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Apr 29, 2025 - World

Under the proposed rules, climbers must show proof of scaling a 7,000-metre (22,965 ft) mountain in Nepal before applying for an Everest permit.

Apr 29, 2025 - World

US president will curb some duties on foreign parts in domestically manufactured cars, administration saysDonald Trump unveiled plans to water down his sweeping tariffs for US carmakers on Tuesday by curbing some duties on foreign cars and parts, granting a reprieve to an industry that warned his strategy would increase costs for American manufacturers by tens of billions of dollars.Carmakers subject to a 25% tariff on imports will not be subject to other levies Trump has imposed, for example, on steel and aluminum. US automakers will also be allowed to apply for tariff relief on a proportion of the costs imposed for imported parts, although that relief will be phased out over the next two years. Continue reading...

Apr 29, 2025 - World

Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) marked President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office by applauding Americans who are "standing up" against his social policies, economic upheaval, and government cuts.A fundraising email signed by "AOC's Team" began, "We won’t mince words: the first 100 days of Trump’s second term haven’t been easy. But people across the country are standing up against his attacks on the working class," adding that "Trump’s fascist agenda has already incurred over 200 lawsuits and obstacles."Also read: 'Never so scared': Furious pastor berates cops after witnessing tasing of MTG constituentThe email then went on to list the various forms of dissent going on across the country, including legal action against cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency; the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Kilmar Abrego Garcia; and protests against MAGA allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene, "who got rich from his corrupt tariff scheme."The email concluded by citing Trump's approval rating "at just 39% — the lowest of any President in their first 100 days since WWII," and by offering a rallying cry."Don’t let these people’s bull---- get you down. What is so important for us to understand is that as long as we don’t give up, it’s not over. They’re relying on us giving up. Hell no."AOC and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spent their recess from Congress embarking on a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour that included stops in Montana, California, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. The goal, according to their website, was to "have real discussions across America on how we move forward to take on the Oligarchs and corporate interests who have so much power and influence in this country."

Apr 29, 2025 - World

Fearnley slips to 6-4, 7-6 (3) defeat to DimitrovCaja Mágica power restored at 8am on Tuesday morningJacob Fearnley has not been a full-time professional player for a full year, yet on an unforgettable Monday afternoon in Madrid, he found himself in a bizarre scenario that many of the best players in the world would struggle with.Fearnley, a qualifier at the Madrid Open, had been mounting a courageous last stand against the veteran 14th seed, Grigor Dimitrov, when the city and country came to a standstill. With Dimitrov leading 6-4, 5-4 in Manolo Santana Stadium, both players were sent off the court as it became clear that Monday’s power outage that left Spain and Portugal without electricity would force the tournament to suspend all matches for the day. For Fearnley, this meant he had over 24 hours to ponder how exactly that crucial service game would pan out: “It’s impossible not to overthink it,” he said. Continue reading...

Apr 29, 2025 - World

President Donald Trump claimed that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos "fixed" the program that began his Tuesday news cycle. Punchbowl News reported that Amazon would list the additional cost imposed on items due to tariffs. The report was about the Amazon site "Haul," which is the under $20 site that Amazon launched to compete with Temu. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt attacked Amazon and Bezos on Tuesday morning, calling the move a "hostile and political act by Amazon." She held up a photo of Bezos as she torched the company. Asked about it by reporters upon leaving the White House, Trump confirmed he spoke with Bezos about the matter. ALSO READ: 'We’ve made a mistake': Trump’s trade war sends GOP into frenzy"Great. Jeff Bezos was very nice. He was terrific. He solved the problem very quickly and he did the right thing, and he's a good guy," Trump said about their conversation. It wasn't long after the press briefing that Amazon's spokesperson said that the idea was “never approved” and is “not going to happen.” It was never something being looked at for the regular Amazon site, only "Amazon Haul." Last week, Temu and similar vendors began listing the price increases resulting from the tariffs to inform customers. Bezos was attacked online for what people called caving in. See Trump in the video below or at the link here. - YouTube youtu.be