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By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, AP Business Writer Confusion over President Donald Trump’s tariffs remains following a weekend of questions around trade in consumer electronics. On Friday the Trump administration paused its new taxes on electronics imported into the U.S. — signaling some relief from trade wars that have particularly escalated with China, a major exporter of technology from smartphones to laptops. But these goods remain subject to other levies. And officials have also indicated that additional, sector-specific tariffs targeting electronics are on the way — all of which economists warn will raise costs and lead to higher prices for consumers. Here’s…
By CHRISTINE FERNANDO WASHINGTON (AP) — As Kristan Hawkins, president of the national anti-abortion group Students for Life, tours college campuses, she has grown accustomed to counterprotests from abortion rights activists. But more recently, fellow abortion opponents, who call themselves abortion abolitionists, are showing up to her booths with signs, often screaming “baby killer” at her while she speaks with students. Hawkins has had to send alerts to donors asking them to help pay for increased security. “I’m pretty sure they protest me more than they protest Planned Parenthood,” Hawkins said. “Believe it or not, I now know the price…
Here are the latest IE Varsity high school softball rankings for the 2025 season. Records are through Sunday, April 13 IE VARSITY SOFTBALL RANKINGS, APRIL 14 1. Norco (19-2) The Cougars beat Centennial and King to remain unbeaten in Big VIII League. Previous ranking: 1 2. Etiwanda (14-2) The Eagles opened Baseline League play with a 3-2 victory over Chino Hills. Previous ranking: 2 3. Ayala (11-2) The Bulldogs open the week a game up on Glendora in the Palomares League. Previous ranking: 3 4. Valley View (16-3) The Eagles host Liberty in an important Ivy League game Tuesday afternoon.…
By JOSH BOAK and MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might temporarily exempt the auto industry from tariffs he previously imposed on the sector, to give carmakers time to adjust their supply chains. “I’m looking at something to help some of the car companies with it,” Trump told reporters gathered in the Oval Office. The Republican president said automakers needed time to relocate production from Canada, Mexico and other places, “And they need a little bit of time because they’re going to make them here, but they need a little bit of time.…
By JOHN SEEWER Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro angrily called for an end to rising political violence just hours after a man broke into the governor’s mansion and set it on fire, forcing Shapiro and his family to flee into the night. It was the latest in a string of partisan political attacks in the United States. “This kind of violence is becoming far too common in our society. And I don’t give a damn if it’s coming from one particular side or the other,” Shapiro said. “It has to stop.” While police have not said what might have motivated the…
ARLINGTON, Texas — After the Angels sent Kyren Paris back to the minors with a .118 batting average last summer, he decided something had to change. “I knew I didn’t want that to happen again,” Paris recalled. “I knew the talent I had. I just had to make simple adjustments to become the best player that I could be.” At first glance, there would seem to be nothing “simple” about what Paris done, rebuilding his swing to become the early-season American League WAR leader. However, he said the transition was surprisingly seamless. “I instantly knew, this was the best I’ve…
By CORA LEWIS NEW YORK (AP) — If your life has been upended by a wildfire, hurricane, flood, tornado, or another disaster this past year, the IRS recognizes that you may need more time to file your taxes and grants you an automatic extension beyond the normal filing deadline, which is Tuesday. Related Articles Southern California inflation runs faster than U.S. cost of living Trump’s tangled tariffs sow confusion as negotiators line up What’s new: Goodwill SoCal opens outlet warehouse in Riverside Blue Origin launches an all-female celebrity crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez Meta faces historic…
By STEPHEN GROVES WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate, once again, was working into the early morning hours Friday with its new majority leader, Republican John Thune, setting the pace. It wasn’t until just after 2 a.m. that the last of the senators had straggled into the chamber to cast their vote on the confirmation of retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The vote capped a grinding start to the year for the Senate that included several all-night floor sessions and — importantly for Thune — the quickest top-level Cabinet confirmation…
Here are the latest IE Varsity high school baseball rankings for the 2025 season. Records through Sunday, April13. IE VARSITY BASEBALL RANKINGS, APRIL 14 1. Corona (17-1) The Panthers finished third at last week’s National High School Invitational. Previous ranking: 1 2. Aquinas (15-1) The Falcons are competing this week in the All Faiths Classic in Las Vegas. Previous ranking: 2 3. Ayala (13-6) The Bulldogs swept Diamond Bar to remain unbeaten in Palomares League. Previous ranking: 3 4. Los Osos (12-3) The Grizzlies opened up Baseline League play with a sweep of Chino Hills. Previous ranking: 4 5. Vista…
Southern California shoppers faced inflation above the national rate in March. According to regional slices of the Consumer Price Index, inflation in Los Angeles and Orange counties ran at a 3% annual rate in March after rising 0.9% in the previous two months. In the Inland Empire, prices rose 2.5% over the year after increasing 1% over two months. And San Diego’s inflation ran 3.8% for 12 months and 0.8% for two months. Nationally, prices were up 2.4% over the year after rising 0.7% over two months. The fresh stats show inflation has largely improved in the past year. March…