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United States

Federal republic in North America
The USA is a country located in North America, sharing this continent only with Canada. The country's area is 9,827 km². The population is 328 million people. The capital is Washington. In 1776, the USA declared independence from Great Britain. The main ethnic groups of the population: descendants of white migrants from Europe – 79.9% of the population, Latin Americans – 15%, black people – 12.8%, Asians – 4.4%, indigenous peoples – 0.97%. The USA ranks first in the world in terms of GDP per capita - $81,630. The United States was one of the initiators of the creation of NATO, in which it occupies a leading position. The most famous presidents: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan.
1776
Thirteen colonies declared independence from Great Britain
1787
A new constitution of the United States of America was drafted
1803
The country doubled in size thanks to the acquisition of territories from France
1865
Slavery was abolished throughout the country
1920
Women gained the right to vote
1945
The country played a key role in the victory over Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan in World War II
1948
A program of assistance to European economies was launched after the war
1964
A law was passed banning discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
1969
The country's astronaut became the first person to set foot on the Moon
1993
The North American Free Trade Agreement was signed
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French fries go on the blacklist: three servings a week – and the risk of diabetes increases by 20%

A new international study has found that eating french fries three times a week increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by 20%. The problem lies in the cooking method, not in the potato itself.

Health • August 7, 06:56 AM • 2387 views
Trump threatens 100% tariff on all non-US chips: either produce in the US or pay

Donald Trump plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported computer chips if companies do not produce them in the US. This move could raise prices for electronics and cars, but would stimulate investment in American manufacturing.

Economy • August 7, 06:38 AM • 3628 views
Trump's new tariffs came into force: US duties reached their highest level since World War II

New tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump have come into force, raising the average US tariff rate to 15. 2%. This is the highest figure since World War II, posing a new challenge for the global economy.

Economy • August 7, 06:23 AM • 4806 views
Oil prices rose 1% after five-day decline

Oil prices rose 1% after US inventories fell and exports increased. Macroeconomic uncertainty due to US tariffs on Indian goods limits growth.

Economy • August 7, 05:32 AM • 2987 views
Trump does not object to Netanyahu's plans for the occupation of the Gaza Strip - Axios

US President Donald Trump does not object to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to launch a new military operation to occupy the entire Gaza Strip. Israel's security cabinet will approve a "war expansion plan," Trump will allow the Israeli government to make its own decisions.

Politics • August 7, 04:46 AM • 4045 views
Kremlin tries to sow discord in Trump administration to avoid sanctions - ISW

Russia uses information campaigns to divide the Trump administration, portraying Witkoff as rational and Trump as irrational. The goal is to undermine US efforts to end the war and achieve unilateral concessions.

Politics • August 7, 02:46 AM • 11030 views
Spy in the US Army ranks: serviceman passed secret data about Abrams tank to Russia

A serviceman has been detained in the US for attempting to transfer confidential information about the M1A2 Abrams tank to Russia. 22-year-old Taylor Adam Lee had access to "top secret" level information.

Crimes and emergencies • August 7, 02:10 AM • 20591 views
Apple increases US investment to $600 billion over four years

Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the US, bringing its total investment to $600 billion over four years. This is Apple's largest investment in America and globally, aimed at bringing manufacturing back to the United States.

Economy • August 7, 12:11 AM • 3740 views
Trump announced possible new tariffs against China

US President Donald Trump announced that a decision on additional tariffs on Chinese goods is close to being made. This is related to Beijing's trade with Russia, but the exact date of the restrictions' introduction is unknown.

Economy • August 6, 11:14 PM • 15150 views
"You will see a lot of secondary sanctions": Trump confirmed that tariffs for India for trade with Russia are just the beginning

US President Donald Trump stated that the imposition of sanctions against India is only the first step. A significant expansion of the list of secondary restrictions is expected.

Economy • August 6, 10:29 PM • 5531 views
"There is a very high probability that it will be so": Trump on meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy

US President Donald Trump stated a high probability of a trilateral meeting with Zelenskyy and Putin. The place and time of the meeting have not yet been determined.

Politics • August 6, 10:17 PM • 47784 views
25% tariffs for India are just the first step for the US to increase pressure on Russia - Bloomberg

The Trump administration plans new measures to pressure Russia, including sanctions against the shadow fleet of oil tankers. This comes after the introduction of 25% tariffs for India for buying Russian oil.

Economy • August 6, 10:00 PM • 4099 views
Rubio: Decision on secondary sanctions against Russia to be made "within the next 24-36 hours"

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a meeting between Trump and Putin is possible if Ukraine and Russia's positions on ending the war converge. Key issues are territorial concessions from both sides.

