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BlackRock's Larry Fink says U.S. is very close to a recession and may be in one now
The asset management executive spoke to CNBC about the state of the economy, which has been rattled by tariffs from the Trump administration.CNBC - 3d -
Bryson DeChambeau 'got to get better' after wayward Sunday, says Rory McIlroy 'didn't talk to me once'
Bryson DeChambeau believed his game was in good enough shape to win the Masters. But it was far from it.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
‘I became like a slave’: why 43 women are suing the secretive Opus Dei Catholic group in Argentina
Lured by promises of an education but allegedly trapped in servitude and self-mortification, the former members are suing the ultra-conservative organisation over their ‘exploitation and abuse’. ...The Guardian - 20h -
Woot Spring Gaming Sale - Save On Controllers, Headsets, And Other Gaming Hardware
Woot’s Spring Video Game Sale is now live, offering steep discounts on all sorts of gaming hardware and accessories--plus a selection of Switch, PS5, and Xbox games--through April 30. Many ...GameSpot - 3d -
Robert W. McChesney, Who Warned of Corporate Media Control, Dies at 72
In over a dozen books, he explored the failures of journalism and the internet, blaming capitalism and calling for the nationalization of Facebook and Google.The New York Times - 3d -
Italy sends rejected migrants to detention centers in Albania
Italian authorities say 40 migrants with no permission to remain on Italian soil are being transferred from Italy to AlbaniaABC News - 3d -
Palantir Is Helping DOGE With a Massive IRS Data Project
For the past three days, DOGE and a handful of Palantir representatives, along with dozens of career IRS engineers, have been collaborating to build a “mega API,” WIRED has learned.Wired - 3d -
Boeing Helped Power Russia’s Economy. Could It Return?
Moscow is hinting that the company would be welcomed back as part of a thaw under President Trump. Industry skepticism runs deep.The New York Times - 2d -
Barcelona defender could be out for two weeks after fresh injury vs Leganes; doubtful for Copa Del Rey final
Barcelona had to rely on an own goal from Jorge Saenz to secure a crucial win over Leganes. While the victory will go a long way in helping Barça retain their top spot in the league table, it came ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Taliban leader says executions are part of Islam
The Taliban leader says executions are part of IslamABC News - 1d -
Trade War Forces Tough Question for Retailers: Raise Prices or Eat the Cost?
A trade war with China and tariff threats on other countries are ramping up pressure on stores that sell products from overseas — which, for some categories, is just about all of them.The New York Times - 2d -
China’s Xi Courts Vietnam as Trade War With the U.S. Mounts
Xi Jinping is in Southeast Asia to build bonds with countries that also face U.S. tariffs and have come under pressure from Washington to curb the transshipment of Chinese goods.The New York Times - 16h -
This Canadian Conservative Is Playing ‘Good Cop’ With Trump
Danielle Smith, the premier of the oil-rich province of Alberta, takes pride in her MAGA ties. As her country faces existential threats from President Trump, she thinks her party and her province ...The New York Times - 16h -
Gaza Medic Missing Since Israeli Attack Is in Israeli Custody, Palestinian Group Says
Asaad al-Nasasra has not been heard from since the March 23 ambush by Israeli forces, which left 15 aid workers dead and drew international condemnation.The New York Times - 1d -
Gaza Medic Missing Since Israeli Attack Is in Israeli Custody, Palestinian Group Says
Asaad al-Nasasra has not been heard from since the March 23 ambush by Israeli forces, which left 15 aid workers dead and drew international condemnation.The New York Times - 1d -
Wizards' Bub Carrington caps off historic rookie year with game-winning shot
Bub Carrington sank the game-winning shot on Sunday, lifting the Wizards to victory to put the finishing touches on a historic rookie year.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
US tech tariff exemption will be temporary, says Trump
US president says products given reprieve will fall under separate regimeFinancial Times - 1d -
4/10: CBS Evening News
U.S. bag designer says she's already feeling the pain from Trump's China tariffs; Trump tackles showerhead water pressureCBS News - 3d -
Customs 'glitch' impacting Trump tariffs fixed after lasting for more than 10 hours
A Customs notice reported a glitch in a system shippers use to exempt freight from tariffs. Logistics experts say it is a bad sign for the supply chain.CNBC - 3d -
Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro remains hospitalized with abdominal pain
Doctors say former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro remains hospitalized with abdominal pain and is expected to be transferred by medical aircraft from northeastern Brazil to the capital BrasiliaABC News - 2d -
