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Business chiefs and government leaders are poring over the fallout of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that declared most Trump tariffs illegal, and his response with new tariffs. LA Times
VOA VIEW: The SC went nuts in their 9-3 vote.
Mexico has fought to escape tariffs from President Trump, but on Friday, the day the Supreme Court declared the import taxes illegal, Mexico's economy secretary urged "prudence" as officials sort out the impact of the ruling. LA Times
VOA VIEW: They would be wise to pay.
President Trump said he was considering a limited military strike to force the Islamic Republic into a deal about its nuclear program and other issues. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Iran would be wise to make a deal.
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Around one in every 25 romantic relationships in America is consensually non-monogamous. New York Post
A California private investigator with 35 years of experience claims Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance may be tied to a cartel-linked “money-making venture.” New York Post
VOA VIEW: Who really knows?
Israeli airstrikes killed at least eight Hezbollah terrorists, including a top commander, and injured dozens more in Lebanon, while the terror group has reportedly been taken over by Tehran. New York Post
VOA VIEW: They will lose more when Iran is hit by the US.
Some reluctant Republicans say an old-school filibuster showdown with Democrats could paralyze the Senate with no guarantee of success. But President Trump and their own colleagues are spoiling for the fight. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The GOP should break the filibuster.
Nation’s largest bank, in response to a lawsuit filed by the president, confirmed his longstanding complaint about “debanking.” New York Times
Senator Mark Kelly has confirmed that he will “seriously consider” a run for president in 2028. OANN
VOA VIEW: He has no chance.
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In a stunning reversal, California Governor Gavin Newsom and state officials have agreed to enforce longstanding federal regulations requiring commercial drivers to demonstrate English-language proficiency, according to confirmation from the U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday. OANN
President Donald Trump issued a high-stakes ultimatum to Tehran, stating that he will decide within the next 10 to 15 days whether to launch military strikes against Iran. The warning comes as the U.S. military completes its largest regional buildup in decades, punctuated by the deployment of a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East. OANN
VOA VIEW: Iran will go the hard way.
In a Texas town at the edge of the Rio Grande and a tall metal border wall, rumors swirled that federal immigration officials wanted to purchase three hulking warehouses to transform into a detention center. Washington Times
A federal appeals court gave the green light Friday to a law pushing the posting of the Ten Commandments in public schools in Louisiana, saying the challenge to the policy was not yet "ripe" for a decision. Washington Times
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A federal appeals court judge delivered a brief reprieve to the Trump administration Friday in its battle to take down slavery exhibits at the President's House park site in Philadelphia. Washington Times
All truckers and bus drivers will have to take their commercial driver's license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry and get unqualified drivers off the road. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It must be done.
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. CBS
VOA VIEW: Don't count on it.
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While the Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration's emergency tariffs, experts said it could take years for businesses to get refunds. CBS
VOA VIEW: Don't count on it any time soon, if ever.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in finding that a federal law known as IEEPA does not authorize the president to impose tariffs. CBS
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring poster-sized displays of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms to take effect. CBS
A federal judge who took the extraordinary step of holding a government lawyer in contempt of court earlier this week blasted the Justice Department for its handling of immigration cases on Friday. CBS
VOA VIEW: The judge was not all there.
Trump also warned: "During the next short number of months, the Trump Administration will determine and issue the new and legally permissible Tariffs." CNBC
VOA VIEW: Left with no choice.
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The oil market's biggest fear is that a conflict between the U.S. and Iran could lead to a prolonged disruption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. CNBC
VOA VIEW: He has to do something meamingful.
The core PCE price index was expected to increase 3% from a year ago in December. GDP was projected to rise at a 2.5% pace in Q4. CNBC
The average IRS tax refund is up 14.2%, according to early filing data. Here's what filers can expect this season. CNBC
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DHS announces ICE arrests targeting illegal immigrants convicted of violent crimes, including child rape and assault, amid rising threats against officers. FOX News
An Anti-ICE walkout at a Cincinnati high school led to teens invading a Kroger store and vandalizing property. Students ran through aisles and threw objects. FOX News
Professor Onwubiko Agozino complained to police that several juveniles targeted him in a racist attack, which was refuted by police in the town of Christiansburg, Virginia. FOX News
VOA VIEW: There was no choice.
President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Washington, D.C., that will mobilize FEMA to assist in the clean-up of millions of gallons of sewage in the Potomac River. UPI
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has approved a draft proposal calling for a significant expansion of lethal weapons exports, scrapping limits UPI
Microsoft Gaming Chief Executive Officer Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years at the tech giant and is being replaced by Asha Sharma. UPI
The University of Mississippi Medical Center closed its 35 clinics throughout Mississippi on Friday after being targeted in a ransomware attack. UPI
VOA VIEW: They should be caught and severely punished.
Most Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of deporting undocumented immigrants. UPI
VOA VIEW: Who did the foolish poll?
President Donald Trump announced he will impose a new 10% tariff in response to a Supreme Court defeat Friday. UPI
The Dominican Republic reported 1.22 million tourists in January, a 5.5% increase compared with the same month last year. Air arrivals rose. UPI
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Conspiracy theorists are being brought back down to Earth after NASA scientists debunked a wild claim that the space agency was hiding knowledge about an event that could result in millions of deaths and injuries. Wild conspiracy stupidity.
Proponents of the bizarre theory believed a leaked “secret” document had been leaked in November 2024, revealing NASA’s “Project Anchor” — to prepare Earth for an event so catastrophic that a reported 40 million people on Earth would die from the impact. The theory stated that on August 12 of this year, at exactly 14:33 GMT (9:33 ET), Earth will lose gravity for seven seconds. “If this is fake, why does it have a date, a project name, and a budget?” asked one incredulous X user.
Turns out this is just another case of social media mischief, as internet sleuths have found no trace of any leaked document or mention of “Project Anchor.” Meanwhile, NASA experts have pointed out that the theory itself demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of how gravity works. The origin of the theory is murky, though one of the earliest known viral references had come from the Instagram account @mr_danya_of, including details about the alleged “$89 million” that NASA earmarked for so-called “Project Anchor.”
“On August 12, 2026, the world will lose gravity for seven seconds. NASA knows. They’re preparing but won’t tell us why,” they declared. “Infrastructure destruction. Economic Collapse lasting over ten years. Mass panic,” they mused, estimating that 40 million people of Earth would die from falls.” According to the theory, the phenomenon would be caused by ” the intersection of gravitational waves” produced when black holes collide.
However, the account of @mr_danya_of is well-known for producing entirely fabricated reports — though that didn’t stop trolls from embellishing the outlandish “Project Anchor” theory, such as one reader who added that “a Total Eclipse of the Sun will pass over the Arctic Ocean” at the same time.Snopes reporters reached out to NASA for answers. “The Earth will not lose gravity on August 12, 2026,” a spokesman told the fact–checking website.
