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California wildfires devastate working-class families, destroying homes and livelihoods

January 17, 2025

Trump ratchets up steel tariffs to 50%
One of America’s most storied industries is getting a massive boost from President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs push — at the potential cost of a broader slowdown elsewhere in the U.S. economy. Trump signed an executive order increasing the already substantial 25% duties on steel imports he first set in March to 50%. He signaled…
No kids, excess heat and payment plans. What to know about Hajj 2025
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for the Hajj, one of the Five Pillars…
Japan’s number of births hits new low, falling by 5.7% in 2024
TOKYO — The total number of births of Japanese citizens residing in the country in 2024 was 686,061, down 5.7% from the previous year, according to figures released Wednesday by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. This marked the first time annual births had fallen below 700,000 since record-keeping began in 1899. That number…
Tourists rein in spending at Japan’s department stores
Tax-free sales at Japan’s department stores have fallen in recent months, suggesting that high-end consumption by foreign visitors to Japan has peaked. Despite rising numbers of tourists visiting Japan, they are not splashing the cash as freely as last year, when demand surged for luxury items such as handbags, watches and jewelry.
Where’s Marty McFly’s guitar? Search is on for ‘Back to the Future’ prop 4 decades later
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Marty McFly grabbed a guitar in “Back to the Future” and rocked out with the band at a 1950s high school dance, helping him narrowly avoid blinking out of existence before time-traveling back to the 1980s. The guitar, in real life, wasn’t as lucky. Filmmakers went looking for the instrument while making…
Chinese electric truck maker Windrose rolls into US through Trump fog
NEW YORK — With U.S. President Donald Trump saying his tariffs on China and other countries will help rebuild manufacturing in America, an electric vehicle startup with roots in China is ready to join the effort. Windrose Technology is currently refurbishing an old assembly plant for long-haul trucks in California, scheduled for completion by July.…
South Korea election live: How events unfolded
SEOUL — South Koreans voted Tuesday in an out-of-cycle presidential election, following the ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched attempt to impose martial law in early December. Front-runner Lee Jae-myung of the left-leaning Democratic Party prevailed over Kim Moon-soo of the conservative People Power Party. Here are some of our recent…
IPL 2025 finally delivers for Virat Kohli after overcoming a conflict and ushering in a teenage star
Virat Kohli shed tears. Of joy. At last. Cricket’s biggest star, known as “King Kohli” by his 300 million-plus followers on social media, was there in the infancy of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and had to wait 18 seasons to clinch the title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. After the six-wicket win over Punjab…