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Trump says no comment on pardon for Epstein's ex Maxwell as probe continues

Trump's statement comes around the time when the US Justice Department has intensified efforts to further probe the matter

Trump pays tribute to 'friend' Hulk Hogan, says he was 'MAGA all the way'

We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster.' Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way -- Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart, Trump said

US fertility rate reached new low in 2024 with 1.6 kids per woman: CDC

The fertility rate in the US dropped to an all-time low in 2024 with less than 1.6 kids per woman, new federal data released Thursday shows. The US was once among only a few developed countries with a rate that ensured each generation had enough children to replace itself about 2.1 kids per woman. But it has been sliding in America for close to two decades as more women are waiting longer to have children or never taking that step at all. The new statistic is on par with fertility rates in western European countries, according to World Bank data. Alarmed by recent drops, the Trump administration has taken steps to increase falling birth rates, like issuing an executive order meant to expand access to and reduce costs of in vitro fertilisation and backing the idea of baby bonuses that might encourage more couples to have kids. But there's no reason to be alarmed, according to Leslie Root, a University of Colorado Boulder researcher focused on fertility and population policy. We're

Trump warns US firms against setting up units in China, hiring from India

Donald Trump slams US tech giants for outsourcing to China, India; says AI orders mark end of 'radical globalism' and vows to bring tech jobs back to US workers

One killed, three officers injured after shooting in Ohio, says mayor

Three police officers were wounded and a person was killed in a shooting early Wednesday afternoon in an industrial area of Lorain, Ohio, Mayor Jack Bradley said. Two officers were in serious condition and had to be life-flighted to a trauma center, Bradley said in a phone interview. The third officer who was shot is going to be able to be treated at our Mercy hospital here in Lorain. Bradley had no other information about the person who has died and no knowledge of what happened or how it happened. Messages seeking comment were left Wednesday for neighboring Elyria Police Department and for Lorain County Prosecutor Tony Cillo, who Bradley said are leading the investigation. Bradley said Lorain officers will get counseling to help process the shooting of their colleagues. We're just concerned about the safety of all of our officers and all of our citizens, the mayor said.

EU, US near trade deal to avoid 30% tariffs, settle at 15% rate instead

The rate, which could also extend to cars, would mirror the framework agreement the United States struck with Japan

Iran agrees to visit by team from UN nuclear watchdog in coming weeks

The delegation will come to Iran to discuss the modality, not to go to the (nuclear) sites, said Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister

Uber to pilot women-only ride option in the US for safer travel experience

Uber has launched a women-only ride option in the US, starting in Los Angeles, allowing women riders and drivers to choose each other for a safer travel experience

European Union readies €100 bn no-deal plan to match US 30% tariff

The tariffs would be prepared to come into force next month but only if there is no deal and the US implements its levies after the August deadline

China leads the AI race as US struggles on energy, warns AI firm Anthropic

Anthropic, a Silicon Valley artificial intelligence startup, has urged Washington to cut down 'red tape' surrounding the power infrastructure development to stay competitive with China

US retail giant Costco to set up global capability centre in India: Report

The centre will initially employ 1,000 people and scale up eventually

Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal pioneer and TV star, dies at age of 76

Osbourne was a regular target for conservative and religious groups concerned about the negative impact of rock music on young people

White House to launch plan to boost US AI globally, limit foreign curbs

The plan will 'focus on empowering American workers through AI-enabled job creation and industry breakthroughs'

India, US complete 5th round of talks for trade pact: MoS Jitin Prasada

Negotiations for the proposed bilateral trade agreement between India and the US were launched in March 2025, and so far, five rounds of talks have been held, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Similarly, twelve rounds of negotiations have been held so far between India and the European Union (EU) for the proposed free trade agreement. The last round was held from 7-11 July in Brussels. "India-US bilateral trade agreement negotiations were launched in March 2025. Five rounds of negotiations have been held, the last being from July 14-18, 2025, at Washington," Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. Replying to a separate question, the minister informed that intellectual property (IP) filings in the last five years have increased by 44 per cent to 6,89,991 in 2024-25 from 4,77,533 in 2020-21. The highest growth was observed in Geographical Indications (GI) with a 380 per cent increase, followed by Designs (266 per cent),

Donald Trump's Golden Dome looks for alternatives to Musk's SpaceX

The shift marks a strategic pivot away from reliance on Musk's SpaceX, whose Starlink and Starshield satellite networks have become central to US military communications

AstraZeneca unveils $50 bn US investment as pharma tariff threat looms

On Monday, AstraZeneca said the expansion supports its ambition to reach $80 billion in annual revenue by 2030, with half coming from the US

Trump may travel to China to meet Xi Jinping in 'not-too-distant future'

Another possible trip would be for a September 3 Beijing ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, which Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning to attend

US Speaker cuts short House session to avoid vote on releasing Epstein file

Republicans had planned votes this week on an immigration measure, a permitting bill and a rollback of some Biden-era regulations

Epstein case: US justice dept to question ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell

The US Justice Department plans to speak with Ghislaine Maxwell as part of a renewed effort to uncover details in the Jeffrey Epstein case, following Trump's order to release credible evidence

Why JPMorgan may offer crypto loans despite CEO Dimon's bitcoin doubts

JPMorgan is considering giving loans backed by bitcoin and ether, even as its CEO Jamie Dimon remains skeptical of crypto; the move shows growing bank interest in digital assets