Trump tariffs take effect ahead of more layoffs, Southwest to charge for checked bags, John Mulaney takes on late-night

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Trump tariffs take effect ahead of more mass layoffs

A back-and-forth on tariffs, mass layoffs at the Department of Education and a bill to keep the government funded made for a busy day in Washington, D.C., yesterday. Here’s what to know.

Tariffs: President Trump’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports went into effect today after he threatened to double them for Canada yesterday. He backed down after Ontario rescinded a 25% surcharge on electricity supplied to the U.S. [AP]

Mass layoffs: Ahead of a deadline for federal agencies to begin large-scale layoffs tomorrow, the Education Department laid off nearly half of its 4,400 workers. Trump has said he wants to dismantle the department. Here’s what that could mean. [USA Today/Yahoo News]

Funding bill: House Republicans voted 217-213 to pass a bill that’ll keep the government funded through September. The bill now heads to the Senate, where Democrats face tough decisions on how to vote ahead of Friday’s deadline. [ABC News]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

?? Southwest’s new bag policy

Although it previously promised not to change its free checked bag policy, Southwest Airlines said that starting May 28, it’ll start charging passengers to check bags if they aren’t part of a loyalty program or flying Business Select. [Business Insider]

?? Cross-country storm

Forecasters warned of a cross-country storm system that would bring heavy rain and strong wind to California today before bringing blizzard conditions to the Plains and thunderstorms to the Midwest and Southeast by Friday. [Yahoo News]

?? U.S.-Ukraine ceasefire plan

U.S. officials lifted a pause on intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine after the country agreed to the U.S.’s 30-day ceasefire plan with Russia, which hasn’t yet responded but has previously ruled out a ceasefire. [Reuters]

?? A heart of titanium

An Australian man with heart failure recently lived with a titanium heart for 100 days — the longest anyone has lived with the technology — as he awaited a heart transplant. His hospital said he was “recovering well.” [CNN]

?? Coo-Coo Chanel

Naomi Campbell, Jessica Alba and Dakota Fanning were among several celebs who stepped out for Chanel’s fall 2025 show to conclude Paris Fashion Week. But the real showstopper: the pigeon that crashed the show. [FN/USA Today]

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY

??? On the mic: The first two episodes of IMO, a podcast by Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, are out today. The show’s guest lineup includes: Issa Rae, Keke Palmer and Dwyane Wade. [People]

?? Now streaming: The reboot of Temptation Island, the reality series in which four couples test their relationships, dropped overnight on Netflix — with a new twist. [Variety]

?? On the court, the Thunder — minus All-Star Jalen Williams, who’s out with a hip injury — tip off against the Celtics at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. [Yahoo Sports]

??? Late-night fans: There’s a new talk show in town. Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney premieres at 10 p.m. ET on Netflix. (More on that below.) [Los Angeles Times]

?? And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the crossword. Check the forecast in your area.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1894, the first glass bottles of Coca-Cola were sold. Since then, people have passionately debated whether Coke tastes best from a glass or plastic bottle, a can or even McDonald’s soda fountain. Do you have a favorite? Let us know. [BuzzFeed]

3 QUESTIONS

...about Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney

I asked Yahoo Entertainment reporter (and self-proclaimed John Mulaney fan) Kelsey Weekman about what to expect from his new show tonight.

Divya: First, for the unacquainted, what should we know about Mulaney?

Kelsey: I adore all five of his stand-up specials, but I really fell in love with his work as a writer for Saturday Night Live. Everybody’s Live is a spinoff from the experimental series Everybody’s in L.A. that he did at last year’s Netflix Is a Joke Festival.

Divya: So, what should we expect from the new show?

Kelsey: I’m expecting a variety talk show that actually leans into the host’s stand-up prowess. Everybody’s Live will likely channel Mulaney’s quick thinking and pop culture savvy into an interview show that, unlike others, takes the risk of being fully live.

Divya: What’s your favorite John Mulaney moment?

Kelsey: I actually have two! Lines from his 2012 New in Town stand-up special are still part of my personal lexicon, and I consider the “Diner Lobster” Les Miserables parody from Saturday Night Live required viewing.

Who will be in the first episode? Michael Keaton and Cypress Hill, among others.

FEEL-GOOD MOMENT

South African high schoolers at an annual sports competition recently performed perfectly choreographed flash formations while supporting their team. Among the songs they sang: Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” and “Hakuna Matata” from The Lion King. [USA Today]

Have a great day. See you tomorrow!

?? P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Want to avoid ingesting microplastics? Drinking tap water instead of bottled water is one of a few steps you can take. [Washington Post]

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