Whiskey Offers Window Into the Pain of a Trade War
Liquor is leverage as the world careens toward another trade dispute. European tariffs on American whiskey snap back after March 31 unless an extension is granted.
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For Ukraine War Widows, Valentine’s Day is a Painful Reminder
Cellphone messages provide a cherished link for Ukrainians whose partners are away fighting, but when the answers dry up, the last words can become poignant symbols of loss.The New York Times - 6d -
‘Very painful’ to hear Trump blame Ukraine for war, Ukrainian lawmaker says
Ukrainian Member of Parliament Kira Rudik responds to President Trump blaming Ukraine over its war with Russia. NBC News’ Richard Engel and Peter Alexander report on the mounting tensions between ...NBC News - 22h -
What Modi and India Can Offer Trump on Trade
As two-way trade expands, India’s surplus is growing. President Trump is expected to press Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lower tariffs.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
The emerging winners in Asia amid the trade wars
Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and increasingly India stand to gainFinancial Times - 1d -
Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Investors can find opportunity in a trade war, advisor says
Looking at the sectors and parts of the market that may go up as tariffs hit the market.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
A Trade War Is on Hold, but Trump’s Motives and a Fix Remain Uncertain
President Trump announced potentially crippling tariffs against Canada, only to suspend them for 30 days. What will satisfy him remains unknown.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
US and China on edge of trade war as tariff deadline looms
Donald Trump’s shock tactics may have pushed Beijing away from negotiating table, experts sayFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Could an EU-US deal be struck to avoid a full-blown trade war?
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Trump’s short-sighted trade war with Canada is already hurting the US
Instead of turning economic policy into a battleground, let us work together to fortify the alliances that have kept North America secure for generations.The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Trump's tariff gambit: How to win a trade war with Mexico and Canada
President Trump has implemented new 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10 percent tariff on imports from China, as part of a calculated strategy aimed at ...The Hill - 6d -
After a strange opening salvo, Trump’s trade wars are just getting started
Trump is setting the stage for a much broader implementation of tariffs, and the opening salvo was a trial balloon before the real negotiations about trade begin.The Hill - 6d -
How Trump’s trade wars could backfire on U.S. stock and bond investors
In Trump’s first term, American businesses cut investment spending and industrial production slowed.MarketWatch - 5d -
China tightens grip on tech, minerals and engineers as trade war spirals
Groups such as Apple contractor Foxconn hit by efforts to stop knowhow and equipment leaving the countryFinancial Times - 4d -
Peter Navarro: a loyal general returns to wage Trump’s trade wars
China hawk was thwarted in president’s first term but is now putting his vision of US trade protectionism into actionFinancial Times - 2d -
2025 NFL Draft: Titans willing to possibly trade first overall pick, willing to listen to offers, per report
Tennessee went 3-14 in 2024, tying the franchise's single-season record for lossesCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
The Debate: Do Trump's tariffs mean the end of the post-war free trade world?
President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world?BBC News - Feb. 11 -
In fighting AI chip trade war with China, there's one big mistake U.S. can't afford to make
Chip export controls were supposed to prevent China from rivaling U.S.-based gen AI. DeepSeek got around that, and tougher rules may not do much better.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Trump's steel tariffs could trigger broader trade war as EU threatens 'proportionate countermeasures'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said U.S. tariffs "will not go unanswered."CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Mitch McConnell says Trump's trade war will raise prices: 'Tariffs are bad policy'
Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump have had a rocky relationship since their falling out over Trump's loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
Caught in the middle: UK firms brace for fallout from Trump’s global trade war
While UK may not be in direct line of fire, knock-on effects on global trade has British businesses worried. “We’re vulnerable at the moment,” says Fiona Conor, the managing director of Trust ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
Donald Trump sees his trade war as a show of strength. In fact, it’s the opposite | Larry Elliott
The president’s protectionist policies, ripe with potential global repercussions, show how exposed Washington feels to China’s growing power. The opening shots have been fired in a trade war . ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
Metals Crucial to Clean Energy Are Getting Caught Up in the US–China Trade War
After a Chinese export ban, can the US get gallium and germanium from Canada—or will tariffs get in the way?Wired - 5d -
UK looks at tariffs on US products if steel and aluminium get caught in trade war
