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Yahoo
11 minutes ago
- General
- Yahoo
22-year-old man killed in head-on crash in Northern Miami Valley
A man is dead, and a woman is hospitalized after a local head-on crash Thursday afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Deputies and medics responded at 12:43 p.m. to Clover Four Road, east of Guadalupe Road, in Marion Township, on initial reports of a crash, according to Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman. TRENDING STORIES: Steeple collapses after fire rips through historic Catholic church US Marshals take 1 in custody after nearly 12-hour standoff' Area police chief placed on paid leave pending misconduct investigation A 22-year-old driver, Trent Pleiman, was driving a 2013 silver Ford sedan on Clover Four Road when it went left of center into the opposite lane. It hit a 2019 red Jeep SUV head-on, driven by Allison Bruggemen, 24, a preliminary investigation revealed. Medics transported her to Mercer Health. She was later taken to Miami Valley Hospital by CareFlight. Pleiman was pronounced dead at the scene, Sheriff Timmerman said. This is the third deadly crash in Mercer County this year. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
RTÉ News
an hour ago
- Automotive
- RTÉ News
Trump's tariff tally: $34 billion and counting, global companies say
President Donald Trump's trade war has cost companies more than $34 billion in lost sales and higher costs, according to a Reuters analysis of corporate disclosures. This toll is expected to rise as ongoing uncertainty over tariffs paralyses decision making at some of the world's largest companies. Across the US, Asia and Europe, companies including Apple, Ford, Porsche and Sony have pulled or slashed their profit forecasts, and an overwhelming majority say the erratic nature of Trump's trade policies has made it impossible to accurately estimate costs. Reuters reviewed company statements, regulatory filings, conference and media call transcripts to pull together for the first time a snapshot of the tariff cost so far for global businesses. The $34 billion is a sum of estimates from 32 companies in the S&P 500, three companies from Europe's STOXX 600 and 21 companies in Japan's Nikkei 225 indices. Economists say the cost to businesses will likely be multiple times what companies have so far disclosed. "You can double or triple your tally and we'd still say ... the magnitude is bound to be far greater than most people realise," said Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, professor at the Yale School of Management. The ripple effects could be worse, he added, citing the potential for lower spending from consumers and businesses, higher inflation expectations. While a recent pause in Sino-US trade hostilities has offered some relief and Trump has backed down from tariff threats against Europe, it is still not clear what the final trade deals will look like. A US trade court on Wednesday blocked Trump's tariffs from going into effect. In this environment, strategists say companies will look to strengthen supply chains, boost near-shoring efforts, and prioritise new markets - all of which will push up costs. Companies themselves are uncertain about the final cost. As the corporate earnings season draws to a close, Reuters found at least 42 companies have cut their forecasts and 16 have withdrawn or suspended their guidance. For instance, earlier this month, Walmart declined to provide a quarterly profit forecast and said it would raise prices, drawing a rebuke from Trump. Volvo Cars, one of the European automakers most exposed to US tariffs, withdrew its earnings forecast for the next two years and United Airlines gave two different forecasts, saying it was impossible to predict the macro environment this year. Trump has argued that tariffs will cut America's trade deficit and prompt companies to move operations to the country, bringing jobs back home. Tariffs will also force countries including Mexico to stop the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into the US, Trump has said. "The administration has consistently maintained that the US has the leverage to make our trading partners ultimately bear the cost of tariffs," said White House spokesperson Kush Desai. Tariff talk On earnings conference calls for the January to March quarter, 360 companies, or 72%, in the S&P 500 index mentioned tariffs, up from 150 companies, or 30%, in the previous quarter. Executives at 219 companies listed on the STOXX 600 mentioned tariffs, compared with 161 in the prior quarter. Of the Nikkei 225 companies in Japan, that number was 58, up from 12 earlier. "I don't think corporations have an awful lot of visibility about anything in the future," said Rich Bernstein, CEO of Richard Bernstein Advisors in New York. Referring to withdrawn forecasts, he said. "If you take into account this uncertain world and you can't guide anybody to a number, it's safer not to guide," he added. Wall Street is expecting net profit for companies in the S&P 500 index to grow at an average 5.1% per quarter from April to December, compared to a growth rate of 11.7% a year earlier, according to data compiled by LSEG. Automakers, airlines and consumer goods importers have been among the worst hit. Levies on raw material costs and parts including aluminum and electronics have risen, and tariffs on multiple countries are making assembling cars more expensive because of far-flung supply chains. Moving any production to the US will also raise labour costs. Kleenex tissue maker Kimberly Clark slashed its annual profit forecast last month and said it would incur about $300m in costs this year as tariffs push up its supply-chain costs. A few days later the company said it would invest $2 billion over five years to expand its manufacturing capacity in the US, a number not included in the Reuters tally. Companies including Apple and Eli Lilly have this year announced investments in the US. Johnnie Walker whiskey and Don Julio tequila maker Diageo, which also makes Guinness, said said earlier this month it would cut $500m in costs and make substantial asset disposals by 2028, as a 10% tariff on imports from places like Britain and the European Union is expected to deal a $150m hit to its operating profit every year.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lita Ford to ‘Rock the Rich Center'
