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The 101st edition of the National Amateur Cup begins this weekend, marking a significant event in United Adult Amateur Soccer Association (USASA) history. For the seventh consecutive tournament, this prestigious cup plays a role in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Whichever team emerges as the national champion will automatically qualify for the 2026 US…
In a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all of the U.S.’s trading partners took effect shortly after midnight. These tariffs aim to impose additional costs on U.S. businesses importing products. Major trading partners, including the European Union and Vietnam, will face significant new taxes, with increases of 20%…
A severe weather outbreak in mid-March left a trail of destruction across multiple states from Texas to Tennessee, leading to several fatalities and extensive damage. Two powerful EF-4 tornadoes struck Arkansas on the same day, highlighting the intensity of the storms that swept through the region. In addition to tornadoes, wildfires wreaked havoc across parts…
WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump withdrew Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, she was given private assurances that she would not only rejoin the House GOP leadership team, but also reclaim her coveted spot on the House Intelligence Committee, according to two Republican sources with knowledge of the…
The United States has revoked the visas of four international students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and 13 students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, according to university officials. WPI learned of the visa revocations through its regular monitoring of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a government database, as stated by WPI…
European defense ministers have voiced their concerns regarding Ukraine’s peace prospects, indicating that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s continuing aggression makes peace difficult to attain. As these discussions unfold, the United States is moving ahead with talks with Moscow. On Friday, Steve Witkoff, a top official from the Trump administration, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin,…
On Saturday, April 12, American and Iranian officials are set to resume negotiations aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. These discussions follow a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, proposing a new path toward negotiations. “We have a very big meeting,” the president remarked while announcing the talks. “We’ll…
This week, ticket sales for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 reflect a mixed response, with multiple seats still available at various stadiums across the United States. Unlike the World Cup, this tournament is grandly known as the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Set to unite 32 professional teams from around the globe, the tournament…
BEIJING — China retaliated Friday to higher U.S. tariffs, slapping 125% levies on U.S. goods, but signaled it would apply no further measures in the future. “If the U.S. continues to increase tariffs on Chinese exports, China will not respond,” China’s Ministry of Finance said in a statement announcing the new levies, in a sign…
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has responded to the announcement by Alina Habba, the interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, regarding her investigation into his office and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy for not cooperating with federal agencies on immigration tracking. Platkin stated that the state’s policy, known as the Immigrant Trust Directive, is…
Delray Beach, FL, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The report titled ‘US Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market by Fuel Type (Biofuel, Hydrogen Fuel, Power-to-Liquid, Gas-To-Liquid), Biofuel Manufacturing Technology (Ft-Spk, Hefa-Spk, Hfs-Sip, Atj-Spk, Chj), Biofuel Blending Capacity, Platform – Forecast to 2030,’ reveals that the US sustainable aviation fuel market is forecasted to reach USD 6.97…
The recent tariff plans announced by President Donald Trump and his allies have been enveloped in a cloud of accusations—specifically the term “cheating.” During his initial announcement on April 2, dubbed “liberation day,” Trump revealed a list of new tariffs of up to 50 percent on nearly all countries, a strategy that took effect at…