U.S. will collapse Iran's economy by shutting down its oil industry, Treasury secretary says

Treasury Secretary Bessent says economy could be 'starting to roll a little bit'

President Trump's Treasury secretary discussed the U.S. economy and tariffs on "Squawk Box."

CNBC - 1d

Treasury’s Bessent Defends Tariffs, Warns of a Coming ‘Detox Period’

The Treasury Secretary says that “access to cheap goods isn’t the essence of the American Dream.” But being profitable to grow and sustain a business is.

Inc. - 1d

At Crypto Summit, Trump Says U.S. Will Be ‘the Bitcoin Superpower’

The first-of-its-kind event at the White House with top crypto executives showcased the president’s embrace of the once-renegade industry.

The New York Times - 1d

What Technicolor’s Collapse Teaches Us About Cognitive Lock-in

After 110 Years, the visual effects company behind movies like Dune and Wizard of Oz, shut down.

Inc. - 1d

Iran’s top leader rejects talks with the US over missile range, regional influence

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says he rejects a U.S. push for talks between the two countries because they would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile range and its ...

ABC News - 7h

Trump says he sent a letter to Iran's supreme leader over country's advancing nuclear program

U.S. President Donald Trump says he sent a letter to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, something not immediately confirmed by the supreme leader

ABC News - 1d

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejects talks with the U.S.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said talks between the two countries would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile range and its influence in the region.

CBS News - 6h

Flights briefly disrupted in oil-rich Kuwait, local media say

Flights to the small, oil-rich country of Kuwait were briefly disrupted under unclear circumstances

ABC News - 16h

U.S. economy on shaky footing, Trump calls it a "detox period"

The U.S. economy is on shaky footing. The Trump administration calls it a "detox period" as it overhauls the federal government with layoffs, funding cuts and new tariffs. For markets, it's ...

CBS News - 57m

Iran’s Supreme Leader Rebuffs Trump’s Outreach Over Its Nuclear Program

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei decried “bullying governments” in an apparent response to a letter the White House sent to Iran earlier in the week.

The New York Times - 4h

CCP Games appoints Head of Economy for Eve Frontier

CCP Games has hired Stefán Þórarinsson as its Head of Economy to roll out new updates and research for Eve Frontier.

VentureBeat - 1d

Iran’s supreme leader rails against Trump’s ‘bullying’ military threat

Ayatollah Khamenei says US demand to reopen talks on Iran’s nuclear programme is aimed at domination. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has criticised what he described as bullying ...

The Guardian - 7h

Trump says he sent a letter to Iran urging negotiations on nuclear weapons

"There are two ways Iran can be handled, militarily or you make a deal. I would prefer to make a deal," Trump told Fox host Maria Bartiromo.

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Mariners shut down pitcher George Kirby with shoulder inflammation, likely to place him on IL

Seattle general manager Justin Hollander expects Kirby to miss the first two weeks of the regular season.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

Can Germany spend its way out of industrial decline?

Chancellor-to-be Friedrich Merz wants to expand investment in defence and infrastructure. The race to re-arm could be a much-needed boost for manufacturing

Financial Times - 20h

Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Affects Iran’s Nuclear Inspectors

The president’s halt of foreign aid upended two U.S. programs that help the International Atomic Energy Agency find clues about Iran’s drive to build atomic bombs.

The New York Times - 7h

DHS administering lie detector tests to employees in effort to find leakers

Last month, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said DHS would start polygraphing employees in order to crack down on who may be leaking information to the media about its immigration raids.

CBS News - 30m

How the IRS can crack down on ghost tax return preparers

Indeed, thousands of tax return preparers systematically subvert the tax return filing process, rob the Treasury of revenue and undermine taxpayers’ faith in the system.

The Hill - 6h

Alarmed by Trump, Poland Must Look at Nuclear Options, Premier Says

As President Trump casts doubt on U.S. alliances, Poland needs to double its military manpower and consider more destructive weapons, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.

The New York Times - 23h

3 groups to watch in the final push to fund the government

The government will shut down next Saturday morning unless Congress can rally around a funding measure by the end of the week, setting up the first big legislative spending fight of President ...

The Hill - 14h

Palantir delivers first two AI-enabled systems to U.S. Army

Palantir is rolling out the first two artificial intelligence-enabled systems as part of its $178 million contract with the U.S. Army, the company said Friday.

CNBC - 1d

South Africa says Zelenskyy will visit in April as part of its ongoing talks with Ukraine and Russia

South Africa says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit in April for talks on finding “a path to peace” with Russia

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Elon Musk’s DOGE Calls in U.S. Marshals When a Small Agency Refuses to Share Data

The U.S. African Development Foundation refused to let DOGE members into its offices. DOGE returned with law enforcement.

Inc. - 1d

Gaza ceasefire close to collapse as aid stops

The ceasefire in Gaza is perilously close to collapsing. Food shortages have become acute, and Palestinians living in the territory are struggling to feed their families. All aid into the territory ...

CBS News - 10h

Trump’s Tariffs by Whim Keep Allies and Markets Off Balance

Investors sent stock prices down on Thursday amid the uncertainty over what President Trump’s inconstancy means for the global economy.

The New York Times - 1d

Muslim nations reject Trump's call to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population

Foreign ministers from Muslim nations rejected calls by U.S. President Donald Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population and backed a plan for an administrative committee of ...

ABC News - 12h

Pentagon to Look at Buying More Commercial Software

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directed the DoD to prioritize alter its software acquisition process.

Inc. - 1d

Orbán says Hungary will poll citizens on Ukraine's EU membership

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says Hungary will poll its citizens on Ukraine’s potential future membership in the European Union

ABC News - 1d

Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints

Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall Street

Financial Times - 1d

Armed Teen Is Stopped From Boarding a Flight in Australia, the Police Say

Passengers and crew held down the 17 year old, who had a shotgun and also claimed to have bombs, until the police arrived, the authorities said.

The New York Times - 1d

Obama-era Education secretary warns Trump against shuttering department

Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan issued President Trump a warning over plans to shutter the Department of Education, decrying "you break it, you own it." Duncan, in an interview with CNN's ...

The Hill - 7h

From a run-down British seaside resort, Russian spies launched honeytraps and espionage plots

The Haydee Guesthouse, with its worn-out carpets and tidy, blue-trimmed Victorian façade, is an unlikely headquarters for Russia-backed high-stakes espionage.

NBC News - 10h

These are the 10 best countries for working women—the U.S. isn't in the top 10: 'It really should be doing better,' expert says

The Economist compared working conditions for women across the 29 countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.

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