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In 1976, a blind taste test in Paris, known as the "Judgement of Paris," shocked the world by awarding top scores to Californian wines over their French counterparts, forever changing the wine landscape and igniting a rivalry that continues to this day. Now, a looming tariff war between the US and Europe threatens to disrupt the market once again.

Tesla's stock price has plummeted due to a combination of factors, including CEO Elon Musk's controversial political views, increased competition from Chinese and European rivals, and declining sales. The company's reputation has also been tarnished by Musk's actions, leading to protests and a decline in customer loyalty.

Jaiden Smith navigated floodwaters in his tinny to visit his family next door, while residents in Laidley began cleaning up after the floodwaters receded. The Australian army was deployed to assist with recovery efforts in Laidley, and shopkeepers praised the kindness of strangers who brought fresh food and helped with the clean-up.

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 200% tariffs on European alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade war between the US and the EU. This comes in response to the EU's decision to impose tariffs on American whiskey, a move they made in retaliation to Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

Belgian authorities have arrested several individuals suspected of involvement in a corruption scheme within the European Parliament, allegedly involving Chinese company Huawei bribing EU lawmakers to promote its commercial interests. The investigation marks the second corruption scandal to hit the EU Parliament in less than three years.