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Secret War Plans Shared in Group Chat, and U.S. Food Banks Scramble
Plus, why you might develop allergies as an adult.The New York Times - 5h -
Bank of England Cautious Amid Economic Uncertainty and Rising Bills
Policymakers held interest rates at 4.5 percent on Thursday as they warned of rising economic uncertainty. Households are also bracing for higher utility costs starting next month.The New York Times - 4d -
European stocks have crushed the U.S. — now a big bank is shifting its view
The year has started with a big rally for European stocks as the U.S. market struggles to remain above water. Now, HSBC strategists are changing their tune.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
How a Toxic Work Culture Can Amplify Security Threats
From high turnover rates to blame games, a poor work environment can undermine cybersecurity efforts.Inc. - 4d -
President Trump defends economic policies as EU announces retaliation against U.S. tariffs
The European Union announced retaliatory measures on about $28 billion in U.S. industrial and agricultural goods in response to President Trump's 25% increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Fmr. U.S. trade representative says it's ‘unclear’ how Trump’s tariffs will solve border problems
Amb. Katherine Tai, the U.S. Trade Representative under the Biden administration, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how President Trump’s tariffs are being used as political bargaining tools.NBC News - 5d -
Drug policy expert on fentanyl crisis and tariffs
Drug policy expert Sheila Vakharia joins to discuss the Trump administration's tariffs and their connection to fentanyl, the latest CDC data on overdose rates, and what's actually helping in the ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Tariffs could make some popular side hustles and small businesses harder to run: 'The expenses have already started,' CEO says
The Trump administration's China tariffs could have an unintended consequence, some CEOs say: a higher barrier to entry for American entrepreneurs.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Countries hit by Trump tariffs ponder retaliation or negotiation
Canada has shown it’s possible to face down threats from WashingtonFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Republicans warn Trump not to let trade war drag as he doubles down on tariff threats
Senate Republicans are warning President Trump to not let his trade war drag on as his latest escalation sent Wall Street further into turmoil. Trump on Tuesday threatened to double tariffs on ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Mbappé decisive again as Real Madrid bank huge La Liga win
Real Madrid continue to pile on the pressure across a hotly-contested La Liga title race after securing a 2-1 comeback win against Villarreal. Scorers: Foyth 8'; Mbappé 17', 23'The Spanish giants ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
House Republican on war plans chat: ‘There’s no doubt that Russia and China saw this stuff’
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said there's “no doubt” that Russia and China were monitoring the U.S. officials’ devices used for a war plan text chat. “I will guarantee you, 99.99 percent with ...The Hill - 2h -
Tariffs have raised the probability of a U.S. recession to around 35%: Pimco
There is a "maybe 35% probability" that the U.S. will enter a recession this year, says Alec Kersman, managing director and head of Asia-Pacific at Pimco.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Consider these global ETFs as Trump’s tariffs push the world away from the U.S.
Market strategist Keith McCullough: Stock markets in Europe and Asia will be stronger than the U.S.MarketWatch - Mar. 15 -
Cook Political Report rates Shaheen's open seat as 'lean Democrat'
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rated New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D) Senate seat as “lean Democrat” following the senator’s announcement she would not seek reelection in 2026. While ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
13 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Keep your iPhone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested MagSafe portable chargers.Wired - 5d -
Trump threatens 200% tariff on European wine and Champagne
The president threatened to take retaliatory action in response to EU tariffs on U.S.-made whiskey.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Stocks sink as investors fret over volley of tariffs
U.S. stocks resume slide as President Trump threatens to hit the European Union with 200% tariff.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
China’s consumer prices fall for first time in more than a year
Index declines 0.7% as deflationary pressures continue to weigh on world’s second-largest economyFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
The overlooked threat: America’s northern border
President Trump's administration must devise and implement a plan now to secure the U.S.-Canada border, as human smugglers are taking advantage of the largely undefended land and illegal crossings ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Trump is targeting China-made containerships in new flank of global economic war on the oceans
China dominates shipbuilding for the ocean freight market, and President Trump has plans to exact economic punishment to bring the business back to the U.S.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Pentagon changed Musk visit after report about him viewing China war plans: Officials
A U.S. official had told ABC News that Musk was expected to attend a meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff that, among its topics, would touch on China.ABC News - 3d -
Trump finds making peace is easier said than done
Also in today’s newsletter, the Fed’s concerns that tariffs will hit the economy and Jeff Bezos’s pivot to the presidentFinancial Times - 5d -
Josh Hoey, Claire Bryant, relays add U.S. golds to close World Indoor Championships
The U.S. won the most gold medals and total medals at World Indoors in Nanjing, China.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Powell says Fed is awaiting 'greater clarity' on Trump policies before making next move on rates
Powell reiterated statements he and his colleagues have made recently counseling patience on monetary policy.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Fed rate cuts could ward off a serious recession, Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer analyzed Wednesday's market action.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
The Fed’s interest-rate pause has a silver lining for worried Americans — if they make this move
Consumers are increasingly concerned about their jobs and their access to credit as recession fears loom.MarketWatch - 4d -
Stocks Rebound After S&P’s Fall Into Correction, but Trump Tariffs Keep Markets on Edge
The gains on Friday were the biggest daily jump since President Trump’s election. But they weren’t enough to overcome steep tariff-induced losses earlier in the week, and the S&P 500 remained in ...The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
After a college football career and 2 failed House races, Bo Hines is helping steer U.S. crypto policy
With David Sacks as his boss and Trump’s full backing, Bo Hines has a central role in U.S. crypto policy.CNBC - 3d -
With U.S. Aid Cuts No Longer a Threat, Rwanda Bets Big on Soft Power
Rwanda appears to be betting on its reputation as a key security partner and sports destination to minimize any backlash to its involvement in the war.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Here's what today's CPI report says about inflation
The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
The U.S. growth outlook was just cut by the OECD on uncertainty and tariffs
The U.S. economic growth outlook — and even more so, Canada’s and Mexico’s — was lowered on Monday by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development due to policy uncertainty and the ...MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Trump’s Tariff Threat Sends French Wine and Champagne Makers Reeling
Industry representatives warned that a 200 percent tax on European wines and spirits would halt shipments to the United States and wipe €4 billion off France’s trade balance.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
S&P 500 tumbles into ‘correction’ on fresh Trump tariff threats
Gold surges to all-time high as investors seek safety amid doubts over Ukraine ceasefireFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Late Night Takes Shots at Trump’s Liquor Tariff Threat
Jimmy Kimmel pointed to the irony of President Trump “making it very expensive to get drunk. He’s the reason we need to get drunk!”The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
UK trade minister seeks to fend off threat of US tariffs
Britain’s digital services tax set to remain point of dispute at Washington meetingFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Trump administration briefing: Judge reinstates some fired workers, more tariff threats on EU
Judge says it is a ‘lie’ that employees at federal agencies had performance issues; Trump mulls EU alcohol tariff – key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. A federal judge in California ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' US tariffs on steel and aluminum
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says U.S. tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum are unjustified, but his government will not retaliate with its own tariffsABC News - Mar. 12 -
EU to delay retaliatory tariffs on US whiskey, other exports
The European Union will delay tariffs on U.S. exports into the trading bloc in response to the imposition of tariffs on European aluminum and steel, a measure announced in February by the White ...The Hill - 4d -
Stephen Moore: Tariffs 'are not a pick-me-up' for economy
President Trump’s former economic adviser, Stephen Moore, criticized the president’s approach to tariffs, saying the strategy does not provide the boost the already “wobbly” U.S. economy needs. “I ...The Hill - Mar. 10