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Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with ‘no room’ for delay

Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with ‘no room’ for delay

By ZEKE MILLER, JOSH BOAK and ROB GILLIES Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that 25% taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada would start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war that already showed signs of pushing up inflation and hindering growth.

“Tomorrow — tariffs 25% on Canada and 25% on Mexico. And that’ll start,” Trump told reporters in the Roosevelt Room. “They’re going to have to have a tariff.”

Trump has said the tariffs are to force the two U.S. neighbors to step up their fight against fentanyl trafficking and stop illegal immigration. But Trump has also indicated that he wants to even the trade imbalance with both countries as well and push more factories to relocate in the United States.

His comments quickly rattled the U.S. stock market, with the S&P 500 index down 2% in Monday afternoon trading. It’s a sign of the political and economic risks that Trump feels compelled to take, given the possibility of higher inflation and the possible demise of a decades-long trade partnership with Mexico and Canada.

Yet the Trump administration remains confident that tariffs are the best choice to boost U.S. manufacturing and attract foreign investment. Before Trump’s statement on tariffs in response to a question on Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that the computer chipmaker TSMC had expanded its investment in the United States because of the possibility of separate 25% tariffs.

In February, Trump put a 10% tariff on imports from China and reemphasized on Monday that the rate would be doubling to 20% on Tuesday.

Trump provided a one-month delay in February as both Mexico and Canada promised concessions. But Trump said Monday that there was “no room left for Mexico or for Canada” to avoid the steep new tariffs, which were also set to tax Canadian energy products such as oil and electricity at a lower 10% rate.

“If Trump is imposing tariffs, we are ready,” said Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. “We are ready with $155 billion worth of tariffs and we’re ready with the first tranche of tariffs, which is $30 billion.”

Joly said Canada has a very strong border plan and explained that to Trump administration officials last week. She said the diplomatic efforts are continuing. She spoke after Trump made his comments Tuesday.

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum went into Monday waiting to see what Trump would say.

“It’s a decision that depends on the United States government, on the United States president,” Sheinbaum said ahead of Trump’s statement. “So whatever his decision is, we will make our decisions and there is a plan, there is unity in Mexico.”

Both countries have tried to show action in response to Trump’s concerns. Mexico sent 10,000 National Guard troops to their shared border to crack down on drug trafficking and illegal immigration. Canada named a fentanyl czar, even though smuggling of the drug from Canada into the United States appears to be relatively modest.

As late as Sunday, it remained unclear what choice Trump would make on tariff rates. Lutnick told Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures” that the decision was “fluid.”

“He’s sort of thinking about right now how exactly he wants to play it with Mexico and Canada,” Lutnick said. “And that is a fluid situation. There are going to be tariffs on Tuesday on Mexico and Canada. Exactly what they are, we’re going to leave that for the president and his team to negotiate.”

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Mexico has also offered to place 20% taxes on all imports from China as part of talks with the United States.

Bessent told CBS News on Sunday that China would “eat” the cost of the tariffs, instead of passing them along to the U.S. businesses and consumers that import their products in the form of higher prices.

But companies ranging from Ford to Walmart have warned about the negative impact that tariffs could create for their businesses. Similarly, multiple analyses by the Peterson Institute for International Economics and the Yale University Budget Lab suggest that an average family could face price increases of more than $1,000.

Trump also plans to roll out what he calls “reciprocal” tariffs on April that would match the rate charged by other countries, including any subsidies and and value added taxes charged by those countries.

The U.S. president has already announced the removal of exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel and aluminum, in addition to tariffs on autos, computer chips, copper and pharmaceutical drugs.

ACC, FSU, Clemson reach proposed settlement to end legal fight, change money distribution: AP source

ACC, FSU, Clemson reach proposed settlement to end legal fight, change money distribution: AP source

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer

The legal fights between the Atlantic Coast Conference and high-profile member schools Clemson and Florida State appear close to resolution, which could provide the league with a measure of stability for the coming years.

The league and the two schools have reached a proposed settlement that would include changing the league’s revenue-distribution model, a person familiar with the situation said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the league nor the schools have publicly addressed the deal, which requires all three to approve. ESPN first reported the details.

Trustees at Clemson and Florida State have each scheduled meetings for Tuesday. The FSU meeting specifically lists lawsuits involving the ACC on the agenda, while the Clemson meeting agenda refers to settling “athletic litigations.”

The ACC’s Board of Directors – made up of university presidents and chancellors – will also hold a call to sign off on the settlement Tuesday during a previously scheduled meeting, the person who spoke to AP said.

