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Newsom announces plan to support Californians with developmental disabilities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the release of a comprehensive plan to improve services for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities, following a year-long community-driven process. The program known as ‘The Master Plan for Developmental Services’ is a community-driven vision that outlines recommendations to strengthen support systems for more than 500,000 Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. "California succeeds when ALL communities succeed," Newsom said. "Our Administration has prioritized tra
Newsom announces plan to support Californians with developmental disabilities
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Trump's 25% tariff on imported cars raises concerns industry leaders

President Donald Trump's recent announcement of a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts is generating significant concern among U.S. consumers and industry leaders.  The tariffs – set to take effect on April 3 – aim to bolster domestic manufacturing by reducing reliance on foreign-made vehicles and components. However, experts warn these measures could lead to higher prices and supply chain disruptions. Industry leaders express concern over the tariffs' potential impact on the automotive supply chain. The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. manufacturers are already facin
Trump's 25% tariff on imported cars raises concerns industry leaders
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USC freezes hiring due to federal funding challenges

The University of Southern California has implemented a series of austerity measures, including a staff hiring freeze, in response to financial uncertainties stemming from federal funding challenges and ongoing investigations by the President Donald Trump administration. In a letter released Monday, university leaders, including outgoing President Carol Folt, cited "federal funding uncertainty" as a primary concern. Among the nine measures outlined are a reassessment of capital spending projects and restrictions on discretionary spending. The letter emphasized the need for "bold action now
USC freezes hiring due to federal funding challenges

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‘The most powerful type of liar’: Tapper asks Anna Delvey how she views her criminal past

What is it about Anna Delvey that fascinates so many people? Including your humble crew at United States of Scandal? Why has she captured so many column inches in newspapers and pages in magazines, filled so many hours of footage in podcasts, Netflix dramatizations, and news broadcasts? From her false identity as a German heiress to financial deception, grand larceny, serving time at Rikers, competing on Dancing with the Stars, and now pursuing a career in fashion, Anna’s journey has been nothing short of fascinating.Having met and interviewed her in 2022, I still can’t quite figure her ou
‘The most powerful type of liar’: Tapper asks Anna Delvey how she views her criminal past
Environment|US

Tornadoes, heavy rains rip across central, southern US

Tornadoes ripped across a wide swath of central and southern United States on Wednesday, destroying homes and businesses and bringing down power lines and trees.The National Weather Service said there had been at least 15 reports of tornadoes in at least four states by late Wednesday. Eight people have been injured across Kentucky and Arkansas, including one critically injured in Kentucky's Ballard County, local officials said.Late Wednesday, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency across the state due to the storms, which also brought hail and torrential ra
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Two infants die of whooping cough in Louisiana as cases climb nationally

In his 20 years working in pediatric infectious disease, Dr. John Schieffelin has never seen another illness like pertussis.Also known as whooping cough, it’s a contagious respiratory illness that can develop into a painful, full-body cough. The coughing fits can be severe, often accompanied by a whooping sound when the person tries to catch their breath. And it’s continuous, even if a person needs to be placed on a ventilator, says Schieffelin, an associate professor of pediatrics at Tulane University.“For infants, it’s really rather terrifying,” he said. “They’re just coughing
Two infants die of whooping cough in Louisiana as cases climb nationally
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Man faces charges after Teslas set on fire with Molotov cocktails

Tesla sales plunged 13% in the first three months of this year, the largest drop in deliveries in its history, as backlash against CEO Elon Musk and growing competition took a large bite out of demand for its EVs.Tesla reported Wednesday that it delivered 336,681 cars in the quarter, 50,000 fewer vehicles compared to the first three months of last year. The results were the company’s worst sales in nearly three years.Tesla has faced protests outside its showrooms from those opposed to the actions of Musk in one of his other roles as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, and th

