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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign an order as soon as Wednesday that would require that U.S. tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries.“It’s time to be reciprocal,” Trump told reporters earlier this week.

Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown

João da SilvaBusiness reporterGetty ImagesCoca-Cola may have to sell more drinks in plastic bottles in the US if President Donald Trump's tariffs end up making aluminium cans more expensive, the company's chief executive, James Quincey, said in a call with investors.It comes after Trump ordered a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the US, which could end up driving up the price of canned food and drink items in the country.

Coca-Cola says it may use more plastic due to Trump tariffs

Local business owners in Nairobi said the rapid expansion of China Square had created an uneven playing fieldOn a cool Friday morning in an expansive mall in Nairobi, dozens of people thronged outside a retail store covered in colourful banners, balloons and flowers.When the shutter doors finally rolled up a few hours later, fireworks were let off and music blared through speakers, the crowd now swollen to more than 100.

Fair and Square? Chinese retail chain’s expansion rankles Kenyan rivals

Need a last-minute Valentine's Day gift? Applebee's might have a solution.The American restaurant chain announced last week that its highly coveted Date Night Passes, which sold out in seconds last year, were once again available for purchase.Applebee's is "celebrating date night" for the second year in a row with the release of the "exclusive" Date Night Pass, giving Club Applebee’s rewards members the opportunity to purchase it for $100 through a random drawing this year.

Applebee's Date Night Pass 2025: How to sign up for deal that sold out in seconds last year

NASA on Tuesday swapped out the astronaut capsule it plans to use for an upcoming routine flight to the International Space Station, a scheduling move that will allow a slightly earlier return for two Starliner astronauts who have been on the station far longer than expected.The U.S. space agency said mission management teams opted to use a previously flown SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule for its Crew-10 mission to the space station, instead of a new SpaceX capsule whose production it said has been delayed.

NASA-SpaceX capsule switch poised to bring Starliner astronauts home days sooner

It's been a season of Guardiola looking for solutions as Man City flounder, could he find a new approach vs. Real?In the afterglow of an underwhelming but extremely necessary win over Club Brugge in their last Champions League match, Pep Guardiola set the clock running.

Manchester City vs. Real Madrid: Three ways Pep Guardiola can approach Los Blancos in Champions League

MIAMI (AP) — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said presidents have historically obeyed judicial rulings with a few exceptions as she advocated for the court to move cautiously to maintain a system of checks and balances, but without directly referencing President Donald Trump’s efforts to test the limits of the executive power.

Sotomayor says presidents have largely followed rule of law, offers words of caution

Push to change college, high school athletic records comes days after President Trump signed executive orderThe U.S. Department of Education is urging governing bodies for collegiate and high school athletics to change records, championships, awards and honors that it claims have been “misappropriated by biological males competing in female categories.”

U.S. Department of Education implores athletic officials to nullify transgender records, awards

Helen BriggsBBC environment correspondent •@hbriggsGetty ImagesRare British daffodils may be hiding in plain sight in gardens and parks and experts want to track them down.They have drawn up a wanted list of long-lost varieties linked to local places, such as the vibrant "bonfire yellow" daffodil associated with bonfire nights in Sussex.

Hunt for rare daffodils that are slipping from history

Millions in the UK struggle with dental health, making urgent solutions essential for healthier smiles. Learn how you can access better care today.**Dental Neglect Rises Amidst Systemic Issues**Across the United Kingdom, the alarming statistic that 28% of adults endure unmet dental needs reveals a severe and ongoing crisis in dental health. This figure is not merely a number; it represents individuals grappling with significant health issues who cannot find proper treatment. Many turn to self-treatment methods,

28% of UK Adults Face Dental Crisis: Solutions for Healthier Smiles

BANGKOK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s freeze on foreign assistance has dealt a blow to organizations fighting human trafficking and forced labor in Cambodia, where tens of thousands of people are held captive and forced to work in call centers running telephone scams.Hundreds of thousands of people work in remote compounds in countries including Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos where they run online scams targeting people all over the world, including Americans, according to U.N. estimates.

US aid freeze sets back fight against human trafficking in Cambodia

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not request more than $137,000 in repairs and upgrades to military housing at Fort McNair that will become his official residence, according to a U.S. official familiar with the work order, who says the Army undertook the repairs on its own since the more than 100-year-old home had sat vacant for a year and needed security upgrades.

Hegseth didn’t request over $137,000 in upgrades to his new military residence, official says

Angus Tiffin & Graham FraserBBC NewsAn international law firm has blocked general access to several artificial intelligence (AI) tools after it found a "significant increase in usage" by its staff.In an email seen by the BBC, a senior director of Hill Dickinson, which employs more than a thousand people in the UK, warned staff of the use of AI tools.

Law firm restricts AI after 'significant' staff use

The release of Marc Fogel is a 'great leadership moment,' says Sen. Dave McCormickSen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the release of American teacher Marc Fogel from Russian custody on 'Special Report.'As one American hostage makes his return to the U.S. on Tuesday night, another is expected to be released on Wednesday.

US special envoy says another American hostage coming home Wednesday

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season!Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here.Will Johnston scored 20 points as Loyola Marymount beat Pepperdine 69-60 on Tuesday night.

