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Japan's Ruling Coalition Faces Major Challenge in Upcoming Election

Japan's ruling coalition may lose its majority amid rising inflation and the rise of the populist Sanseito party. ...Read more

#japan, #election, #ldp, #sanseito, #inflation

Nippon Steel's Landmark $14.9 Billion Acquisition of U.S. Steel Overcomes Political Hurdles

Nippon Steel acquires U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion, overcoming political and legal challenges and underscoring global commerce and national security tensions. ...Read more

#acquisition, #ussteel, #nipponsteel, #nationalsecurity, #foreigninvestment

Israeli Airstrikes on Damascus Escalate Regional Tensions Amid Sectarian Violence in Syria

Israel hits Damascus in response to violence in Sweida, highlighting Syria's fragile post-war landscape and complex geopolitical dynamics. ...Read more

#israel, #syria, #druze, #sectarianviolence, #airstrikes

North Carolina Declares State of Emergency After Tropical Storm Chantal Devastation

Tropical Storm Chantal causes severe flooding in North Carolina, leading to six deaths and a state of emergency declared by Governor Josh Stein. ...Read more

#tropicalstormchantal, #northcarolina, #flooding, #stateofemergency

Trump Proposes Reopening Alcatraz as Maximum-Security Prison

Trump's plan to transform Alcatraz back into a prison faces opposition for its $2 billion cost and impact on its historic role. ...Read more

#trump, #alcatraz, #prison, #politics, #sanfrancisco

Cut to the Cortex

Contributed by [RK](https://mvark.blogspot.com/2025/07/cut-to-cortex.html) ...Read more

#comics

U.S. Retail Sales Rebound in June 2025, Surpassing Expectations

U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% in June 2025, surpassing forecasts, amid economic uncertainties and inflation pressures. ...Read more

#economy, #retail, #consumerspending, #tariffs

U.S. Beef Prices Soar Amid Supply Chain Challenges and Economic Implications

U.S. beef prices hit record highs due to supply chain issues, affecting consumer habits and economic conditions nationwide. ...Read more

#beefprices, #usda, #economy, #supplychain, #consumergoods

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Japanese Imports, Escalating Trade Tensions

President Trump announces a 25% tariff on Japanese imports, stirring tensions and impacting Japan's economy ahead of key elections. ...Read more

#trump, #japan, #tariffs, #trade, #economy

Federal Reserve Governor Advocates for Rate Cut Amid Economic Concerns

Fed's Christopher Waller urges a rate cut, citing economic slowdown and labor market risks, contrasting with Chair Powell's cautious approach. ...Read more

#federalreserve, #interestrates, #economy, #christopherwaller, #jeromepowell

San Francisco Weekend: A Cultural and Technological Extravaganza

Explore a weekend of diverse events in San Francisco with cultural, technological, and community offerings, July 18–20, 2025. ...Read more

#sanfrancisco, #events, #culture, #technology

WNBA Announces Expansion: New Teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia by 2030

WNBA to expand to 18 teams, adding franchises in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia, reflecting growing popularity. ...Read more

#wnba, #basketball, #expansion, #sportsnews

National Urban League Declares 'State of Emergency' for Civil Rights

The National Urban League warns of systematic civil rights dismantling in the U.S., calling for a 'new resistance' against recent policies. ...Read more

#civilrights, #nationalurbanleague, #trumpadministration, #stateofemergency