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Democrat presses Bessent: Who pays tariffs?

Democrat presses Bessent: Who pays tariffs?

During an oversight hearing, Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over who pays the tariffs imposed by President Trump. American businesses that import goods initially pay tariffs, and businesses may then pass on some or all of the cost on to consumers through higher prices.

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Pirates fan describes injuries sustained in 21-foot fall at PNC Park: 'Broken everything'

Pirates fan describes injuries sustained in 21-foot fall at PNC Park: 'Broken everything'

The Pittsburgh Pirates fan who fell 21 feet onto the warning track at PNC Park during an April 30 game against the Chicago Cubs gave an update on his condition for the first time on Wednesday. In an interview with the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 20-year-old Kavan Markwood described his injuries as "broken everything" after he tumbled over the railing in right field while celebrating Andrew McCutchen's go-ahead double. “I’m all right,” he told TribLive.com. “I can’t really sleep. I have a lot of back pain.”

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The Who announce farewell tour: How to get tickets for The Song is Over tour

The Who announce farewell tour: How to get tickets for The Song is Over tour

The Who famously sang “I hope I die before I get old” in “My Generation,” but the legendary British rockers aren’t allowing age to prevent them from one final lap around North America this summer. The band fronted by singer Roger Daltrey, 81, and guitarist Pete Townshend, who turns 80 May 19, will kick off the aptly named The Song is Over North American Farewell Tour – billed as a “truly grand finale” – Aug. 16 just outside of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and wrap in Las Vegas Sept. 28.

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Pete Buttigieg got real about transracial adoption. It's making waves – with good reason.

Pete Buttigieg got real about transracial adoption. It's making waves – with good reason.

Pete Buttigieg and his husband Chasten are raising adopted Black children – something he recently discussed on the "Flagrant" podcast. And they're hardly alone. Scroll through TikTok and you'll find wholesome, heartwarming stories about White parents with Black children posting videos perfecting their children's hair. Many comments are encouraging: "omg her hair is beautiful and so is a mothers love." "A mother who TRIES is all our kids need." "You’re doing a great job caring for them."

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