If approved, the settlement would incorporate viewership ratings into revenue distribution among member schools, which would increase payouts to schools generating the most TV interest. The upside could be $15 million or more for top-earning schools, while it could also result in a decline of about $7 million for others, the person told the AP.

The agreement would also provide clarity on the costs for a team to potentially exit before the expiration of a grant-of-rights deal — signed by all schools to give the ACC control of a school’s media rights — through the duration of the league’s TV deal with ESPN in 2036. Those costs had been a key subject of FSU’s December 2023 lawsuit, filed as it sought to explore potential membership in other leagues, and Clemson’s March 2024 lawsuit. The ACC had conversely sued both schools.

Approval would quell that threat for the league and Commissioner Jim Phillips, who has spent much of his four-year tenure working to find ways to enhance revenue for schools as the league faces an increasing gap behind the Big Ten and Southeastern conferences. That has included expansion and a success-driven boost to revenues in what he has previously called “aggressive” efforts to change the financial picture, along with ACC leaders discussing ways to rethink revenue distribution.

According to tax documents, the ACC distributed an average of $44.8 million to its 14 football-playing members (Notre Dame receives a partial share as a football independent) and a record $706.6 million in total revenue for the 2022-23 season, its most recent available year. TV revenue increased 67% from $288.6 million in the 2018-19 fiscal year before the launch of the ACC Network to $481.7 million for 2022-23.

Overall, the ACC ranked third behind the Big Ten ($879.9 million revenue, $60.3 million average payout) and SEC ($852.6 million, $51.3 million) for that same year, and ahead of the smaller Big 12 ($510.7 million, $44.2 million).

The settlement comes roughly a month after ESPN exercised its option to extend its media base-rights agreement, aligning that deal with a separate one that covers their partnership for the ACC Network through 2036.

It also comes in the first year of a Phillips-championed “success initiative” that allows schools to keep more of the money generated by their own postseason success, which could amount to about $25 million in a year — tied mostly to performance in the College Football Playoff. For example, Clemson and SMU each were set to earn $4 million for their first-round CFP appearances this year, which the amount increasing as a team plays deeper into the bracket.

As with that initiative, the revenue-distribution proposal designed around viewership would follow a similar goal for Phillips: the additional money would theoretically be accessible to any league member, incentivizing a school to field a program that viewers want to watch because of its elevated success.

With this model, 60% of league revenues would go into a pot to be distributed based on a rolling formula tied to TV ratings. The remaining 40% would be distributed equally, the person told the AP.

The league has 18 member schools, 17 in football, after realignment led to westward expansion with the additions of California, Stanford and SMU.

That expansion created $600 million in additional incremental revenue gains through the ACC’s ESPN deal. Additionally, the league that has long leaned on equitable distributions has Cal and Stanford taking reduced payouts (around 30%) for the first seven seasons before gradually increasing to a full share in the 10th season, while SMU is forgoing nine years of TV money.

Oscar winners — and losers — laugh, drink and dance together at after-parties

Oscar winners — and losers — laugh, drink and dance together at after-parties

By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Were it not for the absence of an Oscar in his hands, you wouldn’t have known Timothée Chalamet lost best actor to Adrien Brody as he sauntered with a smile into the Vanity Fair party.

Once he got inside, Chalamet’s grin grew even bigger as he was surrounded with love on all sides at the Beverly Hills bash that is the most luminescent of the post-Oscar parties, where winners and losers alike kicked up their heels, downed champagne and ate In-N-Out Burger late Sunday and early Monday to celebrate the end of a long night and a long awards season.

Changed out of the bright yellow tuxedo he wore to the ceremony into a simpler white shirt and black suit, Chalamet hugged his girlfriend’s sisters, Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner, who had awaited his arrival from the ceremony. He put his phone to his ear and struggled to hear over the thumping bass, but then waved over an arriving Kylie Jenner, who joined him with a kiss.

Chris Rock was indignant on Chalamet’s behalf, loudly declaring he was robbed when he didn’t win for playing Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown” as the two posed for a picture.

Chalamet for his part was looking ahead to his next film, “Marty Supreme” where he’ll be playing pingpong instead of folk songs.

Hugging the famously petulant tennis legend John McEnroe, Chalamet told the people around them, “For my next project, he was a big inspiration. I play a very intense table tennis player.”

Oscars host Conan O’Brien stood next to a couch nearby and thanked a parade of people who came up to give him rave reviews. One fan said he loved a bit he’d done mocking Amazon and its CEO, Jeff Bezos.

“I’ll never get a package again,” O’Brien said.

