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Four European countries have confirmed that they will spend over $1 billion to buy American-made military support for Ukraine, further strengthening ties between the two countries. US President Donald Trump has been reluctant to provide Ukraine with additional military support like his predecessor Joe Biden did, as his efforts within the presidency have primarily targeted growing the country's economy. The US has a massive national debt of over $37 trillion, and Trump has been focusing on bringing that number down by increasing tariffs on other countries and decreasing government spending. As part of his efforts to stop government spending, he shut off all aid to Ukraine back in March, but it has been on and off since then, with small amounts of aid being intermittently sent. However, four European countries have decided that they will purchase $1 billion worth of weapons for Ukraine, making both sides happy in a major deal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared that they are in desperate need of missiles used in the American-made Patriot defense systems, which are currently one of the best anti-aircraft missile systems in the world. While they have several of the systems, they are running out of the missiles needed to defend against incoming Russian attacks. Now, the Netherlands has approved a deal to buy $500 million worth of American military goods and pass them onto Ukraine. Furthermore, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark have agreed on a separate deal to buy at least $500 million more in American weapons, which will be given as military aid to Ukraine. Of those $500 million, approximately $90 million will be contributed by Denmark, $146 million from Norway, and another $275 million from Sweden. The agreements do not specify exactly which weapons will be provided, but Sweden has confirmed that their package does contain Patriot missiles, air defense systems, and anti-tank ammunition. While US-Ukraine ties worsened during Trump's initial term in office, they are now beginning to recover. After spending billions of dollars on Ukrainian aid during Biden's term, Trump refused to allow government spending to fund their war against Russia. However, he has confirmed that he supports the purchase of US-made weapons by European countries -- which then send them to Ukraine for assistance -- improving American relations with both Ukraine and Europe. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): Hanna-Barbera pitched The Flintstones to networks for 8 weeks before it was finally picked up. It became the first-ever animated show to air during primetime. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Maturity is learning how to start when you feel like procrastinating and learning how to listen when you feel like talking. (James Clear) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Contentious (adj, kun-TEN-shuss) - Contentious describes something that is likely to cause people to argue or disagree or that involves a lot of arguing. When used of a person, contentious describes someone likely or willing to argue. In a Sentence: I think it’s wise to avoid such a contentious topic at a dinner party.

US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs have officially gone into effect, with over 90 countries being hit with the taxes at midnight last night. After several rounds of changes, most of the tariffs have now been finalized, and they are sure to bring a serious impact to the economies of the US and other countries. Most of the country's largest trading partners have been hit with tariffs higher than the baseline rate of 10%, including its bordering nations of Canada and Mexico. The baseline tariff rate has been established at 10%, but any country that faces an updated rate is being hit with a tax of 15% or higher on all goods. Several major deals have been made, though, saving multiple countries from massive tariffs that would have been a huge detriment to their economies. After pledging to invest hundreds of billions of dollars into the US economy, the European Union has seen their tariff lowered to 15%, which was previously at 30%. South Korea and Japan made similar investment deals and saw their tariffs lowered to the same rate, while the Philippines and Indonesia are also seeing lowered rates. Read more into Trump's recent deals and tariff adjustments here . Meanwhile, other countries are seeing skyrocketing tariff numbers with the potential for further increases. Brazil is seeing a 50% tariff on various goods due to Trump's disagreement with their decision to indict former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was accused of starting a coup. Switzerland is seeing a staggering 39% tariff on all goods, while other countries like Syria, Iraq, Serbia, and Myanmar are seeing rates of 35% or higher. Canada, China, and Mexico, the United States' three largest trading partners, are also facing high tariffs. Trump has imposed a 35% tariff on all Canadian goods after claiming that they have failed to bring down the flow of illegal drugs like fentanyl into the United States, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has refused to agree with Trump's ideology and make a deal like other countries have. Mexico, on the other hand, is still in talks with the Trump administration over an agreement to bring down their tariff, but their taxes have been paused in the meantime. China currently has a deal keeping tariffs down to 30% after their intense trade war earlier this year, but that agreement expires on Tuesday, forcing the two countries to re-enter negotiations soon. Lastly, India now faces the prospect of a