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Inside Maye Musk’s Cozy Relationship With China
As Elon Musk continues to expand his political power in the US, his mother has repeatedly traveled to China to speak at events, model for Chinese brands, and promote Tesla.Wired - Mar. 27 -
Manchester City are linked with a Lille striker and it’s a move that has merit
Erling Haaland’s ankle injury does raise a question: Should Manchester City sign another striker in the summer? Omar Marmoush does appear to be the next in line to fill the void left by Haaland’s ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Virgin Atlantic warns on signs of slowdown in US demand for transatlantic flights
Biggest US airlines have already reported a slowdown in domestic demandFinancial Times - 3d -
Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 2,000, as health system ‘overwhelmed’
WHO warns there is urgent need for care capacity, while US agency says number of dead could eventually exceed 10,000. Aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake – a visual guide The fallout from ...The Guardian - 4d -
China's factory activity growth at 1-year high, official survey shows, as stimulus measures kick in
Chinese policymakers pledged to step up stimulus push to achieve a growth target of "around 5%" this year and cushion the impact of an escalating trade war.CNBC - 4d -
Geno Smith reportedly agrees to 2-year, $75 million extension with the Raiders
Quarterback Geno Smith, who was traded to Las Vegas nearly a month ago, agreed to two-year, $75 million extension with the Raiders, ESPN reported Thursday. Smith's new deal takes him through the ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
In Bangkok, a Desperate Search for Survivors Buried Under Collapsed Building
Scores of people are missing in the ruins of a high-rise building that was felled by the quake in Myanmar. Signs of life raised hopes on Saturday, but there was no update on survivors.The New York Times - 6d -
2025 WWE WrestleMania 41: Predictions for remaining matches to fill out the two-night event
With seven matches already confirmed -- including four title matches -- let's take a look at what else could go down in Las VegasCBS Sports - 1d -
Zambia's US-based soccer stars warned off China tournament due to travel limits
Zambia's soccer federation says four of its U.S.-based players have been withdrawn from the squad set to travel to a tournament in China because of U.S. travel restrictions. The four — Barbra ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
China hits back hard at ‘bullying’ Trump tariffs as global recession fears grow
Beijing imposes punitive 34% extra tariffs on all goods imported from US, exacerbating stock market sell-off. Business live – latest updates US politics live – latest updates China has hit ...The Guardian - 2h -
Trump’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar
While China, Russia and other nations have rushed emergency response teams to the devastated country, the U.S., once a leader in foreign aid, has been slow to act.The New York Times - 4d -
How Kennedy is already weakening America's childhood vaccine system
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services cut $2 billion from a program that supports vaccines for vulnerable children.NBC News - 1d -
Hegseth says US is setting up a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan
Trump’s defence secretary uses Tokyo trip to call for a strengthening of the deterrence against ChinaFinancial Times - 5d -
AI race gives Washington another reason to be tough on TikTok
It is pouring US money into China’s artificial intelligence ecosystemFinancial Times - 1d -
Drag X Drive uses Nintendo Switch 2’s new mouse features
Drag X Drive is one of the first games to use the new Joy-Con mouse features on the upcoming Switch 2 console.VentureBeat - 2d -
China Will Face at Least 54 Percent Tariffs With Trump’s New Order
The 34 percent tariff announced on Wednesday is in addition to two rounds of import taxes the president already imposed since January.The New York Times - 1d -
ESPN analyst suggests trade where 49ers acquire $13 million pass rusher from Dolphins
The San Francisco 49ers could fill a need in the 1st round without making a pick if they pull off the trade suggested by one ESPN analyst.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back
Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately "boom".BBC News - 18h -
Search for earthquake survivors enters critical phase
Crews in Myanmar and Thailand are sifting through massive piles of rubble for anyone left alive after Friday's catastrophic 7.7 magnitude quake. NBC News International Correspondent Janis Mackey ...NBC News - 4d -
