MARISSA BODE WAS 'DENIED BOARDING A FLIGHT BECAUSE I'M DISABLED. (PHOTO).

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 Marissa Bode was 'denied boarding a flight because I'm disabled' Marissa Bode, best known for her role in Wicked, shared on TikTok that she was recently denied boarding a Southern Airways flight because of her wheelchair.  She explained that when she asked gate agents for help locating her boarding pass, they questioned whether she could stand.  After she said no, they told her she could not board since all of the airline’s planes require passengers to climb stairs.  Bode described the experience as “blatant segregation,” criticizing the airline for failing to accommodate disabled travelers. Southern Airways’ contract of carriage states that passengers must be able to ascend and descend steps to board, and because its planes carry fewer than 28 passengers, the airline is exempt from providing lifts under the Air Carrier Access Act.  However, Bode said her manager had confirmed with the airline beforehand that she would be accommodated, making the denial even mo...

CHINA WARNS U.S. TARIFFS COULD SPARK HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN DEVELOPING NATIONS.(PHOTO).​

 


China Warns U.S. Tariffs Could Spark Humanitarian Crisis in Developing Nations​


China's Commerce Minister, Wang Wentao, has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. In a recent video call with World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Wang expressed deep concern that the U.S.'s increasing tariffs on Chinese goods could have devastating effects on developing countries, potentially leading to a humanitarian crisis.


Wang emphasized that the U.S.'s "reciprocal tariffs" would inflict serious harm on developing nations, especially the least developed countries. He stated that these measures introduce significant uncertainty and instability into the global economy, causing chaos both internationally and within the United States itself. ​


This warning comes in the wake of President Donald Trump's decision to raise tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 145%, citing a lack of respect from China. In retaliation, China has increased its tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%. The tit-for-tat tariff increases have raised concerns about a potential global economic downturn, with economists warning of rising inflation and the risk of recession.​


The escalating trade war between the U.S. and China is not just a bilateral issue; it has far-reaching implications for the global economy, particularly for developing nations. 


China's warning about a potential humanitarian crisis underscores the severity of the situation.

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