DHL Express will halt deliveries over $800 due to cost increases and U.S. Customs regulations linked to Trump administration tariffs. The change, effective now, will impact shipments from China to the U.S., causing delays. (UPI)
A slow-moving storm brought heavy rain, hail, and tornadoes to Texas and Oklahoma, causing two fatalities and damaging homes. The severe weather, with 17 reported events, left areas reeling from extensive flooding and destruction. The system also hit a town still recovering from a previous tornado. (AP)
A Soyuz capsule carrying two Russians and one American landed in Kazakhstan, concluding their seven-month mission on the International Space Station. The crew returned safely after 220 days in space, completing 3,520 orbits around Earth. NASA astronaut Don Pettit marked his 70th birthday on the day of their return. (ABC News)
Louisiana, Missouri, and Virginia have each reported their first measles cases in 2025, all linked to international travel. The cases involve individuals who had recently traveled abroad and are not clear on their vaccination status. Health departments are working to identify and notify those who may have been exposed. (NBC News)
A small plane crash in Trilla, Illinois, resulted in the deaths of four individuals. The aircraft departed from Menomonie, Wisconsin, and crashed around 10:15 a.m. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident. Gov. JB Pritzker expressed condolences and urged public cooperation as roads were closed. (NBC News)
Today’s Headlines (04/25/25)
