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Donovan Mitchell pulls off perfect popcorn prank on Cavs rookie Jaylon Tyson by filling his car with the snack
Tyson may never want to see another piece of popcorn againCBS Sports - 3d -
Why Trump’s war on DEI is so diabolical
Trump and his allies have flaunted their support for far-right movements at home and abroad. We cannot allow them to succeed.The Hill - 6d -
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.BBC News - 3d -
Seth Rogen Explains Why Sony Refused To Let Jonah Hill Touch A PlayStation 2 In Superbad
Seth Rogen shared a surprising bit of PlayStation trivia during a red carpet interview at SXSW . When asked what the funniest note he'd received on a script was, Rogen said it was a note from Sony ...GameSpot - 5d -
Why 'excessive heat warnings' won't be part of the forecast
It may be hard to think about sweltering temperatures in early March but excessive heat watches and warnings are getting a new name.The Hill - 4d -
New China tariffs may mean higher toy prices, but Mattel and Hasbro are working to blunt the impact
Mattel and Hasbro may be forced to raise prices if President Donald Trump’s 20% tariffs on imports from China remain in place, but both companies have mitigation strategies in place.MarketWatch - 1d -
How Trump Is Helping Liberals Abroad
Voters are rallying behind some leaders who oppose President Trump’s tariffs, threats and insults. There’s a theory that explains why.The New York Times - 2d -
3 smart CD account moves to make this week
If you want to maximize the returns on your money, you may want to make these simple but effective CD moves now.CBS News - 3d -
Trump wants to see more than just a minerals deal to restart aid to Ukraine
NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube reports that President Trump wants to see more than a rare earth minerals deal to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with ...NBC News - 6d -
Why Trump's Justice Department visit was controversial
President Trump on Friday became the first president to visit the Justice Department in a decade. The president walked out to cheers from loyal department officials before attacking his predecessor ...CBS News - 19h -
Why Trump's Justice Department visit was controversial
President Trump on Friday became the first president to visit the Justice Department in a decade. The president walked out to cheers from loyal department officials before attacking his predecessor ...CBS News - 19h -
US taxpayers have shelled out tens of millions of dollars for Trump’s golf trips
The president, who derided Barack Obama for golfing while in office, even makes money off his Mar-a-Lago weekends. It has become a familiar routine for the Palm Beach county sheriff, Ric Bradshaw, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump Signs Order to Create a ‘Crypto Reserve’
The first-of-its-kind reserve will be anchored by a stash of Bitcoin the government already owns, estimated to be worth billions of dollars.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump's trade war escalates with international tit-for-tat
The European Union is hitting back at President Donald Trump’s new levy on all foreign aluminum and steel by announcing retaliatory tariffs on American products worth billions of dollars. President ...NBC News - 2d -
Commentary: Why this Puritan sculpture may revolutionize your thinking about the rise of Christian nationalism
Christian nationalism was a flop when the Puritans tried it. See this famous Augustus Saint-Gaudens sculpture for information.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6 -
Why a ‘good’ CPI report on Wednesday may not be enough to turn stock-market carnage around
Wednesday’s consumer-price index report is now in sharp focus with investors hoping more clarity on stagflation concerns could help stem the stock-market selloff.MarketWatch - 3d -
Tesla’s stock may be bouncing, but this analyst explains why you should keep selling
One reason Tesla investors should sell into the stock’s recent bounce is because of all the “political noise” surrounding Chief Executive Elon Musk, one analyst says.MarketWatch - 2d -
Microsoft has been the worst Big Tech stock lately. Here’s why it may become the best.
Microsoft is getting more disciplined on AI spending and is better positioned than rivals for a consumer-spending slowdown, according to one analyst.MarketWatch - 1d -
Want your kids to be caring and sharing? Feed them fish
A new study shows that children who eat seafood are more likely to share their toys and help their friends. But why?. Name: Fish.. Age: 530m years. Continue reading...The Guardian - 4d -
Prospect of Ukraine ceasefire still uncertain despite Trump's optimism
Trump wants a fast end to the fighting, but Putin wants a "painstaking" discussion about details.BBC News - 22h -
Why allergy season is getting longer, worse
Allergy season may be getting longer and worse due to the effects of climate change. CBS News' Dave Malkoff breaks down the effects on your health.CBS News - 22h -
Dollar General store review and closures dent fourth-quarter earnings
As part of the reevaluation, the dollar-store chain said it will close 96 Dollar General stores and 45 Popshelf stores and will convert six other locations.CNBC - 2d -
President Trump Just Made a Bold Announcement About Tesla. Is It Brilliant or Insane?
