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Tech stocks drop as Nvidia, AMD warn of higher costs from China export controls
The chipmaking sector signaled that President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plans could hamper demand.CNBC - 13h -
Atomic Secrets: a Chornobyl scientist warns of a toxic future
Dmitry Kalmykov is a Ukrainian scientist who has dedicated his life to investigating environmental disasters, first at Chornobyl and now in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan – formerly the Soviet Union’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Jed the Fish, KROQ DJ whose musical tastes helped shape the 1980s and '90s, dies at 69
Jed the Fish, the DJ who hosted the afternoon drive show on KROQ from 1978 to 2012, setting up the station as influential in the '80s and '90s, has died at 69.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless Controller Review: Great Sticks
PowerA’s premium Xbox controller has excellent party tricks.Wired - 1d -
Trump's 'buy' tip on social media before tariffs pause made money for investors
President Donald Trump offered some financial advice on Wednesday morning that ended up making a lot of money for any lucky investor who listened to himABC News - Apr. 10 -
How Trump's fight with one media outlet could set up a battle between the executive and judicial branch
Wire services including Reuters and Bloomberg News will no longer hold a permanent slot in the small pool of reporters who cover President Donald Trump. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson details how the ban ...NBC News - 9h -
Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.CBS News - Apr. 2 -
Powell Warns Trump Tariffs Could Trigger Higher Inflation and Slower Growth
Jerome H. Powell warned that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to a “challenging scenario” for the central bank.The New York Times - 12h -
Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, medical examiner says
Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died from complications of diabetes, the New York City Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.NBC News - 12h -
Richard Chamberlain, star of "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds," dies at 90
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.CBS News - Mar. 30 -
Ex-MLS forward dies following fall from 11th floor
Gabon forward Aaron Boupendza has died at 28 following a fall from the 11th floor of a building in China, the Gabonese Football Federation has said.ESPN - 10m -
Wink Martindale, the genial game show host and early Elvis interviewer, dies at 91
Wink Martindale, the genial host of such hit game shows as “Gambit” and “Tic-Tac-Dough,” has diedABC News - 22h -
Temu and Shein warn of US price hikes from next week due to Trump tariffs
Shein says ‘operating expenses have gone up’ as both Chinese retailers also drop ad spending in US. Two of China’s largest fast fashion retailers, Temu and Shein, have warned US customers that they ...The Guardian - 1h -
Canada elections: who are the key players and what is at stake?
Justin Trudeau’s resignation as prime minister came amid deep anxiety prompted by Trump’s tariffs threats. Canadians will head to the polls on 28 April to decide who will form the next government. ...The Guardian - 53m -
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found "unresponsive" at her New York City apartment in February.BBC News - 11h -
Teens arrested with 5,000 smuggled ants as Kenya warns of changing trafficking trends
Two Belgian teenagers have been charged in Kenya with wildlife piracy after they were found with thousands of ants packed in test tubes in what Kenyan authorities said was part of a trend in ...ABC News - 1d -
Are You the Only One Who’s Broke? Or Is It ‘Money Dysmorphia’?
