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As Western New York begins to emerge from a season of winter storm watches, lake effect snow warnings, and winter weather advisories, the agency responsible for issuing those alerts is facing layoffs.
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The head of the U.S. Postal Service has agreed to allow Elon Musk's DOGE team to help find "further efficiencies" at the mail agency. But the agreement limits DOGE's access to USPS employee records.
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The arrival of the new crew will pave the way for the return of two astronauts who have been "stuck" on the station since June of last year.
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Business leaders are trying to engage in a delicate diplomacy with the White House — even as their companies brace for the impact of market volatility and tariffs.
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This week, President Trump continued to threaten tariffs as DOGE continued its cuts of the federal workforce. It was another consequential and news-packed week in Trump's presidency.
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The president's contention that birthright citizenship is unconstitutional is considered a fringe view because the Supreme Court ruled to the contrary 127 years ago.
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In North Dakota, many farmers are still recovering from the 2018 trade war and are now bracing for more losses as President Trump levies sweeping tariffs on everything from soybeans to pork.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz appeared before the Senate Finance committee Friday for his confirmation hearing to be the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Every one of the nine speakers at the Salvation Army’s “Hope of Main” groundbreaking lauded the $100 million-plus project as transformative and, in a large respect, long overdue.
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President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariff on all foreign steel and aluminum imports went into effect just after midnight this morning. Within hours, Ottawa announced dollar-for-dollar retaliation to the tune of nearly 30 billion Canadian dollars.
WBFO Arts & Culture Beat
- Theater Talk: THE INFORMER opens at ART of WNY; NOW AND THEN has big role for Steve Jakiel at Desiderio's; CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD, an LGBTQ+ oratorio at Westminster Pres; SHUCKED at Shea's, OUR LADY OF 121st STREET continues at RLTP (see listings)
- Theater Talk: The joys of seeing a show more than once, including MOTHERS AND SONS at Niagara U. and THE LOVED ONES at Irish Classical. Continuing this week GOODNIGHT, TYLER at Ujima, THE HOBBIT at TOY, and THE WIZ at Shea's
- Theater Talk: How can every theater in town have a stellar cast? They do! NEXT TO NORMAL, BLACK BEAR ISLAND, OUR LADY OF 121ST STREET just the latest examples. See listings. And RSVP for SiDP's Feast 3/15
- Theater Talk: Every show in town has an all-star cast, including THE NICETIES, THE LOVED ONES, and SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE. With more openings soon!
WBFO Disabilities Beat
- Voices of Disability Pride: Sam Mattle on patience, the value of volunteering
- Disabilities Beat: Youth specialists bring new support to young disabled people in rural WNY
- Disabilities Beat: How does the HALT Act impact disabled incarcerated people?
- Disabilities Beat: What is Disability Awareness Night at Niagara University?
WBFO Racial Equity Beat
- Lawsuit against City of Buffalo seeks full implementation of Proactive Rental Inspections Law
- Film festival, golf tournaments and Freedom Crossing tour mark end to Juneteenth celebrations
- Gillibrand announces legislation addressing disparities in access to health care
- Lawsuit seeks to restore Humboldt Parkway, remove parts of Scajaquada Expressway

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