Governors Ball is a must stop for newly minted Oscar winners

Winners abounded at the Governors Ball, including those from the night’s undisputed champion, “Anora.”

It’s the first stop of the night, just up the escalators from the ceremony’s Dolby Theatre home. It’s where they get their Oscar statuettes engraved, and dig into some food and drinks before heading off to other parties.

The engraving station is always buzzing with activity as people try to get a glimpse of the victors. Zoe Saldaña, best supporting actress winner for “Emilia Pérez,” stood proudly at the table, waiting for her golden statuette to be forever hers, dancing a little bit to pass the time.

When it was finished, her husband, Marco Perego-Saldaña — whom she embarrassed during her acceptance speech when she praised his beautiful long hair — snapped a photo of her on his phone.

Afterwards, the “Anora” team, including Sean Baker with his four Oscar trophies, and best actress winner Mikey Madison with hers, lugged their Oscars up to the station, as David Bowie’s “Modern Love” played on the speakers.

Brody, best actor winner for “The Brutalist,” was close behind, taking the spot next to Baker.

Mick Jagger, Olivia Rodrigo and a shining ‘Severance’ star

If the Governors Ball is the first stop of the night for the evening’s celebrities, the Vanity Fair party is often the last.

Hosted by the magazine’s editor, Radhika Jones, at a custom-built space connecting the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with Beverly Hills City Hall, it begins as a dinner and viewing party for about 100 people before growing into a banger of a bash and the night’s most sought-after invitation.

This year’s design had a 1970s vibe, with gold carpets and a giant disco ball.

Mick Jagger was at the initial dinner, left long enough to present the Oscar for best original song, then came back for the big party.

The night’s music included a drum-machine remix of his “Satisfaction.”

Saldaña showed up holding her freshly engraved Oscar and posed for pictures with Jessica Alba.

Many less famous faces walked the room holding the Oscars that got them an instant invitation. They included a beaming costume design winner Paul Tazewell.

Nearly as popular as Chalamet was Britt Lower, star of “Severance,” the TV show that is so much in the zeitgeist that she was constantly approached by people who lit up when they saw her.

“Oh my god, we are such huge fans!” Olivia Rodrigo, with her boyfriend Louis Partridge, told Lower.

Chappell Roan lights up Elton John’s party, and duets with the host

For entertainment, no party could match the annual Oscars affair hosted by Elton John, where Chappell Roan brought her pop stardom to a special performance.

She had the crowd jumping as she sang her hits “Hot to Go” and “Good Luck, Babe” before bringing up the host.

Wearing a bedazzled pink cowboy hat Roan gifted him onstage, John sang two duets with the recent Grammy winner, including his “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” and her “Pink Pony Club.” The latter song celebrates West Hollywood, where the 33rd annual incarnation of the event was held in large white tents.

It’s a fundraiser, co-hosted by John’s longtime partner David Furnish, supporting the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s efforts to end new cases of HIV and AIDS.

Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile was sitting with John during the party, after the two lost the Oscar for best original song for their collaboration, “Never Too Late.”

Young Hollywood hangs together, and leaves together

On the patio at the Vanity fair party, Rodrigo and Partridge hung out with a swath of young stars. They included “The Substance” star Margaret Qualley, who danced during a James Bond tribute at the ceremony; her husband, singer-songwriter-producer Jack Antonoff; actor Jenna Ortega; and model and actor Kaia Gerber.

Another tennis legend, Serena Williams, walked by while eating a slice of pizza from chef Evan Funke, who supplies pies for the party.

Even the valet-and-Uber pickup spot was buzzy with celebrity.

“Car for Andrew Garfield!” an attendant yelled.

Garfield and Monica Barbaro, a best supporting actress nominee for “A Complete Unknown,” have been the subject of dating rumors. They left together in an SUV.

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Associated Press Writers Lindsey Bahr and Brooke Lefferts contributed from Los Angeles.

March 3rd 2025

March 3rd 2025

Thought of the Day

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Silence isn’t always golden, sometimes it’s just yellow.

Is Your Dog Ready for Doggie Day Care?

Is Your Dog Ready for Doggie Day Care?

Prep for Boarding

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Going on vacation is a fun experience and taking your pet along can be great as well but sometimes your furry friend can’t make the trip. Whether is a long flight, the location does not allow pets, or your pet is just not able to travel, a good option is a dog hotel or boarding. Here are a few tips to help prepare your animal for their very own staycation.

