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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. - 14h -
Why mortgage rates aren't falling—despite the tariff pause
Despite tariff relief, economic uncertainty may keep mortgage rates stubbornly high this year.CNBC - 10h -
Drastic staffing cuts at the Education Department to be reviewed
The Education Department’s Office of Inspector General plans to conduct a “series of reviews” into the mass layoffs at the nation’s education agency.NBC News - 10h -
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 - 9h -
Judge sides with Sony in 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy!' fight with CBS
Sony claimed CBS licensed the shows to TV stations at below-market rates and failed to maximize advertising revenues.Los Angeles Times - 8h -
OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming 'bad-faith tactics'
Claim follows Mr Musk's own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI's Sam Altman.BBC News - 12h -
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 - 16h -
Amorim 'really confident' in Onana despite gaffes
Ruben Amorim says he remains "really confident" in André Onana despite the goalkeeper's two blunders costing Manchester United a crucial Europa League victory against Lyon on Wednesday.ESPN - 1h -
A mass grave for fighters in a Roman Empire-era battle is revealed in Vienna
Construction crews in Vienna last year made an unprecedented discoveryABC News - Apr. 3 -
Can Britain Be a ‘Sensible, Stable’ Haven in Trade War? Some See Potential.
The country faces several economic challenges but so far has avoided the worst of the turmoil afflicting targets of President Trump’s anger.The New York Times - 21h -
FDA reverses course on telework after layoffs and resignations threaten basic operations
The Food and Drug Administration is reversing course on its requirement for all staffers to report to the officeABC News - 4h -
UK adventurer apologises for record trek claim after Inuit backlash
Camilla Hempleman-Adams, who says she is first woman to traverse Canada’s Baffin Island solo, accused of ‘privilege and ignorance’. A British adventurer has apologised after her claims to be the ...The Guardian - 19h -
Beavers' batters stay hot to split doubleheader with Bulldogs
Apr. 10—BEMIDJI — When the Beavers' bats are hot, they can be a problem for opposing pitchers. The Bemidji State baseball team racked up 15 runs in its doubleheader against Minnesota Duluth ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Fox Sports still trying to make 49ers trade away $120 million All-Pro despite cost
The Brandon Aiyuk rumor mill isn't going anywhere despite the cost to the San Francisco 49ers.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Scientists Claim to Have Brought Back the Dire Wolf
Startup Colossal Biosciences has edited the DNA of a gray wolf to produce what it says is a de-extincted animal. Does that make it a true dire wolf?Wired - 3d -
DOGE’s AI Monitoring of Federal Workers Is Alarming — but Not Illegal
Employee surveillance isn’t new, but after gutting several agencies, Elon Musk’s team is now using AI to monitor communications, which could involve secure data that could leak.Inc. - 1d -
House Votes to Require Proof of Citizenship in Federal Elections
Conservatives have long argued for stronger laws to combat voter fraud, something that election experts say is exceedingly rare.The New York Times - 11h -
Joey Bart singles in 13th to give Pirates 2-1 win over Cardinals despite 6 hitless from Fedde
Joey Bart singled in the winning run with the bases loaded in the 13th inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals despite six hitless innings from Erick FeddeABC News - 1d -
Protesting Tips: What to Bring, How to Act, How to Stay Safe
If you’re planning on hitting the streets, here’s what you need to know.Wired - 1d -
State Farm pleads for emergency rate hikes on California homeowners
State Farm argues it needs additional funds to boost capital and avert an increasingly dire financial situation following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.CNBC - 12h -
Inflation rate rose by 2.4% last month, showing cooling prices
Inflation cooled in March, but economists expect prices to reaccelerate as some of President Trump's tariffs kick in.CBS News - 5h -
Neutrinos Are Shrinking, and That’s a Good Thing for Physics
A new estimate of the ghostly particle’s maximum possible mass brings physicists a tad closer to understanding the universe.The New York Times - 12h -
Brown University to see federal funding halted by Trump administration
A White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown UniversityABC News - Apr. 3 -
All Federal Experts on H.I.V. Prevention in Children Overseas Were Dismissed
Mother-to-child H.I.V. transmission takes an enormous toll in low-income countries. The Trump administration has laid off the officials who worked to solve the problem.The New York Times - 2d -
House passes bill to require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections
Voting rights groups warn that the measure could make it challenging for women who changed their last names after getting married.NBC News - 14h -
Stress about Social Security and the economy has seniors taking benefits early
Older Americans are dipping into their savings at a faster rate due to inflationMarketWatch - 5h -
Egg Prices Reach a Record High, Despite Trump’s Predictions
Easter is going to more expensive this year. Although bird flu is slowing, and wholesale prices have dropped, those inputs haven’t reached retail.Inc. - 14h -
Why Nico Iamaleava would be wise to stay with Tennessee, eschew transfer portal amid reported contract talks
Returning for the 2025 season would be the smartest move for the still-developing quarterbackCBS Sports - 9h -
High school boys lacrosse: Donigan helps Davis stay unbeaten with win over Fremont
It was a clash of the titans as Fremont hosted Davis in a 6A showdown inside Moyes Stadium in Plain City. “It was a great game and it’s a great rivalry,” said Davis head coach Trevor Yocom. ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it
Outdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over ...ABC News - 16h -
Harriet Tubman's descendant speaks out after federal site downplays Underground Railroad
Rita Daniels learned at 9 that she is the great-great-great-grandniece of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who led countless enslaved Africans to freedom through the Underground Railroad.NBC News - 8h -
Former Texas receiver Isaiah Bond surrenders on sexual assault warrant, calls claims 'false'
Former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond, a projected second-day pick in this month’s NFL draft, surrendered on a sexual assault warrant Thursday and was released after posting bail.NBC News - 5h -
India rebuffs China’s BYD as Trump trade war creates openings
Also in this newsletter, ecommerce companies head to small towns and RBI cuts the repo rateFinancial Times - 4h -
Family seeks answers after Maryland tourist found dead on Bahamas beach
Dinari McAlmont was staying with family at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas at the time of his death.CBS News - 17h -
Stanley Cup Playoffs futures: Best bets, longshots, teams to avoid for the 2025 postseason
Here's an early look at who to back to win the Stanley Cup and who to stay away fromCBS Sports - 8h -
Trump retreats but still puts U.S. tariff rate at its highest level in a century. Here’s what it means for prices for clothes, food and more.
One study of the current state of U.S. tariffs and foreign retaliation suggests that Wednesday’s euphoria over President Donald Trump’s partial retreat was overdone.MarketWatch - 5h -
Cardinals' Kyler Murray says Marvin Harrison Jr. 'didn't even scratch the surface' as a rookie
Harrison had a somewhat disappointing rookie year despite scoring eight touchdownsCBS Sports - 10h
