Gentle Brief

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Constitution grants Congress, not the president, the power to impose tariffs and taxes. Chief Justice John Roberts, joined by Justices Barrett and Gorsuch, sided with the liberal justices against the Trump administration's position. (Bkreader, Raw Story)

Nurses at New York City hospitals reached a tentative deal with hospital management to conclude the longest nurses' strike in the city's history. The work stoppage lasted six weeks and involved extensive picketing. (UPI)

Transport Canada has granted certification to General Dynamics' Gulfstream G500 and G600 business jets. The certification comes as Canadian and American officials continue discussions about other aircraft certifications. (Castanet)

JPMorgan Chase filed a legal response to a $5 billion lawsuit from former President Donald Trump, arguing that the inclusion of CEO Jamie Dimon in the complaint is improper under Florida law. The lawsuit alleges the bank blacklisted Trump and his businesses. (American Banker)

A significant winter storm is expected to impact the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions from Sunday into Monday, with forecasters warning of substantial snowfall and gusty winds. The storm system is projected to affect areas from Delaware through Connecticut and into Massachusetts. (Cbs Boston, Ct Insider, The News Journal)

Contrasting weather conditions are forecast across the western United States, with the San Francisco Bay Area expecting a return of rain this weekend while Phoenix anticipates a return to warmer temperatures after recent showers. (Hoodline)

The search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, has entered its 20th day as investigators continue efforts to locate the missing woman. (Fox 10 Phoenix)

A woman sustained minor injuries after being bitten by a coyote near Salem, Oregon. Wildlife officials noted that coyote attacks on humans are exceptionally uncommon. (Oregon Local News)

Okeechobee County Fire Rescue partnered with the American Red Cross to install free fire alarms for residents of a mobile home park in Florida as part of fire safety outreach efforts. (Lake Okeechobee News)

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs are illegal. The decision represents a significant check on the administration's trade policy, which had reshaped international commerce since its implementation. (Owensboro Messenger And Inquirer, Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Daily Gazette, Indiana Gazette, Caledonian Record)

Trader Joe's has recalled approximately 3.4 million pounds of chicken fried rice products due to potential glass contamination. No injuries have been reported in connection with the recall. (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Lowell Sun, Chico Enterprise-Record, Troy Record, Sentinel and Enterprise, Longmont Times-Call)

Wes Rucker, a longtime Tennessee sports reporter who covered the University of Tennessee Volunteers, died Thursday at age 43 following a car accident. Colleagues and readers have shared tributes remembering his work. (USA Today)

Police in Owensboro, Kentucky have identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred Wednesday on Frederica Street near Fulton Drive. The investigation is ongoing. (14 News)

Dallas officials are exploring the possibility of closing some downtown streets to vehicle traffic during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The measure would affect certain areas on select days during the tournament. (Dallas News)

NASA has successfully completed a wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis 2 mission, bringing the agency closer to launching astronauts around the Moon for the first time since 1972. The mission could launch within weeks following the successful test. (Gizmodo)

Space agencies are monitoring approximately 40,000 objects orbiting Earth, but only about 11,000 are functioning satellites. Experts estimate the actual debris count may exceed 1.2 million objects larger than one centimeter. (El Observador – San Jose California)

A Caltech scientist known for research on the search for life in the solar system was fatally shot on the porch of his home in the Antelope Valley region of Southern California. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the homicide. (Google News, Los Angeles Times, KTLA, The Guardian, Pasadena Now)

EU researchers are creating fleets of AI-guided robots designed to locate and remove marine debris from the sea floor, reducing the need for human divers to perform hazardous underwater cleanup work. (Phys.org)

A facility in Southwest Virginia is preparing to supply milk-derived exosomes for potential medical treatments, including applications for cancer patients, cardiac care, and protection from radiation exposure. (Starexponent, Martinsvillebulletin)

Researchers from New Zealand have developed three new measures to evaluate how economies perform during expansions and contractions, comparing actual growth patterns against theoretical steady growth over the same periods. (Phys.org)