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President Trump is set to impose tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, with China vowing to retaliate, potentially targeting agricultural products. Tariffs are taxes on imported goods paid by businesses, which can lead to higher prices for consumers. China has cracked down on fentanyl production but criticized the U.S. for blaming them. Trump has announced additional tariffs on aluminum, steel, and EU car exports, escalating trade tensions. Full Article

Federal agents arrested two Guatemalan men accused of running a major human smuggling operation in the U.S., moving 20,000 illegal immigrants since 2019. Eduardo Domingo Renoj-Matul and Cristobal Mejia-Chaj appeared in court and face potential death penalty if convicted. Two other men are also charged, with one behind bars for a deadly car crash involving migrants. Full Article

At the 2025 Oscars, Adrien Brody won his second best actor award and received a kiss from Halle Berry, who recreated their infamous 2003 PDA on the red carpet. Brody's girlfriend, Georgina Chapman, was in on the prank, and Berry clarified that she only kissed him with Chapman's permission. During his acceptance speech, Brody thanked Chapman and her children, emphasizing the importance of perspective and self-worth in the industry. Full Article

In Mannheim, Germany, one person was killed and several injured in a suspected car-ramming incident during the city's carnival season. A suspect was arrested, but no further details were provided by the police. The incident comes shortly after a similar attack in Munich and a major police operation is currently ongoing in Mannheim. Full Article

A fight at the NCA All-Star National Championship in Dallas led to panic and injuries as spectators tried to escape the chaotic situation caused by knocked-over poles. Despite reports of gunfire, police confirmed no shooting occurred, but a stampede ensued, resulting in at least 10 people sustaining bumps, bruises, and broken bones. Some performances were canceled, but the event resumed the next day, with some teams choosing to compete and showcasing the resilience and culture...

After the Eaton fire in Altadena, Seriina Covarrubias believed that two oak trees had saved her blue house on East Calaveras Street. Despite being tagged for removal by the Army Corps of Engineers, certified arborists deemed the healthy trees unnecessary to cut down. Covarrubias protested the removal, highlighting concerns over the premature cutting down of trees in the area by the Corps, sparking a community effort led by Altadena Green to preserve the town's iconic...