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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It’s part of a response to pressure from consumers who complain prices are too high.The move comes after voters in off-year elections earlier this month cited economic concerns as their top issue, resulting in big wins for Democrats in races in Virginia and New Jersey.Trump slapped tariffs on most countries in April. He and his administration have been long insisted that tariffs don’t increase consumer prices, despite economic evidence to the contrary.Record-high…
X has finally revealed its long-promised chat platform, which replaces the service’s basic DM functionality with features more like the messaging capabilities on other mainstream apps. The update adds voice and video calling, file sharing and the ability to edit and delete previously sent messages, as well as privacy-focused features like end-to-end encryption and screenshot notifications.The overhauled messaging features, called Chat, are rolling out now on iOS and the web and will be “coming soon” on Android, according to the company. X also said it’s working on a voice memo feature for users to exchange audio messages.X has been teasing…
The US Department of Justice has announced that five people have pleaded guilty to helping North Koreans defraud US companies by pretending to be US-based remote workers. North Korea has previously used fake identities and the direct manipulation of US cybersecurity workers to circumvent international sanctions and funnel money into the country.In this case, the people knew they were helping North Koreans, the DOJ says, and “provided their own, false, or stolen identities” to help the remote workers get jobs. They also “hosted U.S. victim company-provided laptops at residences across the United States” to hide the workers’ location. In the…
My name is Godspower Owie, and I was born and brought up in Edo State, Nigeria. I grew up with my three siblings who have always been my idols and mentors, helping me to grow and understand the way of life. My parents are literally the backbone of my story. They’ve always supported me in good and bad times and never for once left my side whenever I feel lost in this world. Honestly, having such amazing parents makes you feel safe and secure, and I won’t trade them for anything else in this world. I was exposed to the…
A recently shared image on X showing the full lineup of pending XRP ETF filings prompted a blunt response from market commentator Robert Ledferd. Instead of offering predictions or excitement, he framed the moment as a straightforward test for the asset, noting that if XRP cannot climb into double-digit territory once this many ETFs are live, the market may end up treating it as a joke. The comment brings into question what price level actually represents meaningful progress once institutional money enters the picture for XRP. Why The Comment Landed Strongly Ledferd reacted to a screenshot listing nearly every major…
After ending an 807-day wait for an One-day International century, Babar Azam spoke less like a man relieved and more like one reborn. The runs had finally returned, but it was his reflections — on belief, self-doubt, criticism and resilience — that dominated his post-match press conference at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. The former Pakistan captain, who steered the side to an eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka with an unbeaten 102, described the last few months as some of the most challenging of his career. Yet, in recounting them, he slipped naturally into the tone of a motivational…
The emails to and from Jeffrey Epstein released this week shine a light on the delicate relationship between reporters and their sources. And, as can be the case, bright light isn’t always flattering.Messages between Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died by suicide in 2019, and journalists Michael Wolff and Landon Thomas Jr. are frequently chummy and, in one case, show Wolff giving Epstein advice on how to deal with the media —- a line journalists are taught not to cross. Wolff specializes in the “you are there” inside accounts that are possible with intensive reporting, though some of his…
Consumer biodata may be entering a regulated era. Is the wearable industry ready to meet it? Wearables have become the wellness consumer’s most trusted sidekick and a major opportunity for brands that rely on real-time metrics and insights, but the data behind those devices still lives in a gray zone, and Washington has noticed. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee chair Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.) has introduced the Health Information Privacy Reform Act, a bill that would bring new privacy standards to smartwatches, rings, trackers and health apps that currently fall outside the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly known as HIPAA. A Bill for the Wild…
Dogecoin is showing unexpected resilience while the broader crypto market trades in a weak pattern, according to trader Daan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto). In a chart posted on X on November 13, he highlighted a potential “range retake” that could set up a move toward the previous range high at roughly $0.218—if DOGE can break and hold above $0.18. Dogecoin Bulls Have A Target “DOGE has been relatively strong the past few days. Overall market is obviously weak and choppy,” he wrote. At the time of his chart, Dogecoin traded around $0.172 on Binance, sitting just below a key green support…
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…