The ‘boom boom’ aesthetic meets the gloom and doom of market turmoil.The New York Times - 5d -
WHO Member Countries Agree to Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization finally reached a compromise on a pandemic treaty after three years of talks. The United States withdrew from negotiations after President Trump took office.The New York Times - 11h -
White House Ends a Regular Reporting Slot for Independent Newswires
The move, which affects The Associated Press, Bloomberg News and Reuters, is another effort by the Trump administration to exert more control over the press corps that covers it.The New York Times - 20h -
How China Took Over the World’s Rare Earths Industry
China seized mines and built factories. Japan took note and invested in Australia. But the United States did little despite concerns about control of supplies.The New York Times - 17h -
2025 NFL Draft: Former first-round pick determines who's overhyped and who deserves more love
My favorite underrated and overrated prospects in this draft classCBS Sports - 3h -
Marvin Levy, Oscar-Winning Publicist to Spielberg, Dies at 96
For 42 years, Mr. Levy strategized behind the scenes to promote Steven Spielberg’s movies and ensure that the director was seen as Hollywood’s de facto head of state.The New York Times - 1d -
Autism Rate Continues to Rise Among Children, C.D.C. Reports
While the agency stressed that increased screening was most likely behind much of the increase, the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., called it an “epidemic.”The New York Times - 1d -
'Wild time': Wall Street strategists warn of uncertain outlook amid Trump's tariffs
Tariffs set off one of the most volatile trading periods in Wall Street history.ABC News - 13h -
FirstFT: Trump’s tariffs likely to increase inflation and slow growth, warns Fed chair
Also in today’s newsletter, Meloni meets Trump and is the global dollar over?Financial Times - 4h -
The 9 M.L.B. Managers Who Might Already Be on the Hot Seat
In baseball’s age of collaboration, the hot seat for managers should be viewed more as an oversized sofa.The New York Times - 2d -
Who will new featherweight champ Volkanovski fight in first defense?
Should Alexander Volkanovski get Movsar Evloev? Is Paddy Pimblett-Charles Oliveira a real possibility?ESPN - 17h -
4/16: CBS Morning News
Federal judge slams Trump administration for ignoring court orders; The dangers of social media for teens.CBS News - 8h -
A U.S.-China Trade War With Students and Tourists as Potential Pawns
With travel warnings and revoked visas, the two superpowers locked in a bruising trade war may make students and tourists their bargaining chips.The New York Times - 20h -
Israel Threatens Further Escalation in Gaza War
The United Nations warned that the humanitarian situation in Gaza was likely at its worst since the conflict began and that the population was again on the brink of famine.The New York Times - 17h -
When do impressions stop being funny and start being mean?
Impressionists say exaggeration is part of the job, but some warn that jokes shouldn't punch down.BBC News - 9h -
RFK Jr. plans autism studies aimed at identifying 'environmental toxins' linked to rising rates
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the agency will soon announce autism studies aimed at identifying “environmental toxins” that may be responsible for rising rates in children.NBC News - 12h -
Israeli troops will remain in Gaza 'security zones' after war, minister says
Israel Katz said Israel would continue its six-week blockade of all supplies, despite the UN warning of "devastating" consequences.BBC News - 15h -
3 shady tactics used during the 2008 housing crisis could be making a comeback
Risky financial products and scams could see a resurgence as the Trump administration hollows out the federal government’s consumer watchdog, advocates warned.MarketWatch - 10h -
WHO member countries agree on a draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid COVID-19 mistakes
The World Health Organization's member countries agreed on a draft pandemic treaty that sets guidelines for how the international community might face the next global health crisisABC News - 21h -
‘Who is going to face Mr Trump’: Canada leaders’ debate dominated by US crisis
Mark Carney’s Liberals have surged in the polls since Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada, scuppering Conservative calls for change after Trudeau era. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the key question ...The Guardian - 8h -
“The Pitt” Has Found a Loyal Fanbase
The series, which wrapped up its first season, has built up a rabid following, with social media memes and fan crushes on its star, Noah Wyle.The New York Times - 5d -
Long ER stays are common in the US. It may get worse as the population ages
An Associated Press and Side Effects Public Media data analysis shows one in six visits to the emergency department in 2022 that resulted in hospital admission had a wait of four or more hoursABC News - 1d -
4/15: CBS Evening News Plus
Judge gives stern warning to Trump administration over mistakenly deported Maryland man; Reporter's Notebook: Human rights abuses in El Salvador and the case of Kilmar Abrego GarcíaCBS News - 1d -
WGA bans writers from joining Martin Scorsese, Randall Emmett film project
The WGA warns writers against working on 'Wall of White,' a proposed film from Randall Emmett and the legendary filmmaker. Emmett says, 'We have every intention to settle this dispute in the coming ...Los Angeles Times - 16h