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Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs; New Mexico reopens the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch; and the formula that makes Norway such a superpower on the snow at the Olympics.

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President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Friday, in Washington. From left are Solicitor General John Sauer, Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of his economic agenda 

The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a stinging loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. Furious about the defeat, Trump said he will impose a global 10% tariff as an alternative while pressing his trade policies by other means. The new tariffs would come under a law that restricts them to 150 days. Read more.

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New Mexico reopens investigation into alleged illegal activity at Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch

New Mexico’s attorney general has reopened an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch, as allegations swirl about what role the secluded spot played in sexual abuse or sex trafficking of underage girls and young women. Although New Mexico’s initial case was closed in 2019 at the request of federal prosecutors in New York, state prosecutors say now that “revelations outlined in the previously sealed FBI files warrant further examination.” Read more.

Norway’s dominance at Winter Games based on tradition, depth and development

Norway has set a new record for Winter Olympic gold medals with 17 in Italy this month so far and has room for more. Cross-country star Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won half of his 10 career Olympic golds during these Games. The dominance has raised a familiar question: What makes Norway, a nation of 5.6 million people, such a superpower on the snow at the world’s biggest winter sports event? Read more.

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