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President Trump invoked the wartime Aliens Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members earlier this month.

Supporters of Palestinian causes with ties to American universities have been detained in the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants. President Donald Trump and other officials have accused protesters and others of being “pro-Hamas,” referring to the Palestinian militant group that attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Many protesters have said they were speaking out against Israel’s actions in the war against Hamas in Gaza. More than half a dozen people are known to have been taken into custody or deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in recent weeks. Rumeysa Ozturk Federal officers detained 30-year-old Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk on Tuesday as she walked along a street in suburban Boston. A senior Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said without providing evidence that an investigation found Ozturk, a doctoral student at Tufts University, “engaged in activities in support of Hamas,” a U.S.-designated terrorist group. Friends and colleagues of Ozturk said her only known activism was co-authoring an op-ed in a student newspaper that called on Tufts University to engage with student demands to cut ties with Israel. Ozturk has been taken to an ICE detention

By JOSH BOAK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle and says the proposed taxes could weaken the ability of U.S. automakers to compete with their foreign counterparts. In the 21-page analysis obtained by The Associated Press, Laffer, whom Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 for his contributions to economics, says the auto industry would be in a better position if the Republican president preserved the supply chain rules with Canada and Mexico from his own 2019 USMCA trade pact. The White House has temporarily exempted auto and parts imports under the USMCA from the tariffs starting on April 3 so that the Trump administration can put together a process for taxing non-U.S. content in vehicles and parts that fall under the agreement. “Without this exemption, the proposed tariff risks causing irreparable damage to the industry, contradicting the administration’s goals of strengthening U.S. manufacturing and economic stability,” Laffer writes in the analysis. “A 25% tariff would not

SAN FRANCISCO — The most popular man at the Sweet Sixteen didn’t even make it into the arena. An empty duffel bag sat next to David Sierra as the 59-year-old San Joaquin Valley resident scanned the televisions inside a sports bar across the plaza Thursday afternoon. “I’m walking out of here with less money than I had, but with a fulfillment that money can’t provide,” Sierra said, nursing a Coors Light from the bucket in front of him. For the second time in its short history, Chase Center played host to an NCAA men’s regional, and the atmosphere inside the arena for Thursday’s semifinals was livelier than you might expect with the closest participant, Texas Tech, still a thousand miles from home. Outside, nobody was putting smiles on more faces than Sierra, who didn’t have a rooting interest but knew he had to make the three-and-a-half hour drive from Visalia under the serendipitous circumstances that led to the top-seeded Florida Gators being placed out west. The night before, Sierra loaded up his car with as many plush, alligator-shaped gloves as he could fit and set

By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court for permission to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law, while a court fight continues. The emergency appeal to the high court follows a rejection of the Republican administration’s plea to the federal appeals court in Washington. By a 2-1 vote, a panel of appellate judges left in place an order temporarily prohibiting deportations of the migrants under the rarely used Alien Enemies Act The Justice Department argued in court papers that federal courts shouldn’t interfere with sensitive diplomatic negotiations. It also claimed that migrants should make their case in a federal court in Texas, where they are being detained. The order temporarily blocking the deportations was issued by U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg, the chief judge at the federal courthouse in Washington. President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act for the first time since World War II to justify the deportation of hundreds of people under a presidential proclamation calling the Tren de Aragua gang an invading force. “Here, the district court’s orders

By STAN CHOE, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are falling Friday following discouraging updates on inflation and how much U.S. households may be willing to spend given all the uncertainty about President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war. The S&P 500 was down 1.5% in midday trading and on track to wipe out the last of what had been a winning week. That would make this the fifth losing week in the last six for the index, which set its all-time high just last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 520 points, or 1.2%, as of 11:30 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 2.1% lower. Lululemon Athletica tumbled 15% to help lead the market lower, even though the seller of athletic apparel reported a stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It warned that its revenue growth may slow this upcoming year, in part because “consumers are spending less due to increased concerns about inflation and the economy,” said CEO Calvin McDonald. Lululemon also said tariffs and shifting foreign-currency values may account for about half of its expected drop in a key measure of performance: how much profit it can squeeze

Nikola’s Trevor Milton says he received a call from President Trump about a pardon for his fraud conviction.

Here’s what to know about tariffs ahead of President Trump’s plans to announce new import duties on April 2.

The mother of murdered model Christy Giles pleads for others to share their locations. She says the technology helped police catch David Pearce, who murdered Giles and her friend, architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales.

