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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 -
Witchcraft accusations putting hundred at risk of attacks, death
Belief in witchcraft remains common in many rural communities along the west African coast, including Ghana.CBS News - 2d -
Stocks Rise Cautiously Amid Tariff Whiplash
After exempting imports of smartphones, chips and other electronics, President Trump said on Sunday that the carve outs were only temporary.The New York Times - 1d -
Reed rises to 49th in ranking, assuring PGA spot
After finishing third in the Masters, Patrick Reed has moved up to No. 49 in the world ranking, which at the very least assures a spot in the PGA Championship.ESPN - 1d -
US tech tariff exemption will be temporary, says Trump
US president says products given reprieve will fall under separate regimeFinancial Times - 2d -
Jamie Dimon urges US to engage with China
JPMorgan Chase chief executive warns US dominance cannot be taken for grantedFinancial Times - 1d -
Texas A&M storms back after consecutive grand slams lead to 15-12 win over South Carolina
After falling behind 12-2 against South Carolina on Saturday, Texas A&M's offense surged with two grand slams in the ninth, clinching a 15-12 victory.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
One to One: John & Yoko review – Lennon and Ono storm Manhattan in intimate post-Beatles doc
Kevin Macdonald and Sam Rice-Edwards’s spry study of the couple in early 70s New York is as much as jittery collage of the era’s culture as it is a revealing portrait. John and Yoko. Greenwich ...The Guardian - 3d -
Sandstorm Turns Iraq’s Skies Orange and Sends Thousands to Hospitals
Climate experts say such storms are becoming more frequent and severe in the country. This was its worst of the year so far.The New York Times - 1d -
Idaho Court Expands Abortion Ban Medical Exceptions
In situations where a mother faces risk of death, the decision allows for abortions even when death isn’t imminent.The New York Times - 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 - 4d -
Chinese Lunar Rocks Suggest a Thirsty Far Side of the Moon
Using samples gathered from the Chang’e-6 mission, scientists found that the interior of the moon on the half we never see from Earth might be drier than the near side.The New York Times - Apr. 9 -
Today in Chicago History: Two White Sox pitchers throw no-hitters — 104 years apart
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 14, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Bin strike waste will be cleared by weekend, Birmingham Council says
Bin workers remain in a stand-off with the council after an all-out strike started on 11 March.BBC News - 1d -
Sudan Clinic Workers Killed in Zamzam Camp
Relief International said nine employees were killed when gunmen stormed the Zamzam camp in El Fasher, in the western Darfur region.The New York Times - 3d -
South Africa poised to re-open inquest into Nobel laureate's death
An official ruling, that Albert Luthuli died in an accident in 1967, has long been queried by his family.BBC News - 2d -
The return of the firing squad is a defeat for death penalty supporters | Austin Sarat
The method is a vivid reminder of the brutality of state killing. That undermines the pro-capital-punishment narrative. South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad on 11 April. Mahdi had ...The Guardian - 1d -
Judge rejects defense that Gaudreau brothers contributed to own deaths
Judge refuses to throw out indictment in Gaudreau case Defense had hoped to have charges reduced or dismissed NHL player, brother were killed when hit by car in August The family of NHL ...The Guardian - 1d -
Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise
The two sides have started talks to prevent conflicts between their troops in Syria, amid a growing rivalry for influence in the region.The New York Times - 5d -
How Tariffs Could Cause Car Insurance Costs to Rise
New tariffs are expected to push up prices of vehicles and car parts, and that could raise premiums as much as 16 percent. Here are some tips on how to try to keep costs down.The New York Times - 5d -
The rise of end times fascism | Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor
The governing ideology of the far right has become a monstrous, supremacist survivalism. Our task is to build a movement strong enough to stop them. The movement for corporate city states cannot ...The Guardian - 3d -
I covered Duterte’s Rise. His victims’ families feared he was untouchable.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by Philippine authorities and flown to The Hague for his arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for his responsibility in the crime ...The Hill - 3d -
FirstFT: Global markets rise after Trump’s temporary tariff exemption for smartphones
Also in today’s newsletter, Meta and FTC in antitrust trial and Theresa May’s Lunch with the FTFinancial Times - 2d -
‘Bad Business’: Corporate Gloom Rises Over Trump’s Tariffs
Global markets are bouncing back, but a new survey of company chiefs finds that they’re on edge and are looking to cut back on investment.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 -
Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador 'alive and secure', US says
A judge has called for the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US.BBC News - 3d -
Faisal Islam: A UK-US deal sounds good but it is all about the detail
Britain is being taxed by US despite having no trade deficit but the UK may have some leverage.BBC News - 1d -
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Stocks rebounding after wild day on Wall Street; Supreme Court lifted a federal judge's order that blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants to El Salvador.CBS News - 4d -
Donald Trump feted with standing ovation as he enters UFC 314 in Miami
Trump and all the president’s men feted at UFC card Volkanovski claims featherweight belt at UFC 314 US president Donald Trump entered to a standing ovation and cheers from a crowd of thousands ...The Guardian - 3d -
After this, what more proof does Britain need that it cannot ‘cosy up’ to Trump? | William Keegan
With the US disengaging from its traditional relationship with Europe, we need to abandon our ‘red lines’ and rekindle ties with our neighbours. Alas: that the infantile wrecker in the White House ...The Guardian - 3d -
Paris Olympic torches, other memorabilia auctioned off
Torches used in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and numerous other official memorabilia were auctioned off on Sunday, with fans and a museum among the keen bidders.Money raised from the auction was handed ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Menendez brothers' family blames graphic courtroom photo for aunt's hospitalization
The family of Erik and Lyle Menendez is calling for the L.A. County DA's Office to be removed from the brothers' case after they claimed the use of a graphic photo in a court hearing caused the ...NBC News - 2d -
‘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 - 2d -
Trump envoy demands Iran eliminate nuclear programme in apparent U-turn
Steve Witkoff’s switch from saying low-level production could continue seen as example of chaotic US foreign policy. Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has announced Iran must totally ...The Guardian - 1d -
Shopping for an EV or Plug-In Hybrid? Here Are the Ones Built in the US
Donald Trump’s import tariffs will put pressure on the EV market. But these US-assembled battery-powered cars may avoid the worst of the price hikes.Wired - 6d -
Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power
On Thursday, Chinese officials retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs by imposing new restrictions on US movies. That’s a big blow to America’s cultural cachet in the nation.Wired - 6d -
Homeland Security Email Tells a US Citizen to 'Immediately' Self-Deport
An email sent by the Department of Homeland Security instructs people in the US on a temporary legal status to leave the country. But who the email actually applies to—and who actually received ...Wired - 3d -
Sudan in ‘world’s largest humanitarian crisis’ after two years of civil war
NGOs and UN say country is ‘worse off than ever before’ with wide-scale displacement, hunger and attacks on refugee camps. Timeline: Sudan’s two years of war and its devastating toll Long ...The Guardian - 1d -
Under the banks' towers, Frankfurt's humble water houses bring the city together
Frankfurt has become Germany’s financial capital, known for the country’s only high-rise skylineABC News - 4d -
6 Ways to Calm Your Anxiety When Economic Stress Flares
Wild stock market swings and rising recession fears have put Americans on edge. Here are strategies to lower the angst.The New York Times - 4d