President Donald Trump said Friday he may move forward with limited military strikes against Iran. This comes as Iranian negotiators say they will have a proposal for a new nuclear deal within days.

When reporters asked Friday whether President Trump would take limited military action against Iran, he said I guess I can say I am considering that.

Iran had better negotiate a fair deal, he said later.

The president on Thursday gave Iran a deadline of 10 to 15 days to reach what he called a meaningful deal or otherwise, "bad things happen."

The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group was in the Mediterranean Sea Friday, the latest addition to a weeks-long buildup of U.S. military presence in the region.

A complete military buildup near Iran is expected within the next weeks, according to a senior U.S. official who spoke to the Associated Press.

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Both the U.S. and Iran have indicated war is a possibility if nuclear talks don't reach a satisfactory stage.

We are prepared for diplomacy, and we are prepared for negotiation as much as we are prepared for war, Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday.

But White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned Wednesday the two countries were still very far apart on some issues.

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President Trump is moving forward with an alternative tariff plan after the Supreme Court ruled against the presidents authority to impose global tariffs enacted under an emergency powers law.

Trump announced on Truth Social he signed a Global 10% Tariff on all Countries Friday evening after calling the courts decision deeply disappointing but contending the decision made a presidents ability to both regulate trade and impose tariffs more powerful and more crystal clear rather than less.

Trump terminated reciprocal and fentanyl related tariffs utilizing the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which the Supreme Court ruled against his authority to use 6-3, and signed a proclamation imposing a temporary 10 percent import duty taking effect Tuesday for a period of 150 days under Section 122 of the Trace Act of 1974.

Certain critical minerals, metals, natural resources, agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, electronics, vehicles, aerospace products, textiles from specific countries and informational materials would not be subject to the surcharge according to the White House.

We're going straight ahead with 10% straight across the board, which was the absolute right to do, and that's taking place. That's a lot of money coming into our country. And then during that period of about five months, we are doing the various investigations necessary to put fair tariffs or tariffs period on other countries. So we're doing that period, but we're immediately instituting the 10% provision, which we're allowed to do, and in the end, I think we'll take in more money than we've taken in before, Trump told Scripps News earlier in the day.

The authority has a cap of 15 percent and requires congressional action to extend it beyond 150 days.

Section 122 allows the president to put tariffs in place for balance of payments purposes. These can be worldwide. It has limitation. It could potentially be imposed quickly. Again, we haven't ever seen it used, but that's what it appears from the statute, said Greta Peisch, partner at Wiley Rein and former general counsel at USTR under the Biden administration.

Officials said national security tariffs under Section 232 and existing Section 301 tariffs would remain in place. The administration also plans to initiate further Section 301 investigations in the coming days, according to United States Trade Representative Amb. Jamieson Greer.

We expect these investigations to cover most major trading partners and to address areas of concern such as industrial excess capacity, forced labor, pharmaceutical pricing practices, discrimination against U.S. technology companies and digital goods and services, digital services taxes, ocean pollution, and practices related to the trade in seafood, rice, and other products, Greer stated.

Trump enacted the tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act last year on what he called liberation day in an effort to balance what the administration viewed as unfair trade with other nations. His tariff agenda underpinned his economic policy as he leaned on tariffs in negotiations with other nations to resolve conflicts and reach trade deals.

Greer rejected that the ruling undermines the presidents negotiating ability.

"It doesn't really matter what tool we use, Greer said. Obviously, we have to have them be legally sufficient, and that is why, over the past year, countries in good faith have negotiated with us. They've concluded deals. We signed one last night with Indonesia. We have more to come in the coming weeks and months. So they know, they understand even better, I think, than a lot of people in the United States, exactly how serious the President is about implementing his policy. And that's why they've signed the deals. They've told us they're going to state, stick to it, and we're going to hold ours as well."

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The court's opinion came down as President Trump met with governors at the White House Friday morning. The president was handed a note from an aide, and called the ruling a disgrace, according to a source familiar with the meeting. Another source familiar with the meeting said it was a productive meeting, but that the president ended it early after the tariff news broke.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said the ruling completely overshadowed what he believed was getting ready to be a very productive meeting with the President, noting the president talked about the economy and public safety.

The administration was devastated by the ruling, according to a source familiar with the administrations thinking, who noted the administration had tried to do as much as they could to prepare for it. The day was about how Trump could save face and show strength, according to the source.

Greer said there was confidence behind the scenes.