A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

The Warriors changed the course of NBA history in a game they lost. Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph were giving the Warriors the business, and Memphis controlled the game. The Grizzlies scored 20 straight points in the first half and were cruising toward a win. Then the Warriors tried something new. For most of the fourth quarter on Dec. 16, 2014, Golden State went small. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Shaun Livingston, Andre Iguodala and Draymond Green. Their comeback ultimately fell short, but they birthed something bigger: the Death Lineup. “The Memphis thing was an a-ha moment,” longtime Warriors assistant coach Bruce Fraser told this news organization. “It seemed like a crazy thing to do, but it actually became an electric lineup. It was partly, I don’t want to say it was a shot in the dark because you do need to make adjustments when you’re getting crushed. We went small and we could see how potent it was.” The Warriors didn’t invent the small-ball lineup, but they did popularize it. They rode it in short, powerful bursts on their way to the 2015 NBA championship

SANTA CLARA – Brock Purdy broke his offseason silence this week, but not to speak on his contract negotiations with the 49ers nor to bemoan roster changes that swept nine starters and 18 players onto other teams. Purdy blended talk about his spiritual faith and unique football path during an hour-plus chat on the “Built 4 More” podcast, hosted by quarterback trainer Denny Thompson and Jacksonville-based pastor Joby Martin. Purdy’s humble nature poured out through the discussion, starting with how in awe he initially was as a 2022 rookie upon meeting 49ers stars Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams. Here is a collection of Purdy’s podcast audibles: 49ERS QB LEGACY “The wisdom (Steve Young) gave me out of (an earlier 49ers) podcast was in terms of handling the offense and processing. He’s like, ‘That’s the ‘It’ factor. It’s not anything else. If you can continue to push yourself with processing plays and defenses and all that kind of stuff mentally, because that’s what separated all of us from Joe and Me and all the guys.’ So, an awesome guy. “Joe (Montana), I met him on the

Even the most social child could get nervous before attending summer camp for the first time. To ensure that your kids have the best possible experience, Henry DeHart, interim president and CEO of American Camp Association, suggests bringing them into the selection process. “Involving the child in that from the very beginning is very helpful,” he says. From there, you can determine which kind of camp — sleep-away, full day or half-day — is the best fit for your children. For sleep-away camps, DeHart notes that there are ways to ease them into going on their first trip without their parents. “A lot of camps have family camp weekends and some have family camp weeks, where you can go be at the camp as a family and your child gets to know the camp staff and the director and the facilities and maybe the next year or later that summer, they’ll go on their own,” he explains. Lisa Tai of Huntington Beach, California, sent her 9-year-old son to summer camp in Colorado for the first time last summer. Since 2019, though, Tai’s family has been

From birding to sailing, there are a host of adventures waiting for kids at camp. While the summer months provide ample opportunities for children and teens to hone their talents or pick up a new skill, the lessons that they’ll learn through the camp experience can last for years to come. “Our research shows that camp is a primary driver of some really significant outcomes in child development and it is because it’s such an immersive experience,” says Henry DeHart, interim president and CEO for the American Camp Association. Related Articles Recipe: When life gives you strawberries, makes preserves with balsamic vinegar Gather ‘round for cowboy poetry Horoscopes March 28, 2025: Lady Gaga, set goals and strive to pursue and achieve Yesterday, I turned back time | Everyday Cheapskate Local Calendar | Things to do “You put children in an immersive, safe and supportive environment and you’re building independence and you’re building social skills — how to make friends with people that have different backgrounds than you, how to appreciate different perspectives and different backgrounds — how to have grit,” he adds. “Sometimes, things don’t

By GENE JOHNSON, Associated Press TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A U.S. judge in Washington state has blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump’s order banning transgender people from serving in the military, the second nationwide injunction against the policy in as many weeks. The order Thursday from U.S. District Court Judge Benjamin Settle in Tacoma came in a case brought by several long-serving transgender military members who say the ban is insulting and discriminatory, and that their firing would cause lasting damage to their careers and reputations. In his 65-page ruling, Settle — an appointee of former President George W. Bush and a former captain in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps — said the administration offered no explanation as to why transgender troops, who have been able to serve openly over the past four years with no evidence of problems, should suddenly be banned. “The government’s arguments are not persuasive, and it is not an especially close question on this record,” Settle wrote. “The government’s unrelenting reliance on deference to military judgment is unjustified in the absence of any evidence supporting ‘the military’s’ new

