(Reuters) - With the European Union's extra duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) taking effect on Friday, some carmakers have been considering whether to raise their prices or take other measures in response. So far, only Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has announced plans to increase prices, while Chinese brands MG and NIO...

Factbox-Carmakers respond to EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

US House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts that if Donald Trump wins the presidency, he will negotiate the release of imprisoned journalist Evan Gershkovich and peace in Ukraine, while NATO allies gathering in Washington fear the return of the former president to the White House. “President Trump has the strength to...

House Speaker Johnson predicts Trump will negotiate peace in Ukraine if elected

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The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

President Biden hasn’t made much progress convincing Democrats he’s still equipped to take on Donald Trump since their debate. But he’s made headway on another front: Making clear he will take the entire party down with him if they don’t stop trying to replace him. In...

Biden’s last line of defense: Mutually assured destruction

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The Game Show Truth or Consequences is familiar to most Baby Boomers. It started in 1940 on radio, and then continued on TV until 1988. The premise of the show was trying to quickly answer a bizarre question in roughly two seconds, and, if the answer was incorrect, face the consequences of having to perform a zany and embarrassing stunt. The results were amusing and entertaining.

Letters: Truth or Consequences in This Presidential Race, Trump’s Record Speaks for Itself, Biden’s Damning Admission, Funding Student Teacher Stipends in Pennsylvania, and More

The UK’s new Labour government could lead a shift in the country’s stance toward China. Relations have deteriorated in recent years, and new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised a “full audit” of London’s China policy. Labour’s government could offer a diplomatic reset of sorts, but a major policy shift is unlikely in the short term, analysts said.

Labour win could shift China policy

The Republican National Committee released its official GOP platform for the 2024 presidential election on Monday, one week ahead of the convention in Milwaukee. The new document shows a Trump-era makeover, right down to its use of all-caps headings in the style of the former president’s Truth Social posts. The process leading up to it was closely watched by conservatives, especially anti-abortion activists, after former President Donald Trump’s team made clear they planned to align its language with their candidate’s call to leave the issue primarily to the states.

RNC releases its first GOP platform since 2016

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The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 57,741 vehicles. This includes Ford, Toyota and General Motors vehicles.

Ford, Toyota, General Motors among 57,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

This is the season for BMW series launches. Shortly after introducing the sixth-generation 2025 M3 and the 2025 3 Series, BMW Group published the specs and features of the 2025 X3 series midsize sports activity vehicle (SAV). Other automakers would call the X3 series compact SUVs, but we’ll go with SAV.

The second best-selling BMW model in the U.S. is all-new for 2025

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Kingston, MA

Dianna Carney

Maziply Toys, an award-winning, independently-owned toy store in Kingston, has recently announced they've opened a new location in Massachusetts. The company, which was founded by Scott and Kerri Mazerall in 2014, started as an online toy store before beginning its brick-and-mortar retail journey in 2015. "Today, Maziply Toys prides itself on being the largest toy store in New England," the company explains on its website. Their first store location, inside the Kingston Collection, offers an array of toys, games, and interactive attractions, including laser tag, a mirror maze, a BEAM virtual playground, and ride-on mechanical animals.

New England's Largest Toy Store Announces New Location In Massachusetts

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Denver, CO

David Heitz

An activist and YouTuber for people experiencing homelessness may share a $100,000 settlement from the City of Denver after she accused police of violating her civil rights, according to the agenda for Monday's meeting. She also will receive a second settlement for $30,000, according to the agenda.

Homeless activist may share $130K in Denver Police settlements

It's no secret that electric vehicle growth in the U.S. market has significantly cratered, presenting a major financial challenge for automakers. Ford Motor Company has made substantial investments in EV development and battery factories. But the automaker's EV unit, Ford Model e, is reporting huge losses. In the first quarter of 2024, Ford's EV business posted a loss of $1.32 billion–equal to the GDP of a small nation.

Ford Is Losing Billions Building EVs

A pair of migrant families with children living in a homeless encampment in Denver are trying to raise money to buy two trailers with working bathrooms and kitchens, according to Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND.

Denver homeless migrant families with children want to buy trailers

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Hyattville, WY

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The increased cost of the proposed Alkali Dam near Hyattville has rendered the project “close to not making sense,” the speaker of the Wyoming House told state water developers earlier this year.

Lawmaker: Northern Wyoming dam cost ‘close to not making sense’

Louisiana State

M Henderson

Red rice is a traditional Gullah recipe with roots in West Africa. Similar to jambalaya and paella, this recipe uses left-over cooked rice and is seasoned with Cajun or Creole seasoning.

Louisiana-Style Red Rice

Gillian May

Most of us who engage in heavy alcohol use do so to self-medicate. And we self-medicate because we don’t know how to feel, process, and sit with our uncomfortable emotions. There are many ways to avoid uncomfortable feelings; heavy alcohol use is just one way (among many) to numb out, avoid, or escape. A lot of us who have abused alcohol, myself included, do so to regulate our emotions, or we think we are regulating our emotions through self-medication.

Opinion: Heavy Alcohol Use Increases Emotional Dysregulation

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Brighton, CO

The largest tiny home festival in the region is about to roll out the welcome mat in Brighton. The Colorado Tiny House Festival will be July 12-14 at Riverdale Regional Park. “This tiny home show blends the spirit of the tiny living movement with the most up-to-date information on going tiny, simplifying your life, minimalistic living, and living greener,” according to a news release. “Unique small living structures will be spread throughout the Colorado Tiny House Festival grounds and include an assortment of professional and do-it-yourself builds including tiny homes on wheels, a 3D printed tiny home, accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, skoolies, converted vans, unique recreational vehicles, and more.”

Colorado's largest tiny home festival coming to Brighton as state law makes dwellings more practical

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This article was originally published by The 19th . In Southern Arizona, on an over-100-degree day in June, humanitarian aid workers found a group of migrants standing in a thin slice of shade formed by the large steel slats of the border wall. Among them were a pregnant woman, an elderly woman, two women showing signs of heat exhaustion and young children. In total, about 30 people had crossed into the United States and were waiting for the Border Patrol to pick them up so they could make an asylum claim.

Under increasing pressure to migrate, more women are dying at the U.S.-México border

Montgomery, AL

• Hyundai Santa Fe assembled at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing America (HMMA) in Montgomery, AL. •All-new three-row SUV available with ICE and hybrid powertrains. Hyundai's all-new 2024 Santa Fe has been named Best U.S.- Built SUV by American Cars and Racing. The publication's awards honor the best new or significantly updated 2024-model-year vehicles assembled in the U.S. The American Cars and Racing's editorial team determined the winning vehicles by assessing their innovation, appeal, value, and overall excellence. The awards were given out in five categories: Car, Truck, SUV, Luxury Vehicle, and Sports Car. More than a dozen vehicles were eligible in the U.S.-Built SUV category this year, but Hyundai's Montgomery, AL-built Santa Fe prevailed. The award was announced Wednesday, live on Fox News network's morning show, 'Fox & Friends'.

Hyundai Santa Fe Named Best U.S.-Built SUV by American Cars and Racing

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Chinese EV makers pivot to the Global South to survive Western tariffs

Chinese automakers are increasingly expanding their presence in the Global South — including the Middle...

Chinese EV makers pivot to the Global South to survive Western tariffs

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