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Court Blocks Federal Funding Freeze After Lawsuit by 22 Attorneys General
4Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Court Blocks Federal Funding Freeze After Lawsuit by 22 Attorneys General

(WNY News Now) The Trump administration's plan to freeze government grants, loans, and financial aid programs has been temporarily halted by a federal court. The decision follows a lawsuit challenging the policy filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James and a group of 22 attorneys general. NEW YORK Today, a group of 22 attorneys general, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, celebrated winning a court order that stopped the Trump administration's strategy of blocking numerous federal agency grants, loans, and other financial aid programs. After Attorney General James and the coalition filed a lawsuit to halt the program, U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island Judge John J. McConnell issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on Friday, preventing the admini...
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Global markets brace for chaos ahead of Trump’s tariffs on Canada and China
3Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Global markets brace for chaos ahead of Trump’s tariffs on Canada and China

The PresidentAllies and markets are apprehensive about what some worry might turn into a global trade war as a result of Donald Trump's broad tariffs announced over the weekend and the threat of more punitive actions against some of Washington's closest trading partners. Economists predict that consumers worldwide will experience price increases as supply chains that transport goods between nations become more costly and subject to political risk, despite the fact that the majority of world governments have been cautious about the levies against Canada, Mexico, and China. A candidate for prime minister of Canada, Chrystia Freeland, said on Monday on MSNBC's Morning Joe that Trump's actions were a massive act of self-harm because they would also impact American exporters who are attempting ...
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The Associated Press apologizes after interrupting Babyface interview on Grammys red carpet
3Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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The Associated Press apologizes after interrupting Babyface interview on Grammys red carpet

After receiving backlash online for interrupting their Grammy red carpet interview to beckon nominee Chappell Roan, the Associated Press apologized to Kenneth Babyface Edmonds on Monday. "We are deeply sorry for cutting our interview with Babyface short on our YouTube livestream of the Grammys red carpet," the publication stated on X. "We have apologized to him through his representative and to our viewers on the livestream." The 65-year-old Grammy-winning performer, composer, and producer was being interviewed by AP entertainment writers Leslie Ambriz and Krysta Fauria in the broadcast before to the Sunday awards ceremony when the conversation abruptly took a turn that some online viewers characterized as impolite and awkward. Fauria appears to abruptly bend to the side of the frame in th...
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Why more retirement-age Americans keep working
3Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Why more retirement-age Americans keep working

Reality soon sank in when Diane Wetherington was ready to think about retiring. The 72-year-old even considered full-time retirement after considering spending her time crafts and spoiling her grandchildren. However, she quickly discovered that her Social Security benefits, which were lower than those of her contemporaries because of the time she had to take off work to raise her kids, would not be sufficient to pay for travel or growing insurance premiums on top of necessities. The Central Florida resident is currently employed by the local government as a remote contracting agent on a part-time basis. Even though she occasionally had to cancel plans with friends who are completely retired, she claimed that working has kept her intellect sharp and her budget stable. Making ends meet is si...
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The 7 best shampoos for gray hair in 2025, according to hair experts
3Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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The 7 best shampoos for gray hair in 2025, according to hair experts

A color-specific shampoo will help you keep your hair looking vibrant and healthy, regardless of whether you're starting to see grays or you're flaunting silver strands. According to Olya Iudina, a hairstylist at IGK in New York, gray hair is more likely to be drier and more textured, and it is more likely to develop yellow or brassy tones. To counteract these tones and restore brightness, use a purple shampoo to give gray hair a glowing appearance. I spoke with hair professionals about what to look for in a high-quality recipe and included their recommendations for the finest shampoos to buy in order to assist you locate the best one for gray hair. GO Ahead and SkipWhy Trust NBC Select? The Best Shampoos for Gray Hair in 2025 | What Causes Gray Hair? | How to Shop for Gray Hair Shampoos ...
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The globetrotting communities embracing Black joy through international travel
3Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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The globetrotting communities embracing Black joy through international travel

Friends of Patricka Hogue were already referring to her as the nomad. Even though she had been to dozens of countries—at least 60 as of the most recent count—by 2012, she longed for a group of Black fellow tourists with whom she could share her experiences. She then discovered the Nomadness Travel Tribe, a Facebook group that currently has 37,000 members. She said, "I literally found my tribe." Thousands of Black travelers, including Hogue, have created online and offline networks focused on seeing the world. Many members claim that the groups have created enduring friendships and resulted in weddings, even as they exchange restaurant recommendations and images that make people jealous. In the worst situations, the organizations have acted quickly during emergencies. Fundamentally, the or...
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American Airlines engine lifted from Potomac in effort to recover all victims of D.C. midair collision
3Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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American Airlines engine lifted from Potomac in effort to recover all victims of D.C. midair collision

After a military helicopter clashed and crashed last Wednesday, what looks to be an American Airlines Flight 5432 engine was taken out of the Potomac River Monday morning, starting the difficult task of clearing the remaining debris. 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 everybody," he...
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Trump and Mexico’s president say tariffs will be delayed for one month after talks
3Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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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 men 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 executiv...
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Golf pro Jason Day wore sweatpants at Pebble Beach and caused a furor among fans
3Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Golf pro Jason Day wore sweatpants at Pebble Beach and caused a furor among fans

When PGA veteran Jason Day wore a full gray sweatsuit on Sunday at Pebble Beach, the fashion-conscious golf community gasped and criticized him harshly. Day, 37, tied for 13th place at a 12-under 269 after shooting a final-round 69 at the renowned Northern California course. However, it was what he was playing in on Sunday that caused people to take notice, not his play. Wearing grey sweatpants and a grey crew sweater with no distinguishing features other than a cursive M on the top left chest, Day could have easily passed for any random guy putting around a par 3 public course on Sunday. The M represented his apparel sponsor, Malbon Golf, a Los Angeles-based company that aims to preserve golf's legacy while introducing it to a wider audience by fusing traditional principles with a modern,...
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Markets sell off to start the week following Trump tariff announcements
3Feb By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Markets sell off to start the week following Trump tariff announcements

Following President Donald Trump's announcement late Monday that charges against Mexico would be suspended and imposing tariffs on China and Canada, major stock market indices began the week lower. Early losses were compared to fewer than 100 points by noon on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. While the Nasdaq 100 lost 1%, the S&P 500 fell 0.5%.The Russell 2000, a measure of smaller businesses, had a 0.7% decline. Wall Street's "fear" barometer for predicting significant market swings, the Cboe Volatility Index, surged above 17. 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 Chinese-sourced goods was also announced by him. Tru...
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