President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs announced over the weekend — as well as the promise of more punishing measures leveled against some of Washington’s closest trading partners— have alarmed allies and spooked markets about what some fear may spiral into a global trade war. While most world leaders have been circumspect about the levies against...
The Associated Press issued an apology to Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds on Monday after people online criticized reporters at the outlet for cutting their Grammys red carpet interview off to beckon nominee Chappell Roan. “We are deeply sorry for cutting our interview with Babyface short on our YouTube livestream of the Grammys red carpet,” the outlet...
When it came time for Diane Wetherington to consider retirement, reality quickly set in. The 72-year-old debated devoting her time to crafting and doting over her grandkids and even gave full-time retirement a try. But she soon realized her Social Security checks, which were smaller than her peers’ due to time she spent out of...
Whether you’re starting to notice grays or you’re fully rocking silver strands, a color-specific shampoo can help you maintain the vibrancy and health of your hair. “Gray hair is prone to developing yellow or brassy tones, and tends to be drier and more textured,” says Olya Iudina, a hairstylist at IGK in New York. “Using...
Patricka Hogue’s friends were already calling her “the nomad.” While she had visited dozens of countries (at the latest count, at least 60), by 2012 she yearned for a community of Black fellow travelers she could share her traveling experiences with. That was when she stumbled upon the Nomadness Travel Tribe, a Facebook group, now...
PGA veteran Jason Day donned a full grey sweatsuit on Sunday at Pebble Beach, drawing gasps and harsh critiques from across the fashion-conscious golf world. The 37-year-old Day shot a final-round 69 at the famed Northern California course, coming in tied for 13th at a 12-under 269. Jason Day drew harsh critiques for his outfit...
About 13 million people are under flood watches across Northern California, where heavy rain is expected to produce areas of flooding, mudslides and debris flows through Wednesday. The atmospheric river of moisture will take aim at north and central California, impacting cities like San Francisco and Sacramento, before it’s forecast to move to Los Angeles,...
LOS ANGELES — Thousands of people protesting mass deportations planned by President Donald Trump marched in Southern California on Sunday, including in downtown Los Angeles where demonstrators blocked a major freeway for several hours. Protesters gathered in the morning on LA’s historic Olvera Street, which dates to Spanish and Mexican rule, before marching to City...
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that the U.S. would delay a proposed 25% tariff on all goods coming into the country from Mexico for one month, after Mexico agreed to ramp up security at its border. Sheinbaum posted on social media that Mexico will immediately reinforce the northern border with 10,000 members of the...
Major stock market indices opened the week down significantly after President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell nearly 500 points, or about 1%. The S&P 500 dropped 1.5%, while Nasdaq 100 lost 2%. The Russell 2000, which represents smaller firms, lost about 1%. The Cboe Volatility Index, known as Wall Street’s “fear” gauge...