Plus: Cory Booker’s big speech. Alex Ovechkin, hero of D.C. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/04/04/liberation-day-tariffs-explained-fallout-booker-speech-ovechkin/ Author : Drew Goins Publish date : 2025-04-04 20:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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A daredevil YouTube influencer has been arrested after visiting a remote Indian island, where he tried to make illegal contact with indigenous people, according to global reports.Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 24, of Arizona, allegedly traveled to the restricted North Sentinel Island, where he tried to offer a coconut and can of Diet Coke as "offerings for the Sentinelese," The Andaman Chronicle and The Washington Post reported, citing local police.Police in Andaman and Nicobar Islands reportedly said he visited the region because of "his passion for adventure and his desire to undertake extreme challenges," police said. It was apparently his third time
In just three weeks, the Pentagon has used $200 million worth of munitions in Operation Rough Rider against the Houthi militia, officials said. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/us/politics/us-strikes-yemen-houthis.html Author : Eric Schmitt, Edward Wong and John Ismay Publish date : 2025-04-04 21:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Prosecutors in the Virginia county had argued for the maximum sentence of 43 years. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/04/04/sentence-wims-murder-fairfax-most-wanted/ Author : Emma Uber Publish date : 2025-04-04 23:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The 17-year-old suspect accused of stabbing another teen to death at a Texas high school track meet allegedly confessed to a police officer shortly after the deadly attack.Authorities have charged Karmelo Anthony, a student-athlete from Frisco Centennial High School, with murder after he allegedly stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a junior at Memorial High School in Frisco, to death on Wednesday morning over a seating dispute.A school resource officer was the first to arrive at the scene and comfort Anthony, according to an arrest report obtained by FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth."I gave the suspect instructions to keep his hands up in
The missile strike was the latest in a series of attacks that have caused civilian casualties, despite ongoing cease-fire talks. Russia said it had targeted a meeting of Western military instructors. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/world/europe/ukraine-russia-strike-zelensky-hometown.html Author : Constant Méheut Publish date : 2025-04-04 21:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Connecticut star has done everything except win a national title. At her last Final Four in Tampa this weekend, she is embracing the opportunity. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/04/04/paige-bueckers-uconn-final-four/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_homepage Author : Publish date : 2025-04-04 21:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
COVER-UP QUESTION: Probe of town police in Karen Read case finds no sign of 'conspiracy to frame' slain officer's girlfriend.THE DEPARTED: Inside evolution of Boston murder mystery since July mistrial.HOUSE OF HORRORS: Bodycam in Connecticut shows suspect after stepson's fiery escape from years of abuse, authorities say.FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XMURDER HE WROTE: Ex-Duke football murder suspect keeps returning home after arrests thanks to soft-on-crime judges, police rep says.LUCK RUNNING OUT: Rachel Morin’s alleged illegal killer accused of leaving slain jogger’s body along 150-foot blood trail.SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER THE PARENT TRAP: Ruby Franke abuse pushes
Israel said the operation had killed a militant who was “likely personally involved in the abduction” of the Bibas family on Oct. 7. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-hamas-evacuation.html Author : Adam Rasgon Publish date : 2025-04-04 18:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Scott’s solo version off-Broadway digs deeper than the Shakespeare Theatre Company production, which stars Bonneville of “Downton Abbey” fame. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater/2025/04/04/andrew-scott-hugh-bonneville-uncle-vanya/ Author : Naveen Kumar Publish date : 2025-04-04 18:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A man suspected of strangling his pregnant teenage girlfriend to death has been released on bond for a second time after new charges were filed against him in relation to the alleged murder. Jesus Munroy, then 20, allegedly killed 16-year-old Mia Campos, who was seven months pregnant with his child, last August, according to local reports. Campos' body was found in a wooded area near her home in Gwinnett County, Georgia. FLORIDA MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING GIRLFRIEND, STAGING MURDER SCENE WHILE CHILDREN SLEPT: POLICEHe was initially charged with murder, and granted a $50,000 bond on the condition that he remained on house