"There was, I would say extreme confidence, right? These are plans. Listen, we've been planning tariff policies for five years. The President left office first term, and there are lots of options. That's why it is relatively easy for us on the same day that the tariff would shut down, because we implement them, Greer said.

The president has frequently underscored the importance of his tariff policy in public remarks ahead of the Supreme Court decision. Several hours after it, the President took the press briefing room podium to address the case directly.

The process takes a little more time, but the end result is going to get us more money, and I think it's going to be great, Trump said.

The ruling comes as the president has sought to press a positive economic message in a mid-term election year, amidst Americans concerns with the economy.

I do think it's a strong economy, and I think Trump shares that view, said economist Stephen Moore.

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The same day as the administration grappled with the Supreme Courts ruling, it also dealt with new data that showed the countrys gross domestic product growth cooled, increasing at a 1.4 percent annual rate the fourth qarter, down from 4.4 percent previously.

Moore called Fridays GDP report number disappointing, but pointed to last years government shutdown and added the government sector of the economy shrank and the private sector grew, which is exactly what conservatives like me want to see.

Trump said there was still much to do during remarks in Rome, GA the evening prior to the ruling but touted what he views as economic success with inflation, tax cuts, regulations cuts and trade policies.

We've achieved more in one year than most administrations achieve in eight years, and we're just getting started. We're just getting started. We got things that are happening that are as good as what you've heard, Trump told the crowd.

Looking forward in light of the courts ruling, still, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said tariff revenue would remain unchanged this year.

Treasurys estimates show that the use of Section 122 authority, combined with potentially enhanced Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs will result in virtually unchanged tariff revenue in 2026, Bessent said during remarks at the Economic Club of Dallas.

The court did not weigh in whether tariffs would need repaid, though, as officials suggested they would see how it plays out in litigation.

"I mean, there's a legal process for all of these things. And so if they're claimants, and they these are things they've raised at the lower courts already, and so they'll go through the legal process. The courts have decided that these tariffs, you know, the President, have the power to do these tariffs, and now the courts have to figure out how to unwind all that, Greer said.

The ruling comes days ahead the presidents State of the Union address, in which a senior administration official previously said the president would review the last year and lay the groundwork for the year ahead and beyond.

A mother is facing several charges after police in Flint Township say two small children with special needs were abandoned in a home covered in filth for days.

Krystal Farmer faces the following charges:

Two counts felony child abandonment Two counts felony child abuse in the second degree Two counts felony child abuse in the second degree in the presence of another child One count felony lying to a peace officer during a violent crime investigation.

Their mother, the person who should have been their fiercest protector, the one voice meant to calm their fears and meet their needs, walked away. No caregiver stepping in, no safeguards. Just absence, police said in a Facebook post. Instead of being shielded from harm, they were left alone to endure it. While her children endured filth, hunger, and fear, she prioritized herself over their safety, abandoning them to survive on their own.

Police posted video from inside the home. Visit their Facebook page to see the video. Warning: it is extremely disturbing.

Police responded to a home for a welfare check after a concerned neighbor called 911. When officers arrived at the home, police say trash covered the floors, making it difficult to walk normally.

Every movement required careful tiptoeing through someone elses neglect, Flint Township police said in the Facebook post. A faucet ran endlessly, water spilling onto the floor like a forgotten fountain, the sound echoing through rooms that had gone far too long without adult presence.

Police found feces smear along walls at a childs height.

A heartbreaking sign of little hands left without guidance, without help, police said.

They also said there were no clean cloths, no food ready to eat in the kitchen and no phones or tablets for the children to communicate outside the home.

It was a house that had been reduced to survival conditions, and two vulnerable children were left inside it alone, police said.

One child was trying to eat raw, spoiled meat when officers found them. They say the other child was curled up on the bedroom floor.

For children with special needs, routine is security. Familiar voices, predictable schedules, and steady care are what make the world feel manageable. Strip that away, and even a short disruption can feel overwhelming, police said.

Police are crediting the neighbor saying, lives were changed forever, and it started with a single phone call.

There are cases that make you angry. There are cases that break your heart. This one does both. Some calls fade with time. Others dont. Cases involving children, especially ones like this, linger long after the uniforms are hung up for the night, carried quietly by the first responders who walked through that door, police said.

But this story is also about hope. A neighbor spoke up. Officers refused to accept half-answers and detectives dismantled the mother's lies and followed the evidence until the truth came to light. And most importantly, two children are now safe.

Police are reminding people to speak up if they see something and that one call can make a difference.

