Almanac: Birthdays and facts for today in 2025
Today marks the 103rd day of 2025 and the 25th day of spring with notable birthdays including Thomas Jefferson Samuel Beckett Eudora Welty Howard Keel Seamus Heaney Paul Sorvino Al Green Christopher Hitchens Ron Perlman Garry Kasparov Glenn Howerton Nellie McKay and notes that Halle Berry won the best actress Oscar for Monster's Ball in 2001. The moon phase runs between a full moon on April 12 and last quarter on April 20 and actor Ron Perlman turns 75 today.
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The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor with editing for brevity accuracy and taste. Deadline for May 6 election letters is 5 p m Friday April 25. Limit 250 words. Include signature full address and telephone for verification. Mailing fax and email addresses listed.
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Democrats must condemn Trump tariff pandering now
Catherine Rampell argues Democrats dodge clear critique of Trump tariffs while Biden expanded them, noting political pandering to unions and think tanks. The piece urges an unequivocal rejection of protectionism and a shift from mercantilist policy to defend workers and the economy.
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On the Lighter Side Editorial Cartoons From Across Country
A selection of humorous editorials features cartoon panels from various U S newspapers. The cartoons offer light commentary on politics culture and daily life reflecting regional humor and era tone without graphic content.
Tariff Debates and Free Trade Critics Face Trump Pause
Ramesh Ponnuru surveys the tariff clash as Trump freezes and reimposes duties, criticizing the underlying public arguments. He notes the high U.S. rate, global comparisons, and stock market reactions, with pundits varied from Fox to GOP lawmakers arguing for or against protectionism.
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