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White House Correspondents Cancel Comedian Booked for Annual Dinner
The comedian Amber Ruffin had been slated to perform at the event in April. The correspondents’ association said it wanted to avoid focusing “on the politics of division.”The New York Times - 6d -
They Want More Babies. Now They Have Friends in the Trump White House.
Advocates of higher birthrates have support in the Trump administration. But it’s unclear whether their priorities will win out.The New York Times - 5d -
White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors
Two prosecutors were dismissed out of the blue, notified by a terse one-sentence email stating no reason for the move other than that it was on behalf of the president himself.The New York Times - 5d -
London Police Arrest Gaza Protest Planners at Quaker House
Quakers in Britain said the raid, in which six youth activists unaffiliated with the religious group were arrested, “clearly shows what happens when a society criminalizes protest.”The New York Times - 5d -
Trump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking third term in White House
In interview Trump said he wasn’t joking when he alluded to a purported loophole for a third term as president. Donald Trump has said there are “methods” – if not “plans” – to circumvent the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Watch live: Trump signs executive orders at the White House
Watch live coverage as President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to protect fans from ticket scalping and reform America’s live entertainment ticketing industry.NBC News - 4d -
UK house prices stall in March as stamp duty holiday ends
Nationwide data shows no growth from February, missing economists’ forecasts of a 0.2% riseFinancial Times - 4d -
White House considering roughly 20% tariff on most imports, report says
The Washington Post report comes a day before April 2, when President Donald Trump is set to announce his larger plans for global tradeCNBC - 3d -
Trump's upcoming tariffs 'will be effective immediately,' White House says
Trump's reciprocal tariffs follow other import duties he has already announced, including tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and industry-specific tariffs.CNBC - 3d -
Trump to hold a White House meeting on TikTok as deadline nears
President Donald Trump will meet with Vice President JD Vance and other advisers Wednesday to discuss a deal for TikTok as a deadline nears.NBC News - 3d -
White House issues warning to China for war games near Taiwan
The Trump administration on Tuesday issued a warning to China after Beijing announced large-scale war games in the waters and airspace around Taiwan. The joint military drills, which were launched ...The Hill - 3d -
Judge orders White House to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children
The temporary restraining order is another setback in less than a week for Trump’s immigration crackdown. A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore ...The Guardian - 2d -
Late Night Debriefs After a ‘Tariff-fying’ Day at the White House
Stephen Colbert said that, thanks to President Trump, “America is finally free from the tyranny of being able to buy stuff from other countries.”The New York Times - 2d -
House proxy-voting mess threatens to jam up the GOP agenda
Speaker Mike Johnson showed no signs of backing away from a fight with fellow Republicans that has frozen legislative business.Politico - 2d -
With second contract on hold, James Cook puts his house on the market
Cook wants to be paid; Bills aren't ready to do it.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mortgage rates sink on tariffs, but housing costs are still near a record high
Mortgage rates fell sharply Thursday, following the Trump administration's tariff announcement, but a huge share of Americans still can't afford to buy a home.CNBC - 21h -
Spain tackles housing 'social emergency' as rents double in a decade
The Spanish government is moving to make renting more affordable and boost the supply of homes.BBC News - 10h -
White House accidentally tells Ukrainian refugees they must leave U.S. immediately
Some Ukrainians received emails this week telling them that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be terminating their legal protectionsCBS News - 8h -
7 Best Electric Toothbrushes, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
These rechargeable and battery-powered toothbrushes take the guesswork out of oral hygiene.Wired - 4d -
America cannot afford to break global investor trust
Even the most powerful nation in the world needs foreign investmentFinancial Times - 4d -
Hailey Van Lith shared an emotional embrace with TCU coach Mark Campbell after tourney exit
This was such a powerful moment between Hailey Van Lith and TCU coach Mark Campbell.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ten weeks that shook the world
On many fronts, and with deliberate haste, America is vaporising its soft powerFinancial Times - 3d -
Marine Le Pen brought the far right to France’s front door
For years, Marine Le Pen stood at the gates of power — poised, relentless and risingABC News - 3d -
PGA Tour responds to latest PIF demands, 'neither deemed acceptable,' per report
The PGA Tour believes it's in a position of power, and the organization is acting like it.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The use and abuse of investment bank bonuses
HSBC’s sacking of bankers without a payout is part of a wider reset of incentivesFinancial Times - 6d -
DOGE is using AI the wrong way
President Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative is misapplying artificial intelligence and missing its full potential.The Hill - 4d -
Texas A&M baseball coach Michael Earley heated over Kentucky's use of travel curfew rule
Texas A&M coach Michael Earley was upset after Kentucky used the travel curfew rule to avoid playing the ninth inning in a 10-5 loss.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Shane Steichen favors the Tush Push, so why don't the Colts use the play?
Steichen does not agree with the groundswell effort in the league to ban the play, even though the Colts haven't used it since midway through 2023.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Former GOP lawmakers, officials oppose Trump use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations
A group of former Republican lawmakers and officials is opposing President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. The group of conservatives, along with the State Democracy ...The Hill - 3d -
Jack Nicklaus wins New York lawsuit, can use own name, image and likeness in business
In a battle with banker and former partner Howard Milstein, the golf legend prevails in a New York courtroom and can use his own name in business.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How Amex uses AI to increase efficiency: 40% fewer IT escalations, 85% travel assistance boost
Amex has more than 70 AI use cases in production, including an IT chatbot that solves issues on its own and a travel counselor assistant.VentureBeat - 2d -
'They're ripping us off': Trump's long-standing grievance driving his risky tariffs
For decades, President Donald Trump has alleged that other countries have been "ripping us off." An international expert, however says that's an oversimplification.ABC News - 1d -
Pentagon launches investigation into Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal app after sensitive information leak
Defense chief and others discussed US military operations on messaging app that included journalist. The inspector general of the Department of Defense (DoD) is launching an investigation into ...The Guardian - 1d -
Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over use of Signal app
The use of the Signal messaging app by top Trump officials came to light after The Atlantic's editor was added to a group chat about planned Houthi strikes.CNBC - 1d -
Ja Morant again uses finger-gun gesture despite earlier warning from NBA
On the same day Grizzlies star Ja Morant was warned by the NBA against using finger-gun gestures, he broke out the same celebration against the Heat.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
JR Motorsports will use stylized No. 8 made famous by Dale Earnhardt Jr. after patent dispute
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson challenged a trademark application by Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the No. 8 style that had been used by JR Motorsports since 2019.Yahoo Sports - 14h
