Donald Trump announced country-specific reciprocatory tariffs heralding the golden age of America. As he announced the tariffs, he said he did not impose the exact tariff that the countries charge on US products but has been kinder. Higher tariffs have been imposed on the worst offenders. The stock market took a hit in after-hours trading following President Trump's announcement of broad new tariffs.
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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticises the Centre's three-language formula under NEP 2020, terming it 'Hindi colonialism'. He asserts Tamil Nadu will not tolerate this and mocks the BJP's signature campaign. Stalin emphasizes that Hindi has been overly imposed, while the Tamil Nadu BJP chief counters his claims and backs the policy.
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Bill and Melinda Gates' 2021 divorce, one of history's costliest due to a lack of prenuptial agreement, involved dividing their $130 billion fortune. The settlement included valuable art like da Vinci's Codex Leicester, luxury real estate such as Xanadu 2.0, and complex financial assets managed through Cascade Investment. Despite the split, both remain committed to the Gates Foundation.
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