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Germany's economy is expected to stagnate at best this year
Leading think tanks say that Germany’s economy is likely to stagnate at best in 2025 after shrinking for two years and the impact of U.S. tariffs could weigh down an already unimpressive showingABC News - 17h -
The Esports World Cup to have record prize pool of $70M for 2025 event in Riyadh
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced a record-breaking $70 million-plus prize pool for the upcoming Esports World Cup 2025.VentureBeat - 14h -
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 - 6h -
South America officially proposes 64-team Fifa World Cup in 2030
The plan may eliminate qualifying in South America Expansion already in place for 48-team 2026 World Cup Alejandro Domínguez, the president of South American soccer’s ruling body Conmebol, made ...The Guardian - 8h -
Leo Beenhakker, former Real Madrid, Ajax and Netherlands coach, dies at 82
Dutchman also led Trinidad & Tobago at 2006 World Cup Clubs pay tribute to ‘legendary coach’ and ‘unique figure’ Leo Beenhakker, the former Real Madrid, Ajax and Netherlands manager, has died at ...The Guardian - 9h -
The big lesson for Europe? Trump backed down under pressure
The EU neither ‘kissed ass’ nor unleashed its most powerful trade weapon. Now it must provide the world with an alternative to US chaos. . . My condolences to everyone who spent days trying to play ...The Guardian - 1h -
BJK Cup withdrawals 'a tennis, not a player, problem'
British captain Anne Keothavong says the lack of top-20 players at Billie Jean King Cup qualifying is "a tennis problem, not a player problem".BBC News - 16h -
USMNT, Mexico learn Gold Cup group opponents
The United States landed in Group D alongside Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago and Saudi Arabia in Thursday's Concacaf Gold Cup draw, while champions Mexico were placed into Group A with Costa Rica, ...ESPN - 1h -
Even Streaming Services Might Be Hurt by Trump’s Tariffs
President Trump’s tariffs don’t hit streamers like Netflix directly. But they could impact what streaming services release—and how much people are willing to pay for it.Wired - 2d -
The real cost of a trade war
Have Trump’s policies hurt the US’s ability to borrow?Financial Times - 9h -
Rose leads Masters as McIlroy hurt by late errors
England's Justin Rose leads the Masters after threatening to break the Augusta course record on an opening day where Rory McIlroy fades after a fast start.BBC News - 6h -
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami pull off 3-goal rally to top LAFC and make CONCACAF Champions Cup semis
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are headed to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals and it took a dramatic three-goal comeback to get thereABC News - 1d -
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 -
Concacaf Gold Cup draw results: USA grouped with Saudi Arabia, Trinidad & Tobago and Haiti for summer tourney
The United States men's national team will face Saudi Arabia, a guest team, for this summer's Concacaf Gold CupCBS Sports - 3h -
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 - 13h -
US routs Finland 7-1 in opener at women’s hockey worlds
With two goals each from Hayley Scamurra and Kelly Panek, the United States has routed Finland 7-1 in their opening game at the women’s hockey world championshipABC News - 1d -
Open-World Camper Simulator Outbound Is Getting A Closed-Alpha Very Soon
Outbound, an indie open-world camper simulator where players live off the grid in their van, is getting a closed alpha on April 14.. A new trailer for the cozy survival-crafting game was shown as ...GameSpot - 11h -
Coalition Deal in Germany Clears Way for Friedrich Merz to Become Chancellor
The agreement was concluded relatively quickly but still took about six and half weeks, during which the country had been virtually rudderless at a critical moment for Europe.The New York Times - 1d -
Germany Is Falling Apart (Literally). Here’s How the New Government Might Fix It.
Friedrich Merz, the incoming chancellor, persuaded lawmakers to let him spend more. Infrastructure will be the first order of business.The New York Times - 12h -
Germany hides ‘Black Zero’ statue as era of spending begins
Incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz has loosened deficit rules in a country deeply averse to public debtFinancial Times - 1h -
What to Expect After Trump’s Tariff About-Face
Global markets are rallying on President Trump’s decision to pause most of his sweeping levies. But investors remain unsettled, especially as Washington and Beijing face off.The New York Times - 17h -
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 -
Protesters in Russia try to disrupt Poland's commemoration of president's plane crash
Poland’s ambassador to Russia says a group of Russians tried to disrupt a small commemoration marking the 15th anniversary of the plane crash that killed President Lech Kaczyński and 95 other peopleABC News - 18h -
If Trump is trying to suppress China, he’s going about it all wrong
The shock of tariffs is pulling Beijing back to economic fundamentalsFinancial Times - 16h -
What goes on inside toddlers' brains? A pioneering project is trying to find out
A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have also been studied since birth.BBC News - 6h -
Google’s new Ironwood chip is 24x more powerful than the world’s fastest supercomputer
Google unveils Ironwood, its seventh-generation TPU chip delivering 42.5 exaflops of AI compute power — 24x more than the world's fastest supercomputer — ushering in the "age of inference."VentureBeat - 1d -
Photos: 2025 PFL World Tournament 2 ceremonial weigh-ins and final faceoffs
Check out these photos from 2025 PFL World Tournament 2 ceremonial weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs ahead of Friday's event in Orlando, Fla. (Photos courtesy of PFL)Yahoo Sports - 3h -
It's Met Gala time! Get yourself suitable with this guide on what to expect
Springtime sunshine has finally hit New York City, and that means the Met Gala beckonsABC News - 1d -
'It's fastest finger first' - traders on their tumultuous week
Traders are trying to reckon with impact of Trump's shifting tariff policy.BBC News - 10h -
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 - 8h -
Stanley Cup playoff watch: Which games matter the most Thursday?
The races for playoff seeding are approaching the finish. Here is what's at stake in all 10 games.ESPN - 16h -
Great Britain out to show strength in depth at Billie Jean King Cup
Anne Keothavong is without Emma Raducanu but has plenty of talent on hand in effort to reach finals in China. Five months on from the heartbreak of Málaga, where they came so close to battling for ...The Guardian - 10h -
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More market volatility expected after surprise tariff pause; Hero dog touring U.S. to raise awareness for animal abuse.CBS News - 7h -
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 -
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 - 57m -
The Trump Envoy Who Got Close to the ‘World’s Coolest Dictator’
U.S. officials said Ronald Johnson’s actions during his time as ambassador to El Salvador seemed less aligned with U.S. interests and more focused on protecting the country’s president.The New York Times - 1d -
Shiro Games and dev FakeFish partner on wintery world of Frostrail
Game publisher Shiro Games partners with developer FakeFish for the upcoming release of survival crafting game Frostrail.VentureBeat - 12h -
U.S. and China Headed for ‘Monumental’ Split, Putting World Economy on Edge
A deepening trade war could further weaken ties between the superpowers. The effects will reverberate everywhere.The New York Times - 11h -
China Says Shoppers Will Offset Trump Tariffs, But Doubts Remain
If sky-high U.S. tariffs hurt China’s exports, domestic spending will help make up for it, Beijing says. But shoppers were skittish even before the trade war.The New York Times - 18h -
Luka Doncic expects a lot of emotions for him and Mavs fans in his return to Dallas with Lakers
Luka Doncic knows there will be a lot of emotions when he steps on the court in Dallas for the first time wearing his No. 77 jersey for the Los Angeles LakersABC News - 1d
