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Criminals selling fake vintage fashion online
Authorities are warning that criminals might be infiltrating vintage shops and online marketplaces.BBC News - 2d -
Is it glass half-full or half-empty for US banks?
Lenders warn of ‘considerable turbulence’ in the economy, but see big earnings in first quarterFinancial Times - 1d -
Sudan paramilitaries massacre hundreds of refugees in Darfur
Activists warn of unfolding genocide as UK and others host peace conference in LondonFinancial Times - 6h -
Donald Trump threatens to remove Harvard’s tax exempt status
Warning comes as the university rejects the administration’s demands to overhaul its governanceFinancial Times - 2h -
Wayfair Promo Codes & Coupons: 50% Off | April 2025
Save $20 with a Wayfair promo code, plus 50% off furniture, and more on WIRED.Wired - 15h -
How to stabilize a region, gain a friend, and combat China: Partner with Africa
The U.S. should establish a U.S.-Africa Security Defense Tax Credit to incentivize American companies to invest in Africa's critical minerals sector, reducing dependence on China and fostering ...The Hill - 3d -
China escalates cyber fight with U.S., names alleged NSA hackers
China has for the first time publicly accused three hackers of working for the National Security Agency and offered a reward for information leading to their arrest, echoing tactics the U.S. ...NBC News - 4h -
White House on tariff deal with Beijing: 'The ball is in China's court'
President Trump is open to a deal with Beijing on tariffs, but “the ball is in China’s court" amid the global superpowers' trade battle, the White House shared Tuesday. Press secretary Karoline ...The Hill - 1h -
Ecuador to deliver verdict on ‘war on drugs’ in knife-edge presidential runoff
Leftwing challenger Luisa González in statistical tie with President Daniel Noboa who champions ‘iron fist’ policy. Ecuadorians go to the polls on Sunday in a vote seen as a referendum on a “war ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ancient Syrian Town Seeks Interfaith Peace After Long War
Syria’s civil war drove a wedge between the residents of the small town of Maaloula, where two-thirds are Christian and one-third Muslim. Can they live together peacefully again?The New York Times - 1d -
Guild Wars Is Celebrating 20 Years With A New (And Deeply Discounted) Complete Edition
Guild Wars , the MMORPG developed by ArenaNet and first released in 2005, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new complete edition that bundles all of the game's content into one convenient ...GameSpot - 3h -
Former Real Madrid midfielders point fingers at one player after Declan Rice free kicks
Thibaut Courtois came under fire from two former Real Madrid icons, Clarence Seedorf and Wesley Sneijder, following his performance in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg at the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Military planners called in to ease Birmingham rubbish pile-up
Move by government comes as workers vote on pay deal from local authority in UK’s second cityFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump’s Tariff War Has Added Risk to U.S. Bonds, Long the Surest Bet in Global Finance
Shocked by Trump’s trade war, foreign investors are selling U.S. government bonds, long the world’s safe haven.The New York Times - 2d -
War in Ethiopia's Tigray region has left many disabled veterans without care
The recent war in Ethiopia's Tigray region left many disabled veterans without the care they needABC News - 1d -
A Crisis at a British Steel Mill Has Cast a Shadow Over U.K.-China Relations
Britain was edging closer to China, but a dispute at a Chinese-owned steel company in the U.K. may prompt a rethink.The New York Times - 16h -
McIlroy wins Masters play-off to complete career Grand Slam
Watch the winning moment as Rory McIlroy wins The Masters at the first extra hole in the play-offs to complete his career Grand Slam.BBC News - 1d -
3/9/2025: Firing the Watchdogs; The Settlement; A Method to this Madness
First, a report on the significance of President Trump firing independent government watchdogs. Then, a look inside the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. And, Dan Hurley: The 60 Minutes Interview.CBS News - 1d -
Write Jon Rahm off as a golfing heavyweight at your peril
So, with the three birdies in his first three holes, maybe Jon Rahm can still do the occasional notable thing in this major malarkey and maybe those who are writing him off as a force might have ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
McIlroy tees off in quest of Masters title and career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy teed off in Sunday's final round of the Masters in search of an elusive first green jacket that would complete a career Grand Slam.The last eight Masters winners have all played in the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Meta faces antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp
Meta Platforms Inc. faces a historic antitrust trial Monday that could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought more than a decade ago that have since grown into ...ABC News - 1d -
An international conference rallies aid for Sudan after 2 years of war, but peace is elusive
Diplomats and aid officials from around the world are meeting in London to try to ease the suffering from the 2-year-old war in SudanABC News - 16h -
Steeling China for a Tariff Fight, Xi Faces His Biggest Test Since Covid
Xi Jinping has refused to back down in China’s tariff confrontation with President Trump. But he’ll have to persuade his people that the pain is worth it.The New York Times - 4d -
How This Trade War Is Different From All Other Trade Wars
By acting on his own, President Trump has broken with more than 200 years of U.S. history in which Congress set the direction of trade policy.The New York Times - 4d -
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy to Trump – come and see Putin’s war for yourself
Impose ceasefire on Russia, says France’s Macron, as leaders condemn deadly Palm Sunday strike on Sumy. What we know on day 1,146. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, has urged Donald ...The Guardian - 1d -
The mounting cost of the final send-off
Undertakers can be adept at upselling — but funerals needn’t be flashy affairsFinancial Times - 3d -
Friday Briefing: A Worsening Trade War
Plus, the biggest luxury deal of the year.The New York Times - 4d -
No. 1 Arkansas walked-off in extra innings by No. 7 Georgia
The No. 1 Arkansas Razorbacks (32-5, 12-3 SEC) were walked off by the No. 7 Georgia Bulldogs (32-6, 10-5 SEC) in a 7-6 extra-inning loss Sunday afternoon at Foley Field in Athens, Georgia. Junior ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Warns of ‘Considerable Turbulence’ Ahead for Economy
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon, known for his frankness, is tiptoeing around tariffs as he and other leaders of big banks reveal their latest earnings.The New York Times - 3d -
US dollar’s haven status under threat, fund managers warn
Erratic policymaking and rising trade barriers are jeopardising confidence in the currencyFinancial Times - 3d -
UK lenders fret over risk-transfer market after BoE warning
Officials zeroing in on $1.1tn SRT market between banks and private capital investorsFinancial Times - 1d -
Rainfall warnings issued for UK as April dry spell comes to abrupt end
The first half of April was very dry with warm sunshine but that has come to an end with low pressure taking charge in time for Easter.BBC News - 9h -
France risks ‘irreversible’ harm from overspending, PM warns
François Bayrou urges clean-up of public finances but faces a vote of no confidence if opposition object to budget cutsFinancial Times - 8h -
Johnson and Johnson warns pharma tariffs could cause drug shortages
Medical devices like J&J’s surgical robots have already been hit by the new US chargesFinancial Times - 3h -
Bank of America profit jumps 10%, but CEO Moynihan warns of ‘a changing economy’
Fueled by growing deposits and a boost in sales and trading revenue, Bank of America’s first-quarter profit blows past Wall Street analyst estimates.MarketWatch - 1h -
Trump is on a Path to Failure
The fact that Trump survived bad trajectories before doesn’t mean that this one is destined to reverse.The New York Times - 2d -
As Hungary votes on amendment to ban LGBTQ+ Pride, what does it mean for other basic rights?
Hungarian lawmakers are set to pass a constitutional amendment that critics say targets LGBTQ+ communities and threatens basic civil rightsABC News - 2d
