The BRICS summit is happening in Brazil, and it's shaping up to be a bit of a mixed bag. The group, which includes major developing economies, has grown a lot recently, but that might not be all good news. Some experts think the group might struggle to speak with one voice, especially when it comes
President Donald Trump has put pen to paper, signing letters to a dozen nations about tariffs on their exports to the U. S. These letters, set to be dispatched on Monday, outline the financial hit these countries might face. Trump kept the identities of these nations under wraps, promising to reveal
Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) has changed the game in studying tiny structures. It's faster and can handle bigger samples than before. But there's a catch: getting the samples ready is still tricky. The ice thickness can be uneven. Particles might stick to the support or line up in the same dir
The US is set to raise tariffs on a number of countries. This comes after a three-month deadline for trade negotiations, which ends soon. The White House plans to send letters to about 10 to 12 countries. These letters will detail new tariff rates, which could range from 10% to 70%. The US has alre
The clock is ticking for the U. S. and the European Union. They're trying to make a trade deal before a big deadline. If they don't, things could get expensive. Right now, the U. S. is threatening to put high taxes on EU goods. This could happen as early as July 9. The EU might hit back with their
In a surprising move, the U. S. and Vietnam struck a trade deal just before the U. S. was set to reinstate full tariffs. The agreement cuts the duty on Vietnamese imports to the U. S. from 46% to 20%. Vietnam, in return, agreed to impose a 40% tariff on goods that come from other countries but are s
Samsung might have spilled the beans on its upcoming trifold phone, thanks to a recent software update. Hidden animations in the One UI 8 build hint at a device with three screens and a unique folding mechanism. This gadget, possibly named the "Galaxy G Fold, " was first hinted at during Samsung's J
The retail world is feeling a bit more at ease after the latest tariff news. President Trump's recent announcement about Vietnam tariffs has sparked mixed reactions. The new 20% tariff rate is better than the initially proposed 46%, but it's still not great for business. Some executives see it as a
In the world of small businesses, finding creative solutions to big problems is key. One such business, Keeley Electronics, has been hit hard by U. S. tariffs on imports from China. The company, which makes guitar pedals, relies on a specific component called a potentiometer, which can only be sourc
The US car market is facing tough times. After a quick rise in sales earlier this year, things have slowed down. People are buying fewer cars, and prices are going up. This is happening because of new taxes on imported cars, higher prices, and worries about the economy. Experts say that car sales m
