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Major US companies see stocks plummet after Trump's tariffs announcement
The reaction to Trump's sweeping tariffs announcement didn't take long to hit the U.S. stock market, with Dow Futures plummeting over 1,000 points by Wednesday evening.
Trump imposes 10 percent global tariffs; higher rate for 'worst offenders'
President Trump on Wednesday announced a baseline 10 percent tariff on imports from all foreign countries, as well as higher tariff rates for dozens of nations that the White House deemed the “worst offenders” when it came to trade barriers. The 10 percent tariff will go into effect on Friday. About 60 countries facing a [...]
Lawndale resident threatened to shoot Metro crew members, authorities say
The threat was made electronically via Metro's public complaint portal and affected roughly 100 crew members working on the C-Line extension in the South Bay, a spokesman said.
From clouds to crashes: the essential components of a thunderstorm
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- We've had three days of severe weather risks in the past two and a half weeks, a telltale sign that we're in the midst of severe weather season. The season typically lasts from March through May across the country, bringing the strongest tornadoes and thunderstorms we see throughout the year. Spring [...]
GOP senator defends telling man who said he was fired from HHS he 'deserved' it
GOP senator defends telling man who said he was fired from HHS he 'probably deserved' it.
Former Erie County Department of Social Services employee admits to stealing $5K in HEAP benefits
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo woman pleaded guilty Wednesday after she allegedly stole almost $5,000 in HEAP benefits while working with the county's Department of Social Services, according to the New York State Offices of the Inspector General. Officials said Denise Nelson, 56, redirected the benefits in the names of other people to her [...]
Trump admin not working to return Maryland man sent to El Salvador by error: Lawyer
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who has a U.S. citizen wife and 5-year-old child, is currently at CECOT, the notorious prison in El Salvador.
Education secretary hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting
Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.
Judge restores funds for lawyers representing children in immigration court
A federal judge temporarily reinstated a program providing lawyers for 26,000 children. Nonprofits representing the children had already begun laying off staff.
How Cory Booker prepared for his 25-hour speech on the Senate floor
Cory Booker broke a record with his 25-hour Senate floor speech. How did he prepare to do it?
Rep. Pettersen says it was 'difficult' decision to bring infant son to House floor
Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen said the decision to bring her 9-week-old was "difficult" but illustrated the need to pass the petition.
Former federal health chief Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor
Xavier Becerra, who previously served as California attorney general, joined a growing field of Democrats running next year to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.