Earthquake Batters Myanmar and Thailand; High Toll Is Feared as Buildings Topple
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, in a country already torn by war, was felt across Southeast Asia, and experts warned there could be tens of thousands dead.The New York Times - 6d -
Markets tumble as China announces 34% retaliatory tariffs on US imports
Trump says Beijing ‘panicked’ and vows not to back downFinancial Times - 2h -
The Last Of Us Season 2 Is The Show's "Empire Strikes Back" Season, Showrunner Says
HBO's The Last of Us returns for its second season on April 13, and ahead of that, showrunner Craig Mazin has said Season 2 is the show's "Empire Strikes Back" season, suggesting a dark turn for ...GameSpot - 3d -
Geno Smith gets a 2-year, $85.5 million extension with the Raiders
Geno Smith hit the jackpot in Las VegasYahoo Sports - 23h -
MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks, lineups, advice for Wednesday, April 2, 2025
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with over $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Wednesday, April 2CBS Sports - 2d -
‘It means death’: Afghan women’s rights activists face deportation from Pakistan
Police go door-to-door arresting Afghans as government pledges to send millions back home to Taliban rule. More than 50 prominent female Afghan women’s rights activists sheltering in Pakistan are ...The Guardian - 5d -
A mix of science and tradition helps restore relics in China's Forbidden City
A team of about 150 restorers fuses scientific analysis and traditional techniques to clean, patch up and otherwise revive the more than 1.8 million relics in the collection of Beijing's Forbidden ...ABC News - Mar. 23 -
Will Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs drag US into recession?
President’s move to rip up global trade rule book will hit an economy already losing momentum, say economistsFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump expected to announce new sweeping tariffs on April 2
Ahead of President Trump’s promised tariff announcement on April 2, details on the specifics are still scant. The president has already announced a 25% tariff on imported cars and auto parts. NBC ...NBC News - 3d -
4/2: CBS Morning News
President Trump set to announce sweeping new tariffs; Report warns rising sea levels will impact millions by 2050.CBS News - 1d -
Nintendo pulls Switch 2 pre-orders in US
It unveiled the console on Wednesday just hours before the president announced a wave of global tariffs.BBC News - 3h -
Samsung turns to China to prop up ailing chip business
Deals with Chinese tech giant Baidu come as South Korean giant loses ground in US and navigates Washington’s curbsFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump floats China tariff relief in exchange for TikTok sale approval
US president suggests he is open to horse-trading a day after imposing severe import levies on Chinese goodsFinancial Times - 20h -
White House close to approving sale of TikTok’s US unit to investors
Blackstone and Andreessen Horowitz among firms that would wrest control of social media site from China’s ByteDanceFinancial Times - 1d -
Apple and other US tech groups hit as Trump targets suppliers
Shares in big retailers also tumble as they face turmoil in China and other manufacturing basesFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump triggers race to offer US concessions before tariffs hit
Nations prepare offers to Washington including weapons deals, dropping their own tariffs and moves against ChinaFinancial Times - 1d -
South Africa minister says US trade deal ‘nullified’ by Trump tariffs
Parks Tau backs pivot to China in face of high levies from Donald Trump administrationFinancial Times - 3h -
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins wants to be a starter, could be open to trade
Kirk Cousins is already in a rough spot after signing a four-year, $180 million contract last offseason.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Certain Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Games Are "Game-Key Cards" For Downloads
Certain physical Nintendo Switch 2 games will be digital downloads that use a new feature called Game-Key Cards, Nintendo has revealed. Why a particular game may use a Game-Key Card instead of a ...GameSpot - 2d -
Nintendo Switch 2's Price Roasted By Duolingo
The Switch 2 is priced at $450 in the US, scaling to $500 for a bundle that also includes a copy of Mario Kart World . Following Nintendo's announcement of the price during a Nintendo Direct ...GameSpot - 6h -
China in the age of Trump 2.0
Can China take advantage of the new era of economic and political turbulence?Financial Times - 1d