New Orleans Breaking News & Events
Here’s the latest for Saturday, June 8th: Trump’s threatened tariffs on hold after deal with Mexico; Mnuchin to hold 1-on-1 chat with PBOC Gov. Yi; US carrier in Persian Gulf region sends clear signal to Iran; Insects as an alternative source of protein.
Financial leaders of the Group of 20 gathered Saturday to brainstorm ways to adapt global finance to an age of trade turmoil and digital disruptions. (June 8)
United States Navy fighter jets were flying missions from an aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea on Saturday, a signal to Iran of America’s global military reach. (June 8)
Former President Jimmy Carter is back to teaching Sunday school in Georgia after taking time off to undergo surgery. Speaking at the Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Carter spoke about a recent phone call he had with President Donald Trump. (June 9)…
Mexico tariffs loom as both sides continue talks
Companies have been rushing to ship as many goods as possible out of Mexico to get ahead of possible tariffs threatened by President Trump, hurriedly sending cars, appliances and construction materials across the border to beat Monday’s deadline….
One person was killed and several others were injured after a construction crane toppled on an apartment building in Dallas on Sunday. (June 9)
Hong Kong’s leader signaled Monday that her government will push ahead with amendments to extradition laws despite a massive protest against them that underscored fears about China’s broadening footprint in the semi-autonomous territory. (June 10)
Here’s the latest for Sunday, June 9th: Protesters flood Hong Kong streets; Japan’s finance minister warns of global growth disruption; Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter returns to Sunday school after surgery; Last of D-Day commemoration events.
Ali Stroker, Laura Linney, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emily Ratajkowski, Tina Fey, Zachary Quinto commanded the red carpet at the Tony Awards. (June 10)