In a significant move, the US has unveiled revised global tariff rates, impacting numerous nations and the EU. President Trump's Executive Order imposes tariffs from 10% to over 41%, factoring in geopolitical risks and trade imbalances. Syria, Laos, and Myanmar face the highest levies, while the UK and Brazil receive preferential 10% rates.
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A southern right whale calf was struck by a boat off NSW, weeks after its mother was injured similarly. Despite the alarming collision, the calf appeared unharmed, rejoining its mother. Authorities are monitoring the pair, urging boaters to be cautious during whale season. These endangered whales are vulnerable due to their shallow water habits and lack of dorsal fins.
Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall, prompting a yellow alert from the IMD, while Raigad was under an orange alert. In Madhya Pradesh, torrential rains caused the Narmada River to overflow, submerging a bridge and disrupting traffic. Red alerts for intense rainfall and lightning were issued for several districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Goa.
Elon Musk refuted claims about having loans against his Tesla shares and voiced concerns about potentially losing control of the company. He highlighted the tax implications of exercising stock options and the limited increase in voting control. Musk fears that reduced control could allow activist investors to compromise public safety in Tesla's AI and robotics projects.
At The Oval, England's Ollie Pope won the toss and chose to bowl against India, extending India's toss-loss streak to 15 in international cricket. India, trailing 1-2 in the series, face tough odds, as historically teams losing all five tosses rarely win the series. Despite this, India aim to defy history after saving the fourth Test.
Tesla, led by Elon Musk, has secured a significant $16.5 billion chip supply agreement with Samsung Electronics through 2033. Samsung will customize Tesla-designed chips, with its Texas plant dedicated to producing Tesla's next-generation A16 chipset. Musk will personally oversee manufacturing efficiency.
The Shalimar-Sambalpur Mahima Gosain Express experienced a minor derailment near Sambalpur City Station on Thursday morning. The rear trolley of a general coach derailed at a very slow speed. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported, and the train has resumed its journey to Sambalpur. Railway officials and police are currently at the site to investigate.
Shashi Tharoor is unlikely to participate in the Lok Sabha debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Sources indicate that neither Tharoor nor the Congress party has expressed interest in his involvement. While Rahul Gandhi is a potential initiator, he might delegate to Gaurav Gogoi, as seen previously.
Rishabh Pant sustained a foot fracture during the Manchester Test against England while attempting a reverse sweep, raising concerns about his availability and sparking debate over injury substitutes. Geoffrey Boycott criticised Pant's shot selection, deeming the injury avoidable, while David Lloyd suggested considering like-for-like replacements for severe injuries, excluding strategic substitutions.