Performer Arrested Months After Holding Up ‘Gaza-Sudan’ Flag at Super Bowl
Louisiana State Police have confirmed the arrest of Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, an extra who performed alongside Kendrick Lamar during the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Nantambu held up the flags of Sudan and Palestine during the show and resisted officials who tried to stop him,
Rosalind Fox Solomon, Photographer of Lived Experience, Dies at 95
Her unflinching gaze, which garnered both criticism and praise, confronted some of the most momentous and often painful chapters in global human history.
How Medicaid ruling could blow up Senate GOP's plans on Trump 'big, beautiful bill'
Senate Republicans were dealt a significant blow Thursday when Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough advised that major pieces of the GOP megabill’s Medicaid policy can’t pass with a simple majority. Much of the savings in the bill come from Medicaid cuts, and the ruling
Cognitive Decline? Trump Rambles About Paper Clip During Speech
During Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Event,” an attempt by the president to win over holdouts in the Senate and push through his tax and spending plan, his remarks meandered briefly into an alternate history of the paper clip. Trump’s speech touted the bill, in typical
