Politics

US Politics

Trump Announces 10% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Ruling

President Donald Trump announced plans for a new 10 percent global tariff via executive order during a White House press conference Friday. He signaled rates could rise even higher, brushing off a recent Supreme Court decision limiting some of his trade powers.

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Medicine

5 Proven Treatments Target Sleep Apnea’s Mental Health Toll

Obstructive sleep apnea disrupts breathing and heightens risks of depression, anxiety and cognitive decline, affecting millions unaware of its grip. Experts outline five treatments, from CPAP machines to muscle exercises, that ease symptoms and safeguard psychological health.

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Corporate

Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh Kabaddi Bodies Sanction JBC League for 2026

Three state kabaddi associations affiliated with India's Amateur Kabaddi Federation have approved the JBC Kabaddi League, a new tournament set for the first half of 2026. The inaugural season will pit five teams from Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh against each other.

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Big Tech

Windows 11 Canary Build 28020.1619 Adds Freeform Rotate to Paint

Microsoft rolled out Windows 11 Canary Insider Build 28020.1619, tagged KB5077230, with a freeform rotate tool in the Paint app and a redesigned SCOOBE setup screen. The update also boosts Cross-Device Resume, Narrator capabilities and fingerprint sensor support for Windows Hello.

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Corporate

ICC Allows Duterte to Skip Feb. 23 Confirmation Hearing

The International Criminal Court has approved former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's request to miss his confirmation hearing set for February 23. Pre-Trial Chamber I ruled Friday that the session will go ahead as planned without him.

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US Politics

CGG Urges ADC to Zone 2027 Presidential Ticket to Southern Nigeria

The Coalition for Good Governance pressed the African Democratic Congress on Thursday to reserve its 2027 presidential ticket for a southern Nigerian candidate. Group leaders warned that ignoring the zoning principle risks fracturing party unity and dimming opposition chances against the ruling party.

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Medicine

Make Natural Holi Colours at Home with Beetroot, Spinach, Turmeric

Households across India prepare for Holi by crafting organic colours from kitchen staples like beetroot, spinach and turmeric. These homemade powders and liquids dodge the skin-irritating chemicals in commercial dyes.

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Medicine

Melaka Bolsters TB Surveillance at Key Entry Points Ahead of Tourism Campaigns

Malaysian state of Melaka has intensified tuberculosis surveillance at Melaka Sentral, the ICQ Complex and its airport. Officials report steady visitor arrivals despite the measures, as preparations ramp up for Visit Melaka Year 2.0 and Visit Malaysia 2026.

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Medicine

Family Begs Aid for Dacia Forrester, Burned in Westmoreland Gas Station Attack

Relatives of 40-year-old Dacia Forrester pleaded for public donations Friday after she suffered third-degree burns over 70% of her body when another woman allegedly doused her with gasoline and set her ablaze at a Whithorn gas station. An air ambulance stands ready to evacuate her once funds arrive.

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Discovery

Cheminformatics Merges Chemistry and Computing for Drug Design

Cheminformatics fuses chemistry with computer science to model molecular behavior and speed up drug discovery. Researchers use algorithms and machine learning to predict compound interactions and design targeted therapies.

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US Politics

CNN’s Abby Phillip clashes with podcaster over Trump tariff powers

CNN anchor Abby Phillip sharply challenged conservative podcaster Anthony Esposito on air Friday night after he claimed tariffs differ from taxes despite a recent Supreme Court ruling. Phillip pressed Esposito on whether foreign governments pay U.S. tariffs, prompting her to say, 'I can't believe you just said that.'

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Elections

Libertarian Candidate John Hancock Charged in Hit-and-Run on Woman

John Hancock, a Libertarian candidate for Congress in Ohio's 1st District, faces felony charges for allegedly striking Adrienne Fant with his car and fleeing the scene on Dec. 3. The crash near Groesbeck Road and Hamilton Avenue left Fant with life-threatening injuries requiring three brain surgeries.

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US Politics

Irish Schools Face SNA Cuts Despite Record Hiring for 2026/27

Schools across Ireland report sharp reductions in special needs assistant (SNA) allocations for the 2026/27 school year, even as the total number of SNA posts nationwide reaches a record high. Principals and teachers blame the shift of resources to new special classes and schools, leaving mainstream classrooms strained.

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Corporate

NYSNA Calls Snap Vote on New Deal for Striking NewYork-Presbyterian Nurses

The New York State Nurses Association announced a second tentative contract Friday for 4,200 striking nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital after six weeks on the picket line. The union scheduled an immediate ratification vote without releasing details of the agreement.

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US Politics

South Korea Pledges Full Response to US Tariff Fallout After Court Ruling

South Korea's government promised Saturday to deploy all resources against rising US trade uncertainties after the Supreme Court invalidated President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs on Korean goods. The ruling blocked use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose those duties.

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