A major cybersecurity investigation is underway in the United States after more than 30 community water systems in Minnesota were impacted by what authorities describe as malicious cyber activity.

According to Minnesota officials, several water utilities were forced to shift to manual operations after the attack disrupted their systems. Cities including Plymouth, South St. Paul, Maple Plain, and Braham have publicly reported cyber incidents.

Federal investigators, including the FBI, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), are examining the breach. Investigators are exploring whether the attacks show signs of involvement by Iran-linked hackers, though officials have stressed that the findings remain preliminary and no specific actor has been officially blamed.

 Iran Hackers Under FBI Radar Over Minnesota Water Cyberattacks

A new poll reveals that Americans remain deeply divided over the nation’s current direction as the U.S. approaches its 250-year milestone. The survey highlights contrasting views on governance, economy, and national identity, reflecting growing polarization across political and social lines.

Americans Split On Nation’s 250-Year Journey: New Poll Reveals Deep Divide 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States, the country's aviation regulator, is mulling over slashing the number of flights to tide over the paucity of staff at local airports because of the government shutdown.&nbsp;Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday that there would be a 10 per cent reduction in the capacity at least 40 of “our locations”. He said that the move was taken to alleviate the pressure.&nbsp;FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told NBC News that the reduction in capacity was spurred by fatigue of air traffic controllers.&nbsp;The cut in the number of flights will happen in a phased manner. Flight cuts would start at 4% Friday, 5% Saturday, and ramp up to 10% next week.&nbsp;Most of the air traffic workers have been working without pay because of the government shutdown.&nbsp;Bedford said that the Controllers have been working diligently for the last five weeks with this huge burden over their heads due to a lack of compensation. He said that the agency has noticed this fatigue building up. Bedford said that the agency is not waiting for the situation to get worse.&nbsp;The US government shutdown has entered its second month, forcing hundreds of thousands of workers without pay.&nbsp;Over 5000 flights were delayed in the US on Sunday. On Monday, 2,885 flights were delayed.&nbsp;Those flying in and out of Chicago's O’Hare International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were the hardest hit. This is because over 900 flights were delayed and 35 were cancelled at these facilities.&nbsp;On Wednesday, 2100 flights were delayed and 164 were cancelled. The lack of pay has triggered a shortage of traffic controllers.&nbsp;Duffy said that many of these traffic controllers have been forced to take side gigs to pay their bills in the absence of pay.&nbsp;“By the way, I do not want them to take side jobs. I want them to show up for work. We have asked them to show up for work, but I’m not naive enough to understand that they’re trying to figure out how they meet their daily obligations,” he said.&nbsp;United Airlines’ CEO Scott Kirby told the publication that the reduction will impact regional and other domestic flights. However, international flights will not be impacted.&nbsp;American Airlines said most of its customers' travel will not be affected.&nbsp;On Tuesday, Duffy had said that there would be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.&nbsp;The head of the air traffic controllers' union has warned that the financial pressure on air traffic controllers will only increase if the shutdown continues. FAA employees already missed one paycheck on October 28.&nbsp;Duffy said none of the US workers can manage to miss two paychecks.&nbsp;“So if you bring us to a week from today, Democrats, you will see mass chaos. You will see mass flight delays. You’ll see mass cancellations, and you may see us close certain parts of the airspace, because we just cannot manage it, because we don’t have air traffic controllers,” he added.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday that there would be a 10 per cent reduction in the capacity at least 40 of “our locations”. 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States, the country's aviation regulator, is mulling over slashing the number of flights to tide over the paucity of staff at local airports because of the government shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday that there would be a 10 per cent reduction in the capacity at least 40 of “our locations”. He said that the move was taken to alleviate the pressure. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told NBC News that the reduction in capacity was spurred by fatigue of air traffic controllers. The cut in the number of flights will happen in a phased manner. Flight cuts would start at 4% Friday, 5% Saturday, and ramp up to 10% next week. Most of the air traffic workers have been working without pay because of the government shutdown. Bedford said that the Controllers have been working diligently for the last five weeks with this huge burden over their heads due to a lack of compensation. He said that the agency has noticed this fatigue building up. Bedford said that the agency is not waiting for the situation to get worse. The US government shutdown has entered its second month, forcing hundreds of thousands of workers without pay. Over 5000 flights were delayed in the US on Sunday. On Monday, 2,885 flights were delayed. Those flying in and out of Chicago's O’Hare International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were the hardest hit. This is because over 900 flights were delayed and 35 were cancelled at these facilities. On Wednesday, 2100 flights were delayed and 164 were cancelled. The lack of pay has triggered a shortage of traffic controllers. Duffy said that many of these traffic controllers have been forced to take side gigs to pay their bills in the absence of pay. “By the way, I do not want them to take side jobs. I want them to show up for work. We have asked them to show up for work, but I’m not naive enough to understand that they’re trying to figure out how they meet their daily obligations,” he said. United Airlines’ CEO Scott Kirby told the publication that the reduction will impact regional and other domestic flights. However, international flights will not be impacted. American Airlines said most of its customers' travel will not be affected. On Tuesday, Duffy had said that there would be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck. The head of the air traffic controllers' union has warned that the financial pressure on air traffic controllers will only increase if the shutdown continues. FAA employees already missed one paycheck on October 28. Duffy said none of the US workers can manage to miss two paychecks. “So if you bring us to a week from today, Democrats, you will see mass chaos. You will see mass flight delays. You’ll see mass cancellations, and you may see us close certain parts of the airspace, because we just cannot manage it, because we don’t have air traffic controllers,” he added.

US shutdown: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday that there would be a 10 per cent reduction in the capacity at least 40 of “our locations”.&nbsp;

Shutdown-induced chaos in US; flights delayed, cancelled amid employee 'fatigue'

The proposed US Halting International Relocation of Employment (HIRE) Act is a greater&nbsp;threat to the Indian&nbsp;economy than the recent hike in H-1B visa fees, said former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan in an interview. He said the proposed law can impose tariffs on outsourcing services, which could impact India's IT industry and services exports.&nbsp;He said in an interview with DeKoder that the US may find ways to impose tariffs on services, which could be a threat to New Delhi.&nbsp;"How that’ll be implemented is anybody’s question, but this creeping of tariffs beyond goods to services to Indian visitors into the US through the H-1B route – these are all concerns,” Rajan told DeKoder.<h2>HIRE Act</h2>The HIRE Act aims to protect jobs in America by making outsourcing expensive. It proposed a 25 per cent outsourcing tax on businesses. Also, for payments made to foreign workers for services availed in the United States, businesses will not be able to claim such expenses as tax-deductible expenses.&nbsp;The revenue generated from the tax will fund training and apprenticeship programmes for American workers.&nbsp;If these taxes are introduced, India's outsourcing as well as service jobs will be under threat. Most of India's IT companies thrive on American outsourcing.&nbsp;Raghurajan&nbsp;said that the need for H-1B visas has declined over the years because services are being delivered over the internet. He said Indian companies&nbsp;are doing backend work in India and hiring locally for customer-facing jobs.&nbsp;He said Indian companies can also recruit Indian students studying in US institutions. "There will be adjustments, and the net effect will be less H-1B immigration, but it doesn’t look as bad as it first seemed. The HIRE Act is much more important for us,” he added.&nbsp;US President Donald Trump has levied 50 tariffs on Indian goods as New Delhi had been buying Russian&nbsp;oil and weapons. Last month, he imposed a fee on new H-1B visas, impacting Indian companies and workers.

The proposed US Halting International Relocation of Employment (HIRE) Act is a greater threat to the Indian economy than the recent hike in H-1B visa fees, said former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan in an interview.

The proposed US Halting International Relocation of Employment (HIRE) Act is a greater threat to the Indian economy than the recent hike in H-1B visa fees, said former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan in an interview. He said the proposed law can impose tariffs on outsourcing services, which could impact India's IT industry and services exports. He said in an interview with DeKoder that the US may find ways to impose tariffs on services, which could be a threat to New Delhi. "How that’ll be implemented is anybody’s question, but this creeping of tariffs beyond goods to services to Indian visitors into the US through the H-1B route – these are all concerns,” Rajan told DeKoder. HIRE Act The HIRE Act aims to protect jobs in America by making outsourcing expensive. It proposed a 25 per cent outsourcing tax on businesses. Also, for payments made to foreign workers for services availed in the United States, businesses will not be able to claim such expenses as tax-deductible expenses. The revenue generated from the tax will fund training and apprenticeship programmes for American workers. If these taxes are introduced, India's outsourcing as well as service jobs will be under threat. Most of India's IT companies thrive on American outsourcing. Raghurajan said that the need for H-1B visas has declined over the years because services are being delivered over the internet. He said Indian companies are doing backend work in India and hiring locally for customer-facing jobs. He said Indian companies can also recruit Indian students studying in US institutions. "There will be adjustments, and the net effect will be less H-1B immigration, but it doesn’t look as bad as it first seemed. The HIRE Act is much more important for us,” he added. US President Donald Trump has levied 50 tariffs on Indian goods as New Delhi had been buying Russian oil and weapons. Last month, he imposed a fee on new H-1B visas, impacting Indian companies and workers.

US tariffs on India: Raghuram Rajan said in an interview that the US may find ways to impose tariffs on services, which could be a threat to New Delhi.

What Raghuram Rajan said on H-1B visas, HIRE Act in the US

The State Bank of India (SBI) said in a report that after imposing tariffs, the United States' trade deficit declined by $42 billion. However, the country's trade deficit with its top five trading partners, including India, has gone up by $9 billion.&nbsp;The report further stated that the country's trade with its top partners&nbsp;rose to USD 257 billion during April-July 2025 from USD 248 billion recorded in January-March 2025. However, despite the increase in trade volume, the trade deficit of the nation declined during the same period.&nbsp;"During the post-tariff period, US trade deficit declined by USD 42 billion...but if we look at the trade deficit of the US with the top 5 trading partners (+ India), it has increased by USD 9 billion to USD 257 bn," the analysis&nbsp;noted.<h2>US trade deficit</h2>The US trade deficit was more than USD 150 billion during the January-March 2025 period&nbsp;before the tariffs took effect. It has now declined to less than&nbsp;USD 100 billion per month.&nbsp;The tariffs imposed by the country were successful in controlling the US deficit. The US managed to reduce its trade deficit with China and Switzerland. However, its trade deficit increased with&nbsp;Vietnam, Mexico, Taiwan, and India.&nbsp;The US trade deficit with China declined from USD 71 billion to USD 58 billion, and with Switzerland from USD 54 billion to USD 1 billion. Its&nbsp;deficit with Vietnam rose from USD 36 billion to USD 61 billion, with Mexico from USD 47 billion to USD 65 billion, with Taiwan from USD 22 billion to USD 48 billion, and with India from USD 17 billion to USD 23 billion.&nbsp;In July 2025, Mexico accounted for 16 per cent of the total trade of the United States, followed by Canada at 12.5 per cent.&nbsp;India was ranked 10th with a 2.7 per cent share.&nbsp;The report also noted that the trade deficit is shifting from traditional partners like China and Switzerland towards trade partners like&nbsp;Vietnam, Mexico, Taiwan, and India.

The State Bank of India (SBI) said in a report that after imposing tariffs, the United States' trade deficit declined by $42 billion. 

