SUMMARY: President Trump signed an order imposing hefty tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, aiming to fulfill campaign promises while risking inflation and disrupting North American trade. The tariffs, set at 10% for China and 25% for Mexico and Canada, are expected to escalate if these countries retaliate. Critics warn this could worsen inflation and slow economic growth, with households potentially losing $1,170 in income. While Trump asserts these measures aim to combat illegal immigration and fentanyl manufacturing, opponents argue this could self-sabotage the U.S. economy, as seen through rising consumer prices.

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SUMMARY: January in Austin was colder and drier than usual, with an average temperature of 52.2°F and 2.64 inches of rain. The month saw 21 days with below-normal highs, including the coldest day, January 20th, when temperatures at Camp Mabry reached just 33°F. Several mornings featured lows in the 20s, with the coldest being 20°F on the 22nd. Rain was scarce, with no precipitation for the first eight days, and only a few brief rain events, including a snowstorm on the 21st. By the end of the month, totals fell 0.63 inches short of the average rainfall for January.

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SUMMARY: At the midair crash site near Washington DC, recovery efforts continue, with 41 bodies retrieved from the Potomac River. All 67 individuals on board the aircraft are presumed dead. The NTSB confirmed the helicopter’s black box has been recovered, revealing the helicopter was operating above its maximum allowed altitude. Victims included notable figures such as civil rights attorney Kia Duggins and 14 passengers connected to the figure skating community. Among the deceased are U.S. Army personnel, including 28-year-old Staff Sergeant Ryan Austin O’Hara, who leaves behind a wife and young son. The entire community mourns this tragic loss.

A midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan National Airport resulted in 67 …

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