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Trump expands generics tariff, broadens Section 232 scope

President Donald Trump unveiled a phased tariff plan for imported generic drugs, imposing a zero tariff for two years starting August 1, 2026, then escalating to 100% for one year and 200% thereafter to push onshoring of U.S. production and penalize companies that don’t build domestic facilities. The move expands the administration’s pharmaceutical trade policy after an earlier Section 232 action and signals potential broader application beyond generics to reshape drug supply chains.

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Little Fire Expands to 700 Acres Near Pleasanton

A wildfire dubbed the Little Fire south of Pleasanton rapidly spread from its start before 3 p.m. to about 150 acres by 4 p.m., triggering multiple evacuation orders across several zones and prompting crews from Cal Fire, Alameda County Fire, and the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department to respond.

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IIT Roorkee clarifies routine advisory not new policy

IIT Roorkee says an advisory circulating on social media about students’ political expression is a routine internal communication issued at the start of each academic session and not a new directive or policy, issued in line with existing conduct rules. The institute urged people not to misinterpret the advisory, reiterating it reflects ongoing norms rather than any change in policy.

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Amitabh Bachchan Reports ICU Stay, Surgery, On Road to Recovery

Amitabh Bachchan disclosed that he was hospitalized for surgery and spent time in the ICU, and has since returned home, describing the post-discharge recovery as the most difficult phase of life—physically, psychologically, and practically. He did not reveal details of the surgery, and fans have shown concern and swept in with well-wishes as his team keeps updates private.

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Kroger shootings reported across Cypress area

A Kroger store on Cypresswood Drive in Cypress, Harris County, was the scene of a shooting with multiple victims and authorities detaining a possible suspect while urging people to avoid the area. Reports on the exact number of victims and their conditions varied, with some accounts indicating at least one person injured and others reporting three shot as the investigation continues.

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