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World leaders react to Trump's tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the United States and higher duties on some of the country's biggest trading partners, drawing defiant responses from leaders and governments. Trump is not imposing his new 10% global tariff rate on goods from top trading partners Canada and Mexico while his previous order remains in place for up to 25% tariffs on many goods from the two countries.Here are some reactions from top officials and governments around the world:EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT URSULA VON DER LEYEN"President Trump's announcement of
World leaders react to Trump's tariffs
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A wary Europe awaits Rubio with NATO's future on the line

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels this week to a gathering of top diplomats from NATO countries and is sure to find allies that are alarmed, angered and confused by the Trump administration’s desire to reestablish ties with Russia and its escalating rhetorical attacks on longtime transatlantic partners. Allies are deeply concerned by President Donald Trump’s readiness to draw closer to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who sees NATO as a threat, amid a U.S. effort to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. Recent White House comments and insults directed at NATO allies Canada
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Putin calls up 160,000 men to Russian army in latest conscription drive, at crucial moment in Ukraine war

One of the largest rounds of conscription to Russia’s military for several years is underway, as President Vladimir Putin pushes ahead with an expansion of the country’s military at a crucial moment in the war in Ukraine.Putin signed a decree authorizing the latest phase of the country’s twice-yearly conscription effort, with the new window beginning Tuesday and running until July 15.It will see 160,000 men between 18 and 30 join Russia’s armed forces – an increase of 10,000 on last year’s spring drive, and a rise of more than 15,000 compared to three years ago, according to Russia
Putin calls up 160,000 men to Russian army in latest conscription drive, at crucial moment in Ukraine war
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Europe will respond proportionately to likely Trump tariffs, French industry minister says

Europe will respond to the likely implementation of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump in a proportionate manner but will not escalate tensions under any circumstances, French industry minister Marc Ferracci said on Wednesday."Europe has always been on the side of negotiation and calming things down, because trade wars, you know, only produce losers," Ferracci told RMC radio.U.S. President Donald Trump will announce sweeping new reciprocal tariffs on global trading partners on Wednesday, raising concerns about price increases and likely prompting retaliation from other countries. (Rep

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Former federal judge says Trump is playing a 'dangerous game' with Judge Boasberg

Former federal judge says Trump is playing a 'dangerous game' with Judge Boasberg
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Canadians to Maine: No, thanks!

Canadian tourists make up about 30-40% of the revenue for many businesses in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. This year, many are choosing to skip their regular getaway, given President Trump’s antagonistic rhetoric towards Canada. The owner of the Point of View Inn tells CNN’s Randi Kaye he’s had so many cancellations that his business may not survive.

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Europe prepares countermeasures to Trump’s tariffs, calling them a ‘major blow to the world economy’

Europe prepares countermeasures to Trump’s tariffs, calling them a ‘major blow to the world economy’

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Auto tariffs are now in effect. What it means for America - and you

Auto tariffs are now in effect. What it means for America - and you
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Trump's tariffs roil company plans, threatening exports and investment

Businesses around the globe on Thursday faced up to a future of higher prices, trade turmoil and reduced

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Global stocks, and yields, plunge as Trump tariffs fan trade war fears

World markets were slammed on Thursday by U.S. President Donald Trump's unveiling of reciprocal tariffs to match duties put on U.S. goods by other countries.

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Attorneys for Tufts University student accuse government of ‘secretive’ effort to move her across state lines

Attorneys for Tufts University student accuse government of ‘secretive’ effort to move her across state lines
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Oil imports exempted from Trump’s sweeping tariffs

Imports of oil, gas and refined products were exempted from U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, the White House said on Wednesday.

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Hear Trump break down tariffs on various countries

President Donald Trump announced during a speech at the White House plans for reciprocal tariffs. A group of countries will be charged a tariff at approximately half the rate they charge the United States.

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China vows to counter Trump’s ‘bullying’ tariffs as global trade war escalates

China vows to counter Trump’s ‘bullying’ tariffs as global trade war escalates