US President Donald Trump suggests that American children might have fewer toys due to tariffs on China, which could also raise the prices for those toys. This comes as the US economy shrinks for the first time in three years, raising concerns of a possible recession.
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US President Donald Trump commented that due to tariffs on China, U.S. children might have fewer toys and those toys could become more expensive.
Trump's comment was made during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
This observation came in the context of the first contraction of the US economy in three years.
Concerns are being raised that a recession may be forthcoming, given the economic contraction.
Trump is now in the first 100 days of his second term as President.
Trump has requested more time to work on the U.S. economy.
Tariffs are additional taxes or charges on imported goods, intended to protect domestic industries. In this case, the tariffs are on goods imported from China.
A recession is a period of economic decline where businesses stop expanding, the economy shrinks, and unemployment may rise.
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In Canada's recent elections, the Conservative party found notable support among young voters, reversing the 2015 trend when many young voters supported the Liberals. Despite winning more seats, Liberals failed to form a decisive majority government, showing a divided nation.
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Canada's Conservatives didn't win the recent elections but got 41% of the votes.
There's a clear generational division: young voters leaned towards Conservatives, while older voters (60 and above) contributed to the Liberals' success.
Issues such as housing affordability and cost of living drew young voters to the Conservative party.
A poll conducted before the election showed that the Conservatives had more support among young voters (18-34) compared to Liberals.
The Liberals won 169 seats in the election, just three short of a majority, and got 43% of the popular vote.
The Conservatives won 144 seats, an increase of 25 from the previous election, and secured 41% of the vote.
Smaller parties, like the New Democratic Party, lost significant support.
Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged the divisions in his victory speech, promising to represent all Canadians.
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In the recent Canadian federal election, many unexpected shifts occurred, including a change in 17% of parliamentary seats, party leaders losing their own seats, and smaller parties suffering losses. Despite these surprises, the government remained in the hands of the same party.
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In the election, 59 out of 343 seats in the House of Commons changed control. This is a larger turnover than in 2021 when only 22 of 338 seats changed hands.
The Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh, and co-leader of the Green Party Jonathan Pedneault all lost their seats.
The two remaining party leaders, Yves-François Blanchet of the Bloc Québécois and Elizabeth May, one of the co-leaders of the Green Party, kept their seats.
The only two parties that gained seats in this election were the Liberal and Conservative parties.
The New Democratic Party (NDP) lost 17 out of 24 seats they were holding. This means they lost certain funds and the ability to ask questions of the government in the House of Commons.
The Bloc Québécois lost 13 seats in Quebec, with almost all going to the Liberals.
The Liberals gained seats but also lost 16 to the Conservatives, twice as many as they lost in the 2021 elections.
The Conservative party lost 12 seats to the Liberals, a rise from their nine-seat loss in the previous election.
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The Atlanta Falcons, an American football team, got a fine from the NFL because Jax Ulbrich, the son of a team coach, made a prank call to a player, Shedeur Sanders, during the player selection event (NFL Draft). This prank made Shedeur Sanders believe that a different team would be picking him.
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The Atlanta Falcons were fined $250,000 by the NFL.
The prank call was made by Jax Ulbrich, son of Falcons' defensive co-ordinator Jeff Ulbrich.
Jeff Ulbrich was personally fined $100,000 for this incident.
Jax Ulbrich made the prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft, a player selection event.
During his prank, Jax pretended to be the general manager of the New Orleans Saints, another American football team.
Shedeur Sanders was later chosen by the Cleveland Browns, not the Saints.
The Falcons apologized for the incident, saying Jeff Ulbrich didn't know about the prank.
The fine was given because the Falcons failed to keep confidential information, in this case, Sanders' phone number, private.
Atlanta Falcons said that they are confident in their security protocols and will continue to enforce them.
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Mohsen Mahdawi, a student at Columbia University, who was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has been released on bail. He was in custody after attending an interview for American citizenship.
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Mohsen Mahdawi is a Columbia University student and Palestinian activist.
He was arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Mahdawi was taken into custody after attending an interview for American citizenship.
He has a permanent US residency, often referred to as a "green card" status.
A Vermont District Judge, Geoffrey Crawford, ordered his release from prison on bail.
Mahdawi's release is pending the court's decision on a challenge to his detention.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a non-profit organization focused on defending individual rights, is part of his legal team.
