The order capped off a hectic Thursday as nations sought to continue negotiating with Trump. The current 25% tariff rates are staying in place, down from the 30% he had threatened earlier. His unusually high tariff rates, unveiled in April, led to recession fears — prompting Trump to impose a 90-day negotiating period. Going into Thursday, wealthy Switzerland and Norway were still uncertain about their tariff rates. AdvertisementHe said Mexico would end its “Non Tariff Trade Barriers,” but he didn’t provide specifics.

Courtesy of Joy Peskin "This picture was taken at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts, when I was two years old in 1976," the author writes. As I got older, I came to see that my father didn’t really look to me to make him happy, the way my mother did. He didn’t suffer.”My dad didn’t suffer either, when he died one week later without any warning. My real father didn’t love me because I was his biological child. Joy Peskin is a writer with work published in Salon, Glamour, Parents Magazine, Publishers Weekly and Lilith.

My father made it clear he didn’t want me to have a public relationship with these new family members. "My father didn’t have the opportunity to go to the college of his choice; he worked two jobs to put me through Vassar, and in doing so, he changed my life," she writes. As I got older, I came to see that my father didn’t really look to me to make him happy, the way my mother did. He didn’t suffer.”My dad didn’t suffer either, when he died one week later without any warning. My real father didn’t love me because I was his biological child.

Kids are saying it more and more, and adults everywhere are (yet again) confused by what it actually means – we’re not the only ones, even some Gen Alphas are baffled. AdvertisementMostly though, young people seem to be using it as a sassy and subtle way to call someone out – especially when used alongside the hand gesture. Some people might even say, “I clocked that tea”, which is kind of like saying you’ve exposed or called out the truth. The hand gesture itself has actually been around for a while. Dancer and ballroom performer Dashaun Wesley said in a TikTok video: “I’ve been seeing people saying this [*does hand gesture*] is ‘clock that tea’.

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Evan Agostini/AP/Invision/Chrstope Ena/Just days after getting the whole world talking when they were pictured out for dinner, Justin Trudeau has once again been spotted in the company of Katy Perry. On Wednesday night, the former Canadian prime minister was photographed by fans attending Katy’s show in Montreal. Justin Trudeau spotted at Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour in Montreal, Canada. AdvertisementHuffPost UK contacted representatives for Katy Perry earlier this week but did not receive a response. According to the US news outlet, the pair were seen “sipping cocktails” and “sharing several dishes”, while security monitored them from a nearby table.

Advertisement AdvertisementAnd if you’re a parent and would like to share your least favorite age, email us your thoughts at parents@huffpost.com. I know that many people love the newborn stage, but it honestly terrified me, and I found it to be incredibly overwhelming. I’ve never thought deeply about a favorite stage age, because each one is necessary to get to the next. It’s a beautiful, fleeting moment where your direct support helps them achieve their first real taste of independence.” ―Sergei Urban, founder of The Dad LabAge 7“My least favorite age is 7. Around this age, many children begin to lean into their autonomy in more intense ways.

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LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Wednesday he is “offended” by President Donald Trump publicly pressuring him to ditch an obscure committee tradition so Trump can confirm more of his judges. “Last night, I was surprised to see President Trump on Truth Social go after me and Senate Republicans over what we call the ‘blue slip,‘” Grassley said Wednesday. AdvertisementIt’s not clear why Trump is suddenly peeved that Grassley is honoring the blue slip tradition. ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, told reporters that he’d ask Trump to “back off” his calls on Grassley to ditch blue slips. On Wednesday, he told Grassley he appreciated his defense of the blue slip rule in response to Trump attacking him over it.

Since everyone is asking, here’s the deal: On Sunday, I was kicked by a horse. Broke a rib. He didn't like being bit by that horse fly, and my rib was collateral damage. On Monday, I traveled 3.5 hours to middle Tennessee. Got back to the farm at 2:30am.…

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Parents of TikTok are sharing the mortifying ways their toddlers are brutally honest — and it’s bad. A mom on TikTok named Kate asked parents to share “the most unhinged thing your toddler has said to you,” including her own moment of truth. “Today, my 4 year old asked me why there was a photo of me on the TV. My brain told me that.’ Uhh, goodnight.”“My 4-year-old niece asked me why I had two chins.”Why Are Toddlers So Matter-of-Fact? Until toddlers learn how to filter their thoughts, having a sense of humor is the only way to get through it.

Japan upgrades tsunami warningIn the aftermath of a series of powerful earthquakes off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, Japan has upgraded its tsunami warning system. ET and was felt slightly in Japan [1].In response to the quake, the JMA issued a tsunami advisory for Japan, warning of potential waves up to 3.28 feet along the Pacific coast. The advisory was later upgraded to a tsunami warning, indicating a significant threat to coastal areas. The USGS and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center also issued tsunami advisories and watches for various regions, including the Hawaiian Islands and parts of Alaska [2].The upgrade in the tsunami warning system reflects Japan's commitment to improving its disaster preparedness. The JMA's efforts to enhance its warning system are a testament to the country's dedication to disaster risk reduction and resilience.References:[1] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2025/07/29/magnitude-8-7-earthquake-russia-tsunami-alert/85432493007/[2] https://www.huffpost.com/entry/japan-tsunami-warning-kamchatka-peninsula_n_68896863e4b0a1d180aeb4d2?origin=top-ad-recirc[3] https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/29/asia/russia-earthquake-intl-hnk[4] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fukushima-nuclear-plant-clean-up-faces-new-delay-radioactive-material/

I didn’t know I was septic with an abscess on my spine — and literally fighting for my life. I was terrified to see health care providers and compelled myself to stay well, often ignoring the lifelong complications from a birth defect. Trauma-informed providers could mean the difference between life and death for treatment-adverse patients by simply creating a safe space for everyone. Courtesy of Beth DochertyUnfortunately, it’s difficult to find trauma-informed health care providers. Health care providers should be a partner in your health care journey.

BALMEDIE, Scotland (AP) — President Donald Trump is opening a new golf course bearing his name in Scotland on Tuesday, capping a five-day foreign trip designed around promoting his family’s luxury properties and playing golf. Trump and his sons Eric and Donald Jr. are cutting the ceremonial ribbon and playing the first-ever round at the new Trump course in the village of Balmedie, on the northern coast of Scotland. “My mother loved Scotland,” Trump said during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday at another one of his golf courses, Turnberry, on Scotland’s southern coast. AdvertisementThe new golf course will be the third owned by the Trump Organization in Scotland. “Even if you play badly, it’s still good,” Trump said of golfing on his course over the weekend.

Image Source: www.huffingtonpost.comIn a decisive move to deepen regional maritime cooperation, India and the Maldives have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to transform their fisheries and aquaculture sectors. This MoU marks a significant leap toward building an innovation-driven, environmentally responsible fisheries ecosystem in the Indian Ocean. The MoU paves the way for specialized training programs in refrigeration and mechanical engineering, marine technology, farm management, and disease surveillance. These initiatives are expected to create a skilled workforce capable of driving long-term productivity and sustainability gains across the blue economy. This pact could serve as the foundation for a traceable, certified, and globally competitive tuna value chain emerging from South Asia.