What exactly is a K-shaped economyand why does it matter right now?

On this episode of the Danny Moses show, Danny breaks down the growing divide between high-income and lower-income consumers, the wealth effect driving spending, and the structural risks if the top half of the K starts to weaken. With the stock market more than twice the size of the U.S. economy, any sustained selloff could ripple through housing, services, and discretionary spending.

Then Michael Kantrowitz, Chief Investment Strategist at Piper Sandler, joins to explain his HOPE framework.

A popular Detroit food truck with a massive social media following has opened its first brick-and-mortar location on Stephenson Highway just south of 14 Mile Road in Madison Heights.

Detroit 75 Kitchen, owned by brothers Mike and Ahmad Nassar, welcomed crowds of customers Friday as they opened their first dine-in location.

Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report below: Detroit 75 Kitchen opens first brick-and-mortar location in Madison Heights

"I was talking to some guys and they told me the food is really good, so I had to come try it," Matthew Farmer said.

Customer Jazmine Hardison has been following the business for years and became a big fan of their food.

"Oh man, I've tried just about every sandwich. This is the fish, so I finally marked off everything," Hardison said.

The sandwich shop started from humble beginnings in 2014, first operating as a food truck at the Nassar family's truck stop in southwest Detroit.

"The truck stop really wasn't doing too well and Mike, my brother, had this idea of what if I make sandwiches for truck drivers," Ahmad Nassar said. "And I thought he was really crazy, but it worked."

Their success led to a pop-up location at Oakland Mall in 2023 and now, their permanent shop in Madison Heights.

"It's validation that what you think and what you believe in, other people notice, and they care about it," Ahmad Nassar said.

Detroit 75 Kitchen has also become a viral sensation on social media. The business' social media pages have racked up hundreds of thousands of followers with videos showcasing their menu offerings and cooking lessons.

"It just came about and grew its own legs," Mike Nassar said. "When you're not putting a front or you're acting a certain way, it just shows and it goes like that. And it's all love."

Mike Nassar says their food, which is all made in-house, is what really draws people in.

"We're selling food and the food has to be on point, good every single time and it has to taste good and slap you in the face," Mike Nassar said.

Customers say seeing how the brothers have grown their business is inspiring.

"I'm always trying to support small business, so that's awesome to see them make it. That's great," Jeff Machus said.

The Madison Heights location is open Monday through Saturday. Their flagship location in Detroit will also continue to operate.

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On Sunday, February 22, Spotlight on the News interviews Walsh College President & CEO Dr. Suzy Siegle. How is she leading Michigan into the world of entrepreneurial education of the future? Spotlight will also remember Tuskegee Airman Sgt. Cleveland Williams and Rev. Jesse Jackson's strong connection to Detroit.

Spotlight on the News, now in its 61st season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program. It airs every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 in Detroit, is streamed live on wxyz.com and broadcast at 11:30 a.m. on 23.1 WKAR-HD in East Lansing.

Two suspects caught on security cameras broke into cash boxes at Sawmill Creek Farms in Macomb County, stealing about $80 and damaging equipment worth $200. The farm has operated on an honor system for 10 years, allowing customers to take hay or straw and leave payment in mounted cash boxes.

"My father-in-law went to go get a bale of hay for the goats and noticed that the boxes were broken into," said Sarah Knust, owner of Sawmill Creek Farms.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report below: Farm thieves caught on camera stealing from honor system cash boxes

Security footage shows a dark blue Dodge pickup truck with a light-colored tailgate arriving Monday morning. Two men exited the vehicle and went directly to the cash boxes mounted on the wall, ignoring the hay completely.

"They knew what they were coming for. They didn't even look at the hay, nothing. They went right to the safe and tried to break into it," Knust said.

Watch surveillance video below: Video shows theft at Sawmill Creek Farms in Macomb County that uses honor system

The farm has relied on customer honesty for 13 years, providing a convenient way for people to purchase hay and straw while generating extra income for the family operation.

"We think about $80 and then we're out two cash boxes that are going to cost $100 apiece to replace," Knust said.

Another farm in Macomb Township was also targeted in what investigators believe may be part of a larger crime spree.

"Unfortunately, two individuals that we are looking for today. Two suspects violated that honor system," said Cmdr. Jason Abro of the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.

Abro believes the suspects are responsible for additional thefts targeting farms that use honor systems.

"We do believe that there is more thefts that possibly did occur and we are asking for any local businesses or farms to contact us," Abro said.

