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For most US small businesses, Trump’s tariffs aren’t the big issue they were

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-02T12:00:21+00:00

Tariffs are annoying and disruptive, but this round is less impactful – and business owners are taking them in their strideRebounding from his defeat at the supreme court in February, Donald Trump has recently announced a new round of tariffs, invoking sections of various trade acts to levy amounts on industries and countries based on reasons ranging from “forced labor” to “excess capacity”.And how are small and medium-sized businesses in the US reacting? One word: snoozefest. Continue reading...

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Felwine Sarr, écrivain : « Les budgets des nations africaines pourraient être orientés vers la dignité »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-02T12:00:12+00:00

Dans un nouvel essai, « La Fabrique du présent », l’auteur sénégalais réfléchit à ce qui pourrait permettre l’essor en Afrique de sociétés davantage tournées vers la dignité de chacun. Il est nécessaire, explique-t-il dans un entretien au « Monde », de repenser les politiques publiques et de les redéfinir en fonction des philosophies et des ressources locales.

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Ceuta : au moins 72 personnes sont mortes en voulant rejoindre l’enclave espagnole, selon les autorités locales ; le Maroc fait état de 11 décès

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-02T11:53:45+00:00

L’Association marocaine des droits humains a fait état de « près de 130 victimes » et de dizaines de disparus, et appelé à l’ouverture d’une enquête indépendante sur les causes de cet afflux inédit de migrants. Le Maroc dénonce « l’exploitation malveillante » des réseaux sociaux et « la diffusion d’informations trompeuses » pour expliquer cette crise.

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Trump climbs down on Iran strikes in expectation of ‘rapidly’ reaching a deal

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-02T11:22:04+00:00

US president claims delay is also in response to requests from Iran and other countries in the regionDonald Trump has said he cancelled planned military strikes against Iran on the basis of “rapidly” reaching a deal on its nuclear programme and the full opening of the strait of Hormuz.The US president paused the strikes in expectation of a breakthrough and in response to requests from Iran and other countries in the region, he claimed on his Truth Social platform on Saturday. Continue reading...

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Formaggi a latte crudo: quando sono sicuri. E intanto la legge sulle etichette è ferma da 2 anni

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-02T11:05:20+00:00

Dopo la morte di Mattia Maestri torna il dibattito sui prodotti non pastorizzati. Ecco quali sono, chi è più esposto ai rischi e perché non tutti hanno lo stesso profilo di sicurezza. Il senatore Basso ha presentato una proposta di legge ferma in Parlamento: “Rischia di non essere approvata”

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US officials focus on identification and rapid action as measles cases rise

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-02T11:00:20+00:00

Authorities in Delaware tackle cluster with vaccination and contract tracing – but field has been weakened by cutsMeasles outbreaks are igniting throughout the United States as the nation passes the highest case count in 30 years – putting greater pressure on state and local health departments and highlighting the importance of early identification and quick action.The US has officially surpassed last year’s tally of measles cases, reaching 2,371 confirmed infections by the end of July. Those numbers have been driven by clusters in Arizona, South Carolina, and Utah – but in times of high trans

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New market timings from Monday; F&O segment to remain open till 3:40pm

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-02T10:51:43+00:00

Revised trading hours add a Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks, improving market efficiency and price discovery, while non-F&O stock timings remain unchanged

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IMD forecasts heavy rain in several parts of Jharkhand till August 6

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-02T10:47:29+00:00

Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds with speeds of 40-50 kmph is likely across the state during this period, the India Meteorological Department

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Israeli soldiers jailed over Sde Teiman walkout

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-08-02T10:31:32+00:00

Fourteen Israeli soldiers have been sentenced to military prison after leading an unauthorised walkout from Sde Teiman.

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