NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is flirting with its worst day in years as its sell-off cuts deeper. The S&P 500 fell 3% Monday as worries build about how much pain President Donald Trump is willing for the economy to endure through tariffs in order to get what he wants. The Dow…… MORE
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Trump downplays business concerns about uncertainty from his tariffs and prospect of higher prices
Credit: Alex Brandon, AP WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump is downplaying concerns from businesses about the uncertainty surrounding his planned tariffs on various American trading partners, despite worries about higher prices. He also isn’t ruling out the possibility of a recession this year. After initially imposing and then quickly pausing 25% tariffs…… MORE
Older Man Hospitalized After Fire in Southern Dallas
Credit: WFAA DALLAS — An elderly man was hospitalized after a house fire in southern Dallas on Sunday afternoon, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue officials. Firefighters responded to a call about the blaze in the 3900 block of Fortune Lane around 2:36 p.m. DFR officials reported that crews were informed someone was inside the single-story home.…… MORE
One Dead and Others Are Injured After Severe Storms Cause Widespread Damage
ELLIS COUNTY, Texas — A man has died in Ellis County after severe storms and hail swept through the area early Saturday morning, according to officials. Ellis County authorities reported that strong winds overturned several RVs and semi-trucks, and caused power lines and trees to fall. The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office provided the details in…… MORE
Secretary of State Rubio Says Purge of USAID Programs is Finished
Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP, File Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Monday that the Trump administration has completed its six-week overhaul of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a key agency that has been in operation for six decades. Rubio stated that the 18% of aid and development programs that survived the…… MORE