staggering 50% tariff on all products after they refused to stop buying Russian oil and military products. India and Russia have sustained good relations in the past, but India has always worked to maintain a neutral status on the world stage-- neither leaning towards the US or Russia. Now, Trump is attempting to force them to move away from Russian oil, but Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly rejected that idea. In retaliation, Trump confirmed that he has signed an executive order to raise tariffs on India from 25% to 50% within three weeks. Meanwhile, India called the tariff hike "unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable," and will continue to "ensure the energy security of 1.4 billion people of India." Of course, there are still exceptions to the tariffs. Steel, aluminum, and copper face a substantial 50% tariff from any country, and all automobiles and automobile parts are already seeing a 25% tariff. Additionally, Trump confirmed that he will impose a 100% tariff on semiconductors in the near future, and he has other plans to ramp up tariffs on other sectors. All of these levies are part of Trump's plan to shift manufacturing back to the United States and grow the economy, but experts are pointing out that they are currently pushing the market towards a slowdown. Trump claims that costs have come down since he came into office, but consumers are already starting to see the tariffs drive prices of everyday items up. Meanwhile, the July jobs report was one of the weakest the country has seen in recent years; though Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics shortly after claiming that the report was "rigged." It is still unknown whether the tariffs will be a benefit or a detriment to the United States economy in the future, but an impact is already being made on global markets. Now, the world will have to wait and see how economies are affected by these major changes. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): There’s no period in “Dr. Pepper.” It was removed because the old logo font made it look like “Di: Pepper.” Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): You never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from. (Cormac McCarthy) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Largesse (noun, lahr-ZHESS) - Largesse is a somewhat formal word that refers to the act of giving away money or the generosity of a person who gives away money. It can also refer to the money that is given away. In a Sentence: The community has benefited greatly from the largesse of its wealthiest family.

The Israeli government has approved a new plan to executive a full military takeover of Gaza City, continuing the country's invasion into the strip. The decision was made earlier this morning by the Israeli Security Cabinet, with the government aiming to take control of all areas of Gaza that are still maintained by Hamas. While they did not agree on a plan to take over the entire strip, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned prior to the announcement, they have confirmed that a new offensive will take place. Israel believes that the remaining hostages are likely being kept in the areas that they do not have a presence in-- one of the largest of which is Gaza City. Currently, Israel maintains control over around 75% of the Gaza Strip, with the remaining Hamas-controlled areas located near the coast. One of the densest of these regions is the center of Gaza City, where hundreds of thousands of refugees from other parts of the enclave are sheltering for the time being. Palestinians that initially lived in the city were forced to move south after Israeli bombings on the city, then back up north after bombings in the south, and so forth. Now, the refugees are clustered in the cities of Khan Younis, Deir-al-Balah, and Gaza City, where the majority of aid distribution centers are located. However, this new operation may change all of that up. The invasion of Gaza City could allow Israel to rescue any hostages that are still alive, but experts are concerned over the impact it may have on aid delivery. Palestinians are already struggling to find food and water amid a severe humanitarian crisis, and a fresh invasion could worsen the situation even more. Israel has denied those claims, though, arguing that taking control of the city would increase the efficiency of aid distribution within the region, providing benefits to both Israel and Palestinians. Now, Israel is already preparing for the offensive, with forces arriving at the border with Gaza within hours. Despite their lack of an agreement on a total invasion, Netanyahu has strongly asserted that their goal is to take over the region completely, with Israel aiming to disarm Hamas, return all hostages, demilitarize the Gaza Strip, establish short-term control over the enclave, and then hand it off to an administration that is neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): There is an underwater version of rugby, unsurprisingly called “underwater rugby.” It is a contact sport between 2 teams of 6 competing underwater in a pool to score goals while freediving. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): This is the nature of genius, to be able to grasp the knowable even when no one else recognizes that it is present. (Deepak Chopra) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Adjudicate (verb, uh-JOO-dih-kayt) - To adjudicate a dispute between two parties is to make an official decision about which party is right; to adjudicate a case or claim is to settle it judicially. Adjudicate is also used to mean “to act as judge.” In a Sentence: The case will be adjudicated in the state courts.