The State Bank of India (SBI) said in a report that after imposing tariffs, the United States' trade deficit declined by $42 billion. However, the country's trade deficit with its top five trading partners, including India, has gone up by $9 billion. The report further stated that the country's trade with its top partners rose to USD 257 billion during April-July 2025 from USD 248 billion recorded in January-March 2025. However, despite the increase in trade volume, the trade deficit of the nation declined during the same period. "During the post-tariff period, US trade deficit declined by USD 42 billion...but if we look at the trade deficit of the US with the top 5 trading partners (+ India), it has increased by USD 9 billion to USD 257 bn," the analysis noted. US trade deficit The US trade deficit was more than USD 150 billion during the January-March 2025 period before the tariffs took effect. It has now declined to less than USD 100 billion per month. The tariffs imposed by the country were successful in controlling the US deficit. The US managed to reduce its trade deficit with China and Switzerland. However, its trade deficit increased with Vietnam, Mexico, Taiwan, and India. The US trade deficit with China declined from USD 71 billion to USD 58 billion, and with Switzerland from USD 54 billion to USD 1 billion. Its deficit with Vietnam rose from USD 36 billion to USD 61 billion, with Mexico from USD 47 billion to USD 65 billion, with Taiwan from USD 22 billion to USD 48 billion, and with India from USD 17 billion to USD 23 billion. In July 2025, Mexico accounted for 16 per cent of the total trade of the United States, followed by Canada at 12.5 per cent. India was ranked 10th with a 2.7 per cent share. The report also noted that the trade deficit is shifting from traditional partners like China and Switzerland towards trade partners like Vietnam, Mexico, Taiwan, and India.

US tariff fallout: The US trade deficit was more than USD 150 billion during the January-March 2025 period&nbsp;before the tariffs took effect.&nbsp;

Tariff fallout: Overall US trade deficit shrinks, gap with emerging partners increases

Artificial intelligence and automation can replace nearly 100 million jobs across sectors in the United States, a Senate report said on Monday. The job cuts can be observed for a period of 10 years, it added. The report was written by Democratic staffers on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led by Senator Bernie Sanders. It highlighted how the artificial intelligence revolution will impact the American economy and workforce.&nbsp;Bernie Sanders, in the report, said that the widespread use of AI and automation can have "consequences" for workers. Over the next decade, 15 types of workforces will see more than half of their workforces replaced by AI and automation, according to The Hill.&nbsp;The report said 89 per cent of the workforce at fast food and counter employees will be replaced over the next decade. This means 3 million fast-food and counter workers will be impacted.&nbsp;Customer service representatives, laborers and freight, stock, and material movers and secretaries, and executive assistants will also be impacted. This report said 83 percent, 81 percent, and 80 percent of those workforces will be replaced.&nbsp;64% of accounting roles, 47% of trucking positions, 40% of nursing jobs, and 65% of teaching assistants will also be replaced.&nbsp;The report called for policy changes to safeguard workers amid the global economy's shift towards AI and automation. It said that the impact of the technology will be determined by a set of choices.&nbsp;It also called for a standardized 32-hour work week, extended overtime and break protections, a minimum wage of at least $17 an hour, elimination of tax loopholes for corporations that use AI and automation.&nbsp;In an op-ed, Sanders said increased technological capacity risks “dehumanizing” individuals. He said the world doesn't need a more efficient society but a healthier, happier world, and more fulfilling lives.&nbsp;Many experts in India and abroad have said that artificial&nbsp;intelligence will promote innovation and will create more jobs.

Artificial intelligence and automation can replace nearly 100 million jobs across sectors in the United States, a Senate report said on Monday.

Artificial intelligence and automation can replace nearly 100 million jobs across sectors in the United States, a Senate report said on Monday. The job cuts can be observed for a period of 10 years, it added. The report was written by Democratic staffers on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led by Senator Bernie Sanders. It highlighted how the artificial intelligence revolution will impact the American economy and workforce. Bernie Sanders, in the report, said that the widespread use of AI and automation can have "consequences" for workers. Over the next decade, 15 types of workforces will see more than half of their workforces replaced by AI and automation, according to The Hill. The report said 89 per cent of the workforce at fast food and counter employees will be replaced over the next decade. This means 3 million fast-food and counter workers will be impacted. Customer service representatives, laborers and freight, stock, and material movers and secretaries, and executive assistants will also be impacted. This report said 83 percent, 81 percent, and 80 percent of those workforces will be replaced. 64% of accounting roles, 47% of trucking positions, 40% of nursing jobs, and 65% of teaching assistants will also be replaced. The report called for policy changes to safeguard workers amid the global economy's shift towards AI and automation. It said that the impact of the technology will be determined by a set of choices. It also called for a standardized 32-hour work week, extended overtime and break protections, a minimum wage of at least $17 an hour, elimination of tax loopholes for corporations that use AI and automation. In an op-ed, Sanders said increased technological capacity risks “dehumanizing” individuals. He said the world doesn't need a more efficient society but a healthier, happier world, and more fulfilling lives. Many experts in India and abroad have said that artificial intelligence will promote innovation and will create more jobs.

The US Senate report also predicted which roles will be most impacted. Customer service representatives, laborers and freight, stock, and material movers and secretaries, and executive assistants will also be impacted.

Senate report predicts 100 million jobs to be lost in the US. Here's why

As talks between Beijing and Washington over TikTok and Nvidia picked up pace, China has reportedly decided to end an antitrust probe into Google. The two nations have reportedly struck a deal over ByteDance's divestment&nbsp;from the social media platform, TikTok. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will iron out the details in a planned call on Friday.The move is being construed as a tactical shift by China, which is attempting to redirect regulatory focus to Nvidia as leverage in the US-China trade talks.&nbsp;China is also sending a message by ending the probe against Google that it is flexible in negotiations.&nbsp;China's State Administration for Market Regulation had opened an investigation against Google in February. It has decided to drop the investigation, reported FT.&nbsp;Google declined to comment to FT over this. China's State Administration for Market Regulation and China's State Council did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.&nbsp;The Chinese authorities had accused Google of violating the nation's anti-monopoly law. However, it didn't provide any further details on how Google allegedly breached the law.&nbsp;This week, China also accused Nvidia of violating its anti-monopoly law. The accusation was made after a preliminary investigation into the California-based firm's business practices. China has emerged as America's most prominent strategic and trade rival.&nbsp;The Donald Trump administration has given an ultimatum to the Chinese-owned TikTok to either accept American control or shut down its operations in the country.&nbsp;Meanwhile, chipmaker Nvidia on Thursday announced that it would invest $5 billion in Intel, another US chip giant. They also announced that the two companies will together make PC and data centre chips.

As talks between Beijing and Washington over TikTok and Nvidia picked up pace, China has reportedly decided to end an antitrust probe into Google.

As talks between Beijing and Washington over TikTok and Nvidia picked up pace, China has reportedly decided to end an antitrust probe into Google. The two nations have reportedly struck a deal over ByteDance's divestment from the social media platform, TikTok. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will iron out the details in a planned call on Friday. The move is being construed as a tactical shift by China, which is attempting to redirect regulatory focus to Nvidia as leverage in the US-China trade talks. China is also sending a message by ending the probe against Google that it is flexible in negotiations. China's State Administration for Market Regulation had opened an investigation against Google in February. It has decided to drop the investigation, reported FT. Google declined to comment to FT over this. China's State Administration for Market Regulation and China's State Council did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The Chinese authorities had accused Google of violating the nation's anti-monopoly law. However, it didn't provide any further details on how Google allegedly breached the law. This week, China also accused Nvidia of violating its anti-monopoly law. The accusation was made after a preliminary investigation into the California-based firm's business practices. China has emerged as America's most prominent strategic and trade rival. The Donald Trump administration has given an ultimatum to the Chinese-owned TikTok to either accept American control or shut down its operations in the country. Meanwhile, chipmaker Nvidia on Thursday announced that it would invest $5 billion in Intel, another US chip giant. They also announced that the two companies will together make PC and data centre chips.

US-China TikTok talks: China is also sending a message by ending the probe against Google that it is flexible in negotiations.

Amid Beijing-Washington talks over TikTok, China to discontinue probe against Google: Report

In a big win for US President Donald Trump, who seeks a Fed rate cut and has been trying to edge out Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the US Senate on Monday cleared his choice candidate for a major role at the Federal Reserve.&nbsp;The decision came just after a US federal appeals court ruled Monday night that Federal Governor Lisa Cook can remain in her position. Donald Trump wants to fire her as she is not heeding his administration's open demand to lower the Federal rates, which dictate the rates of loans granted to the masses for consumer spending, including buying houses and cars. Both the real estate and auto sectors are crucial for any country's economy.&nbsp;On Tuesday, the American central bank's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which sets policy rates, will start a two-day huddle. All eyes will be on the outcomes of this gathering amid concern over political pressure faced by the independent central bank.&nbsp;Stephen Miran, who chairs the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), was included in the Fed's board of governors and FOMC. The Republican-majority Senate voted 48-47 to confirm Stephen Miran's appointment.<h2>Why is his inclusion important?</h2>The FOMC, which steers the world's largest economy, has 12 voting members. Seven of these members are of the Federal Reserve's board of governors. This means that Donald Trump will have a say in what the FOMC decides on Federal rates.&nbsp;Lisa Cook will also participate in the gathering to decide the direction the US economy will take.&nbsp;The Donald Trump administration could take legal recourse, moving to the Supreme Court for intervention.&nbsp;Miran's sudden confirmation and Lisa Cook's lawsuit come amid Trump's pressure on the bank to slash interest rates. Trump claims that the decision should be taken because the country's inflation rates have remained low. However, experts worry that Trump's interference&nbsp;could threaten the separation between the independent central bank and electoral politics.&nbsp;Miran holds a PhD in economics from Harvard University and served as a senior advisor in the Treasury Department during Donald Trump's first presidency.

In a big win for US President Donald Trump, who seeks a Fed rate cut and has been trying to edge out Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the US Senate on Monday cleared his choice candidate for a major role at the Federal Reserve.

In a big win for US President Donald Trump, who seeks a Fed rate cut and has been trying to edge out Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the US Senate on Monday cleared his choice candidate for a major role at the Federal Reserve. The decision came just after a US federal appeals court ruled Monday night that Federal Governor Lisa Cook can remain in her position. Donald Trump wants to fire her as she is not heeding his administration's open demand to lower the Federal rates, which dictate the rates of loans granted to the masses for consumer spending, including buying houses and cars. Both the real estate and auto sectors are crucial for any country's economy. On Tuesday, the American central bank's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which sets policy rates, will start a two-day huddle. All eyes will be on the outcomes of this gathering amid concern over political pressure faced by the independent central bank. Stephen Miran, who chairs the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), was included in the Fed's board of governors and FOMC. The Republican-majority Senate voted 48-47 to confirm Stephen Miran's appointment. Why is his inclusion important? The FOMC, which steers the world's largest economy, has 12 voting members. Seven of these members are of the Federal Reserve's board of governors. This means that Donald Trump will have a say in what the FOMC decides on Federal rates. Lisa Cook will also participate in the gathering to decide the direction the US economy will take. The Donald Trump administration could take legal recourse, moving to the Supreme Court for intervention. Miran's sudden confirmation and Lisa Cook's lawsuit come amid Trump's pressure on the bank to slash interest rates. Trump claims that the decision should be taken because the country's inflation rates have remained low. However, experts worry that Trump's interference could threaten the separation between the independent central bank and electoral politics. Miran holds a PhD in economics from Harvard University and served as a senior advisor in the Treasury Department during Donald Trump's first presidency.