President Trump is endorsing Tesla. Would you want that for your business?Inc. - 3d -
Trump’s tariff fight may be making this early recession signal go haywire
Bonds issued by retailers with “junk” credit ratings have been hit by selling as consumer confidence falls, but the selloff isn’t widespreadMarketWatch - 2d -
Putin says he supports ceasefire with Ukraine, but may need to call Trump
Russia sees the ceasefire suggested by the U.S. and Ukraine as little more than a chance for Kyiv's forces to regroup, a senior aide to Vladimir Putin said.NBC News - 2d -
Why Olympic medalist Omari Jones’ path to becoming ‘America’s next boxing superstar’ will be so difficult
2024 bronze medalist Omari Jones is the latest American boxer who will attempt turning Olympic success into professional dollars. But with the way the sport is changing, can the old formula still ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Trump Officials Warn 60 Colleges of Possible Antisemitism Penalties
The administration’s warning came just after it pulled hundreds of millions of dollars from Columbia University.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump wants more than a minerals deal with Ukraine to restart aid
“Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss new reporting on what the Trump administration is going to require in order to restart military aid and ...NBC News - 6d -
Trump wants to go after criminal networks. A new approach to sanctions is needed.
President Trump has designated international drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and a National Security Presidential Memorandum has been issued to intensify sanctions against Iran, ...The Hill - 5d -
Meta's Community Notes will use tech from Elon Musk's X
Meta’s upcoming Community Notes feature for monitoring misinformation will use some technology developed by Musk’s X for its similar service.NBC News - 2d -
Why Trump's rapidly changing economic policies are raising stagflation alarms
If there was one thing President Donald Trump was supposed to represent to many voters, it was the prospect of an upturn in their economic fortunes.NBC News - 3d -
Why the Trump administration is wrong about an energy crisis in the US: Experts
The Trump administration has expended a lot of energy into sparking the idea that there is a looming energy crisis in the U.S.ABC News - 2d -
Judge blocks Trump administration plan to cut millions for teacher training
Eight states had requested a temporary restraining order, which judge granted saying ‘programs ... will be gutted’ . A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s plan to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump, Musk fuel fears of Social Security cuts with 'fraud' talk
President Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk are ratcheting up false rhetoric about Social Security, repeatedly claiming the program wastes hundreds of billions of dollars in fraudulent ...The Hill - 3d -
Why Trump’s Tesla Showcase Mattered to Elon Musk
A lot has changed since former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. snubbed Elon Musk at an event in 2021.The New York Times - 2d -
Specs appeal: why are ‘slutty little glasses’ suddenly everywhere?
Barely-there, wire-frame glasses are comfortable, unisex and a design classic – and all over the high street. Jurassic World Rebirth may be the most anticipated film of the summer, but it’s not the ...The Guardian - 10h -
Trump’s Embrace of Russia Leaves Europe in Emotional Shock
It remains to be seen how far President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies will go. But “the West” may be gone.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Trump and DOGE Create Anxiety but Opportunity for Federal Contractors
By cutting federal employees, the Trump administration may increase its reliance on firms that take in billions through government contracts.The New York Times - 22h -
Independent government oversight is dying
The more than 45 years of bipartisan support for independent oversight — oversight that has demonstrably improved government services and saved billions of taxpayer dollars — may be coming to an end.The Hill - 3d -
Barcelona’s postponed clash against Osasuna finally gets a date
According to a report from AS, it has come to light that Barcelona’s postponed clash against Osasuna has now been set for May 21. It must be noted that the match had to be rescheduled following the...Yahoo Sports - 12h
