Donald Trump publicly stated he wouldn't dismantle Elon Musk's companies despite subsidy concerns, prompting a relieved one-word response, "Phew," from Musk. Trump emphasized his desire for all US businesses to thrive for the nation's benefit. Musk initially refuted the existence of these subsidies, highlighting SpaceX's competitive contract wins and criticizing Trump's energy policies.
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Amid speculations about President Trump's bruised hand, the White House disclosed a diagnosis of a chronic, benign vein condition discovered during an examination for swollen legs. Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt attributed hand bruising to frequent handshaking and aspirin use, dismissing concerns about more serious conditions like deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease.
The J&K government is cracking down on Kashmiri handicraft dealers who are misrepresenting machine-made products as authentic, handmade items. Notices have been issued, threatening blacklisting for those who fail to remove the fake goods. This action follows complaints and the deregistration of a retailer for selling a machine-made carpet as a genuine, GI-certified Kashmiri handicraft, aiming to protect the region's artisan legacy.
The White House invoked Theodore Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" speech to portray Donald Trump as a resilient leader confronting adversity. An image of Trump in a Roman-style arena accompanied the quote, emphasizing his determination amidst controversies, including recent allegations.
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BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has restricted employee device usage in China due to rising US-China tensions. Staff must now use temporary phones and cannot use company laptops. This policy enhancement, effective July 16, reflects growing corporate anxiety after incidents involving Western executives being prevented from leaving China.
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