Stellantis, the automaker behind brands such as Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, announced Thursday, April 3, that it is temporarily laying off 900 workers at five of its U.S. facilities. The decision comes in response to Thursday’s imposition of a 25% tariff on automotive imports, a measure enacted under President Donald Trump’s trade policies. How…

Three Russian military satellites launched into space have now released a mystery object into orbit and scientists want to know why. The satellites, dubbed Kosmos 2581, 2582 and 2583, reached space via a Soyuz 2.1 Rocket in February and are currently orbiting about 364 miles above Earth. What do scientists speculate it could be used…

Slovakia has approved a plan to cull up to 350 brown bears — nearly a quarter of its estimated population — following the confirmed death of a man in a bear attack. Authorities found the 59-year-old’s body near the central town of Detva after he failed to return from a walk in the forest. Officials…

The back-and-forth between the President Donald Trump’s administration and officials in the state of Maine isn’t slowing down. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) decided to pause federal funding for some school programs in response to Maine’s alleged violations of Title IX. Department Secretary Brooke Rollins sent a letter to Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills…

The Trump administration has reportedly banned American government personnel in China, as well as their family members and contractors with security clearances, from being in romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens. What’s the new policy? According to The Associated Press, the policy was put into effect by departing U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns in January,…

On the heels of President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement, Ford Motor Company is launching a new initiative called “From America, For America.” Starting April 3 and lasting through June 2, all customers will receive employee pricing when they buy certain Ford cars, trucks and minivans. Buyers will pay the same amount as Ford workers, which…

The Food and Drug Administration said it will have to pull back on routine food and drug inspections after a wave of federal support staff layoffs. The Trump administration cut approximately 170 employees from the agency’s Office of Inspections and Investigations, prompting officials to shift attention toward higher-risk cases. While field inspectors remain on the…

The Senate approved a resolution Wednesday, April 2, to cancel President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. Four Republicans crossed party lines to join Democrats. The measure passed 51-48, reflecting growing concern among lawmakers about the economic impact of the White House’s trade strategy. Republicans Susan Collins, Rand Paul, Mitch McConnell and Lisa Murkowski…

President Donald Trump unveils his list of reciprocal tariffs, provoking mixed reactions from lawmakers in Washington, D.C. And the National Weather Service issues a tornado emergency as severe weather sweeps through southern states. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, April 3, 2025. Trump reveals list of countries hit with ‘reciprocal’ tariffs…

Mexican band Los Alegres del Barranco has been banned from entering the U.S. after a recent concert sparked political backlash. The group is accused of promoting cartel violence during a performance in Guadalajara. Cartel imagery onstage triggers backlash During the show, the band displayed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes’s face, also known as “El Mencho,” on screen.…