Trump send global market into “Chaos”

#WQEB973newz Stock markets across Asia-Pacific and Europe fell Thursday and US markets were also set to open lower after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on trading partners around the world, with many Asian countries taking the biggest hits.

Trump’s broad-based tariffs have raised levies on Chinese imports, the second-largest source of US imports after Mexico, from 20% to 54%. Duties of 24% were slapped on Japan and 25% on South Korea: Both are major US trading partners and allies. Taiwan, a major exporting economy and electronics manufacturer, was hit with a 32% tariff.

The tariffs news sent US stocks plummeting in after-hours trading Wednesday and caused Asian markets to fall shortly after opening on Thursday.

📝: @cnn
📸: @krooklyn.wqeb973

Young Thug possible return to “Jail”

#WQEB973newz Channel 2 Action News has learned prosecutors with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office have filed a motion to revoke the probation for hip hop superstar @thuggerthugger1 whose real name is Jeffrey Williams.

A document obtained by Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne says, “Since sentencing, the Defendant has engaged in conduct that threatens the safety of witnesses and prosecutors, compromises ongoing legal proceedings, and warrants immediate revocation of probation.”

The motion says, “the integrity of this court, and the safety of those involved in this prosecution are at stake.”

📝: @wsbtv
📸: @knottaj

Trump gives “Golden Ticket”

#WQEB973Newz Donald Trump has taken us a step further into the dystopian nightmare that is reality by unveiling a new $5million “golden ticket” visa that will allow elites to flout immigration rules. The Orange Manbaby’s face and signature quiff is – of course – emblazoned across the “gold card” as he plays the role of Willy Wonka.

The world’s most powerful man showed off visa aimed at VIP foreigners to reporters on board Air Force One on Thursday as his face glistened with sweat. The geriatric leader, 78, said the “green-card-privileges-plus” card will allow wealthy elites to buy their way into America and “create jobs”.

📝: @dailystar
📸: @sllayshawn

Edwards can’t catch a “Break”

#WQEB973newz Brooklyn coach Jordi Fernandez took the blame for Minnesota star Anthony Edwards’ injury scare in the Nets’ 105-90 loss to the Timberwolves on Thursday night.

“I was out of bounds trying to move out of the way,” Fernandez said. “I definitely have to be faster than that. Players’ health is the most important thing in the game, so next time I just have to move faster.”

Edwards seemed to dodge a serious injury and finished with 28 points and five rebounds as the Timberwolves won their fourth straight game.

He briefly left the game after he stepped backward onto the foot of Fernandez while making a 3-pointer late in the second quarter. Edwards was helped off the court, but returned for the start of the second half.

The Timberwolves are part of a crowd trying to finish among the top six in the Western Conference and avoid the play-in tournament. They can’t afford to lose Edwards.

The three-time All-Star has carried the Timberwolves this season after they traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in the offseason. Edwards was averaging a career-best 27.3 points before Thursday’s game.

📝: @nba
📸: @sllayshawn