The U.S. International Trade Commission has ruled that imports of disposable aluminum containers from China harm domestic producers, paving the way for new duties aimed at leveling the playing field. American manufacturers applaud the decision, but concerns rise over potential circumvention through Southeast Asia.

Former President Donald Trump announces his plan to reinstate Columbus Day, accusing Democrats of destroying Christopher Columbus’s reputation. Advocating for Italian Americans, he aims to restore the famed explorer to a place of honor.

Over the past two decades, Paris Hilton has transformed from a tabloid mainstay into a dedicated mother and political advocate, redefining her place in the public eye.

During a press conference in The Hague, the Israeli Foreign Minister labeled the United Nations’ hearing on Gaza as a “systematic persecution and delegitimization” of Israel.

In an early morning operation, federal agents raided a nightclub in Colorado Springs, detaining more than 100 undocumented immigrants. Officials state this is part of the Trump administration’s intensified efforts to step up immigration enforcement across the nation.

As Canadians head to the polls, they face a pivotal decision that could shape the nation’s trajectory amid an era of international trade tensions. The election, dominated by Trump’s trade war and rhetoric, offers a choice between extending the Liberal Party’s decade-long leadership or embracing the Conservative Party’s call for change.

A Kansas City firefighter paramedic was tragically killed when a patient stabbed him aboard an ambulance during a routine medical transport. The incident has led to murder charges against the assailant and has left the community in mourning.

Following a militant attack that claimed 26 lives, Indian authorities have detained at least 1,500 people in India-administered Kashmir. Homes have been destroyed as part of the crackdown, a top police officer told NPR.

A cryptocurrency-friendly White House under President Trump has initiated a wave of digital asset megadeals totaling $8.2 billion. Crypto companies are capitalizing on relaxed U.S. regulations and increased mainstream interest in their industry.

Israel’s latest strike on south Beirut marks the third violation of a fragile ceasefire, spurring Lebanon’s president to seek urgent intervention from global powers.

Representative Yassamin Ansari of Arizona reports that people from all sides of the political spectrum are expressing anger over President Trump’s handling of the economy, particularly his tariff policies. The widespread dissatisfaction highlights growing bipartisan concerns over the administration’s economic strategies.

Amid allegations that ICE deported U.S. citizen children from Louisiana, Secretary of State Marco Rubio vehemently denies such characterizations, calling them “misleading” during a Sunday interview on NBC. The controversy has sparked national debate over immigration enforcement and the treatment of American-born children.

Despite mounting pressures from the Trump administration’s encroachment on press freedoms, Washington’s journalists convened for their annual weekend, raising a glass in a display of resilience.

In the 2023-2024 academic year, 36% of first-time college students in Arkansas required remediation, according to the Arkansas Division of Higher Education. The data highlights concerns about the preparedness of recent high school graduates for college-level work.

China’s industrial firms saw a modest profit increase in the first quarter, with cumulative profits rising 0.8% to 1.5 trillion yuan ($205.86 billion), despite ongoing US tariff challenges.

In a surprising turnaround, former President Donald Trump now doubts Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to end the Ukraine war, despite recently suggesting a peace deal was imminent. This shift raises questions about the prospects of resolving the ongoing conflict.

The UK’s introduction of new wine duties is challenging sellers, making some heavier red wines less profitable. As taxes rise, the wine market feels the strain, leaving sellers to navigate decreased profits.

Baltimore’s recent launch of $200,000 in grants for downtown restaurants impacted by COVID-19 has sparked backlash. Restaurant owners in Little Italy and Fells Point are fuming over their exclusion from the city’s relief plan.

U.S. stocks are lagging behind global markets by the widest margin since 1993. Investors fear that President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies and a weakening dollar could lead to stagflation, compounding the market’s challenges.

A federal judge in New Hampshire has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Education from withholding federal funding from schools that implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This decision marks a significant setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to end DEI programs in education.

We’ve compiled the week’s most talked-about stories—from the police’s new registry to sequoia plantings in Detroit—for your weekend reading.