Business secretary says Britain would revive import taxes from Trump’s first termFinancial Times - 4d -
Courts Force a Window Into Musk’s Secretive Unit
Elon Musk has described his operation, tasked with a drastic government overhaul, as “maximally transparent.” But legal filings have shown an effort to wall him off from scrutiny by downplaying his ...The New York Times - 1d -
What I loved, hated about the January transfer window
In his latest Onside/Offside column, Luis Miguel Echegaray assesses the winter transfer window.ESPN - Feb. 7 -
Unruly Passenger Aboard Frontier Flight Bashes Window and Is Subdued
The man broke the window’s inner pane and plastic frame before being subdued on a Frontier Airlines flight on Tuesday. The F.B.I. is investigating.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
12 Best Laptops of 2025: MacBooks, Windows, Chromebooks, Copilot+ PCs
These are our favorite Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Linux portables.Wired - 3d -
Watch: Officer smashes window to rescue woman from fiery car crash
Officer Brian Larison recounts the events that led to the rescue of a woman from a burning car involved in a crash in Chandler, Arizona.BBC News - 1d -
Pain clinics made millions from "unnecessary" injections
Pain MD, which once ran as many as 20 clinics across three states, gave chronic-pain patients about 700,000 total injections near their spines, according to court documents. Last year, federal ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
No pain, no gain? Hardly. This year's fitness buzzword is 'recovery'
There was a time not long ago that the exercise mantra in gyms was “no pain, no gain.”ABC News - 1d -
Sen. Whitehouse on ‘king’ Trump: He’s a ‘royal pain in the a‑‑’
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) weighed in a day after President Trump called himself a king, arguing the president is a “royal pain.” Whitehouse joined CNN on Thursday and was asked about Trump’s ...The Hill - 3h -
What is nerve flossing and does it help with nerve pain?
It can help relieve pain and tension, especially for patients recovering from injury or nerve compression conditions. As a fairly diligent stretcher who tries to get at least five minutes of ...The Guardian - 2h -
10 Best Mattresses for Back Pain, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Struggling with back pain while you sleep or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that.Wired - Feb. 9 -
When the pain hits home, Republicans balk at Trump's spending cuts and tariffs
From reducing NIH funding to slashing USAID to new tariffs, Republican lawmakers are beginning to speak out — carefully — against some of Trump's actions.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
CrowdStrike just killed 40 hours of SOC pain: Here’s how they did it
CrowdStrike is launching Charlotte AI Detection Triage, saving SOC teams over 40 hours a week and delivering over 98% accuracy.VentureBeat - Feb. 13 -
Deere’s stock slides as earnings fall sharply and guidance is for more pain ahead
Deere is still grappling with a weak demand environment, with sales sharply lower across its core operating segments.MarketWatch - Feb. 13 -
FDA's approval of non-opioid pain pill could be game-changer
The Federal Drug Administration last month approved Journavx, a new kind of non-addictive pain medication. Doctors say Journavx is an important alternative because the power of opioids helped fuel ...CBS News - 5d -
Growing pains: The next generation of farmers struggles to fit on preserved farmland
Farmland conservation easements have held back development from agricultural tracts for decades, but some growers chafe against their size restrictions.NBC News - 4d
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Seeks Access to Americans’ Data, Alarming Government Employees
Employees from Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency are gaining access to vast amounts of information held by federal agencies, even as lawsuits try to stop them.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Eyes a Bigger, Better Trade Deal With China
U.S. officials are considering whether they can strike a deal with China that would ramp up its purchases of American goods and investments in the United States.The New York Times - 1d -
Interest Rate Cuts on Hold Till Inflation Improves, Fed Meeting Minutes Show
Officials are debating when to restart interest rate cuts, as high prices linger and Trump’s policies add to economic uncertainty.The New York Times - 16h -
Trump Labor Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer Faces Pressure at Senate Hearing
Asked for her views on pro-labor legislation she backed as a House Republican, Lori Chavez-DeRemer said she would simply serve the president’s agenda.The New York Times - 21h -
Apple Unveils Lower-Priced iPhone 16e With A.I. Features
The iPhone 16e is the first update to the company’s most affordable model since 2022, but carries a higher price tag of $599.The New York Times - 1d
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Gold may soar past $3,000 — but at these prices you’re overpaying
Why you can expect below-average returns from gold in coming years.MarketWatch - 22m -
Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies
A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.The New York Times - 23m -
Airbus Says U.S. Tariffs Would Be ‘Lose-Lose’ for Airline Industry
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Stagflation-like trend can’t be ruled out, Fed’s Musalem says
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Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for first time
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