Stephen Miran has been voted in the US Federal Reserve's board. His appointment comes close on the heels of a crucial gathering that would decide whether US Federal Rates would be cut or not. Miran holds a PhD in economics from Harvard University.

Trump's pick enters Federal board: Is he edging out rivals, accommodating loyalists for Fed Rate cut?

The United States is planning to propose a bill that allows taxing American firms 25 percent for using foreign outsourcing services. The bill, if passed, will hit the Indian IT sector, which provides IT services to many bigwigs in the US market. It is expected that the bill will not likely pass in its current form. However, it might set the tone for how American companies view outsourcing.&nbsp;US Republican Senator Bernie Moreno introduced the HIRE Act last week, which proposes taxing companies that hire foreign workers and&nbsp;ignore Americans for jobs. He proposed that the revenue generated from levying these taxes should be used to develop the US workforce. The bill also seeks to bar firms from claiming outsourcing payments as tax-deductible expenses.&nbsp;The Indian IT industry, worth $283 billion, has been thriving for three decades and is a part of India's remarkable growth story. India's IT giants export&nbsp;software services to foreign clients. However, the industry is currently struggling as its US clients have deferred non-essential tech spending due to inflation and Donald Trump-induced tariff uncertainty.<h2>What experts said about outsourcing tax</h2>EY India's compliance head, Jignesh Thakkar, told Reuters that the HIRE Act proposes sweeping changes that could alter the economics of outsourcing and significantly increase the tax liability associated with international service contracts.&nbsp;He said if it passed, the bill could take the tax liability on outsourcing to as high as 60 per cent.&nbsp;Arun Prabhu, partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, said that the bill seeks to make companies less competitive and profitable by levying an artificial cost.&nbsp;HFS Research President Saurabh Gupta, talking about the impact of the proposed bill, said that clients will simply take longer to sign, longer to renew, and longer to commit "transformation dollars".&nbsp;Alcorn Immigration Law CEO Sophie Alcorn said the bill will face backlash in the US, particularly from companies that rely on outsourcing.&nbsp;She said there could also be litigation to challenge several aspects of the bill if it becomes law.&nbsp;Everest Group partner Yugal Joshi said new setups and expansion may be impacted if the proposed tax is imposed.&nbsp;The experts, however, pointed out that the paucity of human capital in the United States can only be addressed through outsourcing.

The United States is planning to propose a bill that allows taxing American firms 25 percent for using foreign outsourcing services.

The United States is planning to propose a bill that allows taxing American firms 25 percent for using foreign outsourcing services. The bill, if passed, will hit the Indian IT sector, which provides IT services to many bigwigs in the US market. It is expected that the bill will not likely pass in its current form. However, it might set the tone for how American companies view outsourcing. US Republican Senator Bernie Moreno introduced the HIRE Act last week, which proposes taxing companies that hire foreign workers and ignore Americans for jobs. He proposed that the revenue generated from levying these taxes should be used to develop the US workforce. The bill also seeks to bar firms from claiming outsourcing payments as tax-deductible expenses. The Indian IT industry, worth $283 billion, has been thriving for three decades and is a part of India's remarkable growth story. India's IT giants export software services to foreign clients. However, the industry is currently struggling as its US clients have deferred non-essential tech spending due to inflation and Donald Trump-induced tariff uncertainty. What experts said about outsourcing tax EY India's compliance head, Jignesh Thakkar, told Reuters that the HIRE Act proposes sweeping changes that could alter the economics of outsourcing and significantly increase the tax liability associated with international service contracts. He said if it passed, the bill could take the tax liability on outsourcing to as high as 60 per cent. Arun Prabhu, partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, said that the bill seeks to make companies less competitive and profitable by levying an artificial cost. HFS Research President Saurabh Gupta, talking about the impact of the proposed bill, said that clients will simply take longer to sign, longer to renew, and longer to commit "transformation dollars". Alcorn Immigration Law CEO Sophie Alcorn said the bill will face backlash in the US, particularly from companies that rely on outsourcing. She said there could also be litigation to challenge several aspects of the bill if it becomes law. Everest Group partner Yugal Joshi said new setups and expansion may be impacted if the proposed tax is imposed. The experts, however, pointed out that the paucity of human capital in the United States can only be addressed through outsourcing.

US Republican Senator Bernie Moreno introduced the HIRE Act. It proposes a 25 per cent tax on outsourcing. If passed, the law will impact Indian IT companies.

How the US bill proposing a 25 per cent tax on outsourcing impacts Indian IT giants

US President Donald Trump's tariffs took effect today. Ratings agency Finch&nbsp;said in a report recently that these tariffs could dampen the business sentiment in the country. These tariffs will make Indian exports to the United States uncompetitive, making goods too expensive. The impact of the tariffs on Indian exports and GDP could also force lakhs of people out of jobs. What can India do?&nbsp;Radhika Rao, economist, DBS Bank, told Reuters that India can take several countermeasures, including seeking alternate markets, strengthening trade and investment ties through multilateral as well as bilateral trade deals. She said US exports amount to a modest 2.3 per cent of India's GDP, but it could have cascading impacts.&nbsp;She, however, expressed hope that the door for negotiations could reopen later this year.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/donald-trump-s-tariff-on-india-in-numbers-which-sectors-are-hardest-hit-which-are-exempt-1756278240521">Also read: Donald Trump's tariff on India in numbers: Which sectors are hardest hit, which are exempt</a>&nbsp;Rajeswari Sengupta, associate professor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, told the agency that the government should adopt trade-oriented policies to boost demand, including free trade agreements with multiple countries, and&nbsp;encourage foreign direct investment by lowering tariffs and non-trade barriers.&nbsp;Around 70 per cent of Indian exports to the United States are under threat because they won't be able to compete with goods manufactured by regional rivals like Bangladesh and Vietnam.&nbsp;Aakanksha Shrawan, assistant professor at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, told Reuters that the government will have to offset the impact on jobs in affected sectors that are "labour-intensive".&nbsp;&nbsp;Teresa John, lead economist, Nirmal Bang Institutional Equities, said that India can mollify the United States by buying more weapons and oil from it and lowering the tariffs on agricultural products like soybeans.&nbsp;According to reports, India's merchandise exports to the US can drop by 40-45 per cent. GTRI said that India's exports can decrease from $87 billion to $49.6 billion this year.

US President Donald Trump's tariffs took effect today. Ratings agency Finch said in a report recently that these tariffs could dampen the business sentiment in the country.

US President Donald Trump's tariffs took effect today. Ratings agency Finch said in a report recently that these tariffs could dampen the business sentiment in the country. These tariffs will make Indian exports to the United States uncompetitive, making goods too expensive. The impact of the tariffs on Indian exports and GDP could also force lakhs of people out of jobs. What can India do? Radhika Rao, economist, DBS Bank, told Reuters that India can take several countermeasures, including seeking alternate markets, strengthening trade and investment ties through multilateral as well as bilateral trade deals. She said US exports amount to a modest 2.3 per cent of India's GDP, but it could have cascading impacts. She, however, expressed hope that the door for negotiations could reopen later this year. Also read: Donald Trump's tariff on India in numbers: Which sectors are hardest hit, which are exempt Rajeswari Sengupta, associate professor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, told the agency that the government should adopt trade-oriented policies to boost demand, including free trade agreements with multiple countries, and encourage foreign direct investment by lowering tariffs and non-trade barriers. Around 70 per cent of Indian exports to the United States are under threat because they won't be able to compete with goods manufactured by regional rivals like Bangladesh and Vietnam. Aakanksha Shrawan, assistant professor at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, told Reuters that the government will have to offset the impact on jobs in affected sectors that are "labour-intensive". Teresa John, lead economist, Nirmal Bang Institutional Equities, said that India can mollify the United States by buying more weapons and oil from it and lowering the tariffs on agricultural products like soybeans. According to reports, India's merchandise exports to the US can drop by 40-45 per cent. GTRI said that India's exports can decrease from $87 billion to $49.6 billion this year.

What do economists say about US President Donald Trump's tariff on India? GTRI said that India's exports can decrease from $87 billion to $49.6 billion this year. Here's how India can offset tariff loss.&nbsp;

Here's what India can do to counter Donald Trump's tariffs

Are you still waiting for the fourth stimulus cheques? Here's what we know. Speculation of the fourth stimulus cheques of $2,000 has surfaced on the Internet. However, there is no official confirmation about this from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the US Congress.<h2>History of stimulus cheques: Will you get it this year?</h2>Three stimulus cheques have been issued. The first stimulus cheque was for up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for married couples, plus $500 per qualifying child under the age of 17. The second was for $600 per individual and $600 per qualifying child. The&nbsp;third was for $1400 per individual or married couple and $1400 for dependents. The deadline for the third such checks was April 15, 2025. The IRS has said in a statement that the claims were false.&nbsp;As of now, the IRS said, there was no recovery rebate for taxpayers to claim. It said it was because no formal legislation had been passed by Congress. The confusion was caused because people mistook it for a recovery rebate credit on 2021 tax returns as additional stimulus payments.<h2>Who can return a federal tax refund on taxes?</h2>The official US website of the US Department of the Treasury says a taxpayer with AGI of up to $75,000 for singles is eligible for the tax credit. For households, the amount is $112,500. For married couples, the amount is $150,000.&nbsp;The refund status can be checked on the IRS's "Where's My Refund" online portal. A person can access their account after entering their Social Security Number, filing status, and refund amount. It can be done 24 hours after filing returns.&nbsp;Taxpayers can also reach out to the IRS at 800-829-1954 phone number.&nbsp;James Fishback, CEO OF Arizona Investment, claimed that DOGE had saved up to $2 trillion, and around 20 per cent of the amount could be reimbursed to taxpayers. Elon Musk and Donald Trump had reportedly backed the idea. However, there is no confirmation from the authorities that the masses would get the money.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Are you still waiting for the fourth stimulus cheques? Here's what we know. Speculation of the fourth stimulus cheques of $2,000 has surfaced on the Internet. However, there is no official confirmation about this from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the US Congress.

Are you still waiting for the fourth stimulus cheques? Here's what we know. Speculation of the fourth stimulus cheques of $2,000 has surfaced on the Internet. However, there is no official confirmation about this from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the US Congress. History of stimulus cheques: Will you get it this year? Three stimulus cheques have been issued. The first stimulus cheque was for up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for married couples, plus $500 per qualifying child under the age of 17. The second was for $600 per individual and $600 per qualifying child. The third was for $1400 per individual or married couple and $1400 for dependents. The deadline for the third such checks was April 15, 2025. The IRS has said in a statement that the claims were false. As of now, the IRS said, there was no recovery rebate for taxpayers to claim. It said it was because no formal legislation had been passed by Congress. The confusion was caused because people mistook it for a recovery rebate credit on 2021 tax returns as additional stimulus payments. Who can return a federal tax refund on taxes? The official US website of the US Department of the Treasury says a taxpayer with AGI of up to $75,000 for singles is eligible for the tax credit. For households, the amount is $112,500. For married couples, the amount is $150,000. The refund status can be checked on the IRS's "Where's My Refund" online portal. A person can access their account after entering their Social Security Number, filing status, and refund amount. It can be done 24 hours after filing returns. Taxpayers can also reach out to the IRS at 800-829-1954 phone number. James Fishback, CEO OF Arizona Investment, claimed that DOGE had saved up to $2 trillion, and around 20 per cent of the amount could be reimbursed to taxpayers. Elon Musk and Donald Trump had reportedly backed the idea. However, there is no confirmation from the authorities that the masses would get the money.

