Laptops Likely to Cost More Due to U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports

Netflix is raising prices. Here’s how much more your plan will cost.

Netflix is raising the price of its standard ad-free plan for the first time in three years, though it will still cost less than the comparable version of Hulu,

MarketWatch - Jan. 22

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect the U.S., Canada and Mexico

While much about the threatened tariffs is still unclear, experts predict they would be bad news for all three economies, with few winners.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

The U.S. dollar slumps as Trump 2.0 kicks off with no immediate tariffs

Why President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day led to a weakening of the U.S. dollar, according to BofA.

MarketWatch - Jan. 21

Musk Is Likely to Get a West Wing Office for His Cost-Cutting Project

The world’s richest man had been expected to be situated in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, but a West Wing office would give him closer access to President Trump.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Chinese investments in the U.S. have plummeted since Trump's first term. The trend is unlikely to reverse

Chinese companies won't likely step up investments in the U.S. under the incoming Trump administration, analysts said.

CNBC - Jan. 20

A rare, joyful U.S.-Chinese exchange is taking place as 'TikTok refugees' flock to RedNote

The arrival of American users on RedNote has brought instant online connection between Americans and Chinese even as academic and other exchanges have dampened.

NBC News - Jan. 18

Trump's swearing-in ceremony likely moving indoors due to cold weather

President-elect Trump's swearing-in ceremony during his inauguration is likely to be moved indoors due to the frigid temperatures expected to hit the nation's capital.

NBC News - Jan. 17

U.S. Ban of TikTok Is Set to Deal a Major Blow to ByteDance, Its Chinese Owner

While TikTok remains hugely popular in Brazil, Indonesia and other markets, its 170 million users in the United States are its most valuable.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Trump tariff threats fuel frontloading of trade shipments into U.S., led by China

Companies are expediting cargo shipments into the U.S. ahead of new tariffs from President-elect Trump, with Chinese trade the biggest on the move.

CNBC - Jan. 17

CEO of Chinese smartphone brand Honor resigns due to personal reasons

Honor's focus on high-end devices and technology is expected to continue under Jian Li, who will succeed Zhao as CEO.

CNBC - Jan. 17

'Saturday Night Live' is more than a show, it's a world. And there's nothing like it

The sketch comedy show is celebrating 50 seasons with two documentaries and an upcoming prime-time special that reflect on its standing as an American institution.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 17

Extreme weather like California wildfires has increased homeowners’ insurance costs. Now we know how much extra they’re paying.

A new Treasury Department analysis looks at how climate-related disasters affected 246 million insurance policies.

MarketWatch - Jan. 17

Many U.S. adults doubt Trump will be able to bring down costs

Many U.S. adults are skeptical about President-elect Donald Trump's ability to bring down costs.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Worst global growth for 6 years forecast due to tariffs

The World Bank predicts global economic growth of 2.7% this year amid concerns living standards will struggle to improve.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Not much inflation here: The cost of imports are barely rising ahead of Trump taking office

Most of the lingering problem with U.S. inflation is coming from within the nation’s borders. Not outside of it.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

'Like a football match' - Dart wants more crowd respect

Harriet Dart wants to see greater respect from crowds after experiencing a boisterous atmosphere during her Australian Open second-round defeat.

BBC News - Jan. 15

These Chinese apps have surged in popularity in the U.S. A TikTok ban could stop them in their tracks

A law that could see TikTok shut down in the U.S. threatens to ensnare other Chinese social media apps gaining traction in the country, legal experts say.

CNBC - Jan. 15

U.S. Blocks Imports From 37 More Chinese Companies Over Forced-Labor Concerns

The latest additions targeted Chinese companies in the critical-minerals, textiles and solar-technology industries.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Canada’s Trudeau Cautions U.S. Consumers to Consider Harms of Trump’s Tariff Threats

Dismissing the president’s bluster about a 51st state, the departing leader urged Americans to think about the impact of high prices that will accompany new import taxes.

Inc. - Jan. 13

‘Our computer sampler cost more than a house!’: how the Korgis made Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime

‘I wrote it in 20 minutes one Sunday morning and there have now been more than 50 cover versions. My favourite is the brooding one Beck did for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’. We’d had a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Three things that could make a Gaza hostage deal more likely

There is fresh anticipation about the talks after several shifts, both politically and on the ground.

BBC News - Jan. 13

China's imports post surprise growth in December; exports beat expectations as higher tariffs loom

Economists are expecting exports to make a notable boost to China's economic growth last year when the figures are released later this week.

CNBC - Jan. 13

Why young Asian Americans are 40% more likely to develop allergies

A recent Stanford University study of nearly half a million California pediatric records is one of the first to look at subgroups of Asians in the U.S. to try to understand why Asian Americans are ...

NBC News - Jan. 11

Mexico to Avoid U.S. Tariffs, Economy Minister Says

President-elect Donald Trump wants tariffs if Mexico doesn’t comply with his border goals.

Inc. - Jan. 10

The TikTok Ban Is More Likely Than Ever

While Supreme Court justices pressed both sides in Friday’s oral arguments, experts say it’s hard to see how TikTok gets enough votes to survive.

Wired - Jan. 10

Brompton chief warns axing tariffs on Chinese bicycles could ‘kill’ business

Flood of cheaper products could hit an industry already struggling with stagnant post-pandemic demand

Financial Times - Jan. 10

L.A. wildfires to cost insurers more than $20 billion. Three companies are likely to foot most of the bill.

Allstate, Chubb and Travelers are likely to be the publicly traded insurance carriers most affected, as they are the most exposed to the California homeowners’ market.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

How ‘Tariff Man’ Trump Might Start Slowly When He Imposes Import Duties

Trump aides are reportedly discussing a plan to restrict pledged duties on all imports to an initial list of products considered critical to national security, reducing the risk of resurgent ...

Inc. - Jan. 7

U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies

Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Lenovo’s Latest Laptop Has a Rollable OLED Screen

With a notebook PC with a screen that rolls, a monitor with directional audio, and the first third-party SteamOS gaming handheld, Lenovo is hitting CES 2025 hard.

Wired - Jan. 7

U.S. stocks dominated global markets in 2024 — why they likely won’t in 2025

The U.S. stock market remained the envy of the world in 2024, extending its outperformance against international peers and claiming an even bigger slice of the multitrillion-dollar global equity ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist

Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Tencent shares fall 8% in Hong Kong after U.S. designates it a Chinese military company

Other Chinese companies added to the list included battery maker CATL, which is part of the supply chain for automakers like Ford and Tesla.

CNBC - Jan. 7

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