New directives limit joint work with foreign nationals in agricultural science The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a set of directives aimed at enhancing security around agricultural research by placing restrictions on collaborations involving foreign nationals. The measures, issued in a memo earlier this month, require employees and
New product aims to offer a differentiated consumer experience Coca-Cola has announced it will introduce a new version of its flagship soda made with U.S.-produced cane sugar. The announcement was part of the company’s second-quarter earnings report and is intended to offer consumers an alternative to drinks sweetened with high-fructose
50% Tariff Proposal Raises Concerns Among Small Roasters and Consumers A new trade measure proposed by former President Donald Trump to implement a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil is stirring anxiety within the U.S. coffee sector. As Brazil supplies nearly 30% of coffee imported into the country, this
Key Changes for Students, Schools, and Higher Education A sweeping new law, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” recently signed by the President, brings major reforms to education, social assistance, and tax policy. These changes will affect students at all levels, public schools, colleges, and several federal assistance
Workforce stresses continue despite federal investment and hiring plans The recent allocation of $12.5 billion to modernize air traffic control systems in the United States has sparked mixed reactions. While some welcome the updates, many air traffic controllers argue that the plan fails to address long-standing concerns related to staffing,
Prosecutors Allege Premeditation and Attempts to Obstruct Investigation A Colorado dentist is standing trial for allegedly poisoning his wife with protein shakes, resulting in her death in March 2023. James Craig, 47, faces a first-degree murder charge and five additional counts related to actions he allegedly took while in custody,
New Law Alters National Energy and Investment Landscape The new tax and spending law signed by President Trump on July 4 ends federal tax credits for wind and solar projects, a move that energy analysts say is likely to raise electricity rates across the country. The sharpest increases are expected
Driver-assistance system under scrutiny in Miami courtroom A federal jury trial has begun in Miami over a 2019 crash involving a Tesla Model S in Key Largo, Florida. The driver, George McGee, had activated the vehicle’s Autopilot system before running a stop sign and crashing into a parked SUV at
Trade action marks a key component of Trump’s 2024 economic platform Former President Donald Trump announced on Saturday a new round of 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1. The decision, communicated through letters shared on social media, is part of a broader trade
Legal authority of Defense Secretary confirmed in divided decision A federal appeals court in the United States has invalidated plea agreements reached with three individuals accused of planning the September 11 attacks, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. The ruling further complicates a case that has stalled for more than
Puerto Rico stood still for 13 unforgettable minutes as Bad Bunny transformed the Super Bowl halftime show into a historic celebration of culture, identity, and representation. Across San Juan and towns throughout the island, daily routines stopped, conversations paused, and thousands gathered in homes, bars, beaches, and public plazas to
Japan entered a new political phase after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered the most decisive electoral victory in the modern history of the ruling party, consolidating power in a snap vote held under unusually difficult conditions. Despite the shortest campaign period of the postwar era and severe winter weather across
A massive sewage leak into the Potomac River is now expected to take months to fully repair, after officials discovered severe structural damage and a major blockage inside a collapsed sewer pipe. The incident, which occurred roughly eight miles from the White House, has already released approximately $243 million gallons