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Month: July 2025

A view of a train loaded with iron ore at the ArcelorMittal iron ore mine in Mount Nimba

Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excludes Africa’s big players

By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — The White House is hosting an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of more than 50 nations are welcome to join. US President Donald Trump will host a working lunch in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, bringing together the presidents of Mauritania,

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The Latest: Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50% tariffs

By The Associated Press Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Wednesday that the 50% tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump would trigger the country’s economic reciprocity law. That allows trade, investment and intellectual property agreements to be suspended for countries that harm the South American nation’s competitiveness. “Brazil is a sovereign country

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Sports on TV for July 14 – 20

By The Associated Press Adv12-13 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, July 14 CYCLING 6:30 a.m. PEACOCK — UCI: The Tour de France, Stage 10, Ennezat Le Mont-Dore Puy de Sancy, France MLB BASEBALL 8 p.m. ESPN — 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby: From Atlanta ESPN2 — 2025 T-Mobile Home Run

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Wisconsin Republican compares himself to Trump as he launches his bid for governor

By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin’s race for governor Wednesday, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a “Wisconsin First” agenda. Bill Berrien, 56, becomes the second Republican to announce for the 2026 contest. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, 73,

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HBO Max is back beginning July 9

HBO Max is officially back

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Max is returning to its former name — HBO Max — beginning immediately. Users of the streaming service, which is owned by CNN’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, will see the new-ish name roll out Wednesday, the company announced. The decision to revert to its original name

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Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war, officials say

By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired more than 700 attack and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, topping previous nightly barrages for the third time in two weeks as Moscow intensifies its aerial and ground assault in the three-year war, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday. Russia has recently sought to overwhelm Ukraine’s

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