The impact extends beyond the financial loss for small farming operations that serve their communities through trust-based sales.

"We're just... honest people making a living and it kind of hurts when somebody takes that away from you that you feel like you can't trust people anymore," Knust said.

Knust hopes the suspects are caught and held accountable to prevent future crimes.

"I think they need to have something done to them where they don't do it again because I feel like they're just going to keep doing it to other people," Knust said.

The Macomb County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the thefts or similar crimes to contact them.

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Three men, including two Marine veterans, were found bludgeoned to death in a Detroit home's basement this week, with police arresting a 27-year-old suspect who has connections to the victims.

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The bodies of 66-year-old Norman Hamlin, 72-year-old William Barrett, and 65-year-old Mark Barnett were discovered Wednesday in the basement of Hamlin's home on Edsel near Schaefer and I-75 in southwest Detroit. Police believe the men were killed sometime between Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison confirmed officers arrested a suspect Thursday afternoon after receiving a community tip that the suspect was in the 1400 block of West Vernor.

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"We believe that the suspect has a connection to the victims," Chief Bettison said.

The 27-year-old suspect is currently on parole, with past crimes including carjacking, armed robbery, fleeing police, and resisting and obstructing officers.

During the arrest, police recovered a vehicle near the suspect's home that could play a crucial role in the case.

"Inside the vehicle, we found evidence that we believe is connected to these homicides," Chief Bettison said.

A missing persons report led officers to Hamlin's home. Both Hamlin and Barnett were Marine veterans.

Caroline Stackhouse, Barnett's ex-wife, who was married to him for eight years before their divorce in 1992, said she had a gut feeling something was wrong when a neighbor told her about the gruesome discovery.

"I'm still trying to process it, you know, even though we wasn't together, but he still was my, he's the father of my child, so, still trying to figure that one out," Stackhouse said.

When she heard about the incident, Stackhouse immediately told her son to call his father.

"Cause I knew in my heart, in my spirit. But I didn't want to believe it," she said. "And then, later on that day, we found out it was him."

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Stackhouse said she and her son are now preparing for Barnett's funeral. Her son has been struggling with the news.

"He broke down, yeah, off and on. He was breaking down, so. He's gonna take it hard. I know he is, he's gonna take it real hard," she said.

Despite not knowing the circumstances surrounding the crime, Stackhouse hopes for justice.

"I don't know the people that he was with or the person that might have done it. I don't know none of that stuff, but I just hope everything come to a closure," Stackhouse said.

Police say this triple homicide was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public. The homicide task force, comprised of Detroit and Michigan State Police detectives, is working to get a warrant request to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office for a charging decision.

The investigation remains active.

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A Washtenaw County judge denied a motion by a Saline Township resident to intervene in a legal settlement that allowed construction of a massive data center to proceed, dealing a blow to neighbors who have fought the project from the beginning.

Watch Brett Kast's video report: Judge rules against motion to intervene in Saline Township data center agreement

The more than one gigawatt data center, being built for Oracle and OpenAI by developer Related Digital, has faced strong opposition from local residents since its inception. Construction has been underway for weeks on the 250-acre project along Michigan Avenue, transforming former farmland into a large data center.

Kathryn Haushalter, who lives near the construction site, said the project has already disrupted her daily life even before becoming operational.

"I'm already concerned about the effects this has had, and it's not even in yet," Haushalter said. "It does affect my day-to-day, every day. Even if I'm in my house, I hear gravel trains slamming, I hear backup alarms from heavy equipment."

The legal battle stems from the township's initial denial of the project. Related Digital and the landowners sued the township, resulting in a settlement and consent agreement that allowed construction to move forward. Haushalter and her attorney then sought to intervene in that agreement, arguing they should have a voice in decisions affecting their community.

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Haushalter's attorney, Robby Dube, says the case in front of the judge on Friday focused solely on whether his client had the right to participate in the agreement.

"It was not 'should the consent judgment be set aside or kept', it was not 'was there an OMA (Open Meetings Act) violation or not', and it was not 'should there be a data center or not'. It was purely, Does Kathryn even get to come into the case to make her arguments?" Dube said.

In part, the judge sided with the landowners' argument that the intervention request came too late in a closed case.

"They have not met any of the requirements of intervention in this closed case; it's untimely, it's prejudicial," said Alan Greene, attorney representing the landowners.

Despite the setback, Haushalter and other residents remain determined to continue their opposition through legal channels.

