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Associated Press, by Josh BoakWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he doubled planned tariffs on Canada’s steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, escalating a trade war with US north neighbours, and has not been exposed to recent stock market turmoil and increased risk of recession.Trump said on social media that the increase in tariffs set to take effect Wednesday was a response to rising prices in which the Ontario government provided electricity sold to the US.”I have directed the Secretary of Commerce to add an additional 25% tariff to 50% on all steel and aluminum coming…

Two laws allow the Department of Homeland Security to address the Chinese administration’s threat to American public safety.The House passed two bills on March 10th, which aimed to protect the United States from the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).The Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Act to defend one measure, the CCP Act (HR708), shields to the CCP Act will establish new working groups within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to track how the Chinese administration exploits vulnerabilities in US borders, transport, ports and cybersecurity.The second measure, decoupling from the foreign hostile battery dependency law (HR1166), prevents…

Michelle Chapman, AP Business WriterSouthwest Airlines will begin charging customers the fee to check their packages. It abandons the decades-long practice that executives described last fall as key to distinguishing budget carriers from rivals.Southwest has built a long-standing advertising campaign on its policy of checking two bags free of charge to passengers, saying on Tuesday that those who haven’t reached the top tier of the Rapid Rewards Loyalty program, who buy business class tickets or hold airline credit cards will have to pay for the check bag.The airline did not outline the rate schedule, but said the new policy will…

(Nexstar) – The IRS says an estimated $1 billion tax refund from the 2021 tax year could become property of the U.S. Treasury if more than 1.1 million Americans do not take action immediately. A refund belongs to those who did not file a Form 1040 federal income tax return for the 2021 tax year (meaning taxes filed in April 2022). According to the IRS, the median tax refund is $781 and does not include applicable credits. Computer owners fell into antivirus scams to exceed $25 million: What they know about payments In some states, the IRS shows a higher…

This is a “headline-driven market.”The US stock market extended its selling on March 11 after President Donald Trump attacked Canada with more tariffs.After trading in positive territory at the opening bell, Blue Chip Dow Jones Industrial Arage plunged 500 points (over 1.2%). The Dow Jones has fallen nearly 3% this year.The high-tech Nasdaq Composite Index has exceeded 100 points, or more than about 0.6%. The index slipped into the revised area (i.e. 10-20% loss) to start trading week, and fell 10% from that height.The broader S&P 500 index has flown 0.7%, increasing the year-to-date decline of over 5%.Treasury securities remained…

Relativity Space, a 3D printed rocket company that managed a single launch from Cape Canaveral in 2023, announced on Monday it was changing its CEO during the renewal of its job-type exchange rocket.Co-founder Tim Ellis said CEO and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has stepped down from playing the role. Ellis said Schmidt is bringing “substantial financial support” to the company founded in 2015.”I know that no one is more tenacious or passionate about moving forward with this dream,” Ellis told social media. “We’ve worked together to ensure a smooth transition.”Ellis will remain a member of the board of directors.Long…

LONGWOOD, Fla. (WFLA) – A tornado landed in Seminole County on Monday tore a pool enclosure and threw it on another side of the house. National Weather Service has confirmed to NBC’s affiliate WESH that the tornado has 120 mph wind power and classified EF-2. A video filmed by Amy Sweesey showed a tornado rift through her yard. Report: “Broken” Florida insurance company moved money. How does the Watchdog organization ask? “A screen enclosure from the pool – I just came on the roof and it’s right in front of me. Sweezy’s video shows the trees snapped in half and…

TALHASSEE – The man convicted of luring a woman in Miami and later strangle her to death is scheduled to be executed next month under Gov. Ron DeSantis, a death warrant signed Monday.Michael Tansy, 48, is scheduled to be executed April 8th at Florida State Jail.Janet Acosta was sitting in a parked van in April 2000, when Tanji attacked her and threatened her with a razor blade. Tansy tied up the women, monkeyed and began heading towards the Florida keys of the van. At one point, Tanji sexually assaulted Acosta and used his bank card to steal the money from…

Gov. Ron DeSantis has doubled the Florida government’s view of cutting spending at the federal level, making it important to have local governments accountable for looking for taxpayers.Dominique M. CalabroDeSantis recently announced the creation of the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force. Florida already boasts the lowest number of state workers per capita in the country, but the governor is determined to find more ways to streamline work and reduce waste. However, efficiency cannot halt at the state level. Taxpayers deserve the same accountability at the local level, just as county and local government purchasing departments wield huge…

Southwest Airlines said Tuesday it would start charging customers with a bag check, waiving decades of practice last fall that executives described as the key to distinguishing budget carriers from rivals.Southwest has built a long-standing advertising campaign on its policy that allows passengers to check their bags free of charge, and those who have not reached the upper tier of the Rapid Rewards Loyalty program, who purchase business class tickets or hold airline credit cards, will have to pay for the check bag.The airline did not outline the rate schedule, but said the new policy would start with bookings on…