  • Take a visit to your favorite vet- Make sure your pooch or cat is ready for boarding and had a clean bill of health. Also check to make sure your animal has all the proper vaccinations and refill their medications.
  • Monthly pest control – Did you give your pet their monthly parasite preventives or meds? Most pet boarders require that your pet has all their flea preventions before their stay.
  • Pack your pet’s favorite toy – I know that my dog has a favorite fluffy toy so I make sure to check with the facility to see if she can take that with her for comfort or if they don’t allow outside toys.

Another good way to ensure a good stay for your pet is to allow them a couple of trips to the pet hotel for short stays. This helps them get used to the enviroment and the feel of the other dogs or cats.

It’s okay to be worried about your fur baby while they are there. You can give the location a call while you are away. When you pick up your pet though, don’t make a big deal about it. Animals are very good about picking up on feelings, so if you are very chill about pick up and drop off then they will see that the hotel is a good location and not to worry.

For more information about doggy day care tips, check out Happy Healthy Pets.

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Homemade Snickers Bars

Homemade Snickers Bars

Homemade Snickers Bars

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Homemade Snickers Bars Recipe from Butter with a Side of Bread

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serving size: 24 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chocolate chips, divided into two 1 cup portions
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter, divided into three 1/4 cup portions
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk or heavy whipping cream, divided into two 1/4 cup portions
  • 7 oz tub of marshmallow cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
  • 1 bag caramels, about 11 oz
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Directions

Line a 9×13 pan (or quarter baking sheet like I used) with parchment paper. Make space in your freezer for the pan. You will be putting it in the freezer and pulling it back out several times.

Bottom Layer of Chocolate: Melt 1 cup chocolate chips + 1/4 cup peanut butter in the microwave for about 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir until smooth, then spread on the bottom of the pan. Put pan in freezer.

Nougat Layer:

  1. Put butter, sugar and 1/4 cup evaporated milk in a small saucepan. Begin heating on medium heat, stirring occasionally as the butter melts and the mixture combines. Measure out 1/4 cup peanut butter and set aside. Continue heating mixture. When it comes to a boil, set timer for 6 minutes.
  2. After 6 minutes, remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup peanut butter, the marshmallow cream and the vanilla. Stir until smooth. Take pan out of freezer and pour nougat on top of chilled chocolate. Smooth over chocolate until layer is even. Return to freezer.

Caramel Layer: Melt caramels + 1/4 cup evaporated milk in the microwave for 1 minute, adding 30 second increments as needed until caramels melt and mixture is combined.

Peanut Layer: Take pan out of freezer. Measure out 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts and pour evenly over the top. Use clean hands to gently press peanuts into nougat. Pour caramel mixture over the top of the peanuts. Return pan to freezer.

Top Chocolate Layer:

  1. Melt 1 cup chocolate chips + 1/4 cup peanut butter in the microwave for about 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir until smooth, then spread on top of the caramel, until even.
  2. Return pan to freezer for about 10 minutes. Cut into squares while bars are still cold. (this makes cutting nice and even!)

Note: These work better when you make them in a bakers quarter sheet, but you can make them in a 9×13 pan. They need to remain CHILLED. Cut with a sharp knife sprayed with non-stick spray. Bars need to be stored in the fridge, but will still maintain their shape even when left out for a couple hours, they do get soft though.

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All Aboard!

All Aboard!

Must See Train Rides in North Carolina

Tweetsie Railroad

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If you have lived in North Carolina for a time, you have probably heard of Tweetsie Railroad or maybe you have visited as a child. Tweetsie Railroad is a wild west themed adventure everyone should experience at least once in their life. They have fun for all ages, from Thomas the Tank Engine to a deer petting zoo to great food. If you are looking for a great vacation or an experience to sweep you away, head on over to Blowing Rock, North Carolina to visit this timeless fun.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

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Tucked away in Bryson City, North Carolina awaits a fun experience for all ages, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad! With trips all year round with different excursions for everyone to try from the Polar Express Train to the Tarzan Train, there is much to see. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad has two different types of trains to enjoy, a vintage steam-powered locomotive and a more modern style.

N.C. Transportation Museum

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Did you know that North Carolina houses the largest remaining Roundhouse in North America? That’s right! It is in Spencer, North Carolina and its was once the Southern Railway’s largest steam locomotive repair facility in the southeast. There is so much history to be found here at the N.C. Transportation Museum just outside of Charlotte and you can take a ride on one of the trains. There is even an exhibit for the Piedmont Airlines’ Potomac Pacemaker DC-3, a beautiful aircraft.

