The U. S. has collected about $340 billion in import duties since the last president rolled out new tariffs over a year ago. Supporters say these taxes push factories back to America and boost domestic jobs. Some data shows U. S. industrial output climbing, and productivity is set to rise in 2
The day after the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, Taiwan’s president made a public plea for China to confront its past. He asked Beijing to admit the truth, ease the pain of those affected and open a path for dialogue. The message was shared on his social media page, where he war
The city is exploring the idea of forming a new advisory group focused on technology. This board would help elected officials understand complex topics like artificial intelligence, privacy rules, and surveillance tools. During a late-night meeting, council members reviewed an early draft of the pla
Texas has quietly become the leader in state-run school takeovers. Since 2020, eight districts have lost local control. Four more were added this spring, with Austin now on the list. The state picks new bosses for these districts, often hiring people who previously worked with Mike Miles. Miles runs
Over the past few years, America’s public schools have seen a major shift in how the federal government handles fairness and equality. For decades, civil rights laws pushed schools to correct deep-seated biases that hurt Black students and other students of color. Programs were created to close achi
Scientists are losing a powerful tool for tracking ocean changes this month. A deep-sea buoy, part of a high-tech network worth $386 million, will be pulled from the Pacific Ocean on June 16. The network, called the Ocean Observatories Initiative, has been gathering real-time data for over ten years
Bill Pulte’s sudden move from housing policy to national intelligence has left many wondering about his original plans for the housing market. Just days after taking charge of a major housing agency, he was handed a new role overseeing national security. His big ideas—like making home loans cheaper
The Czech government wants to fix pension funds that aren’t giving good returns. Right now, about four million people in Czechia put money into these funds, run by nine different companies. But many Czechs have stopped trusting these funds because they don’t grow much and charge high fees. Most fund
Some Ohio lawmakers aren’t convinced Cleveland needs a third Level 1 trauma center, despite plans by Cleveland Clinic to build one by 2028. Eleven state legislators recently asked the hospital system to pause and prove why the region truly needs the extra facility. They argue that expanding care sho
The new edition of a leading public health journal urges lawmakers to step up against ultra‑processed foods. Researchers from many fields joined forces, showing that people across the political spectrum see these products as addictive and linked to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. A surve
