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Trump administration says killings in Sudan are genocide

Trump administration says killings in Sudan are genocide

by Khaleel Rahman | Apr 17, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON, April 16 — As the death toll continues to mount in Sudan, the Trump administration on Wednesday for the first time characterized the atrocities in that North African country as genocide, reaffirming a designation made by the former Biden...
Trump Forecasts U.S.-Europe Trade Deal as Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Visits White House

Trump Forecasts U.S.-Europe Trade Deal as Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Visits White House

by Amalia Huot-Marchand | Apr 17, 2025 | Featured, Foreign Affairs, National Security, Topics

WASHINGTON D.C. – As the first European leader to visit the White House since Trump imposed sweeping tariffs, Giorgia Meloni, on Thursday, attempted to balance Italy’s interests, European interests and her relationship with Trump, who welcomed her warmly. “There will...
While some allies retaliate, Japan and South Korea try to appease Trump with new deals

While some allies retaliate, Japan and South Korea try to appease Trump with new deals

by Huiyan Li | Apr 17, 2025 | Business & Tech, Featured

WASHINGTON – China, Canada and the European Union responded to new tariffs implemented by the U.S. with reciprocal measures, while Japan and South Korea are charting a different course, offering deals in an attempt to preserve their relationships with Washington. The...
Consumers can expect to pay more for Easter chocolates this year

Consumers can expect to pay more for Easter chocolates this year

by Athan Yanos | Apr 17, 2025 | Business & Tech, Featured

WASHINGTON – As Easter Sunday approaches, chocolate businesses around the country have been preparing for what is typically one of the highest chocolate consumption periods of the year. Last year alone, Americans spent an estimated $3.1 billion on Easter chocolate.   ...
Health chief RFK Jr.: Autism caused by environmental exposures; contradicts new CDC report

Health chief RFK Jr.: Autism caused by environmental exposures; contradicts new CDC report

by Ismael M. Belkoura | Apr 17, 2025 | Featured, Health

WASHINGTON — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday labeled the increasing rates of autism in children an epidemic and said federal research dollars will be dedicated to identify the cause. Kennedy’s statements at a news conference...
Undocumented, Unprotected, and Still Paying Taxes: Tax season raises fear in the immigration community as IRS and ICE agree to work with each other

Undocumented, Unprotected, and Still Paying Taxes: Tax season raises fear in the immigration community as IRS and ICE agree to work with each other

by Angeles Ponpa | Apr 16, 2025 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – As millions of Americans raced to meet the April 15th tax deadline, undocumented immigrants faced a different kind of pressure. They fear filing taxes could lead to their deportation. The anxiety was heightened this year as a newly disclosed agreement...
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