"We really feel like this is being forced on us continually, and we will keep pushing back and saying no, every way we can legally," Haushalter said.

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The residents have ongoing concerns about environmental impacts, health effects, and potential increases to electric bills if the data center becomes operational. They also have a separate pending claim against the township.

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Tim Bruneau, another resident living near the data center site, said the fight is about protecting the community's future.

"We're just trying to stick up for our township. For our water, for our air, for our children, for our future," Bruneau said.

Related Digital declined to comment on the case and project status. Dube said they can appeal the judge's ruling, and residents indicated their legal battle is far from over.

"It's just deeply personal for a lot of us, a lot of us feel very strongly, and we do feel that the law and truth is on our side," Haushalter said.

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Grainy surveillance video shows a new perspective of the circumstances that led to a non-fatal Border Patrol shooting last month in which two people were wounded during a traffic stop in a Portland, Oregon parking lot.

Footage released by Fora Health following a federal subpoena shows a distant, partially restricted view of the altercation in a neighboring health care facilitys parking lot near SE Main St and SE 100th Ave.

A representative for Fora Health said the organization released the footage publicly in the interest of transparency.

The footage has no audio.

The enforcement operation

During an enforcement operation on January 8th, federal agents said they were targeting a red truck driven by Luis Nio-Moncada. A woman named Yorlenys Zambrano-Contreras was a passenger.

Both people are Venezuelan nationals who are in the United States illegally, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Border Patrol agents were not wearing body cameras, but the surveillance video shows multiple unmarked vehicles following the red pickup truck as it pulled into a parking space in the middle of the afternoon.

Federal agents said four officers approached the vehicle and identified themselves as law enforcement, commanding the driver to exit the vehicle.

Video shows the red truck reversing and maneuvering forward and backward. Agents said the truck slammed into one of their rented vehicles, causing some agents to fear for their safety or the safety of others.

In one court filing an agent said, the vehicle attempted to run over the Border Patrol agents.

Another court filing said the vehicle reversed, colliding with an unoccupied Border Patrol vehicle with enough speed and force to cause significant damage.

As a result, one agent fired shots, striking Nio-Moncada in the arm and Zambrano-Contreras in the chest. Nio-Moncada drove away from the scene and called 911.

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He was indicted on an Aggravated Assault charge and a Depredation of Federal Property charge. Zambrano-Contreras has since been sentenced to probation for an Improper Entry by Alien, charge, a petty offense, according to her attorney that is unrelated to the shooting incident.

In a motion to have their client released from custody, Nio-Moncadas attorneys suggested Nio-Moncada may have been afraid for his own safety when he fled the scene and not trying to hurt anyone when his vehicle struck the border agents car.

Given the facts in this case there is a significant question of whether Mr. Nio-Moncada had any intent to assault or whether he was merely trying to flee, they wrote. What is more, the complaint fails to even allege a specific individual who either (a) believed they were about to be hit by the vehicle or (b) Mr. Nio-Moncada intended to hit and missed.

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The incident happened one day after the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis. Good was inside her vehicle when a federal agent shot and killed her during the massive ICE enforcement operation in town.

The point is not simply that Border Patrol has used extremely aggressive and controversial tactics, but that these tactics and the widespread reporting about them are creating a climate of abject terror in the immigrant community, the attorneys, Michael Benson and Peyton Lee, wrote.

A Florida legislative bill that would require additional safety standards for vacation rental homes that have pools has unanimously passed in the state Senate.

The bill would require long-term and short-term residential rental properties with a swimming pool or a body of water within 150 feet to be equipped with at least one water or pool safety feature. Those safety features may include a fence, an alarm, or a pool cover, among other options.

The bill would also allow the state to suspend or revoke someones vacation rental license or fine a licensee for non-compliance.

The legislation came to be after separate bills proposed by Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, a Democrat, and Sen. Danny Burgess, a Republican, were combined.

The pair emphatically shook hands in the Florida Senate Thursday as their combined legislationsuccessfully advanced.

This has been a great opportunity to work with Sen. Smith on an issue thats near and dear to our hearts, said Sen. Burgess. Ill be your wingman on a pool bill any day of the week, hesaidtoSen. Smith.

Sen. Smith thanked Sen. Burgess not only for his kindness but also for his collaboration in coming together for a bill that really is a direct product of the solutions that both of our communities came forward with to tackle this growing crisis.

Sen. Smith said 119 children in Florida diedas a result ofdrownings last year.

