Trump’s tariff hike; Fort Stewart shooting details : NPR
Good morning. You read the first newsletter. Get down here to deliver it to your reception box, and listen At the first podcast for all the news you need to start your day.
The best stories of today
Five soldiers were injured in Fort Stewart, Georgia, yesterday after an army sergeant opened fire on his colleagues. The alleged shooter was identified as the SGT. Quornelius Radford, who worked in automated logistics. Several soldiers who witnessed the shooting were able to attack Radford and master it. Victims of shooting are in a stable state and Radford is in detention.
This image of the video provided by the American army via Dvids shows the entry of Fort Stewart into Georgia on November 18, 2021.
Sgt of staff. Daniel Guerrero / US Army via DVIDS / AP
hide
tilting legend
Sgt of staff. Daniel Guerrero / US Army via DVIDS / AP
- 🎧 The police speak to Radford to try to discover the motif behind the shootingEmily Jones of the NPR Wabe network station tells First. Radford has been stationed in Fort Stewart since 2022, and the weapon used was his own handgun, according to army officials. The authorities examine how he was able to put his own weapon on the military base. Brigadier, General John Lubas, at a press conference yesterday, reassured the people that the base was safe and well kept.
President Trump’s higher import taxes on several countries are coming into force today. In the past four months, the United States has billed a 10% tax on most of what we import. Now, the goods from Europe, Japan and South Korea will be faced with a 15%tax. Countries like the Philippines, Switzerland and South Africa will be affected by even higher tax rates. Canada already feels the effects of higher rates, as taxes on their goods increased to 35% last week.
- 🎧 McDonald’s is one of the companies feeling the impacts of prices. The leaders said this week that they were affected Because many of their customers are sensitive to prices, explains Scott Outley out of NPR. The CEO of the company, Chris Kempczinski, says that customers on a industry level do not spend as freely as they were a year ago, probably due to anxiety around prices. Kempczinsky explains that many customers are negotiated in their menu or completely jump the reader. McDonald’s is not alone. In the entire economy, there is evidence that import taxes increase prices and slow growth.
Trump says there is a “very good prospect” that he will meet Russian president Vladimir Putin and the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy Soon in an effort to end the war between their two countries. This development comes after what Trump described as very productive discussions between the special envoy, Steve Witkoff and Putin yesterday. According to Russia’s statements, a meeting between Trump and Putin could take place next week.
- 🎧 It is not clear if Putin offered concessions to obtain this meetingsaid Franco Ordoñez of NPR. Putin has long wanted to be able to speak with the president face to face. Reunion would be a big problem because it would be the first between Putin and American president since 2021, when former president Joe Biden was in office. The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said in an interview with Fox Business that the White House is now experiencing concrete examples of things that Russia would ask to end the war. Rubio said Russia and Ukraine should make concessions, and a cease-fire would be a key step.
Deep
A pair of hands typing on a laptop keyboard, surrounded by the floating text “AI”. The background is light blue and the concept revolves around artificial intelligence and modern technology. This flat illustration could represent the use of AI in digital work, automation or innovation. A sufficient copy space is available for brand text or image.
Ekaterina Goncharova / Moment RF / Getty Images
hide
tilting legend
Ekaterina Goncharova / Moment RF / Getty Images
AI tools are becoming more and more popular with students who need help for their homework, and AI knows. Last week, Openai launched “Study mode”, which is intended to act as a tutor, in his chatbot. But is AI comparable to old-fashioned tools like manuals and online aids like quizlet and chegg? Ayana Archie de NPR spoke with platforms and students who used them to see how they acclimated to new resources.
- 📝 Chegg, a site that sells manuals and offers digital services such as the generation of flash cards, incorporates AI models. This includes a new feature that displays panels side by side with answers to a question alongside platform responses such as Chatgpt and Claude.
- 📝 Many students combine traditional methods with AI tools. But around 50% of students estimate that excessive dependence on AI could affect their academic performance, according to research from Digital Education Council in 2024.
- 📝 Some teachers affect more work which must be handwritten or completed in class to try to prevent plagiarism and the overuse of AI.
Listening today
Karen Wagner, on the left, speaks with the representative Mike Flood before a town hall in Kimball Recital Hall on the campus of the University of Nebraska Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska, August 4, 2025.
Rebecca S. Gratz for the Washington Post / Getty Images
hide
tilting legend
Rebecca S. Gratz for the Washington Post / Getty Images
Republican representative Mike Flood of Nebraska organized a meeting of the city on Monday, where he felt the warmth of his voters for his support for “One Big Beautiful Bill” by Trump. The event collected more than 700 participants who shared their concerns that the legislation would have an impact on social security net programs like Medicaid. The crowd also questioned the approach of the president of the application of immigration. Throughout the meeting, the floods were heckled while trying to defend the president’s tax and expenses. At the end of the town hall, which became viral, the crowd sang “vote it!” The flood has been maintained with Morning edition Host Steve Inskeep to explain why it was important to have the meeting and its position on the Big Budget Bill.
3 things to know before leaving
American Mall Staple, Claire’s is known for its ear drilling services and bright colors for young buyers.
Seth Wenig / AP
hide
tilting legend
Seth Wenig / AP
- Claire’s, the popular tween store known for drilling and sequins, put protection against bankruptcy for the second time in seven years yesterday.
- The Aalborg Zoo in Denmark sparked controversy after asking people to give their excess animals, such as chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs, to be “gently euthanized” and fueled with captivity predators.
- The conductor and pianist Eddie Palmieri died yesterday at the age of 88. He won several grammys during his career and was recognized as a NEA jazz master, one of the highest honors of jazz.
This newsletter was edited by Suzanne Nuyen.
