By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, citing persistent trade imbalances with the two crucial U.S. allies in Asia. Trump provided notice of the tariffs to begin on Aug. 1 by posting letters on Truth Social that were addressed to the leaders of both countries. The letters warned both … [Read more...] about Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea
EPA employees suspended for signing petition targeting Zeldin, organizers say
The Environmental Protection Agency has suspended some employees for signing a petition criticizing agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, according to organizers of the initiative. Launching the petition was activist group Stand Up For Science. The group was launched in February “in the wake of devastating cuts to federal research funding and infrastructure, unprecedented government … [Read more...] about EPA employees suspended for signing petition targeting Zeldin, organizers say
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Death toll in Central Texas flash floods nears 70 as sheriff says 11 campers remain missing
By JIM VERTUNO, JULIO CORTEZ and JOHN SEEWER KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — The death toll from flash floods that rampaged through Central Texas rose to at least 67 on Sunday as rescuers maneuvering through challenging terrain found more bodies and continued their desperate search for many others, including 11 missing girls from a summer camp. Searchers in Kerr County have found 16 … [Read more...] about Death toll in Central Texas flash floods nears 70 as sheriff says 11 campers remain missing
Orioles trade for Yankees catcher as Gary Sánchez lands on IL
ATLANTA — No team in baseball has been hit harder by injuries at the catcher position this season than the Orioles. They placed Gary Sánchez on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a moderate right PCL sprain in his knee, making him their fourth catcher to land on the shelf since June 21. The club acquired fellow backstop Alex Jackson in a trade with the New York Yankees for … [Read more...] about Orioles trade for Yankees catcher as Gary Sánchez lands on IL