Tariffs: How they work, who pays for them and why Trump loves them

President Donald Trump in his inaugural speech credited President William McKinley for making the United States "very rich" through tariffs.

CNBC - 2h

Trump and Netanyahu Leave Little Daylight Between Them

Even aside from his stunning Gaza proposal, President Trump gave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel nearly everything he wanted, signaling a renewal of their close alliance.

The New York Times - 16h

Employees Are Sneaking AI Into Work, Even if They’re Not Supposed To. Should You Let Them?

AI is such a time-saver that many people are quietly using it, sometimes without permission, even if it could expose a company’s private data.

Inc. - 1d

What are rare earth elements, and why does Trump want them from Ukraine?

Trump hopes to secure rare earth resources from Ukraine as part of a deal for US aid. Ukraine open to exchanging minerals for US military aid, says Zelenskyy Rare earth minerals, which ...

The Guardian - 1d

Netanyahu has failed the Oct. 7 hostages — Trump must save them

This week, Netanyahu will meet with Trump at the White House. I hope and pray that Trump looks him in the eye and says, “I am the Deal Maker. If anyone goes back on the deal, there will be hell to ...

The Hill - 2d

Tariffs and why Trump is threatening to use them

The cost of cars, fruit and pharmaceuticals could increase because of Trump's tariff announcement.

BBC News - 2d

Toy-maker stocks drop, but here’s why tariffs aren’t really much of a threat to them

Shares of the big toy makers fell Monday, amid fears that extra tariffs President Donald Trump placed on imports from China will lead to higher prices and lower demand. But those fears may be ...

MarketWatch - 2d

Trump’s former trade chief on how tariffs affect the economy, why he says the U.S. needs them

Economists say tariffs can increase prices for consumers, but Robert Lighthizer, President Trump’s former trade chief, argues they’re necessary.

CBS News - 3d

Who Pays for Tariffs? Here’s What You Need to Know.

President Trump has insisted that his new tariffs on America’s largest trading partners will not increase prices for Americans. But a review of how they work suggests that is not the case.

The New York Times - 3d

What are tariffs and how do they work?

WASHINGTON — Tariffs are in the news at the moment.

NBC News - 4d

Why Trump Is Imposing Tariffs on Mexico

Mr. Trump is trying use tariffs to force Mexico to better guard its border with the United States, but Mexican officials say the tariffs will only hurt both countries.

The New York Times - 4d

Why is Super Bowl LIX in Roman numerals? How to read Roman numerals, plus a history of why the NFL uses them

The use of Roman numerals for the Super Bowl presents both a practical and aesthetic choice

CBS Sports - 4d

40 Video Game Movies In The Works: How Many Of Them Will Actually Come Out?

Like the seemingly unending comic book movie craze, Hollywood loves to find a type of film that it can turn into the next big cultural touchstone. Over the years, we've seen movies based on video ...

GameSpot - 6d

Trump Administration Shocks Senior F.B.I. Ranks by Moving to Replace Them

Top officials have been told to retire or be fired in the coming days, fueling fear within an agency that has been a target of President Trump and Kash Patel, his nominee to be F.B.I. director.

The New York Times - 6d

Fed rate hikes are back in the conversation. Here’s why, and what could trigger them.

The bar for interest-rate hikes remains high, but these areas warrant watching, says Barclays.

MarketWatch - Jan. 28

Pulitzer board asks court to pause Trump's lawsuit against them

Lawyers for the board that awards Pulitzer Prizes asked a Florida state court to pause a defamation lawsuit, which President Trump filed against board members in 2022, until Trump is no longer ...

The Hill - Jan. 28

Republicans in Congress Who Love Trump Now Disagree With Some of His Policies

G.O.P. lawmakers who long cozied up to President Trump now find themselves disagreeing with him. That complicates the task of pushing his agenda through Congress.

The New York Times - Jan. 27

E.V. Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees.

States are using higher registration fees for electric cars to make up for declining fuel taxes, but some are punitive, environmentalists say. A federal tax could be coming.

