Ramon Padilla

Washington, D.C.

Visual Journalist at USA Today

Visual journalist at USA TODAY.

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The first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs is set. See bracket and team schedule

6 days ago | usatoday.com | Ramon Padilla

After a week of six play-in games, the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs opens this weekend with four games on Saturday (April 19) and four on Sunday that could begin answering a wide range of questions:◾ Can any team challenge the top-ranked Eastern conference Cleveland Cavilers who have the NBA’s top offensive rating, scoring 121.0 points per 100 possessions?
30 years later: Retelling the twisted plot of the Oklahoma City bombing

6 days ago | usatoday.com | Todd Pendleton |Ramon Padilla |Linda Lynn

Thirty years ago, two former soldiers acted on their hatred of the federal government by bombing the federal building in Oklahoma City. Here are key events in Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols' twisted plot leading up to the terrorist attack and significant moments after the tragedy, including the journey to justice and in the task of remembering what happened with a world-class memorial. Sept.
Who's playing who: 2025 NBA play-in and playoff bracket.

1 week ago | palmbeachpost.com | Ramon Padilla

An exciting week is ahead for NBA fans. The six NBA play-in games begin on Tuesday, April 15 to determine the seventh and eighth seeds of the playoffs. It's a lot to unpack, but the bracket below will make things much clearer. Here's how the play-in format works: The teams that finish seventh through 10th in the Western and Eastern conferences will face off in the play-in tournament this week to determine the final seventh and eighth seeds.
Who's playing who: 2025 NBA play-in and playoff bracket.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Ramon Padilla

Taxes 2025 🧾 Vote for your faves📺 Get your soccer tickets DIY projects to tryGames begin Tuesday to determine the final 16 teams to play in the NBA playoffs. An exciting week is ahead for NBA fans. The six NBA play-in games begin Tuesday to determine the seventh and eighth seeds of the playoffs. It's a lot to unpack but the bracket below will make things much clearer.
How Trump tariffs kicked off days of nerve-racking stock market trading

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | George Petras |Ramon Padilla |Javier Zarracina

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will pause reciprocal tariffs for 90 days to more than 75 U.S. trading partners except for China, whose tariff rate he said will increase to 125%, effective immediately. U.S. markets reacted favorably, surging higher in afternoon trading. The Dow gained nearly 3,000 points and the S&P 500 rose 474. The Nasdaq rose more than 1,800.
Here's where the largest snowfall will happen this week at ski resorts

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Ramon Padilla

Wondering if fresh snow is in the forecast? Dreaming of a destination ski or snowboard trip in the U.S. or Canada? This weekly update provides the total estimated snowfall at popular ski destinations in the West and Northeast. OnTheSnow Meteorologist Chris Tomer, author of the Snow Before You Go column, will keep you in the know for fresh powder days. "A large dome of high pressure builds across the Intermountain West through April 13, then the pattern might turn more active.
Looking for an American-made vehicle? How the automakers stack up

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Ramon Padilla |Bailey Schulz |Javier Zarracina

President Donald Trump's auto tariffs target vehicles and auto parts made outside the United States, but that doesn't mean automakers that assemble cars within the country are immune to the new duties. Roughly half of new vehiclesÂ sold in the U.S. are assembled within the country, according to an analysis from Cars.com. But even those vehicles rely on parts imported from other countries.
Looking for an American-made vehicle? How the automakers stack up

2 weeks ago | freep.com | Ramon Padilla |Bailey Schulz |Javier Zarracina

USA TODAY analyzed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports to determine whether any vehicles are fully "made in America."Ramon Padilla Bailey Schulz Javier ZarracinaUSA TODAYPresident Donald Trump's auto tariffs target vehicles and auto parts made outside the United States, but that doesn't mean automakers that assemble cars within the country are immune to the new duties.
If 2025 NBA playoffs were to start today, here's what the bracket would look like

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Ramon Padilla

There are still a few wins and losses to be had in the final weeks of the NBA season, but that doesn't stop us from doing a way-too-early look at who's in, who's out of the 2025 NBA playoffs. In the West, will blockbuster mega-trades such as the Miami Heat moving Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors or the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers help either team's playoff chances?
Here's where the largest snowfall will happen this week at ski resorts

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Ramon Padilla

Wondering if fresh snow is in the forecast? Dreaming of a destination ski or snowboard trip in the U.S. or Canada? This weekly update provides the total estimated snowfall at popular ski destinations in the West and Northeast. OnTheSnow Meteorologist Chris Tomer, author of the Snow Before You Go column, will keep you in the know for fresh powder days. "The pattern turns more active the first week of April with two different storm systems affecting the West.