President Trump announced more tariffs on global trade partners during a White House event. He declared 10% tariffs for all exporting nations to the US and even stricter tariffs for those who are imposing any sort of trade barriers on U.S. goods. Trump criticized foreign nations for harming the American dream and vowed to end the decades of what he calls exploitation. (UPI)
Amazon submitted a bid to purchase TikTok as the U.S. ban on the platform looms. President Trump had initially pushed for a ban due to national security concerns regarding China, but later granted a temporary reprieve. The potential sale comes amid concerns about data sharing with China. Trump, a user of TikTok, previously issued executive orders targeting ByteDance and WeChat. (AP)
Over 200 passengers on the Queen Mary 2 luxury cruise ship contracted norovirus during a transatlantic voyage. The outbreak led to symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting among passengers. The crew implemented increased cleaning measures to contain the virus. This is part of a series of recent norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships, with cases reported on multiple vessels. (CBS News)
President Trump has privately hinted to his advisers that Elon Musk may step back from his role in the administration as a "special government employee." Musk's term is set to end around the end of May, and there's speculation about a potential extension. While some defend Musk, Trump has expressed satisfaction with his team's controversial cost-cutting efforts. (ABC News)
California lawmakers rejected proposals to prevent transgender youth from participating in sports teams based on their gender identities. Amid debates, Democratic lawmakers scuttled bills that would have enforced sex-based restrictions on sports participation, arguing for the rights of trans youth. The issue highlighted concerns of fairness and gender identity rights. (NBC News)
Today’s Headlines (04/15/25)
