Press review · Thursday, 3 July 2025
03 July 2025
3,129 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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pbs.org
U.S. stocks move lower and pull S&P 500 back from its record
President Donald Trump said in a letter Thursday that he will raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening the rift between the longtime North American allies.
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bostonglobe.com
The next front in the battle over America’s universities? Accreditation. - The Boston Globe
In its push to reshape American higher education, the Trump administration is threatening the independent process of university accreditation — starting with Harvard.
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theguardian.com
Rubio in bind as he seeks to reassure Asia, even as region faces punishing Trump tariffs
Questions over US commitment to the region coupled with Trump’s tariff polices could be a boon to China
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euronews.com
Lula vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump imposes 50% levies on Brazil
Brazilian President Lula da Silva warns of retaliatory tariffs on the US if Trump imposes a 50% levy over Bolsonaro's trial, risking a trade war.
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nypost.com
Rattled NYC elite try to tame Marxist Mamdani
Neither Adams nor Cuomo seem to be willing to drop out of the race, so it’s understandable that many business types are looking at a Mayor Mamdani future.
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abcnews.go.com
Missouri governor repeals paid sick leave law approved last year by voters
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed a repeal of a law guaranteeing paid sick leave for workers and inflationary adjustments to the minimum wage
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nbcnews.com
Trump administration returns to trade, tariff uncertainty — and no new deals
The president has published just 22 letters, many to minor trading partners like Brunei, Moldova and Sri Lanka.
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usatoday.com
Nvidia becomes first company to reach $4 trillion market cap. What are the top 5?
To reach the historic milestone, Nvidia outpaced other major companies that have more common household names.
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Grok coming to Tesla vehicles 'next week at the latest,' Musk says
Elon Musk announces that Grok, an AI chatbot, is coming to Tesla vehicles \
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aljazeera.com
What’s behind Trump’s 50 percent tariff for Brazil despite trade surplus?
Brazil’s President Lula has rejected Trump’s efforts to use tariffs to extract political concessions.
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Snap, crackle, sale: Nutella maker Ferrero plans to buy WK Kellogg for $3 billion
Italian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying the century-old U.S. cereal company WK Kellogg in a deal valued at approximately $3.1 billion
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cincinnati.com
Trump administration review puts more than $180M for Ohio K-12 schools in limbo
More than $184 million in federal money for Ohio schools is in limbo.
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nbcnews.com
Who is Trump hitting with new tariff rates?
This week, the president began sending letters to U.S. trade partners outline what their proposed tariff rates will be.
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nbcnews.com
Italian chocolate giant Ferrero to buy Kellogg's Froot Loops maker
WK Kellogg, the maker of iconic American cereal brands, will be folded into the privately held owner of Nutella and Tic Tac in a $3.1 billion deal.
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nbcnews.com
OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome
If adopted by the 500 million weekly active users of ChatGPT, OpenAI’s browser could put pressure on a key component of rival Google’s ad-money spigot.
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US shoppers feel the heat of Trump’s trade war: ‘the prices are going up’
At a sweltering New York mall, customers say they’re paying more as tariffs push up costs on goods such as t-shirts
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Nvidia’s market cap reaches $4 trillion! US chipmaker only 5% shy of crossing India’s total GDP; what’s driving the rise? - Times of India
International Business News: Nvidia's market capitalization has surpassed $4 trillion, driven by the AI sector's growth, even nearing India's GDP. The surge followed the unveiling
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Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta pays ‘tens of millions of dollars’ to poach top Apple AI exec — adding to murderers’ row of new hires
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has reportedly poached one of Apple’s top artificial intelligence researchers as part of its ongoing hiring spree.
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coindesk.com
Asia Crypto News: Nvidia’s Rally to $4 Trillion Might Have Helped BTC, But Correlation Is Waning
The Correlation between the GPU giant's stock and BTC is down from last year.
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economist.com
Linda Yaccarino goes from X CEO to ex-CEO
The top position at Elon Musk’s social-media platform is open once again
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nbcnews.com
A 'click-to-cancel' rule, intended to make canceling subscriptions easier, is blocked
The FTC policy would have required businesses to get customers’ consent before charging for memberships, auto-renewals and programs linked to free trial offers.
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People in the US: have you had any issues with canceling a subscription?
We would like to hear from people in the US who have had difficulties when trying to cancel a subscription
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hollywoodreporter.com
Linda Yaccarino’s X-It: What’s Next for the Exec?
The veteran ad sales chief's surprise departure raises questions about her own future, and the future of the platform formerly known as Twitter.
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nbcnews.com
Retailers log $7.9 billion in online sales in first 24 hours of Prime Day
The event, first launched in 2015 as a way to hook new Prime members, has pushed other retailers to launch counterprogramming.
