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Republicans Sweep Florida's Special Elections To Maintain Narrow House Majority

In what was widely considered a referendum on President Donald Trump's first 10 weeks in office, Republican candidates won their special elections to the House of Representatives in his home state of Florida on Tuesday.

Trump Raises Global Tensions As 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Threaten Trade War
Donald Trump had the world's leading economies on edge Tuesday as the US president prepared to unveil a promised raft of tariffs that could trigger a cascading global trade war.
Republican Senator Admits Tariffs Will 'Absolutely' Cause 'Short-Term Pain' For Voters
A Republican Senator supporting President Donald Trump's tariff plan has admitted that tariffs will hurt constituents within his state, even if temporarily.
No 'Eye For An Eye' Approach To US Tariffs: Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday there will be no "eye for an eye" approach as the country braces for new US import tariffs kicking in this week.
Trump Advisor Waltz Faces New Pressure Over Gmail Usage
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who has faced calls to resign over his role in the recent Yemen chat group scandal, saw renewed scrutiny Tuesday after the Washington Post reported on his usage of Gmail for official work.
Senator Cory Booker Delivers Marathon Speech Against Trump Administration Policies
A prominent member of the Senate Democratic leadership, Booker's extended address comes at a time when Democratic leaders in Washington are under mounting pressure from their supporters to take more assertive action against the Trump administration.
Trump's Election Executive Order Under Fire As Democrats, Nonprofits Launch Legal Battle
The lawsuit claims that Trump overstepped his authority with the Mar. 25 executive order.
Elon Musk Claims He's Supporting Ashley St. Clair's Child Despite Uncertainty Over Fatherhood
Elon Musk denies financial retaliation against Ashley St. Clair, claiming he supports her child despite uncertainty over paternity.
US Seeks Death Penalty For Accused Killer Of Insurance CEO
US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday asked federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who allegedly gunned down an American health care CEO in a brazen attack.

GM Leads First Quarter US Auto Sales As Tariffs Loom

General Motors led US vehicle sales in the first quarter, according to company reports Tuesday, as the industry braces for President Donald Trump's incoming tariffs this week.

Economy in Focus

Carmakers Face Doubts And Jolts Over US Tariffs
Raise prices or cut into their margins, open or close factories: carmakers must soon make major decisions as the United States imposes stiff tariffs on imported vehicles.
Eurozone Inflation Eases In March As Tariff Threat Looms
Tariffs: Economic 'Liberation' Or Straitjacket?

War in Ukraine

Ukraine Accuses Russia Of 'War Crime' With Military Hospital Strike
Ukraine accused Russia of committing a "war crime" during its weekend attack on the city of Kharkiv, as the US-backed ceasefire efforts continue to prove elusive.
Bloated, Limping, And Twitching: Is Putin Dying? Zelensky Thinks So
Amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the conflict in Ukraine, speculations regarding Vladimir Putin's health have intensified.
Argentina Seeking $20 Billion IMF Loan
Argentina has sought a $20 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, the country's economy minister said Thursday, as the government struggles to hold on to foreign reserves while propping up an ailing currency.
Ukraine Needs European Troops With 'Readiness To Fight': Kyiv Aide
Ukraine needs a "serious" contribution from Europe of troops who are ready to fight, and not peacekeepers, after any end of hostilities with Russia, a senior aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky told AFP on Wednesday.

Political Support Leading To Increasing Fallout For Crypto

Support for cryptocurrencies from US President Donald Trump or Argentine leader Javier Milei has seen investors lose billions of dollars and is damaging a sector struggling for credibility, researchers told AFP. "The entire crypto industry is being tarnished," said Claire Balva, strategy director for fintech company Deblock.

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ITS Environmental Services Prides Itself On Achieving 10 Years Of Empathy-Driven Service, Raising Industry Standards

Currently working in New York, Long Island and the Tristate area, the company provides services such as virus disinfection, water damage and mold remediation, residential disinfection, odor removal and asbestos abatement.

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The Human Side Of Digital Trust: How Sonoma Is Reshaping Global Cybersecurity
Founded in early 2024 by Nick Raziborsky and Stephen Cobbe, the company is redefining what it means to build trust in a connected world.
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Barbara Anderson Calls For Action To Fight For A Future Without Homelessness
Despite years of emergency response efforts, shelters remain overcrowded, and affordable housing is scarce.

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