All Stories from July 30, 2025 (Change date)
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No one hurt in Tuesday night house fire in NapervilleJul 30, 2025 8:28 am - No injuries were reported from a Naperville house fire Tuesday night that left the home uninhabitable and caused an estimated $100,000 in damage.
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Trump's latest tariff deadline is approaching. Here are the trade deals the US has announced so farJul 30, 2025 8:08 am - The clock is ticking closer to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff deadline of Aug 1. And while several more deals — or at least frameworks for deals — have been reached since his last tariff deadline of July 9 came and went, trade talks with many countries are still in flux.
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US economy bounds back, expanding 3% in second quarter, but headline growth number masks weaknessesJul 30, 2025 7:44 am - The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing back at least temporarily from a first-quarter drop that reflected disruptions from President Donald Trump’s trade wars.
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Trump announces 25% tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian oilJul 30, 2025 7:41 am - President Donald Trump says he’ll impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of India’s purchasing of Russian oil.
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Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here's what to knowJul 30, 2025 7:38 am - One of this century's most powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia and generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast and as far south as New Zealand. Now warnings are being downgraded in most areas, though advisories remain in place as more aftershocks are possible.
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Cherry tomatoes are summer’s tiny treasures. Here’s how to use them.Jul 30, 2025 5:44 am - At their peak, cherry tomatoes are a seasonal treasure best savored raw, but their taste can deepen when roasted, sautéed or simmered, adding pops of sweet acidity to a wide range of dishes. Whether you’re growing your own or purchasing pints at the grocery store or farmers market, here’s what you need to know about selecting, storing and cooking with cherry tomatoes.
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A cherry tomato bounty calls for this quick, luscious pasta sauceJul 30, 2025 5:35 am - Three pounds of cherry tomatoes turn into a luscious, garlicky sauce in about the same time it takes to boil a pot of pasta. Bonus: Since the tomatoes go in the skillet whole, you barely even need a knife for this.
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How to blanch fresh produce to preserve flavor, color and textureJul 30, 2025 5:28 am - We love fresh, seasonal produce for its superb flavor and vibrant color, especially during the summer. But these prized traits are fleeting. This is where blanching can come in to save the day, helping to keep those fruits and vegetables at their best to enjoy now or months later.
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No justice for allJul 30, 2025 4:00 am - First, I want to say I love my country. Second, in response to Richard Keslinke's letter regarding “Pledge confusion,” there is not liberty and justice for all in the Uni...
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Let’s stop fearmongering about transit reformJul 30, 2025 4:00 am - The July 22 Daily Herald editorial "'11th Hour Surprise’: Land Use Provision in Transit Bill Needs More Study and Suburban Input” misrepresents the reasoning and process ...