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USA Today
11-07-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Trump heads to Texas
Good morning! 👋🏾 I'm Jane, Daily Briefing author. There's still time to score the most popular Prime Day deals. Trump expected to visit site of Texas flooding President Donald Trump is expected to visit central Texas on Friday, a week after deadly floods killed at least 120 people. The visit will mark seven days after torrential rains hit a swath of central-west Texas Hill Country in the early morning hours of July 4. As of July 10, rescue teams continued their search for more than 150 missing victims. Trump threatens 35% tariff for Canada President Donald Trump announced a 35% tariff on goods from Canada, one of the USA's largest trading partners. The USA's neighbor got hit with a higher rate than that threatened for other close allies. The announcement Thursday came amid a flurry of letters going out this week dictating tariff rates for more than a dozen countries. Trump has offered to continue trade talks before the rates go into effect Aug. 1. Among the three largest U.S. trading partners, Trump reached a framework for talks with China and still doesn't have agreements with Canada or Mexico. Read more More news to know now What's the weather today? Check your local forecast here. Trump's birthright citizenship efforts blocked despite Supreme Court ruling A federal judge again barred President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing his executive order limiting birthright citizenship nationwide after the Supreme Court restricted the ability of judges to block his policies using nationwide injunctions. U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante in Concord, New Hampshire, made the ruling Thursday after immigrant rights advocates implored him to grant class action status to a lawsuit they filed seeking to represent any babies whose citizenship status would be threatened by implementation of Trump's directive. Read more American Amanda Anisimova reaches Wimbledon final American Amanda Anisimova upset top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Wimbledon women's singles semifinals Thursday and will head to her first Grand Slam final. Anisimova, 23, will play the winner of the other semifinal between No. 4 Iga Swiatek and No. 35 Belinda Bencic in the final on Saturday. The last time an American woman won Wimbledon was when Serena Williams emerged victorious in 2016. In the men's semifinals, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will take on American Taylor Fritz on Friday while Novak Djokovic, seeking his eighth Wimbledon title, is scheduled to face No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner. Read more Today's talkers Ready for the return of 'Superman'? Writer/director James Gunn's new superhero adventure arrives in theaters on Friday with David Corenswet starring as the latest movie Man of Steel. Superman is one of the most iconic characters in Americana, having first arrived in the comic books in 1938, and a new movie – plus a new guy in the cape and signature "S" shield – is always a big deal. Here's what you need to know about the film and its cast. Photo of the day: Happy birthday, Moo Deng Thailand's iconic baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng celebrated her first birthday on Thursday, devouring a massive tropical fruit platter alongside her mother as throngs of adoring fans turned up for her four-day party. Moo Deng, whose name means "bouncing pig" in Thai, became a global superstar last year, inspiring fan art, merchandise, songs and memes around the world. See how the celebrations went down. Sign up for the Daily Briefing email here. Reuters contributed reporting.
USA Today
03-07-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
Happy Fourth 🌭
Happy Birthday, America!🙋🏼♀️ I'm Nicole Fallert. Welcome to a special July 4 edition of the Daily Briefing.☀️ Will the weather impact your fireworks plans? There's good news: About two-thirds of the country will have clear weather perfect for viewing fireworks shows on the Fourth, AccuWeather forecasters said. The weather will be clear and dry in the Great Lakes region and Northeast and most of the West on the Fourth of July, AccuWeather reported. Heat and humidity with temperatures in the 90s are forecast across several states. Check out the fireworks forecast near you. Trump has big plans for America's 250th The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence 249 years ago, on July 4, 1776. President Donald Trump said Americans can expect much pomp and circumstance around the semiquincentennial starting this Fourth of July through 2026, with Trump predicting that the celebration under his watch will reach "extraordinary" levels. According to the America250 website, every state, U.S. territory and D.C. has a "commission" to "to plan, coordinate, and support commemorative activities." Find your state's America250 celebration. More news to know now What's the weather today? Check your local forecast here. You pup may need some extra love today Fireworks may be enjoyable for humans, but they can be a great source of anxiety for our pets. The loud bangs, flashing colors and smell can cause them a lot of distress, resulting in behaviors like hiding, shaking and barking. One tip: Give your dog some extra exercise before all the mayhem starts. This could be an extra long walk or a few more rounds of fetch. Hopefully, they'll be nice and tired by the time the fireworks start. Here are a few more tips for pet parents. Why doctors dread the Fourth of July 'These are horrific injuries. People just don't realize that even publicly available fireworks pack enough punch to rip a finger or a hand off.' ~Dr. Jeffrey Goodloe, an emergency room physician in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is among doctors across the country bracing for accidents on July 4 caused by fireworks. They try to save eyes. They have to amputate limbs. And sometimes they have to deliver the worst news imaginable to loved ones. Here's how to stay safe. A little more July 4 Nicole Fallert is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY, sign up for the email here. Want to send Nicole a note? Shoot her an email at NFallert@
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
PMO criticizes misleading infographic on IGP, demands better fact-checking
KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has condemned a misleading infographic published by a local media outlet involving the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. The PMO emphasized the critical need for responsible journalism and stricter fact-checking standards to prevent misinformation. Senior Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Tunku Nashrul Tunku Abaidah, stated that baseless accusations against public servants, especially law enforcement officials, are unethical and could damage public trust in institutions. 'The MADANI government upholds media freedom as a pillar of democracy. However, freedom without accountability only leads us further from the truth,' he said during the PMO's Daily Briefing. The controversial infographic, which circulated widely on social media, falsely suggested political affiliations between the IGP and a particular party. Tunku Nashrul warned that such editorial errors could create harmful misconceptions about civil servants and national institutions. On June 20, the media outlet posted the infographic on Instagram, sparking confusion over Mohd Khalid's alleged political involvement. PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh later clarified that the IGP had no ties to the party. Following public criticism, the outlet issued an apology and suspended staff responsible for the error. The PMO reiterated that media organizations must prioritize accuracy to maintain credibility and public confidence.
