CBS Evening News CBS Evening News, 04/16/25
Apr 16, 2025
President Trump has initiated a military installation along a 700-mile stretch of federal land to detain migrants at the southern border. Meanwhile, researchers are investigating how homes can better withstand disasters like fires and hurricanes, potentially influencing future building standards. In a nod to education, personalized learning tools are recognized for their impact on children’s educational experiences, while initiatives also aim to elevate underrepresented voices in the arts, particularly in opera.
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Rising Autism Rates Puzzle Experts
- Autism prevalence is sharply rising with one in 31 children diagnosed, as per CDC data.
- This increase is not fully explained by better diagnostics or recognition, pointing to other factors beyond vaccine theories.
Small Business Faces Tariff Struggles
- Emily Lay struggles to sustain her small business due to soaring tariffs on Chinese imports.
- She faces possible layoffs and price hikes, while exemptions favor large corporations, illustrating trade war impacts on small firms.
Military Base Created for Border Control
- President Trump converted a 700-mile federal border land into a military installation to enable troop migrant detentions.
- This maneuver circumvents the prohibition on military law enforcement involvement, expanding border control capabilities.