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Amazon sellers skip offering Prime Day discounts as Trump tariffs slam costs: report
It’s Amazon’s first major Prime sales event since President Trump unveiled hefty tariffs on many nations in April.
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nbcnews.com
Nvidia becomes first company to be worth $4 trillion
The AI chipmaker’s market value smashed the previous record valuation, set by Apple.
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independent.co.uk
Stocks mixed as Trump tariff tensions continue
Earlier in the week, US President Donald Trump announced a new August 1 deadline for negotiations on tariffs.
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foxbusiness.com
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Musk's social media platform X
Linda Yaccarino announces departure from Elon Musk's social media platform, thanking him for the opportunity to protect free speech and transform the company.
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Malaysia’s Anwar warns of weaponised trade as Trump’s tariffs loom
Malaysian leader says trade being used to ‘pressure, isolate and contain’ as top US diplomat Rubio set to visit region.
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bangkokpost.com
Thai manufacturers poised to take massive hit from US levy
The proposed 36% tariff on US imports of Thai products could pile pressure on the manufacturing sector, with workers likely to bear the brunt, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
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bangkokpost.com
Ministry upbeat on new US proposal
Thailand's revised proposal to reduce import tariffs on thousands of US products is likely to be viewed favourably by the US, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
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Elon Musk AI chatbot Grok praises Hitler, posts antisemitic tropes
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot praised Hitler, used antisemitic phrases and attacked users with traditionally Jewish surnames before it was reined in.
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asia.nikkei.com
ASEAN countries reel from Trump's fresh tariff threats
Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia face renewed US trade levies on Aug. 1
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How have prices changed under Trump? Experts explain.
Inflation is hovering near its lowest level since 2021.
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nytimes.com
The 10+ Best Prime Day Apple Deals
Apple rarely discounts its devices. But Prime Day is the best time to find deals on MacBooks, Apple Watches, and more.
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nbcnews.com
Trump threatens 'no extensions' on new Aug. 1 tariff deadline, warns of higher import taxes
The Yale Budget Lab noted that the letters sent Monday would hike the effective tariff rate on U.S. consumers to the highest since 1934.
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Tesla's board of directors urged to 'act now' after Musk vows to form America Party
This is “tipping point in the Tesla story,” Tesla hawk Dan Ives said.
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goodhousekeeping.com
Prime Day Lightning Deals Are Stressful — These Are the Only 10 Our Experts Actually Recommend
Grab these major discounts before they disappear.
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kut.org
'It just didn't seem real': Leander-area neighborhood devastated by weekend flooding
Sandy Creek, in northwestern Travis County, was one of the worst-hit communities during flash floods that swept through the area over the weekend.
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Dow closes down 420 points as Trump unveils new tariffs
Stocks closed down significantly on Monday after President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on Japan, South Korea and other nations, set to take effect on Aug. 1.
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nbcnews.com
Trump to extend key tariff deadline to August 1 as he threatens 25% duties on Japan, South Korea goods
The president has also threatened an additional 10% tariff on goods from countries aligning themselves with a bloc of nations that includes China and Russia.
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ynetnews.com
Try ChatGPT: Microsoft exec tells laid-off workers to use AI to cope
After mass layoffs rock tech giant’s gaming division, senior Xbox producer suggests employees turn to AI tools for emotional support and career advice—sparking backlash over what many saw as a tone-deaf and out-of-touch response
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US stock futures lower after Trump says tariffs start Aug. 1
President Donald Trump confirmed that tariffs are set to go into effect Aug. 1, extending the original deadline of July 9.
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Heavy rains leave at least 8 dead in the Austin region; a flash flood warning is in effect
Several others were reported missing across Travis, Williamson and Burnet counties. Meanwhile, Austin ISD's superintendent told the community that families in the district had been impacted by the floods in Kerr County.
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Donald Trump tariff deadline: New US tariffs to take effect from August 1 if no deals struck, says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent - Times of India
International Business News: The United States is poised to reinstate tariffs on imports from key trading partners, including Taiwan and the European Union, starting August 1 if b
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Leaders of Russia and China snub Brics summit in sign group’s value may be waning
Rapid expansion of Brics has diluted its coherence as a body offering an ideological alternative to western capitalism
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Most Americans think Medicare covers long-term care. Are they right?
Most Americans assume that both Medicare and Medicaid cover the costs of long-term care. They're half right.
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Can't afford a six-figure sports car? These automakers are still making fun, affordable models
The sports car market may be shrinking, but there are still options out there for budget conscious Americans.
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theglobeandmail.com
With Liberation Day deadline approaching, Trump the dealmaker struggles to close
Since April 2, the White House has only made three deals, far off the original goal of 90
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aarp.org
New Law Brings Tax Changes for Older Americans
'Big Beautiful Bill' includes $6,000 bonus deduction for taxpayers age 65-plus