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Why Conservative Legal Groups Are Leading the Lawsuits Attacking Trump’s Tariffs
Two legal organizations associated with conservative causes have challenged Trump’s import tariffs, and argue the levies usurp Congress’s power of taxation.Inc. - 1d -
Trump Aides Close State Dept. Office on Foreign Disinformation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio put about 40 employees on leave who had tracked disinformation by China, Russia, Iran and terrorist groups.The New York Times - 7h -
How Netflix turned a Black dating show loved by millions into TV trash | Nels Abbey
Pop the Balloon or Find Love is a YouTube sensation – but in a mainstream form, it’s terrible. Why does this keep happening?. If you threw Blind Date, the opening scenes of Saving Private Ryan and ...The Guardian - 14h -
Marco Rubio Kills State Department Anti-Propaganda Shop, Promises ‘Twitter Files’ Sequel
With the Global Engagement Center shut down, the State Department is now set to investigate whether past US efforts against foreign propaganda amounted to censorship of Americans.Wired - 2h -
Theaters want you to wait longer to stream movies. Why that probably won't happen
Top theater lobbyist Michael O'Leary called for a minimum theatrical window for 45 days. But many say it's too late to turn back time.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
In Sweden, I got paid time off to settle my child at school. Here’s why I want US families to have the same right
Parents can do inskolning as part of their 480 days of paid leave per child – as an American abroad, this was a foreign concept. But here’s what the US could learn. About a month ago, I sat on a ...The Guardian - 6h -
Trump effect leaves Canada’s Conservatives facing catastrophic loss
Pierre Poilievre had hoped to be the next PM, but a sharp change in mood amid Trump tariffs has the party in turmoil. When the Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre, finally emerged from a holding ...The Guardian - 13h -
Foreign investors bought more Treasury bonds in February, official data shows
Foreign investors increased their holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds in February, even as official-sector entities like central banks sold down theirs for a fourth straight month, the latest data from ...MarketWatch - 3h -
A crack in the manosphere: Joe Rogan’s guests are revolting | Sam Wolfson
Signs of discontent are appearing as the podcaster’s friends turn against him and Elon Musk. How long before he changes his mind?. Sam Harris is the kind of guest Joe Rogan loves to have on his ...The Guardian - 14h -
DOJ files lawsuit against Maine claiming state violated Title IX
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the Justice Department is filing a civil lawsuit against Maine's Department of Education, claiming it violated Title IX.CBS News - 8h -
Kidnapping charges dropped against college students in ‘Catch a Predator’ fad
A judge has dismissed conspiracy and kidnapping charges against five Massachusetts college students who were accused of plotting to lure a man to their campus through a dating app and then seizing ...ABC News - Apr. 9 -
Why Shedeur Sanders' NFL draft process, stardom are like nothing we've seen before
Too confident? Too famous? Here's what former Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders faced and why he's sure he'll succeed.ESPN - 10h -
In Toronto, the Fight to Preserve Ontario Place Turns Into a Farewell
Generations of visitors have loved the little island complex called Ontario Place in downtown Toronto. It’s about to change forever.The New York Times - 16h -
Jordan Says It Foiled a Plot Against the Kingdom
The country’s main intelligence branch said the plans, apparently years in the making, involved rockets, weapons manufacturing and drones.The New York Times - 1d -
Thursday Briefing: A Judge’s Pushback Against Trump
Plus, a look at the Grand Egyptian Museum.The New York Times - 4h -
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" turns 100
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great ...CBS News - 5d -
If the Best Talent Turned Pro, the W.N.B.A. Draft Would Look Different
Rules around draft eligibility could be holding the league back.The New York Times - 2d -
How a Grad School Project Turned Into a Must-Have Office Benefit
Inc. 5000 honoree Healthy Horizons builds lactation rooms at Google, Meta, and other offices across North America.Inc. - 5h -
NFL teams are no longer shying away from older prospects in the draft
Bo Nix has already turned 25ABC News - 9h -
