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Trump’s Trade War Is Strengthening China’s Soft Power
President Trump’s tariffs are boosting China’s global image even as they threaten to decimate its economy.Wired - 2d -
Will Saturday Night Live's UK spin-off make Brits laugh?
A planned UK version of the legendary US comedy show is described as a "difficult proposition".BBC News - 4h -
Ambassador does not deny Russia is tracking UK nuclear subs with sensors
Andrei Kelin tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he does not deny accusations of attempting to spy on UK nuclear submarine fleet.BBC News - 7h -
Girls growing the game of hockey with pros cheering them on
The Professional Women's Hockey League launched in 2023 and is growing the game with its first Breakthrough Cup tournament for girls ages 7-18. CBS News Minnesota reporter Marielle Mohs has the story.CBS News - 3h -
The Last of Us: Bella Ramsey talks season 2, autism, and growing up on screen
The actor speaks about growing up in the spotlight and embracing her autism diagnosis.BBC News - 4h -
The UK’s Top 6 Mattresses in a Box to Improve Your Sleep in 2025
Our UK team has its own guide to the best British mattresses in a box and picks the Nectar Premier Hybrid Mattress as the best bed you can buy online.Wired - 1d -
Chris Lake's Coachella campground dance party boosts morale of road-weary festgoers on Day Zero
Before Coachella 2025 officially begins, Chris Lake got the party started a day earlier on the festival campgrounds.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Warns of ‘Considerable Turbulence’ Ahead for Economy
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon, known for his frankness, is tiptoeing around tariffs as he and other leaders of big banks reveal their latest earnings.The New York Times - 1d -
‘Completely out of touch’: golf and dinners for ‘king’ Trump as economy melts down
Casual attitude as markets fall suggests man detached from anxieties of ordinary voters – and surrounded by yes men. After lighting a fuse under global financial markets, Donald Trump stepped ...The Guardian - 17h -
Bessent Takes Tricky Center Stage as Trade Wars Roil U.S. Economy
The Treasury secretary received counsel and criticism from some of his predecessors over President Trump’s policies.The New York Times - 11h -
Mexico to send water to Texas farmers as US treaty threat grows
Mexico’s failure to keep up 81-year-old water-sharing treaty has sparked a diplomatic spat with the US. Mexico will make an immediate water delivery to Texas farmers to help make up its ...The Guardian - 1d -
Investors are growing concerned about a U.S. asset exodus as Treasuries and the dollar decline
The combined decline of U.S. stocks, bonds and the dollar could be a sign of a broader shift away from investing in America.CNBC - 16h -
Bond market moves raise fears of growing bets against America
Treasury yields have been behaving unusually, sparking concerns that the typical “safe haven” investment might be losing some of its shine.NBC News - 16h -
Trump exempts smartphones from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs after market rout
Dispensation is first sign of softening of levies against China and provides a big boost for AppleFinancial Times - 1h -
'The Amateur,' starring Rami Malek, looks the part but can't execute the mission
As spy thrillers go, this one is suspense-free and generic, wasting a decent cast that includes Jon Bernthal, Laurence Fishburne and Rachel Brosnahan.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Putin’s war chest under threat as oil prices slide
Donald Trump’s tariff war adds pressure to Russian economyFinancial Times - 1d -
Why did the government take control of British Steel?
An emergency law has handed control of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel to the government.BBC News - 2h -
UK drivers brace for luxury British car price hike
A global trade war could mean higher prices for some models on both sides of the AtlanticFinancial Times - 1d -
Misogynistic content driving UK boys to hunt vulnerable girls on suicide forums
Exclusive: Police set up taskforce to tackle online violence as young men seek victims on eating disorder forums. Young men and boys fuelled by “strongly misogynistic” online material are hunting ...The Guardian - 22h -
Prince Harry ‘exhausted’ by legal battle over UK police protection
Duke of Sussex says removal of security after he and Meghan left royal duties was ‘difficult to swallow’. Prince Harry has said he is “exhausted” by his lengthy legal battle to reinstate his police ...The Guardian - 18h -
UK Parliament meets in emergency Saturday session to approve rescue of British Steel
U.K. lawmakers are returning to Parliament from their Easter break to approve an emergency rescue of the country’s last remaining factory that makes steel directly from raw materialsABC News - 17h -
Universal theme park is coming to the UK - so what could it look like?
