May 2025

US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talks

By JAMEY KEATEN, DAVID McHUGH, ELAINE KURTENBACH and KEN MORITSUGU GENEVA (AP) — U.S. and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war to allow for more talks on resolving their trade disputes. Stock markets rose sharply as the […]

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Strong winds, heavy rain to soak South Florida Monday and Tuesday

By Phillip Valys | [email protected] | South Florida Sun Sentinel The National Weather Service is predicting a soggy start to the workweek in South Florida, with a forecast that includes gusty winds, up to 4 inches of rain and the potential for an isolated tornado, as thunderstorms blanket the region. “Rounds of rainfall are expected to begin early Monday

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‘Watson’ Season 1 Ending: How Did [Spoiler] Die? What’s the Next Mystery?

By Yana Grebenyuk Us Weekly Trending Watson concluded its first season with a major death – but how will the story continue into season 2? During the Sunday, May 11, episode of the hit CBS series, Watson (Morris Chestnut) and the rest of his team thought they had to choose between Stephens and Adams (Peter Mark Kendall).

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Buy Now, Pay Later Explodes in Popularity Amid Economic Anxiety

Living By Hugh Cameron Newsweek Life Americans are increasingly turning to short-term financing, or “buy now, pay later” options to cover their everyday essential purchases. According to research by New York-based marketing agency PartnerCentric.com, over half (52 percent) of all Americans now use BNPL, with those in the Gen Z and Millennial age brackets leading the way

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Blocked by Rubio, Scott for federal judge, Coral Gables attorney is appointed as magistrate

South Florida By Jay Weaver When South Florida lawyer Detra Shaw-Wilder was nominated last year as a federal judge, her career appeared to be reaching new heights. But her nomination by a Democratic president withered away as Florida’s two Republican senators blocked it amid a divisive presidential election campaign. Shaw-Wilder, however, survived the setback and will

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Downtown Fort Lauderdale is having a baby boom as families with young kids take over

By Amanda Rosa Two of downtown Fort Lauderdale’s newest residents enjoyed a sunny stroll on the Riverwalk. The weather was warm, neighbors walked their dogs and downtown’s many construction sites boomed with noise. None of the hubbub seemed to bother Jade and Journey. They’re five-week-old twin sisters who napped peacefully as their mother Jayme Callahan pushed

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