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Johnson & Johnson expects $400 million in tariff-related costs, mostly related to China
Health care giant Johnson & Johnson expects about $400 million in tariff-related costs this year. The costs will be felt primarily within the company’s medical technology unit, which ...
PWHL picks Ottawa to host 3rd draft in June, with Wisconsin’s Casey O’Brien among top prospects
The PWHL will hold its third annual entry draft in Ottawa on June 24, the league announced on Tuesday, with University of Wisconsin’s Casey O’Brien anticipated to be one of the top selections ...
Judge in Colorado puts temporary hold on removals sought by Trump under 18th century wartime law
A federal judge has temporarily blocked deportations of immigrants in Colorado who face possible removal under President Donald Trump’s invocation of an 18th century law known as the ...
Biden to rally support for Social Security in one of first major speeches since leaving office
Biden will be in Chicago on Tuesday to speak at the national conference of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled.
Oakland voters head to polls Tuesday to decide new mayor
Voters in Oakland are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be the city’s next mayor. Voters will also choose a new city councilmember and decide on a ...
Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in federal funds for Harvard University
The Trump administration froze $2.2 billion worth of federal money for Harvard University after the school said it would not cave to the White House’s orders to limit activism or political speech ...
Starbucks imposes new limits on what baristas can wear under their green aprons
Starbucks is imposing new limits on what its baristas can wear under their green aprons. Starting May 12, employees will be required to wear a solid black shirt and khaki, black or blue denim ...
Palo Alto woman accused of spitting, yelling racial slurs at man
A Palo Alto woman is accused of a hate crime and battery after police said she spat on a man Saturday and continued to yell racial slurs at him in the presence of officers. The Palo ...
Ranchers hope Trump’s tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty
Rancher Brett Kenzy hopes President Donald Trump’s tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their ...
WNBA draftees turn attention to making rosters as training camp opens in a few weeks
Paige Bueckers will be heading to Dallas, the latest transcendent college star to go No. 1 in the WNBA draft. Her spot is assured with the Wings. It may be tough for a lot of the ...
DOGE associate is made acting head of foreign assistance at the State Department, a US official says
The Trump administration has expanded the power of adviser Elon Musk’s government-cutting team over the State Department, making a Musk lieutenant acting head of all ...
Amendment to Peru law raises fears of Amazon rainforest destruction
A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law is drawing fierce backlash from environmental groups and Indigenous groups that warn it could accelerate ...