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Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico are 'on time, on schedule'
During a White House press conference, President Trump told reporters that his administration would move forward with planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico 'will go forward'
President Donald Trump said sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico "will go forward" when a monthlong delay on their implementation expires next week.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Trump Threats and Mexico’s Crackdown Hit Mexican Cartel
Several cartel operatives said that for the first time in years, they genuinely feared arrest or death at the hands of the authorities.The New York Times - 1d -
Deadline looms for Trump’s Canada, Mexico tariffs
Plus: RFK Jr. touts measles vaccine amid outbreak {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. This is a big week in Washington with President Trump’s Tuesday evening joint address to Congress. Reminder: ...The Hill - 11h -
Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico to take effect in hours
The U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday. Tariffs on goods from China will increase from 10% to 20%. Kelly O'Grady, CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent, and ...CBS News - 5h -
Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Snap Into Effect
President Trump imposed hefty tariffs on the United States’ largest trading partners on Tuesday, roiling global relations and sending shock waves through industries that depend on trade.The New York Times - 26m -
Nearly 500 cat figurines stolen from Gordon Ramsay’s London restaurant
By Ramsay’s own estimate, he has lost more than £2,000 during one week in stolen maneki-neko cat models. Nearly 500 cat figurines were stolen in one week from Gordon Ramsay’s new London restaurant, ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfiresABC News - Feb. 22 -
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Measles outbreak grows to nearly 100 cases, with largest impact in Texas
CBS News medical contributor, Dr. Celine Gounder, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest in a measles outbreak in the U.S. that has grown to nearly 100 cases. Most cases are in Texas, which is ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Trial of Former Surgeon Accused of Abusing Nearly 300 Opens in France
A former surgeon is accused of raping or sexually assaulting 299 people, mostly children, over 25 years. It is considered to be France’s largest-ever pedophilia case.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Nearly 200K sign petition to revoke Musk's Canadian citizenship
Thousands of individuals have signed an online petition urging the revocation of tech billionaire Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship over his involvement in the Trump administration, which the ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Utah fires head coach Craig Smith after nearly 4 seasons
The Utes were on pace to miss the NCAA tournament for a fourth season under Craig Smith this spring.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Nearly 100 Measles Cases Have Been Reported in Texas
The virus has spread in areas with low vaccination rates, and most of those affected are minors.Wired - Feb. 24 -
46.1 million people counted in Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years
The final results of Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years released Monday show the population has reached 46.1 million.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Tesla sales slid by nearly 50% across Europe at the start of 2025
A drop in new registrations for Tesla came even as sales of battery-electric vehicles rose an overall 34% in the region, with Volkswagen and SAIC Motor increasing their market share.MarketWatch - 6d -
Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Doge are expected to produce no savings – live
Almost 40% of federal contracts canceled as part of Doge’s cost-cutting efforts aren’t expected to save government any money, Trump administration’s own data shows. It’s coming down to the wire for ...The Guardian - 6d -
Jeff Probst on hosting nearly 700 episodes as "Survivor" enters Season 48
As Survivor prepares for its 48th season, longtime host and executive producer Jeff Probst reflects on the show's evolution ahead of its two-hour premiere on CBS.CBS News - 6d -
Southwest flight nearly collides with jet at Chicago's Midway Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a near miss between a private jet and a Southwest Airlines plane Tuesday morning in Chicago.NBC News - 6d -
Lucid aims to double EV production this year, stock rallies nearly 10%
Shares of Lucid Group Inc. shot up in after-hours trading Tuesday after the luxury EV maker narrowed its quarterly loss and announced a CEO change.MarketWatch - 6d -
Southwest plane nearly collides with business jet on Chicago runway
A Southwest Airlines plane aborted its landing to avoid hitting a private business jet that was crossing the runway, narrowly avoiding tragedy at Chicago's Midway Airport. The National ...CBS News - 6d -
Norovirus sickens nearly 80 passengers on cruise that left from Florida
It's the second Holland America Line ship to have dozens of passengers fall ill this month, according to the CDC.CBS News - 5d -
FirstFT: Nvidia revenues beat forecasts and jump nearly 80%
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump threatens EU with tariffs, and 7-Eleven owner’s founding family ditches buyout bidFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump cuts nearly $60 billion in foreign aid grants and contracts
For 60 years, the United States has believed that foreign aid in the form of international grants to provide food, medical care and other humanitarian aid would stabilize the chaotic world. In a ...CBS News - 4d -
Is nearly a quarter of Gen Z really queer — or is something else going on?
Gen Z Americans are increasingly identifying as LGBTQ+, a trend that may be linked to the growing feeling of disconnection and disillusionment in the younger generation, as well as the lack of ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump administration approves nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel
The arms sale approval comes as the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to expire on Saturday.CBS News - 3d -
Trump administration approves nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel
The Trump administration approved a nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel on Friday, bypassing the normal congressional review by declaring the war against Hamas an "emergency." The State ...NBC News - 2d -
Measles outbreak continues to spike with nearly 150 reported cases
The measles outbreak in Texas continues to grow, with nearly 150 reported cases, and more could be exposed. The outbreak in West Texas has killed one person, a child, making it the first U.S. ...The Hill - 1d -
Dak Prescott has 2025 cap number of nearly $90 million
With the Cowboys a season away from seeing quarterback Dak Prescott hit the open market, they blinked.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Peter Thiel-backed fintech Ramp nearly doubles valuation to $13bn
US payments start-up completes share sale as business rebounds after period of low customer spendingFinancial Times - 17h -
Julia Fox and Others Try Nearly Nude Looks at Oscars and Vanity Fair
Julia Fox followed up Bianca Censori’s much-discussed Grammys moment with a sheer dress at Vanity Fair’s party. Others joined her in the less-is-more approach.The New York Times - 11h -
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Husband of Nearly 60 Years, Dies at 82
Mr. Dean, who inspired songs including “Jolene” and “From Here to the Moon and Back,” was known to shy away from the spotlight as his wife rose to fame.The New York Times - 2h -
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, dies at 82
Singer, who met Dean when she was 18, says ‘words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years’. Carl Dean, devoted husband of Dolly Parton and also the inspiration behind Parton’s ...The Guardian - 4h -
Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, dies at 82
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, has died. He was 82.Los Angeles Times - 4h -
Pentagon firings to begin next week in effort to cut up to 8 percent of civilian workforce
The Pentagon seeks to cut more than 5,000 civilian employees on probation status beginning next week in a bid to eventually shave off up to 8 percent of the U.S. military’s civilian workforce, the ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Democrats and former defense officials rail against 'pure pettiness' of Trump Pentagon firings
Democrat lawmakers and former national security leaders are furious over President Trump’s Friday night massacre of top Pentagon leadership, which they warned was a dangerous polarization of the ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
US companies left out of defence stock rally amid Trump’s Pentagon cuts
Fears over spending come as European groups’ shares soar on White House’s threat to cut support for region’s securityFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Transgender US military personnel must be identified and stood down, says Pentagon memo
Being transgender is not compatible with service, court filing says, foreshadowing removal of people from service within 60 days. Transgender service members will be separated from the US military ...The Guardian - 4d -
Mattis joins ex-Pentagon chiefs in call for hearings on 'reckless' Trump military firings
Five former Defense secretaries have called on Congress to immediately hold hearings on President Trump’s “reckless” firing of senior military leaders, including the chair of the Joint Chiefs of ...The Hill - 3d
