President Donald Trump has struck a historic trade deal with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, drawing both praise and fury across the European continent. The agreement, which promises $750 billion in EU energy purchases, up to hundreds of billions in U.S. military hardware, and $600 billion in EU investment in American businesses, comes at the cost of a 15% baseline tariff on European imports to the United States.
North Korea delivered a blunt rejection of South Korea’s new liberal government on Monday, as Kim Yo Jong, sister of dictator Kim Jong Un, dismissed diplomatic outreach and reaffirmed the regime's alliance with Russia. In a statement carried by North Korean state media, Kim stated there was “neither a reason to meet nor an issue to be discussed,” signaling no intention to resume engagement with either Seoul or Washington.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe hinted that more evidence in the Russiagate investigation will be released during a discussion with "Sunday Morning Futures" host Maria Bartiromo.
QR codes, once a convenient tool for menus and check-ins, have become a growing cybersecurity threat as cybercriminals ramp up “quishing” attacks. The Federal Trade Commission and cybersecurity experts are warning Americans that QR code scams are spreading rapidly, targeting unsuspecting users with malware and phishing links.
Glenn Kessler, longtime "Fact Checker" for The Washington Post, is stepping down after 27 years with the paper. Kessler announced his departure via Facebook, citing financial considerations and confirming he accepted a buyout. His final day is July 31.
Elon Musk’s new 24-hour Tesla Diner in Hollywood has become the latest target for liberal protesters, who accuse the billionaire of promoting conservative policies and harming government programs. While customers stood in line for hours to sample Tesla-branded burgers and milkshakes, dozens of demonstrators descended on the retro-themed restaurant to denounce Musk and his growing cultural influence.
At least 17 people were shot in Chicago over the weekend, including a 6-year-old boy, as violent crime under Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson’s leadership continues to plague the city. One man was fatally shot, adding to the grim tally of bloodshed in a city that reported 28 shootings and six deaths just the weekend before.
President Trump suggested that the United States will increase its involvement in the conflict in Gaza because "you have a lot of starving people," he told reporters in Scotland.
