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Sell-off worsens worldwide and Dow drops 1,700 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

Sell-off worsens worldwide and Dow drops 1,700 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Stock markets worldwide are careening even lower Friday after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs in an escalating trade war . Not even a better-than-expected report on the U.S.
Think twice before bailing out of the stock market, financial advisers say

Think twice before bailing out of the stock market, financial advisers say

NEW YORK (AP) — The huge swings rocking Wall Street and the global economy may feel far from normal. But, for investing at least, drops of this size have happened throughout history.
Longtime Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson is leaving. He cited Bezos' new editorial policy

Longtime Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson is leaving. He cited Bezos' new editorial policy

Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson is leaving the newspaper, the second such veteran to exit in the wake of owner Jeff Bezos' directive that the Post narrow the topics covered by its opinion section to personal liberties and the free market.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges a month before trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges a month before trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors have added two charges to Sean “Diddy” Combs ' indictment, expanding on allegations that the jailed hip-hop mogul engaged in sex trafficking as recently as last year.
New and used car prices set to rise due to Trump tariffs: experts

New and used car prices set to rise due to Trump tariffs: experts

Experts say U.S. tariffs on Canadian auto imports will drive prices higher for both new and used cars.
British police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault

British police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault

LONDON (AP) — British police on Friday charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault following an 18-month investigation sparked when four women alleged they had been assaulted by the controversial comedian.
TSX down almost 1,000 points, U.S. markets sink for second day on tariff fears

TSX down almost 1,000 points, U.S. markets sink for second day on tariff fears

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets on Friday were deep in the red for a second day on the continued fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans.
Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over Earth's poles

Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over Earth's poles

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four space tourists who orbited the north and south poles returned to Earth on Friday, splashing down in the Pacific to end their privately funded polar tour.
Musical theater's beloved show 'The Last Five Years' finally makes it to Broadway

Musical theater's beloved show 'The Last Five Years' finally makes it to Broadway

NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Jonas was only 9 and portraying a teacup on Broadway when he first heard about a buzzy new musical playing way downtown.
Economy posts biggest job loss since 2022 as U.S. tariffs begin to take their toll

Economy posts biggest job loss since 2022 as U.S. tariffs begin to take their toll

OTTAWA — March saw the Canadian economy post its biggest job loss since January 2022 as the uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs started to take a toll.