The IRS has denied the rumours of another stimulus cheque. The official US website of the US Department of the Treasury says a taxpayer with AGI of up to $75,000 for singles is eligible for the tax credit, but not stimulus cheque was offered.

Still waiting for the fourth stimulus cheques? Here's what the IRS says

Despite tariff disruptions, India's smartphone exports grew leaps and bounds. In the first four months of the financial year 2026 (April to July), smartphone exports hit the $10 billion mark, a giant 52 per cent hike from $6.4 billion during the same months last financial year. Amid pressure from the Donald Trump administration to manufacture its products in America, Apple led from the front as its iPhone exports rose 63 per cent to $7.5 billion in April-July this year.&nbsp;After the Covid fiasco in China and geopolitical rivalries, Apple had decided to diversify its manufacturing by focusing on countries like India and Vietnam. However, ever since Donald Trump became the President of the United States, the California-based company has been facing pressure to manufacture in America.<h2>Apple's share in smartphone exports rises to 75 per cent</h2>Foxconn, Pegatron, and Tata Electronics, the firms that manufacture iPhones in India, contributed over $7.5 billion to India's total smartphone exports, a whopping 75 percent market share.<h2>Samsung's export declines</h2>Samsung's exports, however, dropped in the April-July quarter compared to the corresponding period last year. Its exports fell from $1.54 billion to $1.24 billion.&nbsp;According to Business Standard, experts highlight cost disadvantages in manufacturing in India, compared with China and Vietnam.&nbsp;Apple manufactures the majority of its products in China, a manufacturing powerhouse. Samsung, Apple's biggest rival, relies on Vietnam, an emerging Southeast Asian manufacturing hub.<h2>India's overshipments grew</h2>Overall, India's electronics shipments grew 43.7 per cent in the first four months -- from $11.24 billion to $16.15 billion. Smartphones accounted for 41 per cent of electronics exports.&nbsp;Last month, Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India for buying oil and weapons from Russia.&nbsp;The US accused India of funding Moscow's war in Ukraine by buying Russian products. New Delhi, however, says that by buying discounted Russian oil, it is doing what is good for its people.

Despite tariff disruptions, India's smartphone exports grew leaps and bounds. In the first four months of the financial year 2026 (April to July), smartphone exports hit the $10 billion mark, a giant 52 per cent hike from $6.4 billion during the same months last financial year. 

Despite tariff disruptions, India's smartphone exports grew leaps and bounds. In the first four months of the financial year 2026 (April to July), smartphone exports hit the $10 billion mark, a giant 52 per cent hike from $6.4 billion during the same months last financial year. Amid pressure from the Donald Trump administration to manufacture its products in America, Apple led from the front as its iPhone exports rose 63 per cent to $7.5 billion in April-July this year. After the Covid fiasco in China and geopolitical rivalries, Apple had decided to diversify its manufacturing by focusing on countries like India and Vietnam. However, ever since Donald Trump became the President of the United States, the California-based company has been facing pressure to manufacture in America. Apple's share in smartphone exports rises to 75 per cent Foxconn, Pegatron, and Tata Electronics, the firms that manufacture iPhones in India, contributed over $7.5 billion to India's total smartphone exports, a whopping 75 percent market share. Samsung's export declines Samsung's exports, however, dropped in the April-July quarter compared to the corresponding period last year. Its exports fell from $1.54 billion to $1.24 billion. According to Business Standard, experts highlight cost disadvantages in manufacturing in India, compared with China and Vietnam. Apple manufactures the majority of its products in China, a manufacturing powerhouse. Samsung, Apple's biggest rival, relies on Vietnam, an emerging Southeast Asian manufacturing hub. India's overshipments grew Overall, India's electronics shipments grew 43.7 per cent in the first four months -- from $11.24 billion to $16.15 billion. Smartphones accounted for 41 per cent of electronics exports. Last month, Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India for buying oil and weapons from Russia. The US accused India of funding Moscow's war in Ukraine by buying Russian products. New Delhi, however, says that by buying discounted Russian oil, it is doing what is good for its people.

Apple's share in India's smartphone manufacturing in the first quarter of the financial year 2026 was 75 per cent. Riding on the smartphone wave, India's overall electronics exports also grew. However, Samsung's exports declined.

Amid US tariff pressure, Apple leads India's massive smartphone export surge

The United States offered a $10 million reward on Thursday for information leading to the arrest of Juan Jose Farias Alvarez, head of the Mexican drug trafficking group Carteles Unidos.&nbsp;Farias Alvarez, nicknamed "El Abuelo," or the grandfather, was one of five high-ranking members of Carteles Unidos -- the United Cartels in English -- whose criminal indictments were unsealed by the Justice Department on Thursday.&nbsp;"Today's charges are designed to dismantle the United Cartels and bring their leaders to justice for unleashing death and destruction on American citizens," Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in a statement.&nbsp;The US Treasury Department simultaneously announced it was imposing sanctions on members of the United Cartels and another group known as Los Viagras.&nbsp;"Treasury, alongside our partners in US law enforcement, will continue to target every effort by the cartels to generate revenue for their violent, criminal schemes," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.&nbsp;The State Department designated the Michoacan-based United Cartels and other drug trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organizations in February.&nbsp;Aside from Farias Alvarez, rewards of $5 million each were announced for Nicolas Sierra Santana, known as "El Gordo," and Alfonso Fernandez Magallon, known as "Poncho," and $3 million each for Luis Enrique Barragan Chavez, known as "Wicho," and Edgar Orozco Cabadas, known as “El Kamoni.”&nbsp;According to the Justice Department, the United Cartels are a major supplier of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine to the United States.&nbsp;"Profits from US drug sales are allegedly used to acquire heavy weaponry, hire mercenaries, bribe local officials, and fund lavish lifestyles for cartel leaders," it said.&nbsp;The announcement comes two days after Mexico transferred 26 wanted fugitives to the United States, including several high-ranking members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel.&nbsp;The transfer was the second since Republican Donald Trump returned to the White House in January.&nbsp;In late February, Mexico sent 29 accused drug traffickers to the United States, including Rafael Caro Quintero, who was accused of kidnapping and killing US Drug Enforcement Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in 1985.

The United States offered a $10 million reward on Thursday for information leading to the arrest of Juan Jose Farias Alvarez, head of the Mexican drug trafficking group Carteles Unidos.

The United States offered a $10 million reward on Thursday for information leading to the arrest of Juan Jose Farias Alvarez, head of the Mexican drug trafficking group Carteles Unidos. Farias Alvarez, nicknamed "El Abuelo," or the grandfather, was one of five high-ranking members of Carteles Unidos -- the United Cartels in English -- whose criminal indictments were unsealed by the Justice Department on Thursday. "Today's charges are designed to dismantle the United Cartels and bring their leaders to justice for unleashing death and destruction on American citizens," Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in a statement. The US Treasury Department simultaneously announced it was imposing sanctions on members of the United Cartels and another group known as Los Viagras. "Treasury, alongside our partners in US law enforcement, will continue to target every effort by the cartels to generate revenue for their violent, criminal schemes," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. The State Department designated the Michoacan-based United Cartels and other drug trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organizations in February. Aside from Farias Alvarez, rewards of $5 million each were announced for Nicolas Sierra Santana, known as "El Gordo," and Alfonso Fernandez Magallon, known as "Poncho," and $3 million each for Luis Enrique Barragan Chavez, known as "Wicho," and Edgar Orozco Cabadas, known as “El Kamoni.” According to the Justice Department, the United Cartels are a major supplier of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine to the United States. "Profits from US drug sales are allegedly used to acquire heavy weaponry, hire mercenaries, bribe local officials, and fund lavish lifestyles for cartel leaders," it said. The announcement comes two days after Mexico transferred 26 wanted fugitives to the United States, including several high-ranking members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel. The transfer was the second since Republican Donald Trump returned to the White House in January. In late February, Mexico sent 29 accused drug traffickers to the United States, including Rafael Caro Quintero, who was accused of kidnapping and killing US Drug Enforcement Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in 1985.

Farias Alvarez is one of five high-ranking members of Carteles Unidos -- the United Cartels in English.

US offers $10 million reward for United Cartels leader's arrest

At least one person was killed and 10 others injured after multiple explosions at a US Steel plant in Pennsylvania on Monday (Aug 11), officials said. Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed the blasts at the Clairton Coke Works plant, located about 25 km from Pittsburgh, and said injured workers had been taken to local hospitals. “Multiple explosions occurred today at US Steel Clairton Coke Works,” he said in a post on X, adding, "Injured employees have now been transported to local hospitals to receive care, and search-and-rescue efforts remain active at the plant". Search and rescue operations were continuing Monday night, with one person still unaccounted for, according to Allegheny County Police.<h2>What happened?</h2>Clairton Coke Works is the largest coking facility in the United States, producing coke used in steelmaking. US Steel said the incident occurred around 11 am local time (1500 GMT) between two batteries at Clairton Coke Works, and emergency teams responded immediately. Unverified videos on social media showed firefighters battling flames and thick smoke at the gutted industrial site. According to officials, investigators are trying to determine the source and reason behind the explosion. Calling it a tragedy, Scott Buckiso, Executive Vice President and Chief Manufacturing Officer for US Steel, said that “Obviously this is a tragedy we want to understand.”In a statement, CEO David Burritt said, "During times like this, U.S. Steel employees come together to extend their love, prayers, and support to everyone affected."Authorities said a previously missing worker was rescued and hospitalised, adding that "nine [other] people were transported to area hospitals to be treated for a variety of injuries." &nbsp;

In Pennsylvania, United States, one person was killed and at least 10 others were injured after multiple explosions at the Clairton Coke Works steel plant. The rescue operation is ongoing.

At least one person was killed and 10 others injured after multiple explosions at a US Steel plant in Pennsylvania on Monday (Aug 11), officials said. Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed the blasts at the Clairton Coke Works plant, located about 25 km from Pittsburgh, and said injured workers had been taken to local hospitals. “Multiple explosions occurred today at US Steel Clairton Coke Works,” he said in a post on X, adding, "Injured employees have now been transported to local hospitals to receive care, and search-and-rescue efforts remain active at the plant". Search and rescue operations were continuing Monday night, with one person still unaccounted for, according to Allegheny County Police. What happened? Clairton Coke Works is the largest coking facility in the United States, producing coke used in steelmaking. US Steel said the incident occurred around 11 am local time (1500 GMT) between two batteries at Clairton Coke Works, and emergency teams responded immediately. Unverified videos on social media showed firefighters battling flames and thick smoke at the gutted industrial site. According to officials, investigators are trying to determine the source and reason behind the explosion. Calling it a tragedy, Scott Buckiso, Executive Vice President and Chief Manufacturing Officer for US Steel, said that “Obviously this is a tragedy we want to understand.” In a statement, CEO David Burritt said, "During times like this, U.S. Steel employees come together to extend their love, prayers, and support to everyone affected." Authorities said a previously missing worker was rescued and hospitalised, adding that "nine [other] people were transported to area hospitals to be treated for a variety of injuries."

