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China hits back at Trump tariff hike, raises duties on US goods to 125%
On April 11, 2025, China announced a significant escalation in its trade dispute with the United States by raising tariffs on U.S. imports from 84% to 125%. This move directly retaliates against President Donald Trump's earlier decision to increase tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%
By Time Update10 months ago in History
New Museum Examines the History of American Public Housing—and the Stories of Its Residents
Tens of thousands of people were displaced when the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) started demolishing its own public housing apartments in the early 2000s, despite the agency's assurances that it would soon provide them with new housing and significant community investment.
By moyensefat10 months ago in History
"The Silent Bond Between Cat and Lion"
The Silent Bond Between Cat and Lion In the heart of a quiet village lived a small cat named Nura. She was like any other house cat—graceful, gentle, and often unnoticed. With fur as soft as clouds and eyes that reflected the stars, she spent her days exploring gardens, napping on rooftops, and staring silently into the distance, as if searching for something forgotten.
By Muhammad Huzaifa10 months ago in History
The Golden Cave.
A cave that no one dared approach was high in the misty hills of an old, forgotten village. The elders spoke of it only in whispers, saying it was cursed—guarded by spirits who punished the greedy.But they also said it held something else:gold, more than any man had ever seen.
By Ahmed Karim10 months ago in History
Palestine Rising Death Toll and Humanitarian Crisis
The situation in Palestine, particularly in Gaza, has reached a new level of humanitarian catastrophe, as Israeli military operations continue into April 2025. Israeli forces have intensified their airstrikes and ground offensives over the past few weeks, causing a tragic rise in the number of civilian deaths, the destruction of infrastructure, and an ongoing blockade that has left millions of people in desperate need of essentials.
By Ahmed Karim10 months ago in History
New NASA Sonifications: Listen to the Sound of the Universe.
The universe has always been a place of wonder, mystery, and awe. While telescopes and satellites allow us to observe it, allowing us to "hear" it is one of the most innovative and creative approaches NASA has recently adopted. NASA is converting astronomical data into sound through a process called "sonification," which provides a brand-new method for experiencing the universe. This unique approach to data representation is not only scientifically valuable but also deeply emotional and artistic. As part of its Chandra X-ray Observatory project, NASA released a new set of sonifications that transform some of the most well-known space phenomena into musical compositions that capture the imagination and bring the universe to life in a way that has never been done before. ---
By Ahmed Karim10 months ago in History
Discover Patrick Henry’s Legacy, Beyond His Revolutionary ‘Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death’ Speech
Tourists frequently cram themselves into the seats of a plain white church in Richmond, Virginia, to witness a reenactment of a speech that was first delivered there on March 23, 1775, 250 years ago. Here, in front of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry spoke to his fellow Virginia colonists, concluding with the famous quote, "Give me liberty or give me death!" That sentence, a passionate appeal that Americans have often used to express their dedication to freedom, has reverberated across the ages.
By moyensefat10 months ago in History
The Weight of Living: How Minds Have Endured Through Time
The first thing Clara noticed about the old soldier was his hands. They rested on the sanitarium’s dining table, palms upturned, as if waiting for invisible weights to be placed in them. The fingers trembled slightly—not from age, Clara thought, but from some deeper, unseen burden.
By Historical Stories10 months ago in History
