White House to Release $1.3 Billion in Frozen Funds for After-School Programs
The money will allow federally funded after-school programs to open this school year, preserving a lifeline for working parents. But other federal dollars remain on hold.
In Response to Epstein Letter Report, Trump Says He Doesn’t ‘Draw Pictures’
The president disputes reporting from The Wall Street Journal that he drew a picture for Jeffrey Epstein, but as a real estate mogul, he often sketched for charity.
‘Reserved in the womb’ and sold for £500: Police bust baby trafficking ring
Police uncover an international baby trafficking syndicate which sold at least 25 infants in Singapore.
Colombian gold miners rescued after about 18 hours trapped underground
Eighteen miners are in good health after a 12-hour-long rescue operation, Colombia’s National Mining Agency says.
Romance scam victim travels 700km ‘to marry French beauty queen’
The Belgian turned up at the home of Sophie Vouzelaud in France only to realise he had been a victim of fraud.
Tariffs in the Data
From CPI, note the CPI furniture and appliances category: Figure 1: CPI all urban (blue), CPI commodities (green), and CPI – furniture and household appliances (tan), all in logs, 2025M01=0. Source: BLS, and author’s calculations. And, on a much more granular level, from Cavallo et al. (July 17, 2025): Source: Cavallo, et al. (July 17, 2025). Not only have tariffed goods prices risen, domestic competitor prices have as well. Thanks, Drumpf!
Trump pushes for 15%-20% minimum tariff on all EU goods
US president also rejects reducing 25% sectoral duties on cars from the bloc, say diplomats
Lowry won’t be called ‘cheat’ after Open penalty
Shane Lowry says he would not be called a “cheat” after accepting a two-stroke penalty during the second round of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
UK sanctions Russian spies for malicious activity
Three Russian intelligence units and 18 officers have been sanctioned, the Foreign Office says.
Lawyers for nurse in trans case criticise ‘irresponsible’ health board
Scotland’s information commissioner says he is considering reporting NHS Fife to the Court of Session over its statement.