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China's economy grows at a robust pace as trade truce eases pressure from US tariffs

China's economy grows at a robust pace as trade truce eases pressure from US tariffs

BANGKOK (AP) — China's economy slowed slightly in the last quarter as President Donald Trump’s trade war escalated, but it still expanded at a robust 5.2% pace, the government said Tuesday. That compares with 5.4% annual growth in January-March.
From scattered sunlight to dozy bees, smoky days challenge Canada's food growers

From scattered sunlight to dozy bees, smoky days challenge Canada's food growers

The smoky air that has become an all-too-common feature of Canadian summers poses yet another challenge for agricultural producers already contending with chronic drought in some areas and excess moisture in others.
Nvidia's CEO says it has US approval to sell its H20 AI computer chips in China

Nvidia's CEO says it has US approval to sell its H20 AI computer chips in China

BANGKOK (AP) — Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang says the technology giant has won approval from the Trump administration to sell its advanced H20 computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence to China.
A rap festival near the Arctic Ocean delights crowds under the midnight sun

A rap festival near the Arctic Ocean delights crowds under the midnight sun

UTSJOKI, Finland (AP) — It was well past midnight when Mihkku Laiti appeared on stage to perform at an open-air music festival in the Finnish village of Utsjoki, north of the Arctic circle.
Book Review: 'The Mission' reveals troubling political meddling in CIA after 9/11

Book Review: 'The Mission' reveals troubling political meddling in CIA after 9/11

The meeting place of facts, ego, ignorance and politics typically is a messy arena as Tim Weiner illustrates over and over in this powerful account of the Central Intelligence Agency actions since the 9/11 attacks.
Forget the calendar: This method reveals the ideal time to tackle garden pests

Forget the calendar: This method reveals the ideal time to tackle garden pests

I hate to break it to you, but just like your calendar can’t tell you the best time to harvest , it won't provide you the perfect date to attack the pests waging war on your plants.
A designer dressed Chappell Roan with seaweed. But don't expect to find the approach in stores - yet

A designer dressed Chappell Roan with seaweed. But don't expect to find the approach in stores - yet

NEW YORK (AP) — At her kitchen stove, fashion designer Caroline Zimbalist looks like an alchemist at work as she stirs a pot full of corn starch and a thickener made from seaweed.
Sesame Workshop regains control of Elmo's hacked X account after racist posts

Sesame Workshop regains control of Elmo's hacked X account after racist posts

Sesame Workshop regained control of its Elmo account on the X platform Monday after a hacker gained access and posted a string of racist and antisemitic messages.
Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to UK in September

Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to UK in September

LONDON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump will make an unprecedented second state visit to the U.K. between Sept. 17 and 19 when he will be hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, Buckingam Palace said Monday.
Cabinet to meet Tuesday as Trump says 35% tariff letter is 'the deal'

Cabinet to meet Tuesday as Trump says 35% tariff letter is 'the deal'

There is no clarity on why Canada is facing a higher tariff than either Mexico or the EU.