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Month: July 2025
Starmer Is Edging Closer to Recognizing a Palestinian State, UK Officials Say
Two government officials said Britain was actively weighing the recognition of a Palestinian state, in a shift driven by public pressure over starvation in Gaza.
Israel Returned to War in Gaza Hoping to Break Hamas. It Achieved Few, if Any, Goals.
Israel ended a truce in Gaza in March, hoping to break Hamas. The move has heightened suffering for Palestinians but achieved few, if any, Israeli […]
Study Undercuts Idea That Cash Payments to Poor Families Help Child Development
Rigorous new research appears to show that monthly checks intended to help disadvantaged children did little for their well-being, adding a new element to a […]
Tariffs on Medicines From Europe Stand to Cost Drugmakers Billions
Many pharmaceutical products made in Europe will face a 15 percent tariff, pinching manufacturers and potentially leading to higher drug prices.
Why We Almost Got a MAGA-Branded Instant Pot
Instant Brands announced a new line of pots emblazoned with the slogan “Make America Great Again.” David Fahrenthold explains what’s behind this decision and explores […]
What Happened to the MAGA Instant Pot?
As its private-equity owner fought antitrust allegations, the countertop cooker suddenly embraced the president’s politics, trying the new playbook of lobbying through flattery.
Who Pays for U.S. Tariffs, and Where Does the Money Go?
President Trump is seeking to raise federal revenue by imposing levies on goods from foreign nations. Here’s how the process works.
Trump Says Rupert Murdoch Should be Deposed Within 15 Days in Suit Over Epstein Article
The president’s legal team argued in a legal filing that discovery process for the media mogul should be expedited because of his age and health.
Wallis Annenberg, Arts and Wildlife Philanthropist, Dies at 86
She put millions from her foundation into projects in California, like a performing arts center in Beverly Hills and a wildlife crossing over the busy […]