(NEW YORK) -- An upcoming SpaceX mission on Wednesday will bring the next crew set to work on the International Space Station (ISS), but also return a pair of astronauts back to Earth.
Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams have been in space since June 2024 after they performed the first crewed test flight of Boeing's Starliner. When they launched, they were only supposed to be on the ISS for about a week.
However, NASA and Boeing officials decided to send the uncrewed Starliner back to Earth in September after several issues and keep Wilmore and Williams onboard until early 2025 when Crew-10 was ready to launch on the Dragon spacecraft.
The pair integrated with the ongoing Crew-9 mission aboard the ISS and could not return to Earth until Crew-9 completed its six-month mission and were replaced by Crew-10.
Wilmore and Williams assisted the crew with research and other responsibilities. However, NASA officials said the pair were using up more supplies meant for the ISS crew.
Steve Stich, program manager for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, said that NASA teams spent all summer looking over the data on Starliner and felt there was too much risk with regard to the vehicle's thrusters.
During a press conference in September, Wilmore said he and Williams did not feel let down by anything during the mission.
"Let down? Absolutely not," Wilmore said. "It's never entered my mind. It's a fair question. I can tell you, I thought a lot about this press conference ⊠and what I wanted to say and convey."
"NASA does a great job of making a lot of things look easy," he said, adding, "That's just the way it goes. sometimes because we are pushing the edges of the envelope in everything that we do."
SpaceX and NASA are currently targeting Crew-10 to launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island in Florida around 7:26 p.m. ET with a backup window of Thursday, March 13, at 7:26 p.m. ET. If the mission is successful, it's unclear when exactly Wilmore and Williams will return to Earth.
The crew consists of two NASA astronauts, an astronaut from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and an astronaut from Russia's Roscosmos.
SpaceX will share a live webcast of the mission beginning one hour and 20 minutes prior to liftoff on its website and on its X account. NASA will also air coverage on its X account.
"During their time on the orbiting laboratory, the crew will conduct new research to prepare for human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit and to benefit humanity on Earth," SpaceX said on its website.
SpaceX's contracted missions are part of the larger Commercial Crew Program at NASA, which are certified to perform routine missions to and from the ISS.
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When H.E.R.'s song "Fight For You" from Judas and the Black Messiah won the Oscar for best original song in 2021, she credited her win in part to the days she spent listening to artists like Curtis Mayfield. That quote and her knowledge of the singer's discography have since "paid off," earning her the title of director of the documentary The Makings of Curtis Mayfield, which is about the impact of his music on artists of this generation.
"As I was sitting down with people, the common thing that I recognized the most within the conversations was impact," she tells The Hollywood Reporter. "His nickname is 'a gentle genius,' and I had no idea what that meant until I was listening to how many people were students of his. ... No matter how versed you are in who he is, his presence was so felt and his genius was so felt. People give the credit to Marvin Gaye, and they give some credit to Stevie [Wonder] and thereâs a lot of people who spoke politically to Sly [Stone], but [Mayfield] came before a lot of those people."
The Makings of Curtis Mayfield, which premiered at SXSW, features interviews with famous musicians â but not just anyone made the cut. H.E.R. says her focus was on recruiting "people who had a connection" or "visceral reaction" to Curtis, noting her chat with Dr. Dre was "really special."
"We were in his space [Dr. Dreâs home studio], and he knew so much about Curtis," H.E.R. says. "He had these child-like reactions to the music in real time. When people experience Dr. Dreâs love for Curtis in this doc, they get a different Dr. Dre. I think that is so powerful. In that interview, you get to see how he influenced hip hop."
