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trade

China races to build its own AI chips as U. S. keeps tightening export rules

July 2, 2026

Late in spring of 2026, Washington expanded the list of chips U. S. companies cannot freely send to China. The updated rules cover some of Nvidia’s fastest AI processors, the same ones powering data centers worldwide. Any shipment to a Chinese address now needs a special license, even if it first st

politics

India and America: Why Getting Along Still Matters

July 2, 2026

Back in the 1970s, when left-wing protests filled India’s streets, the Soviet Union was the great friend everyone talked about. Fast-forward to today, and nothing dominates Indian minds more than the United States. The relationship between New Delhi and Washington has grown far beyond simple diploma

sports

The Penguins' summer strategy: small moves, not big splashes

July 1, 2026

The NHL draft isn’t just about picking young talent—it’s also a trade show where teams swap draft picks for established players. While other squads were busy moving up the board to land key performers, Pittsburgh had limited options. With just one late pick in the first round, the Penguins couldn’t

sports

Blue Jackets consider moving another top player

June 30, 2026

The Columbus Blue Jackets have added another name to their trade list this season. According to reports, former fifth overall pick Kent Johnson could be on the move, joining established stars like Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko as players available in potential deals. At 23, Johnson has spent f

sports

Baseball teams trade smartly while others stumble

June 29, 2026

The Boston Red Sox recently stopped shopping for batters to save their season. No surprise really. Their season slipped away too early, and injuries keep piling up. Even if they bring back Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony in August, it may not be enough. Adding an expensive player now would only sl

crime

Cocaine and Meth Rise as New Drugs Fill Heroin’s Gap

June 26, 2026

The world is seeing a sharp rise in illegal drug trade, with cocaine production hitting record levels and methamphetamine seizures climbing. In 2024, about 4, 100 metric tons of pure cocaine were produced—a four‑fold jump over the past decade. Meth production also grew, with seizures indicating a 13

sports

Grisham's return boosts Yankees ahead of showdown with Red Sox

June 26, 2026

The New York Yankees have one less injury worry as Trent Grisham returns to action just in time for their high-stakes series against the Boston Red Sox. The center fielder has been working his way back from a hamstring issue that kept him sidelined since mid-June, making his trip to Fenway Park a si

crypto

Russia tests crypto for trade, but global limits remain tight

June 26, 2026

Russia has opened a small door for some companies to use cryptocurrencies in foreign trade deals. The government calls it an “experimental legal regime, ” meaning only a few exporters and importers can try paying with digital money like Bitcoin or dollar-linked stablecoins. But even inside this corr

politics

Urgent Call for Safe Passage Through Hormuz Strait

June 25, 2026

A Chinese diplomat urged that ships should soon be able to travel freely through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway crucial for worldwide trade. The statement was made by Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a phone call with Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

business

Farmers Fight for More Money as Energy Prices Rise

June 25, 2026

President Trump has asked lawmakers to give farmers an extra $11 billion because fuel and fertilizer costs have shot up since the conflict with Iran began. The request would add to $12 billion already handed out this year, helping a sector that is struggling with high production expenses and low cro