Business
US financial markets opens with sharp drops after Trump's big tariffs announcement
As of Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 1150 points.
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Human Rights
Human Rights
Judge blocks Trump's executive order banning transgenders from military
The judge ruled that the ban was in violation of the equal protection clause due to discrimination.
Politics
Politics
Vance says Musk will remain Trump adviser after leaving DOGE, amid speculation on DOGE boss's future
Vance said Elon Musk has always planned to leave DOGE after "about six months."
Crime
Crime
Rubio announces more than 250 gang members deported to El Salvador from U.S.
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele wrote "oopsie" and "too late" on X alongside a news article about a federal judge trying to block President Trump from deporting 5 Venezuelans linked to the Tren de Aragua gang.
Business
Business
Ford unveils 'From America, For America' pricing plan in wake of Trump tariffs
The automobile manufacturer is offering what it coined a “handshake deal with every American,” one day following the imposition of 25% tariffs on non-American-made vehicles.
Entertainment
Entertainment
"Puerto Rico respects itself": Nicky Jam withdraws support for Trump
In mid-September, the reggaeton singer showed his support for Trump at a Nevada rally
Sports
Sports
Boston Celtics sell for record-breaking $6.1 billion, highest price sale in US sports' history
The new price tag is the highest for a North American sports franchise in history. The previous record was set by the sale of the Washington Commanders in 2023, which sold for $6.05 billion.
Technology
Technology
Musk confirms X outage due to 'massive cyberattack'
The platform experienced considerable outages or slowed function in the middle of Monday.
Florida
Politics
Florida GOP state Sen. Randy Fine projected to win special election to replace Mike Waltz
Waltz's seat was vacant due to his appointment as national security advisor.
California
Politics
Karen Bass and Cuba's Venceremos Brigade: Controversial history resurfaces amid criticism over L.A. Fire Dept. cuts
The former U.S. congresswoman turned Los Angeles mayor played a significant role with the Venceremos Brigade —a group linked to Cuba's communist regime
Texas
Law Enforcement
Texas AG Paxton announces arrest of doctor providing illegal abortions in Houston
Paxton said that an investigation would be taking place into the clinics Rojas owned that unlawfully employed people who didn't have a medical license.
New York
Law Enforcement
NYPD cracks down on protests: Dozen arrested over Columbia graduate’s detainment
New York police also clashed with protesters outside of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' mansion, but it is not clear if any of them were arrested.
Health
Health
Senate confirms Jay Bhattacharya to lead the NIH in party-line vote
The new director's confirmation comes as the Trump administration reportedly looks to close down the Health and Human Services (HHS) office devoted to researching Long COVID.
