Apple and its customers may be biggest losers under new Trump China tariffs

U.S. consumers could pay around $100 more for the highest-end versions of Apple’s iPhone if President Donald Trump fulfills his latest threat to tax China products.  iPhone sales in the U.S., China and other markets could fall by 8 million to 10 million, analysts estimated. Apple stock lost roughly $42 billion in market value after Mr….

Rashida Tlaib backs off plans for Israel trip, citing “oppressive conditions”

After the Israeli government agreed to allow U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib entry into the West Bank to visit her relatives during an overseas humanitarian trip, the Michigan Democrat says she’s now changing her plans amid widespread outcry, slamming Israeli leadership for their initial ban.  “When I won, it gave the Palestinian people hope that someone will…

Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong faces retrial in bribery scandal that toppled a president

Seoul – The vice president of Samsung is facing a retrial in a bribery scandal that has already toppled a president and could now land the so-called “prince” of South Korea back in jail. The country’s highest court on Thursday threw out an appeal court’s 2018 ruling that saw billionaire Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong released…

Morocco to host its first Ironman 70.3

Click:satellite platforms and sensors The new 70.3 race is to take place on October 27 2019, and athletes will take in many of the famous monuments and landmarks historic Marrakech is famous for, including the Medina of Marrakech, the Bahia Palace, the Madrasa, the Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret, the Jemaa el-Fnaa Square and the Majorelle Garden….

Voices from Hong Kong: Inside a Chinese city’s fight for democracy

Hong Kong — Monday marked the end of the third straight month in Hong Kong’s “summer of protest.” Over the weekend, thousands of people hit the streets again — this time parading American flags and singing the U.S. National Anthem in the hope of getting Washington’s attention. Many Hong Kongers want the U.S. Congress to take…

Massive 5.6 pound avocado in Hawaii wins Guinness World Records title

A 5.6-pound Hawaiian avocado has earned the Guinness World Records title for the world’s heaviest avocado. Now that’s a lot of guacamole.  The Pokini family, who live on the island of Maui, received the certificate from Guinness this week, according to The Maui News. Guinness officials said the average avocado weighs just 6 ounces — a…