NACOGDOCHES â Our news partners at KETK report that Advanced Practice Registered Nurses could soon have full practice authority in rural East Texas. Rep. Joanne Shofner filed HB 2532 on Feb. 6 that would allow APRNs to practice as independent practitioners. The bill will give APRNs the ability to treat health problems and prescribe medications (including controlled substances). In order to qualify, APRNâs must apply to the Texas Board of Nursing and pay an application fee. The deadline for the fee will vary by program and school. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) range from nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists and clinical nurse specialists. Continue reading Rep. Shofner introduces bill to improve healthcare in rural East Texas
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Express-News reports The woman convicted of killing Selena Quintanilla believes she has served her time as her parole eligibility fast approaches, a relative recently told the New York Post. Yolanda SaldĂvar, a San Antonio native, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years for the murder of the 23-year-old “Queen of Tejano” at a Corpus Christi hotel on March 31, 1995. SaldĂvar is now 64 years old. The relative, who was not named in the article, told the Post that SaldĂvar “feels like she’s a political prisoner at this point,” adding, “Enough is enough.” SaldĂvar was the president of Quintanilla’s fan club before she killed the singer after the star confronted her over embezzlement alegations, which SaldĂvar has denied. Quintanilla had conquered the Spanish music scene and was on the verge of an English crossover before she was shot and killed two weeks before her 24th birthday.
AUSTIN – The San Antonio Express-News says Republican state leaders pushing a private school voucher plan have emphasized it would transform the face of education in Texas. They also say its cost would be limited to $1 billion for the first year. But projections from the nonpartisan Legislative Budget Board show demand for the program providing students with taxpayer funds to subsidize homeschooling or private education options could quickly outpace that initial investment, pressuring lawmakers to pour more and more money into it, while pulling millions from public schools. According to the LBB, demand for the program is projected to grow from $1 billion worth of vouchers for its first year of operation in 2027 to $3.2 billion the following year, then $3.8 billion and $4.6 billion by 2030. In other words, the $1 billion budget line on this bienniumâs state budget could grow to more than $8 billion over the two-year period up for approval by the Legislature in 2029 as more and more students seek a voucher.
State Sen. Brandon Creighton, a Conroe Republican carrying his chamberâs version of the voucher bill, Senate Bill 2, has described the fiscal note as a âfairy taleâ because lawmakers would need to sign off on any future funding increases. âSenate Bill 2 is entirely subject to a future appropriations process and the Legislature making a decision to grow the population of students served,â he said during a committee hearing earlier this year. Although the programâs initial investment would be set at $1 billion under Creightonâs bill, there are other pathways to grow it, even without lawmakersâ support. Gov. Greg Abbott, the stateâs biggest voucher proponent, has been able to circumvent the Legislature for funding increases in the past, namely with his ongoing border security initiative, Operation Lone Star, which began with an appropriation from the Legislature of less than $3 billion. Abbott grew the program by billions more while the Legislature was out of session by moving money amongst state agencies with the approval of a small group of lawmakers, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the House speaker. Critics warn the same thing could happen with vouchers. âWhat will most likely happen based on what weâve seen in other states, to start drawing down those dollars⊠itâs really unlimited,â said Jaime Puente, a policy analyst with the left-leaning group Every Texan who is critical of vouchers. âItâs really an unlimited amount of funding, an unlimited amount of seats that people will be advertised to with state dollars.â
(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday escalated a trade war with Canada, imposing a fresh round of tariffs on steel and aluminum products, threatening additional duties, and reiterating a call for Canada to give up its sovereignty and become a part of the United States.
Top Canadian officials responded forcefully, saying the country would keep its countermeasures in place until Trump withdraws U.S. tariffs.
Trump announced the new policies a day after Ontario slapped a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to the U.S., saying that he is adding another 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, bringing the total to 50%.
Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the increased tariff "will go into effect TOMORROW MORNING, March 12th."
The U.S. imports more steel and aluminum from Canada than any other country.
In an interview on Tuesday after Trump's announcement, Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged Trump to withdraw the tariffs, threatening to further escalate the standoff by shutting off electricity Canada supplies to the U.S.
"That's the last thing I want to do," Ford told CNBC. "I want to send more electricity down to the U.S., to our closest allies."
