The S&P 500 index has fallen into correction territory, reflecting investor fears about the impact of inconsistent policies from the Trump administration, including tariffs and federal layoffs.

Friedrich Merz, the likely next German chancellor, is pushing for bold strategic shifts through a partnership with the Green Party to counter threats from Trump's administration regarding U.S. military support.

Larry Buendorf, the Secret Service agent who saved President Gerald R. Ford from an assassination attempt in 1975, has died at the age of 87.

Mercedes-Benz announces that its least expensive sedan, the CLA, will be offered first as an all-electric vehicle, a significant shift in their approach toward electric vehicle production, moving away from solely gasoline-powered options.

The article discusses the adverse effects of EU retaliatory tariffs on various U.S. products, particularly Tennessee whiskey, California almonds, and auto parts, highlighting the economic impact on states reliant on these exports.