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On Monday, 59 white South Africans landed at Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C., under a refugee program specifically expedited by the Trump administration. The group, primarily Afrikaners of Dutch descent, arrived to warm receptions and waving flags — a sharp contrast to the stalled refugee applications of thousands from war-torn nations.

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In a significant de-escalation of their trade war, the US and China have agreed to a deal that will substantially cut import tariffs imposed on each other. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said both countries would lower their reciprocal tariffs by 115% for 90 days. The announcement followed talks held in Switzerland, marking the first discussions between the two countries since President Donald Trump levied steep tariffs on Chinese imports last month.

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As U.S. and Chinese officials gear up for negotiations in Switzerland, the Trump administration is reportedly preparing to slash the 145% tariff on Chinese goods to between 50% and 54%. This potential move, according to sources close to the matter, could be announced as early as next week and comes amid mounting pressure from U.S. retailers and global trade partners.

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Bill Gates has announced an accelerated timeline for giving away his vast fortune, highlighting artificial intelligence as a game-changer with the potential to boost public health and save lives globally. The Microsoft co-founder published a chart showing his net worth plummeting 99 percent over the next 20 years, signaling a doubling of the pace of his philanthropic giving.

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The Trump administration must halt much of its dramatic downsizing of the federal workforce, a California judge ordered Friday.

Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco issued the emergency order in a lawsuit filed last week by labor unions and cities, one of multiple legal challenges to Republican President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the size of a federal government he calls bloated and expensive.

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