In Pennsylvania, United States, one person was killed and at least 10 others were injured after multiple explosions at the Clairton Coke Works steel plant. The rescue operation is ongoing.

One dead, 10 injured in explosions at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania

Lip-Bu Tan, the CEO of Intel, attempted to clear the air about his alleged links to Chinese firms, saying misinformation has been circulated about his past roles at some China-linked firms and that he has been engaging with the US administration to address its concerns. US President Donald Trump demanded his resignation over an alleged conflict&nbsp;of interest.&nbsp;"There has been a lot of misinformation circulating about my past roles at Walden International and Cadence Design Systems. I want to be clear: Over 40+ years in the industry, I’ve built relationships around the world and across our diverse ecosystem – and I have always operated within the highest legal and ethical standards. My reputation has been built on trust – on doing what I say I’ll do, and doing it the right way. This is the same way I am leading Intel," he said.&nbsp;He said he and Intel are in touch with the US administration.&nbsp;He said Intel's board is supportive of his work.&nbsp;"It’s especially exciting to see us ramping toward high-volume manufacturing using the most advanced semiconductor process technology in the country later this year. It will be a major milestone that’s a testament to your work and the important role Intel plays in the US technology ecosystem," he added.&nbsp;Tan said he has been living in the United States for 40 years, and he loves the country. He called leading Intel a "privilege".&nbsp;Donald Trump said on Thursday that the Intel CEO must resign.&nbsp;"The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately. There is no other solution to this problem. Thank you for your attention to this problem!" he wrote on Truth Social.&nbsp;US Senator Tom Cotton alleged that the Intel CEO had investments in chip firms in China linked to the Chinese military or the Communist Party.

Lip-Bu Tan, the CEO of Intel, attempted to clear the air about his alleged links to Chinese firms, saying misinformation has been circulated about his past roles at some China-linked firms and that he has been engaging with the US administration to address its concerns. 

Lip-Bu Tan, the CEO of Intel, attempted to clear the air about his alleged links to Chinese firms, saying misinformation has been circulated about his past roles at some China-linked firms and that he has been engaging with the US administration to address its concerns. US President Donald Trump demanded his resignation over an alleged conflict of interest. "There has been a lot of misinformation circulating about my past roles at Walden International and Cadence Design Systems. I want to be clear: Over 40+ years in the industry, I’ve built relationships around the world and across our diverse ecosystem – and I have always operated within the highest legal and ethical standards. My reputation has been built on trust – on doing what I say I’ll do, and doing it the right way. This is the same way I am leading Intel," he said. He said he and Intel are in touch with the US administration. He said Intel's board is supportive of his work. "It’s especially exciting to see us ramping toward high-volume manufacturing using the most advanced semiconductor process technology in the country later this year. It will be a major milestone that’s a testament to your work and the important role Intel plays in the US technology ecosystem," he added. Tan said he has been living in the United States for 40 years, and he loves the country. He called leading Intel a "privilege". Donald Trump said on Thursday that the Intel CEO must resign. "The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately. There is no other solution to this problem. Thank you for your attention to this problem!" he wrote on Truth Social. US Senator Tom Cotton alleged that the Intel CEO had investments in chip firms in China linked to the Chinese military or the Communist Party.

Donald Trump on Thursday flagged alleged conflict of interest of Lip-Bu Tan and sought his resignation.

Lip-Bu Tan, Intel CEO, responds to Donald Trump's 'resign' post: 'Misinformation...'

The Ministry of Defence has refuted a media report claiming New Delhi had cancelled Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to the United States in retaliation against Donald Trump's tariffs on India. It also rejected the claim made in the report that India had put into abeyance plans to purchase arms and aircraft from the US.&nbsp;“The news reports on India pausing the talks related to defence purchases with the US are false and fabricated. It is clarified that the various cases of procurement are being progressed as per the extant procedures,” an MoD source said.&nbsp;Reuters reported that New Delhi had reportedly put into abeyance its plans to procure new weapons and aircraft from the United States.&nbsp;Citing unnamed sources, Reuters reported that India was planning to send Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to the United States in the coming weeks to announce&nbsp;purchases of some defence equipment, but the trip had been cancelled.&nbsp;The agency&nbsp;reported that Rajnath Singh was planning to announce the purchase of six Boeing P-8I reconnaissance aircraft and support systems for the Indian Navy.&nbsp;Over the past few weeks, the Donald Trump administration has imposed two tranches of tariffs on Indian exports to the United States because of New Delhi's continual oil and weapons trade with Russia.&nbsp;Several US politicians have accused India of funding Moscow's war in Ukraine indirectly by buying Russian oil.&nbsp;New Delhi says it has been doing what's required for its energy security and that it has been unfairly targeted. It also pointed out that the US didn't take action against others buying Russian oil.&nbsp;Reuters reported that Delhi and Washington were in talks for India's purchases of Stryker combat vehicles made by General Dynamics Land Systems and Javelin anti-tank missiles developed by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. These talks had been paused, according to the agency.&nbsp;Russia is Delhi's top weapons supplier. However, over the past few years, India has diversified its purchase options, importing aircraft and equipment from France, Israel and the United States.&nbsp;New Delhi has also been buying oil from Russia since 2022, when Moscow attacked Ukraine, and many American allies halted imports due to US pressure.

Days after Donald Trump imposed tariffs against India for buying oil and weapons from Russia, New Delhi has reportedly put into abeyance its plans to procure new weapons and aircraft from the United States.

The Ministry of Defence has refuted a media report claiming New Delhi had cancelled Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to the United States in retaliation against Donald Trump's tariffs on India. It also rejected the claim made in the report that India had put into abeyance plans to purchase arms and aircraft from the US. “The news reports on India pausing the talks related to defence purchases with the US are false and fabricated. It is clarified that the various cases of procurement are being progressed as per the extant procedures,” an MoD source said. Reuters reported that New Delhi had reportedly put into abeyance its plans to procure new weapons and aircraft from the United States. Citing unnamed sources, Reuters reported that India was planning to send Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to the United States in the coming weeks to announce purchases of some defence equipment, but the trip had been cancelled. The agency reported that Rajnath Singh was planning to announce the purchase of six Boeing P-8I reconnaissance aircraft and support systems for the Indian Navy. Over the past few weeks, the Donald Trump administration has imposed two tranches of tariffs on Indian exports to the United States because of New Delhi's continual oil and weapons trade with Russia. Several US politicians have accused India of funding Moscow's war in Ukraine indirectly by buying Russian oil. New Delhi says it has been doing what's required for its energy security and that it has been unfairly targeted. It also pointed out that the US didn't take action against others buying Russian oil. Reuters reported that Delhi and Washington were in talks for India's purchases of Stryker combat vehicles made by General Dynamics Land Systems and Javelin anti-tank missiles developed by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. These talks had been paused, according to the agency. Russia is Delhi's top weapons supplier. However, over the past few years, India has diversified its purchase options, importing aircraft and equipment from France, Israel and the United States. New Delhi has also been buying oil from Russia since 2022, when Moscow attacked Ukraine, and many American allies halted imports due to US pressure.

The report action came days after Donald Trump imposed an additional 25 per cent tariffs against India.

India paused plan to buy US arms? Here's what MoD said

A Chicago man arrested for the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in the US capital Washington, could potentially face the death penalty if convicted of murder and hate crime charges, officials said Thursday.&nbsp;US Attorney General Pam Bondi will ultimately decide whether to seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the May 21 attack, federal prosecutor Jeanine Pirro told reporters.&nbsp;Rodriguez, 31, was arrested immediately after the shooting of Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and his fiancee, Sarah Milgrim, 26, outside the Capital Jewish Museum.&nbsp;Pirro said that in addition to two counts of first-degree murder, a grand jury has charged Rodriguez with hate crimes “because of his bias against the people of Israel.” "We have a problem with anti-Semitism in this country," Pirro said. “It's a problem and we're not going to tolerate it.”&nbsp;Rodriguez allegedly shouted "Free Palestine" as he was taken away by police after the shooting and told officers “I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza.”&nbsp;FBI agent Reid Davis said Rodriguez is believed to have acted alone.&nbsp;"Based on his writings and communications, we believe he was a lone wolf actor motivated by anti-Zionist and pro-Palestinian ideology with the goal of conducting a mass shooting to call attention to his political agenda," Davis said.&nbsp;Lischinsky, an Israeli citizen, was a researcher at the Israeli embassy, while Milgrim, an American, worked for its public diplomacy department. The couple were engaged to be married.

A Chicago man arrested for the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in the US capital Washington, could potentially face the death penalty if convicted of murder and hate crime charges, officials said Thursday.

A Chicago man arrested for the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in the US capital Washington, could potentially face the death penalty if convicted of murder and hate crime charges, officials said Thursday. US Attorney General Pam Bondi will ultimately decide whether to seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the May 21 attack, federal prosecutor Jeanine Pirro told reporters. Rodriguez, 31, was arrested immediately after the shooting of Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and his fiancee, Sarah Milgrim, 26, outside the Capital Jewish Museum. Pirro said that in addition to two counts of first-degree murder, a grand jury has charged Rodriguez with hate crimes “because of his bias against the people of Israel.” "We have a problem with anti-Semitism in this country," Pirro said. “It's a problem and we're not going to tolerate it.” Rodriguez allegedly shouted "Free Palestine" as he was taken away by police after the shooting and told officers “I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza.” FBI agent Reid Davis said Rodriguez is believed to have acted alone. "Based on his writings and communications, we believe he was a lone wolf actor motivated by anti-Zionist and pro-Palestinian ideology with the goal of conducting a mass shooting to call attention to his political agenda," Davis said. Lischinsky, an Israeli citizen, was a researcher at the Israeli embassy, while Milgrim, an American, worked for its public diplomacy department. The couple were engaged to be married.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi will ultimately decide whether to seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez.

Suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staffers could face death penalty

An Indian family in Texas, US was performing traditional rituals as part of their housewarming ceremony. However, the twist in the tale was when the sacred fire ritual known as havan invited firefighters to the scene after they saw dense smoke. A family member posted a video of the ceremony on Instagram, captioning it: "Cultural Misunderstanding 101: Hindu Puja is not a fire emergency." When you're having a Hindu housewarming puja, and the fire department pulls up.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/jd-vance-s-obsession-with-ufo-sightings-wants-to-get-to-the-bottom-of-mystery-1754363660217/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/jd-vance-s-obsession-with-ufo-sightings-wants-to-get-to-the-bottom-of-mystery-1754363660217/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The visuals posted on social media show the family participating in the ceremony, which is a common ritual practised to celebrate auspicious occasions of new beginnings. In this case, it was the latter. Probably an unusual occurrence in the vicinity, and so the Bedford Fire Department showed up to investigate the matter. They arrived at the smoke-filled garage, which may also seem strange for those unaware of the significance of seeing people dressed in ethnic attire and standing in smoke. That may be a sight to behold if unaware of the cultural relevance.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/south-korean-creator-teaches-bhojpuri-phrases-to-students-video-goes-viral-watch-1754238188094">South Korean man teaches Bhojpuri phrases to students, video goes viral - WATCH</a>&nbsp;As part of the investigation, the officials were seen talking to the family. There is no update on whether action has been taken, and even on the bit if the family was violating fire safety regulations as per local authorities. As the video went viral, netizens have been weighing in on the matter. Many are looking at it with amusement, as what is normal in India can trigger such a reaction in a foreign land. This particular episode has many laugh at the reaction a puja garnered. Diversity of opinion on social media is widely noticed, and so there were many who criticised it as well.&nbsp;

An Indian family in Texas, US was performing traditional rituals as part of their housewarming ceremony. However, the twist in the tale was when the sacred fire ritual known as havan invited firefighters to the scene after they saw dense smoke.

