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This Startup Just Promoted an AI to CEO
An agentic AI called Astra has taken the reins at website builder HeyBoss, begging the question: What does a CEO do, exactly?Inc. - 1d -
China reports its economy expanded at a 5.4% annual rate before tariffs
China reports its economy expanded at a 5.4% annual rate in January-March, before some US tariffs took effectABC News - 22h -
Trump, Xi "don't have any plans" to speak, trade representative says
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping "don't have any plans" to speak amid an escalating trade war between the two countries.CBS News - 3d -
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wraps up testimony in antitrust case
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is emphasizing that he bought Instagram and WhatsApp because he liked the companies — not to cut competition as the Federal Trade Commission alleges in a historic antitrust ...ABC News - 4h -
Meta CEO Zuckerberg pushes back against FTC claims on Day 2 of trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in federal court for a second day in a landmark federal antitrust trial accusing Meta of being a monopoly.CBS News - 1d -
Khanna on Trump White House: ‘They need to have a 21st century understanding of the economy’
The Silicon Valley Democrat said the president’s tariff policies are “chaotic” and will hike prices without reestablishing manufacturing jobs.Politico - 3d -
Cannes Film Festival sets lineup with Ari Aster, Richard Linklater and Wes Anderson
New films from Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, and Richard Linklater will compete for the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film FestivalABC News - 6d -
Months after CEO's killing, an intruder is arrested near UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnesota
A man has been arrested near UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters after threatening violenceABC News - 2d -
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Took the Stand in Historic Antitrust Trial
Here’s what happened on the first day of the trial. At issue is Meta’s ownership of Instagram and WhatsApp.Inc. - 1d -
‘We’re in a New Reality’: Small Business Owners Suffering from Tariffs Are Speaking Out
On social media, entrepreneurs are expressing confusion and concern about what import duties mean for their supply chains.Inc. - 4h -
Senate GOP in bind on tariffs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story GOP rests hopes on Supreme Court over tariffs GOP lawmakers are quietly hoping ...The Hill - 1h -
Big Tech’s Tariff Chaos + A.I. 2027 + Llama Drama
“How do we navigate this new uncertain climate?”The New York Times - 5d -
Powell warns Fed could face rising inflation and weaker labor market, will wait on rate cuts
The Federal Reserve could face the “challenging scenario” of rising inflation at the same time the U.S. labor market is weakening, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday.MarketWatch - 4h -
We Want to Hear About Your Dating and Relationship Experiences
Third Wheel, a New York Times column about love, sex, dating and relationships, is seeking input from readers that will help shape our coverage.The New York Times - 5d -
The 25 most memorable moments we saw at Coachella 2025
From Lady Gaga's rock opera to surprise appearances by Queen's Brian May and politician Bernie Sanders, these are the most memorable things our staff saw at Coachella's first weekend.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
‘We Are Not Programmed to Die,’ Says Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan
The structural biologist, who has devoted his life to studying the processes behind aging, discusses the surprising things he has learned and the public misunderstandings about longevity.Wired - 1d -
Biden says "we can't go on like this as a divided nation"
Former President Joe Biden spoke at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago about Social Security.CBS News - 23h -
Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?
With diagnoses at a record high, some experts have begun to question our assumptions about the condition — and how to treat it.The New York Times - 2h -
Mark Zuckerberg Once Considered Spinning off Instagram Over Antitrust Worries
The detail about Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s thinking comes from a 2018 email shown during the antitrust trial.Inc. - 10h -
Will Meta Really Have to Sell Instagram and WhatsApp?
On this episode of "Uncanny Valley," we unpack the trial between Meta and the FTC.Wired - 7h -
This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it
Outdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over ...ABC News - 6d -
'Higher inflation and slower growth': Powell warns of tariff impact
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said President Trump's "significantly larger than anticipated" tariffs will likely lead to "higher inflation and slower growth" while speaking at the Economic ...NBC News - 5h -
Swapping LLMs isn’t plug-and-play: Inside the hidden cost of model migration
Swapping large language models (LLMs) is supposed to be easy, isn’t it? After all, if they all speak “natural language,” switching from GPT-4o to Claude or Gemini should be as simple as changing an ...VentureBeat - 1h -
Trump tariff plans bring wide concern about financial impact — CBS News poll
President Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years.CBS News - 2d -
US Dollar Keeps Falling as Trump’s Tariffs Rattle Investors
President Trump’s tariff blitz has rattled investors and shaken their faith in one of the most reliable and ubiquitous assets in the world economy.The New York Times - 22h -
China Girds for Economic Stress of Trump’s Tariffs
The economy grew steadily from January through March, but U.S. tariffs pose a risk for China in the coming weeks and months.The New York Times - 21h -
How Brazil’s Rare Earths Mine Illustrates China’s Grip Over Minerals
A Brazilian rare earths mine backed by American investors illustrates China’s grip over the strategic minerals that underpin the modern economy.The New York Times - 4h -
Microsoft workers: We were fired after 50th anniversary protest over Israel contract
Microsoft has fired two employees who interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to protest its work supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military, according to a ...ABC News - Apr. 7 -
Why This MIT Professor Says We Need to Act Fast to Keep AI From Stealing Our Jobs
The AI revolution keeps steamrolling ahead—disrupting industries, delivering newer, smarter tools every day, propelled by billion-dollar investments. But there are real risks AI could upend the ...Inc. - 9h -
'I'm in ruins,' teary Mike Lindell tells judge in Smartmatic sanctions hearing
Election denier and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell alleges he's left with no money to pay a voting software company after numerous legal battles.ABC News - 1h -
Trade war fallout: Cancellations of Chinese freight ships begin as bookings plummet
Canceled freight vessel sailings from China are up and will ripple through the supply chain as the trade war impact on the global economy intensifies.CNBC - 6h -
Puerto Rico goes dark after massive power outage
Puerto Rico went dark on Wednesday after experiencing a massive power outage on the island impacting families, businesses and homes alike. “We are reporting that we have experienced a massive ...The Hill - 1h -
John Cena's most memorable WrestleMania matches
Before Cena dons the jorts a final time at WrestleMania, we look at 10 matches that have shaped his legacy.ESPN - 1d -
AI Isn’t the Only Force Shaping Innovation in 2025
Along with AI, here are 8 other trends to pay attention to as we begin Q2.Inc. - 14h -
Viral videos claim luxury bags are made in China, is it true?
BBC Verify's Jake Horton looks into the truth behind the claims, and what we know about how luxury goods are made.BBC News - 7h -
Sam Altman at TED 2025: Inside the most uncomfortable — and important — AI interview of the year
At TED 2025, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faced tough questions on AI ethics, artist compensation, and the risks of autonomous agents in a tense interview with TED’s Chris Anderson, revealing new details ...VentureBeat - 1d -
Here Comes the Sun: Warren Buffett and more
Investor Warren Buffett sits down with Norah O'Donnell to discuss "Becoming Katharine Graham," the documentary highlighting his late friend's career as CEO of The Washington Post. Then, Lee Cowan ...CBS News - 4h -
Zuckerberg stresses TikTok competition at Meta trial
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Zuckerberg stresses TikTok competition at Meta trial Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg spent his third day on the stand emphasizing the threat TikTok poses to ...The Hill - 2h -
4/13: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer and Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari discuss the latest with the U.S. economy. Plus, the FDA's ...CBS News - 2d -
Celebrating the 30th edition of the L.A. Times Festival of Books: Full coverage
Ahead of the festival's 30th edition, we look back on the books, authors, genres and organizations that have defined the last 30 years in literature.Los Angeles Times - 2d