Johnston’s 20 lead Loyola Marymount over Pepperdine 69-60

A home cook's attempt to make a comforting meal took a terrifying turn after a tiny piece of onion root splintered off into her thumb and landed her in the emergency room with a serious infection.Sharing the terrifying ordeal, the unsuspecting victim explained that she had simply been making arroz caldo, a chicken soup, when disaster struck.'Grabbed an onion from the bin, and a bit from the dry root end of it splintered off into my thumb,' she recalled.Initially, it seemed harmless.'Couldn't get it out easily,

I peeled an onion and ended up in the ER in serious trouble

Leonardo Rocha & George WrightBBC NewsMore than 100 people were evacuated from a luxury residential tower in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, as a fire spread through several floors, emergency services said.Forty people were treated for smoke inhalation and several others were admitted to hospital before the blaze was controlled.

Dozens evacuated in Argentine skyscraper fire

‘I would absolutely NEVER recover.’This Olive Garden customer said she has PTSD after seeing what was all up in her unlimited salad. She’ll likely never eat there again.Olive Garden is an Italian-American restaurant chain that quickly gained popularity after opening and expanding in the 1980s and 90s.

‘I would have lost it’: Olive Garden customers find something unusual in the salad. Then a manager tells them ‘not to make a scene’

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to bat in the first of the two-match one-day international series against Australia on Wednesday.The series will be a warmup for the Australians ahead of the Champions Trophy to be played later this month in Pakistan.

Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats first in the one-day series opener against Australia

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, California (KCRA) — A Sacramento County father who was facing murder charges in connection with his daughter’s death died after he was given compassionate release, the sheriff’s office confirmed to KCRA.Hussein Abughazaleh, 26, was arrested in December 2024 in connection with the death of his 8-month-old daughter Jannah Abughazaleh.

Dad accused of killing 8-month-old daughter dies hours after compassionate release

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CNN —The inspector general of the US Agency for International Development was fired on Tuesday, a day after his office released a report critical of the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the agency, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.Paul Martin was informed by an email from the deputy director of the Office of Presidential Personnel Tuesday evening that his position as inspector general of USAID was “terminated, effective immediately.”

USAID IG fired day after report critical of impacts of Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency

USAID recipients have ‘celebrated’ the Oct. 7 attacks, says Middle East Forum Action directorMiddle East Forum Action Director Benjamin Baird discusses reports that $164 million in USAID funding supported radical groups on ‘The Will Cain Show.’Despite not being the president, Elon Musk stands accused of usurping three presidential powers through his Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) efforts to cut costs and downsize the scope of the federal government. U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., appeared

Key House Democrat rips Musk for usurping presidential powers, says some have discussed impeachment

Sen. Dick Durbin said in a letter that Patel "may have perjured himself" when he said under oath that he was not aware of any plans to punish FBI agents who investigated Trump.The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee has sent a letter to the Justice Department Inspector General accusing Kash Patel, President Trump's pick for FBI director, of secretly orchestrating the firings of FBI officials, a day after telling the committee under oath that he was not aware of any plan to do so.

Democrat accuses Trump FBI pick Kash Patel of secretly ordering firings

McNeeley helped UConn erase a 14-point deficit, becoming the first freshman to have 35+ points in a Big East game since 2007.When UConn needed a spark Tuesday night, a former Dallas-area standout answered the call.Liam McNeeley willed the Huskies to a 70-66 win over No.

Former John Paul II standout Liam McNeeley powers UConn past Creighton with career outing

(Gray News) - February’s full snow moon will be on display just in time for Valentine’s Day.According to NASA, the moon will reach peak illumination on Wednesday at 8:53 a.m. EST but appear full until early Thursday evening.The Old Farmer’s Almanac says February’s full moon is called the snow moon because of the heavy snowfall that is typical during the month.

February’s snow moon to be visible just before Valentine’s Day

The release of Marc Fogel is a 'great leadership moment,' says Sen. Dave McCormickSen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the release of American teacher Marc Fogel from Russian custody on 'Special Report.'Marc Fogel, an American who had been detained in Russia since 2021, landed back in the U.S. on Tuesday.

Freed American hostage Marc Fogel lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia

Quick LinksYou simply can't go wrong with a Honda CR-V. The long-running SUV is priced to move, and the 2025 edition holds a Top Safety Pick award with the IIHS, and an 84/100 Quality & Reliability rating with J.D. Power. Combine that with combined fuel economy of 30 mpg for the FWD 1.5T, and this is simply one of the smartest, most sensible, and most practical vehicles on the market in any segment.

Here's What A Fully Loaded Honda CR-V Will Cost You

CNN —Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, was named Best in Show at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday.The winner of the Working Group for the past three years at Westminster, Monty becomes the first Giant Schnauzer ever to win Best in Show at the prestigious contest.

Monty the Giant Schnauzer wins Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Oh, what a world there is to explore beyond Seattle's city limits. When the urbanity and endless commotion of Washington's Emerald City becomes burdensome, leave it behind with a trip to the nearby Bainbridge Island, considered one the absolute best fall getaways on the West Coast.

The Little Artsy Island Off Seattle's Coast With A Bustling Wine Scene, Eclectic Boutiques, And Charm

Christine Bird/ShutterstockSliding glass doors allow you to bring in lots of light without taking up floor space inside your home — but when you have what is essentially a huge window in your room, you often need to find a way to dress it. For many years, vertical blinds were the go-to option for creating privacy in a practical manner, but others are looking for different options. A wall of light-filtering curtains may be just the ticket for people looking to add a touch of privacy and soften the space.Let's

The Dynamic Alternative To Vertical Blinds For Your Sliding Glass Doors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will present an unforgiving argument for dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development to a federal judge Wednesday: USAID is rife with “insubordination” and must be shut down for the administration to decide what pieces of it to salvage.