Author: Andrew Rogers

A county clerk in New York has once again rejected a request to enforce a civil judgment from Texas against a local doctor who prescribed abortion pills to a woman living in the Dallas area. This legal clash highlights the growing divide between states over reproductive rights. The case involves Dr. Margaret Carpenter, a doctor based in Ulster County, New York. She is accused of prescribing abortion medication via telemedicine to a woman in Texas, where strict abortion laws are in place. Texas courts had ordered Carpenter to pay more than $100,000 in damages. Now, Texas officials want New York…

Mexico’s financial authority has issued fines totaling nearly $10 million to three financial firms previously targeted by U.S. sanctions. The Mexican government confirmed the penalties were due to administrative failures, not criminal behavior. Officials stated that there is no confirmed evidence linking these banks to money laundering activities. Last month, the United States imposed restrictions on CIBanco, Intercam Banco, and Vector Casa de Bolsa. These restrictions were part of its broader crackdown on organizations allegedly linked to fentanyl trafficking. The U.S. Department of the Treasury claimed the three institutions were involved in illegal financial operations, prompting sanctions on certain transactions…

The Nasdaq Composite closed at a record high on Tuesday, driven by gains in chipmaker Nvidia. This marks the fourth record in five sessions and the eighth since late June. Nvidia shares rose 4% after announcing it would resume sales of its H20 AI chip to China. The news gave a strong boost to other chipmakers as well. Shares of Advanced Micro Devices and Super Micro Computer jumped over 6.4%. The semiconductor index rose 1.3%, reaching its highest level in a year. The S&P technology index climbed by the same margin, also setting a new record. Rob Swanke, a senior…

Apple is making a major move to strengthen the U.S. rare earth industry by investing $500 million in MP Materials. This company runs the only operating rare earth mine in the United States, located in Mountain Pass, California. The investment will help build a stable American supply chain and reduce dependence on foreign producers like China. As part of the deal, Apple will purchase rare earth magnets made in the United States. These magnets will be used in a wide range of Apple products, including iPhones and other devices. Apple and MP Materials will also build a factory in Fort…

US consumers are starting to feel the effects of rising tariffs as prices climb across several key product categories. In June, inflation rose to its highest level in four months, pushed up partly by the growing costs tied to import duties. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.3% in June, bringing the annual inflation rate to 2.7%. This marked the fastest pace since February and matched expert forecasts. Economists expected rising gas prices and higher import costs to influence the data, which proved accurate. Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit…

A small plane hijack on Vancouver Island led to flight delays and diversions at Vancouver International Airport on Tuesday. Police arrested the only person onboard, and no injuries occurred. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed they received a report about a stolen Cessna 172 flying into restricted airspace near Vancouver International Airport (YVR) at around 1:10 p.m. local time. The aircraft triggered immediate security actions. Multiple RCMP units, including officers from the Richmond detachment and members of the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team, responded quickly. About 35 minutes later, the plane landed safely at the airport. Authorities arrested the…

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has introduced a controversial new policy that permits deporting some migrants to countries with which they have no prior ties. According to a July 9 memo, the agency may remove individuals even if there are no guarantees they will not face torture or persecution in the destination country. The memo, signed by acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, took immediate effect and outlines how officers may carry out removals without diplomatic assurances in place. In some cases, deportations could occur with as little as six hours’ notice. The policy allows ICE to send individuals…

Economic confidence in Germany and industrial production in the euro area will be the focus of key reports on Tuesday. At 2:30 a.m. ET, Hungary’s Central Statistical Office will release its final data on industrial production. This report will show how Hungary’s factories and manufacturing sectors performed recently. Half an hour later, at 3:00 a.m. ET, Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE) will publish the final inflation figures for June. Earlier estimates showed consumer prices rising by 2.2% in June, up from 2.0% in May. The most awaited report comes at 5:00 a.m. ET with the release of Germany’s ZEW economic…

Baton Rouge small businesses are turning to artificial intelligence to drive economic growth and improve their operations. This year’s local business event focused heavily on technology and how entrepreneurs can use AI tools to succeed. At the Renaissance Hotel, Lakeisha Robichaux, a business strategist and CEO of an organizational development firm, shared helpful advice with a room full of small business owners. She emphasized the importance of using AI in everyday business management. Howard White, owner of Top Choice, a retail shop serving Southern University fans and the Greek community, spoke about his own experience with AI. He said, “I’ve…

Asian shares mostly dropped on Tuesday as fears over new U.S. tariffs from President Donald Trump weighed on investors. Markets showed mixed moves with some gains, but overall cautious trading continued. Japan’s Nikkei 225 inched up 0.1% to 39,507.28 in early trading. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.4%, reaching 8,602.70. On the other hand, South Korea’s Kospi slipped 0.2% to 3,195.72. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropped 0.1% to 24,172.79, while China’s Shanghai Composite declined nearly 0.9%. The slide in China’s market followed government data showing slower growth amid the escalating U.S.-China trade conflict. China’s economy grew at a 5.2% annual pace…