Ukraine: Ceasefire involving troops from UK and France?
Henry Frederick
Sun, 04/13/2025 - 09:07
DW News / Despite a diplomatic surge between Washington and Moscow, there has been little meaningful progress on Donald Trump's aim of achieving a ceasefire in Russia's war on Ukraine. Trump vented his frustration at the lack of progress ahead of the latest talks between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russia's Vladimir Putin. A new vision for a ceasefire has emerged involving troops from France and the United Kingdom.
Kristi Noem cosplays as ICE agent for new social media photo op
Henry Frederick
Sat, 04/12/2025 - 15:43
Megyn Kelly / April 9, 2025 / Megyn Kelly is joined by the hosts of the RealClearPolitics podcast, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon, to discuss Kristi Noem cosplaying as an ICE agent in full hair and makeup, her recent history of negative PR, why she's doing great work as DHS Secretary but needs to stop the social media photo-ops and more.
New Smyrna Beach's new top cop now making $165,000; City was silent for 3 days on his pay
Henry Frederick
Sat, 04/12/2025 - 08:07
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EW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Christopher Kirk, New Smyrna Beach's new top cop, is getting paid $165,000.
Probation officer with Florida's Dept. of Juvenile Justice said to have caused a multi-vehicle crash on the South Causeway in New Smyrna Beach; to be arraigned April 23 in Daytona
Henry Frederick
Sat, 04/12/2025 - 04:50
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- The motorist who law enforcement said caused a multi-vehicle crash 11 days ago on the South Causeway is recovering from his injuries at Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach.
F-16s unleashed over Ukraine... Russia is furious
Henry Frederick
Sat, 04/12/2025 - 02:58
The Military Show / April 11, 2025 / Ukraine’s F-16s are dominating the skies—striking targets, intercepting missiles, and exposing cracks in Russia’s defenses. Backed by European allies, Ukraine now flies daily combat missions over occupied territories. With more jets arriving and Russian air systems falling apart, Putin’s grip is slipping fast.
Democrats accuse Trump of manipulating the markets
Henry Frederick
Sat, 04/12/2025 - 01:31
FRANCE 24 English / April 11, 2025 / Donald Trump is being accused of market manipulation after posting on social media that it was a “great time to buy,” just hours before reversing his stance on the trade war—a move that caused stock markets worldwide to surge.
Retired Judge Joe Will on Trump & Tariffs: Wishing 'Congress would find the common sense and courage to use its constitutional authority to reign in this would-be dictator'
Henry Frederick
Thu, 04/10/2025 - 11:43
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- On this, the first day of the golden age of America, I would like to mention that it is not the constitutional duty of the executive to impose tariffs. That duty is assigned to the Congress and the Congress alone.
US-China: Who has the better prospects of withstanding a prolonged trade dispute?
Henry Frederick
Thu, 04/10/2025 - 09:52
DW News / Apr 10, 2025 / China is continuing to seek adequate responses as it remains the target of massive US trade tariffs despite US President Donald Trump's turnaround decision on Wednesday to pause the hefty levies he had just imposed on dozens of other countries. Trump has raised the tariff on Chinese imports to the US to 125%, up from the 104% levy that went into force on Wednesday. Beijing, in its turn, may well once more up the 84% tariffs it applied to US imports on Wednesday in retaliation to Trump's initial move.
What prompted Trump to pause the tariffs affecting the global economy?
Henry Frederick
Thu, 04/10/2025 - 06:51
FRANCE 24 English / April 10, 2025 / Financial markets in the Asia Pacific have jumped this Thursday following Donald Trump's abrupt decision to pause most of his so-called reciprocal tariffs. After announcing the measures on April 2nd, the US president urged people to remain calm while major stocks plummeted. On Wednesday, though, it was ultimately Trump who reversed course -- putting off imposing the levies for 90 days to give markets breathing room and allow for negotiations.
'Interim' tag removed from New Smyrna Beach Police Chief Chris Kirk's job title
Henry Frederick
Wed, 04/09/2025 - 06:58
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Chris Kirk is officially New Smyrna Beach Police Department's new top cop
Donald Trump's "explosive" global tariffs takes full effect
BBC New / April 9, 2025 / Donald Trump's "explosive" tariffs are now in effect, including 104% on China, the world's biggest exporter. Also on the list are 60 of the "worst offending" countries - who will face tariffs ranging from 11% to 50%. The additional tariffs on China kicked in after Beijing refused to meet Trump's deadline to withdraw its own retaliatory levies on the US. Trump has said that the tariffs are vital for his economic vision, but experts warn a full scale trade war is a possibility.
US's 104% tariffs on China to take effect on Wednesday
FRANCE 24 English / April 9, 2025 / Tariffs that will effectively double the price of everything that comes from China to the United States is set to take effect at midnight on Wednesday, as Beijing stood firm on its plan to slap retaliatory duties on US imports in response to Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs. Meanwhile, the White House says nearly 70 countries have come forward to try and negotiate a deal out of the punitive tariffs. US stocks tumbled again after a brief rally.
Debbie Harry pays tribute to her Late bandmate Clem Burke: ‘I miss you’
Entertainment World / Debbie Harry Pays Tribute to Her Late Bandmate Clem Burke: ‘I miss you.’
Clem Burke, drummer for Blondie, died on Monday, April 7, 2025, of cancer. He was 70 years old.
Halifax Health and community partners unveil World Class Falls Prevention and Assessment Program
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Halifax Health announces the launch of the region’s most comprehensive Falls Prevention and Assessment Program, now available at local YMCA locations.
