News Jams – July 15, 2025
One day’s news. One original song. Every day.
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Slovakia Blocks EU’s Sanctions Package on Russia / Slovakia May Block EU Sanctions Unless Allowed Russian Gas Deal Until 2034
Slovakia just blocked a brand-new plan,
Europe tried to sanction Russia’s gas ban.
Eighteenth round, but it’s stuck on pause,
Cause one country pulled the brake on the cause.
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Trump Agrees to Help Find Patriot Air Defenses for Ukraine / Europeans Open to Buying U.S. Arms for Ukraine Under Trump Plan
Trump signed a deal, big missiles in play,
Patriot systems heading Ukraine’s way.
But U.S. cash won’t foot the bill,
Europe will pay, and that’s the deal.
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Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal Resigns / Political Shake-Up in Kyiv as War Continues
Ukraine’s Prime Minister stepped aside,
Denys Shmyhal’s out, no reason implied.
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NATO Warns China, Brazil, India on Russia Sanctions / Trump, Rutte Discuss Consequences for Russia’s Global Trade
At NATO talks, some stern remarks,
Warned China, Brazil: don’t help the dark.
Secondary sanctions on the way,
If allies trade while bombs still spray.
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US Inflation at 2.7% in June, Fed Holds Steady / CPI Numbers Confirm Fed Pause
The Fed held firm, no rate change yet,
Inflation’s at 2.7 percent.
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Nasdaq Rises on Tech Optimism, Banks Show Caution / NVIDIA Surges, JPMorgan Reports Earnings Beat
Markets mixed: tech had a high,
But banking stocks gave a cautious sigh.
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Trump Announces US–Indonesia Trade Deal / 19% Tariffs on Indonesian Goods, Zero on U.S. Exports
Indonesia trade got a Trump-style twist:
Nineteen percent tariffs—can’t be missed.
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India’s First Tesla Showroom Opens in Mumbai / Model Y Expected as Flagship Vehicle
India’s got Tesla showrooms now,
And plug-in dreams are on the prowl.
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