Author: Robert Jones

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — United States reciprocal tariffs have put an estimated 30,000 jobs at risk, South African authorities said Monday, four days before a 30% U.S. tariff on most imports from South Africa kicks in. South Africa was slapped with one of the highest tariff rates by its third-largest trading partner — after the European Union and China — creating uncertainty for the future of some export industries and catapulting a scramble for new markets outside the U.S. The tariff rates come into effect on Aug. 8. In an update on mitigation measures, a senior government official warned that an…

President Donald Trump issued a new tariff threat to India on Monday morning.Trump wrote on Truth Social: “India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits. They don’t care how many people in Ukraine are being killed by the Russian War Machine. Because of this, I will be substantially raising the Tariff paid by India to the USA. Thank you for your attention to this matter!!! President DJT”Why It MattersLast week, Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on all Indian goods…

NEW YORK (AP) — Hank Hill is back and he’s the same ol’ Hank Hill, but a lot of things around him have changed.The lovable animated hero of “King of the Hill” has returned from a 15-year lull and he isn’t sure what boba tea is, how ridesharing works and is confused by all-gender bathrooms. “What kind of food is poke?” he asks his wife, Peggy.Hank and Peggy have returned to their hometown of Arlen, Texas — and our TV sets — but a lot has happened over the years and they’re stepping into a world they don’t always recognize.“Hank,…

President Donald Trump appears to have walked back on a key campaign pledge he made last year regarding in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to a Sunday report from The Washington Post.The newspaper reported that the Trump administration has moved away from plans to improve access to the reproductive healthcare policy due to legal constraints.Newsweek could not verify the report and has contacted the White House outside of normal business hours to comment on this story.Why It MattersIVF is a key reproductive treatment for women finding it difficult to become pregnant. The White House previously said that it can cost up…

Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies, speaks on a panel titled Power, Purpose, and the New American Century at the Hill and Valley Forum at the U.S. Capitol on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty ImagesPalantir topped Wall Street’s estimates Monday, surpassing $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, and hiking its full-year guidance.Shares rallied more than 5%.Here’s how the company did versus LSEG estimates:Earnings per share: 16 cents adj. vs. 14 cents expectedRevenue: $1.00 billion vs. $940 million expectedThe artificial intelligence software provider’s revenues grew 48% during the period. Analysts hadn’t expected the…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Dozens of Democratic state lawmakers in Texas have scattered to points across the country in a last-ditch effort to prevent Republicans from adopting U.S. House maps that President Donald Trump wants in place before the 2026 midterm elections.The Republican-controlled state House scheduled a vote on a district map for Monday afternoon. By leaving the state, Democrats are beyond the reach of Texas law enforcement, and they can effectively shut down the vote by ensuring the 150-member House does not have the quorum required to do business.Gov. Greg Abbott and fellow Republicans are threatening to try to…

The State Department is proposing a rule requiring some business and tourist visa applicants to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a step critics say could put the process out of reach for many.According to a notice set for publication on Tuesday in the Federal Register, the department plans a 12‑month pilot program targeting applicants from countries with high visa overstay rates and weak internal document security.Under the plan, applicants could be required to post bonds of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 when applying for a visa.Why It MattersThis move marks a significant escalation in…

CALVERT CITY, Ky. (AP) — Republican Nate Morris had deftly warmed up a crowd of party faithful, gushing about President Donald Trump and recounting his own life’s journey — from hardscrabble childhood to wealthy entrepreneur — when he turned his attention to the man he wants to replace, Sen. Mitch McConnell.That’s when things got feisty. While bashing Kentucky’s longest-serving senator at a GOP dinner on the eve of Saturday’s Fancy Farm picnic, a tradition-laden stop on the state’s political circuit, Morris was cut off in midsentence by a party activist in the crowd, who noted that McConnell isn’t seeking reelection…

The Trump administration will deny federal disaster‑preparedness aid to U.S. states and cities that boycott Israeli companies, linking routine funding to its political position.In grant notices posted Friday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said applicants must comply with its “terms and conditions,” which include certifying they will not cut off “commercial relations specifically with Israeli companies” to remain eligible for assistance.Why It MattersThe rule covers at least $1.9 billion in federal grants that states depend on for search‑and‑rescue gear, emergency management salaries, backup power systems, and other essentials, according to 11 FEMA grant notices reviewed by Reuters. It marks the Trump…

A window display of actress Sydney Sweeney is seen on a window of an American Eagle store on August 01, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesShares of American Eagle surged 20% on Monday after President Donald Trump complimented the retailer’s marketing campaign with actress Sydney Sweeney.”Sydney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the ‘HOTTEST’ ad out there. It’s for American Eagle, and the jeans are ‘flying off the shelves.’ Go get ’em Sydney!” Trump wrote on his social media site Truth Social not long after markets opened. Shortly after Trump’s post, shares of American Eagle jumped, and…