Zelle, the popular money-transferring service, has announced it will shut down its app. Zelle has shutdown its app after revealing only 2% of its transfers occur from the app. The shutdown will not impact Zelle’s transferring services through users’ own banks. Currently, over 2,200 banks have adopted Zelle money transferring services. Zelle is shutting down its app. Here’s how you can still use the payment service https://t.co/EyvG9Ytoc4 pic.twitter.com/wohBBXyOVW — Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) April 3, 2025 Here’s what CNN reported: Zelle, the popular person-to-person money transferring service, shut down its standalone app Tuesday — but the service itself is not disappearing. Zelle had warned of the shutdown last year, explaining in an announcement that only 2% of transactions happen on its app. A “vast majority” of Zelle’s 151 million users now access the service through their own bank’s website or app, and that process will be unaffected. Affected users who used the Zelle app “should have received messaging about this change through various emails and in-app notifications,” before this week’s shutdown, Zelle said in its announcement. Those users must will re-enroll through their participating bank or credit union app to keep using Zelle’s services. Zelle launched in 2017 and was created by about 30 banks to rival popular existing payments apps like Venmo, Cash App and Apple Pay. At that time, Zelle created its own app to provide access for people whose banks didn’t yet participate. But adoption has soared over the past eight years, with more than 2,200 banks and credit unions using Zelle. Cash transferring giant Zelle shuts down standalone app https://t.co/Rcmipi8mSB — FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) April 2, 2025 Per Fox Business: Payment processing platform Zelle shut down its standalone application Tuesday, redirecting users to banks and credit unions offering its services instead. When attempting to sign in to the app, users are met with a message stating it’s “no longer available for sending and receiving money.” “You will be able to log in until August 11, 2025,” the pop-up continues, “but not send or receive money. To continue using Zelle®, please enroll through one of the more than 2,200 mobile banking apps that offer Zelle®.”

President Trump has responded to the stock market tanking after he announced tariffs on dozens of countries. After Trump’s tariff announcement over $2.8 trillion was wiped from the stock market. In response to the red market, Trump stated, “The markets are going to boom. The stock is going to boom. The country is going to boom — and the rest of the world wants to see is there any way they can make a deal.” Watch his response here: PRESIDENT TRUMP: “The markets are going to boom. The stock is going to boom. The country is going to boom — and the rest of the world wants to see is there any way they can make a deal.” pic.twitter.com/gwC3WSyzIM — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) April 3, 2025 BREAKING: Donald Trump was just asked about the stock market’s reaction to his tariffs. He responded: “It’s going very well” Trump added: “The market is going to boom” pic.twitter.com/r5cTn4bzG1 — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) April 3, 2025 Per The New York Post: President Trump brushed off a steep stock market plunge Thursday following the announcement of his “reciprocal” tariffs — saying he expected a reversal of the brutal impact of his new fees on most imported goods. “I think it’s going very well. It was an operation like what a patient gets operated on, and it’s a big thing,” Trump told reporters on the White House lawn. “I said this would exactly be the way it is. We have six or $7 trillion coming in to our country, and we’ve never seen anything like it. The markets are going to boom, the stock is going to boom, the country is going to boom.” US stock markets close to sea of red Over $2.8 TRILLION wiped out after Trump’s tariffs announcement WORST day in market since June 2020 https://t.co/YmInoonMhD pic.twitter.com/GCPvH83wl8 — RT (@RT_com) April 3, 2025 Per CNN: Global markets closed sharply down Thursday and the dollar wiped out all gains since President Donald Trump’s reelection in November. The Dow fell 1,679 points, or 3.98%. The broader S&P 500 was down by 4.84% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq plunged 5.97%. All three major indexes posted their biggest single-day drop since 2020. The selloff came after Trump announced Wednesday that a slew of hefty new tariffs would be imposed on practically all goods coming into the United States. That sparked fears that the new policy could trigger significant backlash from trading partners, take down the global economy and spike prices for US consumers on almost all imported goods. Trump shrugged off the market reaction Thursday, telling reporters, “I think it’s going very well.” “The markets are going to boom, the stock is going to boom, the country is going to boom,” he said. “I think it’s going to be unbelievable.”

