A Community Education Council meeting in Manhattan was disrupted by around 100 trans rights activists through silent dancing and heckling to oppose policies on transgender athletes. This ongoing protest has been led by trans teacher Alaina Daniels to challenge the council's review of gender identity sports policies, causing significant disruptions to other educational discussions.
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President Donald Trump announced new tariffs, imposing a 10% baseline tax on most imports, with increased rates for nations with trade surpluses. Notable exceptions include Canada and Mexico due to existing agreements. High tariffs target China, the EU, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, with a new 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles, sparking concerns of global retaliation.
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