BANGKOK — A powerful earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar on Friday, killing at least three people in Bangkok and burying dozens when a high-rise building under construction collapsed. Footage shared on social media from Myanmar’s second-largest city showed widespread destruction, raising fears that many were trapped under the rubble or killed. The 7.7 magnitude quake, with an epicenter near Mandalay in Myanmar, struck at midday and was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock. The extent of the death, injury and destruction – especially in Myanmar, which is embroiled in a brutal civil war that has already caused a widespread humanitarian crisis – was not yet clear. Myanmar’s government said blood was in high demand in the hardest-hit areas, and videos from the country showed multiple collapsed houses and buckled and cracked roads. Rescuers work at the site of a high-rise building under construction that collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, March 28, 2025. AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit A dramatic video of the building’s collapse near Bangkok’s popular Chatuchak market showed the multistory building with a crane on top toppling into

Friday, March 28, 2025 12:17PM California’s high-speed rail project needs to secure a budget of $7 billion by 2026 to complete the first segment, between Merced and Bakersfield. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — California’s embattled high-speed rail project needs a lot more money and it needs it soon. Lawmakers just found out they have a little more than a year to secure $7 billion. That money would go to finishing the first section of the rail project, between Merced and Bakersfield. The price tag for the whole San Francisco to LA line is at least $100 billion. MORE: Transportation Secretary asks for compliance review of California’s High Speed Rail project Lawmakers are waiting on an overdue project update that’s now expected to come out this summer. “We have no plan, we have a good likelihood it’s going to get worse, and we have a short time to solve the problem. That’s not a good place for government to put itself into,” said Asm. Steven Bennett Even with the money, the project has may not be safe. The Trump administration is investigating the use of $4 billion

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday revealed his intention to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targets funding for programs that advance “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology,” the latest step in a broadside against culture he deems too liberal. Trump claimed there has been a “concerted and widespread” effort over the past decade to rewrite American history by replacing “objective facts” with a “distorted narrative driven by ideology rather than truth,” adding that it casts the “founding principles” of the United States in a “negative light.” People wait in line to enter the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Cultural on the National Mall in Washington, Mat 1, 2017. AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File The order he signed behind closed doors puts Vice President JD Vance, who serves on the Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents, in charge of overseeing efforts to “remove improper ideology” from all areas of the institution, including its museums, education and research centers, and the National Zoo. It marks the Republican president’s latest salvo against cultural pillars of society, such as universities and

Friday, March 28, 2025 12:11PM King Charles III has been seen in public one day after his brief hospitalization for the side effects from his cancer treatment. LONDON — King Charles III smiled and waved to members of the public Friday as he left his home in London, the day after a brief hospitalization for the side effects from his cancer treatment. The king’s appointments for the day were canceled following his “short period of observation in hospital” on Thursday, Buckingham Palace said. The king’s health has been closely watched ever since early last year when he announced that he had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer. Charles was seen as he left Clarence House in the back of a black Audi. Tourist Julian Mati said he was relieved to see the king looked well. “We were horrified when we heard the news yesterday,” Mati said. “We had come down to the palace today to take pictures but we never imagined we would see the king. To see him smiling and waving, it’s such a relief.” Charles, 76, stepped away from public engagements

Judge rules mass firings of federal probationary employees likely illegal; “White Lotus” effect appears to be significantly spurring on tourism.

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks forward Tyler Toffoli believes he should have a few more goals than he does right now with 11 games left in the regular season. But it’s tough to imagine the Sharks feeling like he’s had a disappointing year, considering what he’s meant to the team on and off the ice. The 32-year-old Toffoli scored his 26th and 27th goals of the season on Thursday. But the Sharks, after allowing a game-tying goal to William Nylander with 13.2 seconds left in regulation time, saw Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini score in the shootout to earn a wild, 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs before an announced crowd of 15,514 at SAP Center. Toffoli’s second goal gave the Sharks a 5-3 lead at the 3:02 mark of the third period, a lead San Jose did a fine job protecting until the final minute of regulation time. Then the Sharks allowed goals to John Tavares and Nylander, as the Leafs scored twice after pulling goalie Joseph Woll for the extra attacker. Still, Toffoli and the Sharks were not about to fret