Specter of Auto Tariffs Spurs Some Car Buyers to Rush Purchases
“Prices are going to shoot up now,” one shopper said. But some dealers said that economic concerns might be keeping people away.
In Myanmar, Earthquake Aftershocks and Airstrikes Terrorize Residents
New tremors rattled survivors of Friday’s earthquake, which killed more than 1,500 people, while the government continued its bombing campaign elsewhere in the country.
After Bangkok Building Collapse, Fearing High-Rises
Buildings are rising all over the city, emblems of economic growth. But an earthquake that sent one crashing to the ground has stirred fears about building safety.
Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if foreign car prices rise
Donald Trump has said he “couldn’t care less” if carmakers raise prices after his 25% tariffs on foreign-made vehicles comes into effect. Some analysts have warned that Trump’s charges on…
Trump tariffs: The US firms welcoming the fight on trade
11 hours ago Natalie Sherman BBC News BBC Head to the grocery store in the US and the shelves are stocked with jars of St Dalfour strawberry spread and Bonne…
Greenland: JD Vance takes ominous message to Danish territory
19 hours ago Andrew Harding Reporting fromNuuk, Greenland Reuters A green shimmer, like a curtain of light being drawn across the night sky, formed beside the impossibly bright stars above…
Taliban releases detained US citizen Faye Hall
An American citizen, who was held by the Taliban in Afghanistan for two months, has been released, Washington’s former envoy to Kabul has said. Faye Hall will “soon be heading…
Disney faces US investigation over DEI practices
The US government agency that regulates television says it is opening an investigation into Disney’s diversity and inclusion practices, in the latest sign of pressure being applied to media firms.…
Amber Ruffin: Comedian dropped from hosting White House correspondents’ dinner
The association hosting the White House correspondents’ dinner has cancelled its headline comedy performance for this year’s event after tensions with the Trump administration. Comedian Amber Ruffin was scheduled to…
Florida marine park investigated over animal welfare concerns
US law enforcement and wildlife officials have raided a marine park in Florida following allegations of “animal abuse” at the site. Four dolphins have died at the Gulf World Marine…