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This Day in History: First African-American College Is Chartered

This Day in History: , First African-American College Is Chartered. April 29, 1854. Ashmun Institute was established in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. Created by an act of the Pennsylvania legislature, the institution was named after Jehudi Ashman. Ashman was the U.S. agent who assisted in the preservation of an African-American colony in Africa that later became Liberia. The institution named after him was initially chartered to provide theological, scientific and classical training to African-Americans. Under its first college president, John Pym Carter, Ashmun Institute opened on January 1, 1857. It was renamed Lincoln University in 1866 after the end of the U.S. Civil War

Biden Wants to Increase Tariffs on Chinese Steel and Aluminum Imports

Biden Wants to Increase Tariffs , on Chinese Steel and Aluminum Imports. Speaking from the United Steelworkers union in Pennsylvania on April 17. Speaking from the United Steelworkers union in Pennsylvania on April 17. Biden will call on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, NPR reports. . Biden will call on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, NPR reports. . Those tariffs are presently at about 7.5%. While these Chinese imports "account for less than 1% of U.S. demand," the country's steel prices are 40% cheaper than America's, NPR reports. . The White House is concerned that this could prompt a surge of exports. . China's policy-driven overcapacity poses a serious risk to the future of the American steel and aluminum industry, Lael Brainard, Biden's top economic adviser, via NPR. The president understands we must invest in American manufacturing, but we also have to protect those investments and those workers from unfair exports. , Lael Brainard, Biden's top economic adviser, via NPR. The Biden administration also sent officials to Mexico to discuss preventing Chinese steel from entering the U.S. via its southern neighbor. . I want to emphasize our desire to cooperate and partner with Mexico on addressing imports coming in to the North American market as a way of circumventing tariffs, Senior administration official, via NPR. I'm not going to get ahead of the diplomatic conversations that have happened today and that will be happening in the days and weeks to come. , Senior administration official, via NPR. But I think we're hoping to come to a mutually acceptable solution with Mexico, because this is a problem that affects both of our economies, Senior administration official, via NPR. United Steelworkers recently endorsed Biden after he voiced his opposition to a U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company. . United Steelworkers recently endorsed Biden after he voiced his opposition to a U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company.

Israel-Iran Tensions: Trump Halts Rally Speech Amid Anti-Biden Slogans, Praises Dissenters| Oneindia

Amid escalating tensions, former President Donald Trump endorsed Anti-Biden slogans targeting President Joe Biden at a Pennsylvania rally, criticising Biden's support for Israel amidst the conflict with Gaza. Trump urged Israel to swiftly conclude military operations for peace. Meanwhile, Biden faces pressure to de-escalate the situation, with reports indicating US reluctance to support Israeli retaliatory actions against Iran. #IranAttacksIsrael #Iran #Israel #IndiaIsrael #Trump #DonaldTrump #Netanyahu #NetanyahuModi #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.194~

Aerosmith Announces Rescheduled ‘Peace Out’ Tour Dates

Aerosmith Announces , Rescheduled ‘Peace Out’ Tour Dates. The veteran rockers postponed their farewell tour nearly seven months ago after singer Steven Tyler "fractured his larynx," CNN reports. . The band issued a statement about Tyler's condition at that time. To our fans: Unfortunately, Steven’s vocal injury is more serious than initially thought. His doctor has confirmed that in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx which requires ongoing care, Aerosmith, via Facebook. He is receiving the best medical treatment available to ensure his recovery is swift, but given the nature of a fracture, he is being told patience is essential. , Aerosmith, via Facebook. As a result, all the currently scheduled PEACE OUT shows must be postponed to sometime in 2024, with new dates to be announced as soon as we know more, Aerosmith, via Facebook. On April 10, the band took to Instagram to announce that they are "thrilled" to have rescheduled tour dates. The tour will begin Sept. 20 in Pittsburgh, PA. The 40-date run will end in Buffalo, NY, on Feb. 26. The Black Crowes will serve as the supporting act. "All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled shows," Aerosmith said. The farewell North American tour is intended to be a celebration of the band's 50 years together, CNN reports.