By GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA, Associated Press

SAO PAULO (AP) — A panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court justices unanimously accepted criminal charges Tuesday against six more key allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro over an alleged coup plot to keep him in office after his 2022 election defeat.

Last month, the panel unanimously accepted charges against Bolsonaro and seven close allies over the alleged coup plot following his loss to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and ordered the former right wing leader to stand trial.

When Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet accused Bolsonaro and 33 others of attempting a coup, he divided them into five different groups, based on their roles and positions in the alleged plot.

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Bolsonaro and his closest allies, including running mate Gen. Braga Netto, were placed in the “core group,” according to the charges. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court panel reviewed charges against the second group, which Gonet said held managerial roles.

The second group includes former presidential foreign affairs adviser Filipe Martins, retired Gen. Mario Fernandes, former Federal Highway Police director Silvinei Vasques, former presidential aide Col. Marcelo Câmara and two federal police officers, Fernando Oliveira and Marilia Alencar.

These individuals coordinated actions planned by the core group, Gonet said in the indictment. These included mobilizing police officers to support the alleged coup, monitoring authorities and drafting a document intended to justify a state of emergency.

Bolsonaro and his allies have repeatedly denied wrongdoing. The former president says that he’s being politically persecuted.

Bolsonaro has been hospitalized for more than a week, recovering from bowel surgery. On Monday, from his hospital bed in Brasilia, he gave an interview to local television network SBT and said that his trial wasn’t technical, but political.

Under Brazilian law, a coup conviction alone carries a sentence of up to 12 years, but when combined with the other charges, it could result in a sentence of decades behind bars. The former president is expected to stand trial in the next few months at Brazil’s Supreme Court.

“In just a few days, the mayor will present his executive budget for the coming fiscal year. It must prepare us for the storm ahead—something his preliminary budget proposal, released in January, unfortunately failed to do.”

A city budget deal is due July 1. (Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office)

New York City’s economic and fiscal health is under assault by the Trump administration. We need to strengthen our city budget to withstand the attack.

In just a few days, the mayor will present his executive budget for the coming fiscal year. It must prepare us for the storm ahead—something his preliminary budget proposal, released in January, unfortunately failed to do.

Even before Trump’s second inauguration, it was clear that New York would be a prime target. Now, just three months in, the damage is already mounting.

Trump’s chaotic policies—on tariffs, immigration, and the rule of law—are rattling the global economy and hitting New York City especially hard. International tourists are canceling trips at alarming rates, whether from Canada, Europe, or Latin America. With tourism standing as one of the city’s largest economic sectors, this drop-off threatens thousands of jobs and millions in tax revenue.

Few cities are as exposed to global trends as New York. From Wall Street to Broadway, from hotel workers to food vendors, our economy depends on international engagement—and Trump is actively unraveling it.

Businesses here are already pausing investment, faced with skyrocketing prices for everything from steel to avocados. Small businesses, especially restaurants, are being squeezed by supply chain disruptions, unpredictable costs, and the chilling effect of a crackdown on immigrant workers.

Then there are the direct hits to our city budget. The Trump administration has already slashed $100 million from our health department and $188 million from our migrant shelter system. That’s just a fraction of the nearly $8 billion we receive in direct federal aid—funding that supports everything from public schools to affordable housing to subway service. All of it is now at risk.

And worse may be coming. Republicans in Washington are pushing a federal budget that promises tax cuts for billionaires, paid for by gutting Medicaid, food stamps, early childhood education, and other programs critical to low-income New Yorkers.

Meanwhile, the broader economy is showing signs of strain. A growing number of experts now warn that Trump’s chaos could push the U.S. into a recession—something New York City cannot afford to be unprepared for.

That’s why we need to act decisively in the city’s upcoming budget. We need to do three things:

First, increase our reserves. We should add at least $1 billion to the General Reserve Fund and another $1 billion to the Rainy Day Fund. These are our buffers—the tools we’ll need to cushion the impact of either federal cuts or declining revenues. Failure to strengthen them is like going into a fight with one hand tied behind your back.

Second, stop playing budget games. Every year, the city under-budgets for known costs like overtime, rental assistance, and special education. These are not surprises—they are recurring obligations. Pretending they don’t exist only weakens our ability to respond to real emergencies. This year, we need honest, accurate projections from the start.

Third, make targeted investments to protect vital services. That means plugging the holes that Trump has already blown in our budget, such as in public health programs, and preparing a plan to shore up vital services in education, housing and more.

If we fail to move quickly, we’ll be forced into more painful, reactive choices later. Acting now means minimizing the harm down the road.

New York City has tremendous strengths: a vast and diverse economy, an unmatched workforce, and a proven culture of resilience. Every time we’ve been tested, from 9/11 to the COVID pandemic, we’ve fought our way back and emerged stronger.

But resilience isn’t just about grit. It’s about preparation. We owe it to the people of this city to meet this moment with clarity, discipline, and resolve.

Donald Trump may think he can beat us. But he can’t. New Yorkers don’t flinch. We plan. We fight smart. And we win.

Mark Levine is the Manhattan borough president, a former City Council member and a candidate for New York City comptroller.

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By DAMIAN TROISE, Associated Press

New York (AP) — Companies from a wide range of industries are having trouble assessing the impact of tariffs because of the constant uncertainty over whether and where the taxes will be imposed next or postponed, sometimes on a daily or weekly basis. Some tariffs remain in place against key U.S. trading partners, but others have been postponed to give nations time to negotiate.