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A group of high school athletes in New York State is required to surrender to authorities following an incident where it's said they threatened and traumatized younger teammates. The students from Westhill High School could face charges for their actions, which have been described as overly aggressive initiation methods or “hazing.”
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A group of student-athletes from Westhill High School in New York State allegedly scared and threatened their younger teammates.
According to reports, they drove the younger players to the woods, where one had a pillowcase put over his head and was locked in a car trunk.
The authorities have given the suspects 48 hours to turn themselves in or face the possibility of being prosecuted as adults.
The school district's attorney, Bill Fitzpatrick, says at least 11 students might be involved and at least five younger athletes were targeted.
The incident reportedly happened on 24 April, with the older students pretending to be lost before leading the others into the forest.
If the older students turn themselves in, they may face a misdemeanor charge of unlawful imprisonment and could potentially avoid a criminal record.
If they don't surrender, they could be charged with kidnapping, a felony, and could face up to 25 years in prison if found guilty.
The school district has cancelled the lacrosse season following this incident.
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Jared Isaacman, an entrepreneur and the first non-professional astronaut to walk in space, is close to becoming the head of NASA. He is expected to be approved after a vote from the Senate.
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Jared Isaacman is a billionaire entrepreneur who has previously walked in space.
He needs a vote of approval from the Senate to become the head of NASA.
At his confirmation hearing, there were questions about potential conflicts of interest and his plans for space travel.
Isaacman is associated with Elon Musk and is part of a new group of billionaires who are advancing space exploration.
Isaacman wants to expand the human spaceflight programme at NASA.
He has expressed interest in missions to the moon and Mars, explaining that both could happen at the same time.
Isaacman faced criminal charges in 2010 but they were dismissed within 24 hours.
Isaacman believes the new era of space exploration will create opportunities for people to live and work in space.
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Mohsen Mahdawi, a student at Columbia University and Palestinian activist with permanent U.S. residency, was arrested by U.S. immigration authorities during a citizenship interview. Following this arrest, he was recently released on bail from custody, with his lawyers arguing that his detainment was unlawful and in retaliation for his advocacy.
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Mohsen Mahdawi, is a permanent U.S. resident and student at Columbia University.
Mohsen was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a citizenship interview in Vermont in mid-April.
His legal team petitioned for his release, alleging that Mohsen's incarceration was unlawful and retaliatory due to his advocacy for Palestinians.
U.S. authorities accused Mahdawi of undermining U.S. foreign policy.
Vermont District Judge Geoffrey Crawford ordered his release from prison on bail, ruling against a request from government lawyers to delay the release by a week.
Prominent politicians, including Senator Bernie Sanders, have voiced support for Mohsen and called for his release.
Activism has led to detention of other students and graduates in the U.S., including Mahmoud Khalil from Columbia University and Rumeysa Ozturk from Tufts University.
The day before his arrest, Mahdawi had expressed concerns to CBS News that the citizenship interview could be a trap.
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, greeted President Donald Trump on his visit to Michigan. Despite having criticized Trump during the presidential campaign, Whitmer had been lobbying his administration to keep a local air base operational. During his visit, a funding announcement for the base was made which Whitmer appreciated.
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Gretchen Whitmer, the Governor of Michigan, welcomed President Donald Trump during his visit to the state.
Whitmer, a Democrat, had previously criticized Trump during his election campaign.
Despite the criticism, Whitmer had been asking Trump's administration for help to keep a local air base, the Selfridge Air National Guard Base, from closing.
The Trump administration announced funding for the base during his visit to Michigan.
Whitmer thanked the administration for the funding during his visit, without mentioning Trump by name.
Some are considering that Whitmer's actions could affect her chances if she decides to run for presidency in future.
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Los Angeles County has agreed to pay $4 billion to settle nearly 7,000 child sexual abuse claims connected to its juvenile facilities and foster homes. The settled abuse claims span back to 1959, and most occurred in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.
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Los Angeles County is paying $4 billion to settle around 7,000 child sexual abuse claims.
The abuse claims are related to the county's juvenile facilities and foster homes.
A significant number of these claims were associated with MacLaren Children's Center, which shut down in 2003.
The abuse allegations cover a period from 1959 through the 2000s.
The settlement was approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Some victims have rejected the settlement and will continue with their legal cases.
This settlement represents the most expensive in LA County history and will be paid over five years.
The previous largest payout of this kind was a $2.4 billion settlement by the Boy Scouts of America in 2022.
