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Trump to sign executive order easing auto tariffs

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Tuesday to​ ease auto tariffs, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced, the latest abrupt shift in a rapidly changing tariff policy that has left businesses scrambling to keep …

Historic and controversial changes at breakneck speed: Inside Trump’s first 100 days

Delivering the longest inaugural address in history in January, newly inaugurated President Donald Trump made clear he had little time to waste.

Canada will ‘never’ yield to Trump’s threats as Prime Minister Carney declares election victory

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country would “never” yield to the United States as he declared victory in federal elections early Tuesday, following a campaign overshadowed by relentless provocations and steep trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald …

Jurors in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial may be asked about guns, drugs, sex with multiple partners and hip-hop

The jury pool in the Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial could be asked about their views on sex with multiple partners, drugs and hip-hop, among other topics.

Over 100 Migrants Detained in Colorado Nightclub Raid

US federal agents early Sunday raided what authorities described as an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs and took into custody more than 100 migrants accused of being in the country illegally, the US Drug Enforcement Administration said.

Amazon says it considered breaking out a tariff charge. The White House called it a ‘hostile’ act

The White House took aggressive aim at Amazon, which confirmed Tuesday it was considering displaying the added cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on certain items.

A day without power: What 12 hours of darkness looked like in Spain and Portugal

Luis Ibáñez Jiménez was driving on a highway in east Madrid when Spain lost power. “Suddenly, there were no traffic lights,” the resident of the capital told CNN. Cars piled up, and nobody had right of way. “I was stopping …

Convicted Italian cardinal pulls out of conclave to choose new pope

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican said Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope.

Four dead, including children, after car crashes into after-school camp

Four people are dead, including children, and several others are injured after a car crashed through an after-school camp in Chatham, Illinois, authorities said.

1 person died, 10 injured after a boat ‘shattered the whole back’ of a ferry in Florida

A ferry ushering families from a popular sand sculpting competition in Florida was struck by a recreational boat Sunday evening in an apparent hit-and-run, killing one ferry passenger and injuring several others, police and witnesses said.

Building Bridges of Remembrance and Hope: Texas Southern University and The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Host Zikaron BaSalon

In a moving display of unity, remembrance, and hope, Texas Southern University (TSU) and the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston came together on Wednesday evening, April 23, 2025, to host an unforgettable Zikaron BaSalon — a Hebrew phrase meaning "Memories …

Hands Off Our History: Leading Civil Rights Groups Unite to Protect Black History, Culture, and Democracy

In a bold and necessary stand against the erasure of our collective heritage, America’s leading civil rights organizations have launched an urgent nationwide affirmation: Black history is American history — and its protection is inseparable from the defense of democracy …

Holocaust Museum Houston Honors Survivors with Free Admission Days This May

This May, Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) invites the community to experience powerful lessons of resilience and remembrance through a series of free admission days honoring two extraordinary Holocaust survivors: Walter Kase and Stefi Altman.

YMCA of Greater Houston Champions Wellness with Healthy Kids Day Celebration

Over the weekend, the YMCA of Greater Houston brought families together for a vibrant and inspiring Healthy Kids Day event across 19 centers throughout the city. This free community event energized children and parents alike with fun-filled activities focused on …

Baltimore man takes plea deal after allegedly framing a former principal with an AI-generated rant

A Baltimore man took a plea deal and was sentenced to four months in prison Monday after being accused of using AI to impersonate a former high school principal.