article The Latest on President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum (all times local): Continue Reading Below 2:58 p.m. The White House says Mexico, Canada, and other countries may be exempted from President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs under national security “carve-outs.” Press […]
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White House says Trump may exempt Canada, Mexico from tariffs
The White House seems to be softening its stance on steel and aluminum tariffs. When asked if countries will be able to get exemptions from tariffs, Press Sec. Sanders opened the door to the possibility. “We expect that the President will sign something by the end of the week. And […]
Trade worries sink stocks as Trump economic adviser departs
article U.S. stocks are lower Wednesday as investors worry that more protectionist trade policies are on the way. Gary Cohn, the top economic adviser to President Donald Trump, resigned after he opposed the administration’s planned tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum. Trump also suggested the U.S. could impose penalties […]
Amazon is aware that Alexa is scaring people with seemingly random laughter
Amazon is aware that its Alexa virtual assistant has been freaking people out with seemingly random and “creepy” laughter and is working to fix the issue, the company told CNBC in a statement. Over the last several weeks, some owners of Amazon’s Echo smart speakers or other Alexa-enabled devices have […]
Cohn’s departure is the toughest economic and political test yet for Trump
The market has seen this show before: A key member of the Trump administration walks out the door, leaving the investing world to ponder whether it’s the sign of deeper dysfunction that could derail what has so far been a distinctly pro-business agenda. Previous episodes, though, have resulted in few […]
Florida school shooting suspect indicted, could face death penalty
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz was formally charged Wednesday with 17 counts of first-degree murder, which could mean a death sentence if he is convicted. The indictment returned by a grand jury in Fort Lauderdale also charges the 19-year-old with 17 counts of attempted murder […]
What is thundersnow? Explaining this rare winter storm occurrence
A powerful nor’easter dumping heavy snow on the Northeast today brought thundersnow — when thunder and lightning occur during a snowstorm — to New York City and New Jersey. The ingredients for thundersnow are similar to a thunderstorm that forms in the summertime: warm, moist air rising toward a colder […]
Trump won arbitration case against Stormy Daniels, Sanders says
Last Updated Mar 7, 2018 5:10 PM EST White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that President Trump won an arbitration case against adult-film star Stephanie Clifford, who performs under the pseudonym “Stormy Daniels.” Clifford received a $130,000 payment from Mr. Trump’s personal attorney before the 2016 election. […]
“Crazy, crazy stuff”: Arctic has warmest winter on record
WASHINGTON — Winter at the top of the world wimped out this year. The Arctic just finished its warmest winter on record. And sea ice hit record lows for this time of year, with plenty of open water where ocean water normally freezes into thick sheets of ice, new U.S. […]