President Donald Trump has repeatedly discussed imposing tariffs, both during the campaign and since taking office, and the first tranche, on goods from Canada, China and Mexico will take effect Feb. 1, the White House confirmed Friday. While there are still some unknowns, one thing is clear, economists said: U.S. consumers should …
Read More »One person in car among those dead after air ambulance carrying pediatric patient, 5 others crashes in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — One person in a car was among several killed when an air ambulance carrying a pediatric patient, her mother and others crashed Friday night near a mall in northeast Philadelphia. Details about the victims were not immediately released. Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said it was unlikely anyone on …
Read More »Report questions Punxsutawney Phil’s accuracy in predicting early spring
Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil might be the most well-known weather-predicting groundhog, but a new list casts doubt on his accuracy. Phil did so poorly that even nonliving critters outshine him at forecasting an early spring. Phil, guided by handlers and his shadow-based predictions, came in 17th out of 19 critters ranked by …
Read More »How Trump’s proposed tariffs could impact prices and your wallet
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Read More »Officials say Palisades and Eaton wildfires are 100% contained
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT Former NTSB investigator weighs in on two fatal plane crashes 04:17 Investigators work to recover wreckage from DC plane crash 02:30 Small plane carrying six crashes in northeast Philadelphia 01:20 American-Israeli Keith Siegel …
Read More »RFK Jr. says government ignores chronic disease, but that’s misguided
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made clear in testimony before the Senate this week that if confirmed as Health and Human Services secretary, his focus would be on chronic diseases over infectious ones. “We’ve devoted all of these dollars to infectious disease and to drug development and very little to chronic …
Read More »Israeli American Keith Siegel among three hostages released by Hamas
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Special Report: Israeli American Keith Siegel among three hostages released by Hamas 08:46 UP NEXT Israeli American hostage Keith Siegel released by Hamas 01:22 Video shows Hamas handing over first Israeli hostage in …
Read More »Black adults embrace sports that defy stereotypes and bring joy
Tonya Parker was not looking to add another activity to her life. She traveled the world as a flight attendant and regularly practiced ballet and yoga. She was not searching for new friends, either. A graduate of Spelman College in Atlanta, she had plenty. With two grown children who made …
Read More »Here’s what Trump’s tariff threats look like on the ground in China
As President Donald Trump threatens to impose his first tranche of tariffs on the world Saturday, Chinese manufacturers are bracing for impact. Though Trump is making his biggest initial swing at Canada and Mexico with a proposed 25% tariff, the U.S. president still has China on his radar. After a report that the administration could delay …
Read More »U.S. envoy leaves Venezuela with six Americans after meeting with President Nicolas Maduro
President Donald Trump’s envoy Richard Grenell said on Friday he was headed back to the United States with six American citizens, a surprise development after he met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas. Officials from the Trump administration had said earlier on Friday that one of Grenell’s top aims for the visit …
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