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Canada has opened the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit after a Canada-only ribbon cutting. The opening has occurred while the US has imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and the two countries remain in talks over how toll revenue and other terms will be shared.
Lebanese President Aoun has travelled to Washington to present a written plan to disarm Hezbollah and secure Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon under a US-backed framework. Trump has pledged support for Lebanon and its army as talks aim to curb Hezbollah and stabilise the border, with pilot zones showing tentative progress amid ongoing Israeli strikes.
Tesla has reported weak Q2 profits and heavy capital spending on AI, robotaxis and humanoid robots, turning free cash flow negative and sending its shares sharply lower. SpaceX has fallen since its IPO and heavy short interest is piling up. Investors are demanding clearer timelines for robotaxi, Optimus and Tesla–SpaceX collaboration as capital needs rise.
The United States has announced that direct flights to Lebanon will resume, following a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. The announcement marks a shift from decades-long restrictions tied to the 1985 TWA 847 hijacking. Officials warn that actual flight schedules remain uncertain amid ongoing regional conflict and security concerns.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has directed Amtrak to consider renaming New York Penn Station as part of a major overhaul funded by federal dollars. While the secretary has not specified a new name, he has publicly floated the idea of honoring President Trump. Lawmakers raise questions about funding and the project’s price tag, with critics warning against a “vanity project.”
The Federal Railroad Administration has proposed a rule to strengthen certification standards for safe train operations. Unions welcome the move; UP and CPKC are silent as inspectors flagged English-language issues in several yards.
Texas Governor directs a federal review of ablution facilities at Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston airports after the airport paused its plan to install washing stations; officials say the project was never finalized and funding was mis-stated. The move comes amid scrutiny of religious facilities at taxpayer-funded airports.
Militaries are advancing a Janus program to deploy microreactors on installations. Five firms have been selected to own, build, and operate these reactors, with Fort Drum among the sites. Officials say the effort aims to deliver safe baseload power and bolster defense resilience while aligning with broader energy strategy.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has raised national-security concerns about Ford’s ties to Chinese battery tech and plans with Geely in Spain, prompting political and regulatory scrutiny. Ford defends its approach, while lawmakers press for clarity on independence from Chinese tech.
Trump has announced new fuel-economy standards, reversing Biden-era rules intended to spur electric-vehicle adoption. The move reduces the fleetwide target, with specifics still to be released. Analysts say the change could reshape automaker strategy and consumer costs. The details remain forthcoming.