World And USA

  Trump tariffs: White House says 104% China tariffs take effect at midnight Trump’s 104% China Tariff Drops at Midnight: What You Need to Know As of 12:01 a.m. ET, April 9 , the U.S. will slap a 104% tariff on Chinese imports. Yeah, you read that right—104%. This move marks the most aggressive trade action yet in President Trump’s ongoing economic standoff with China, and it’s sending ripples through global markets. So, What’s Going On? This all started when Trump returned to the White House and brought tariffs back into the spotlight. He began with a 20% tariff on Chinese goods, upped it to 54% with a scheduled hike, and now, in response to China refusing to drop their own retaliatory tariffs, he’s added another 50%. That’s how we land at this eye-popping 104%. China Isn’t Backing Down China’s not taking this lying down. Their Ministry of Commerce is hitting back with a 34% tariff on U.S. products , starting Thursday. Beijing’s message? They’ll “fight to the end.” Translati...

  Senate Confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services Secretary The Senate voted 52-48 on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, delivering a win for President Donald Trump. Kennedy's nomination faced fierce scrutiny due to his controversial views on vaccines and public health policy. The vote largely followed party lines, though Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky joined Democrats in opposition. McConnell, who has now opposed three of Trump’s Cabinet nominees, cited his experience as a childhood polio survivor in explaining his vote. “This administration—led by the same president who delivered a medical miracle with Project Warp Speed—deserves a leader who fully acknowledges the efficacy of life-saving vaccines,” McConnell said. “Mr. Kennedy failed to prove he is the best person to lead America’s largest health agency.”   A Contentious Confirmation Process Kennedy’s nomination was one of several that tested Trump’s influe...

 Margarita Forés’s lasting impact on the Philippine culinary scene is now being carried forward by her son, Amado, who shares her passion for food and deep respect for tradition and heritage. Jorge Amado Forés, nephew of a former Philippine senator, initially pursued political science at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, possibly following a path into politics. However, as his mother, the award-winning chef Margarita Forés, reflects, “The wind did not blow Mar’s way, and Amado did not get a chance to build a career in government.” Yet, beyond political influence, the bond between mother and son proved stronger, leading Amado toward a different passion—food. His journey into the culinary world unfolded gradually through three pivotal moments. First, after graduating, he worked at Jeepney, a Filipino restaurant in New York, where he was deeply involved in daily operations. “There, I discovered my passion,” he recalls. The second turning point came during a...

  1 Dead, 3 Injured in Plane Collision at Scottsdale Airport One person was killed in a crash involving two planes at Scottsdale Airport on Monday afternoon. Three others sustained injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals, while emergency crews worked to rescue a fifth victim trapped inside one of the aircraft. The crash occurred around 2:30 p.m., prompting the closure of the runway. The Scottsdale Fire Department responded with multiple fire trucks to the scene. Scottsdale Fire Capt. Dave Folio stated that the runway remained an active scene and that additional details would be released after 6 p.m. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

  No immediate damage was reported following the earthquake. The Cayman fault line, located near the Cayman Islands, marks the boundary between the North American and Caribbean tectonic plates. Powerful Earthquake Strikes Caribbean, Tsunami Threat Subsides A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck between Honduras and the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean Sea on Saturday evening , prompting a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and nearby islands. Authorities warned of potential sea-level fluctuations and strong ocean currents , which could pose risks to boaters and beachgoers . However, no significant damage was reported in the immediate aftermath. Minimal Tsunami Impact Reported According to the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) , the highest recorded sea-level rise was just 1.2 inches at an observation site on Isla Mujeres , a Mexican island off the Yucatán Peninsula. Despite the small increase, the event was still classified as a tsunami by experts. Widespread Tremors Felt ...

 Is Elon Musk's DOGE task force being granted unrestricted access to U.S. government computers, risking system failures and data leaks, as experts warn? Elon Musk's access to highly classified government data, including sensitive information collected about and from the American public, has become a major battleground in the rapidly evolving legal struggle over President Donald Trump’s efforts to drastically reshape the federal bureaucracy. Several lawsuits accuse the administration of violating privacy laws and other legal protections by allegedly permitting affiliates of Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to take control of highly restricted government IT systems. Judges have moved swiftly—sometimes scheduling hearings on short notice—to assess the extent of DOGE’s reach into the digital infrastructure that supports critical government functions. “We don’t have many facts beyond what’s been reported in the media,” Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly told administrat...