After lengthy talks hosted by the United States, Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to a peace deal that will finally put an end to their lasting conflict. Armenia and Azerbaijan, two neighboring nations in the Caucasus Mountains of Western Asia, share a long, unfriendly relationship with each other, but this new deal shows that the leaders of the two countries are willing to forgive and forget in an effort to turn things around. Azerbaijan officially gained independence from the Soviet Union on August 30, 1991, with Armenia gaining its independence less than one month later. However, the conflict between the two peoples began several years before that. The region of Nagorno-Karabakh is an enclave within Azerbaijan that is home to primarily Armenians, sparking conflict between the two sides before they even gained independence. When Azerbaijan and Armenia initially joined the Soviet Union in 1918, the Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh were forced to live within Azerbaijan, but they eventually grew extremely unhappy with this decision. In 1964, they sent a letter to the head of USSR asking for their region to be moved to the Armenian SSR, as they were under the Azerbaijani government at the time. The Armenians which supported the cause, though, were jailed and ejected from Nagorno-Karabakh, effectively dissipating any sort of possible rebellion. Due to this inaction, Azerbaijani authorities attempted to dilute the Armenian majority of Nagorno-Karabakh with new citizens, leading to discrimination and mistreatment of the Armenians in the region. Armenian culture was heavily suppressed, and support for Armenian sports teams was considered illegal. In 1988, tensions began rising, leading to several battles, and once Armenian and Azerbaijani independence was gained in 1991, Nagorno-Karabakh also declared independence of their own. This resulted in an all-out war, lasting from 1988 to 1994 and causing the deaths or injuries of over 30,000 people. By 1993, Armenia had taken control of Nagorno-Karabakh and around 20% of Azerbaijan's total territory. A ceasefire was established in 1994, though, leaving Nagorno-Karabakh's status in limbo. Despite the ceasefire, fire was exchanged multiple times between then and 2020, escalating tensions along the border. In 2020, another war erupted, resulting in a win for Azerbaijan after another deal was negotiated. Then, in 2023, Azerbaijan launched a full-on offensive into Nagorno-Karabakh, effectively breaking down the region. Most of the Armenians residing in the area left for Armenia, and the area's government was also dissolved, ending the conflict and allowing for the reintegration of Nagorno-Karabakh into Azerbaijan. Nevertheless, several problems remained. Border disputes continued, and Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic was still cut off from Azerbaijan due to the Armenian territory standing between the two. Tensions between both countries were still extremely high, impacting trade, travel, and other industries. Now, after intense negotiations with the United States, Armenia and Azerbaijan have settled their differences and are opening up their borders and economies to each other. Additionally, Azerbaijan will gain control of a corridor traveling to Nakhchivan, allowing them safe passage into the other section of their territory without facing threats from Armenia. The deal is also a part of US President Donald Trump's efforts to expand American influence in Western Asia, which has long been heavily affected by its neighbor, Russia. As former nations of USSR, Armenia and Azerbaijan have always sought Russian help to solve their disputes, but Trump has stepped in this time to improve relations with the two countries in his ongoing battle with Putin for global influence. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): Standing burns plenty of calories. On average, a 150-pound person burns 114 calories per hour while standing around and doing nothing. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The value of experience is not in seeing much, but in seeing wisely. (William Osler) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Winsome (adj, WIN-sum) - Winsome describes people and things that are cheerful, pleasant, and appealing. In a Sentence: Though a relative newcomer to acting, Maya won the casting directors over with her winsome charm, which was perfect for the role of the plucky young superhero.

Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have skyrocketed amid growing conflicts near the border, leading both countries to heavily downgrade relations with each other. Both countries have accused each other of striking first, with the incident taking place near the historical temple of Ta Muen Thom, located in the southern Thai province of Surin. Thailand claims that they had spotted a Cambodian surveillance drone near the temple before heavily armed Cambodian troops arrived, where they exchanged fire in an intense outburst of fighting. Two Thai soldiers were injured, and at least three civilians were injured after the Cambodian troops allegedly opened fire in the nearby district of Kap Choeng. However, Cambodia has argued that their troops were acting out of self-defense, claiming that the Thai soldiers had begun the exchange of gunfire. Nevertheless, Thailand continued to retaliate, launching several F-16 fighter jets into Cambodia to deal with the situation. Thailand claimed that they had struck multiple military installments within Cambodia, but Cambodia did not confirm the claim. Additionally, the Cambodian President of the Senate, Hun Sen, confirmed that at least two Cambodian provinces had been shelled, and Prime Minister Hun Manet stated that they would respond. Due to previous border disputes in the area, Thailand and Cambodia maintain a demilitarized zone (DMZ) along much of their border, leading to large spikes in tensions when that space is violated. Tensions initially began to rise in May when another exchange of gunfire resulted in the death of a Cambodian soldier. Then, earlier in the week, a Thai soldier lost his leg after a landmine explosion, injuring four other soldiers as well. After that incident, Thailand downgraded their relations with Cambodia, calling their ambassador back and sending Cambodia's ambassador back to their country. Now, those tensions have sunk even lower, with both countries calling foreign staff home, and there is a possibility of the conflict escalating even further if Cambodia decides to strike back. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): Octopuses and squids have beaks. The beak is made of keratin – the same material that a bird’s beak and our fingernails are made of. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests. (Epictetus) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Logy (adj, LOH-ghee) - Like sluggish and groggy , logy describes a person who is not able to think or move normally because of being tired, sick, etc., or something that moves slowly and ploddingly. In a Sentence: The heavy meal left me feeling logy and in need of a nap.

At least 31 people are dead after an air force jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, sparking protests from students across the country. The incident occurred on Monday when a Chinese-made F-7 BGI fighter jet belonging to the Bangladesh Air Force struck the Milestone School and College in the neighborhood of Uttara, which was full of children. The resulting explosion set the two-story building on fire, trapping students and teachers inside as smoke billowed out of the structure. Most of the victims were children under 12, and a total of 25 students were killed. After rising several times, the current death toll stands at 31, making Bangladesh's worst aviation disaster in decades. Unfortunately, 68 people are still hospitalized with burns and other injuries, with 10 of them in critical condition, but many were saved by authorities' rapid response. Helicopters, fire trucks, ambulances, and other vehicles were quickly dispatched to deal with the situation, and at least 171 people were rescued by firefighters and local authorities. The Bangladeshi military later confirmed that the F-7 jet had departed on a training mission when it experienced a severe mechanical failure, forcing the pilot, Flight Lieutenant Md. Taukir Islam, to make a crash landing. He attempted to steer the jet away from populated areas but ended up hitting the school-- the pilot was also killed in the explosion. Dozens of teachers and students had been standing outside the building as well, leaving them to watch the plane strike the school and wait in desperation as authorities arrived. A thorough investigation into the incident has begun, and the country held a day of mourning yesterday for the victims of the crash, with all flags flying at half-mast for the entire day. However, protests have erupted across the city, with students calling for the government to retire aging machinery and instruct pilots to avoid flying near populated areas like Dhaka. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): The first service animals were established in Germany during World War I, but references to service animals date back to the mid-16th Century. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): You will never feel truly satisfied by work until you are satisfied by life. (Heather Schuck) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Jettison (verb, JET-uh-sun) - When you jettison something, you get rid of it either because it is not needed or because it is impeding your progress or otherwise weighing you down. In a Sentence: Now that the purchase of the building has been finalized, we'll revamp what we want to keep and jettison the rest.

