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By Fabiano Maisonnave Kamakari, Brazil (AP) — Locals saw a new beginning when Chinese automaker Byd Co. announced plans to build a large factory in Kamakari, the hard scrabble city of Bahia, northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia. After years of economic stagnation following the exit from the region for Ford Motor Co. in 2021, the global electric vehicle leader was hoping to regain a well-paid work and a brighter future. The timing seemed right. In Brazil, the world’s sixth largest automotive market, EV sales are surged, with BYD leading the rates. For Kamakari, the deal promised to fill the economic…
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Usmierer is deploying statewide prosecutors to support the litigation backlog in the 9th Judicial Circuit in response to a request for assistance from state attorney Monique Worrell. The 9th Circuit, which includes Orange and Osceola Counties, currently faces around 13,500 backlogs. In response, Worrell recently announced that her office will restrict the consumption of non-arrest cases, including some, including firearms and violent felony.Uthmeier criticized policy change and called it a “soft crime” approach. “There is no excuse for nonprojective policies that allow dangerous criminals to be free. The people of Orlando are worth…
The advisor is set up to meet the CDC.According to a document released on April 14, advisors from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are considering advisers to narrow down the general use of the Covid-19 vaccine.Most experts in the Vaccination Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) subgroup, which advises the CDC on vaccines, have determined that the Covid-19 vaccine should not be universally recommended, the document says.76% of the subgroup advisors studying the issue said they supported the non-university recommendations as of April 3.That will increase from 67% in February.The advisor said he was satisfied with non-universal recommendations, such as…
The Federal Trade Commission accused social media companies of exercising their monopolies and violating Sherman laws.WASHINGTON – Zuckerberg, CEO of social media giant meta platforms, testified in federal court on April 14 that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) tried to convince a judge that his company was violating antitrust laws.Zuckerberg appeared at the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington after opening a debate accusing FTC lawyer Daniel Matheson of engaging in anti-competitive conduct that hurt consumers. This is part of a long-standing lawsuit the federal government brought against the company during President Donald Trump’s first term.Zuckerberg submitted questions about…
Josh Boak and Michael Liedtke, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that the auto industry might be temporarily exempt from the tariffs he previously imposed on the sector to give automakers time to coordinate their supply chains. “I’m looking at something to use it to help some car companies,” Trump told reporters that he gathered in an oval office. The Republican president said it would take time for carmakers to move production from Canada, Mexico and elsewhere. Matt Blunt, chairman of the American Automotive Policy Council, an association representing Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, said…
Gov. Newsom announces plans to reopen the historic highway before the summer tourist season.California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on April 12 that the scenic Pacific Coast highway running through communities ravaged by the Palisade fire will resume by the end of May.The opening is far ahead of the state’s initial expectations.”We understand how essential this route is for everyday life and for local businesses,” Newsom said in a statement Saturday. “Resuming PCH is a top priority and we’re all in to get this done.”Authorities closed the coastal highway during the deadly and destructive fire that began on January 7th.It reopened…
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, AP Business Writer President Donald Trump’s disruption over tariffs continues following weekend questions about the home appliance trade. On Friday, the Trump administration suspended new taxes on electronic devices imported into the United States. It shows some relief from China, a technology exporter from smartphones to laptops, and particularly the escalating trade war. However, these products are subject to other taxes. Authorities also indicate that additional sector-specific tariffs targeting electronics are ongoing. All economists warn that costs will be increased and consumer prices will be higher. This is what we know. Are electronics exempt from Trump’s latest tariffs?…
On April 10, the Hong Kong National Security Agency took the parents of Francis Hui Wing of, a democratic advocate who lives in US exile, to the police station for questioning. The couple left the station at noon on the same day, but were not arrested.Hui posted on social media that he has not been in contact with his parents regularly since leaving Hong Kong, saying, “I really don’t care about suffering again.” Previous records also show that Hui’s mother was questioned by police in December 2024.Hui, who left Hong Kong in July 2020, is a member of the Hong…
Talahassee – A leading lawmaker said he will issue a text message subpoena and call logs from Florida Attorney General James Usmierier and publish a log about the Florida Foundation’s wishes.Rep. Alex Andrade said last year he decided to issue a subpoena to top state prosecutors after speaking with leaders from two dark money groups who received $5 million in grants from the foundation, the Times/Herald said Monday night.One of them said Uthmeier instructed her to ask the grant foundation, while the other said he didn’t deny it, Pensacola Republican Andrade. Both groups then gave millions to the political committee…
Associated Press, by Fatima Hussein WASHINGTON (AP) – Taxpayers calling the IRS to help process taxes this filing season may find it more difficult to get someone on the phone than usual, says an issue that is expected to get worse next year with staffing cuts that could significantly reduce the workforce. This year, data on processing times for tax returns shows the numbers and mostly numbers from last year. Thousands of probation workers involved in the 2025 tax season were not permitted to accept the Trump administration’s acquisition offer until after taxpayers filed April 15th, but earlier this year…