By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, citing persistent trade imbalances with the two crucial U.S. allies in Asia. Trump provided notice of the tariffs to begin on Aug. 1 by posting letters on Truth Social that were addressed to the leaders of both countries. The letters warned both … [Read more...] about Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea
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MM 7.7: 5 Maryland basketball players to take part in NBA Summer League
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Five Maryland basketball players are set to participate in this year’s NBA 2K26 Summer League action, which began on Saturday, July 5. Selton Miguel (Jazz), Julian Reese (Lakers), Donta Scott (Warriors), Jahmir Young (Bulls) and Derik Queen … [Read more...] about MM 7.7: 5 Maryland basketball players to take part in NBA Summer League
T.D. Jakes steps down as Dallas megachurch senior pastor, installs son-in-law, daughter
It's the end of one era, and the start of another at the Potter's House in Dallas. … [Read more...] about T.D. Jakes steps down as Dallas megachurch senior pastor, installs son-in-law, daughter
Death toll in Central Texas flash floods nears 70 as sheriff says 11 campers remain missing
By JIM VERTUNO, JULIO CORTEZ and JOHN SEEWER KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — The death toll from flash floods that rampaged through Central Texas rose to at least 67 on Sunday as rescuers maneuvering through challenging terrain found more bodies and continued their desperate search for many others, including 11 missing girls from a summer camp. Searchers in Kerr County have found 16 … [Read more...] about Death toll in Central Texas flash floods nears 70 as sheriff says 11 campers remain missing
Extended interview: Richard Dreyfuss on filming “Jaws”
In this web exclusive, actor Richard Dreyfuss talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about fighting for the role that would launch his career into the stratosphere: the shark expert Matt Hooper in Steven Spielberg's "Jaws." He also discusses the notoriously problem-plagued production; his awe of co-star Robert Shaw; and the most valuable lesson he learned during … [Read more...] about Extended interview: Richard Dreyfuss on filming “Jaws”