"Is it a tool in our toolkit? 100%. And as [Trump] continues to hurt Canadian families, Ontario families, I won't hesitate to do that," Ford continued.
A spokesperson for Canada's incoming Prime Minister Mark Carney described Trump's latest tariffs as an "attack on Canadian workers, families and businesses."
"My government will keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect and make credible, reliable commitments to free and fair trade," the spokesperson added in a statement to ABC News.
Trump also said in his post that he will "shortly be declaring a National Emergency on Electricity" in the area impacted by the tariffs from Canada. He said that the national emergency will "allow the U.S to quickly do what has to be done" to respond to the tariff from Canada, without providing any specifics on what actions the U.S. might take.
Earlier Tuesday, Ford urged Trump to reconsider his tariffs, saying that they are "causing chaos."
"Markets are tanking. He needs to drop his tariffs and come to the table to negotiate a fair trade deal. Until he does, we wonât back down," Ford said in a post on X.
The announcement from Trump escalated a trade war between set off last week after the U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada. In a near-immediate response, Canada slapped a 25% retaliatory tariff on $30 billion worth of goods. Tariffs on an additional $125 billion worth of products will take effect in 21 days, then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said
Trudeau sharply criticized the tariffs, calling them a "dumb" policy that does not "make sense."
The tit-for-tat measures reignited a trade war that had been averted a month earlier, when Trump paused the implementation of tariffs after reaching an agreement with Canada on border enforcement.
In late February, Trump alleged that illicit drugs such as fentanyl had continued to enter the U.S. through Canada, despite the agreements reached weeks earlier to address the issue.
Since September, nearly all fentanyl seized by the U.S. came through the Southern border with Mexico, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agency. Less than 1% of fentanyl was seized at the northern border with Canada, the CBP found.
The reason for the tariffs is based on a false allegation about Canada as a major source of drugs entering the U.S., Trudeau said last week.
As part of his announcement on Tuesday, Trump threatened to impose additional retaliatory tariffs on Canada if duties on U.S. goods remain in place.
"If other egregious, long time Tariffs are not likewise dropped by Canada, I will substantially increase, on April 2nd, the Tariffs on Cars coming into the U.S. which will, essentially, permanently shut down the automobile manufacturing business in Canada," Trump said in the Truth Social post.
He also called on Canada to drop their tariffs on dairy farmers, and again asserted that Canada should become America's 51st state.
"The artificial line of separation drawn many years ago will finally disappear, and we will have the safest and most beautiful Nation anywhere in the World â And your brilliant anthem, âO Canada,â will continue to play, but now representing a GREAT and POWERFUL STATE within the greatest Nation that the World has ever seen!," Trump said in the post.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
ABC News' William Gretsky contributed to this report.
Anika Noni Rose, the actress who provides the voice of the Disney Princess Tiana, is expressing her disappointment about the recent cancellation of the Disney+ TV series centered around her character.
In a post to Instagram on Tuesday, Rose shared a statement to fans of her character and the 2009 film The Princess and the Frog who were looking forward to the show, which was called Tiana, centered on her life as a new princess.
âI too am deeply disappointed that the continuation of Tianaâs journey in series form has been cut short,â Rose wrote. âThe series was a long time coming, and a lot of beautiful work was put into it by all of the creatives involved, including but not limited to long time champion Jenn Lee, our wonderful writer/director Joyce Sherri, some fabulous animators and an amazing music team.â
Tiana was first announced in 2020. It was canceled earlier in March 2025. A short-form project based on The Princess and the Frog is now being developed at Disney+.
Walt Disney Animation Studios pulled the plug on the series after it decided to no longer prioritize original longform content for streaming. The Hollywood Reporter first shared the news of the show's cancellation, confirming that there would be some layoffs as a result of this shift in business strategy.
