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Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has declared war on drug gangs, blaming them for a surge in violent crime in the once-peaceful South American country. One of the most prominent figures in this war is José Adolfo Macías Villamar, the fugitive leader of the violent gang Los Choneros, who has been indicted in New York City on charges of importing thousands of pounds of cocaine into the United States.

Amazon has informed the White House of its interest in purchasing TikTok as the U.S. government pressures China-based ByteDance to sell the app before a looming ban deadline. The bid is part of a broader industry recognition of TikTok's influence over impulse e-commerce, while other companies such as AppLovin have also shown interest.

The Trump administration's proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have sent shockwaves through the medical community, particularly among cancer patients and doctors. These cuts, which include job losses and canceled grants, have raised serious concerns about the potential impact on research and medical advancements, ultimately affecting treatment options for millions of Americans.

President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs, including a universal 10% levy and reciprocal tariffs on 60 trade partners, aims to rebalance trade but is expected to raise prices for U.S. consumers. Economists warn that these measures could trigger higher inflation, increased production costs, and potential retaliatory actions by other nations.

President Trump announced two new types of tariffs on April 2nd, aimed at reducing trade deficits and revitalizing the American industrial and manufacturing base. These tariffs, however, have been met with criticism from economists and U.S. trading partners, who fear they will boost inflation and lead to higher costs for American households.