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WHO Chief Asks Countries to Persuade U.S. to Reconsider Withdrawal

WHO Chief Asks Countries to Persuade U.S. to Reconsider Withdrawal

Photo Courtesy of AP GENEVA — Last week, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) urged global leaders to pressure Washington into reversing President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the United Nations health agency, emphasizing that the U.S. would lose vital information about global disease outbreaks. During a private meeting with…MORE

Wall Street Falls as Trump Tariffs Hit Markets Globally

Wall Street Falls as Trump Tariffs Hit Markets Globally

Image Courtesy of AP Concerns over President Donald Trump’s tariffs have sparked a significant downturn in U.S. stocks. The S&P 500 dropped 1.7% in early Monday trading, following similar losses in markets across Asia and Europe. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 557 points, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.1%. The ripple effect was felt…MORE

North Texas Student found with Lego Plastic Gun at School Arrested

North Texas Student found with Lego Plastic Gun at School Arrested

The incident happened at Murphy Middle School, according the Murphy Police Department. MURPHY, Texas — A middle school student in North Texas was arrested after being found with a plastic Lego gun, authorities said. The incident took place at Murphy Middle School, according to a news release from the Murphy Police Department on Tuesday. Officers…MORE