Key points Quick explainer (What Americans think) As indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian negotiators restart in **Geneva, Americans show a mix of concern and caution. While many view Iran’s nuclear program as dangerous, surveys find low trust in the president’s instincts on when and how to use force — a key political constraint if … Read more
Key points What the new 126% duty means US announces 126% duty: In a major trade action, the United States has slapped an exceptionally high countervailing duty on solar products imported from India, joining similar measures on imports from Indonesia and Laos. The U.S. Commerce Department’s decision — rooted in allegations that government support gave … Read more
Key points What happened (Charles Kushner Locked Out) France’s foreign ministry summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner to explain remarks tied to the death of Quentin Deranque. Kushner did not attend; French officials say a senior embassy official attended in his stead. As a result, the French government announced the ambassador would be denied direct meetings … Read more
Key points Why he won’t — even if markets dislike itDonald Trump has political incentives to maintain a tough trade posture: tariffs are a cornerstone of his messaging to voters and industry allies. Strategically, retreating could be seen as weakness by supporters and critics alike. Even where alternative statutory paths exist, ditching the policy would … Read more
Key points Kash Patel at the Olympics — the brief version On the day the U.S. men’s hockey team celebrated an Olympic gold, Kash Patel was filmed in the locker room raising a toast, wearing a player’s medal and spraying beer with players. The clip spread quickly online and on broadcast channels. Official line vs. … Read more
Key points John Davidson Tourette Outburst — straightforward timeline At the BAFTAs, an invited guest who has Tourette syndrome produced multiple involuntary expletives and, on one occasion, an audible racial slur while presenters were on stage. The host intervened and apologised during the ceremony; afterwards the BBC and BAFTA issued statements acknowledging that the language … Read more
Key points Eileen Gu — the American-born freeskier competing for China at Milan-Cortina — answered the political heat with a short, media-ready riposte that shifted attention from partisan debate back to sport and identity. Her one-line reply, delivered after Vance’s Fox interview, was framed by interviews where she described feeling targeted and exhausted by politicized … Read more
Key points Bacon signals Trump’s new tariff order will be defeated by Congress — quick explainer Rep. Don Bacon’s public comment that Congress “won’t” back the administration’s replacement tariff is a blunt political signal: even with an executive order in hand, the White House faces a tough legislative path if it wants Congress to formally … Read more
Key points Gala Night in Milan — and why it matters The exhibition gala is the sport’s curtain call: no judges, no scores — skaters perform free of technical pressure and lean into artistry, costumes and crowd-pleasing choreography.It’s where Olympic moments are humanized and fans get a relaxed final look at their favourites. When and … Read more
Key points What the settlement says — Epstein estate agrees to $35M settlement A Manhattan federal court filing made public this week shows the executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have agreed to settle a 2024 class action that accused Epstein’s inner circle of helping conceal and bankroll an international sex-trafficking operation. The settlement — a … Read more