Increased Support to Counter Global Pressures SEOUL, April 15 (Reuters) – South Korea raised its support package for the semiconductor industry to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion). That’s up from 26 trillion won announced last year — a 25% increase. The move comes amid uncertainty over U.S. trade policy and growing competition from China, the…
Relief May Help Automakers Shift Production President Donald Trump said Monday he’s considering temporary exemptions from 25% tariffs on the auto industry. The move aims to give carmakers more time to shift production back to the U.S. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said companies moving away from foreign-made parts — especially from Canada and…
The federal government has announced a freeze on $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University after the school refused to comply with policy demands from the Trump administration. The move marks one of the most significant escalations yet in the administration’s broader campaign to reshape higher education. The announcement, made…
The helicopter tour operator involved in a deadly crash in New York has ceased operations, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on April 13. The agency also announced an immediate review of the company’s license and safety record. New York Helicopter Tours, operated by New York Helicopter Charter Inc., was responsible…
President Donald Trump’s approval ratings on the economy and inflation have declined following weeks of tariff uncertainty and market volatility, according to a new CBS News poll. The survey of 2,410 Americans, conducted April 8–11, found that 44% approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, and 40% approve of his handling of inflation—both down four…
It’s no secret that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has spent the last few years targeting the transgender community. Now, her disdain seems to be expanding to other members of the LGBTQ+ spectrum — and frankly, it’s getting exhausting. On April 6, International Asexuality Day — a celebration of people who experience little to no…
A Pennsylvania man has been federally charged for making violent threats on YouTube against former President Donald Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, the Department of Justice announced on Friday. Shawn Monper, 32, of Butler, Pennsylvania—the same city where a gunman attempted to assassinate Trump during a 2024 campaign rally—was charged with…
The NYC helicopter tourism industry, which sees around 30,000 flights annually, is once again under scrutiny after a sightseeing tour ended in tragedy on April 10. The crash claimed six lives, including a Spanish tech executive, Agustin Escobar, his wife, their three children, and the pilot. The family had boarded the helicopter operated by New…
Officials have identified all six people aboard the sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River near Jersey City, New Jersey. The victims include the pilot and a family of five visiting from Spain, as investigators continue to search for wreckage. Victims Identified Among those killed in the April 10 crash was 36-year-old pilot Seankese…
Tensions between the U.S. and China intensified further after Beijing announced additional countermeasures against Washington, following the White House’s clarification that tariffs on Chinese imports would rise to 145%, not the previously stated 125%. The correction, which factored in earlier announced duties, triggered a sharper decline in U.S. stock markets. Previously, former President Donald Trump…