A multi-part Scripps News investigation found that at least 50 children since 2021 had been involved in fatal or non-fatal drownings, specifically at vacation rental homes in Florida.

Sen. Smith, who had proposed water safety bills in the past, said Scripps News reporting about drownings at vacation rentals helped inspire him to focus new legislation specifically on vacation rentals.

That was an issue that we knew was a problem, but we didn't realize the extent of the problem until we saw some of this reporting that has been put together by Scripps News, Sen. Smith said in September.

The current bipartisan bill has the support of Airbnb.

If you would have told me six months ago that I would be getting a bill through the Florida Senate to regulate vacation rentals with the support of Airbnb, I would have called you crazy, Sen. Smith said, thanking the company for its support.

Airbnb supports bipartisan efforts in Florida to strengthen safety standards for all homes with pools. Clear, practical, safety measures help protect families and can give hosts confidence in welcoming guests, Airbnb told Scripps News in a written statement. Safety is a consideration for anyone living or staying by water, and incidents on Airbnb are extremely rare. We recently launched an in-app feature that provides guests booking stays near water with safety tips. We also continue to work with partners on education campaigns and initiatives, including discounted pool fences for hosts, to promote safety around water.

Young adults with full-time jobs are having a tough time living on their own, according to a new report from LendingTree. A survey found that just 26.9% of adults ages 18 to 27 who work full time are able to live comfortably on their own.

By comparison, more than half of millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers with full-time jobs can live comfortably on their own.

LendingTree defined living comfortably as being able to afford a standard one-bedroom apartment while spending less than 30% of income on rent.

The ability to afford such housing varies widely by metro area.

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In Scranton, Pennsylvania, more than seven in 10 members of Gen Z with full-time jobs can afford a one-bedroom apartment. In Toledo, Ohio, nearly two-thirds of young adults with full-time work can afford a basic apartment.

But in Oxnard, California, fewer than 10% of young working adults can afford an apartment. The situation is similar in cities such as Miami, San Diego and Honolulu.

The survey also found that there are now more members of Gen Z working full time than baby boomers.

About 60% of Gen Xers can afford a one-bedroom apartment while spending less than 30% of their salary. Around 57% of millennials and 56% of baby boomers can do the same.

While young adults generally earn less than their older peers, rent prices remain a key factor. In addition to negotiating salaries, LendingTree recommends renters try to negotiate their rent.

RELATED STORY | Why baby boomers and Gen X are staying in their rentals longer

Finding a new tenant is a headache, LendingTree said in the report. It takes time and money that the landlord would prefer not to spend. Assuming youve been easy to work with, theyd likely rather have you stick around, and they might even be willing to knock a couple of bucks off your rent each month to make it happen.

One technician climbing a tower. One FPV drone closing in. It sounds like a single tragic frame from an endless war. But it captures something larger: Russia's scramble to replace what Elon Musk took away.

Earlier this month, Ukraine appealed directly to Musk, asking him to disable Russian military access to SpaceX's Starlink internet system. The Russians had been running thousands of unauthorized terminals along the front smuggled through Dubai and ex-Soviet republics, activated in countries where Starlink is legal, then shipped into the war zone.

With the flip of a switch, Musk complied.

The effect was immediate. Russian military bloggers began sounding the alarm, the message consistent across channels: there are no alternatives.

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Russian forces, suddenly cut off, began improvising setting up repeaters and relay stations to sustain drone video feeds and battlefield communications. And sending technicians up towers to do it.

Those technicians keep appearing in Ukrainian drone compilation videos as easy targets.

What makes this more than a communications setback is something few outside the conflict fully grasp. Unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) are now coming to scale on both sides of this war. They haul ammunition and supplies into what soldiers call the kill zone, guided remotely by operators miles away. Starlink terminals mounted on board make that possible. Without Starlink, the robots stop. And soldiers go in instead.

RELATED STORY | Quiet dissent emerges in Ukraine as war with Russia drags on

The result, according to sources familiar with Russian battlefield operations, is that Russia is now losing even more soldiers than before men replacing machines that no longer work.

Which feeds directly into Ukraine's current strategy: killing Russians faster than Putin can replace them.

The bandwidth war has a body count. And right now, Russia is losing it.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement now says use of force was a factor in the death of an immigrant detainee.

Geraldo Lunas Campos died in January at the Camp East Montana for-profit detention center in El Paso, Texas.

The Department of Homeland Security said he died after attempting suicide, but a Scripps News investigation revealed Lunas Campos was in handcuffs moments before his death.