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Lita Ford, best known for her chart-topping hits and fierce guitar riffs, is headlining this year's Rock The Rich Center concert, benefiting the Rich Center for Autism. 'I'm happy to have come full circle now and to still be playing rock and roll and still be doing what I'm doing. I love it,' Ford said. She's a rock pioneer from her days with The Runaways to solo stardom. Now, Ford is taking the stage in Youngstown for something special. 'We're so happy to be a part of it and you know, anything we can do to support and bring awareness.' Ford is headlining Rock The Rich Center, a concert benefiting The Rich Center for Autism. Her performance is drawing national attention to a local mission and driving critical funding to help the center's programs, taking it to new heights. 'We're happy to be there. We're happy to rock the place and hopefully bring in some good awareness and some income, you know, something for the foundation,' Ford said. For Ford, Youngstown is more than a stop on tour. It's a place where the fans and the passion are real. 'It's a rock and roll place. I mean, some places are just not rock and roll at all, but there's always a huge fan base for rock and roll in Youngstown. So it's always a pleasure to come in and jam.' The concert not only marks 30 years of the Rich Center but also celebrates music's power to inspire change. But don't expect to just watch, Ford wants you right there with her, singing along and living the moment. 'We try really hard to bring the audience in with us. So it's loose, it's happy, it's high energy and we're there to rock so please come down and see us and rock and roll with us!' Lita Ford and the Vindys hit the stage at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre this Saturday. Tickets are still available through Ticketmaster, with all the proceeds going directly to support The Rich Center for Autism. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Top Gear
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Eight used cars that *could* do over 50mpg for under £10k
Advertisement Range Rover Evoque TD4 (L538) It may be a divisive car, but there's no doubting the Evoque has a bit of presence. It also opened up the Range Rover marque to a broader audience, and since there's no petrol-slurping supercharged V8 offering, you may as well double down on efficiency and opt for a four-pot turbo-diesel like this. Estimated combined mpg: 58.9 Advertisement - Page continues below An underrated gem, the 6er's sleek body has all the cues and dimensions of a proper sporting coupe, but beneath sits a diesel straight-six. It's claimed to nudge just past 50mpg, provided you don't keep using the entirety of its 309bhp. Here's a red one for nine grand. Estimated combined mpg: 50.4 You might like Or, if you'd rather some red paint splashed over a four-door that's even more economical, here's a Lexus IS300h. The four-cylinder hybrid package puts out 220bhp and makes it the first entry this week to skip past the 60mpg threshold. Some serious bang for buck at £9.9k. Estimated combined mpg: 61.4 Advertisement - Page continues below Is the A6 Allroad the only car you'll ever need? Firstly, it's a big Audi. Secondly, the 3.0-litre V6 scurries it along to 62mph in six seconds, and on to a familiar vmax of 155mph. Thirdly, there's over 427lb ft of torque to go with the raised suspension and rugged styling, so it'll go just about anywhere. Factor in the strong mpg, and we'd say the answer becomes quite obvious. Estimated combined mpg: 50.4 Ford Fiesta Active X (seventh generation) A handy, hardy, comfy little thing, replete with a cheerily flexible three-pot. This Active X is nicely kitted out, with a touch infotainment screen, privacy glass and built-in sat nav. Plus, it's only clocked up 29,000 miles in six years. Estimated combined mpg: 56.5 Nice, right? This one gets soft-grain leather trim, a 380-watt Meridian sound system and a reversing camera. And a 2.0-litre diesel four-cylinder with 178bhp. Nice, right? Estimated combined mpg: 60.4 Mercedes-Benz CLS 220d (C218) This CLS gets black alloys, black accents and a matte grey paint for some added menace. Behind the facade, it's fairly docile. Being a '220d', it has a similar engine and output to the Jag, albeit with a slightly lower economy rating. The sunroof does compensate somewhat. Estimated combined mpg: 57.5 Advertisement - Page continues below The GTI is a double-edged sword: it can be efficient on motorways and long drives, but develop a serious drinking habit if you open it up. So the economy depends massively on how often you're going to treat it like a GTI. You'll get over 50mpg from the turbocharged four-pot when you don't, and closer to 35mpg when you do. Still, great car. Here's one by Peugeot Sport for under five grand. It does also have a stage two tune, mind. Estimated combined mpg: 52.3 See more on Used cars