An Indian family in Texas, US was performing traditional rituals as part of their housewarming ceremony. However, the twist in the tale was when the sacred fire ritual known as havan invited firefighters to the scene after they saw dense smoke. A family member posted a video of the ceremony on Instagram, captioning it: "Cultural Misunderstanding 101: Hindu Puja is not a fire emergency." When you're having a Hindu housewarming puja, and the fire department pulls up. https://www.wionews.com/videos/jd-vance-s-obsession-with-ufo-sightings-wants-to-get-to-the-bottom-of-mystery-1754363660217/embed The visuals posted on social media show the family participating in the ceremony, which is a common ritual practised to celebrate auspicious occasions of new beginnings. In this case, it was the latter. Probably an unusual occurrence in the vicinity, and so the Bedford Fire Department showed up to investigate the matter. They arrived at the smoke-filled garage, which may also seem strange for those unaware of the significance of seeing people dressed in ethnic attire and standing in smoke. That may be a sight to behold if unaware of the cultural relevance. Also read: South Korean man teaches Bhojpuri phrases to students, video goes viral - WATCH As part of the investigation, the officials were seen talking to the family. There is no update on whether action has been taken, and even on the bit if the family was violating fire safety regulations as per local authorities. As the video went viral, netizens have been weighing in on the matter. Many are looking at it with amusement, as what is normal in India can trigger such a reaction in a foreign land. This particular episode has many laugh at the reaction a puja garnered. Diversity of opinion on social media is widely noticed, and so there were many who criticised it as well.

An Indian family in Texas, US was performing traditional rituals as part of their housewarming ceremony. However, the twist in the tale was when the sacred fire ritual known as havan invited firefighters to the scene after they saw dense smoke.

'Cultural Misunderstanding': Indian family's house warming 'havan' in US had firefighters rush to the scene

A Human Rights Watch report has revealed&nbsp;that three Miami immigrant detention facilities subjected people to inhumane treatment, including life-threatening situations. The report said that ICE detention facilities were becoming overcrowded and conditions were deteriorating. It said that detainees were made to eat their food "like a dog", with their hands tied behind their backs. They were made to keep their shoes as a pillow and sleep on just cold concrete floors without any bedding.&nbsp;Investigators say conditions at the Krome North Processing Center, Federal Detention Center, and Broward Transitional Center flouted international law and were inhumane, reported USA Today.&nbsp;The report, authored by Alison Leal Parker, deputy director of the Human Rights Watch’s US Program, said that the conditions for people held in the detention facilities were "not the way that any legitimate, functioning government should treat people within its custody".&nbsp;Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, called the report false. She said that all detainees were being provided with meals, medical treatment, and lawyers.&nbsp;Harpinder Singh Chauhan, 56, spent time at all three facilities. He opened businesses, which went bankrupt. He told USA Today that he spent days in cold, crowded processing cells without beds or showers. He said the authorities denied him medical care, including insulin for his diabetes and an inhaler for his asthma.&nbsp;He said the facility had no soap, and detainees were forced to wash their hands with shampoo.&nbsp;Detainees were often thrashed and forced into solitary confinement as punishment. One man was even hogtied.&nbsp;On April 15, Chauhan was interned in a Federal Detention Center, where he went without food for a day. In the evening, he and others were forced to eat with their hands tied, like a dog.&nbsp;“You’ve got to kind of prop it up with your knees and then eat out of it like a dog,” Chauhan, US Today.&nbsp;&nbsp;A 44-year-old Haitian woman, Marie Ange Blaise, died at the facility in April. Human Rights Watch said in the report that&nbsp;her medical emergency was not treated urgently.

A Human Rights Watch report has revealed that three Miami immigrant detention facilities subjected people to inhumane treatment, including life-threatening situations. The report said that ICE detention facilities were becoming overcrowded and conditions were deteriorating. 

A Human Rights Watch report has revealed that three Miami immigrant detention facilities subjected people to inhumane treatment, including life-threatening situations. The report said that ICE detention facilities were becoming overcrowded and conditions were deteriorating. It said that detainees were made to eat their food "like a dog", with their hands tied behind their backs. They were made to keep their shoes as a pillow and sleep on just cold concrete floors without any bedding. Investigators say conditions at the Krome North Processing Center, Federal Detention Center, and Broward Transitional Center flouted international law and were inhumane, reported USA Today. The report, authored by Alison Leal Parker, deputy director of the Human Rights Watch’s US Program, said that the conditions for people held in the detention facilities were "not the way that any legitimate, functioning government should treat people within its custody". Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, called the report false. She said that all detainees were being provided with meals, medical treatment, and lawyers. Harpinder Singh Chauhan, 56, spent time at all three facilities. He opened businesses, which went bankrupt. He told USA Today that he spent days in cold, crowded processing cells without beds or showers. He said the authorities denied him medical care, including insulin for his diabetes and an inhaler for his asthma. He said the facility had no soap, and detainees were forced to wash their hands with shampoo. Detainees were often thrashed and forced into solitary confinement as punishment. One man was even hogtied. On April 15, Chauhan was interned in a Federal Detention Center, where he went without food for a day. In the evening, he and others were forced to eat with their hands tied, like a dog. “You’ve got to kind of prop it up with your knees and then eat out of it like a dog,” Chauhan, US Today. A 44-year-old Haitian woman, Marie Ange Blaise, died at the facility in April. Human Rights Watch said in the report that her medical emergency was not treated urgently.

Investigators say conditions at the Krome North Processing Center, Federal Detention Center, and Broward Transitional Center flouted international law and were inhumane.

Immigrants forced to eat 'like a dog' in US detention centers: Report

A heat dome is swirling over the eastern part of the US, warned meteorologists. More than 70 million people are at risk of facing intense heat and potential record-breaking temperatures. According to the forecast by the National Weather Service, a branch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the number of people affected will be 90 million by July 25.. The meteorological department has attributed the miserable heat condition to a phenomenon called the heat dome.<h2>What is a heat dome?</h2>A heat dome is a weather pattern when a high-pressure system traps hot air in a place, like a lid on a pot. This causes the temperature to increase drastically while suppressing cloud formation and heat. Thus leading to an intense period of heat and humidity. The current period of heat is estimated over the Midwest and Southeast United States at 115°F or higher in some cities.<h2>Which US cities are affected by the current heat dome?</h2>According to the Heat Advisory, more than 160 million Americans are at risk of excessive heat. The most intense being Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, the Carolinas, and Virginia. The southeast region is at most risk with the heat dome centred over Memphis, Tennessee. Cities like Baltimore and Inn Harbour have already faced their highest temperature for the month, St. Louis, Chicago, Memphis, Des Moines, and Louisville are recording in the range of 105-115 degrees.&nbsp;In the corn belt areas with huge corn fields are releasing massive amounts of water which are creating a humid room of steam known as ‘corn sweat’, raising the heat index outside of the thermometer's measurement.&nbsp;<h2>How long will the extreme heat last in the eastern US?</h2>According to meteorologists, this is likely to last till the end of July. The temperature will remain dangerously high across the Southwest and the Midwest. There is another disturbing pattern around the border of the heat dome, also known as the ring of fire. Moist air at the perimeter of the ring of fire is creating thunderstorms and flash floods, especially in Appalachia, the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Southeast.<h2>Is global warming behind the frequent heat domes in the US?</h2>According to Climate Central’s Climate Shift Index, human-induced climate change has made the occurrence of the dome 3-5 times more likely. What is more disturbing is the trend of 'wet heat', which is heat with humidity, as it is particularly disturbing for the body's cooling mechanism. These increased frequency and intensity of heat waves are most likely to lead to infrastructure strain, such as energy grids and transportation systems, as well as increase the risk of heat-related illness among the public.&nbsp;<h2> &nbsp;</h2>

A major heat dome is lingering over the eastern part of the US, which will be affecting at least 90 million people with miserable heat, followed by instances of thunderstorms and flash floods. Know all about the heat dome, which cities to be affected and why it is a recurring phenomenon.

A heat dome is swirling over the eastern part of the US, warned meteorologists. More than 70 million people are at risk of facing intense heat and potential record-breaking temperatures. According to the forecast by the National Weather Service, a branch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the number of people affected will be 90 million by July 25.. The meteorological department has attributed the miserable heat condition to a phenomenon called the heat dome. What is a heat dome? A heat dome is a weather pattern when a high-pressure system traps hot air in a place, like a lid on a pot. This causes the temperature to increase drastically while suppressing cloud formation and heat. Thus leading to an intense period of heat and humidity. The current period of heat is estimated over the Midwest and Southeast United States at 115°F or higher in some cities. Which US cities are affected by the current heat dome? According to the Heat Advisory, more than 160 million Americans are at risk of excessive heat. The most intense being Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, the Carolinas, and Virginia. The southeast region is at most risk with the heat dome centred over Memphis, Tennessee. Cities like Baltimore and Inn Harbour have already faced their highest temperature for the month, St. Louis, Chicago, Memphis, Des Moines, and Louisville are recording in the range of 105-115 degrees. In the corn belt areas with huge corn fields are releasing massive amounts of water which are creating a humid room of steam known as ‘corn sweat’, raising the heat index outside of the thermometer's measurement. How long will the extreme heat last in the eastern US? According to meteorologists, this is likely to last till the end of July. The temperature will remain dangerously high across the Southwest and the Midwest. There is another disturbing pattern around the border of the heat dome, also known as the ring of fire. Moist air at the perimeter of the ring of fire is creating thunderstorms and flash floods, especially in Appalachia, the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Southeast. Is global warming behind the frequent heat domes in the US? According to Climate Central’s Climate Shift Index, human-induced climate change has made the occurrence of the dome 3-5 times more likely. What is more disturbing is the trend of 'wet heat', which is heat with humidity, as it is particularly disturbing for the body's cooling mechanism. These increased frequency and intensity of heat waves are most likely to lead to infrastructure strain, such as energy grids and transportation systems, as well as increase the risk of heat-related illness among the public.

A major heat dome is lingering over the eastern part of the US, which will be affecting at least 90 million people with miserable heat, followed by instances of thunderstorms and flash floods. Know all about the heat dome, which cities to be affected and why it is a recurring phenomenon.

Blistering heat dome smothers US: ‘Corn Sweat’ and climate change drive Midwest into triple-digit chaos?

