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Trump says Coke will use cane sugar, despite popular sugar-free drinks
US President Trump asked Coca-Cola to start using cane sugar in their drinks, despite a surge in popularity of the company's zero sugar product.
House backs Trump's massive public media and foreign aid budget cuts
The US House approved Trump's plan to cut $9 billion (€7.7bn) in public broadcasting and foreign aid, now awaiting his signature. The bill passed 216-213.
Footage of CEO allegedly having affair at Coldplay concert goes viral
The internet is having a field day over footage of a recent Coldplay gig in the US. A kiss-cam moment seemed to expose an affair...
Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after leg swelling
According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the condition common in older adults occurs when little valves inside the veins that normally help move blood against gravity gradually lose the ability to work properly.
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Trump orders release of Epstein files as 2003 letter emerges
Following Trump's announcement on social media, US Attorney General Pam Bondi responded saying, "We are ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal the grand jury transcripts."
An AI anime girlfriend is the latest feature on Elon Musk’s Grok
Elon Musk’s controversial artificial intelligence chatbot Grok has launched two new companions, including Ani, a Japanese girlfriend that responds to explicit user commands.
Trump: 'Highly unlikely' to fire Fed Chair Powell, but looked into it
President Donald Trump rocked Wall Street temporarily by saying he had “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve, but was unlikely to do so, ”unless he has to leave for fraud”.
Trump officials are pushing psychedelic therapy. Will it help or hurt?
US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr said he wants psychedelic therapies approved within a year, surprising even the staunchest supporters of the drugs.
New Jersey begins recovery after deadly flash floods
Authorities confirmed that two people died in Plainfield, New Jersey, when their car was swept away by flash floods during a powerful storm.
President Trump: Pharma tariff is coming, Indonesia deal sealed
The US President announced a list of updates concerning US trade tariffs on Tuesday, including a deal with Indonesia and his plans to gradually increase tariffs on pharmaceutical imports.
Senate votes to progress Trump's $9 billion spending cuts request
Senate Republicans voted to progress President Donald Trump's request to cancel $9 billion in previously approved spending on Tuesday, despite concerns.
Trump faces MAGA backlash over Epstein files and arms for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has spent years encouraging dark or harmful conspiracy theories, and that strategy may now come back to bite him.
US inflation accelerates to 2.7% as Trump's tariffs start to bite
Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are pushing up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing, and large appliances.
Severe storms cause widespread flooding across New York, New Jersey
Heavy rain and flash flooding swept across parts of the US Northeast on Monday night, causing major travel disruptions and emergency declarations across several states.
Trump admin won’t publish key climate reports on NASA site as promised
The reversal leaves critical climate data harder to access as extreme weather intensifies across the US.
Rap superstar Kendrick Lamar to get his very own university course
The course, titled "Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City", will be available to students at a Philadelphia university this Fall. Do any European universities offer students courses on their favourite musicians?
US and Germany discuss Patriot missile transfer at Pentagon meeting
The meeting between the two top US and German officials comes following an announcement by US President Donald Trump that NATO members would purchase billions' worth of US weaponry to send to Ukraine.
Trump to slam Russia with 100% tariffs if no Ukraine deal in 50 days
Trump has publicly expressed irritation with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reluctance to reach a peace deal in Ukraine, accusing the Russian leader of throwing "bulls**t" at Washington.
China doesn’t need NVIDIA chips for military power, CEO says
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says China doesn’t need to use the American tech stack or his company’s semiconductor chips to train AI for its military.
Trump to meet Rutte as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sale
US President Donald Trump said that the US would be willing to supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO and that he would make a "major statement" on Monday.
How to avoid an AI scam that impersonates your voice
The voice of a senior member of US President Trump’s administration was impersonated by an artificial intelligence scam. Here’s how you can avoid the same happening to you.
Flood sirens gave this Texas community a crucial warning
The town of Comfort installed flood sirens after past disasters. In July, they helped every resident survive.
ICE agents clash with protesters during raids at farm in California
Tensions flared in Southern California as immigration raids on two state-licensed marijuana farms sparked protests.
Bitcoin reaches new record high ahead of US House's ‘Crypto Week’
The price of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency has attracted the interest of institutional investors as US Congress prepares to adopt its first major crypto regulation next week.
Texas flash floods: 120 dead, 170 missing as grief grips Hill Country
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called on state lawmakers to approve funding for new warning systems and emergency communications in flood-prone areas when the legislature meets later this month.
Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
It was unclear from Trump's Thursday letter how the higher tariffs would interact with the 2020 United States Mexico Canada Agreement that Trump negotiated. Under the current tariff regime, the USMCA has protected eligible goods. But a review of the pact is scheduled for 2026.