âAs hurtful as it is for anything youâve put your heart and soul in to be prematurely ended, my hope is that when what is now to be a Tiana Special Event airs, that all of you beautiful, loving, loyal fans whoâve been championing not just the series, but a Princess and the Frog sequel, tune in,â Rose wrote. âShow your love and your desire in the numbers. Make that desire an undeniable and real thing. Until then, we will be continuing to work hard to bring you the most beautiful content we can.â
Thomas Cooper is seen in a photo released by his family's attorneys. Fieger Law
(TROY, Mich.) -- Three people have been charged with second-degree murder after a 5-year-old boy was killed when a hyperbaric chamber exploded at a medical facility in Michigan earlier this year, officials announced Tuesday.
Thomas Cooper died on Jan. 31 in the incident at the Oxford Center in Troy, officials said.
The chamber contained 100% oxygen, making it extremely flammable, Lt. Keith Young of the Detroit Fire Department said at the time.
Safety protocols from the National Fire Protection Association and the manufacturer of the hyperbaric chamber were "completely disregarded" at the time of the boy's death, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
"Due to many failures by men and women who would call themselves medical professionals -- and wanton or willful disregard for the likelihood that their actions would cause the death of a patient -- 5-year-old Thomas Cooper was killed," Nessel said at a press briefing announcing the charges on Tuesday.
The owner of the Oxford Center, 58-year-old Tamela Peterson, and two other employees of the facility -- safety manager Jeffrey Mosteller, 64, and Gary Marken, 65, the primary management assistant -- have now been charged with second-degree murder in connection with his death, according to Nessel's office.
They also face an alternative charge of involuntary manslaughter. Nessel said a jury will ultimately decide if the state has enough evidence to prove the murder charge.
Nessel said they are confident the second-degree murder charge, which could potentially lead to a life sentence, is appropriate. The charge requires the prosecution to prove the defendant "knowingly created a very high risk of death or great bodily harm, knowing that death or harm would be the likely result of their actions."
Peterson's attorney, Thomas Cranmer, pushed back against the charges.
âWhat happened here is an unfortunate accident. This is not a murder case as the prosecution has alleged," Cranmer said in a statement. "We look forward to having all of the facts of this tragedy produced in a court of law."
Marken's attorney also maintained this was "an accident and not an intentional act" and denied the employee had any involvement in the hyperbaric chamber.
"We realize that everyone wants answers to how this happened, but that will have to be left up to the experts," the attorney, Raymond Cassar, said in a statement to ABC News. "The charges against him come as a shock to both him and his family as Gary was not involved with the overseeing of the hyperbaric chamber."
The operator of the hyperbaric chamber, 60-year-old Aleta Moffitt, also faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter and one count of falsifying medical records, Nessel's office said.
Moffitt's attorney described her as a "dedicated professional with many years of experience in the healthcare industry."
"She has always been a committed and hardworking individual, adhering to all corporate policies and procedures while prioritizing the well-being of her patients," Moffitt's attorney, Ellen Michaels, said in a statement. "As we move forward, we will carefully review all discovery materials provided by investigators and conduct a thorough analysis with the assistance of experts."
The Oxford Center said it has been cooperating with multiple investigations into the "tragic accident" and is "disappointed" in the decision to file charges.
"The timing of these charges is surprising, as the typical protocol after a fire-related accident has not yet been completed," the Oxford Center said in a statement. "There are still outstanding questions about how this occurred. Yet, the Attorney General's office proceeded to pursue charges without those answers."
"Our highest priority every day is the safety and wellbeing of the children and families we serve, which continues during this process," the statement added.
The defendants appeared in court in handcuffs for their arraignment Tuesday afternoon.
The prosecutor, Chris Kessel, argued that Peterson has been impeding the investigation, has the means to flee and was disregarding safety protocols. Meanwhile, Peterson's attorney, Gerald Gleeson, countered that she has not been charged with obstruction, is not a flight risk and that both her parents used the facility's hyperbaric chambers regularly, discounting that she was "operating these with reckless abandon."