Zawya
3 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Trump's tariff tally: $34bln and counting, global companies say
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK/BENGALURU - President Donald Trump's trade war has cost companies more than $34 billion in lost sales and higher costs, according to a Reuters analysis of corporate disclosures, a toll that is expected to rise as ongoing uncertainty over tariffs paralyzes decision making at some of the world's largest companies. Across the United States, Asia and Europe, companies including Apple, Ford, Porsche and Sony have pulled or slashed their profit forecasts, and an overwhelming majority say the erratic nature of Trump's trade policies has made it impossible to accurately estimate costs. Reuters reviewed company statements, regulatory filings, conference and media call transcripts to pull together for the first time a snapshot of the tariff cost so far for global businesses. The $33 billion is a sum of estimates from 32 companies in the S&P 500, three companies from Europe's STOXX 600 and 21 companies in Japan's Nikkei 225 indices. Economists say the cost to businesses will likely be multiple times what companies have so far disclosed. "You can double or triple your tally and we'd still say ... the magnitude is bound to be far greater than most people realize," said Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, professor at the Yale School of Management. The ripple effects could be worse, he added, citing the potential for lower spending from consumers and businesses, higher inflation expectations. While a recent pause in Sino-US trade hostilities has offered some relief and Trump has backed down from tariff threats against Europe, it is still not clear what the final trade deals will look like. A U.S. trade court on Wednesday blocked Trump's tariffs from going into effect. In this environment, strategists say companies will look to strengthen supply chains, boost near-shoring efforts, and prioritize new markets - all of which will push up costs. Companies themselves are uncertain about the final cost. As the corporate earnings season draws to a close, Reuters found at least 42 companies have cut their forecasts and 16 have withdrawn or suspended their guidance. For instance, earlier this month, Walmart declined to provide a quarterly profit forecast and said it would raise prices, drawing a rebuke from Trump. Volvo Cars, one of the European automakers most exposed to U.S. tariffs, withdrew its earnings forecast for the next two years and United Airlines gave two different forecasts, saying it was impossible to predict the macro environment this year. Trump has argued that tariffs will cut America's trade deficit and prompt companies to move operations to the country, bringing jobs back home. Tariffs will also force countries including Mexico to stop the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into the United States, Trump has said. 'The Administration has consistently maintained that the United States ... has the leverage to make our trading partners ultimately bear the cost of tariffs," said White House spokesperson Kush Desai. TARIFF TALK On earnings conference calls for the January to March quarter, 360 companies, or 72%, in the S&P 500 index mentioned tariffs, up from 150 companies, or 30%, in the previous quarter. Executives at 219 companies listed on the STOXX 600 mentioned tariffs, compared with 161 in the prior quarter. Of the Nikkei 225 companies in Japan, that number was 58, up from 12 earlier. "I don't think corporations have an awful lot of visibility about anything in the future," said Rich Bernstein, CEO of Richard Bernstein Advisors in New York. Referring to withdrawn forecasts, he said, "If you take into account this uncertain world and you can't guide anybody to a number, it's safer not to guide." Wall Street is expecting net profit for companies in the S&P 500 index to grow at an average 5.1% per quarter through April through December, versus a growth rate of 11.7% a year earlier, according to data compiled by LSEG. Automakers, airlines and consumer goods importers have been among the worst hit. Levies on raw material costs and parts including aluminum and electronics have risen, and tariffs on multiple countries are making assembling cars more expensive because of far-flung supply chains. Moving any production to the United States will also raise labor costs. Kleenex tissue maker Kimberly Clark slashed its annual profit forecast last month and said it would incur about $300 million in costs this year as tariffs push up its supply-chain costs. A few days later the company said it would invest $2 billion over five years to expand its manufacturing capacity in the U.S., a number not included in the Reuters tally. Companies including Apple and Eli Lilly have this year announced investments in the United States. Johnnie Walker whiskey and Don Julio tequila maker Diageo said earlier this month it would cut $500 million in costs and make substantial asset disposals by 2028, as a 10% tariff on imports from places like Britain and the European Union is expected to deal a $150 million hit to its operating profit every year. "Tariffs could significantly drive up the cost of a nice night out - or even a cozy night in," said Zak Stambor, analyst with eMarketer. (Reporting by Sayantani Ghosh in San Francisco, Arpan Varghese in Bengaluru, and David Gaffen in New York; Additional reporting by Anuja Bharat Mistry and Sameer Manekar in Bengaluru; Reuters Bengaluru and Gdansk bureaus, Josephine Mason in London and Miyoung Kim in Singapore; Editing by Peter Henderson and Anna Driver)
