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A Much Better Strategy Amid Trump Tariffs

[ad_1] Economist Peter Schiff warned on Thursday that Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) won’t shift production to the United States despite newly imposed tariffs, predicting higher prices and reduced domestic sales for the footwear giant. What Happened: “Nike won’t build factories in the U.S. to make sneakers. That would add more cost than the 40% tariffs,” Schiff wrote on X. “The result will be fewer sneakers sold in the U.S. at much
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Recovered body from Wisconsin River identified as 75-year-old Chicagoan, search for second boater continues

[ad_1] WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in Wisconsin have provided an update on the search for missing boaters, identifying the body found on Friday afternoon and the boater still currently missing. The Wisconsin Dells Police Department said that the body found on Friday was identified as Luis F. Di Filioppo, a 75-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois. The boater still missing has been identified as 20-year-old Francesco L. Di Filippo
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‘Unhappy’ Trump Blindsided by Musk Briefing on Secret China War Plan

[ad_1] President Donald Trump was blindsided by news that Elon Musk would be briefed on secret plans for a potential war with China at the Pentagon in March, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.The paper reported on Friday that Trump was “unhappy” when he found out that Musk was set to get the briefing and “frustrated” that he hadn’t received advance notice, especially given Musk’s business interests
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Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) Involved In Lawsuit Over US$45 Per Share Cerevel Acquisition

[ad_1] In recent developments, a class action lawsuit was filed against Cerevel Therapeutics, Bain Capital Investors, and Pfizer, citing alleged securities violations related to Cerevel's stock offering. This legal issue may have influenced Pfizer's recent stock activity, where shares fell 9% over the past week. Additionally, broader market dynamics played a role, as major indices plunged amidst fears of a trade war with China, affecting investor sentiment and contributing to
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AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship Launches Black Arrow Small Cruise Missile In New Video

[ad_1] The Black Arrow, also known as the Small Cruise Missile, has completed a guided flight test from an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship, the weapon’s manufacturer, Leidos, has confirmed. The Black Arrow, which is intended to carry a range of different payloads, and not just a kinetic warhead, arrives at a time when the Pentagon is looking at harnessing the potential of lower-cost weapons that can be readily produced at scale
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A boy walking to a school bus was swept away by floodwater and died – more than an hour after other bus routes were canceled

[ad_1] In the hours before he died, 9-year-old Gabriel Andrews woke up before dawn Friday to catch his school bus on the last day of school before spring break.Torrential rainfall had pummeled Kentucky so badly, the National Weather Service had issued a flash flood warning until late Friday morning for 13 counties, including all of Franklin County – home to Frankfort, Kentucky’s capital city and Gabriel’s family.The weather bulletin, which
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Witnesses: Man with gun threatened protesters in Lafayette anti-Trump rally; police: man was defending self

[ad_1] LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Bystanders at an anti-Trump rally in downtown Lafayette on Saturday said a man angry about traffic jumped out of a truck, pulled on a Trump shirt, retrieved a gun from his vehicle and threatened protesters before being handcuffed and driven away by Lafayette police.A police spokesman said later Saturday that officers determined the man did not point the gun at anyone and he was later released.Hundreds
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Driver dies when vehicle plunges from downtown Topeka’s Polk-Quincy Viaduct

[ad_1] A driver was killed early April 5 when a vehicle plunged from an area that was blocked off and under construction on Interstate 70's Polk-Quincy Viaduct in Topeka, authorities said.The name, age and gender of the victim weren't being released Saturday morning pending notification of next of kin.Topeka police Lt. Ron Ekis said in a news release: "On April 5, 2025, at approximately 1:29 a.m. emergency responders received information
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3 dead, including two convicted pedophiles, after ‘altercation’ in Arizona State Prison

[ad_1] A notorious prisoner killed three fellow inmates, including two convicted pedophiles, during a prison brawl in Arizona on Friday, the state’s Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry has said.The incident occurred at Arizona State Prison Complex Tucson.State officials have named the three dead men as Saul Alvarez, Thorne Harnage, and Donald Lashley.A preliminary report alleges that Wassenaar approached the men with the intent to harm them. No further details
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Bull rider Dylan Grant dies after injuries sustained in Wharton, Texas, event

[ad_1] Dylan Grant (Photo courtesy Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association)The BriefBull rider Dylan Grant died after being bucked off a bull during an event in Wharton, Texas.He was airlifted to a Houston hospital, where he passed away.The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association shared its condolences for his family, friends and the bull riding community.WHARTON, Texas - A 24-year-old bull rider from Wyoming died after he was injured during an event in Wharton,