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Trump says US kids may get ‘2 dolls instead of 30,’ but China will suffer more in a trade war

By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday acknowledged that his tariffs could result in fewer and costlier products in the United States, saying American kids might “have two dolls instead of 30 dolls,” but he insisted China will suffer more from his trade war. The Republican president has tried

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Democratic Leader Jeffries says Trump’s 100 days filled with ‘chaos, cruelty and corruption’

By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Bringing the kind of punch many voters are demanding, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s 100 days in office have been an assault of Americans’ very way of life and promised Democrats in Congress are fighting as hard as they can

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Martin Scorsese and Pope Francis teamed to produce a documentary called ‘Aldeas — A New Story’

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Scorsese is a producing a documentary made with Pope Francis that will chronicle the late pontiff’s work with cinema in the global educational movement he founded before his death. “Aldeas — A New Story” will feature conversations between Pope Francis and Scorsese, including what

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Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the state

By MIKE SCHNEIDER and DAVID FISCHER MIAMI (AP) — Florida’s attorney general asked federal courts Wednesday to let authorities enforce a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people in the U.S. illegally to enter Florida by eluding immigration officials. State Attorney General James Uthmeier also asked U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams in Miami

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Conservative activist Robby Starbuck sues Meta over AI responses about him

By SARAH PARVINI AP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Conservative activist Robby Starbuck has filed a defamation lawsuit against Meta alleging that the social media giant’s artificial intelligence chatbot spread false statements about him, including that he participated in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Starbuck, known for targeting corporate

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Hawthorn: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hawthorn Bancshares Inc. (HWBK) on Wednesday reported net income of $5.4 million in its first quarter. The Jefferson City, Missouri-based bank said it had earnings of 77 cents per share. The bank posted revenue of $26.9 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest

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North Carolina is pursuing its own restrictions amid Trump’s pushback against DEI

By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Following the lead of several conservative states and the president himself, North Carolina Republican lawmakers have advanced their own bills that target diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The North Carolina House passed a bill restricting DEI practices within state government on Wednesday after votes on it

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North Carolina is pursuing its own restrictions amid Trump’s pushback against DEI

By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Following the lead of several conservative states and the president himself, North Carolina Republican lawmakers have advanced their own bills that target diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The North Carolina House passed a bill restricting DEI practices within state government on Wednesday after votes on it

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