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Former US President Donald Trump has stated that he has the ability to bring back Kilmar Ábrego García, a man unintentionally deported to El Salvador, but chooses not to. The courts, up to the US Supreme Court, ruled it was a mistake, and Trump's team should help in his return. Trump maintains that García's deportation was right.
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Kilmar Ábrego García was deported to El Salvador from the US in March.
The US Supreme Court ruled that Mr. García's deportation was a mistake.
Mr. García was one of over 250 Venezuelans and Salvadorans deported to El Salvador in March.
Trump claims that he has the power to return Mr. García to the US, but has chosen not to.
According to Trump, Mr. García, who denies it, is a member of the Salvadoran gang MS-13.
Mr. García entered the US illegally from El Salvador in 2012 but was granted an order in 2019 preventing his deportation by the US government.
Mr. García's wife had accused him of physical abuse, but she did not proceed with the court process and has asked for his return.
Trump maintains his stance on immigration and continues to support his plan for broad trade tariffs, which have affected global financial markets.
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Alan Garber, the President of Harvard University, has said sorry after reports showed antisemitic and anti-Muslim bias at the university. In response to these reports, Harvard will look at their classes and who they let into the university.
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Alan Garber, the head of Harvard University, has apologized following the release of reports that found antisemitic and anti-Muslim bias at the school.
Some students said they felt pushed away and had to hide their identities from their friends and teachers.
Harvard has promised to review their classes and entrance policies.
These changes follow pressures from the White House, which claims that the university has not done enough to tackle antisemitism.
Two groups were set up to look into prejudice at Harvard, following protests about the Israel-Gaza conflict last year.
The reports propose changes, like making sure potential students can handle diversified views and can have respectful conversations.
However, these changes do not meet the White House's request that Harvard stop admitting students based on race, color, or nationality, and start using only "merit-based" policies by August.
Harvard has taken legal action against the US government to stop a ban on admitting foreign students and a possible removal of its tax-free status if it doesn't follow these new requirements.
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US President Donald Trump has spoken to Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney to congratulate him on his recent election win. They have both agreed to meet soon to discuss the economic and security relationship between the two countries.
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US President Donald Trump called Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to congratulate him on his election victory.
Both leaders have agreed to meet soon.
The general election result in Canada was a minority government for Mark Carney's Liberal party.
Carney's Liberal party will need support from other political parties to pass laws.
Carney will continue as prime minister after stepping into the role last month.
There could be agreement between political parties in passing laws to help industries and workers affected by US trade tariffs.
Mark Carney has mentioned that a partnership between Canada and the US will only be established on their own terms.
Domestic issues such as Canada's housing crisis and tax cuts for middle-income and lower-income residents are also on Carney's agenda.
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This article discusses the potential impacts of US President Donald Trump's policies on tariffs, immigration, and crisis management after his first 100 days in office. It discusses the potential implications on the UK economy, Canadian-American relations, and how Trump might handle major international crises.
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UK businesses that export to America could be directly affected by the new 10% extra charge on their goods.
The trade dispute could disrupt supply chains and have unforeseen effects on other economies.
Inflation might be affected, with potential benefits like lower bills if other countries divert their goods to the UK.
Interest rates in the UK could fall faster due to weaker growth and inflation outlook.
Relations between Canada and the U.S. could remain tense due to the tariffs and Trump's calls for Canada to join the US.
Canadians, especially those with US families, might exercise more caution in crossing the border.
Trump's handling of a major international crisis remains uncertain, with some insights provided from his handling of a helicopter-aircraft collision.
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Former Georgia Senator David Perdue has been confirmed as the U.S. ambassador to China by the Senate. Perdue has been known to criticize China and the appointment comes under strained US-China relations due to trade issues.
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David Perdue, a former senator from Georgia, has been confirmed as the U.S. ambassador to China.
This appointment occurs during a period of increased trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
Perdue has been labeled as "anti-China" during his time in Congress.
The Senate vote was in Perdue's favor, with 67 in support and 29 against.
Despite tense relations, Trump suggested that Perdue would be important for maintaining peace and a good relationship with China.
Perdue has criticized China often, advocating for a stronger U.S. Navy due to China's rising military strength in the Pacific.
Before his political career, Perdue worked in business at companies like Dollar General and Reebok.
Perdue lost his Senate seat to Jon Ossoff in 2020 and also lost a bid to unseat Republican Brian Kemp for governor in 2022.
