Sign up to receive exclusive content updates, fashion & beauty tips!

News

Former U.S. Representative George Santos was sentenced Friday to 87 months

The sentencing follows his guilty plea to charges including wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The judge rejected a defense request for a shorter 24-month sentence and gave Santos until July 25th to surrender. Santos, who was expelled from Congress last year, admitted to misusing campaign donor funds and lying to election officials.

Businesses across the U.S. are reportedly looking for ways to pass increased costs onto consumers

Meanwhile, China has contradicted President Trump’s assertions that active negotiations over tariffs are currently underway between the two nations. Beijing officials stated that while China remains open to dialogue, any negotiations must be conducted based on principles of equality and respect. The ongoing trade disputes continue to generate business uncertainty.

U.S. Treasury Secretary has stated that the current trade conflict with China is not sustainable

Reports indicate the U.S. government is considering significant reductions to the high tariffs recently imposed on Chinese imports, potentially lowering them to a range between 50 and 65 percent. President Trump mentioned anticipating a deal to lower tariffs substantially, though not eliminating them completely.

Canada has pledged to increase its defense spending

This aims to move closer to the NATO target by 2030. This commitment comes amid pressure from the United States to bolster military expenditures. The Canadian government plans to allocate additional funds to modernize its armed forces and enhance operational capabilities. Officials believe this investment will strengthen national security and fulfill international obligations.