RELATED STORY | Photos and 911 calls deepen mystery of immigrant's sudden death in ICE custody

A county autopsy said the death was a result of homicide.

Now, a new document quietly posted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement says Lunas Campos died after a spontaneous use of force to prevent him from harming himself.

The statement does not elaborate on who exerted force against Lunas Campos. Scripps News has reached out to officials for more details.

The Camp East Montana detention center is the largest for-profit immigration lockup in the country and relies on the use of private security guards.

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Michigan State Police investigators busted a massive marijuana grow operation on Friday, seizing drugs, cash, jewelry and guns.

According to MSP, members of the Marijuana & Tobacco Investigation Section executed search warrants at three locations across metro Detroit on Wednesday. It was part of an ongoing investigation.

One of those locations, police say, was a former industrial building that was found to have multiple grow rooms, irrigation systems, cameras and a "clone room" where all of the actively growing plants were derived from.

MSP said this was a multi-million-dollar elaborate operation.

In all, police seized over 11,000 plants in various stages of growth, 41 pounds of dried marijuana flower, eight firearms, Rolex watches, high-value jewelry and $146,000 in cash.

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After a delay, NASAs planned Artemis II mission to send four astronauts around the moon now has a targeted launch date of March 6 following a successful wet dress rehearsal.

Lori Glaze, deputy associate administrator for NASAs Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, cautioned that the date comes with caveats, noting there is still significant work to be completed at the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center.

Every night I look up at the moon, I see it and I get real excited because I can feel she is calling us, and were ready, Glaze said.

The launch was postponed about four weeks after the agency discovered an issue with Orions liquid hydrogen tank during a previous rehearsal. NASA said the tank leaked excessive liquid hydrogen into the rockets core stage. Liquid hydrogen is used as a propellant.

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The agency also said a valve in the crew module needed retorquing. Glaze said those fixes performed pretty well.

Because of the delay, the four astronauts were released from quarantine but will return to it for the next two weeks.

Artemis I, launched in 2022, marked the first mission in the Artemis program, which NASA hopes will pave the way for deep space exploration beyond the moon. While Artemis I was uncrewed, Artemis II will send four astronauts on a lunar flyby. Artemis III is expected to include a crewed mission to the moons surface.

The last time NASA sent astronauts to the moon was in 1972 during the Apollo 17 mission.

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There remain questions over what happens to billions of dollars collected by the U.S. government after widespread tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump were struck down by the Supreme Court.

In writing the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts did not spell out a mechanism for the government to refund businesses affected by the tariffs. Many of those costs were likely passed on to consumers. It is possible that the government can keep the billions raised through now-illegal tariffs, but that would likely come with additional legal scrutiny.

The federal government has had a process for handing out tariff refunds to companies under 19 U.S.C. 1514. But this has generally been used as a mechanism for companies that disagree with the government's assessment on how to classify imported items.

Some companies, such as Costco, have already filed suit against the federal government in hopes of getting refunds.

"I think we would expect an even greater march toward the court on the part of companies in order to try to secure those refunds," said Greta Peisch, a former general counsel with the U.S. Trade Representative. "We again don't know exactly what process or how those refunds will be processed. But I think at the very least, many companies feel that the best way to ensure that they're in line to get those refunds is to file suit at the Court of International Trade."

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Speaking to reporters Friday, President Trump expressed frustration that the Supreme Court did not spell out whether the federal government would be required to hand out refunds. He suggested it could take years of court battles before determining whether companies are entitled to a refund.

"Wouldn't you think they would put one sentence in there saying that, keep the money, or don't keep the money, right? I guess it has to get litigated for the next two years," he said.

The Trump administration said in December that it collected $200 billion in tariffs in 2025. Penn Wharton estimated that about $170 billion was collected as a direct result of Trump-imposed tariffs.

The tariffs were also used as justification to extend tax breaks that were set to expire at the end of 2025, as Trump said tariffs would increase federal revenue. Without billions in tax revenue, it remains unclear how the government will make up the difference.

In writing a dissenting opinion, Justice Brett Kavanaugh addressed how messy refunding tariff payments could be.

"Refunds of billions of dollars would have significant consequences for the U. S. Treasury," he said. "The Court says nothing today about whether, and if so how, the Government should go about returning the billions of dollars that it has collected from importers. But thatprocess is likely to be a 'mess,' as was acknowledged at oral argument."