The American president cast the French politician’s conviction as an example of far-right persecution, ignoring ample evidence against her. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/world/europe/trump-marine-le-pen-conviction.html Author : Roger Cohen Publish date : 2025-04-04 16:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax answers your questions about the strange train we call life. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2025/04/04/live-chat-carolyn-hax/ Author : Carolyn Hax Publish date : 2025-04-04 16:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Arizona Cardinals made Trey McBride the highest-paid tight end in NFL history when they signed him to a contract extension on Friday.McBride, 25, signed a four-year, $76 million contract extension, with $43 million guaranteed, per numerous reports. Prior to McBride’s extension, Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end Travis Kelce was the highest-paid tight end, as he is set to make $17.1 million in 2025. McBride’s new deal has an annual average value of $19 million.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Cardinals selected McBride in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Colorado State. McBride’s role
The nation’s top court unanimously upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, clearing the way for the election of a new president. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/04/03/world/south-korea-yoon Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2025-04-04 13:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump suggested he might be open to doing deals over tariffs, raising hopes in Japan, Vietnam and Taiwan. But China retaliated. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/04/03/asian-markets-fall-trump-tariff/ Author : Christian Shepherd, Lily Kuo, Rebecca Tan, Aaron Gregg Publish date : 2025-04-04 13:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Syrian military airfields this week, in what officials confirmed to Fox News Digital was "intended to send a clear message to Turkey not to interfere with Israeli aerial operations in Syrian airspace." The escalation marks a turning point in Jerusalem’s stance toward Ankara, as Turkey attempts to expand its military presence in Syria amid regional instability.The Israeli Defense Forces struck strategic assets at both the Hama military airport and the T-4 airbase, including runways, fuel storage sites, radar systems and weapons caches. The strikes follow weeks of intelligence gathering by the Israeli air force,
The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/business/china-trump-tariffs-retaliation.html Author : Keith Bradsher and David Pierson Publish date : 2025-04-04 11:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The move to ban collective bargaining on national security grounds includes domestic agencies that use computers because foreign adversaries could hack them. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/04/04/trump-seeks-court-approval-most-aggressive-union-busting-attempt-ever/ Author : Joe Davidson Publish date : 2025-04-04 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
EXCLUSIVE: California Gov. Gavin Newsom will announce plans Friday afternoon directing the state to pursue "strategic" relationships with countries announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., urging them to exclude California-made products from those taxes, Fox News Digital has learned.Sources in Newsom's administration told Fox News Digital the announcement is a direct response to President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff plan, which sets out a baseline duty of 10% on all imports to the U.S. and some higher percentages for other top traders. The Newsom administration is worried that California's almond industry, a major agricultural exporter, will lose billions of dollars as
A standoff between garbage collectors and municipal officials in Britain’s second largest city has left an estimated 17,000 tons of trash on the streets. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/world/europe/garbage-strike-birmingham-uk.html Author : Stephen Castle Publish date : 2025-04-04 09:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
As countries around the world reel at the tariffs, Beijing has been quick to try to capitalize on the upheaval and extend its influence — economic and otherwise. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/04/04/trump-tariffs-china-global-trade/ Author : Christian Shepherd, Lily Kuo, Rebecca Tan Publish date : 2025-04-04 09:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A Maryland bill creating a commission to study and recommend potential slavery reparations is now at the desk of Democratic Gov. Wes Moore.Lawmakers in the Old Line State advanced the bill to Moore after it passed the state's House by a 101-36 vote. Moore has said he will consider the legislation, according to The Associated Press.In the bill, potential reparations are described as official statements of apology, monetary compensation, property tax rebates and social service assistance, including assistance with down payments on homes, business incentives, child care, debt forgiveness and college tuition payment waivers.HOUSE DEMS REINTRODUCE REPARATIONS LEGISLATION: 'WE REFUSE
A letter from the administration promised to withdraw funding from schools that allow certain D.E.I. programs. But what counts as D.E.I. may prove murky. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/us/trump-administration-dei-public-schools.html Author : Dana Goldstein Publish date : 2025-04-04 07:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The punitive tariffs drew strong reactions from world leaders. Australia’s prime minister said they had “no basis in logic. ... This is not the act of a friend.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/04/04/trump-tariffs-world-reaction-quotes/ Author : Rachel Pannett, Kelsey Ables Publish date : 2025-04-04 07:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.