Author: Justin M. Larson

A federal appeals court has ruled that most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are unlawful, potentially dealing a significant blow to the president’s effort to reshape the country’s trade policy unilaterally.In a 7-4 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit rejected Trump’s authority to carry out most of his tariffs, agreeing with the lower court that Trump’s actions were “invalid as contrary to law.” However, the court delayed the impact of its decision through mid-October to allow the Trump administration to appeal to the Supreme Court, as the tariffs remain in effect.President Donald Trump attends…

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected proposals for a buffer zone between Ukrainian and Russian forces as part of a peace deal, arguing it does not reflect the realities of modern warfare.”Only those who do not understand the technological state of today’s war propose a buffer zone,” he told reporters on Friday. His comments followed a report suggesting European leaders were considering a 40km (25-mile) buffer zone as part of either a ceasefire or longer-term agreement.The war in Ukraine has evolved into a conflict driven by drone technology, and Zelensky suggested a buffer zone of sorts already existed because of…

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Romano Floriani Mussolini, the great-grandson of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, came off the bench to help Cremonese defeat Sassuolo 3-2 in his Serie A debut on Friday. Introduced with eight minutes remaining, 22-year-old Floriani Mussolini earned the penalty from which Manuel de Luca struck the winner for the newly promoted side, who went top of the Serie A table with two wins in two matches. The right-back, on loan from Lazio, was an unused substitute in Cremonese’s 2-1 win at AC Milan in their Serie A opener last week. “Too many things happened in too little time, I don’t think…

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Alcohol can make you feel sleepy because it’s a central nervous system depressant, meaning it slows down brain activity, which can lead to drowsiness. Your central nervous system includes your brain and spinal cord. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, which means it slows down brain activity. It does this by affecting chemical messengers in your brain called neurotransmitters. Alcohol has its most notable affects on two neurotransmitters: Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA): This is the main neurotransmitter that slows down nerve activity. Alcohol may make GABA work better, slowing down the brain even more. Glutamate: This chemical messenger helps with…

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Royals React: Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton & Prince William On Swift & Kelce’s EngagementTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce sealed their romance with a joint Instagram engagement post that sent fans into a frenzy. Among the millions celebrating were Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle, who quietly tapped “like,” giving the love story a royal nod. It wasn’t their first connection,Taylor and Travis had previously posed with William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte during the Eras Tour, a selfie shared on William’s birthday that made global headlines. The bond grew further when Travis’ brother Jason Kelce joined the royal meet,…

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COVID-19 cases are ticking up in the U.S. as children head back to school and the country prepares to enter the colder weather months.For the week ending Aug. 9, the COVID hospitalization rate was 1.7 per 100,000, double the rate from two months ago, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Additionally, for the week ending Aug. 23, 11.2% of weekly tests came back positive for COVID, up from 3.3% the prior two months, CDC data shows.Despite the increases, metrics remain much lower than in previous years.Hospitalization rates are about three times lower than at the same…

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An exhibit at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum that takes a critical look at the United States’ response to Nazi Germany is slated to temporarily close after Labor Day for upgrades, sparking concern among some staff over what potential changes could be made amid President Donald Trump’s sweeping review of museums and their programming, sources tell ABC News.On Sept. 2, the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., is scheduled to temporarily close its “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibit through Feb. 2026 to conduct an “upgrade,” according to an internal email sent to staff in June and obtained by ABC…

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Royals React: Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton & Prince William On Swift & Kelce’s EngagementTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce sealed their romance with a joint Instagram engagement post that sent fans into a frenzy. Among the millions celebrating were Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle, who quietly tapped “like,” giving the love story a royal nod. It wasn’t their first connection,Taylor and Travis had previously posed with William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte during the Eras Tour, a selfie shared on William’s birthday that made global headlines. The bond grew further when Travis’ brother Jason Kelce joined the royal meet,…

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Burping is rarely a sign of cancer, but it may occur with certain types. More often, excessive burping may be related to chronic digestive tract conditions, such as acid reflux.  Burping is not a common symptom of cancer. It may rarely occur when a cancerous tumor blocks or obstructs part of your digestive tract, leading to a buildup of air that can cause burping. Burping may occur with certain cancers that affect the digestive tract, including:  Stomach cancer: Burping may be a late sign of stomach (gastric) cancer. It can occur when the cancerous tumor blocks food from entering the…

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Royals React: Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton & Prince William On Swift & Kelce’s EngagementTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce sealed their romance with a joint Instagram engagement post that sent fans into a frenzy. Among the millions celebrating were Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle, who quietly tapped “like,” giving the love story a royal nod. It wasn’t their first connection,Taylor and Travis had previously posed with William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte during the Eras Tour, a selfie shared on William’s birthday that made global headlines. The bond grew further when Travis’ brother Jason Kelce joined the royal meet,…

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Over 100 people gathered across the street from the children’s ward at Minneapolis’ Hennepin County Medical Center to pray for the kids recovering there after they were shot at the Annunciation Catholic School this week.Teachers, students and nurses, as well as police officers who had heard about the Thursday night candlelight vigil over their dispatch radios, all joined together for a moment of silence, united in a shared sense of grief and hope after Wednesday’s mass shooting.More than a hundred community members and hospital staff gathered across the street from the children’s ward at Hennepin County Medical Center to participate…

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Royals React: Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton & Prince William On Swift & Kelce’s EngagementTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce sealed their romance with a joint Instagram engagement post that sent fans into a frenzy. Among the millions celebrating were Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle, who quietly tapped “like,” giving the love story a royal nod. It wasn’t their first connection,Taylor and Travis had previously posed with William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte during the Eras Tour, a selfie shared on William’s birthday that made global headlines. The bond grew further when Travis’ brother Jason Kelce joined the royal meet,…

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