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

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

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

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...

House committee advances GOP-backed bills on gender identity in K–12 schools

by Jordan Owens | Apr 15, 2025 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, the House Committee on Education and Workforce passed two Republican bills examining gender and sexuality in public K-12 schools.  Committee members debated and voted on the Say No to Indoctrination Act, sponsored by Rep. Burgess Owens,...

Tariffs and economic uncertainty take center stage at Small Business Expo

by Leonardo Pini | Apr 15, 2025 | Business & Tech

WASHINGTON – Christina Callahan served sparkling Portuguese rose wine imported by the small District of Columbia business, The Wine Concierge, where she is chief sommelier. However, she suggested that for small businesses that rely on imports from other...