The White House confirmed President Donald Trump will impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, as well as a 10% duty on China, in response to the distribution of illegal fentanyl into the U.S. Details on how the tariffs will be implemented were not provided, with the announcement causing a 0.7% drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and losses in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite. The levies will be available for public inspection on Saturday.
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Slushy start: warmer winter a downer for ski slopes
The first dustings of winter snow have arrived on Australian mountaintops, but forecasts indicate a slow start to the ski season due to above-average temperatures. While Professor David Karoly from the University of Melbourne suggests that increased rainfall could lead to more snow overall, early season conditions are described as "unfavourable." Climate change is impacting snow seasons, potentially shortening them by 44 days by 2025, and affecting ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for reduced greenhouse...
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