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Inflation-weary Americans may soon find they’re paying more for a host of products after President Trump announced two new types of tariffs on April 2, a day he termed “Liberation Day” because he believes the measures will erase trade imbalances between the U.S. and other nations. While Mr. Trump characterizes tariffs as paid by other … Read more
Washington — The Senate approved a measure Wednesday aimed at blocking the Canada tariffs, as a handful of Republicans bucked President Trump. In a 51 to 48 vote, four Republicans joined all Democrats in favor of the measure. But the House is unlikely to take up the resolution, making the vote largely a symbolic … Read more
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers. At its 60-minute Nintendo Direct presentation, the company revealed a more vibrant display on the Switch 2, a larger screen and several games that will launch with the … Read more
Private student loans can help you bridge the gaps when your federal financial aid falls short of your total college expenses. joan corominas/Getty Images Planning for college costs requires looking beyond just tuition to include books, housing and transportation — and these types of expenses can create real financial challenges if you’re not prepared. So, … Read more
Washington — Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution on Wednesday, as the GOP seeks to move forward with the budget plan that will enable them to implement President Trump’s agenda later this week. The Senate Budget committee released the 70-page budget resolution on Wednesday, which would serve as a blueprint, directing congressional committees to craft … Read more
A closely watched election for a state supreme court judgeship in Wisconsin gave Democrats a boost Tuesday night, while two special elections in Florida delivered two seats to House Speaker Mike Johnson’s perilously thin GOP majority. Though off-year and special elections attract a much smaller share of voters than presidential elections, the outcomes in both … Read more
These debt relief companies are worth considering if you’re overwhelmed with paying off what you owe. Getty Images/iStockphoto The sustained impact of recent price increases continues to affect Americans’ daily lives, despite today’s inflation rate being much lower than recent peaks. Although the rapid price growth has cooled, consumers still face persistently higher costs for … Read more
2m ago Stocks edge up as investors await tariff announcement Stocks hovered in positive terrain shortly before the close of trading as investors awaited word from President Trump on Wednesday afternoon about new matching tariffs the U.S. is expected to deploy against its trading partners. Financial markets have retreated this year amid mounting concerns … Read more
Washington — The U.S. citizen wife of a 29-year-old man who the Trump administration has admitted was mistakenly deported to El Salvador said she fears for his safety in the infamous mega-prison where he’s being held, maintaining that her husband is “an amazing father” and “not a criminal.” Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported to El … Read more
Gold bars could be a valuable investment this April, particularly as the price continues to rise. 6vlad@ukr.net/Getty Images Gold has historically been a reliable investment. In the past year alone, its price has increased more than 35%, hitting numerous price milestones during that period. According to many experts, now may be an especially good time … Read more