Australia Post will suspend US deliveries from August 26, 2025, joining other nations after Trump ends the $800 de minimis tariff exemption. Over 90% of US imports rely on it; low-value goods now face tariffs, excluding sub-$100 personal gifts.
Trump sees Intel as America’s best hope to Taiwanese rival TSMC, but the company lags competitors, losing $3.2 billion in foundry operations. Analysts say the government’s deeper involvement signals efforts to keep US chipmaking alive.
Taylor Swift’s "Life of a Showgirl" drops in October on streaming, vinyl, and cassette, offering a tactile, immersive experience—flipping tapes, viewing artwork, and engaging multiple senses while listening straight through.
Cambridge Dictionary has added 6,000 new words to its online edition in the past year, reflecting social media’s influence on language. Among them are TikTok-inspired terms like “skibidi,” “delulu,” and “tradwife,” now common in everyday conversation.
Have open conversations with your parents about medical wishes, life-support preferences, and end-of-life care. A living will, through Advanced Care Planning, ensures their choices are respected and eases the stress of family decision-making.
Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about mentoring, empowering, and equipping others to succeed on their own. When you help people step into their fullest potential, you expand your own, creating success that multiplies beyond you.
Young Americans now prioritize physical and mental health over wealth, status, or job titles when defining success, a survey shows. For many, success means personal well-being, meaningful activities, and family time rather than flashy achievements.
SuperAgers tend to be socially active, valuing community and connection, which helps protect against dementia. They also share a strong sense of autonomy, making life choices freely. Both sociability and independence are key to successful aging.
Matcha, the bright-green tea powder from Japan, has become so popular that producers are straining to meet the surge in global demand, fueled by social media hype and a boom in tourism to Japan, according to vendors.
Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals dropped 6% in early 2025, with a 4.22% revenue decline. Japan has surpassed Thailand in visitor numbers, attracting 21.5 million tourists, boosted by a weak yen and strong infrastructure.
