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September 26, 2025

POLICY & POLITICS

U.S. to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks

President Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. would impose a new round of tariffs, including a 100% tariff on pharmaceutical drugs, a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture, a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and a 30% tariff on heavy trucks.

James Comey’s son-in-law quits Justice Department after former FBI director’s indictment

James Comey’s son-in-law resigned as a federal prosecutor Thursday minutes after the former FBI director was indicted.

CULTURE & SOCIETY

Streaming is overtaking theaters for movie watchers, an AP-NORC poll finds

Americans are more likely to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading out to a theater, according to a new poll.

Why Are There So Many Protests In The United States?

Protests are becoming a routine part of public life in the United States. Since 2017, the number of nonviolent demonstrations has almost tripled, according to researchers with the nonprofit Crowd Counting Consortium.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Existing home sales stall in August amid higher mortgage rates

Sales of previously owned homes were essentially flat in August. The median price of an existing home sold in August was $422,600, up 2% from a year ago.

Starbucks to close stores, lay off workers in $1 billion restructuring plan

Starbucks announced a $1 billion restructuring plan Thursday that involves closing some of its North American coffeehouses and laying off more workers.

AROUND THE STAND

  • Once deemed expendable, a former Giants quarterback has emerged as a top MVP contender after moving to a new team. His resurgence highlights how talent can flourish when freed from dysfunctional systems.

  • With a dominant performance, the Seattle Mariners secured their first American League West championship since 2001, powered by a historic 60th home run from catcher Cal Raleigh. The achievement ends a 24-year drought and cements their return to postseason contention.

  • On The View, Whoopi Goldberg proposed that it might be time to consider the 25th Amendment in response to President Trump’s address to the U.N., citing concerns over his competence and global perception. Her remarks inject constitutional debate into mainstream entertainment discourse.

  • The upscale Hollywood restaurant Mr. Chow faces a lawsuit alleging it failed to prevent workplace sexual harassment and gender discrimination after a former employee claimed a coworker groped them on duty. The case raises fresh scrutiny on accountability in celebrity-adjacent venues.

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