Target has lowered its sales expectations for the year after seeing a 5.7% drop in sales over three months. The decline is attributed to challenges from new trade tariffs and backlash from ending diversity and inclusion targets. Target is trying to manage the impact of tariffs by sourcing more products domestically and diversifying suppliers.
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Target saw a 5.7% drop in sales in the three months leading to May.
The company faces challenges from new trade tariffs and backlash from ending its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) targets.
Target sources 30% of its store-label products from China, down from 60% in 2017.
Tariffs imposed by President Trump aim to boost American manufacturing but might cause higher prices.
Target's chief executive, Brian Cornell, stated that pricing decisions depend on sourcing more US-made products.
Target expects a small decline in annual sales instead of the previous forecast of 1% growth.
The company is negotiating with suppliers to offset the impact of tariffs.
Target was sued by shareholders over the risks associated with its DEI policies.
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The Trump administration has announced that it will cancel police reform efforts introduced during the Biden administration in several U.S. cities, including Louisville and Minneapolis. These changes include ending oversight agreements and investigations into police practices, claiming the prior methods were overly controlling.
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The Trump administration plans to end police reform efforts set by the Biden administration in some cities.
This move affects oversight agreements with police departments in Louisville, Kentucky, and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The decision also involves stopping investigations into police actions in six cities, such as Phoenix and Memphis.
This announcement was made close to the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death, which heightened awareness about racial issues and police conduct.
Derek Chauvin, the officer involved in George Floyd's death, was convicted and is serving a 22-year sentence.
The Biden-era investigations were launched to address concerns about police brutality after several high-profile cases.
The agreements that are being canceled aimed at improving police training, accountability, and data collection.
Approximately 70% of the justice department's civil rights division lawyers have resigned since Trump's re-election, citing changes in departmental focus.
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The U.S. Justice Department is investigating former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo over his statements to Congress about his response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Cuomo's team has said he hasn't been contacted by law enforcement about this investigation.
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Andrew Cuomo, former Governor of New York, is under investigation by the U.S. Justice Department.
The investigation is about Cuomo's testimony to Congress during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Congressional Republicans claim Cuomo lied about his role in reviewing a Covid-related report.
Cuomo's spokesperson stated he had no contact from law enforcement or received any subpoenas.
Cuomo describes the news of the investigation as election interference.
Cuomo is currently a candidate in the New York City mayoral race.
Eric Adams, Cuomo's rival for mayor, previously had charges dropped after a prosecutor's resignation.
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Police officers in Durango, Colorado, captured a kangaroo named Irwin after it escaped from its home. The animal was legally kept as a pet, and officers managed to corner and capture it without harm.
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Durango Police Department in Colorado captured a kangaroo named Irwin.
The kangaroo had escaped from its home in Durango, a town in southwestern Colorado.
In Colorado, it is legal to keep kangaroos as pets.
Officers used body camera footage to record the capture.
Officer Shane Garrison mentioned they considered using a lasso before they caught Irwin.
The capture happened without any harm to the kangaroo.
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President Trump is urging Republicans to support a major tax bill, which he wants to pass by May 26. The bill is causing disagreement among Republicans, mainly due to changes to tax deductions and healthcare programs.
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Trump visited Capitol Hill to persuade Republicans to support his tax bill.
Some Republicans disagree on changes to healthcare and tax deductions in the bill.
The bill proposes increasing the cap on state and local tax deductions for couples.
Trump needs the bill passed by May 26 to proceed to the Senate for further debate.
Key healthcare changes include work requirements for Medicaid from 2029.
Trump called the meeting unified, but some Republicans remain opposed to the bill.
The bill includes about $4.9 trillion in tax breaks.
Disagreements exist with Republicans from high-tax states regarding deduction limits.
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In Newcastle, Oklahoma, a police car was struck by lightning during a storm while a tornado warning was in effect. Fortunately, no one was hurt by the lightning strike.
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A police car in Newcastle, Oklahoma was hit by lightning during a storm.
The storm occurred when a tornado watch was in place.
The event was captured on video by Newcastle Emergency Management.
No injuries were reported as a result of the lightning strike.
The National Weather Service had issued the tornado watch for parts of central Oklahoma, which included Newcastle.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem incorrectly explained the meaning of "habeas corpus" during a Senate hearing. A senator corrected her explanation by stating that "habeas corpus" requires the government to justify why they are holding someone in prison.
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"Habeas corpus" is a legal term that means the government must explain why a person is detained or imprisoned.
Secretary Kristi Noem gave an incorrect definition, saying it lets the president remove people from the U.S.
Senator Maggie Hassan pointed out the mistake and explained the true meaning.
Stephen Miller, a White House official, suggested suspending "habeas corpus" to allow mass deportations without court hearings.
The discussion took place during a Homeland Security Committee hearing.