Barnama
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
PMO Slams Infographic Blunder On IGP, Calls For Higher Fact-Checking Standards
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has stressed the importance of responsible journalism and reinforced the need for rigorous fact-checking, following the publication of a misleading infographic by a local media outlet involving the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Senior Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Tunku Nashrul Tunku Abaidah, in the PMO's Daily Briefing today, said that baseless accusations against public servants, particularly the police force, are unethical and risk undermining public confidence in law enforcement institutions. 'The MADANI government respects media freedom as a cornerstone of democracy. However, freedom without discipline only distances us from the truth,' he said.
USA Today
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Duhhh-nuh 🦈
Duhhh-nuh 🦈 Happy Friday!🙋🏼♀️ I'm Nicole Fallert. Today, Daily Briefing features a special guest! Let's close out the week with Friday's news: Even if you haven't seen it recently, you know 'Jaws' Hello! I'm Brian Truitt, USA TODAY movie critic and the guy behind the Watch Party newsletter. It's a big weekend for film lovers because Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" is turning 50, and from the infamous John Williams two-note musical theme to some gnarly shark attacks, it still holds up so many decades later. We're diving all in on that killer fish flick, with shark movie rankings, a look at the "Jaws" legacy and a rundown of the best summer blockbusters since 1975. 🦈 Here's why we never got over "Jaws." Should US go to war with Iran or support Israel from afar? President Donald Trump said there was a "substantial chance" of U.S. negotiations with Iran and that he would decide within two weeks whether diplomacy keeps America out of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The possibility of direct U.S. involvement is a growing debate among elected leaders and American voters. Some in the Republican Party want limited involvement in the escalating conflict. Meanwhile, elected leaders from both parties are hoping to stop an all-out war. More news to know now What's the weather today? Check your local forecast here. Dodger Stadium becomes a ICE flashpoint The Los Angeles Dodgers say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were denied entry to the stadium grounds – while ICE says the agency was "never there" and the Department of Homeland Security claims the masked agents were with Customs and Border Patrol. The Dodgers were supposed to make an announcement about their "plans for assistance to immigrant communities" but club president Stan Kasten said the organization would be delaying an announcement after the federal agents showed up. The delay comes after protesters showed up at Dodger Stadium. Mega rocket explodes another SpaceX setback In what the company called "a major anomaly," SpaceX's Starship exploded late Wednesday, shooting a massive fireball and giant debris into the Texas night sky. The explosion is not the first for SpaceX and comes on the heels of a string of set backs for the 400-foot rocket system this year. Founder Elon Musk said via social media no hazards are posed to residents in the communities surrounding Brownsville, and initial inspection suggest the incident "is the first time ever for this design." The last Starship explosion was less than a month ago. Today's talkers The longest day of 2025 is here Summer has not even officially begun. The summer solstice will occur Friday at 10:42 p.m. ET and will be both the longest day and shortest night of 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the National Weather Service. Meanwhile, the Southern Hemisphere will greet winter with its winter solstice. During the summer solstice, the tilt brings the Earth's northernmost point closer to the sun, resulting in more sunlight. The solstice itself only lasts moments, but is widely celebrated with festivals. Here's where you can snag solstice deals and free food to celebrate. Photo of the day: Celebrating freedom Americans across the country celebrated Juneteenth this week, commemorating the day the last group of enslaved African Americans were informed they were free.
