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US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals
A group of islands, occupied only by penguins and seals, has been swept up in Trump's trade war.BBC News - 3d -
Canadian couple likely the only business owners on Australia's Norfolk Island to face US tariffs
Jesse Schiller and Rachel Evans are likely the only business owners on Australia's Norfolk Island to be affected by the Trump administration's tariffs, as the island exports nothing to the United ...ABC News - 2d -
The ‘White Lotus’ Pong-Pong Tree Fruit Really Is That Dangerous
Indigenous to parts of South and Southeast Asia, Australia and the Pacific islands, the fruit contains a toxin in its seeds that attacks the heart.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump’s self-defeating tariffs on south-east Asia
Forced to choose between the US and China, the likes of Vietnam may opt for BeijingFinancial Times - 1d -
High school roundup: Thousand Islands' Wiley strikes out 17, tosses no-hitter vs. South Lewis
Apr. 8—CLAYTON — Melanie Wiley struck out 17 batters en route to a no-hit performance as Thousand Islands defeated South Lewis 4-1 in a Frontier League softball game Monday. Wiley and the Vikings ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
A charming Nintendo Switch 2 enters the Trump tariff crosshairs
The Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a bigger screen, more processing power and, as a test drive proves, signature Nintendo charms. But how will Trump tariffs affect one of 2025's biggest consumer ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Tiny country of Liechtenstein shocked by 37% tariffs
Liechtenstein is small enough to fit inside New York City four times over, but it's home to several world-class makers of premium products.CBS News - 1d -
Northern Ireland faces court case over £300m north-south power pylon plan
Campaigners claim NI is being used as a ‘whipping boy’ to feed Irish republic’s energy-hungry datacentres. . An ambitious €350m (£300m) plan to connect electricity grids across the island of ...The Guardian - 2d -
UN trade chief asks US to rethink tariffs on poorest nations
Levies will harm global south without meeting Trump’s objectives, says Rebeca GrynspanFinancial Times - 6h -
Bangladesh pledges US cotton purchases to save garment sector
Trump’s tariff plans threaten clothing industry vital to South Asian nation’s economyFinancial Times - 1d -
Stocks slide after Trump moves forward with 104% China tariff
The stock market shed gains after the Trump administration announced it was moving forward with stiff tariffs on Chinese imports.CBS News - 1d -
This South Carolina pass rusher was named the Panthers' best Day 2 fit of 2025 draft . . .
Could the Panthers defense use yet another South Carolina Gamecock?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Days of severe storms leave 18 dead as rising rivers threaten US south and midwest
Power and gas shut off in regions as flooding worsens, threatening waterlogged and badly damaged communities . After days of intense rain and wind killed at least 18 people in the US south and ...The Guardian - 3d -
FT High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific
The 2025 ranking of fast growing companies in the Asia-Pacific region. Including: the Philippines looks beyond call centres, India’s Meesho taps WhatsApp, extending EV battery life, and cameras to ...Financial Times - 11h -
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a key part of the US president's political vision, but economists fear a global trade war.BBC News - 14h -
Inside Factories in China, a Struggle to Survive Trump’s Tariffs
Small factories with tiny profit margins have played a central role in China’s international competitiveness. Many could now face disaster.The New York Times - 6h -
Renoun Endurance 88 Skis Review: Switch Between Soft and Stiff
A proprietary polymer lets these skis switch between soft and stiff to help keep your legs fresh on the hill.Wired - 1d -
Reeling From Trump’s Tariffs, South Korea Tries Striking a Delicate Balance
As its trade negotiators headed to Washington for talks, South Korea announced measures to support the country’s carmakers who were badly hit by the levies announced by President Trump.The New York Times - 1d -
Oil Prices Tumble Further as Trump’s Tariffs Weigh on Economic Outlook
Crude oil now costs 15 percent less than it did before the president revealed his plans to impose stiff new tariffs on imports from most countries.The New York Times - 2d -
This Norwegian soccer team, representing a town of 55,000 people inside the Arctic Circle, has Champions League aspirations
Bodø/Glimt is an unlikely presence among Europe’s footballing elite, but this Norwegian team from the Arctic Circle has grand ambitions.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