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A maintenance worker at a New Orleans jail, Sterling Williams, was arrested for allegedly helping ten inmates escape. He claims an inmate threatened him with a makeshift knife, forcing him to turn off the water and aid in their escape.
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Sterling Williams, a 33-year-old maintenance worker, was arrested for helping inmates escape a New Orleans jail.
Ten inmates escaped by removing a toilet and metal bars from a cell in the jail.
Williams claims an inmate threatened him with a "shank" if he refused to help.
Three inmates were caught the same day, and a fourth was caught the following Monday.
Some of the escaped inmates were facing serious charges, including murder.
Williams faces charges of aiding an escape and misconduct in office.
Louisiana's Attorney General stated the investigation is ongoing and urged anyone with information to come forward.
The sheriff’s office released images showing how the escape route was created, including messages left by the inmates.
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Elon Musk announced plans to reduce his political donations after previously supporting Donald Trump's campaign with over $250 million. He also stated he will continue to lead Tesla for another five years, but will take a reduced role in the political initiative called Doge.
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Elon Musk plans to reduce his political donations in the future.
Musk had previously spent over $250 million supporting Donald Trump's campaign.
He will continue as the leader of Tesla for another five years.
Musk will reduce his role in a political spending initiative known as Doge.
Musk stated he currently sees no reason for further political spending, but may reconsider if necessary.
Concerns arose over potential conflicts of interest due to Musk's ties to Trump's administration and his companies.
Musk's political involvement faced protests and boycotts, impacting Tesla's performance.
Musk expressed no regrets about his past political activities, claiming they were necessary.
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Congresswoman LaMonica McIver from New Jersey has been charged with assault after a confrontation outside an immigration detention center in Newark. The scuffle occurred during an oversight visit that involved other politicians and resulted in no injuries. Different groups, including politicians and officials, blame each other for the incident.
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Congresswoman LaMonica McIver is accused of assault outside an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey.
Alina Habba, interim US attorney and ally of former President Donald Trump, announced the charges against McIver.
The incident took place during a visit to Delaney Hall, an immigration facility.
Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark was involved in the visit; charges of trespassing against him were dropped.
There were no reported injuries from the confrontation.
Videos from the incident show a chaotic scene with police, immigration agents, politicians, and protesters.
Members of Congress were eventually allowed to enter and tour the facility.
There are differing accounts on who was responsible for the disturbance.
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Netflix has partnered with Sesame Street to bring new and past episodes to its platform. The new agreement allows the episodes to also air on PBS on the same day they are available on Netflix, securing Sesame Street's presence on both streaming and free-to-air TV.
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Netflix and Sesame Street have entered into a new deal.
This deal allows Sesame Street to be available both on Netflix and PBS.
Netflix will offer a 56th season and 90 hours of past episodes.
Warner Bros Discovery chose not to renew its previous deal with Sesame Street.
Sesame Street first aired on November 10, 1969.
The show has historically used its platform to educate children on various topics.
Netflix is focusing more on children's content, which is 15% of its viewing.
Other children's programming like Peppa Pig is also being added to Netflix.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported that 64 undocumented immigrants have returned to their home countries through a new program called "Project Homecoming." This initiative offers free travel and financial support to immigrants who choose to leave the U.S. voluntarily, aiming to encourage self-deportation without detention.
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"Project Homecoming" is a program encouraging undocumented immigrants to leave the U.S. voluntarily.
The program provides free flights and $1,000 to help immigrants return to their home countries.
The first flight under this program went from Texas to Honduras and Colombia.
The initiative is part of broader immigration actions by the Trump administration.
Project Homecoming uses a mobile app called CPB Home to help immigrants arrange their departure.
Homeland Security states this program is a smoother alternative to forced deportation.
There have been legal challenges to other deportation efforts by the Trump administration.
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the end of deportation protections for 350,000 Venezuelans.
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The U.S. government will pay $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, who died after being shot by a Capitol police officer during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. This settlement closes a $30 million lawsuit from Babbitt's family, who claimed her shooting was negligent. Reviews have cleared the officer of wrongdoing, and he said his actions protected others.
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The U.S. government will pay $5 million to Ashli Babbitt's family.
Ashli Babbitt was shot by a Capitol police officer on January 6, 2021.
Babbitt's family filed a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit.
The officer involved was cleared of wrongdoing by police and justice department reviews.
Babbitt was part of a group that tried to enter the House chamber during the Capitol riot.
Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger expressed disappointment in the decision to settle.
No evidence of widespread election fraud has been found from the 2020 election.
Former President Trump publicly supported Babbitt and criticized the shooting.
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Rapper Drake is supporting a petition for a pardon for Tory Lanez, who was recently attacked in a California prison. Lanez, who is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020, was stabbed 14 times by another inmate and is expected to recover.
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Drake shared a petition to pardon Tory Lanez on his Instagram.
Tory Lanez was stabbed 14 times in a California prison, causing his lungs to collapse.