The White House has fired several National Security Council staffers after President Trump met up with conservative commentator Laura Lommer. According to ABC News, during Loomer’s meeting with President Trump, she presented Trump with several concerning findings of NSC staffers. Loomer, in response to the report, stated, “Out of respect for President Trump and the privacy of the Oval Office, I’m going to decline on divulging any details about my Oval Office meeting with President Trump.” She added, “It was an honor to meet with President Trump and present him with my research findings, I will continue working hard to support his agenda, and I will continue reiterating the importance of strong vetting, for the sake of protecting the President and our national security.” Wild: Laura Loomer got Trump to fire 3 pro-war members of the National Security Council: Daniel Feith, son of the Bush/Cheney über-neocon Douglas Feith; a long-time top foreign policy advisor to Marco Rubio, and another top adviser to Mike Waltz. https://t.co/5oKvKZmE4n pic.twitter.com/NpaSIEbbJE — Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) April 3, 2025 Several National Security Council staffers were fired shortly after Laura Loomer met with President Trump in the Oval Office and urged the removal of specific “neocons.” Follow: @AFpost pic.twitter.com/s8XVElSTXM — AF Post (@AFpost) April 3, 2025 Check out what ABC News reported: The White House has fired a handful of National Security Council staffers following a Wednesday meeting with far-right political activist Laura Loomer, who made recommendations to President Donald Trump about who he should fire, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. Loomer met with Trump Wednesday, shortly before his tariff announcement in the Rose Garden, the sources said. Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles, Vice President JD Vance and the head of personnel Sergio Gor were involved in the meeting. Rep. Scott Perry was also present, but he was scheduled to meet with Trump about a variety of different topics, the sources added. “NSC doesn’t comment on personnel matters,” NSC spokesman Brian Hughes said in a statement. MORE: Former intel officials: Signal chat did put troops at risk The New York Times was first to report on Trump’s meeting with Loomer. “Out of respect for President Trump and the privacy of the Oval Office, I’m going to decline on divulging any details about my Oval Office meeting with President Trump. It was an honor to meet with President Trump and present him with my research findings, I will continue working hard to support his agenda, and I will continue reiterating the importance of strong vetting, for the sake of protecting the President and our national security,” Loomer told ABC News in a statement. Loomered! At least three senior National Security Council staffers were fired by the Trump administration, U.S. officials tell CBS News. This comes after President Trump reportedly met with rightwing personality Laura Loomer, who apparently had information for the president about… pic.twitter.com/VTya9h8QVK — Karli Bonne’ (@KarluskaP) April 3, 2025 However, President Trump just told reporters aboard Air Force One that Loomer recommended new employees for HIRE, not fire: President Trump says Laura Loomer recommended he hire a few people not fire @LauraLoomer pic.twitter.com/SpDzrLw9Rd — Karli Bonne’ (@KarluskaP) April 3, 2025 Perhaps it was both.

On Wednesday, the SpaceX Crew Dragon became the first to launch civilian astronauts into the polar orbit. The SpaceX Crew Dragon had four civilian astronauts onboard, and they were able to glimpse the white tundra of Antarctica from space. Chinese-born crypto billionaire Chun Wang took to X and, in a video, stated, “Hello, Antarctica. Unlike previously anticipated, from 460 km above, it is only pure white, no human activity is visible.” Take a look at some of the scenes: Hello, Antarctica. Unlike previously anticipated, from 460 km above, it is only pure white, no human activity is visible. pic.twitter.com/i7JawFYzW2 — Chun (@satofishi) April 2, 2025 First views of Earth’s polar regions from Dragon pic.twitter.com/3taP34zCeN — SpaceX (@SpaceX) April 1, 2025 Liftoff of Fram2 and the @framonauts! pic.twitter.com/XBL5juCnHQ — SpaceX (@SpaceX) April 1, 2025 Per NDTV: The first civilian astronauts to orbit the Earth’s polar region have shared a breathtaking view of Antarctica’s pristine “pure white” tundra in a historic video captured from space. On Wednesday morning, four space travelers aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule filmed the stunning footage, showcasing the desolate, snow-covered landscape of Antarctica from an altitude of approximately 285 miles. Chinese-born crypto billionaire Chun Wang, 43, took to X to share the video with a caption that read, “Hello, Antarctica. Unlike previously anticipated, from 460 km above, it is only pure white, no human activity is visible.” The breathtaking six-minute video showcases the continent’s vibrant landscape. In the footage, Mr Wang’s fellow space travellers can be heard congratulating him on this remarkable achievement. The captivating footage was taken through the Dragon’s Cupola, a unique, all-glass dome on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, offering astronauts stunning 360-degree views of space and Earth. In a playful moment, Mr Wang placed his sock-clad feet on the cupola’s window and began walking up and down, with the vibrant, cloudy, and snowy landscape drifting in the background. Jokingly, he referred to this as a “spacewalk,” sending the crew into fits of laughter. SpaceX Fram2 ‘s full polar orbit, from Antarctica to the Arctic, seen by timelapse. pic.twitter.com/mSBDcxJ56A — A. Pettit (@PettitFrontier) April 3, 2025 Per The Times: A bout of space sickness was followed by the perfect pick-me-up when four astronauts opened the blinds on their capsule orbiting their planet. “Hello, Antarctica,” exclaimed Chun Wang, commander of the Fram2 mission, as he and his three crew became the first people ever to view the South Pole from low earth orbit. Wang, a crypto-currency billionaire, paid SpaceX to operate the private mission, which is flying a Crew Dragon capsule in polar orbit around Earth — a trajectory no astronauts have taken before. Over the course of nearly four days in space, they will pass over the North and South Poles every 46 minutes, collecting imagery. They are also conducting 22 science and research projects that will expand understanding of the effects of space flight on the human body and how to support astronauts of the future on long-duration space missions. On Tuesday, they took the first human x-ray in space.