Politics • August 6, 09:37 PM • 5033 views
Putin seeks meeting with Trump, it could happen next week - Media

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin expressed a desire to meet with US President Donald Trump. The head of the White House is open to such a meeting if it contributes to ending the war in Ukraine and provided Putin meets with Zelenskyy.

Politics • August 6, 09:11 PM • 4171 views
Shooting at Fort Stewart military base in the USA: five soldiers wounded

Five service members were wounded at Fort Stewart base in Georgia. The suspect, Sergeant Quarneilious Radford, has been apprehended.

Crimes and emergencies • August 6, 08:47 PM • 4570 views
Trump told Merz that Witkoff and Putin's meeting was “more productive than expected”

US President Donald Trump informed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that the meeting between Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin was more productive than expected. Earlier, a possible meeting between Trump and Putin, and then with Zelenskyy, was discussed.

Politics • August 6, 08:01 PM • 3479 views
Zelenskyy proposed that representatives of Ukraine and partners define a common position on a ceasefire

After a conversation with Donald Trump, President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine proposed to define a common position on a ceasefire. European leaders were on the call, discussing the situation after the US representative's visit to Moscow.

Politics • August 6, 07:34 PM • 3326 views
Trump plans to meet with Putin and Zelenskyy - Media

US President Donald Trump plans a personal meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin next week. Soon after that, he plans to meet with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Politics • August 6, 07:12 PM • 5435 views
"One Jew will have 400 Slavic slaves": HUR intercepted anti-Semitic delirium from a Russian residentVideo

The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense intercepted a conversation of a resident of the Belgorod region who spreads anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. She claims that the USA and Israel plan to build a center of evil on the Temple Mount, and Slavs will become slaves of Jews.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 07:00 PM • 11645 views
British PM joined Zelenskyy's conversation with Trump

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer participated in a phone conversation between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. The conversation took place against the backdrop of White House envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.

Politics • August 6, 06:30 PM • 9641 views
It seems Russia is now more inclined towards a ceasefire, pressure on them is working - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is now more inclined towards a ceasefire due to pressure. He emphasized the importance of an honest end to the war and the protection of Ukraine's independence.

Politics • August 6, 06:11 PM • 4347 views
Discussed what was voiced in Moscow: Zelenskyy spoke with Trump and European leaders

President Zelenskyy held a conversation with President Trump and European leaders. They discussed statements made in Moscow and emphasized the need for a fair end to the war.

Politics • August 6, 05:38 PM • 57888 views
Washington still plans to impose secondary sanctions against Russia on Friday - White House official

The meeting between US Ambassador Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin was deemed successful, but secondary US sanctions against Russia will be imposed on Friday. They are intended to prevent third-party trade with sanctioned countries.

Politics • August 6, 05:16 PM • 5489 views
Trump-Zelenskyy conversation concluded - Media

Negotiations between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have concluded.

Politics • August 6, 05:03 PM • 7216 views
Partners pledged over UAH 3 billion for the purchase of household fuel for the next heating season - VereshchukPhoto

Ukraine's partners have pledged over UAH 3 billion for the purchase of household fuel for vulnerable households for the 2025-2026 heating season. Each household can receive UAH 19,400.

Society • August 6, 04:59 PM • 3963 views
The US may announce information regarding new sanctions against Russia in the near future - Rubio

The head of the State Department announced the possible imposition of sanctions against Russia. The decision is expected after consultations with the special envoy who returned from the Russian Federation.

Politics • August 6, 04:36 PM • 9653 views
India called Trump's new tariffs "unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable"

India's Ministry of External Affairs states that US tariffs on Russian oil imports are "unfair. " Trump's decision is called "unfortunate," and India promises to protect its interests.

Economy • August 6, 03:49 PM • 4193 views
Trump to hold talks with Zelensky amid White House envoy's meeting with Putin - Media

US President Donald Trump will hold his second phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week today. The conversation will take place amid White House envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.

Politics • August 6, 03:28 PM • 5622 views
Trump signed a decree introducing a 25% tariff for India for purchasing Russian oil

The US President signed a decree introducing an additional 25% tariff on India. This decision is related to India's import of oil from Russia.

Economy • August 6, 02:18 PM • 9139 views
Spain refused to purchase the latest F-35s: they will be replaced by European fighters

Spain has postponed the purchase of American F-35 fighters, focusing on European options. The country plans to modernize the Eurofighter and invest in the future FCAS system.

News of the World • August 6, 01:12 PM • 3296 views