Up First from NPR Global Markets Plummet, Wrongful Deportation Deadline, Second Measles Death
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Apr 7, 2025 Recent market downturns have been linked to President Trump's escalating trade war, raising concerns among investors. Meanwhile, a federal judge has highlighted a wrongful deportation case that demands urgent action. In a tragic turn, Texas faces a measles outbreak with two confirmed deaths, underscoring the serious public health risks from declining vaccination rates. These interwoven stories reflect the broader impacts on the economy and individual rights in today's rapidly changing landscape.
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Market Decline Due to Trade War
- Global markets plummeted following President Trump's trade war escalation.
- Economists are raising recession odds, with some forecasting a 50-50 chance.
Wrongful Deportation
- The Trump administration faces a deadline to return a wrongly deported man to the U.S.
- The Justice Department placed the attorney arguing their case on leave after his candid responses.
Second Measles Death in Texas
- A second child in Texas died from measles in an ongoing outbreak, highlighting the disease's severity.
- The child was unvaccinated and died from measles pulmonary failure.