A look at what happened in the US government this week Updated: 10:03 PM EDT Apr 11, 2025 President Donald Trump rolled back his tariffs against most of the world while increasing them against China, the financial markets had one of the most chaotic and historic weeks in history, more high-profile court cases against the…
The number of measles cases reported in the U.S. in a single week has topped 90 for the first time since a record wave in 2019, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ninety-one cases of measles were reported with rashes that began the week of March 23, with…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now backing an additional measles vaccine shot for some travelers within the United States, multiple health officials tell CBS News, in response to record outbreaks of the highly contagious virus this year. In a letter shared with health departments on April 8, the CDC said it would…
US technology giant Microsoft has abruptly suspended some services for a number of clients in mainland China, fuelling speculation about accelerating technological decoupling between the world’s two largest economies. Guangzhou-based Sun Yat-sen University sent a notice to faculty and students on Tuesday night stating that Microsoft 365 services – including OneDrive, OneNote, and SharePoint –…
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….
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has begun redeploying staff to respond to the deadly outbreak of measles in Texas, a spokesperson said Monday, a week after steep layoffs at the agency impacted its response to the spread of the virus. “A team of three deployed yesterday to meet with county and state officials…
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…
When it comes to fashion, Sydney Carter is in a league of her own. The University of Texas at Austin women’s basketball assistant coach and director of player development has become recognized for her bold and unapologetic courtside style. Even through criticism, Carter, a Texas A&M alum and retired WNBA player, continues to express herself…
El condado de San Jacinto procesó casi 300 casos de delitos menores en 2023. En esta región pobre, enclavada en los pinares del este de Texas, muchos acusados probablemente tenían derecho a optar a un abogado pagado por el gobierno. Sin embargo, el condado informó que solo había proporcionado un abogado a nueve personas. A…
As assistant coach and director of player development at the University of Texas at Austin, Sydney Carter has played a critical role in bringing its women’s basketball team to the elite eight in 2025’s NCAA Tournament. In addition to demonstrating her coaching prowess, Carter, a retired WNBA player, has also attracted widespread attention for her…