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Trump was ‘the candidate of peace’. Now he’s fanning the flames of war | Mohamad Bazzi
The US is bombing Houthi rebels and supporting Netanyahu’s campaigns as it sleepwalks into new conflicts. Throughout the last presidential campaign, Donald Trump portrayed himself as the ...The Guardian - 1d -
An Experimental Obesity Pill Mimics Gastric Bypass Surgery
A novel drug that produces a temporary coating in the small intestine could be a new strategy for weight loss—and an alternative to surgeries and GLP-1 drugs.Wired - 1d -
Jobless Claims Rise Slightly as Labor Market Shrugs Off Trade War
Despite DOGE layoffs, new unemployment claims were below estimates, reflecting a solid job market, though concerns about a global recession remain high.Inc. - 22h -
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment projected to be lower in 2026, estimates find. But tariffs may change that
New government inflation data points to a lower Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 compared to the 2.5% increase beneficiaries saw in 2025.CNBC - 19h -
How the mother of all 'short squeezes' helped drive stocks to historic gains Wednesday
Short sellers' bearish positions unexpectedly dropped in value as stocks soared on news of a tariff pause, forcing them to buy back shares to limit losses.CNBC - 18h -
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 - 21h -
Op-ed: America's 'vibecession' never ended, and now it is deepening across income levels
Financial insecurity among Americans continues to rise, with interest rates, tariffs, and layoffs fears all factors, according to a new CNBC|SurveyMonkey poll.CNBC - 17h -
73% of Americans are financially stressed. Two-thirds say tariff concerns are the source: CNBC survey
A new CNBC survey finds Americans are financially stressed, with a majority concerned tariffs will hurt their finances, and 34% have made investment changes.CNBC - 16h -
Tesla shares retreat following sharpest rally since 2013
After soaring 23% on Wednesday due to President Trump's pause on most new tariffs, Tesla shares dropped on Thursday along with the broader market.CNBC - 17h -
Trump announces 10% baseline tariff on all countries | Special Report
President Trump on Wednesday announced a baseline tariff of 10% on all countries, with additional reciprocal tariffs for some. Maurice DuBois anchored CBS News' special report.CBS News - 16h -
Government files memo in case against Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil
In the memo, which was obtained by CBS News, Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote that Mahmoud Khalil's role in Columbia's protests is in conflict with American foreign policy objectives.CBS News - 15h -
Cash App owner Block pays $40 million in settlement over 'serious compliance deficiencies'
New York state’s top financial regulator struck a $40 million settlement with Block Inc., the parent of Cash App, over anti-money laundering failures.NBC News - 12h -
South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Syria, a longtime friend of rival North Korea
South Korea has established diplomatic relations with Syria’s new Islamist government months after longtime leader Bashar Assad was oustedABC News - 10h -
How China's exporters are scrambling to mitigate the impact of punishing U.S. tariffs
For China's exporters, trying to mitigate new U.S. tariffs means raising prices for Americans while diversifying where possible, at home and abroad.CNBC - 7h -
'Perfect marriage goes on - Liverpool and Salah need each other'
Mohamed Salah's decision to sign a new contract shows he and Liverpool cannot live without each other, says chief football writer Phil McNultyYahoo Sports - 5h -
How transfer RB Star Thomas got to Tennessee football thanks to former teammate Diego Pavia
Star Thomas and Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia were teammates at New Mexico State. Now Thomas has Pavia to thank for extending his career at Tennessee.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Siemens exec and his family identified as victims in deadly Hudson helicopter crash
An executive of Siemens, a European technology company, his wife and young children were aboard the tourist helicopter that plunged into New York City's Hudson River.ABC News - 5h -
'Perfect marriage goes on - Liverpool and Salah need each other'
Mohamed Salah's decision to sign a new contract shows he and Liverpool cannot live without each other, says chief football writer Phil McNultyBBC News - 5h -
Move Over Mediterranean Diet—This Harvard-Designed Diet Was Just Crowned Best for Healthy Aging
Aiming for peak performance? The Alternative Healthy Eating Index is the new trend for those going all-out on anti-aging and optimal health.Inc. - 4h -
Jets 2025 NFL draft target: Full draft profile, scouting report for QB Quinn Ewers