For the first time in over 15 years, the United States has stationed its nuclear weapons in Britain, one of its closest strategic allies. An American C-17 transport plane visited RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk last week, flying from New Mexico's Kirtland Air Force base, where the US Air Force keeps its nuclear arsenal. This flight contained nuclear bombs, according to&nbsp;several reports.&nbsp;The Barack Obama administration had removed these weapons from British soil in 2008. The Telegraph, UK, quoting unclassified documents, reported that there were plans for an upcoming "nuclear mission". While the authorities didn't comment on the nuclear mission, experts told the newspaper that the C-17 flight last week closely matched previous missions by the USAF to transport nuclear bombs.&nbsp;On Thursday, the authorities restricted airspace over the base. The&nbsp;aircraft didn't immediately return to the United States, in what appeared to be a "one-way drop off", reported The Times. The plane refueled over the east coast of the US, a clue that it was on an urgent mission.&nbsp;RAF Lakenheath hosts USAF’s 48th Fighter Wing, which contains two squadrons of F-15E Strike Eagle fast jets and two squadrons of the fifth-generation F-35A jets. The UK is planning to buy its squadron of F-35As. These warplanes can drop nuclear gravity bombs. According to reports, the British planes are expected to be equipped with US weapons.&nbsp;If this comes to fruition, Britain will have the capacity to launch nuclear weapons from the air.&nbsp;“This decision reintroduces a nuclear role for the RAF for the first time since the UK retired its sovereign air-launched nuclear weapons after the Cold War,” said the UK government's document.The decision to host US nuclear bombs shows NATO's changed nuclear posture in the face of Russia's invasion and protracted war in Ukraine.&nbsp;The Lakenheath facility had bought new blast shields recently and was building a “surety dormitory”, a name used by the US for a safe storage of nuclear weapons.

For the first time in more than 15 years, the United States has stationed its nuclear weapons in Britain, one of its closest strategic allies.

For the first time in over 15 years, the United States has stationed its nuclear weapons in Britain, one of its closest strategic allies. An American C-17 transport plane visited RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk last week, flying from New Mexico's Kirtland Air Force base, where the US Air Force keeps its nuclear arsenal. This flight contained nuclear bombs, according to several reports. The Barack Obama administration had removed these weapons from British soil in 2008. The Telegraph, UK, quoting unclassified documents, reported that there were plans for an upcoming "nuclear mission". While the authorities didn't comment on the nuclear mission, experts told the newspaper that the C-17 flight last week closely matched previous missions by the USAF to transport nuclear bombs. On Thursday, the authorities restricted airspace over the base. The aircraft didn't immediately return to the United States, in what appeared to be a "one-way drop off", reported The Times. The plane refueled over the east coast of the US, a clue that it was on an urgent mission. RAF Lakenheath hosts USAF’s 48th Fighter Wing, which contains two squadrons of F-15E Strike Eagle fast jets and two squadrons of the fifth-generation F-35A jets. The UK is planning to buy its squadron of F-35As. These warplanes can drop nuclear gravity bombs. According to reports, the British planes are expected to be equipped with US weapons. If this comes to fruition, Britain will have the capacity to launch nuclear weapons from the air. “This decision reintroduces a nuclear role for the RAF for the first time since the UK retired its sovereign air-launched nuclear weapons after the Cold War,” said the UK government's document. The decision to host US nuclear bombs shows NATO's changed nuclear posture in the face of Russia's invasion and protracted war in Ukraine. The Lakenheath facility had bought new blast shields recently and was building a “surety dormitory”, a name used by the US for a safe storage of nuclear weapons.

The Lakenheath facility had bought new blast shields recently and was building a “surety dormitory”.

US military stations nuclear weapons in Britain after 15 years. Here's why

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. In the United States' Indianapolis, a mother of seven children has been arrested for allegedly trying to pimp out her baby for sex in exchange for $400. The woman, identified as 32-year-old Morgan Stapp, as per reports, sent a Snapchat message to an unidentified man offering him an opportunity to sexually assault her 7-month-old daughter in exchange for the money. She reportedly told him that he would have to pay half the amount before raping the infant and half after. She was arrested for her crime on July 8 and has been released since then on a bail bond of $100,000. Furthermore, she was charged with child sex trafficking (attempt to commit), a level 2 felony. If convicted, she faces a fixed sentence of 10 to 30 years in prison.<h2>What happened?</h2>As per reports, on 1 November 2024, the mother of seven tried to facilitate a sexual relation between a man on Snapchat and her seven-month-old daughter. As per information from a probable cause affidavit filed in the case, she allegedly messaged a man indicating that he could sexually assault the little girl in exchange for $400. "U can (expletive) her for 400$. Half now, rest after. I'll send my address I do live alone, and her dad is not in the picture," the alleged message read, as reported by People.The message was flagged by Snapchat, and authorities intervened. 10 days after the message was sent, FBI agents met with Stapp at her residence in Indianapolis. The mother denied sending the alarming message and allegedly claimed that her account, username 'morgan-stapp' had been hacked. She also told agents that she had received an email saying her Snapchat account has been permanently banned due to "online commercial transactions".However, after a search warrant was obtained in the horrifying case, it was discovered that Strapp not only still had access to the account, but she had also clicked and saved images of herself in the app gallery. Agents also found that she had sent over 7,000 messages between Oct 29 and November 1, including 81 that reportedly said: "Would you be interested in buying my nudes so I can get baby diapers".&nbsp;

On 1 November 2024, the mother of seven tried to facilitate a sexual relation between a man on Snapchat and her seven-month-old daughter.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. In the United States' Indianapolis, a mother of seven children has been arrested for allegedly trying to pimp out her baby for sex in exchange for $400. The woman, identified as 32-year-old Morgan Stapp, as per reports, sent a Snapchat message to an unidentified man offering him an opportunity to sexually assault her 7-month-old daughter in exchange for the money. She reportedly told him that he would have to pay half the amount before raping the infant and half after. She was arrested for her crime on July 8 and has been released since then on a bail bond of $100,000. Furthermore, she was charged with child sex trafficking (attempt to commit), a level 2 felony. If convicted, she faces a fixed sentence of 10 to 30 years in prison. What happened? As per reports, on 1 November 2024, the mother of seven tried to facilitate a sexual relation between a man on Snapchat and her seven-month-old daughter. As per information from a probable cause affidavit filed in the case, she allegedly messaged a man indicating that he could sexually assault the little girl in exchange for $400. "U can (expletive) her for 400$. Half now, rest after. I'll send my address I do live alone, and her dad is not in the picture," the alleged message read, as reported by People. The message was flagged by Snapchat, and authorities intervened. 10 days after the message was sent, FBI agents met with Stapp at her residence in Indianapolis. The mother denied sending the alarming message and allegedly claimed that her account, username 'morgan-stapp' had been hacked. She also told agents that she had received an email saying her Snapchat account has been permanently banned due to "online commercial transactions". However, after a search warrant was obtained in the horrifying case, it was discovered that Strapp not only still had access to the account, but she had also clicked and saved images of herself in the app gallery. Agents also found that she had sent over 7,000 messages between Oct 29 and November 1, including 81 that reportedly said: "Would you be interested in buying my nudes so I can get baby diapers".

On 1 November 2024, the mother of seven tried to facilitate a sexual relation between a man on Snapchat and her seven-month-old daughter.

'Half now, rest after': US mother asks man for $400 in exchange for sexually assaulting her 7-month-old daughter

In the year after he disclosed a federal investigation into his “tax affairs” in late 2020, President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, paid off a significant tax liability, even as a grand jury continued to gather evidence in a wide-ranging examination of his international business dealings, according to people familiar with the case.

Biden’s failure to pay all his taxes has been a focus of the ongoing Justice Department investigation. While wiping out his liability does not preclude criminal charges against him, the payment could make it harder for prosecutors to win a conviction or a long sentence for tax-related offenses, according to tax law experts, since juries and judges tend to be more sympathetic to defendants who have paid their bills.

But Biden’s taxes are just one element of the broader investigation stemming from work he did around the world. Hunter Biden is a Yale-educated lawyer; his professional life has intersected with his father’s public service, including working as a registered lobbyist for domestic interests and, while his father was vice president, pursuing deals and clients in Asia and Europe.

As recently as last month, the federal grand jury heard testimony in Wilmington, Delaware, from two witnesses, one of whom was a former employee of Hunter Biden whose lawyer was later subpoenaed for financial records that reflected money Biden received from a Ukrainian energy company.

The investigation, which began as a tax inquiry under the Obama administration, widened in 2018 to include possible criminal violations of tax laws, as well as foreign lobbying and money laundering rules, according to the people familiar with the inquiry.

But prosecutors face a number of hurdles to bringing criminal charges, the people familiar with the investigation said, including proving that Biden intentionally violated the Foreign Agents Registration Act, or FARA, which requires disclosure to the Justice Department of lobbying or public relations assistance on behalf of foreign clients.

The Justice Department has given no public indication that it has made decisions about any element of the case, and Biden has not been charged with any crime.

When he disclosed the investigation after the 2020 election, Hunter Biden said that “a professional and objective review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately.”

Biden’s lawyer, the Justice Department and the U.S. attorney’s office in Delaware, which is overseeing the investigation, all declined to comment.

It is not clear whether the criminal probe is focused solely on Hunter Biden, or if he is among a group of individuals and companies being scrutinized. Prosecutors have also asked about potential FARA violations by a Washington consulting firm, Blue Star Strategies, that worked for the Ukrainian energy company in an arrangement that Biden helped broker, according to documents and the people familiar with the investigation.

For Joe Biden, the long-running case is both politically and personally fraught. Hunter Biden’s work for Burisma Holdings, the Ukrainian energy company, became a flashpoint in his father’s race in 2020 against President Donald Trump and helped set off the events that led to Trump’s first impeachment.

The elder Biden now oversees the Justice Department that is carrying out the investigation. And Hunter Biden, who in recent years has pursued a career as a painter, has acknowledged serious drug addiction and other problems during the period when he was seeking international business, while dealing with the illness and death of his brother Beau.

The investigation is being overseen by David C. Weiss, the U.S. attorney for Delaware. He worked in the office during the Bush and Obama administrations, and was nominated to run it by Trump. Weiss has been permitted to remain in office until the Biden case is resolved.

Hunter Biden told associates in recent months that he paid the federal taxes that had been the subject of Justice Department scrutiny. He told one associate that the tax liability was more than $1 million, and that he had to take out a loan to pay it off.

Federal tax prosecutors generally fight to keep jurors from knowing whether defendants have paid their back tax bills, arguing that the crime happens when the return is falsely filed or not filed at all, said Jeffrey Neiman, a former Justice Department tax prosecutor and a partner at Marcus, Neiman, Rashbaum &amp; Pineiro. Such knowledge could influence jurors, even if a judge asks them not to consider it.

Neiman said that defense lawyers encourage clients to pay their back taxes if they believe they could be indicted on federal tax crimes, as it often helps with sentencing.

Biden’s extensive work with foreign businesses came under scrutiny from prosecutors looking into whether he should have registered with the Justice Department as a foreign agent.

Investigators have examined Biden’s relationships with interests in Kazakhstan, a Chinese energy conglomerate and Burisma, the Ukrainian energy company, according to people familiar with the investigation.

They said prosecutors had investigated payments and gifts Biden or his associates had received from foreign interests, including a vehicle paid for using funds from a company associated with a Kazakh oligarch and a diamond from a Chinese energy tycoon. Prosecutors also sought documents related to corporate entities through which Biden and his associates conducted business with interests around the world.

