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Today’s Rundown:
- TRUMP’S TRADE WAR ESCALATES AS CHINA RETALIATES WITH 34% TARIFFS: China has imposed 34% tariffs on all U.S. imports in direct retaliation for President Trump’s new tariff policies. The move has heightened fears of a global economic slowdown and triggered a drop in global markets. Economists warn that prolonged trade tensions could further disrupt supply chains.
- TRUMP EXTENDS TIKTOK’S SELL-BY DEADLINE AGAIN: President Donald Trump extended the deadline for ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. operations by an additional 75 days. This extension moves the deadline to June 19, 2025, providing more time to finalize a sale and secure necessary approvals.
- PROTESTERS RALLY AGAINST TRUMP AND MUSK IN ‘HANDS OFF!’ DEMONSTRATIONS ACROSS U.S.: Thousands gathered in cities across the U.S. for coordinated “Hands Off!” protests opposing Trump’s immigration policies and Elon Musk’s growing government influence. Organizers cited economic inequality, deportation efforts, and surveillance concerns.
- TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ACCIDENTALLY ORDERS UKRAINIAN REFUGEES TO LEAVE, CITING ERROR: The Trump administration admitted it mistakenly sent deportation notices to some Ukrainian refugees. DHS officials blamed a system error and confirmed that protections under the Uniting for Ukraine program remain in place.
- OVER 500 LAW FIRMS BACK PERKINS COIE LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP IN AMICUS BRIEF: Over 500 law firms have signed an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie’s lawsuit against Trump’s executive orders sanctioning legal entities. Legal experts argue the orders undermine constitutional protections and the independence of the judiciary.
- FKA TWIGS CANCELS COACHELLA AND TOUR DATES OVER ONGOING VISA ISSUES: British artist FKA Twigs has pulled out of her upcoming North American tour, including Coachella, citing ongoing problems with her U.S. visa. Fans expressed disappointment, while the artist expressed hope to return soon.
- NORTH KOREA TO HOLD FIRST PYONGYANG MARATHON IN SIX YEARS: North Korea will reopen its borders to international athletes for the Pyongyang Marathon for the first time in six years. The event, set for May, is part of a broader push to revive tourism amid eased pandemic restrictions.
- DISNEY SHELVES ‘TANGLED’ REMAKE AFTER SNOW WHITE BOMBS AT THE BOX OFFICE: Disney has paused development of its planned live-action Tangled remake after disappointing box office returns for Snow White. Executives are reportedly rethinking future remakes amid concerns about franchise fatigue.
- ALEX OVECHKIN BREAKS WAYNE GRETZKY’S GOAL RECORD, UCONN WOMEN WIN 12TH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OVER SOUTH CAROLINA: Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th NHL goal, surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s career record. On the college court, the UConn women’s basketball team claimed its 12th national title with a dominant win over South Carolina.
- NINTENDO PULLS SWITCH 2 PRE-ORDERS IN U.S. DUE TO TRUMP TARIFFS: Nintendo has paused preorders for its upcoming Switch 2 console in the U.S., citing uncertainty over new tariffs on imported electronics. The company is reassessing its pricing strategy and supply plans.
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