David Brennan

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Reporter @ABC in London. Ex-Newsweek diplomatic correspondent. Tips and media requests to [email protected] [email protected]

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US stocks rise amid Trump tariff exemptions for electronics

1 week ago | flipboard.com | David Brennan |Max Zahn

NowCNN — When Jill Langen decided to list her Clarkston, Michigan, home of 25 years for sale last month, she did it without the help of a real estate agent. Seven days later, she had an agreement signed with a buyer and her home was off the market. Langen’s decision to go it alone isn’t typical among …
Global stock markets up amid Trump tariffs exemptions for electronics

1 week ago | thepulseofnh.com | David Brennan |Bill Hutchinson |Max Zahn

(NEW YORK) -- Major stock markets in Asia and Europe rose in Monday trading following the U.S. announcement that key consumer electronics would be temporarily exempted from President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index led the regional gains, closing 2.4% up with the Hang Seng Tech Index up more than 2%. On the mainland, Shanghai's Composite Index rose 0.76% and Shenzen's Component Index rose 0.51%.
2 US students detained in Denmark after alleged altercation with Uber driver

1 week ago | thepulseofnh.com | Candy O’Terry |David Brennan |Victoria Beaule |Morgan Winsor

(COPENHAGEN) -- Two college students, both United States citizens, were detained while visiting Denmark on their spring break, according to officials and an attorney representing the family of one of the young men. Owen Ray, a 19-year-old studying at the University of Miami in Ohio, and his unnamed friend were detained at Copenhagen Airport on April 1 over an alleged dispute with an Uber driver the night prior, Jordan Finfer, a U.S.-based attorney for Ray's family, told ABC News.
Trump blames Zelenskyy for 'horrible job' after Russia ballistic missile strike kills dozens in Ukraine

1 week ago | thepulseofnh.com | David Brennan |Candy O’Terry |Victoria Beaule |Morgan Winsor

(LONDON) -- A Russian ballistic missile strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least 34 people on Sunday morning, emergency services said, as many there celebrated Palm Sunday. "The enemy struck the civilian population again," acting Mayor Artem Kobzar wrote on Telegram. Ukraine's State Emergency Service said that at least 34 people -- including two children -- were confirmed killed, with 117 others injured, including 15 children.
Commander of US base in Greenland fired for email critical of Vance visit

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Luis Martinez |David Brennan

Col. Sussanah Meyers was removed due to a "loss of confidence."ByLuis Martinez and David BrennanA view shows a sign at the U.S. military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025. Jim Watson/via ReutersLONDON -- The commander of the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland recently visited by Vice President JD Vance was removed from command on Thursday due to a "loss of confidence," the Space Force said in a statement.
Commander of US base in Greenland fired for email critical of Vance visit

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Luis Martinez |David Brennan

The commander of the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland recently visited by Vice President JD Vance was removed from command on Thursday due to a "loss of confidence," the Space Force said in a statement. An official familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News that days after Vance's visit, Col. Sussanah Meyers wrote an email to base personnel that distanced the base from some of the vice president's comments about Denmark, of which Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory.
Authorities search for answers in deadly New York City tourist helicopter crash

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Aaron Katersky |Josh Margolin |Emily Shapiro |David Brennan

Six people were killed when the craft plunged into the Hudson River on Thursday. ByAaron Katersky, Josh Margolin, Emily Shapiro, and David BrennanEmergency personnel work at the scene of a helicopter crash on the Hudson River near lower Manhattan in New York, as seen from Newport, New Jersey, on April 10, 2025.
US stocks climb, shrugging off China trade war and consumer fears

1 week ago | thepulseofnh.com | David Brennan |Max Zahn |Bill Hutchinson

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. stocks climbed on Friday, shrugging off new Chinese tariffs on American goods that intensified a trade war between the two largest economies in the world. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 808 points, or 2%, while the S&P 500 surged 2.1%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq increased 2.1%. Meanwhile, a selloff of 10-year Treasuries sent yields climbing to 4.46%.
Trump admin live updates: Trump to undergo annual physical Friday

1 week ago | yahoo.com | David Brennan |Alexandra Hutzler |Ivan Pereira

DAVID BRENNAN, ALEXANDRA HUTZLER and IVAN PEREIRAFri, April 11, 2025 at 10:06 AM UTC8 min readPresident Donald Trump held a Cabinet meeting with his top officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as well as Elon Musk, on Thursday. It follows Trump on Wednesday changing course on his tariff policy, instituting a 90-day pause in higher taxes for most countries while ramping up the rate against China to 145%.
Stocks slip as new Chinese tariffs on US goods intensify trade war

1 week ago | yoursourceone.com | David Brennan |Max Zahn

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. stocks inched lower in early trading on Friday as new Chinese tariffs on American goods intensified a trade war between the two largest economies in the world. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 96 points, or 0.25%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.1%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq declined 0.05%. China issued a 125% U.S. tariff early Friday morning, but Beijing said it would not increase tariffs further.