A judge ultimately set Peterson's bond at $2 million and ordered that she not return to the Oxford Center's facilities and to cease all operations of their hyperbaric chambers, among other conditions.
"This is a very serious case," Magistrate Elizabeth Chiappelli said. "It involves the death of a young child in a horrific way. And I'm not going to use the term tragic because I think a lot of what we're looking at was disregard of safety protocols that created the risk of this happening. And that's exactly why we're here today."
Kessel alleged that Marken had been tampering with the hyperbaric chamber that exploded and had been rolling back the number of cycles to make it seem newer than it was.
"He was literally making this a ticking time bomb," Kessel said.
Cassar, Marken's attorney, said his client had not been to the Troy facility in over three years.
Chiappelli set both Marken's and Mosteller's bond at $250,000, while Moffitt's was set at $100,000.
The defendants stood mute, meaning a not guilty plea would be entered on their behalf.
Their arrests on Monday followed an "extensive and difficult investigation," Troy Police Department Chief of Police Josh Jones said in a statement.
Thomas was killed "within seconds" when a single spark appears to have ignited a fire inside the chamber, according to Nessel. His mother was also injured, authorities said.
"Fires inside a hyperbaric chamber are considered a terminal event. Every such fire is almost certainly fatal, and this is why many procedures and essential safety practices have been developed to keep a fire from ever occurring," Nessel said. "The investigation into this tragedy has revealed how the Oxford Center in Troy and several of its key decision makers held safety among their lowest considerations in their hyperbaric treatment practice."
Nessel detailed several safety standards she said were "completely disregarded by the Oxford Center staff" on the day of Thomas' death. According to Nessel, the investigation found that the daily maintenance check was not performed, the pre-dive safety check was not conducted on Thomas, an "essential" patient-worn grounding strap was not used, there was no medical doctor or safety supervisor on the premises at the time of the treatment and the treatment was not performed by a licensed technician.
Yearly inspections of the hyperbaric chamber, as suggested by the manufacturer, were also not conducted, according to Nessel.
"This was an unscrupulous business, operating powerful machines beyond their manufacturers' intended term of use on children's bodies -- over and over again -- to provide unaccredited and debunked so-called treatments, chiefly because it brought cash into the door," Nessel said.
The Oxford Center provides hyperbaric oxygen therapy for children with autism, ADHD and autoimmune diseases and other health conditions, the district attorney's office said. The Troy location has closed, while a second location in Brighton has ceased use of a hyperbaric chamber, Peterson's attorney, Gleeson, said during Tuesday's hearing.
An attorney representing Thomas' family said the arrests "mark a crucial step towards accountability."
"Under no circumstances should this have ever happened," the attorney, James Harrington of Fieger Law, said in a statement. "This tragedy highlights the need for stronger oversight, regulation, design safety features of hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments to prevent similar incidents in the future."
"The Cooper family is committed to ensuring that those responsible for this unspeakable loss are held fully accountable," he continued. "It is critical that the justice system addresses the failures that allowed this to happen, and that steps are taken to protect our communities from these dangers in the future."
(AUSTIN, Texas) -- The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with 25 cases confirmed over the last five days, bringing the total to 223 cases, according to new data published Tuesday.
Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, with 80 unvaccinated and 138 of unknown status, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). At least 29 people have been hospitalized so far.
Just five cases have occurred in people vaccinated with one dose of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to the data.
The new data in Texas comes as the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reported two "probable" cases of measles in the state on Tuesday
The department said the patients had exposure "associated with the Texas and New Mexico outbreak" and are reporting experiencing symptoms consistent with measles. OSDH said there's currently no public health threat associated with the two cases.
In the Texas outbreak, children and teenagers between ages 5 and 17 make up the majority of cases at 98, followed by children ages 4 and under at 76 cases, according to the data.