Craggy Mountain Line

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If you are traveling to Asheville this summer, make sure you take a trip to the Craggy Mountian Line, a historical piece of time passed in North Carolina. The Craggy Mountain Line is a full volunteer operation to restore the locomotives and even the track of the last 3.45 miles of the original line. See the history and future plans that the volunteers have meticulously brought together for your enjoyment.

New Hope Valley Railroad

Photo by New Hope Valley Railroad / Jimmy Sumerell

If you live in the Triangle Area (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill) then you do not have to go very far to enjoy a great trip by rail. The New Hope Valley Railroad is just around the corner and full of great surprised in store for you and the whole family. With fun for the kids and adult alike there is much to see and do. There is even a garden scale railroad to visit and see. The New Hope Valley Railroad and Museum can even help you plan a wedding if you ever had that desire!

March 2nd 2025

March 2nd 2025

Thought of the Day

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Onlookers always shoot themselves in the foot.

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins Recipe from Allrecipes

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Serving size: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup plain smooth peanut butter
  • 1 cup white sugar 
  • 2 large ripe bananas
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Icing (Optional)

  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar, plus more as needed
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Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, or grease cups. Whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
  2. Beat butter, peanut butter, and sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Add bananas and beat again until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time; stir in milk and vanilla.
  3. Add flour mixture; mix on low speed until about 75% of flour is incorporated. Use a spatula to stir in chocolate chips, and to fully incorporate flour. Divide batter evenly between prepared muffin cups.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes. 
  5. Cool muffins in the tin for about 15 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes more.
  6. For icing, combine peanut butter, milk, and powdered sugar in a bowl and stir until a thick icing is formed. Add more powdered sugar as needed for an icing thick enough to hold its shape when piped. Add icing to a piping bag and pipe in a zigzag pattern over cooled muffins.
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FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing following bird strike and engine fire

FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing following bird strike and engine fire

By PATRICK WHITTLE and SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press

A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at a busy New Jersey airport on Saturday after a bird strike caused an engine fire that could be seen in the morning sky.

The plane landed at Newark Liberty International Airport during the emergency, said Lenis Valens, a spokesperson for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. There were no reported injuries, and fire on the cargo plane was contained to the engine, Valens said.

Audio recorded by LiveATC captured a person calmly saying the aircraft needed to “shut down for a possible bird strike” immediately. “We need to return to the airport.”

A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at a busy New Jersey airport on Saturday after a bird strike caused an engine fire. There were no reported injuries. (AP Video)

Moments later, another person is heard saying: “We believe we saw their engine fall off the right wing.” The audio indicates the strike happened when the plane was several hundred feet off the ground.

The emergency landing caused air traffic to be briefly halted as a precaution, and operations resumed shortly after, Valens said. The emergency landing happened just after 8 a.m. Three people were on board, and all got off the plane safely, Valens said.

A spokesperson for FedEx said the plane was headed for Indianapolis but due to the bird strike “declared an emergency and returned safely to Newark after dealing with the resulting engine damage,” which included an engine fire.

“The training, expertise, and professionalism demonstrated by our FedEx pilots was exemplary. We are thankful for the quick actions of our crew and first responders,” said the spokesperson, Austin Kemker.

Kenneth Hoffman, a pilot on another flight, said as his flight was pushing off, they heard from air traffic control that there was an emergency in progress. Hoffman posted a video on social media of a FedEx plane on the ground at the Newark airport with flames shooting from its side as it slowed to a stop with fire rescue equipment nearby.

While it sounded like everyone was OK, there was a lot of smoke and the airport was shut down for 15 to 20 minutes, Hoffman said.

The pilots’ response was great, Hoffman said.

“They handled it like champs,” he said. “At the end of the day, that’s what our training is all about.”

The Federal Aviation Administration said it will investigate the incident. The FAA said in a statement that the “strike damaged one of the Boeing 767’s engines.” The National Transportation Safety Board also said it would investigate.

Bird strikes are aviation hazards that sometimes cause major disruptions. Birds were blamed for bringing down a jetliner that “Sully” Sullenberger landed on the Hudson River in 2009.

The FAA has said bird strikes are increasing, with more than 19,000 wildlife strikes at 713 U.S. airports in 2023. Only rarely do they cause so much damage that jetliners are forced to make emergency landings.

The emergency landing comes at a time of heightened awareness of flight problems. In the past month, there have been four major aviation disasters in North America. They include the Feb. 6 crash of a commuter plane in Alaska that killed all 10 people on board and the Jan. 26 midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight at National Airport that killed all 67 aboard the two aircraft.

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Associated Press reporter Julie Walker contributed from New York. Whittle reported from Scarborough, Maine. Brumfield reported from Cockeysville, Maryland.

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