Nike stocks have plummeted following the announcement of President Trump’s 46% tariff on Vietnam. Nike stocks fell 6% following the tariff announcement. The Trump administration also placed a 32% tariff on Indonesia and a 34% tariff on China. Vietnam, Indonesia and China combined make up 95% of Nike’s manufacturing. Nike stock right now – the company has >450,000 employees across 130 factories in Vietnam (46% tariff rate) pic.twitter.com/9irIE3j5cW — Mike Bird (@Birdyword) April 2, 2025 Per WSJ: Nike shares fell 6% after President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs of 46% on Vietnam, 32% on Indonesia and 34% on China. Suppliers in Vietnam, Indonesia and China make 95% of the sneaker company’s manufactured goods. Like most U.S. footwear brands, Nike has long relied on Asia factories to produce its products. Nike had shifted away from China as its main manufacturing partner to countries like Vietnam and Indonesia. Shares of Skechers, Deckers and Crocs also fell on the news. Nike, Columbia stocks hit hard by Trump’s tariffs https://t.co/L8rh9D3rF3 — FOX 12 Oregon (@fox12oregon) April 3, 2025 Here’s what CNBC reported: Retailers and brands have turned to Vietnam to manufacture goods from sneakers to couches while moving some or all production out of China. For years, China’s southern neighbor became a popular alternative for companies trying to avoid the crossfire of U.S. trade tensions with Beijing. Now, as President Donald Trump expands his trade war worldwide, they can no longer steer clear. Trump said he will put a 46% duty on imports from Vietnam as part of a new wave of global tariffs announced Wednesday. That could soon raise costs for major corporations in the apparel, furniture and toy space, and some of them may pass those increases to consumers in the form of price hikes. The tariffs on Vietnam take effect on April 9. China exported more goods to the U.S. than any other country for more than two decades, but Mexico surpassed China as the top source in 2023. China is now the second-largest supplier to the U.S., accounting for $438.9 billion worth of goods in 2024, according to government data from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. For companies that have looked to diversify the countries they rely on for production and reduce risks from trade conflicts with China, Vietnam has also become a popular place to go. Imports from Vietnam grew to $136.6 billion in 2024, up about 19% from 2023, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

A deadly tornado killed at least eight people and prompted over 20 twisters across the Mississippi Valley on Wednesday.

As Article III judges launch a coup d’état of the administration, Republicans are concerned that no one controls Trump’s tariffs. Four Republicans broke with President Trump on tariffs on Canada, and now they are looking for ways to rein him in. According to the anti-GOP NBC “News,” Democrats in the House are exploring ways to […] The post Senate Republicans Want to Control Trump & His Tariffs appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Kate Middleton and the royal family have had a challenging year. The princess and King Charles both experienced cancer diagnoses that changed things dramatically. But both faced their health battles with dignity and grace. Kate Middleton announced she was in remission in January, but Charles continues with his cancer treatment. She recently returned to her royal duties and has maintained an active presence on special media. Kate posted a video on Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom, and some eagle-eyed enthusiasts noticed a change in the family. It looks like they may have welcomed a new addition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales) Kate Middleton Seemed To Introduce A New Furry Family Member Kate wrote in the caption, “Over the past year, nature has been our sanctuary. This Mother’s Day, let us celebrate Mother Nature and recognise how our bond with the natural world can help not only nurture our inner selves, but remind us too of the role we play within the rich tapestry of life. C” In Kate’s video, an ode to Mother Nature, we see a pair of legs being trailed by two dogs. The black one appears to be the family’s pup, Orla, but the red dog looks like a new addition. Kate Middleton and William love animals, so it would be a natural fit for the pair to add a new pet to the family.   But some say not so fast. The brown dog could belong to Kate Middleton’s family. According to Hello!, the dog resembles one owned by Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton. No matter who the pup belongs to, it is clearly very loved and gets along well with Orla. As much of an animal lover as Kate is, we’re sure she believes in the more, the merrier. This story’s featured image is by Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty. The post Did Kate Middleton Subtly Introduce A New Family Member In Her Latest Video? appeared first on InspireMore.