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Meta’s Antitrust Trial to Put Mark Zuckerberg, Serial Witness, to the Test Again
Meta’s chief has grown accustomed to tough questioning in courts and hearings, but an antitrust trial that started Monday could be more grueling, experts said.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Moves to Put New Tariffs on Computer Chips and Drugs
Citing a national security statute, the administration has begun a process to investigate the impact of imported semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.The New York Times - 2d -
Autopsies of Slain Gaza Medics Show Some Were Shot in the Head
The New York Times obtained autopsy reports for 14 of the 15 people killed in a March 23 attack on an ambulance and fire truck.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Seeks to Lower Drug Prices Through Medicare and Some Imports
President Trump directed his administration to help states import drugs from Canada. But a proposal to alter a Medicare program to reduce costs could wind up raising prices.The New York Times - 10h -
The Age-Old Question: Do You Risk a Great Friendship For a Shot at Love?
Jacqueline Spata and Cameron Paton, former co-workers, eventually settled on an answer.The New York Times - 5d -
China’s Halt of Critical Minerals Poses Risk for U.S. Military Programs
The Pentagon and defense contractors are heavily reliant on magnets and rare earth minerals mined or processed in China, which has suspended exports of the materials in an escalating trade war.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump’s Tariff Threat for Drug imports Poses Big Political Risks
Levies on Americans’ daily prescriptions and other medicines could raise costs, spur rationing and lead to shortages of critical drugs.The New York Times - 12h -
Schumer moves to block Trump nominees for 2 key New York prosecutor positions
He's objecting to Trump's picks for the Eastern District and Southern District.ABC News - 11h -
Madden Movie Circling Even More Big Names, Including John Mulaney As Key EA Executive
A movie about the late football legend John Madden, who is also the namesake of EA's popular video game franchise, is now in the works with Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage playing the title role. The ...GameSpot - 6h -
OpenAI says newest AI model can 'think with images,' understanding diagrams and sketches
OpenAI released its newest AI model and said it can understand uploaded images like whiteboards, sketches and diagrams, even if they're low quality.CNBC - 8h -
Will Trump's tariffs crash TV's spring ad-selling party?
The timing of an economic downturn could lead to companies cutting their ad budgets.Los Angeles Times - 15h -
A Harvard Scientist’s Tuberculosis Research Is Threatened by Trump’s Cuts
Researchers who have lost funds warned of long-term repercussions, but several said their school should still refuse to comply with the federal government.The New York Times - 1h -
Sperm Donors Fathered More Than 25 Children Each, Netherlands Data Reveals
The numbers raise concerns about the risk of genetic anomalies as those children eventually seek partners and give birth.The New York Times - 1d -
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 - 22h -
Court asked to extend sentence of teenager who killed mother and siblings
Prosper is currently serving a minimum of 49 years in prison for murdering three family members.BBC News - 12h -
Facing cancer and blindness, L.A.'s Alex Duong fights to keep his sight and stand-up spirit
The comic, who has also been a Door Guy at the Comedy Store, was told that his rare cancer has a low survival rate, five years. Recently the L.A. comedy scene rallied behind him with a GoFundMe to ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
That Blue Origin flight was a success but isn't landing well among some stars: 'Disgusted'
Olivia Wilde and Emily Ratajkowski are among those slamming Blue Origin for its totally necessary 11-minute flight Monday, which had an all-female celebrity crew.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Is college still worth it? It is for most, but not all, Federal Reserve finds
Earning a four-year degree is almost always worthwhile, but the return on your investment depends on several key factors.CNBC - 9h -
Some Online Scam Victims Can Now Seek Tax Relief on Firmer Ground
The Internal Revenue Service issued a memo last month that said victims of certain impersonation and investment schemes might be eligible for a tax break.The New York Times - 7h -
Older People Seeking Care for Cannabis Use at Greater Risk for Dementia, Study Finds
Users needing emergency care or hospitalization were more likely to later develop dementia, researchers reported. That does not prove cannabis was the cause.The New York Times - 2d -
Intel’s earnings could benefit from the tariff frenzy — for now. Here’s the risk ahead.
Analysts worry about the chip maker’s guidance, as the most recent period likely saw customers stockpile PC chips ahead of tariffs.MarketWatch - 4h -
‘Stupid and Dangerous’: CISA Funding Chaos Threatens Essential Cybersecurity Program
The CVE Program is the primary way software vulnerabilities are tracked. Its long-term future remains in limbo even after a last-minute renewal of the US government contract that funds it.Wired - 5h -
Ontario Premier Doug Ford Orders Review of Therme’s Toronto Waterfront Lease
Doug Ford said he had asked his government to look into the contract that granted a 95-year lease to a European wellness company after a New York Times investigation into the deal.The New York Times - 3h -
Nvidia Says U.S. Will Restrict Sales of More of Its A.I. Chips to China
The restrictions are the first major limits the Trump administration has put on semiconductor sales outside the United States, toughening rules created by the Biden administration.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Aides Close State Dept. Office on Foreign Disinformation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio put about 40 employees on leave who had tracked disinformation by China, Russia, Iran and terrorist groups.The New York Times - 8h -
'The message will be clear - it's time for Ancelotti to move on'
Real Madrid's exit from the Champions League at the hands of Arsenal on Wednesday has put the future of manager Carlo Ancelotti and his players in the spotlight.BBC News - 2h -
New Pact Would Require Ships to Cut Emissions or Pay a Fee
A draft global agreement sets a fee for cargo ships, which carry the vast majority of world trade, to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions.The New York Times - 5d -
To Fight Federal Job Cuts, Energy Experts and States Try a New Argument
In letters to multiple agencies, the focus is on how job reductions at E.P.A., Interior and other agencies would hurt President Trump’s “energy dominance” agenda.The New York Times - 2d -
Medicare Bleeds Billions on Pricey Bandages, and Doctors Get a Cut
Medicare spending on “skin substitutes” made of dried placenta has soared as doctors pocket lucrative discounts from sellers.The New York Times - 2d -
UK Cuts Tariffs on Dozens of Products as Global Trade Tensions Rise
British officials also announced more financing for exporters as the country sought to protect firms hurt by tariffs.The New York Times - 1d -
How Trump Might Unwittingly Cut Emissions From Online Shopping
Fast fashion retailers rely heavily on shipping by air. The president’s tariffs could change that.The New York Times - 1d -
UK advertisers cut spending for the first time in four years on tariff turmoil
More companies are reducing ad budgets than increasing them, trade body findsFinancial Times - 2h -
Can Trump tame Harvard?
The assault on America’s most venerable university is at the centre of the White House’s culture warFinancial Times - 2h -
Trump inner circle warned of tariff consequences
The White House has taken pains to say administration officials are unified on the tariff effort announced on April 2, which the White House dubbed "Liberation Day."CBS News - 1d