As a result companies have been giving somewhat shaky financial forecasts during their latest round of earnings updates.

Here’s how several big companies are dealing with the tariff confusion:

Kimberly-Clark

The Irving, Texas, company makes Huggies, Kleenex and other personal care and household staples. It expects tariffs to add $300 million of costs and has warned about flat earnings for the year.

“The current environment will now mean greater costs across our global supply chain versus our expectations at the beginning of the year,” said CEO Michael Hsu, in a statement Tuesday following the company’s latest earnings results.

Roughly 20% of Kimberly-Clark’s U.S. costs are exposed to tariffs. The bulk of its estimated $300 million cost impact is being driven by U.S. tariffs against China. The company is working to shift some of its supply chain to mitigate the costs.

3M

William Brown, CEO of 3M Co., the maker of adhesives, coatings, Scotch Tape and Post-it notes, acknowledged that “tariffs are going to be a headwind this year.”

The company stuck to a full-year forecast for profit of $7.60 to $7.90 per share, excluding the impact of tariffs. But 3M did include a slide in its presentation for analysts with a “tariff impact sensitivity,” that it said could lower earnings by 20 cents to 40 cents per share, after factoring in measures that will somewhat reduce the hit from tariffs. Those steps could include cost cuts and “selective price increases where feasible.”

Brown also said during a conference call that the company is looking at alternative production sites with different countries of origin to try and minimize the tariff impact.

RTX

Most of the RTX’s industrial base and supply chain is located inside the U.S., but tariffs are still poised to hurt the defense company behind missile and radar systems.

RTX expects up to $800 million in cost impacts from tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico, China and other nations. It hasn’t included the potential impact in its earnings forecast.

“Generally speaking, the aerospace and defense sector has operated in a duty-free environment,” said President Christopher Calio, in a conference call with analysts. “And that has been instrumental to the industry maintaining one of the largest trade surpluses across American manufacturing industries for decades.”

GE Aerospace

The maker of jet engines and aviation systems is also accustomed to low trade barriers within the aviation sector. The company now expects tariff costs of roughly $500 million after hopefully mitigating some of the impact through programs and strategies, such as expanding foreign trade zones.

“We’ll continue to advocate for an approach that reestablishes zero-for-zero tariffs in the aviation sector and ensures a level playing field for the U.S. aerospace industry,” said CEO H. Lawrence Culp Jr., in a conference call with analysts. “In the meantime, heightened tariffs will result in additional costs for us and our supply chain.”

Flexsteel Industries

The furniture company could see much more damage from a mix of tariffs and a downturn in consumer spending.

Flexsteel has moved out of China, but Vietnam supports about 55% of its revenue, while operations in Mexico support almost 40% of sales, the company said.

If the 46% reciprocal tariff rate on Vietnam, which is currently delayed, goes into effect, “it will have wide-reaching implications both on Flexsteel’s business and the overall U.S. furniture industry,” said President and CEO Derek Schmidt, in a conference call with analysts.

Those wide-ranging impacts could include a weaker U.S. economy brought on by stunted consumer spending. The company expects sales between $109 million and $116 million during its current quarter, but that could change depending on shifts in tariffs and consumer demand.

By The Associated Press

Miami quarterback Cam Ward is still the favorite to be taken No. 1 overall when the Tennessee Titans kick off the NFL draft on Thursday night.

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After that, it’s anyone’s guess.

Colorado’s two-way star, Travis Hunter, and quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Penn State’s Abdul Carter, Michigan’s Mason Graham and LSU’s Will Campbell are all expected to be selected early. There’s also a bit of a running back renaissance in the NFL these days, with teams eyeing Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton in the first round.

Ward has tried to solidify his status as the top pick over the last few months, working out for all 32 NFL teams at Miami’s on-campus pro day.

“They finally got to see me throw in person. That should be all they need to see,” Ward said. “At the end of the day, if they want to give me the pick or not, I’m going to be happy with whatever team I go to. I just want to play football.”

Advanced analytics have de-emphasized the running back position over the past decade, but the performances of stars like Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley and Baltimore’s Derrick Henry have front offices thinking more about spending a high pick on the position.

The three-day draft will be held at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, which is the home of the Green Bay Packers.

Here are a few things to know about the upcoming draft:

When is the NFL draft?

The first round will be on Thursday beginning at 8 p.m. ET.

The second and third rounds are on Friday beginning at 7 p.m. ET.

The fourth through seventh rounds are on Saturday beginning at noon ET.

How do I watch the NFL draft?

All three days will be televised on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network.

Who will be the top picks in the NFL draft?

Ward and Sanders are the top quarterback prospects, though they won’t necessarily be the first two picks like Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels in 2024 and Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud in 2023.

Carter and Hunter are also highly rated prospects, meaning that a non-QB could be the No. 1 overall selection for the first time since defensive end Travon Walker was the top pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022.

For more information on the top picks, here is the mock draft by AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi.

What is the NFL draft order?

These were the selections in the first round of the 2024 draft. Here are the teams that currently possess the top 10 picks of the upcoming draft.

1. Tennessee Titans

2. Cleveland Browns

3. New York Giants

4. New England Patriots

5. Jacksonville Jaguars

6. Las Vegas Raiders

7. New York Jets

8. Carolina Panthers

9. New Orleans Saints

10. Chicago Bears