Trump accepts plaque with 24k gold base amid surge of lavish gifts Axios ‘How’s the gout?’: US business titans seek to woo Trump with flattery Financial Times America’s CEOs come to the White House bearing gifts and flattery The Washington Post ‘If You Want To Bribe Trump, Bring Gold—Not Bitcoin’. An Economist Claims Apple Got Tariff Relief On Semiconductors For Cheap Yahoo Finance Cooking …
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Tune In to Worlds to Get Luca Ceribelli’s Farigiraf and Other Special Gifts
Follow the excitement of the 2025 Pokémon World Championships from August 15 to 17 on Twitch or YouTube for passwords that will let you receive a special Pokémon in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game, supercool Pokémon cards in Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, and a 2025 Worlds in-game sticker in Pokémon UNITE. That’s not all—tune in to the …
Read More »America’s CEOs come to the White House bearing gifts and flattery – The Washington Post
America’s CEOs come to the White House bearing gifts and flattery The Washington Post Apple moves iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass production to the U.S. Quartz How Tim Cook convinced Trump to drop made-in-USA iPhone — for now CNBC Apple CEO Tim Cook’s $100 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing came with a gift for Trump: a glass ‘Made in USA’ plaque mounted …
Read More »House Ethics report finds AOC ‘impermissibly accepted gifts’ related to 2021 Met Gala appearance
Facebook Tweet Email Link The House Ethics Committee found that Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “impermissibly accepted gifts” in connection with her 2021 appearance at the Met Gala, violating a House rule. The House “gift rule” prohibits lawmakers from knowingly accepting gifts, including favors, discounts, or services, with some exceptions. In a report released Friday, the committee said that Ocasio-Cortez “proactively …
Read More »Gifts for travelers: Give them the coolest tech accessories
Tech travel accessories have become essential companions for modern travelers who rely on their Apple and other devices for everything from navigation to entertainment. Ever found yourself with a dead iPhone in a foreign country or frantically searching for your AirPods before boarding a flight? These scenarios can quickly stress-bomb an exciting trip. Peruse our guide to learn about the …
Read More »Baby shower gifts all have the same problem. My solution doesn’t require a registry.
Each week, Prudence asks readers for their thoughts on the letters she’s received. Her reply will be available every Friday only for Slate Plus members. Hey Prudence, Re That Was Weird: Maybe the letter writer’s friend had a lot of early miscarriages, and won’t believe the pregnancy is “real” until there’s a healthy baby in her arms that she gets to take home. …
Read More »Russia tightens its stranglehold on Ukraine battlefield as Trump gifts Putin 50-day window
Kyiv CNN — US President Donald Trump’s 50-day pause ahead of possible secondary sanctions on Russia gifts the Kremlin a window to exploit the incremental gains of recent weeks, which analysts say increasingly put key Ukrainian strongholds in the east in peril. Russia is thought to be days or weeks away from surging into a heightened summer offensive, perhaps using …
Read More »These terrific, Verge-approved gifts are all discounted for Prime Day
Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be the biggest days of the year when it comes to shopping for gifts, but what about all the birthdays, weddings, and special occasions that happen before the holidays? Life’s celebrations don’t always follow the typical calendar year, and having thoughtful gifts ready to celebrate a loved one’s achievement, new home, or promotion can …
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