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Toronto Excludes Tesla from EV Incentives Amid U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions

Toronto has ceased offering financial incentives for Tesla vehicles used as taxis or ride-sharing services, citing ongoing trade disputes with the United States.

FDA Recalls Acne Treatments Over Cancer-Causing Chemical

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of multiple over-the-counter acne treatments due to the presence of benzene, a chemical linked to cancer. Retailers have been instructed to remove the affected products from shelves and online marketplaces.

U.S. Budget Deficit Hits $307 Billion in February

In February, the U.S. federal budget deficit reached $307 billion, marking a 4% increase from the same month in the previous year, according to the Treasury Department.

Trump Administration Nears Decision on TikTok’s U.S. Future

As the April 5 deadline approaches, the Trump administration is actively negotiating the future of TikTok's U.S. operations.

Trump Doubles Down on Canadian Tariffs

President Trump said he would double the tariffs on steel and aluminum in Canada in response to Ontario's move to impose a 25% surcharge on electricity exports.

Google Antitrust Case, States Push for Major Breakup

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that a coalition of 38 attorneys general and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have proposed a final set of remedies to break up Google’s monopoly over internet search engines. The proposal, which follows a landmark antitrust ruling, could force Google to divest its Chrome browser and, if necessary, additional assets such as Android.

Washington Post Editor Resignation Over Blocked Op-Ed

Ruth Marcus, a longtime editor of The Washington Post’s editorial page, resigned after accusing CEO Will Lewis of blocking her editorial criticizing the paper’s new direction. Marcus, who worked at the paper for over 40 years, claimed in an email obtained by Semafor’s Maxwell Tani that her attempt to publish a dissenting op-ed was rejected.

Texas CHIPS Act Invests $700M in Semiconductor Growth

Texas is investing nearly $700 million in taxpayer-funded grants to expand semiconductor manufacturing under the Texas CHIPS Act. The initiative aims to strengthen the state's position as a leader in the U.S. semiconductor industry.

Angel Reese WNBA Strike Threat Looms Over Contract Dispute

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has issued a strong warning to the WNBA, saying that players are prepared to strike if the league does not meet their contract demands.

Trump Announces Pause for Tariffs on Some Mexican Goods

President Donald Trump announced that he has implemented a pause on the tariffs on some Mexican goods until April 2.

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