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Global Economies Brace as U.S. Tariffs Ignite Widespread Countermeasures

Spherry Staff / 2025-04-03
U.S. tariff policies unveiled in recent days are setting off a cascade of responses across the globe, with governments, economists, and industry leaders warning of significant economic disruptions and shifts in trade dynamics. The tariffs, which target a broad range of goods—from automobiles to…
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Trump's Tariff Overhaul Raises Questions Over Rising Consumer Costs and Global Trade

Spherry Staff / 2025-04-02
The U.S. government has unveiled a sweeping new tariff regime that imposes a universal 10 percent tariff on all imported goods. However, additional reciprocal tariffs on key trading partners could see rates as high as 20 percent for Europe and significantly higher levels for countries such as China,…
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Federal Judge Dismisses Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor, Exposing Political Dynamics

Spherry Staff / 2025-04-02
Federal District Court Judge Dale E. Ho issued a sweeping decision on Wednesday dismissing federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The ruling, delivered in a 78-page decision, ended the first modern criminal case against a New York City mayor. In his opinion, Judge Ho…
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U.S. Pushes for EU Defense Independence, Yet Expects U.S. Arms to Lead

Spherry Staff / 2025-04-02
U.S. officials have expressed concern over recent moves by the European Union to foster a more autonomous defense industry, signaling potential challenges for American arms manufacturers. This development comes as the EU seeks to strengthen its own weapons industry by revising participation rules in…
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Israel Expands Gaza Offensive Amid Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

Spherry Staff / 2025-04-02
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz announced an expansion of military operations in Gaza, stating that “large areas” of the enclave would be seized and “added to the security zones” maintained by Israeli forces. Katz emphasized that the operation now involves “wide-scale evacuations of Gaza’s…
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Musk’s Money Can't Buy Justice: Progressive Triumph in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race

Spherry Staff / 2025-04-01
In a fiercely contested race that captured national attention, Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford has secured a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, ensuring that the progressive majority remains intact on the state’s highest court. The race, widely regarded as the first major…
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Federal Inquiry into Biden Clemency Draws Fire Over Unsubstantiated Allegations

Spherry Staff / 2025-04-01
A federal inquiry into President Biden’s late pardons has ignited a debate over the scope of presidential clemency and the role of federal law enforcement. Interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin, appointed during the previous administration, is investigating whether the former president was competent in…
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Sen. Booker Breaks Senate Record With Marathon Floor Speech

Spherry Staff / 2025-04-01
Senator Cory Booker has set a new record in modern Senate history by delivering the longest floor speech, surpassing the 24-hour, 18-minute record set by the late Senator Strom Thurmond in 1957. Speaking from New Jersey, Booker embarked on his lengthy address on Monday evening as a protest against…
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Europe Prepares Robust Retaliation Strategy Amid Mounting US Tariff Threats

Spherry Staff / 2025-04-01
Europe is mobilizing a comprehensive plan to counter the latest round of US tariff increases announced by President Donald Trump. In a climate of escalating trade tensions, European officials insist that while confrontation has not yet begun, the bloc is fully prepared to act if necessary.…
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Rising Economic Uncertainty: American Consumers Grapple with Tariff Pressures and Slowing Spending

Spherry Staff / 2025-04-01
As the nation faces an evolving economic landscape, recent data underscore growing vulnerabilities among American households. Despite underlying strengths in the broader economy, escalating tariffs and persistent inflation have deepened concerns over consumer confidence and spending power.…