The Upstate region of South Carolina was saved by foreign companies after the fall of its textile industry. Now, tariffs pose another round of uncertainty. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/us/south-carolina-manufacturing-tariffs.html Author : Eduardo Medina Publish date : 2025-04-12 12:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Walt Disney Company heiress and liberal megadonor Abigail Disney lamented the current state of American politics, arguing civilization needs a "reset."Disney spoke to The Guardian about where the Democratic Party currently stands under President Donald Trump’s second term. The liberal heiress of the Disney entertainment empire is no stranger to outspoken opinions. After then-President Biden’s disastrous debate performance in June, she threatened to withhold cash to the Democratic Party until Biden dropped out of the 2024 race.The megadonor, who said her move at the time was done out of "realism, not disrespect," offered a grim assessment of America after the Democrats’ defeat
Fan gatherings present opportunities to geek out with fellow enthusiasts. Can we cultivate some of that energy in everyday life? Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/briefing/crossword-tournament.html Author : Melissa Kirsch Publish date : 2025-04-12 10:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and other heavyweights are also in contention, setting the stage for what promises to be a memorable weekend. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/04/11/bryson-dechambeau-rory-mcilroy-charge-up-masters-leader-board/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_homepage Author : Publish date : 2025-04-12 10:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Visiting America is not an entitlement. It is a privilege extended to those who respect our laws and values. And, as Secretary of State, I will never forget that. U.S. law lays out clear rules about who can and cannot come to the United States. The State Department’s consular officers are required to apply these rules to each of the millions of visa applicants around the world each year. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), aliens who endorse or espouse terrorist activity or persuade others to endorse or espouse terrorist activity or support a terrorist organization – such as Hamas – are ineligible
Moscow is hinting that the company would be welcomed back as part of a thaw under President Trump. Industry skepticism runs deep. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/world/europe/russia-boeing-aviation-airlines.html Author : Anton Troianovski, Niraj Chokshi and Ivan Nechepurenko Publish date : 2025-04-12 07:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The NEH’s acting chair told advisory council members that some of the funds from both his agency and NEA would go to Trump’s idea for a patriotic sculpture garden. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/art/2025/04/11/neh-nea-funds-trump-sculpture-garden/ Author : Janay Kingsberry, Travis Andrews Publish date : 2025-04-11 20:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Amanda Knox was behind bars when she befriended a Catholic priest.The mother of two, who spent nearly four years in an Italian prison, has written a new book, "Free: My Search for Meaning." It recounts the struggles the 37-year-old endured in attempting to reintegrate into society. Knox also reflects on what it was like returning to a more normal life, including seeking a life partner, finding a job and walking out in public.The Seattle native, who identifies as an atheist, told Fox News Digital prison chaplain Don Saulo not only became her best friend during those years but also gave
The island’s many small factories have thrived by being frugal — and flexible. But President Trump’s unpredictability is testing their limits. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/world/asia/taiwan-exporters-tariffs.html Author : Chris Buckley, Amy Chang Chien and Lam Yik Fei Publish date : 2025-04-12 04:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Letter writer felt uncomfortable after a woman and her family disregarded her saved seats and sat in them anyway. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2025/04/12/miss-manners-etiquette-saving-seats-event/ Author : Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin Publish date : 2025-04-12 04:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
"Real Time" host Bill Maher revealed details Friday of his meeting last week with President Donald Trump at the White House, saying Trump was more gracious and good-humored than he expected."You can hate me for it, but I'm not a liar. Trump was gracious and measured," Maher said. "And why isn't that in other settings- I don't know, and I can't answer, and it's not my place to answer. I'm just telling you what I saw, and I wasn't high."Maher mocked those who treated the White House visit like it was "some kind of summit" brokered by their mutual friend
