DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military says its double strike on a Gaza hospital that killed 20 people targeted what it believed was a Hamas surveillance camera. But witnesses and health officials say the first strike killed a cameraman from the Reuters news agency doing a live television shot. The military on Tuesday released…… MORE
Trump Administration is Investing in US Rare Earths in a Push to Break China’s Grip
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The U.S. is ramping up efforts to boost production of crucial components used in electric vehicles, smartphones and fighter jets. The Trump administration is pouring money into the critical mineral industry to reduce reliance on China. It’s also launched a national security investigation into foreign-made mineral products. Industry insiders have long…… MORE
India Braces for Export Shock as US Tariffs Take Effect
NEW DELHI (AP) — India faces a major challenge as a steep U.S. tariff on Indian products takes effect. The import duties coming into force on Wednesday threaten over half of India’s exports to its largest overseas market. The situation highlights the fragile trade ties between the two allies. President Donald Trump initially announced a…… MORE
Cracker Barrel Relents, Says Its Old Logo Will Return
Cracker Barrel said late Tuesday it’s returning to its old logo after critics — including President Donald Trump — protested the company’s plan to modernize. In a post on its website, Cracker Barrel said it will retain its old logo, which features an older man in overalls sitting next to a barrel and the words…… MORE
Microsoft Protesters Occupy President’s Office as Company Reviews Its Work With Israel’s Military
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Police have arrested seven people after they occupied an office at Microsoft’s headquarters in Washington state. The protest group No Azure for Apartheid says those arrested included current and former Microsoft employees, and that they occupied an office of company President Brad Smith. Azure is Microsoft’s primary cloud computing platform. Smith…… MORE