Yale Universitys Budget Lab issued a November 2025 report, estimating tariffs add about $1,400 to annual expenses for the median U.S. household, with costs varying by income level. Clothing, electronics and metal goods tend to be among the most impacted categories, according to Yale.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom said companies should get their money back right away.

Time to pay the piper, Donald. These tariffs were nothing more than an illegal cash grab that drove up prices and hurt working families, so you could wreck longstanding alliances and extort them," he said. Every dollar unlawfully taken must be refunded immediately with interest. Cough up!

The National Retail Federation is also urging the government to issue refunds.

"We urge the lower court to ensure a seamless process to refund the tariffs to U.S. importers. The refunds will serve as an economic boost and allow companies to reinvest in their operations, their employees and their customers," the organization said.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled, 6-3, that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs, dealing a major blow to his trade agenda.

"I'm ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed for not having the courage to do what's right for our country," Trump said during a press briefing on Friday.

Trump said he would impose tariffs under other laws. During the briefing, he announced plans to implement a 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Later on Friday, he announced he had signed an executive order instituting those new tariffs.

He also said national security tariffs under Section 232 and existing Section 301 tariffs would remain in place.

"Countries that have treated us badly will have to pay a price for treating us badly, and countries that have been good to us will be treated very well," he said.

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Friday's order only blocks tariffs imposed under the emergency powers law. They were announced on Liberation Day on April 2, as well as tariffs enacted in February targeting imports from Canada, China and Mexico.

Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Brown Jackson, emphasizing that the power to impose tariffs rests with Congress.

Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources and hand2mind, one of the plaintiffs in the case, said the ruling is a powerful reaffirmation of the Rule of Law.

However, Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh dissented.

The tariffs at issue here may or may not be wise policy. But as a matter of text, history, and precedent, they are clearly lawful, Kavanaugh stated.

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Trump has repeatedly said the tariffs were generating billions of dollars for the U.S. economy and could be used to pay down the national debt. He also floated the idea of sending checks to Americans funded by tariff revenue, though that never happened.

Many of Trumps critics argued the tariffs functioned as a tax on Americans, as numerous companies said they would be forced to raise prices because of the added costs.

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Economists at the Penn-Wharton Budget Model estimated that more than $175 billion in U.S. tariff collections could be at risk of refund if the tariffs are ultimately unwound. The estimate was produced at the request of Reuters.

The ruling does not address whether businesses or consumers will be refunded for tariffs already paid. It also remains unclear whether Trumps latest tariff moves will face new legal challenges. In his dissent, Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote that unwinding the tariffs could be a mess.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren warned that large corporations could benefit more than consumers if refunds are issued.

"The Court has struck down these destructive tariffs, but there is no legal mechanism for consumers and many small businesses to recoup the money they have already paid," Warren said. "Instead, giant corporations with their armies of lawyers and lobbyists can sue for tariff refunds, then just pocket the money for themselves."

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Victoria's Secret founder Les Wexner testified under oath Wednesday that federal law enforcement never interviewed him about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite their well-documented close business ties.

During a House Oversight Committee deposition in New Albany, Ohio, Wexner said he had never been contacted by the FBI or Department of Justice regarding Epstein's activities or investigations.

"Has the FBI or DOJ ever directly contacted you or spoken to you about Epstein?" Wexner was asked.

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"Never," Wexner said during the recorded testimony that aired on C-SPAN.

When asked if he spoke to any law enforcement agency about Epstein's 2019 investigation in New York, Wexner again responded: "Never. I don't remember ever talking to any law enforcement agency."

The deposition comes after recently released FBI files alleged Wexner interacted with young women in Epstein's presence. Only Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee participated in the questioning, with some Republican staff members present.

Democrats expressed dissatisfaction with Wexner's responses, saying they felt he was not being sufficiently forthcoming during the closed-door session.

The committee also used the opportunity to criticize the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Democrats claim over 50% of Epstein-related documents have not been released to the public or Congress.

"Donald Trump and Pam Bondi are leading a White House cover-up to protect billionaire wealthy benefactors, whether it's Mr. Wexner or whether it's anybody else," said Rep. Robert Garcia, ranking member of the committee.

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Wexner's testimony is part of ongoing congressional investigations into Epstein's network of associates. The committee has scheduled depositions with Bill and Hillary Clinton for next week at their Chappaqua, New York home.

The Epstein controversy continues to generate headlines as New Mexico's Attorney General has reopened an investigation into Epstein's former Zorro ranch after reviewing recently released FBI files. The ranch was allegedly used for sex trafficking of underage girls.