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- U.S. ECONOMY SHRINKS AS TRUMP TRADE WARS HIT BUSINESSES HARD: The U.S. economy contracted by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its first decline in three years. Analysts attribute this downturn to President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, which led businesses to import goods rapidly ahead of new tariffs, resulting in a record trade deficit. While consumer spending and business investments provided some offsets, they were insufficient to counterbalance the negative impacts. Economists warn that continued trade tensions could further hinder economic growth in the coming months.
- PUBLIC BROADCASTING SUES TO STOP TRUMP FROM FIRING BOARD MEMBERS: The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has filed a lawsuit against President Trump after he attempted to dismiss three board members, including Chairman Tom Rothman. The CPB argues that, as a private nonprofit, it is not subject to presidential firings and that such actions threaten its independence. The lawsuit seeks to block the administration from removing its board members, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a nonpartisan public broadcasting system.
- TRUMP REMOVES DOUG EMHOFF AND OTHERS FROM HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COUNCIL: President Trump has dismissed several Biden-era appointees from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff, husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris. The administration stated the move aims to appoint members more aligned with its policies. Critics argue that this action politicizes Holocaust remembrance and undermines the council’s mission. Emhoff and others have expressed concern over the potential implications for the council’s work.
- NEARLY 5,000 NORTH KOREAN TROOPS REPORTED KILLED OR INJURED FIGHTING FOR RUSSIA: South Korean intelligence reports that approximately 4,700 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting for Russia in Ukraine. This marks the first official acknowledgment of North Korea’s military involvement in the conflict. The deployment is seen as a significant development in the Russia-Ukraine war, raising concerns about the internationalization of the conflict.
- NFL FINES FALCONS AND COACH OVER SHEDEUR SANDERS PRANK CALL: The NFL has fined the Atlanta Falcons $250,000 and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 after Ulbrich’s son made a prank call to quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft. The call, impersonating a team executive, misled Sanders into believing he was being drafted. The league cited the incident as a breach of protocol and emphasized the importance of maintaining professionalism during the draft process.
- STARBUCKS DITCHES ROBOT BARISTAS TO RECONNECT WITH HUMAN CUSTOMERS: Starbucks has announced plans to scale back its automation efforts and invest in hiring more human baristas. The decision comes after customer feedback indicated a preference for human interaction over automated service. CEO Brian Niccol stated that the company aims to enhance the customer experience by focusing on personalized service and improving order efficiency through new algorithms.
- $800,000 IN DIMES SPILLED ON HIGHWAY AFTER SEMI TRUCK OVERTURNS: A semi-truck carrying $800,000 worth of dimes overturned on a Texas highway, spilling millions of coins across the roadway. Cleanup crews spent nearly 14 hours collecting the scattered dimes, causing significant traffic delays. Two individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the accident.
- RUNAWAY KANGAROO NAMED SHEILA CAUSES HIGHWAY CRASH IN ALABAMA: A kangaroo named Sheila escaped from her enclosure and caused a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 85 in Alabama. The incident led to the temporary closure of the highway as authorities worked to capture the animal. No injuries were reported, and Sheila was safely returned to her owner.
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