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Stock markets slide as Trumps new China tariffs go into effect

Wednesday, April 9 by ABC News

(TAIWAN) -- Asian stocks plunged during Wednesday's trading session after President Donald Trump's latest batch of sanctions on China came into force, helping wipe off Tuesday's limited gains and compounding a turbulent week for the world's key indexes.Trump's new measures increased the cumulative rate... Read More.

Stocks fall in early trading Tuesday as tariffs take effect

Tuesday, March 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The stock market fell in early trading on Tuesday, just hours after the Trump administration’s long-promised tariffs took effect.The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 800 points, or 1.8%; while the S&P 500 also fell 1.8%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq tumbled 1.6%.The policy... Read More.

Trump tariffs go into effect against Canada, Mexico; China retaliates

Tuesday, March 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's broad tariffs on imported goods from Mexico and Canada went into effect on Tuesday, along with increased duties on goods from China, a move that prompted a swift retaliation from Beijing."President Trump continues to demonstrate his commitment to ensuring... Read More.

TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court days before law takes effect

Saturday, January 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law set to ban social media platform TikTok in less than 48 hours."There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement,... Read More.

New travel requirements taking effect in 2025 for domestic and international destinations

Wednesday, January 1 by ABC News

Whether your New Year's resolution is to finally book a dream vacation or put some points to good use and fly to a new destination, there are some travel requirements taking... Read More.

TikTok denied emergency request to stop ban from taking effect

Friday, December 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The federal appeals court that last week rejected TikTok's attempt to overthrow its pending ban denied the company's request Friday that sought to pause the ruling and the Jan. 19 deadline for a sale.The company, which has been forced by a... Read More.

TikTok requests emergency motion to stop ban from taking effect

Monday, December 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- TikTok on Monday requested the emergency pause of a law set to ban the popular social media app next month.A temporary lifting of the measure would afford the Supreme Court time to determine whether it should review the law, the company said... Read More.

7.0 magnitude earthquake reported in Northern California, tsunami warning in effect

Thursday, December 5 by ABC News

(PETROLIA, Calif) -- A 7.0 magnitude earthquake was reported in Northern California on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.The epicenter is near Petrolia, in Humboldt County, the USGS said.Also, a tsunami warning has been issued for coastal areas in California and Oregon,... Read More.

Another round of lake effect snow to hit Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York

Tuesday, December 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A wintry blast is slamming the Great Lakes region with 3 to 5.5 feet of snow -- and more lake effect snow is in the forecast for later this week.Monday's intense lake effect snow band from Lake Michigan brought 7.5 inches... Read More.