Markets turn green following tariff turbulence
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Markets turn green following tariff turbulence

Following President Donald Trump's tariff decision on Saturday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average opened much lower then reversed losses Monday afternoon. The Nasdaq 100 lost 0.7%, the broader S&P 500 stayed 0.4% lower, and the 30-stock Dow saw a slight daytime gain. Wall Street's fear indicator for significant market swings, the Cboe Volatility Index, reached its highest level since January 2023 when it surged past 17. The price of gold reached a record $2,818.27 an ounce. Following a sell-off that lasted through the night and into Monday morning, bitcoin prices also increased. With a 10% levie on Canadian energy imports, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all commodities imported from Canada and Mexico, the two biggest trading partners in the United States, on Saturday. A 10% tax on all Ch...
California flood watch raises risk of mudslides days after wildfire containment
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California flood watch raises risk of mudslides days after wildfire containment

In California, where heavy rain is predicted to cause flooding, mudslides, and debris flows through Wednesday, there are flood watches in effect for about 13 million people. Before moving south to Los Angeles, where the catastrophic Eaton and Palisades fires were put out just days ago, the atmospheric river of moisture is expected to target the north and central areas, affecting cities like San Francisco and Sacramento. Two storm systems are predicted to affect the central and southern regions of the state this week, including San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Los Angeles, the National Weather Service warned. Northern California is expected to see a lot of rain on Monday, which could cause flooding in places like Chico, Eureka, Redding, and Santa Rosa. across a Monday morning update, the meteo...
Attorneys General Warn Federal Employees About Misleading Buyout Offer
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Attorneys General Warn Federal Employees About Misleading Buyout Offer

(WNY News Now) Letitia James, the attorney general of New York, and eleven other states have warned federal employees about the Trump administration's deferred resignation policy. If federal employees retire before February 6, the scheme offers them ongoing salary through September 30, 2025, but authorities warn that this offer may not be guaranteed. NEW YORK Letitia James, the attorney general of New York, led a group of eleven other attorneys general today in alerting federal employees about the deceptive deferred resignation scheme of the Trump administration, which provides federal employees compensation through September 30, 2025, provided they resign by February 6. According to Attorney General James, the millions of federal employees perform crucial roles in many aspects of our ...
Trump moves to develop sovereign wealth fund to ‘create value for American citizens’
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Trump moves to develop sovereign wealth fund to ‘create value for American citizens’

In order to better distribute regular cash to regular residents, President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would establish a sovereign wealth fund, which would be a collection of assets located in other nations. However, comprehensive information about the fund's operation was not readily available. During an executive order signing ceremony in the Oval Office, Trump made the news. During his 2024 presidential campaign, he had proposed the establishment of such a fund. At the event, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave a quick overview of the fund. "It will be a combination of liquid assets, assets that we have in this country as we work ... to bring them out for the American people," he stated. "The extraordinary size and scale of the U.S. government and the business it does wit...
7 dead, 24 injured after air ambulance crash in Philadelphia
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7 dead, 24 injured after air ambulance crash in Philadelphia

The city of Philadelphia On Friday night, an air ambulance transporting six passengers crashed close to a mall in northeast Philadelphia, killing seven people, including a person in a car. Capt. Alan Alejandro Montoya Perales, co-pilot Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez, paramedic Rodrigo Lopez Padilla, Dr. Raul Meza Arredondo, patient Valentina Guzman Murillo, and her mother, Lizeth Murillo Ozuna, were the six individuals on board. No one on board is believed to have survived, according to Jet Rescue Air Ambulance. At a news briefing on Monday, Mayor Cherelle Parker stated that there were now 24 injured people on the ground, where multiple homes and cars were impacted. According to Parker, two of them are in severe condition and four are still in the hospital. No more details regarding their ...
Trump and Mexico’s president say tariffs will be delayed for one month after talks
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Trump and Mexico’s president say tariffs will be delayed for one month after talks

After Mexico promised to increase border security, the U.S. and Mexico decided Monday to postpone a 25% duty on all Mexican imports for one month. This step might have slowed the economies of both countries and increased costs for U.S. consumers, at least for the time being. In order to combat drug trafficking from Mexico into the United States, especially fentanyl, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on social media that her country will immediately bolster the northern border with 10,000 soldiers of its National Guard. The U.S. will resume border security talks with Mexico, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trump stated in a social media post. Get real-time updates here. Following Trump's signing of an exe...
American Airlines engine lifted from Potomac in effort to recover all victims of D.C. midair collision
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American Airlines engine lifted from Potomac in effort to recover all victims of D.C. midair collision

On Monday morning, what looks to be an American Airlines Flight 5432 engine was dragged out of the Potomac River, starting the difficult task of clearing the remaining debris after a military helicopter struck it and crashed last Wednesday. In order to recover all 67 people who perished in the airborne accident in the Washington, D.C., region, officials believe what's left of the jet must be removed from the crash site. The remains of 55 people have been found thus far. At a press conference on Sunday, D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly declared, "We're going to recover everyone." "If we knew where they were, though, we would already have them out, so we have some work to do as the salvage operation goes on, and we will absolutely stay here and search until such point as we have everybo...
Honda’s new EV production revolution begins with $1 billion investment in Ohio
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Honda’s new EV production revolution begins with $1 billion investment in Ohio

Maryville, OhioOhio is a historically unique location for the 75-year-old Japanese carmaker to begin production of its next generation. Honda is currently working on more than $1 billion in fresh investments in the state, which were increased on Wednesday from the $700 million that was first disclosed. The installation of six giga presses—which Tesla made famous—and a new cell manufacturing technology for its future electric vehicle battery casings are the two most notable upgrades. The centerpiece of Honda's worldwide manufacturing activities will be the company's developing EV hub in Ohio, which includes a separate $3.5 billion battery plant. During a daylong tour of the facilities, authorities stated that the Marysville Auto Plant can produce conventional cars, hybrids, and electric veh...
South Carolina Introduces License Plates for Autistic and Neurodivergent Drivers
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South Carolina Introduces License Plates for Autistic and Neurodivergent Drivers

With a customized license plate intended to enhance communication with law enforcement and raise awareness, South Carolina is starting a new program to assist drivers who are autistic or neurodivergent. The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) approved the new plates with the intention of assisting first responders in promptly identifying drivers who may have autism or other neurodivergent problems. This program is a component of the state's continuous endeavor to make communities safer and more welcoming for people with developmental disabilities. The plates, according to proponents, will add another level of communication, reducing the likelihood of miscommunication during crises or normal traffic stops. According to a representative for the South Carolina Autism Society,...
Ohio Truck Driver Sentenced for Firing Shots at Another Vehicle on I-90
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Ohio Truck Driver Sentenced for Firing Shots at Another Vehicle on I-90

(WNY News Now) Erie County, NY District Attorney Michael J. Keane said that a truck driver from Ohio was sentenced to three years in prison for shooting multiple rounds at another vehicle while driving on Interstate 90. Judge Kenneth Case of Erie County Court sentenced Dylan J. Cottingham, 26, of Sullivan, Ohio, on Monday. Two years of post-release monitoring are part of his sentence. Around 7:30 a.m. on July 29, 2024, the occurrence took place. In the Town of Newstead, Cottingham was operating a tractor-trailer west on I-90 when he pulled up to an occupied pickup truck, displayed a revolver, and fired several bullets. The driver and two passengers of the victim's car were unharmed despite the vehicle being struck. Later, Cottingham was found by New York State Police, who also found a load...