"Due to the highly contagious nature of this disease, additional cases are likely to occur in the outbreak area and the surrounding communities. DSHS is working with local health departments to investigate the outbreak," the department said in a press release.
So far, just one death has been reported in an unvaccinated school-aged child, according to the DSHS. The child did not have any known underlying conditions, according to the department.
The Texas death was the first measles death recorded in the U.S. in a decade, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A possible second measles death was recorded last week after an unvaccinated New Mexico resident tested positive for the virus. The New Mexico Department of Health said the official cause of death is still under investigation.
Gaines County is the epicenter of the Texas outbreak, with 156 cases confirmed among residents, according to the DSHS. State health data shows the number of vaccine exemptions in Gaines County has grown dramatically.
In 2013, roughly 7.5% of kindergartners in the county had parents or guardians who filed for an exemption for at least one vaccine. Ten years later, that number rose to more than 17.5% -- one of the highest in all of Texas, according to state health data.
As of Thursday, the CDC has confirmed a total of 222 cases in 12 states so far this year in Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington.
The total, however, is likely an undercount due to delays in reporting from states to the federal government.
The majority of nationally confirmed cases are in people who are unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown. Of the cases, 4% are among those who received one dose of the MMR shot and 2% are among those who received two doses, according to the CDC.
Children and teenagers also make up the majority of cases in Texas with 175 infections confirmed among those ages 19 and under, CDC data shows.
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known to humans. Just one infected patient can spread measles to up to nine out of 10 susceptible close contacts, according to the CDC.
Health officials have been urging anyone who isn't vaccinated to receive the MMR vaccine.
The CDC currently recommends that people receive two vaccine doses, the first at ages 12 to 15 months and the second between 4 and 6 years old. One dose is 93% effective, and two doses are 97% effective, the CDC says. Most vaccinated adults don't need a booster.
For those living in the outbreak area, Texas health officials are recommending that parents consider an early dose of the MMR vaccine for children between 6 months and 11 months, and that adults receive a second MMR dose if they only received one in the past.
Last week, the CDC said in a post on X that it was on the ground in Texas, partnering with DSHS officials to respond to the measles outbreak.
Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000 due to the highly effective vaccination program, according to the CDC. However, CDC data shows vaccination rates have been lagging in recent years.
ABC News Youri Benadjaoud contributed to this report.
(LONDON) -- Twenty-one passengers were killed after a train in Pakistan was attacked and hundreds were taken hostage by the militant Balochistan Liberation Army on Tuesday, according to the Pakistani military.
Four military members conducting a rescue operation and 33 terrorists, members of the BLA, have been killed, according to the military.
The military operation has ended, according to a Pakistani military official.
On Tuesday, a U.S. official told ABC News at least 450 people were taken hostage on the train and said six Pakistani military personnel were killed.
The separatist militant group claimed it had taken 182 military and security personnel hostage on the train, according to a post on Telegram, but said they had released the majority of the civilians on board. The group claimed a higher number of casualties in the attack, saying they killed 20 Pakistani military personnel and shot down a drone.
The BLA had threatened to kill all the hostages if Pakistan's military tries to rescue them, the official said.
The BLA blew up part of the track, forcing the train to stop, before they boarded and took control, according to the official.
The attack happened in mountainous area right before a tunnel, making a rescue very difficult, they said.
Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the attack and said the government would not make any concessions to "beasts who fire on innocent passengers."
The train was trapped in a tunnel after the tracks were blown up and militants opened fire on it, reportedly injuring the driver, local authorities and police have told media.