Lanez was taken to a hospital and is expected to recover from his injuries.
The prison attack suspect, Santino Casio, is serving a life sentence for murder.
Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.
A petition on Change.org for Lanez's pardon has about 270,000 signatures.
The petition questions the evidence and witness accounts in Lanez’s case.
Lanez had seven US top 10 albums before his conviction and plans to release a new album from prison.
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After a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump stated that peace talks between Russia and Ukraine could involve the Pope and that conditions for peace should be negotiated between the two countries. Trump expressed optimism about a ceasefire, while Putin focused on tackling the "root causes" of the conflict, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of continuous U.S. involvement in peace efforts.
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Donald Trump had a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Ukraine conflict.
Trump suggested involving the Pope in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
Trump believes Ukraine and Russia can work out a ceasefire and peace conditions together.
Putin stressed addressing "root causes" of the war, linked to Ukraine's desire for closer ties with Europe.
Trump expressed optimism about the potential for ceasefire talks to begin.
Ukrainian President Zelensky stressed the importance of ongoing U.S. engagement in the peace talks.
Trump mentioned the possibility of reduced sanctions and new trade deals with Russia as incentives for peace.
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President Donald Trump signed a law making it illegal to post "revenge porn" or deepfake explicit content online without someone's consent. The "Take It Down Act" requires tech companies to remove such content within 48 hours and received bipartisan support, though some digital rights groups worry about potential censorship issues.
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The law bans sharing intimate images online without a person's approval.
The bill covers both real and AI-made images, called deepfakes.
Tech companies have 48 hours to remove non-consensual content once notified.
The bill passed with strong support from both political parties.
Digital rights groups express concerns about possible censorship and privacy risks.
First Lady Melania Trump strongly supported the bill and helped promote it.
The bill is the sixth law President Trump signed in his second term.
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Recently, Moody's downgraded the US government's credit rating due to its growing debt, which has led to increased interest rates on government bonds. This change could make borrowing more expensive for both the government and individuals, affecting loans like mortgages and credit cards.
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Moody's downgraded the US government's credit rating, citing rising debt over the past decade.
The interest rate on US government long-term debt surpassed 5% for the first time since 2007.
Government bonds, or Treasuries, are loans that investors make to the government in exchange for interest payments over time.
The downgrade could lead to higher interest rates on various types of loans, making borrowing more expensive for people and businesses.
Congress is working on a tax-and-spending bill that may add at least $3 trillion to the existing $36 trillion US debt over the next decade.
Increased interest payments on debt may take up a larger portion of the government's budget, potentially affecting public spending.
Higher government interest rates could lead to higher interest rates on mortgages and credit cards for consumers.
Moody's action reflects concerns about the US government's ability to manage its debt and economic policies effectively.
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Severe storms in the Midwest and South of the United States resulted in more than twenty deaths, with Kentucky experiencing the most destruction. In Kentucky, a tornado destroyed the first home of Amerah and James Taylor, a newlywed couple, while many others in the area also lost their homes.
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Over two dozen people died due to severe storms in the Midwest and South of the US.
Kentucky was the worst affected state, with hundreds of homes damaged by a tornado.
The tornado in Kentucky left many people without homes.
Newlyweds Amerah and James Taylor lost their first home in London, Kentucky.
The couple experienced being thrown around in the house during the tornado.
They also lost their wedding rings in the storm.
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A US tax and spending bill, which aims to extend tax cuts from Donald Trump's first term and make other financial changes, has passed a key committee and is headed for a full vote in the House. The bill faced opposition from some conservative Republicans but moved forward after they voted "present." The bill includes shifts in military, border, and Medicaid spending and faces mixed opinions within the Republican Party.
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The tax and spending bill is designed to extend tax cuts from Donald Trump's first term.
The bill proposes increases in military and border spending.
Cuts to Medicaid and green energy subsidies are planned to help pay for the bill.
Four conservative Republicans voted "present," allowing the bill to progress, but they still have concerns.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expects the bill to be discussed in the Rules Committee this week.
The bill includes a provision to triple the local tax deduction, which some moderates oppose.
Analysts estimate the bill could increase the national debt by $3-5 trillion.
The bill must pass the House and Senate before it can become law.
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Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The cancer was found after he experienced urinary symptoms, which are common signs of prostate cancer. His family is currently considering different treatment options.
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Joe Biden has prostate cancer that is aggressive and has spread to his bones.
Prostate cancer impacts the prostate gland, which is part of the male reproductive system.
Biden's cancer was detected after he had urinary symptoms.
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among American men.
The Gleason score, a grading system for prostate cancer, is 9 in Biden’s case, indicating a high-grade, fast-growing cancer.
Treatment options include chemotherapy, steroids, and hormone therapy, but these are not cures.
Hormone-sensitive prostate cancer can be managed by drugs that reduce hormones.
Biden may consider joining clinical trials if he meets the necessary criteria.
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