A draft profile of University of Texas junior quarterback Quinn Ewers, who the New York Jets met with in March ahead of the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Slot 'very happy' with Salah contract extension
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is "very happy" that forward Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract with the club.BBC News - 2h -
Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux named a player who could be traded ahead of NFL draft
New York Giants LB Kayvon Thibodeaux has been named a player who could be traded before the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Review: In a Musical Comedy Makeover, ‘Smash’ Lives Up to Its Name
En route to Broadway, the TV series about backstage shenanigans and Marilyn Monroe has been rejiggered, with the same great songs but a whole new plot.The New York Times - 1h -
'Oh my goodness!' - Salah's best Premier League Liverpool goals
Watch some of Mohamed Salah's best Premier League goals in a Liverpool shirt after the Egypt forward agrees a new two-year deal with the Reds.BBC News - 1h -
The Go-Go's are back again, still real, raw and ready for Coachella and Cruel World
Over the years, the Go-Go's have reunited from time to time. Now the all-female rockers are back together for appearances at the Southland festivals.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
WATCH: Exclusive look inside lab trying to revive extinct species
Colossal Biosciences claims to have brought back the dire wolf from extinction. The species last roamed the Earth 10,000 years ago.ABC News - 2d -
Google’s AI Is Bringing ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to the Las Vegas Sphere
Those lions and tigers and bears wouldn’t look quite right if the film were projected onto the giant screen without some help from AI.Inc. - 1d -
One-Third of Maternal Deaths Occur Long After Delivery, Study Finds
Pregnancy-related mortality has risen sharply, and doctors have overlooked a particularly dangerous period: from six weeks to one year after the birth.The New York Times - 1d -
Launch of First Amazon Project Kuiper Internet Satellites Is Scrubbed
The spacecraft are the online giant’s entry into beaming wireless service from space, but the company has much to do before it can compete with SpaceX’s Starlink.The New York Times - 1d -
Turkish journalists detained on charges their newspapers say are based on their work
Turkish newspapers say two leading journalists have been detained over what they say are false charges stemming from their workABC News - 1d -
SignalGate Is Making People Rethink Who’s in Their Group Chats
From a national security breach to The Group Chat series on TikTok, the messy dynamics of group communication are igniting questions around trust and the rules of social connection.Wired - 1d -
Inflation rate eases to 2.4% in March, lower than expected; core at 4-year low
The consumer price index fell a seasonally adjusted 0.1% in March, putting the 12-month inflation rate at 2.4%, down from 2.8% in February.CNBC - 1d -
8 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.Wired - 1d -
Ben Jennings on Trump’s tariffs pause – cartoon
Discover and buy more of Ben’s cartoons here Order your own print of this cartoon from the Guardian Print Shop Continue reading...The Guardian - 20h -
Senators call for probe into possible insider trading over Trump tariff reversal
Two Democrats are seeking answers from the White House about whether Trump administration officials engaged in insider trading amid the tariff rollbacks.ABC News - 18h -
How Will Trump’s China Tariffs Affect Prices? Here’s What Could Get More Expensive.
A broad variety of products made in China, including toys, clothing and electronics, may cost more. Shoppers could also see an impact from other tariffs.The New York Times - 21h -
As Trade War Heats Up, Most U.S. Businesses Stick With China Plans
Despite spiking tariffs on imports from China, U.S. companies view the country’s manufacturing advantages and domestic market potential as too valuable to renounce.Inc. - 20h -
Trump and team downplay continued market turmoil as 'transition cost'
President Trump and his top officials brushed off continued turmoil from his tariff approach as "transition problems" as uncertainty remains about what's next.ABC News - 17h -
Trump's triple-digit tariff essentially cuts off most trade with China, says economist
President Trump's tariff increase on imports from China would basically end most trade between that country and the U.S., according to economist Erica York.CNBC - 18h -
South America proposes 64-team 2030 World Cup
The president of South American soccer's ruling body CONMEBOL made an official proposal on Thursday to expand the men's 2030 World Cup from 32 teams to 64.ESPN - 14h