China accuses US of bullying with tariffs
China is accusing the U.S. of bullying with tariffs imposed by President Trump and said Washington is pursuing the wrong approach in dealing with Beijing. The tariffs are "typical unilateral and ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats use DOGE hearing to target Trump tariffs
House Democrats used a DOGE subcommittee hearing to target President Trump on tariffs on Tuesday. “Unfortunately, Republicans in Congress want to debate office space and furniture while the ...The Hill - 1d -
Whitmer criticizes Trump's use of 'tariff hammer'
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) voiced agreement with some of President Trump’s trade policies during a speech from Washington on Wednesday, but warned against his use of sweeping tariffs. ...The Hill - 19h -
The Papers: Petrol car ban eased and US to 'press on' with tariffs
Sir Keir Starmer's bid to shelter the car industry from US tariffs is among stories leading the papers.BBC News - 3d -
I'll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK, says prime minister
The UK hopes to limit the impact of President Trump's tariffs in an economic agreement with the US.BBC News - 2d -
Trump administration revokes all South Sudanese visas in repatriation row
State department accuses east African country of ‘taking advantage of the United States’. The US is revoking the visas of all South Sudanese passport-holders and will stop any more of its citizens ...The Guardian - 3d -
Cambodia's leader presides at ceremony for upgrade of naval base with help from China
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has presided over the opening of an expansion of his country’s main naval base, which analysts and the U.S. government suspect will be used as a strategic outpost ...ABC News - 5d -
Trump’s Tariffs: US vs China
President Trump ramps up the threat of a trade war with possible more tariffs on China.BBC News - 2d -
After Trump’s Tariffs, Stocks Plunged but Penguin Memes Ticked Up
The internet poked fun at the Trump administration’s decision to impose new tariffs on Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Australian territories near Antarctica where many penguins but no people live.The New York Times - 4d -
Fact check: are US tariffs really bringing in $2bn a day as Trump claims?
US president may have used some hypothetical maths but chances are slim that such sums are being raised. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump has defended his tariffs by arguing that ...The Guardian - 20h -
South Sudan says revocation of US visas is unfair and based on a case of mistaken nationality
South Sudan has criticized the revocation of U.S. visas for all its nationals as unfair and said it was based on an incident that didn’t involve one of its citizens but another African nationalABC News - 2d -
Duke men’s basketball player Khaman Maluach could be impacted by State Department ruling on South Sudan passport holders
Duke men’s basketball player Khaman Maluach is among those who could be impacted by the State Department’s ruling around South Sudanese passport holders in the US.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump pauses plans to hike US tariffs on most countries except China
Trump says he will raise US tariffs on Chinese exports to 125% and unveils 90-day pause for other countries. Business live – latest updates Full list of tariffs: a country-by-country guide ...The Guardian - 16h -
Trump: Tariffs sparking investment in US
President Trump late Sunday defended his tariff plan amid recession fears, saying they are sparking investment in the United States. Trump spoke aboard Air Force One, where he said he was elected ...The Hill - 2d -
Turns out Adam Devine isn't dying from stiff person syndrome any time soon
Adam Devine had a devastating accident when he was a kid and is still dealing with the fallout. But a recent diagnosis of stiff person syndrome was off the mark.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
EU offered ‘zero-for-zero’ deal to US weeks before tariff announcement
Cars and other goods were to be included, according to EU trade commissioner, who says offer is still on table . The EU has said it offered the US a “zero-for-zero” tariff deal on cars and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Is the US making $2bn a day from tariffs? Trump claims fact-checked
President Trump has made a series of claims about how the US faces "unfair trade" as he justifies his sweeping tariffs on imports from other countries.BBC News - 16h -
Trump tariffs day 5 as it happened: US to proceed with extra 50% tariff on China; US stocks resume sell-off
Treasuries also slide after weak auction for three-year US government debtFinancial Times - 1d -
See the Trump tariffs list by country
A table showing all the new US tariffs announced by President Trump on WednesdayBBC News - 1h