The BLA believes the Balochistan region of Pakistan, in the country's far west bordering Iran and Afghanistan, should be allowed to break off from Pakistan. They are well-known for committing terror attacks in Pakistan. The BLA also attacked Jaffar Express trains in August 2013 and October 2016.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
TEXARKANA â The Texarkana Police Department is currently searching for a driver who was involved in a hit and run that left a woman critically injured on Friday, according to our news partners at KETK. Texarkana PD said a woman pedestrian was critically injured after she was hit by a white SUV in the 2300 block of New Boston Road at around 10:20 p.m. on Friday night. Officials are searching for the driver and are asking anyone who lives near the hit and run scene to check their security cameras for a white SUV in the area near that time. âWeâve been working non-stop all weekend to track down the driver, but we still havenât been able to identify the vehicle. If you live or work in the area, please check your security cameras! If you see anything that might helpâno matter how smallâplease reach out to us. It could well be the break that we need.â Anyone information can contact Texarkana PD by phone at 903-798-3876 and any video can be submitted to the Texarkana Police Department online through their new online evidence portal.
TYLER â The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center in Tyler, in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, has successfully dismantled a sophisticated credit card skimming operation, leading to the arrest of two Romanian citizens. The operation is estimated to have prevented more than $5.2 million in potential losses to victims in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. During the execution of a search warrant at the suspects’ residence, law enforcement officers uncovered a fully operational credit card skimmer factory, where the suspects were actively constructing and assembling skimming devices designed to attach to ATMs. Authorities seized hundreds of altered credit cards containing stolen victim information, approximately $16,000 in cash and tools and equipment used to manufacture skimming devices. Continue reading Suspects arrested in major credit card skimming operation
(NEW YORK) -- U.S. stocks dropped on Tuesday, extending losses suffered a day earlier amid a fresh round of tariffs on Canada and concern about a possible recession.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down about 475 points, or 1.15%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.75%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq ticked down 0.15%.
The selloff on Tuesday extended a days-long market decline touched off by U.S. tariffs imposed last week on Canada, Mexico and China, some of which were delayed.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced retaliatory measures on Canada after they slapped a 25% tariff on electricity sent to the U.S., saying that he is imposing an additional 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, bringing those tariffs to 50%.
Hours later, Ontario Premier Doug Ford issued a joint statement with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on X announcing the suspension of the 25% surcharge on electricity sent to the U.S.
The withdrawal of the surcharge came alongside an agreement to hold a meeting at the White House on Thursday to discuss a renewal of the trade agreement between the U.S. and Canada, the statement said.
The increased tariffs on steel and aluminum are still expected to go into effect on Wednesday as planned, White House spokesperson Kush Desai told ABC News Tuesday afternoon.
The tit for tat marked the latest in a global trade war that intensified a day earlier, when China slapped retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., deepening trade tensions between the worldâs two largest economies.
On Monday, the tech-heavy Nasdaq plummeted 4%, recording its worst day of trading since 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 each dropped more than 2% on Monday.
The market drawdown on Monday extended losses last week. The S&P 500 recorded its worst week since September.
When asked about a potential recession in an interview broadcast on Sunday, Trump said tariffs imposed in recent days could bring about a "period of transition."
"I hate to predict things like that," Trump told Fox News in an interview recorded on Thursday. "It takes a little time, but I think it should be great for us.â
In response to a question later on Sunday about his reluctance to rule out a recession, Trump said: "I tell you what, of course you hesitate. Who knows?"
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is expected Tuesday morning to release a report on how many jobs are open in the economy, which could provide another clue about the strength of economy amid the new recession concerns. An inflation report is expected Wednesday.
AUSTIN (AP) -After one of the worst single day sell-offs in Tesla’s history, President Donald Trump threw his support behind his advisor, billionaire Elon Musk, vowing to buy one of his cars on Tuesday.
Tesla has been pummeled this year under competition from rival electric vehicles, particularly out of China, as well as his close association with Trump and with far right causes globally.
Shares have plummeted 45% in 2025 and on Monday tumbled more than 15% to $222.15, the lowest since late October, reflecting newfound pessimism as sales crater around the globe.
In an overnight post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Musk is âputting it on the lineâ to help the country. Trump claimed in the post that âRadical Left Lunaticsâ were attempting to âillegally and collusively boycott Tesla, one of the World’s great automakers, and Elon’s âbaby.”
