A brush fire in Westhampton Beach, NY, has burned 400 acres and is now 80% contained after prompting a response from 80 fire departments and 600 personnel. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a prohibition on most outdoor fires in Long Island due to dry conditions, with investigators working to determine the fire’s cause. Two commercial buildings were affected, with two fire personnel sustaining injuries, as conditions are expected to improve with rain forecasted later in the week.
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Senate to force vote aimed at blocking Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs today
The Senate is set to vote on a resolution led by Senators Ron Wyden and Rand Paul to block President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, which have raised concerns about their economic impact. The measure aims to terminate the national emergency declared on April 2 that allows these tariffs, but it is unlikely to pass in the GOP-controlled House, making the vote largely symbolic. Amidst ongoing tariff-related tensions, House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the executive...
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