28 nations have signed a statement calling for the immediate end to Israel's war in Gaza as deaths at aid sites continue to increase. The referendum was signed by Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, and states that an immediate end to the war in Gaza is crucial to prevent additional loss of life. The statement also says the execution of aid delivery under the Israeli government has been done in an extremely dangerous, inhumane way, leading to the deaths, and that Israel's restrictions on aid flow have resulted in an even larger humanitarian crisis. The statement comes as more and more people die each day at aid distribution centers in Gaza-- at least 100 people were killed by gunfire at aid sites this past weekend alone. Using the aid provided by the United Nations and other countries, Israel has set up several aid centers across Gaza to hand out food and water to Palestinian citizens, who have struggled with supply shortages since the war began. However, these aid distribution centers have proved to be a deadly site for Gazans, with crowds facing rounds of Israeli gunfire almost every day. Israel claims that their troops fire "warning shots" to disperse the crowds or deter Palestinians who try to approach the site before it opens, but the UN has reported that at least 875 people have been killed while trying to get food over the past eight weeks. Additionally, tens of thousands of people are currently suffering from malnutrition, with dozens dying every day from hunger and thirst. Hospitals do not have food, water, or other crucial supplies either, and markets have shut down due to extreme shortages. Meanwhile, locals cannot purchase food due to skyrocketing prices, forcing them to take their chances at an aid site. Nevertheless, Israel has denied all of these claims and dismissed the recent statement. They claim that the death count has been exaggerated by Hamas in order to increase pressure on Israel, and have blamed the organization for refusing to commit to a ceasefire deal. Also, Israel has maintained that they are conducting all of their operations in accordance with international laws, and have not taken any action that could be considered inhumane or dangerous for Palestinians. Despite arguments from both sides, the death toll from the conflict continues to rise-- over 59,000 people have been killed since the war began on October 7, 2023, and there does not seem to be any end in sight. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): If you translate “Jesus” from Hebrew to English, the correct translation is “Joshua.” The name “Jesus” comes from translating the name from Hebrew to Greek to Latin to English. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Perhaps tomorrow, if not today. (Michele Jennae) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Hubris (noun, HYOO-bris) - Hubris is a formal and literary word that refers to a great or foolish amount of pride or confidence. In a Sentence: The project's failure was predictable, given the inexperience and unbridled hubris of those leading the effort.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebels have finally signed a peace deal, hoping to end the conflict within another month. The deal aims towards bringing peace to the eastern part of DRC, which has seen serious violence over the last seven months. The M23 rebels, a militia primarily made up of members of the Tutsi ethnic group, invaded the area north of the city of Goma in January , killing scores of citizens. After storming Goma and the nearby city of Bukavu, they quickly took over two airports and shut down their airspace, trapping millions of people inside the two cities. Additionally, the rebels did not provide food, water, or shelter, but consistent bombings and shootings resulted in more and more deaths, pressuring the DRC government to take action. Qatar began hosting ceasefire talks in March, and the United States has also attempted to assist in negotiations. US President Donald Trump has clearly expressed his interest in obtaining a part of the wide range of rich mineral resources located in central Africa, motivating him to keep good relations with countries like the DRC. Now, after months of negotiations, both sides have confirmed that they will stop all fighting by July 29, with a long-term agreement expected by August 18. However, the details of the deal are still relatively unclear. DRC representatives claimed that they would see M23 move out of the areas that they have recently invaded, but M23 has denied those claims. Additionally, authorities, citizens, and foreign organizations are still unsure as to whether the agreement will last-- various other peace deals have been made in the past, and all of them have been violated at some point. More recently, in April, the two sides agreed to facilitate a complete ceasefire, but the conflict continued despite orders from the top. As a whole, the current deal is extremely vague, with most of the finer details expected to be finalized over the next month. Upcoming Events: World Drowning Prevention Day (Friday, July 25) International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent (Friday, July 25) International Day for Judicial Well-Being (Friday, July 25) Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): Elvis was originally blonde. He started coloring his hair black for an edgier look. Sometimes, he would touch it up himself using shoe polish. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Trees are poems the earth writes upon the sky, We fell them down and turn them into paper, That we may record our emptiness. (Kahlil Gibran) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Utmost (adj, UT-mohst) - Utmost describes something that is the greatest or highest in degree, number, or amount. In a Sentence: The safety of employees is of utmost importance.