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Mark Carney, the newly elected Prime Minister of Canada, plans to stand up to US President Trump's tariffs rather than seeking peace immediately. Carney believes the tariffs will harm the US more than Canada and intends to diversify the Canadian economy beyond reliance on the US.
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Mark Carney, former banker, is the new Prime Minister of Canada.
Carney plans to challenge US President Trump's tariffs.
Carney believes these tariffs will damage the US — its own companies and consumers.
He does not plan to immediately reconcile with Trump after his election win.
A key part of Carney's plan includes forming new strategic relationships with Europe and the UK.
Carney aims to diversify Canada's economy to lessen its dependence on the US.
Three-quarters of Canada's exports currently go to the US.
Carney will host the G7 summit in Alberta in June, presenting a potential stage for a showdown with Trump over tariffs.
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Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Canadian Conservative Party, has lost his seat in the parliament, as per reports from CBC. His party also lost to the Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, in the national race.
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Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Canadian Conservative Party, is predicted to have lost his seat in parliament.
Mark Carney's Liberal Party defeated the Conservative Party nationwide.
Poilievre's loss followed increased trade tariffs from the US and a threat of making Canada the 51st American state.
Local activists in Poilievre's district were advocating for changes to the electoral system.
Bruce Fanjoy, a Liberal Party candidate, is projected to win Poilievre's seat, which he held for 20 years.
The NDP's Jagmeet Singh says he will resign as party leader after losing his seat.
Despite losing, Poilievre's Conservative Party remains the second-largest party, with its share of the national vote increasing compared to four years ago.
A protest group lobbied against the first-past-the-post electoral system in Poilievre's district, likely adding to his challenges.
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Singer Lily Allen publicly apologized to Katy Perry for being overly critical of her participation in a recent all-female space flight led by the company Blue Origin. In her BBC podcast, Allen admitted she shouldn't have singled out Perry for joining the mission.
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Lily Allen, a pop star from England, apologized to fellow singer Katy Perry for being unfairly harsh over Perry's part in a space travel mission.
Perry was part of an all-women team that flew to the edge of space aboard a rocket designed by Blue Origin, the company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
This flight was the first all-female space journey since 1963.
Other women who joined the flight include Lauren Sánchez, Bezos’s fiancée, TV host Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, a former NASA rocket scientist, Amanda Nguyen, a civil rights activist, and Kerianne Flynn, a film producer.
Allen's apology was made during her BBC podcast "Miss Me."
Katy Perry sang Louis Armstrong's song 'What a Wonderful World' and displayed her new tour's setlist during the flight.
The flight became a subject for criticism, with model Emily Ratajkowski and actress Olivia Munn among those expressing negative opinions.
Perry defended the space flight as an important milestone in commercial space travel and for women worldwide.
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Mark Carney's Liberal Party is expected to be the largest party in Canada's House of Commons after recent elections, although it is uncertain if they will get a majority. The Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, is expected to remain the opposition.
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The Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, is leading in 168 seats out of the required 172 for a majority.
The Conservative Party, another large party in Canada, is leading in 144 seats.
Other smaller parties like Bloc Québécois, the New Democratic Party (NDP), and the Green Party also have seats (Leading in 23, 7, and 1 seats respectively).
The Liberal and Conservative parties have seen increased national voter support compared to four years ago.
Jagmeet Singh, the leader of the NDP, has lost his seat in the House of Commons.
Canada uses a "first-past-the-post" electoral system - this means the candidate with the majority of votes in an electoral district wins.
About two-thirds of the registered voters in Canada cast their vote.
Over 7 million Canadians chose to vote early - a new record for early voting in Canada.
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Jalen Hurts and multiple other Philadelphia Eagles players did not attend a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl win. The reason given was "scheduling conflicts", and less than half of the team was present for the reception.
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Jalen Hurts and several other Philadelphia Eagles football players decided not to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Their team had just won the Super Bowl. This is a big football championship game in the US.
According to a White House official, these players did not attend due to "scheduling conflicts".
The meeting was optional and, in total, less than half of the team went to it.
Although these players didn't go, President Trump praised Jalen Hurts, calling him a "terrific guy and terrific player".
In 2018 after their first Super Bowl win, most of the team didn't visit the White House either.
The tradition of winners of sports championships visiting the White House started in the 19th century.
Not all sports teams choose to go to these meetings. For example, the Golden State Warriors didn't go after their NBA championship win in 2017.
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