Imagination should have no limit when drawing up new resorts, rollercoaster and theme park experts say.BBC News - 4h -
There’s a place for audience participation, but ‘chicken jockey’ chaos takes it too far | Kate Maltby
Barrages of popcorn and even live poultry are featuring at screenings of A Minecraft Movie. ‘Chicken jockey!” If you know what this phrase means, you’re either a preteen boy or have accompanied one ...The Guardian - 10h -
Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brentford shows how Gunners will go as far as Declan Rice can carry them this season
With a second Champions League leg with Real Madrid looming, Arsenal rested many of their starters, but not RiceCBS Sports - 9h -
The Brooklyn Stroll Club Has Brought Together Fathers in Search of Friendship
For fathers in search of friendship, a growing group has emerged: the Brooklyn Stroll Club.The New York Times - 19h -
How DOGE’s Government Building Selling Spree Could Affect the Office Real Estate Market
The federal government has sold 13 buildings so far, and Elon Musk’s DOGE claims there are another 68 on the market.Inc. - 1d -
Chris Mason: British Steel law rushed through Parliament but it is just a stop gap
For all of Saturday's drama, the government's intervention so far is just a stop gap, writes our political editor.BBC News - 4h -
BlackRock's Larry Fink says U.S. is very close to a recession and may be in one now
The asset management executive spoke to CNBC about the state of the economy, which has been rattled by tariffs from the Trump administration.CNBC - 1d -
Trump Tariffs Muddle Campaigning for Canada’s Conservatives
Pierre Poilievre’s 25-point lead in the polls evaporated, and he struggled to switch voters’ focus to the economy, crime and other issues.The New York Times - 18h -
Marine Le Pen’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Talk Echoes Trump. Will It Work in France?
After years trying to moderate her party’s image, the far-right leader, convicted of embezzlement, now voices Trump-like outrage, at some risk.The New York Times - 1d -
Can Nigeria Help Save the Pangolins Amid a Global Wildlife Crime Crisis?
The country has been known as a hub for the trade in illegal wildlife. But it has been stepping up enforcement as concerns grow about the depletion of certain species and the growing role of ...The New York Times - 2d -
Argentina says it will lift the country's strict currency controls with help from the IMF
Argentine President Javier Milei’s economy minister says the libertarian government would lift the country’s strict capital and currency controls in a few daysABC News - 1d -
Chris Riddell on Donald ‘Captain America’ Trump wielding his tariff shield – cartoon
Is the president really ready to do battle with China after causing global chaos and undermining the US economy?. You can buy a copy of this cartoon Continue reading...The Guardian - 11h -
How Brexit, a Startling Act of Economic Self-Harm, Foreshadowed Trump’s Tariffs
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 was sold to voters as a magic bullet that would revitalize the country’s economy. Its impact is still reverberating.The New York Times - 25m -
Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise
The two sides have started talks to prevent conflicts between their troops in Syria, amid a growing rivalry for influence in the region.The New York Times - 2d -
Starmer’s opportunity to ride the Trump rollercoaster
A big question hanging over Britain’s prospects is whether the prime minister can grow on the jobFinancial Times - 1d -
4/12: CBS Weekend News
Idaho teen with autism dies after controversial police shooting; Girls growing the game of hockey with pros cheering them onCBS News - 56m -
Shipping companies to pay for carbon dioxide produced by vessels
Compromise deal falls far short of carbon levy poor countries were hoping for. Shipping companies will have to pay for the carbon dioxide produced by their vessels for the first time under new ...The Guardian - 1d -
Will Gavin Newsom be the heroic sheriff of Democratville?
Will those bullied people of Democratville be able to find a “Will Kane” amongst themselves or from neighboring towns to confront the far-left “leaders” who will descend the steps of those trains ...The Hill - 12h -
Why resurrect the dire wolf when existing animals are facing extinction? | Martha Gill
It’s not as sensational as recreating long-dead species, but conserving modern-day fauna is far more pressing. The parable of the Mars mission: we’d rather spend trillions sending ourselves to a ...The Guardian - 11h