But there has been debate within the Justice Department over whether the available evidence proves that Biden intended to violate FARA, which the government must prove in order to secure a criminal conviction. The prosecutors have discussed approaching potential FARA violations as a civil matter, which would require Biden to register retroactively as a foreign agent, but would avoid criminal charges, according to the people familiar with the case.

Such a resolution could complicate a potential money laundering case, since money laundering is typically charged in connection with another crime.

Over the last two years, federal prosecutors in Delaware have issued scores of subpoenas for documents related to Hunter Biden’s foreign work and for bank accounts linked to him and his associates, including two formerly close business partners, Eric Schwerin and Devon Archer, according to people familiar with the investigation.

Last year, prosecutors interviewed Archer and subpoenaed him for documents and grand jury testimony, the people said. Archer, who was sentenced last month in an unrelated securities fraud case in which a decision to set aside his conviction was reversed, had served with Biden on Burisma’s board, starting in 2014.

People familiar with the investigation said prosecutors had examined emails between Biden, Archer and others about Burisma and other foreign business activity. Those emails were obtained by The New York Times from a cache of files that appears to have come from a laptop abandoned by Biden in a Delaware repair shop. The email and others in the cache were authenticated by people familiar with them and with the investigation.

In some of the emails, Biden displayed a familiarity with FARA, and a desire to avoid triggering it.

In one email to Archer in April 2014, Biden outlined his vision for working with Burisma. In the email, Hunter Biden indicated that the forthcoming announcement of a trip to Ukraine by Vice President Biden — who is referred to in the email as “my guy,” but not by name — should “be characterized as part of our advice and thinking — but what he will say and do is out of our hands.”

The announcement “could be a really good thing or it could end up creating too great an expectation. We need to temper expectations regarding that visit,” Hunter Biden wrote.

The vice president traveled to Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, about a week after the email.

In the same April 2014 email, Hunter Biden indicated that Burisma’s officials “need to know in no uncertain terms that we will not and cannot intervene directly with domestic policymakers, and that we need to abide by FARA and any other U.S. laws in the strictest sense across the board.”

He suggested enlisting the law firm where he worked at the time, Boies Schiller Flexner, to help Burisma through “direct discussions at state, energy and NSC,” referring to two Cabinet departments and the National Security Council at the White House.

The firm “can devise a media plan and arrange for legal protections and mitigate U.S. domestic negative press regarding the current leadership if need be,” Hunter Biden wrote in the email.

Biden, Archer, Boies Schiller Flexner and Blue Star Strategies did not register under FARA on behalf of Burisma.

In another set of emails examined by prosecutors, Hunter Biden and Archer discussed inviting foreign business associates, including a Burisma executive, to a dinner in April 2015 at a Washington restaurant where Joe Biden would stop by. It is not clear whether the Burisma executive attended the dinner, although the vice president did make an appearance, according to people familiar with the event.

Prosecutors also subpoenaed records related to a lawsuit brought by the former employee of Hunter Biden’s, Lunden Alexis Roberts, in Arkansas state court, according to her lawyer.

Roberts sued Biden for child support and paternity in 2019, after one of his companies ceased paying her and providing her with health insurance, according to court records.

Biden and Roberts reached a settlement out of court in the paternity case in March 2020.

Last year, prosecutors traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas, and asked Roberts and her lawyer about Biden’s finances, including which corporate entity he used to pay her, and whether that entity had received payments from Burisma, according to a person familiar with the questioning.

And last month, in response to another subpoena, Roberts testified before the grand jury in Delaware, according to her lawyer.

In the year after he disclosed a federal investigation into his “tax affairs” in late 2020, President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, paid off a significant tax liability, even as a grand jury continued to gather evidence in a wide-ranging examination of his international business dealings, according to people familiar with the case.

In the year after he disclosed a federal investigation into his “tax affairs” in late 2020, President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, paid off a significant tax liability, even as a grand jury continued to gather evidence in a wide-ranging examination of his international business dealings, according to people familiar with the case. Biden’s failure to pay all his taxes has been a focus of the ongoing Justice Department investigation. While wiping out his liability does not preclude criminal charges against him, the payment could make it harder for prosecutors to win a conviction or a long sentence for tax-related offenses, according to tax law experts, since juries and judges tend to be more sympathetic to defendants who have paid their bills. But Biden’s taxes are just one element of the broader investigation stemming from work he did around the world. Hunter Biden is a Yale-educated lawyer; his professional life has intersected with his father’s public service, including working as a registered lobbyist for domestic interests and, while his father was vice president, pursuing deals and clients in Asia and Europe. As recently as last month, the federal grand jury heard testimony in Wilmington, Delaware, from two witnesses, one of whom was a former employee of Hunter Biden whose lawyer was later subpoenaed for financial records that reflected money Biden received from a Ukrainian energy company. The investigation, which began as a tax inquiry under the Obama administration, widened in 2018 to include possible criminal violations of tax laws, as well as foreign lobbying and money laundering rules, according to the people familiar with the inquiry. But prosecutors face a number of hurdles to bringing criminal charges, the people familiar with the investigation said, including proving that Biden intentionally violated the Foreign Agents Registration Act, or FARA, which requires disclosure to the Justice Department of lobbying or public relations assistance on behalf of foreign clients. The Justice Department has given no public indication that it has made decisions about any element of the case, and Biden has not been charged with any crime. When he disclosed the investigation after the 2020 election, Hunter Biden said that “a professional and objective review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately.” Biden’s lawyer, the Justice Department and the U.S. attorney’s office in Delaware, which is overseeing the investigation, all declined to comment. It is not clear whether the criminal probe is focused solely on Hunter Biden, or if he is among a group of individuals and companies being scrutinized. Prosecutors have also asked about potential FARA violations by a Washington consulting firm, Blue Star Strategies, that worked for the Ukrainian energy company in an arrangement that Biden helped broker, according to documents and the people familiar with the investigation. For Joe Biden, the long-running case is both politically and personally fraught. Hunter Biden’s work for Burisma Holdings, the Ukrainian energy company, became a flashpoint in his father’s race in 2020 against President Donald Trump and helped set off the events that led to Trump’s first impeachment. The elder Biden now oversees the Justice Department that is carrying out the investigation. And Hunter Biden, who in recent years has pursued a career as a painter, has acknowledged serious drug addiction and other problems during the period when he was seeking international business, while dealing with the illness and death of his brother Beau. The investigation is being overseen by David C. Weiss, the U.S. attorney for Delaware. He worked in the office during the Bush and Obama administrations, and was nominated to run it by Trump. Weiss has been permitted to remain in office until the Biden case is resolved. Hunter Biden told associates in recent months that he paid the federal taxes that had been the subject of Justice Department scrutiny. He told one associate that the tax liability was more than $1 million, and that he had to take out a loan to pay it off. Federal tax prosecutors generally fight to keep jurors from knowing whether defendants have paid their back tax bills, arguing that the crime happens when the return is falsely filed or not filed at all, said Jeffrey Neiman, a former Justice Department tax prosecutor and a partner at Marcus, Neiman, Rashbaum & Pineiro. Such knowledge could influence jurors, even if a judge asks them not to consider it. Neiman said that defense lawyers encourage clients to pay their back taxes if they believe they could be indicted on federal tax crimes, as it often helps with sentencing. Biden’s extensive work with foreign businesses came under scrutiny from prosecutors looking into whether he should have registered with the Justice Department as a foreign agent. Investigators have examined Biden’s relationships with interests in Kazakhstan, a Chinese energy conglomerate and Burisma, the Ukrainian energy company, according to people familiar with the investigation. They said prosecutors had investigated payments and gifts Biden or his associates had received from foreign interests, including a vehicle paid for using funds from a company associated with a Kazakh oligarch and a diamond from a Chinese energy tycoon. Prosecutors also sought documents related to corporate entities through which Biden and his associates conducted business with interests around the world. But there has been debate within the Justice Department over whether the available evidence proves that Biden intended to violate FARA, which the government must prove in order to secure a criminal conviction. The prosecutors have discussed approaching potential FARA violations as a civil matter, which would require Biden to register retroactively as a foreign agent, but would avoid criminal charges, according to the people familiar with the case. Such a resolution could complicate a potential money laundering case, since money laundering is typically charged in connection with another crime. Over the last two years, federal prosecutors in Delaware have issued scores of subpoenas for documents related to Hunter Biden’s foreign work and for bank accounts linked to him and his associates, including two formerly close business partners, Eric Schwerin and Devon Archer, according to people familiar with the investigation. Last year, prosecutors interviewed Archer and subpoenaed him for documents and grand jury testimony, the people said. Archer, who was sentenced last month in an unrelated securities fraud case in which a decision to set aside his conviction was reversed, had served with Biden on Burisma’s board, starting in 2014. People familiar with the investigation said prosecutors had examined emails between Biden, Archer and others about Burisma and other foreign business activity. Those emails were obtained by The New York Times from a cache of files that appears to have come from a laptop abandoned by Biden in a Delaware repair shop. The email and others in the cache were authenticated by people familiar with them and with the investigation. In some of the emails, Biden displayed a familiarity with FARA, and a desire to avoid triggering it. In one email to Archer in April 2014, Biden outlined his vision for working with Burisma. In the email, Hunter Biden indicated that the forthcoming announcement of a trip to Ukraine by Vice President Biden — who is referred to in the email as “my guy,” but not by name — should “be characterized as part of our advice and thinking — but what he will say and do is out of our hands.” The announcement “could be a really good thing or it could end up creating too great an expectation. We need to temper expectations regarding that visit,” Hunter Biden wrote. The vice president traveled to Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, about a week after the email. In the same April 2014 email, Hunter Biden indicated that Burisma’s officials “need to know in no uncertain terms that we will not and cannot intervene directly with domestic policymakers, and that we need to abide by FARA and any other U.S. laws in the strictest sense across the board.” He suggested enlisting the law firm where he worked at the time, Boies Schiller Flexner, to help Burisma through “direct discussions at state, energy and NSC,” referring to two Cabinet departments and the National Security Council at the White House. The firm “can devise a media plan and arrange for legal protections and mitigate U.S. domestic negative press regarding the current leadership if need be,” Hunter Biden wrote in the email. Biden, Archer, Boies Schiller Flexner and Blue Star Strategies did not register under FARA on behalf of Burisma. In another set of emails examined by prosecutors, Hunter Biden and Archer discussed inviting foreign business associates, including a Burisma executive, to a dinner in April 2015 at a Washington restaurant where Joe Biden would stop by. It is not clear whether the Burisma executive attended the dinner, although the vice president did make an appearance, according to people familiar with the event. Prosecutors also subpoenaed records related to a lawsuit brought by the former employee of Hunter Biden’s, Lunden Alexis Roberts, in Arkansas state court, according to her lawyer. Roberts sued Biden for child support and paternity in 2019, after one of his companies ceased paying her and providing her with health insurance, according to court records. Biden and Roberts reached a settlement out of court in the paternity case in March 2020. Last year, prosecutors traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas, and asked Roberts and her lawyer about Biden’s finances, including which corporate entity he used to pay her, and whether that entity had received payments from Burisma, according to a person familiar with the questioning. And last month, in response to another subpoena, Roberts testified before the grand jury in Delaware, according to her lawyer.

Hunter Biden paid tax bill, but broad federal investigation continues

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