BANGKOK — China again vowed to “fight to the end” Wednesday in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from Thursday. What You Need To Know China has again vowed to “fight to the end” in an escalating trade war with the U.S….
Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues. What You Need To Know The “Hands Off!” movement stages over 1,200 demonstrations nationwide against Trump and Musk Protests highlight opposition to cuts in social security, health programs and federal layoffs…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Crowds protesting billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump began amassing outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. and in some cities in Europe on Saturday in the latest attempt to dent the fortune of the world’s richest man. The protesters are trying to escalate a movement…
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways, along with its budget arm HK Express, will ramp up flights to mainland China this summer, increasing connectivity to major cities including Beijing and Shanghai. The airlines said on Thursday that they would provide nearly 300 return flights weekly during the peak this summer, a 40 per cent…
Three Texas suburbs were named some of the top 20 best cities to live in the U.S. Niche — which ranks the best schools, universities and neighborhoods in the nation — rated each city based on factors like quality of public schools, housing, crime, nightlife, diversity and family-friendliness. The Woodlands was the highest-ranked Texas city…
DALLAS — Another major financial company is creating a headquarters in Dallas. What You Need To Know Nasdaq announced a new regional headquarters in Dallas, serving the Southeastern U.S. The news was announced during a Nasdaq luncheon in Dallas hosted by the company alongside Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to celebrate entrepreneur Ross Perot Jr. This…
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela will once again accept repatriation flights from the United States carrying its deported nationals after reaching an agreement with the U.S., a Venezuelan official said on social media Saturday. What You Need To Know Venezuela agrees to resume repatriation flights from the U.S. for deported nationals following recent negotiations The decision…
WASHINGTON — With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is eliminating or reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations, which meteorologists and former agency leaders said will degrade the accuracy of forecasts just as severe weather season kicks in. What You Need To Know National Weather Service cuts critical weather balloon launches…
Both Travis and Jason Kelce along with Nate Bargatze are returning to play golf at Lake Tahoe this summer. They’ll be joined by newcomers George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. All are expected to compete in the 36th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament July 9-13 at…
TEXAS — The USS Gravely, a U.S. Navy ballistic missile defense destroyer, has been deployed to the southern border. Defense officials say the goal of deploying the Gravely is to secure the border and curb illegal immigration. On March 15, the warship departed from the Naval Weapons Station Yorktown in Virginia, having previously served in…