Oil surges to $100 per barrel. And, Trump imposes a new round of tariffs
The House yesterday approved a resolution to remove U.S. forces from the war in Iran as the conflict continues to escalate in the Middle East. The non-binding resolution reflects lawmakers' disapproval of a war they did not vote to authorize. It marked the second such rebuke passed by the House since the war began. Soon after the House vote, Senate Democrats attempted to advance their own war powers resolution, but it failed 47 to 49. In the past two weeks of renewed fighting, the U.S. has launched strikes on Iran, while Iran has targeted American bases in the Gulf and Jordan, impacting global energy markets.
The U.S. Capitol is seen from the Cannon House Office Building on July 22. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption
The Trump administration announced overnight that it is imposing tariffs on 59 countries and the European Union. The new tariffs have two tiers — 10% and 12.5% — and went into effect at midnight, at the same time as when a 10% global tariff struck down by the Supreme Court earlier this year expired. The administration said it imposed these new tariffs because these countries are importing goods made with forced labor. The tariffs cover more than 99% of imports to the United States. Major categories like energy and many foods will remain exempt. Earlier this week, President Trump also signed proclamations to impose 50% tariffs on a selection of Canadian goods.
A vigil last night in Madison, Wisconsin, drew hundreds of people mourning 38-year-old Corey Ruiz, a man shot and killed by police on Wednesday. Madison Police Chief John Patterson said that officers responded to a call about a man checking cars. When they arrived, Ruiz fled on his bike. When officers attempted to arrest him, he produced a knife and injured one officer, according to the police chief. Four officers were involved in the incident. The officer who was injured was the one who shot Ruiz. Authorities have not yet released his name. The four officers have been placed on administrative leave.
Research into any health benefits of avocado oil lags behind the studies of other oils, such as olive and seed oils. fcafotodigital/Getty Images hide caption
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A growing number of consumers are interested in avocado oil's purported health benefits. But some people might not be getting what they think they're buying. A new study finds that consumers paying a premium for foods advertised as containing avocado oil are probably not receiving it, highlighting ongoing authenticity issues in the industry. Selina Wang, the lead author of the study, says the findings are particularly disheartening, as avocado oil products are often much more expensive than those made with olive or other vegetable oils. Here's what we know:
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Sisters of the Little Way, Sister Danielle Lussier and Sister Theresa Theresa Alethia, pose for a portrait on the front porch of their home in Mt. Sterling, Ky. in April. Natosha Via for NPR hide caption