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Earthquake Batters Myanmar and Thailand; High Toll Is Feared as Buildings Topple
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, in a country already torn by war, was felt across Southeast Asia, and experts warned there could be tens of thousands dead.The New York Times - 6d -
United Airlines adds Thailand, Vietnam and Australia flights in latest expansion
United Airlines plans to add daily flights to Vietnam and Thailand in October, further expanding the network for the U.S. carrier that already has the most Asia service.NBC News - 1d -
US sanctions network helping to get weapons for Houthis
The United States sanctioned an alleged network of financial facilitators, procurement operatives and companies Wednesday that are getting weapons, dual-use materials and stolen Ukrainian grain to ...The Hill - 1d -
Pentagon watchdog investigating Hegseth's use of Signal
The Defense Department's internal watchdog is investigating Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the messaging app Signal to discuss highly sensitive military information, according to a newly ...The Hill - 18h -
Ex-Milan captain urges club to reflect after spending €100m for ninth place
Ex Milan midfielder and captain Riccardo Montolivo didn’t hold back when analysing his former club’s current situation, stating that this season’s struggles couldn’t be compared to those of 10...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
St. Petersburg to spend $22.5M to fix hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field roof, aiming for Rays return in 2026
The once and possibly future home of the Tampa Bay Rays will get a new roof to replace the one shredded by Hurricane Milton with the goal of having the ballpark ready for the 2026 season, city ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Fintech stocks such as Affirm, PayPal plunge on concern Trump tariffs will hurt consumer spending
Fintech and credit card stocks were hit particularly hard in the market rout that followed President Donald Trump's tariff announcement.CNBC - 17h -
As Final Four looms, schools are scrambling to spend money on players: 'Everybody is playing beat the clock'
As the Final Four looms, schools are scrambling to sign players to high-dollar contracts in a “mad dash” before a Monday deadline. It’s simple: Sign by then or risk booster deals being rejected.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Report: Tariffs won't impact Lions
The new expansion of tariffs is expected to cost automakers like Ford billions of dollars.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Switch 2 Will Support DLSS Upscaling And Hardware Ray Tracing, Nintendo Confirms
While Nintendo isn't intending to market the Switch 2 as high-performance hardware , the upcoming console still has quite a few new tricks up its sleeve, including Nvidia-powered DLSS upscaling ...GameSpot - 2h -
Tariffs will likely raise much less money than White House projects, economists say
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said tariffs would raise about $600 billion to $700 billion a year. Economists say that's nearly impossible.CNBC - 1d -
SignalGate Is Driving the Most US Downloads of Signal Ever
Scandal surrounding the Trump administration’s Signal group chat has led to a landmark week for the encrypted messaging app’s adoption—its “largest US growth moment by a massive margin.”Wired - Mar. 27 -
US anti-abortion group expands campaign in UK
Exclusive: Alliance Defending Freedom, which is funding case of activist Livia Tossici-Bolt, is lobbying against buffer zones around clinics. A rightwing US group backing an anti-abortion ...The Guardian - 1d -
The New Space Economy: What Business Leaders Need to Know
The private sector is revolutionizing space exploration. Here’s how forward-thinking companies can capitalize on this cosmic shift.Inc. - 6d -
WWE, AEW power rankings (April 2025): John Cena or Cody Rhodes — who reigns supreme as WrestleMania 41 nears?
The balance of power in the wrestling world continues to shift as we hit the final sprint toward WrestleMania 41.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
With Lionel Messi as the catalyst, will Apple TV's MLS deal pay off in the long run? | The Cooligans
Joe Pompliano unpacks the financial nitty-gritty of Messi’s Miami move and if it has shifted the landscape of soccer business in the U.S.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
4/1: CBS Evening News Plus
What to expect in Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement; Reporter's Notebook: Shifting rationale for Trump's "Liberation Day"CBS News - 2d -
What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and how is Trump using it?
