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Apple wants to get its iPhones into the hands of U.S. customers before tariffs could lead to hike prices. The iPhone maker shipped about 1.5 million iPhones, a cargo weighing roughly 600 tons, by air from India to the U.S., Reuters reported, citing sources with knowledge of the matter. The technology giant has taken a number of steps to mitigate the impact of President Trump’s steep tariffs on China. That includes ramping up iPhone production in India, which is subject to far lower levies than China, the Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week. Apple continues to make most iPhones in China. Apple…

Milan is among Italy’s largest and most influential cities: Founded in 590 B.C., it eventually became the capital of the Lombardy region. Yet for centuries, it was somewhat overlooked as a cultural hub; while Rome, Florence and Venice were widely viewed as Italy’s seats of intellectual and artistic production, Milan was seen mainly as a gray, unromantic city of industry and finance. However, during the so-called Italian economic miracle, the boom that followed World War II, Milan emerged as a design center. Large companies like Pirelli, Olivetti and Fiat — manufacturers of tires, office equipment and automobiles, respectively — began…

Since taking office, the Trump administration has moved aggressively to revoke the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were allowed into the country under President Joseph R. Biden Jr.Now, the administration is taking drastic steps to pressure some of those immigrants and others who had legal status to “self-deport” by effectively canceling the Social Security numbers they had lawfully obtained, according to documents reviewed by The New York Times and interviews with six people familiar with the plans.The goal is to cut those people off from using crucial financial services like bank accounts and credit cards,…

Several U.S. lawmakers on Thursday said they were aboard an aircraft awaiting takeoff at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) when another plane “bumped” into its wing.Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., wrote in a post on X that no one onboard was injured.”Serving in Congress has come with some once in a lifetime experiences… like just now while stationary on the runway at DCA, another plane just bumped into our wing,” LaLota wrote.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed in a preliminary statement that the wingtip of American Airlines Flight 5490 struck American Airlines Flight 4522 on a taxiway at DCA at…

Want to know what’s worth as much as a six-figure pay rise? A pet.New research shows that owning a dog or cat could provide the same emotional boost as earning an additional $120,000 CAD annually.The study, published March 31 in the journal Social Indicators Research, shed light on the impact pets have on human happiness, finding that they can also give a life satisfaction boost equal to regular hangouts with friends or even being married.“More and more people are reporting pets to be members of the family,” said Jacklyn Ellis, director of behaviour, at the Toronto Humane Society. “So there…

Shire chiefs are taking pains to reassure the Augusta community the local government is aware of their needs and key issues.The handling of the proposed Turner Street Jetty closure recently not only incensed residents and visitors, but re-opened old wounds among those who see the seaside hamlet falling behind the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River’s focus on bigger population centres.Numerous comments online compared Augusta’s facilities, including its BMX track and recreation centre, as neglected compared with those “up the road”.Shire chief executive Andrea Selvey told the Times the local government moved quickly in response to community concerns about the jetty as…

The fun part about ranking the best Air Jordan signature shoe of all time is there is no right or wrong list.But who am I kidding? Plenty of people will have something to say.This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Air Jordan signature shoe. The 40th edition of the shoe is expected to be released later this year.The Jordan Brand has grown beyond just a basketball shoe. It has its own signature athletes, including current NBA stars Luka Dončić and Jayson Tatum. The brand has crossed over into multiple sports and become a fashion staple.Does a suit appear dressed…

NewsFeedIsrael has bombed one of Gaza’s only operational water desalination plants that was supplying clean drinking water to the strip. Many Palestinians now fear dying of thirst before being killed in the ongoing bombardment.Published On 10 Apr 202510 Apr 2025

The State Department upgraded the travel advisory for El Salvador on Tuesday, now ranking the Central American nation as safer than several European countries. Secretary of State Marco Rubio credited El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele’s leadership as “crucial in improving the security of his country for foreign travelers.” “Gang activity, violent crime, and murders in El Salvador have significantly dropped,” Rubio wrote on X, announcing the U.S. travel advisory for El Salvador has been updated to “Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions.” FEDERAL JUDGES IN NEW YORK AND TEXAS BLOCK TRUMP DEPORTATIONS AFTER SCOTUS RULING Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits next to President…

The northern snakehead — a sharp-toothed fish that looks like a horrifying hybrid of fish and snake — is spreading throughout the waters of the United States. That’s not good. But if you fish, you can help. It’s easy: Just kill that sucker.The snakehead is not a fish you especially want to meet when spending a peaceful day on the lake. Aside from everything else, snakeheads — gulp — can breathe air.And they don’t just look scary. Left unchecked, northern snakeheads can also threaten native species.“Because they’re out of their natural environment, where they evolved in a food web that…