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Some of the largest retailers in the U.S., including Walmart, Home Depot and Target, have had to raise prices on some items due to tariffs. They’ve kept prices down on other items.

Governor Greg Abbott is expected to quickly sign it into law, though Democrats have vowed to challenge it in court.The Texas Senate has given final approval to a new Republican-leaning congressional voting map, sending it to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature.The state senate voted along party lines to pass the map 18-11 shortly after midnight on Saturday, following more than eight hours of heated debate.President Donald Trump has pushed for the map to help the GOP maintain its slim majority in Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. It has five new districts that would favour Republicans.Abbott, a Republican, is…

Joe Gruters, shown here in 2020, was elected to Florida’s House of Representatives in 2016. On Friday he was elected to serve as the Republican National Committee’s new leader. Steve Cannon/AP hide caption toggle caption Steve Cannon/AP ATLANTA — Joe Gruters, a Florida state senator and current treasurer of the Republican National Committee, has been elected to serve as the RNC’s new chairman. At Friday’s RNC summer meeting in downtown Atlanta, Gruters was unanimously elected by members to replace Michael Whatley, who is running with President Trump’s endorsement for the open U.S. Senate race in North Carolina. “Today is not…

Journalist and author Jeremy Scahill argues that Israel is feigning ignorance if it thinks Hamas will surrender.If Israel rejects the latest offer to pause its War on Gaza, it’s a sign that Israel “doesn’t want any deal,” argues US journalist and author Jeremy Scahill.Scahill, the co-founder of Drop Site News, tells host Steve Clemons that Hamas has offered major concessions on sticking points such as the number of Palestinian prisoners to be released, Israeli withdrawal from the border with Egypt, and the so-called GHF.But with carte blanche from the US to continue its war, the question remains: Will Israel decide…

Two weeks after the controversy over the 71st National Film Awards, where The Kerala Story won Best Director and Best Cinematography despite significant backlash, a similar debate has arisen around the trailer of Param Sundari starring Janhvi Kapoor and Siddharth Malhotra. The criticism focuses on cultural representation and perceived stereotypes, echoing the earlier outrage. Adah Sharma’s Shalini Unnikrishnan from Thiruvananthapuram in The Kerala Story is a victim of forceful religious conversions to join an Islamic terrorist faction. To emphasise her Malayali identity, she is attired in a half-saree and jasmine flowers in her hair, even to a pub. Shalini’s fluent…

While often portrayed as safe alternatives to traditional cigarettes, both vaping and hookah smoking carry significant health risks—and are far from safe. Clever marketing strategies and misinformation have led many, particularly the youth, to believe that these methods are harmless. In social settings, vaping and hookah often appear trendy or modern, but growing scientific evidence consistently reveals the dangers they pose to both immediate and long-term health.Not water vapourOne of the most common misconceptions about vaping is that it produces nothing more than harmless water vapour. In reality, vaping devices work by heating a liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavourings,…

File picture of West Bengal CM and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee. | Photo Credit: ANI The Trinamool Congress on Saturday (August 23, 2025) said that it will not appoint any members from the party to the Joint Parliamentary Committee to review the three Bills to oust arrested Ministers, including Prime Minister and Chief Ministers. The party called the setting up of the Committee a “farce”.The three bills are the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Constitution (One Hundred And Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025; and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025.“We oppose the 130th constitution amendment Bill…

For decades, American politicians have looked across the Atlantic at Europe’s experiments with state-directed industry with a mixture of pity and scorn. The French model of dirigisme, with its state-owned champions and politically guided investments, was often held up as a cautionary tale of bureaucratic meddling and economic sclerosis. Yet, in a move that turns decades of free-market economics on its head, the United States government is now a leading shareholder in one of Silicon Valley’s founding giants. The agreement for Washington to take a nearly 10% stake in Intel is more than just a bailout for a struggling chipmaker; it is…

While SPF is a year-round essential, it’s especially important to step up your sun care routine during the warmer months, when UV rays are at their strongest. That means protecting often-overlooked areas of sun exposure—like the scalp, ears, and hairline—which can burn easily if you’re not careful. Instead of relying on greasy liquid formulas that leave skin feeling oily or hair looking flat, consider switching to a brush-on SPF powder. These mess-free products combine mineral sunscreen with a finely milled powder, delivered through a built-in brush for quick, targeted application. They’re typically formulated with physical blockers like zinc oxide or…

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at Criminal Court for a verdict for allegedly defaming the monarchy in Bangkok on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. Arnun Chonmahatrakool/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption Arnun Chonmahatrakool/AP/AP BANGKOK — Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was acquitted of a royal defamation charge by a court on Friday, in a case that could have sent him to prison for up to 15 years. The 76-year-old Thaksin, smiling as he walked away from the courtroom, was the first to reveal the verdict, responding to journalists’ questions with the single word: “Dismissal.” His lawyer, Winyat Chatmontree, also…