The stock climbed more than 3% before the market open on Tuesday.
Federal prosecutors charged a woman in connection with a string of vandalism against a Colorado Tesla dealership, which included Molotov cocktails being thrown at vehicles and the words âNazi carsâ spray painted on the building.
Musk pumped $270 million into Trump’s campaign heading into the 2024 election, appeared on stage with him and cheered Trump’s victory over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in November. Tesla stock soared to $479 per share by mid-December, but have since lost 45% of their value.
Musk has become the face of the Trump administration’s slash-and-burn government downsizing efforts, known as the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. The department has promised massive federal worker layoffs and aims to drastically reduce government spending.
Analysts have said Musk’s shift to right-wing politics doesn’t appear to sit well with potential Tesla buyers, generally perceived to be wealthy and progressive consumers.
Tesla sales are falling precipitously in California, the company’s biggest U.S. market, and the company recorded its first annual global sales decline last year. Similarly, Tesla sales plunged 45% in Europe in January, according to research firm Jato Dynamics, even as overall electric vehicle sales rose. The sales numbers were particularly bad in Germany and France.
The latest auto sales figure from China show that Tesla sales there have been nearly halved from February a year ago, although the decline is largely due increased competition from domestic EV companies.
But sales in the U.S. have fallen due to competition, and a country sharply divided about Trump.
U.S. Analysts at UBS Global Research expect deliveries to fall 5% in the first quarter and full year compared to the same periods for 2024.
âOur UBS Evidence Lab data shows low delivery times for the Model 3 and Model Y (generally within two weeks) in key markets which we believe is indicative of softer demand,â they wrote.
Tesla is not the only Musk-led company to run into trouble recently. His X social media platform crashed several times on Monday, which Musk claimed was a âmassive” cyberattack. But like the clear-cutting he’s done with federal jobs, Musk slashed the number of employees at X and technology experts warned of increased vulnerability.
Last week, a rocket launched by Musk’s SpaceX exploded and broke apart over Florida, about two months after another of the company’s rockets failed.
(DALLAS) -- A shift is on the horizon at Southwest Airlines. The carrier known for its customer-friendly policies and affordable airfare announced changes to its baggage and fare structure in an effort to cater to a broader range of travelers.
While the low-cost airline has long stood out for offering two free checked bags for all passengers, starting May 28, some customers will see charges for checked baggage.
The most notable change from the Dallas-based carrier that was announced Tuesday impacts those not holding certain status levels with Southwestâs Rapid Rewards program.
Southwest Airlines will continue to offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members as well as its Business Select travelers.
A-List Members and other select customers will still receive one free checked bag, the airline said. However, those without qualifying status will now face a charge for their first and second checked bags, subject to weight and size limitations.
"We have tremendous opportunity to meet current and future customer needs, attract new customer segments we donât compete for today, and return to the levels of profitability that both we and our shareholders expect," President and CEO Bob Jordan said.
Why Southwest is changing baggage fees?
For passengers traveling on lower-priced fares, such as Wanna Get Away or Wanna Get Away Plus, the changes outlined reflect a move toward more targeted options for a range of travelers from budget conscious to frequent flyers, which the airline hinted at in December.
Southwest Rapid Rewards program points changes, assigned seats and more
In addition to the new baggage fees, Southwestâs Rapid Rewards program will also have some changes for earning points.
Customers who fly Business Select will earn more points, while those on lower-tier options -- like Wanna Get Away fares -- will earn fewer.
The airline is also introducing a new Basic fare category for the lowest-priced tickets starting May 28 ahead of rolling out assigned seating and extra legroom options.
"Weâre evolving our business to create more choice for our current and future customers," Jordan said.
Southwest is working to expand its reach with flights now available to book through Expedia, and an industry-standard partnership with Icelandair.
Flight credits issued for tickets purchased on or after May 28 will expire one year or earlier from the date of ticketing, depending on the fare type purchased.