President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members kicked off a legal battle.CBS News - 6d -
Hegseth says US is setting up a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan
Trump’s defence secretary uses Tokyo trip to call for a strengthening of the deterrence against ChinaFinancial Times - 5d -
Who's using the torpedo bats in MLB? A running list that's not just Yankees.
The Yankees aren't the only team using torpedo bats in 2025. Here's a running list.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
US imposes sanctions on 6 senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials
State department says individuals used Beijing national security law ‘extraterritorially’ to pursue rights activistsFinancial Times - 3d -
Zambia withdraw four US-based players for China trip
Zambia withdraw four US-based players for an upcoming tournament in China because of "travel measures" introduced by Donald Trump's administration.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
European banks exposed to risk of US dollar shortfall, says EU watchdog
Banking regulator finds 60 out of 267 banks have insufficient US dollar funding to cover exposures in the currencyFinancial Times - 21h -
Denmark and Greenland show united front against US 'annexation' threats
The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the US "cannot annex other countries".BBC News - 15h -
Hooters Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
The corporate parent of the restaurant chain known for its skimpy waitstaff outfits says it can sort out its beleaguered finances within months.Inc. - 2d -
Hooters files for bankruptcy but says it's "here to stay"
Hooters, the U.S.-based restaurant chain known for chicken wings and "Hooters Girls" skimpy wait-staff outfits, has filed for bankruptcy protection.CBS News - 2d -
Elon Musk says xAI has acquired X in deal that values social media site at $33 billion
In a social media post on Friday, Elon Musk said his startup xAI has acquired his social media company X.CNBC - 4d -
Plaid raises funding at $6 billion valuation, enabling some employees to cash out
Plaid announced a new funding round that values the fintech company at less than half of its peak price tag four years ago.CNBC - 22h -
California wildfires left behind 9 billion pounds of toxic ash and debris | 60 Minutes
After the wildfires ravaged homes in Los Angeles, California, cleanup crews faced a new challenge: electric car batteries that can explode when damaged.CBS News - 17h -
Is college football undervalued? America's second-most popular game still leaving billions on the table
Ripe for venture capitalists and mega streaming deals down the line, college football's bottom line is getting astronomicalCBS Sports - 41m -
Trump news at a glance: sweeping tariffs announced; Musk could be nearing end of role
Trump announces ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on largest US trading partners; Elon Musk may leave government role at end of 130-day cap. Here’s your roundup of key US politics stories from 2 April 2025. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Jazz Chisholm Jr. sounded off on the criticism about using the Yankees’ torpedo bats
Jazz Chisholm had a huge weekend while using the controversial bats.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused
A 50-year-old government survey on drug use may be in jeopardyABC News - 1d -
Canadiens: Kent Hughes Is Thinking Long Term
While some Montreal Canadiens fans are getting worried that blue-chip goaltending prospect Jacob Fowler hasn’t signed his entry-level contract yet, I think it’s perfect sense that there’s a bit of ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Canada to counter ‘unjustified’ US tariffs with 25% taxes on US cars, says Carney
Canadian prime minister says country will impose taxes on US vehicles not compliant with continental free trade deal. Canada will retaliate against “unjustified, unwarranted” tariffs imposed by the ...The Guardian - 21h -
US ports to use Covid-like tests to identify illegally trafficked seafood species
Devices similar to those used during pandemic to be deployed to help stamp out trade in threatened fish. Last year, a colleague of Diego Cardeñosa sent the international shark trade researcher a ...The Guardian - 2h -
Myanmar earthquake: China and others step into aid gap left by Trump cuts
US president accused of blowing up country’s ability to respond to disasters by removing funding. As aid from China, Russia, India and the UK begins to flow into Myanmar, there is a conspicuous gap ...The Guardian - 3d -
Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 2,000, as health system ‘overwhelmed’
WHO warns there is urgent need for care capacity, while US agency says number of dead could eventually exceed 10,000. Aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake – a visual guide The fallout from ...The Guardian - 3d
