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I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley. It's Friday, April 25th, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley. It's Friday, April 25th, and this is your Morning Wire Afternoon Update.

President Trump is considering offering mothers a baby bonus. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo reports.

President Trump is considering offering mothers a baby bonus. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo reports.

A fire in New Jersey that began Tuesday has burned through more than 15,000 acres. The blaze caused officials in neighboring New York City to issue an air quality alert Thursday, asking more than 10 million Americans to stay indoors. The fumes from the fire are believed to contain toxic compounds called PM2.5s, which can lodge in lung tissue and cause long-term health issues.

A fire in New Jersey that began Tuesday has burned through more than 15,000 acres. The blaze caused officials in neighboring New York City to issue an air quality alert Thursday, asking more than 10 million Americans to stay indoors. The fumes from the fire are believed to contain toxic compounds called PM2.5s, which can lodge in lung tissue and cause long-term health issues.

The fire is about 50% contained, and firefighters are counting on rain this weekend to help put it out.

The fire is about 50% contained, and firefighters are counting on rain this weekend to help put it out.

Governor Ron DeSantis has a solution to Florida's tight labor market, teenagers. The governor is backing a bill that would ease labor rules so that teens could work longer hours and help fill open jobs. The legislation would remove limits on how late 16 and 17-year-olds can work, even on school nights.

Governor Ron DeSantis has a solution to Florida's tight labor market, teenagers. The governor is backing a bill that would ease labor rules so that teens could work longer hours and help fill open jobs. The legislation would remove limits on how late 16 and 17-year-olds can work, even on school nights.

Business groups say it addresses workforce shortages and builds teens' job skills, while critics warn it risks students' education. The Florida House is expected to vote on it soon.

Business groups say it addresses workforce shortages and builds teens' job skills, while critics warn it risks students' education. The Florida House is expected to vote on it soon.

Americans are tipping less than they have in years. That's according to over 1,000 readers who responded to a Wall Street Journal survey on the subject. 46% of consumers say they dislike those digital tipping prompts found at coffee shops, while only 13% found them helpful. Restaurant prices have climbed over 30% since before the pandemic.

Americans are tipping less than they have in years. That's according to over 1,000 readers who responded to a Wall Street Journal survey on the subject. 46% of consumers say they dislike those digital tipping prompts found at coffee shops, while only 13% found them helpful. Restaurant prices have climbed over 30% since before the pandemic.

That's prompted 25% of diners to order cheaper meals or skip wine and appetizers. About 16% of restaurants now tack on extra fees, like credit card surcharges and cost of living add-ons, causing even more unhappiness from diners. President Trump's proposal for no tax on tips may offer relief for workers who depend on tips as part of their income.

That's prompted 25% of diners to order cheaper meals or skip wine and appetizers. About 16% of restaurants now tack on extra fees, like credit card surcharges and cost of living add-ons, causing even more unhappiness from diners. President Trump's proposal for no tax on tips may offer relief for workers who depend on tips as part of their income.

Before you go, we want to share some big news. Starting on Monday the 28th, we're launching a video version of Morning Wire.

Before you go, we want to share some big news. Starting on Monday the 28th, we're launching a video version of Morning Wire.