The ruling cast doubt on claims by a coalition of Christian and Jewish groups that their congregations were at heightened risk of becoming targets for raids under the Trump administration. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/us/politics/immigration-enforcement-places-of-worship.html Author : Zach Montague Publish date : 2025-04-12 03:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Prosecutors intend to move forward with their case against two executives at the voting machine company Smartmatic, which became a target of conspiracy theorists after the 2020 election. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/04/11/smartmatic-fcpa-trump-voting-machines/ Author : Jeremy Roebuck Publish date : 2025-04-11 23:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Navy recently deployed another warship, which successfully repelled multiple Iranian-backed Houthi attacks, to secure the southern border.USS Stockdale, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, left Naval Base San Diego on Friday to support U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) southern border operations, in accordance with President Donald Trump's recent executive orders.The executive orders included a national emergency declaration and clarification of the military’s role in protecting the territorial integrity of the U.S.NAVY DEPLOYS ADDITIONAL WARSHIP TO CURB ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, DRUG SMUGGLING AT THE SOUTHERN BORDER"Stockdale’s departure reinforces the Navy’s role in the Department of Defense’s coordinated efforts to comply with the order,"
President Trump’s immigration crackdown ensnared Kseniia Petrova, a scientist who fled Russia after protesting its invasion of Ukraine. She fears arrest if she is deported there. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/science/russian-scientist-ice-detained-harvard.html Author : Ellen Barry Publish date : 2025-04-11 21:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Trump’s punishments for firms and deals with others have shaken the profession, with attorneys across the country grappling with fear, outrage and uncertainty. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/04/11/trump-law-firms-deals-lawsuits/ Author : Mark Berman Publish date : 2025-04-12 00:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A federal judge has upheld a Trump administration policy that allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to carry out enforcement operations at churches and other places of worship despite lawsuits against it from faith-based groups.U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich, appointed by Trump during his first term, denied a request from more than two dozen Christian and Jewish organizations to block the policy. The groups said it infringes on religious freedoms and is causing drops in attendance, especially among immigrants worried about being detained by ICE.The court found little evidence that ICE is targeting churches or that the change in
Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, A&O Shearman, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft agreed to do free legal work on causes the White House supports. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/business/trump-law-firms-kirkland-ellis-latham-watkins.html Author : Matthew Goldstein Publish date : 2025-04-11 21:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The agreement, which the Trump administration opposes, makes the shipping industry the first to face international binding emissions targets. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2025/04/11/shipping-carbon-tax-global-agreement-climate/ Author : Mikhail Klimentov Publish date : 2025-04-11 21:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – North Carolina police on Friday released an age-progression photo of missing Cornelius girl Madalina Cojocari, who was 11 years old when she vanished from her home in November 2022, on her 14th birthday.Her disappearance remains unsolved to this day, and her parents — the primary suspects previously charged in connection with her disappearance — have since been released from jail. Her mother, Diana Cojocari, fled the country following her release."Madalina's investigation began in December of 2022," Cornelius Police Department Chief David Baucom said in a Friday video posted to the Department's Facebook page. "Madalina was last seen
More than 10,000 people will be put on track for deportation in May and June as a result of the Department of Homeland Security’s action. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/us/politics/trump-tps-afghanistan-cameroon.html Author : Hamed Aleaziz Publish date : 2025-04-11 19:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/04/11/trump-presidency-news-tariffs/ Author : Justine McDaniel, Brianna Tucker, Maegan Vazquez Publish date : 2025-04-11 19:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) referred the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) to the Department of Justice Friday, as the state continues to allow trans athletes to compete in girls' sports. It is the second DOJ referral the state's educational institutions have faced in the last month over the issue, after the Department of Health and Human Services referred MDOE, the Maine Principal's Association and Greely High School on March 28.Now, the OCR informed Maine Assistant Attorney General Sarah Forster of a second DOJ referral in a letter on Friday. The letter, obtained
A man in a car also was injured when the plane crashed near an interstate overpass a short distance from Boca Raton Airport in Florida, the authorities said. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/us/boca-raton-plane-crash.html Author : Remy Tumin Publish date : 2025-04-11 16:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Clay Bennett cartoon on farmers and tariffs. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/04/11/clay-bennett-cartoon-farmers-tariffs/ Author : Clay Bennett Publish date : 2025-04-11 16:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.