April 8, 2025

News Summary Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is in talks with US President Donald Trump to address recently imposed tariffs that are rattling both economies. Amid a significant decline in Tokyo’s stock market, Ishiba plans a comprehensive proposal to counter a 24% tariff on Japanese imports. The Japan Business Federation highlights the importance of maintaining a free trade regime while concerns grow over the automotive sector’s vulnerability, which is crucial

News Summary Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has directed the CDC to reconsider its fluoride recommendations, potentially impacting the 60% of Americans consuming fluoridated water. Concerns about fluoride’s effects on brain development and bone health have prompted a reevaluation. Utah has already banned fluoride in its public drinking water, setting a precedent that may lead other states to follow suit. The debate continues over the long-standing benefits vs. risks

News Summary The trial of Lori Vallow Daybell has commenced in Maricopa County, Arizona, where she faces charges of conspiracy to kill her estranged husband, Charles Vallow. Lori, known as the ‘doomsday mom,’ is already serving life sentences for previous murders. She is representing herself, alleging self-defense during the tragic shooting, while prosecutors argue the act was premeditated due to a life insurance policy motive. With her children’s disappearance still