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Trump’s worst-case scenario tariffs, SCOTUS decisions, tech experts’ AI fears & more Apr 02, 2025

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We start by breaking down what one of President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals could mean for your budget. CBD and flavored vaping products were at the center of two Supreme Court rulings today. China is ramping up its military drills around Taiwan. We’ll tell you what Myanmar’s military government announced to help earthquake recovery efforts. And, how will artificial intelligence change the way humans think?

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Tariff plans pros and cons, Planned Parenthood funding, egg shortage cracks & more Apr 02, 2025

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First, we’ll break down the possible tariff options President Donald Trump is reportedly still weighing. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether a state can cut Planned Parenthood funding. The corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been dismissed with a twist. Russia has launched its biggest military conscription drive in years. Plus, the egg shortage is finally improving, but there’s a catch.

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Tariff waiting game, tornado outbreak expected, record Senate speech & more Apr 02, 2025

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President Donald Trump is finally expected to announce his next round of tariffs today. Florida’s special House elections were a win for Republicans, but it wasn’t all bad news for Democrats. A tornado outbreak is expected in parts of the US. The record has been broken for the longest Senate floor speech. Plus, there’s been a rare moment of hope in the rescue efforts after Myanmar’s devastating earthquake.

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Election night results, migrant children legal aid, Val Kilmer dies & more Apr 02, 2025

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We’ll bring you the results from yesterday’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida. President Donald Trump is promising to reshape global trade but it’s not clear what will be included in his sweeping tariffs. Israel is expanding its military operation in Gaza and seizing land. A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to temporarily bring back legal aid for tens of thousands of migrant children. And, actor Val Kilmer has died.

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WI & FL elections, Trump ‘perfecting’ tariff plan, ‘tush push’ delay & more Apr 01, 2025

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Voting is underway in high-stakes elections in two states. We have the latest Ivy League school to face funding halts or cuts since President Donald Trump took office. Businesses are weighing their options over uncertainty surrounding Trump’s tariff plan. Parts of the US are under a severe weather threat this week. Plus, the NFL announced some key changes to the game for the upcoming season.

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Looming tariffs, 23 states sue HHS, Mangione death penalty & more Apr 01, 2025

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The White House says President Donald Trump’s new tariffs will go into effect immediately after his Rose Garden announcement tomorrow. Several states and DC are suing the Trump administration over public health funding rollbacks. The DOJ is seeking the death penalty for the man accused of killing a healthcare CEO. We’ll tell you how a federal judge ruled in an Alabama case about out-of-state abortions. Plus, there’s conflicting accounts from police and a prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser about a crash she alleges sent her to the hospital.

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Tariff uncertainty, federal jobs purge, torpedo bat & more Apr 01, 2025

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There’s uncertainty about what’s happening with tariffs this week and even President Donald Trump’s advisors aren’t sure. Mass job cuts at federal health agencies have begun today. The search continues for survivors of last week’s earthquake in Myanmar, but time is running out. What's the deal with the MLB's new ‘torpedo’ bats? Plus, we’ll tell you why Aprils Fool’s Day can be both fun and good for your health!

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Europe’s tariff warning, TikTok’s deadline, Karen Read murder trial & more Apr 01, 2025

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As the world waits to see what President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” will bring, Europe is threatening to strike back. Harvard is the latest university to face threats to funding over antisemitism accusations. TikTok has until Saturday to find a US owner. Jury selection is starting for Karen Read’s second murder trial. Plus, the final four is set for the women’s NCAA basketball tournament.

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Votes test Trump, man mistakenly sent to mega prison, marathon senate speech & more Apr 01, 2025

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Voters in Florida and Wisconsin will take part in the first key elections since President Donald Trump took office again. The Trump administration says it mistakenly deported a man to an El Salvador prison. Trump’s targeting ticket price gouging. A Democratic Senator has been giving a marathon floor speech. Plus, Hooters is filing for bankruptcy but says it’s not going anywhere.

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WHCA vs WH, buried measles forecast, NASA astronauts speak out & more Mar 31, 2025

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A Trump aide echoed the administration’s repeated belief on tariffs, but some experts aren’t buying it. The White House Correspondents’ Association says the Trump administration is trying to pressure reporters. We have the latest on the Supreme Court’s first religion-centered appeal in nearly two years. A new report from ProPublica goes into the CDC’s messaging on measles vaccinations. Plus, two astronauts gave their first interview since their extended stay in space.

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