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Kentucky Kernel

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US takes a toll with stock market and tariff concerns

Sylvia Freire, Sylvia Freire April 19, 2025

The United States stock market index took a downturn following China’s retaliatory tariffs on Friday, April 4. Since President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, inflation rates are likely to increase,...

Illustration by Sarah Reed.

Setting the clock back once again, TikTok’s future remains unknown

Sylvia Freire, Reporter April 11, 2025

TikTok, a popular social media app, will remain available in the United States after the Trump administration extended its deadline for another 75 days. According to CNBC, President Donald Trump is...

Students walk between classes in the morning on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Gatton College of Business in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Trump pauses tariffs on countries, adds additional tax to China

Sylvia Freire, Reporter April 9, 2025

President Donald Trump paused reciprocal tariffs on 75 countries for 90 days, starting Wednesday, April 9. According to The Associated Press, Trump imposed reciprocal tariffs, defined as a tax restriction...

City employees and volunteers lay our more tarp to stack sandbags on as heavy rain caused the Kentucky River to flood on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at East Main Street in Frankfort, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Preparations during near-historic flood in Frankfort

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky April 8, 2025

Severe weather and flooding caused Franklin County residents to begin evacuating their homes, as city officials prepared for historic rising water levels from the Kentucky River.

Attendees cheer and clap, while speakers talk during the “Hands Off!” protest on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

‘We are watching our rights be eroded.’ Nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protests reach Lexington

Sylvia Freire, Reporter April 7, 2025

Over 1,000 people protested in Lexington’s Courthouse Plaza for the “Hands Off” movement held throughout the United States, against Donald Trump and Elon Musk. On Saturday, April 5, over 1,3000...

Protesters gather for the “Hands Off!” protest on Saturday, April. 5, 2025, at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Ky Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: ‘Hands Off!’ Lexington, national protest

The "Hands Off!" protest in downtown Lexington saw Fayette County residents share their frustration about the current presidential administration. This local protest was part of a national series...

UK President Eli Capilouto. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Capilouto: Some international UK graduate students’ visas, status revoked

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor April 4, 2025

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto sent out a campus community email on Friday, April 4 regarding visas and immigration status of certain international students. The email said UK had learned...

A volunteer helping cleanup tornado damage, takes a break from work on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Jeffersontown in Louisville, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Tornado damage in Louisville Metro

Severe weather outbreak relief efforts continue in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, a major suburb of the Louisville Metro. According to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a majority of the damage was due to a tornado...

Gov. Andy Beshear speaks to a crowd of students on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, outside the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo Samuel Colmar | Staff

Gov. Andy Beshear sues federal government over revoked COVID-19 health funds

Abigail Wright, Reporter April 1, 2025

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined 22 other states in filing a lawsuit against the federal government over its decision to cut public health funds. According to a lawsuit filed Tuesday, March 25 in Rhode...

Inside of a rock shelter on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Red River Gorge in Slade, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Trump’s executive order set to displace workers from national parks, including Red River Gorge

Sammy Wynn, Reporter March 26, 2025

On Feb. 11, President Donald Trump issued an executive order implementing the Department of Government Efficiency Workplace Optimization Initiative, consolidating federal workplaces and displacing workers...

Protestors hold signs and march during a Rally for Human Rights on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

‘Stand for the truth, even if it’s against yourself;’ Lexington rallies for human rights worldwide

Sammy Wynn, Reporter March 23, 2025

Editor’s note: Some people mentioned in the story requested their last names be omitted. Protesters marched through downtown Lexington, calling for justice as part of a statewide protest supporting...

Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education

Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor March 20, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education on Thursday, March 20. The executive order calls on the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, to “take...

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