Economists are Wrong Again about Trump’s Tariffs

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, is scheduled to appear in a Colorado court on Thursday related to an antisemitic firebombing attack that injured at least 15 people at a Boulder pedestrian mall. He faces state charges including attempted first-degree murder and a federal hate crime while his wife and five children are in ICE custody, sparking calls for their release. An attorney argues against the family's detention, asserting they have done nothing wrong...

Trump 'surprised' to see Musk's criticismIn response to criticism from Elon Musk regarding his administration's "big, beautiful bill," President Trump expressed surprise and emphasized his longstanding positive relationship with Musk. He defended the bill as a significant tax cut, suggesting Musk's discontent stemmed from the removal of the Electric Vehicle (EV) mandate. Trump acknowledged Musk's upset, noted that such reactions are common among those who leave his administration, and reiterated his belief in the bill's...

Charges Filed in Boating Hit-and-Run Death of Florida TeenAuthorities have charged two Florida men, Carlos "Bill" Alonso, 79, and Edmund Hartley, 31, with misdemeanors related to the hit-and-run death of 15-year-old Ella Adler, who was wakeboarding in May 2024 near Key Biscayne. Adler fell into the water and was struck by a second boat, which fled the scene; both men have pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of careless operation of a vessel. Adler was...

SummaryNewly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with President Trump at the White House to discuss trade, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, marking their first in-person meeting since Merz's election. The conversation comes amidst Trump's decision to delay a 50% tariff on EU imports, initially set to take effect on June 1, following discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The EU has indicated plans for countermeasures against the tariffs, highlighting the significance of...

In Washington, days before a murder trial for Kavon Young was to commence, prosecutors deemed the DNA evidence implicating him unreliable, despite it initially matching the victim John Pernell's fingernails with a probability of 1 in 3.4 billion. The private lab responsible for the analysis lost the evidence, preventing retesting, which led to outrage from Pernell's family, who seek clarity on the situation. Young was released after over five years in custody, and the city’s...

Procter & Gamble Job CutsProcter & Gamble announced plans to reduce its workforce by 7,000 jobs, constituting about 15% of its non-manufacturing staff, over the next two years to enhance productivity and reduce costs amid a challenging market. The company, which employs 108,000 globally, also hinted at potential brand divestitures as part of portfolio changes, although specific brands affected were not disclosed. This decision comes as U.S. job cuts rise across various industries, with a...