WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States. On Monday, Trump sent shockwaves across the nation's northern and southern borders, vowing sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, as well as...
Israeli Government Cuts Ties with Haaretz Over Publisher’s Remarks
The Israeli government on Sunday approved a proposal to sever ties with Haaretz, citing comments made by its publisher, Amos Schocken, referring to Palestinian "freedom fighters," reported the Middle East Eye. The decision, endorsed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, directs government-funded organizations to halt communications with Haaretz and withdraw advertisements...
Rams WR Demarcus Robinson Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Loss to Eagles
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early Monday morning. The California Highway Patrol said Robinson was cited and released the day after he caught a touchdown pass in the Rams' 37-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday...
Small Business Owners Breathe Easier Over Labor Costs After Decision to Strike Down Overtime Rule
Small business owners have had a mostly positive reaction to a judge's decision to strike down an overtime rule that would have qualified more workers for overtime pay. On Nov. 15, a federal judge in Texas blocked a new rule from the Biden administration that would have expanded access to...
Dennis Schroder Leads Nets Back From 18-Point Deficit to Beat Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, Cam Thomas added 23, and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors 128-120 on Monday night. Curry made a 3-pointer with 3:26 left and pulled the Warriors within three, but Golden State couldn't make the...
Israeli Finance Minister Proposes Gaza Occupation, Population Reduction Plan
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Monday proposed occupying Gaza and reducing its population by half through "voluntary emigration." The Times of Israel reported that Smotrich, speaking at a Yesha Council conference, said Israel should “encourage” half of Gaza’s 2.2 million Palestinians to emigrate within two years. “It is possible to...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Hangs Near Its Records Despite Tariff Talk
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are hanging near their records on Tuesday as Wall Street takes Donald Trump's latest talk about tariffs in stride, even if they could roil the global economy were they to take effect. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% in morning trading and was on track to...
Ravens’ Jackson and Henry Dominate as John Harbaugh Moves to 3-0 vs. Brother
INGLEWOOD — Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry made sure Ravens coach John Harbaugh could maintain bragging rights over his younger brother. Jackson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, and Henry rushed for 140 yards as Baltimore beat Jim Harbaugh's Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 on Monday night. John...
Mexico Suggests It Would Impose Its Own Tariffs to Retaliate Against Any Trump Tariffs
MEXICO CITY — President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested Tuesday that Mexico could retaliate with tariffs of its own, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose 25% import duties on Mexican goods if the country doesn't stop the flow of drugs and migrants across the border. Mexico Willing to Talk, But...
Thanksgiving Travel: TSA Braces for ‘Busiest Ever’ Holiday
The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million people in the U.S. will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday. Another round of wintry weather could complicate travel, though. California and Washington state continue to recover from damage and power...