US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports
The US is imposing new tariffs on around 60 trading partners accounting for the vast majority of its imports over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.
The duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, target key economic partners – including the UK, China, EU, Canada, Japan and India. They come in on Friday, as a temporary 10% tax on foreign goods introduced earlier this year expires.
UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for more than a month
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UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iranian threat over US bases
The government has said the UK is “ready to defend itself” after Iran’s military warned that any bases being used by the US were “legitimate targets”.
The UK has allowed the US to launch “defensive” operations from British bases hosting American planes since the start of its war on Iran but has refused to help in offensive operations.
Materials surrounding a fusion reaction can dramatically increase how often it occurs
Fusion at high temperatures powers the sun and, if harnessed, could provide a potential source of energy here on Earth. But controlling fusion reactions has other benefits. The process also generates subatomic particles called neutrons that are used in a range of applications spanning medicine, research and national security.
College professors face an emerging challenge: We know students are no longer reading entire books
Anyone who has spent time on a college campus lately has probably heard laments from faculty about their students' reading habits, or rather, nonreading habits. Such complaints are more than unfounded nostalgia for a bygone age.
There's a business case for companies to embrace sustainability, if it's pitched the right way
Sustainable business practices are often seen as a luxury that only rich countries can afford. And these days, some of the biggest economies, including the U.S., are backtracking on those commitments.
How babywearing helps establish parent‑child bonds
From the moment they enter the world, human babies depend on others in a way that is unmatched across most species.
Born relatively helpless, infants rely on caregivers not just for food and safety but for something equally essential: touch. More than a simple comfort, physical closeness plays a powerful role in shaping a child's development and the relationship they build with their caregivers.
As I’ve Seen, Caring For Kids And Aging Parents Costs More Than Money
The “sandwich generation” refers to adults who are raising children while also caring for aging parents. getty
Long-time readers know that last year, my dad died unexpectedly. Shortly after, my mom moved in with me. Around the same time, my mother-in-law required more care, resulting in an unplanned move to a nearby assisted living facility. While I have one child out of the house (living her best life while working in Berlin), I still have two kids in college. That means we have a full house and continued financial pressures.
Patreon is laying off 20% of its staff. Read the memo its CEO sent to employees.
Patreon is laying off 20% of its staff. Read the memo its CEO sent to employees.
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Intel's stock jumps as chipmaker rides AI boom to fastest revenue growth in almost 15 years
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Intel reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, notching its fastest revenue growth rate for any quarter since 2011 and issuing guidance that topped expectations. The stock rose about 4% in extended trading.