Dow drops 1,200 and global markets tumble over impact of Trump's trade war
Dow drops 1,200 and global markets tumble as worries deepen about economic impact of Trump's trade war.
SOURCE: US was closing in on TikTok deal, but China hit brakes after Trump Tariffs
President Donald Trump had a TikTok deal in place Wednesday for the appβs operations to be spun off into a new company based in the U.S. and owned and operated by a majority of American investors, with ByteDance maintaining a minority positions.
Dow plunges 2,100 in a worsening global sell-off after China retaliates against Trump tariffs
The worldwide sell-off for financial markets is slamming into an even higher, scarier gear. The S&P 500 tumbled 5.7% Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 2,100 points and the Nasdaq composite dropped 5.7%.
NC judges side with colleague in his Supreme Court election dispute over ballots
A North Carolina appeals court has sided with the trailing candidate in a close state Supreme Court election from November.
Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth
US Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administrationβs expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth. Powell said Friday that the tariffs, and their impacts on the economy and inflation, are βsignificantly larger than expected.β
NC State students flee country after visas revoked
Two North Carolina State University international students have fled the United States after their visas were revoked. It happened as the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration escalates.
Sell-off worsens for markets worldwide after China retaliates against Trump's tariffs
Stock markets worldwide are careening even lower after China matched President Donald Trumpβs big raise in tariffs in an escalating trade war.
Justice Department declined to prosecute Texas AG Paxton in final weeks of Biden's term: AP sources
The Justice Department quietly decided in the final weeks of the Biden administration not to prosecute Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Trump says Musk will probably leave in 'a few months'
President Donald Trump that Elon Musk would likely leave his administration in βa few months."
Pentagon acting inspector general announces investigation into Hegseth's use of Signal chat for Houthi attack plans
Pentagon acting inspector general announces investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal chat for Houthi attack plans.
K-12 schools must sign certification against DEI to receive federal money
As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to certify that they are following federal civil rights laws and eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Dow drops 1,400 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump's tariffs cause a COVID-like shock
Financial markets around the world are reeling following President Donald Trumpβs latest and most severe set of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market is taking the worst of it so far.
Rock Hill Planning Commission urges City to rezone property formerly held by Carolina Panthers
The City of Rock wants to find a new owner for a property that once belonged to the Carolina Panthers. The Rock Hill Planning Commission voted unanimously during a meeting Tuesday to recommend that 215 acres of land at 2394 Eden Terrace.Β
The world reacts with caution to US 'reciprocal' tariffs against dozens of nations
The reciprocal tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump have initially been met with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war.
Trump announces sweeping 'reciprocal' tariffs to promote US manufacturing
President Donald Trump has announced plans for sweeping tariffs, saying βour country has been looted, pillaged, raped, plunderedβ by other nations.
Musk could be headed for a Washington exit after turbulent times at Trump's DOGE
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have recently suggested that the billionaire entrepreneur's time in the administration might be running out.
Trump to announce 'reciprocal' tariffs in a risky move that could reshape the economy
After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set on Wednesday to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike.
Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
A federal judge has dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adamsβ corruption case.
NC among states suing Trump administration over decision to rescind billions in health funding
Attorneys general from 23 states, including NC, and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for its decision to claw back $11 billion that went to public health departments for COVID-19 efforts and addiction and mental health programs.
A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada is testing GOP support
With President Donald Trumpβs so-called βLiberation Dayβ of tariff implementation fast approaching, Senate Democrats are putting Republican support for some of those plans to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that underpins the tariffs on Canada.