The New York Times - Jan. 27

Winter wonder: Jeanette Winterson and others reveal why the cold has them under its spell

Too dark, too cold – winter’s charms aren’t as obvious as summer’s brassy joys. But for Robert Macfarlane, Alice Oswald, Poppy Okotcha and others, this is a rich season. Here, they offer ways to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 26

Trump is touring Pacific Palisades. Altadena residents wonder why not them.

Residents of Altadena have expressed frustration that their town and their losses have been overshadowed by those in Pacific Palisades.

The New York Times - Jan. 25

I Prosecuted the Capitol Rioters. I Know Why Trump Pardoned Them.

Trump’s pardons will encourage more violence.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Heartland voters delivered for Trump — here are 10 ways he can deliver for them

Here are 10 recommendations for President Trump to help him meaningfully improve the economic prospects and daily lives of the heartland working-class families that put him in office.

The Hill - Jan. 23

Why Did Adrian Wojnarowski Take a 99% Pay Cut? To Save the Team He Loves.

Adrian Wojnarowski is trying to help St. Bonaventure’s tiny basketball program thrive in the scary new world of college sports.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Trump pardoned violent Jan. 6 rioters. Here are 5 of them

Hundreds of rioters accused of violently assaulting police at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, were pardoned Monday by President Trump, despite remarks from his allies in recent weeks condemning those ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Trump promised to lower gas prices — but his tariffs could help raise them instead

President Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” pledge is well known, but drivers may end up paying more at the pump in the coming months despite his plans to lift U.S. oil production.

MarketWatch - Jan. 22

Trump Has Everyone Just Where He Wants Them

A boast and a warning as the 45th president becomes the 47th.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Living Through the Fires, and Covering Them

New York Times reporters have been writing personal portraits about the fires in the California Today newsletter. Here is a collection of their dispatches on what the disaster means to them, and to ...

The New York Times - Jan. 20

China’s hackers have run wild during the Biden administration. Can Trump rein them in?

China hacking threat

NBC News - Jan. 18

Hot flashes and mood swings: why perimenopausal symptoms get misdiagnosed – and how to treat them

Symptoms like insomnia, bloating and emotional shifts can occur before menopause begins, but they are often improperly addressed by doctors. In her 40s, Karen Cummings started to notice a shift in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

You’re really spoiling us: Trump miscasts Gibson, Stallone and Voight by making them mere ambassadors

The president-elect’s latest trio of mischievous appointments show his genius for trolling the celebrity-woke community. Donald Trump has permitted himself the delicious pleasure of trolling ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

They followed the rules to enter the US. Now Trump wants to deport them

Fleeing the regime in Venezuela, a couple scored one of the few appointments to apply for asylum via the CBP One app but the president-elect has warned: ‘Get ready to leave’. Jorge Luis Jiménez and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

How back of Warriors' bench gave them exactly what they needed

While the Warriors' four-game road trip wasn't as fruitful as the team had hoped, Golden State got a good look at the three players at the end of their bench.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

AI Agents Are Here. How Much Should We Let Them Do?

WIRED’s advice columnist cracks open the publication’s archive to consider past promises about AI agents, and to get some advice on how we can use automation while retaining our humanity.

Wired - Jan. 15

Big oil pushed to kill bill that would have made them pay for wildfire disasters

Legislation has new life in wake of Los Angeles catastrophe but US fossil-fuel industry is already mobilizing against it. In the year preceding the devastating Los Angeles county wildfires, big oil ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

The new-build owners who say roof leaks are causing them misery

Housebuilder Bellway says it has worked hard to resolve issues reported by residents.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Kim Kardashian wants higher pay rate for inmate firefighters: 'I see them as heroes'

Kim Kardashian is calling on California's government to raise the pay rate for the state's incarcerated firefighters battling the devastating L.A. fires.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 14

‘There are a lot of bitter people here, I’m one of them’: rust belt voters on why they backed Trump again despite his broken promises

Many in Youngstown, Ohio, believe the president-elect will tackle the town’s decline this time. Others are worried about his character flaws. Their concerns help explain how he returned to power – ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

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