Trump’s global 10% tariffs take effect; Historic blizzard buries Northeast

President Donald Trump’s global tariffs take effect Tuesday at 10%, not the 15% he threatened over the weekend. The White House said the higher rate is still coming, as Europe delays a trade deal and FedEx sues for refunds. Plus, up to 40 inches of snow blankets parts of the Northeast, grounding thousands of flights and knocking out power. Now comes the next challenge: digging out. And both U.S. hockey teams won Olympic gold. But when invited to the State of the Union, only one team accepted. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, February 24, 2026.