Apple, Nvidia get tariff exemptions for now, but ‘massive uncertainty’ lies ahead
Smartphones and laptops are among items exempt from recent China tariffs, but Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says more focused tariffs are on their way.MarketWatch - 1d -
4/13/2025: Zelenskyy; Greenland; Banana Ball
First, Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report from Greenland: where residents say they're not for sale, but they are open for business. And, a look inside the world of ...CBS News - 22h -
‘How much will a manic Trump cost me?’ Pension savers’ anxiety rises over market volatility
Guardian readers say they have been hit hard by the US-inspired trade war, with some having lost tens of thousands from their pots. Fraser, 63, a retiree from Essex, had been planning to leave his ...The Guardian - 1d -
British man, 63, dies after falling at Roman aqueduct in Spain
Unnamed tourist fell from viewing platform overlooking the historic structure in Segovia, authorities say . A 63-year-old British man has died after falling from a viewing platform overlooking the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Stock markets rise on signs of Trump tariff retreat; British Steel races to keep furnaces burning – business live
Chinese exports jump as official says ‘the sky won’t fall,’ despite warning from US officials that smartphone and laptop exemption from import tariffs on China will be short-lived. Here’s our story ...The Guardian - 15h -
Endorsement by Mayor Adams Appears to Lift Sales of Kash Patel’s Book
The F.B.I. director saw sales of his book about the government’s “deep state” rise by nearly 800 percent after Mayor Eric Adams lavished praise on it.The New York Times - 2d -
Kaden Carpenter’s big hit lifts Utah to series win over BYU
Kaden Carpenter has had a promising baseball future for a long time. The former American Fork High star was on his way to becoming Utah Valley’s Pitcher of the Year in 2022 and was among the top ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Global stocks lifted by US reprieve for Trump’s tech tariffs
President suggests need for ‘flexibility’ but insists smartphone carve-out is temporaryFinancial Times - 16h -
Dingler helps Detroit rally then Tigers hang on to beat Twins 7-6
Dillon Dingler had three hits, an RBI and scored a run as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6ABC News - 2d -
Alonso and Nimmo help power Mets past Athletics 7-6
Pete Alonso homered and drove in three runs, Brandon Nimmo also hit a home run and Griffin Canning was solid into the sixth inning as the New York Mets held off the Athletics 7-6ABC News - 2d -
How Lauren Sanchez Helped Design Blue Origin’s Flight Suits
Lauren Sánchez teamed up with Monse to redesign the Blue Origin flight suits with its all-female launch in mind.The New York Times - 2d -
The ‘Nixon shock’ might help us make sense of the Trump one
Events of 1971 ushered in the era of modern financeFinancial Times - 1d -
New York jury awards $1.68 billion to women who accused writer and director Toback of sexual abuse
Lawyers for 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse over a 35-year span say they have been awarded $1.68 billion from a New York juryABC News - 4d -
Terrible timing and huge uncertainty: how ports and shipping are handling tariff turmoil
As they reel from Trump’s policies, companies say volatile freight costs and congestion are now the norm . The container ship was halfway across the Atlantic when Donald Trump, during his first ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘The sky won’t fall’: China plays down Trump tariff risks as stock markets rally
Chinese customs official says trade has diversified away from US in recent years and plays up its ‘vast domestic market’. Business live – latest updates China has played down the risk of ...The Guardian - 17h -
Trump says he’s in ‘very good shape’ after his annual physical
President Donald Trump had his annual physical on Friday where he says he took several different tests, including a cognitive test and a number of heart tests. He says he expects the results to be ...NBC News - 2d -
Microsoft says it's 'slowing or pausing' some AI data center projects
Microsoft says it's “slowing or pausing” some of data center construction, including a $1 billion project in OhioABC News - 5d -
Trump’s New Way to Kill Regulations: Because I Say So
The president is trying new shortcuts to eliminate energy and environmental rules, but legal experts say the efforts could face high hurdles.The New York Times - 3d -
Queen Camilla says King's work 'keeps him going'
She says her husband, who has been receiving cancer treatment for over a year, wants to do "more and more".BBC News - 2d -
Even after the selloff, U.S. stocks are still too pricey, says Citigroup, cutting them to neutral
Citigroup downgrades U.S. stocks to neutral, saying valuations are still too rich.MarketWatch - 15h