US Imposes Tariffs on 60+ Countries, Israel Plans Gaza City Takeover

The United States has begun imposing tariffs of 10% or higher on goods from over 60 countries and the European Union, a policy from President Donald Trump that has already slowed U.S. economic growth and increased inflation. In the Middle East, Israel announced plans to take over Gaza City, escalating its conflict with Hamas amidst concerns over rising famine, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified the move as necessary to remove Hamas despite criticism about increased Palestinian casualties and displacement. Diplomatic efforts continue as President Trump prepared to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska following threats of new sanctions to encourage a ceasefire in Ukraine, a meeting seen as a potential diplomatic win for Putin. Meanwhile, local news highlighted various incidents including a tragic shooting of an actor who intervened in a domestic dispute, layoffs in a town’s police department, and a criminal case involving the discovery of a pregnant woman’s body. Additionally, public safety reminders such as crosswalk safety are being emphasized as students return to school. Lighter stories include a woman’s mission to visit every museum in New York City and a Mississippi monkey sanctuary aiding military veterans with PTSD.