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Proposal Would Let Trump Administration Block Grants Over Agenda Conflicts
The reported plan would allow federal grants to be withheld if they do not align with President Trump’s priorities or are deemed to support “anti-American” values
Ireland and Germany enter the U.S. birthright citizenship debate
Trump has criticized automatic citizenship at birth, while a Times summary says countries that reject the practice can face their own complications
Trump administration proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods
The U.S. Trade Representative said a Section 301 investigation found Brazilian practices burden U.S. commerce, with a hearing set for July 6
Asian groceries move beyond the ‘ethnic aisle
Whole Foods, Target and specialty brands are expanding Asian snacks, sauces and frozen foods as consumer demand pushes global flavors into mainstream grocery aisles
Top UK chefs urge 10% VAT rate for pubs and restaurants
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight the current tax burden is squeezing operators already hit by higher costs and weaker consumer spending
Google Insider Trading Case Puts Polymarket Under New Scrutiny
Federal prosecutors accuse software engineer Michele Spagnuolo of using confidential Google search data to make more than $1.2 million in prediction-market profits
Ousted BP Chair Albert Manifold Rejects ‘Lies’ About His Conduct
Manifold said he accepted BP’s decision to remove him but denied crossing a line, while the company said it stood by its statement on governance and conduct concerns
New York passes pied-a-terre tax on $1 million second homes
The new levy on nonprimary residences in New York City is expected to raise $500 million and will be phased in as the city updates how it values luxury properties
Bari Weiss Names Nick Bilton to Lead CBS’s ‘60 Minutes
Bilton, a documentarian and former New York Times columnist, said he plans to bring new voices to the CBS news program
Nearly 1 in 5 New-Car Loans Now Top $1,000 a Month
Experian Automotive says most $1,000-plus monthly payments are tied to non-luxury vehicles, led by popular pickup trucks rather than high-end brands