At least 38 people are dead and several others are missing after a tourist-filled boat capsized off the coast of Vietnam, with the severe weather likely due to the impacts of Typhoon Wipha. The incident took place in Halong Bay, an area famous for its mountainous islands that are scattered across the water. Located next to the bay is the city of Haiphong, Vietnam's third-largest city with a population of just over 2 million people, where most tourist boats cast off from. The ship, named Wonder Sea, had 53 people onboard, 48 of which were tourists, and at least 20 of them were children. The boat was sailing through the bay at around 1:30 pm in the afternoon when it got caught in a strong storm, causing it to capsize completely. Due to a loss of power, authorities were not able to triangulate its position for some time, and locating the ship became even harder because of the pouring rain. Nevertheless, the Vietnamese government responded quickly, sending out 27 boats and two additional crafts that were carrying members of the navy, police, and border guards. Divers immediately launched into the water to search for any bodies or survivors, and 10 people were rescued. Some were trapped inside the ship, while others were found floating in the water. Unfortunately, 38 people have been confirmed dead, but five others are still missing as search-and-rescue operations continue in full force. The severe weather was likely due to the incoming Typhoon Wipha, which pounded the Hong Kong area with strong winds and heavy rain last night. It began as a tropical storm off the northern coast of the Philippines, steadily moving west as it intensified, hitting southern Taiwan with heavy rain along the way as well. Over the last few days, residents of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, Macau, and other southeastern Chinese cities have been preparing for the effects of Wipha, especially the devastating rain. The storm is also delivering winds of over 75 mph, blowing down trees and sending debris flying across cities. Hundreds of flights have been canceled and delayed, trains have been suspended, ports have been shut down, and the massive 18-mile bridge that connects Macau and Hong Kong has also been closed as the area weathers the dangerous storm. After passing Hong Kong, it is projected to move into northern Vietnam and Laos, dropping even more rain on the area, but the typhoon's pass over land will weaken its winds. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): The Iberian Religious Wars were the longest wars in history, lasting 781 years as European Christian Kingdoms fought against the Muslim rulers of Spain and Northern Africa from 711 CE to 1492. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The only impossible journey is the one you never begin. (Tony Robbins) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Devise (verb, dih-VYZE) - To devise is to invent or plan something that is difficult or complicated in some way. In a Sentence: The siblings devised a plan to clean the house from top to bottom with hopes of getting their parents to let them go to the concert.

The European Union has announced the arrival of a massive new sanctions bill that is set to greatly impact the Russian economy. The agreement approved yet another round of sanctions targeting Russia, further pressuring them to end their war against Ukraine. The war began back in February 2022 and has not let up since then, with various countries around the world urging Russia to put an end to the conflict. One of the most efficient ways to put pressure on a country is through the financial sector, especially during a time of war. Due to Russia's tightening finances from other sanctions and increasing expenditures on military and arms, they have become even more dependent on their booming oil and gas industry. Prior to the war, numerous European countries were heavily reliant on Russian oil to provide crucial services like heating and electricity, but those numbers have slowly decreased as the EU as a whole attempts to move away from Russian products. Now, in the latest move against Russia's economy, the EU and UK have lowered the price cap for Russian oil, bringing it down from $60 per barrel to $47.60 per barrel. This prohibits any country within the European Union from purchasing Russian oil if it is priced over $47.60, substantially lowering Russia's net profits. The new limit will take effect on September 3, and it could have a serious impact on Russia's finances. In addition to the price cap shift, the agreement also cuts back on the usage of Russian pipelines and avoids Russian banks, further damaging their economy, and technology-related exports to Russia will also take a hit. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): The Bagheera kiplingi spider was discovered in the 1800s and is the only species of spider that has been classified as vegetarian. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it. (Simon Sinek) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Meritorious (adj, mair-uh-TOR-ee-us) - Meritorious is a formal adjective used to describe something that is deserving of honor, praise, or esteem. In a Sentence: She was honored for her meritorious service to the city.