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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, just

Gunmen shot dead at least 26 tourists at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said Tuesday, in what appeared to be a major shift in the regional conflict in which tourists have largely been spared. Police described the incident as a “terror attack” and blamed militants fighting against Indian rule. “This attack is much larger than anything we’ve seen directed at civilians in recent years,” Omar Abdullah, the region’s top elected official, wrote on social media. Two senior police officers said at least four gunmen, whom they described as militants, fired at dozens of tourists from close range. The officers said at least three dozen others were injured, many in serious condition.

A large wildfire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in southern Ocean County has forced the closure of the Garden State Parkway near Exit 74 and prompted evacuations. The situation is developing, as numerous fire crews – including air tankers – are battling the 150+ acre blaze, which is still growing.  

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown against China is unsustainable and expects a “de-escalation” in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. But in a private speech in Washington for JPMorgan Chase, Bessent also cautioned that talks between the United States and China had yet to formally start. Trump placed import taxes of 145% on China, which has countered with 125% tariffs on U.S. goods. Trump has placed tariffs on several dozen countries, causing the stock market to stumble and interest rates to increase on U.S. debt as investors worry about slower economic growth and higher inflationary pressures.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.

Walgreens has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice that could total as much as $350 million, resolving accusations that the company knowingly filled countless illegitimate prescriptions for opioids and other controlled drugs, and submitted fraudulent billing requests to federal programs.

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In these difficult times, Maran HaGaon Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch shlit”a issues an exceptional call for hatzalas nefashos – saving lives. He asks anyone who is able to donate 1,000 shekels ($300) to a special rescue fund, and promises: “Whoever gives will be blessed from Heaven with many yeshuos. More than that, I cannot say.” Maran adds that he hasn’t heard of a mitzvah like this in a long time, and gives a heartfelt blessing: “HaKadosh Baruch Hu will remove parnassah (livelihood) worries from him.” This is a rare opportunity to take part in a great mitzvah and help save lives – with the personal assurance and blessing of the Posek HaDor. To donate to Maran Posek HaDor’s Personal Request Fund, click here