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April 10: Key News Summary

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April 10: Key News Summary

Here's a roundup of the latest news:

Emotional Support Parrot Strands New Yorker: Maria Fraterrigo, a 76-year-old New Yorker, finds herself stuck in Puerto Rico after Frontier Airlines refuses to fly her home with her emotional support parrot, Plucky. Despite being allowed to travel from JFK Airport, the airline has blocked their return.

Trump's Tariff U-Turn: President Trump quickly reversed his tariff plan after a week of turmoil. The tariffs upset trade partners, destabilized financial markets, and led to layoffs in the auto industry. Billionaire supporters like Bill Ackman criticized the policy, warning of economic disaster. Although Trump initially insisted his policies would not change, he paused reciprocal tariffs on all nations except China for three months. The original 10% universal tariff remains. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all saw significant gains in response.

Can China Win a US Tariff War?: China hopes to turn crisis into opportunity in its tariff war with the US, according to CNN Senior China Reporter Simone McCarthy.

Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse: The death toll from a nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic has risen to 184. The incident occurred at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo during a performance. Merengue singer Rubby Pérez and former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco were among the fatalities. The cause of the collapse is under investigation.

UN Schools in East Jerusalem Ordered to Close: Israeli forces raided six UN schools in East Jerusalem, ordering them to close within 30 days, affecting 800 students. The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) condemned the order, citing the privileges and immunities of the United Nations. Israel has accused UNRWA employees of involvement with Hamas, which the UN denies.

Federal Judges Halt Venezuelan Deportations: Federal judges in New York and Texas have temporarily halted the deportation of several Venezuelan men. The ACLU filed emergency lawsuits after the Supreme Court ruled President Trump could invoke the Alien Enemies Act for rapid deportations, arguing those targeted must have reasonable time to bring habeas complaints.

Newsmax Defamed Dominion, Judge Rules: A Delaware judge ruled that Newsmax defamed Dominion Voting Systems with false claims about the 2020 election. The judge stated the allegations were not presented as opinion. Newsmax previously settled a similar lawsuit with Smartmatic for $40 million. A trial to determine Newsmax's liability is set for April 28. Dominion previously reached a $787 million settlement with Fox News.

Ksenia Karelina Returns to US: Ksenia Karelina, who was serving a 12-year sentence for treason, is on her way back to the US, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

'Frankenjet' Joins US Air Force: The F-35A Lightning II, a stealth fighter, has been created using a recycled nose from one aircraft and the rear from another, saving $63 million.

LeBron James as a Ken Doll: Mattel Inc. has unveiled a Ken doll of LeBron James, marking the first time a professional male athlete has been depicted in this way.

Noah Wyle's Dancing Hesitation: Noah Wyle chose not to dance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” due to childhood trauma.

Ed Sheeran's Secret Movie Reviews: Ed Sheeran revealed he reviews movies on the Letterboxd app during an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast.

Twins at Augusta National: Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard are set to become the first twins to compete at the 2025 Masters.

Marine Creatures Entangled in Shark Nets: 255 marine creatures were entangled in shark nets in New South Wales between September 2023 and April 2024, with only 15 being the intended targets.

Bernie Sanders on US-China Relations: Sen. Bernie Sanders advocated for cooperation with China during a CNN town hall, following President Trump's tariff increases.

Semi-Truck Split by Train: A semi-truck was split in two after driving into the path of a train, resulting in minor injuries to three people.

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