What to Know About Trump’s Antitrust Efforts Against Tech Giants
The Trump administration will take Meta to court this week, continuing an aggressive effort to rein in the power of the biggest tech companies. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - 3d -
DOGE Cuts Hobble Office That Would Aid NASA and SpaceX Mars Landings
The Astrogeology Science Center, which has helped astronauts and robots reach other worlds safely, is facing a substantial number of job reductions.The New York Times - 2d -
How Geo Group’s Surveillance Tech Is Aiding Trump’s Immigration Agenda
Geo Group, a private prison firm that makes digital tools to track immigrants, becomes one of the Trump administration’s big business winners as its tech is increasingly used in deportations.The New York Times - 1d -
Sarah Palin’s Libel Trial Against The New York Times Begins
In opening statements, lawyers for Sarah Palin and The Times each presented arguments on whether the editorial board had published a statement knowing it was false.The New York Times - 1d -
Gay couple alleges a Sheraton wedding venue in Mexico discriminated against them
A gay couple said a resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, quoted them more than $80,000 for their wedding and said there was no availability until March 2027, while telling their friends planning ...NBC News - 1h -
Why Antitrust Breakups of Google and Meta Could Be Difficult
For the first time since the late 1990s Microsoft case, federal trials are weighing antitrust breakups, a tactic that harks back to Standard Oil.The New York Times - 1d -
Here's why Americans still love McMansions
Large, cheaply built suburban homes, often called McMansions, are popular among American homebuyers.CNBC - 10h -
Here's why retirees shouldn't fully ditch stocks
Retirees need at least some stocks in their portfolios to ensure they don't run out of money later, experts said.CNBC - 7h -
Iran Says Despite Shifting U.S. Messages, It Plans to Keep Participating in Nuclear Talks
But Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran planned to participate “calmly and coolly” in the negotiations. Both sides will meet in Rome on Saturday for a second round, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said.The New York Times - 1h -
Iran, U.S. nuclear talks to continue next week, Iranian state TV reports
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei wrote on X that the "indirect talks" had begun.CBS News - 3d -
Gerry Cardinale’s RedBird evaluating takeover of UK’s Telegraph newspaper
Plan would reduce stake of Abu Dhabi-based IMI to overcome objections of British government on grounds of foreign controlFinancial Times - 5h -
Book excerpt: "Change the Recipe" by José Andrés
In his new memoir, the chef and founder of the humanitarian aid organization World Central Kitchen offers life lessons and teachable moments about responsibility and commitment to a shared humanity.CBS News - Apr. 6 -
At least 100 people killed in attacks in Sudan's Darfur, UN official says
A United Nations official in Sudan says at least 100 people, including 20 children and nine aid workers, have been killed in a two-day offensive by a notorious paramilitary group.CBS News - 4d -
Fifty years on, New Zealand’s tribunal upholding Māori rights faces a turning point
The Waitangi Tribunal has had a significant impact on Indigenous rights and policy but as it marks its 50th anniversary its role is being questioned. In the 1980s, New Zealand’s department of Māori ...The Guardian - 1h -
Isaiah Bond sexual assault allegations: NFL Draft prospect sues accuser after arrest, per report
Bond turned himself in April 10 on an outstanding warrant for sexual assaultCBS Sports - 3h -
Why a New Employee Dress Code is Part of a Brewing Turnaround at Starbucks
The new look for baristas won’t solve all the coffee chain’s problems, but It might help the whole company improve its customer experience.Inc. - 14h -
Why You Should Form a Special Purpose Vehicle and How to Do It
To manage investment capital and isolate financial risk, it may be worth forming an SPV.Inc. - 14h -
The Spin | In defence of the draw: why Ben Stokes and England should take note
The Bazball win-or-bust mantra has proven successful but it is time for captain to embrace grey in black and white world. “A tie is like kissing your sister,” Edward J Erdelatz said to the New York ...The Guardian - 15h -
UK inflation rate has fallen. Here's why it won't last long
Economic uncertainty globally and in the UK means there are conflicting forces at play with prices.BBC News - 13h
