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Where Were Big Tech’s CEOs on Tariffs?
Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, and other tech leaders refrained from making public statements while their companies collectively lost trillions. Their silence was both deafening and strategic.Wired - 1d -
Stocks Post Gain for the Week Amid Trump Tariff Volatility, but Investors Remain Anxious
While the S&P 500 rose, other corners of the financial markets showed that investors expect big swings to continue.The New York Times - 1d -
Tech C.E.O.s Spent Millions Courting Trump. It Has Yet to Pay Off.
With inauguration donations and Mar-a-Lago visits, leaders of the biggest tech companies sought favor with the president in an attempt to steer regulation and tariffs, to little avail.The New York Times - 6h -
Texas A&M vs LSU softball: Aggies hold off Tigers' rally thanks to early 7-run cushion
Texas A&M had a 7-0 cushion in the first inning but a troubling third inning almost undid the Aggies. Here is what happened.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Apple, Nvidia score major wins with tariff exemptions on iPhones and other tech
Smartphones, laptops and equipment for chipmaking are among items exempt from China tariffs under new guidance from the government.MarketWatch - 10h -
4/9: CBS Evening News
Stock market sees historic rally after Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs; Uber's most interesting lost and found itemsCBS News - 2d -
What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Tech—and You
This week on Uncanny Valley, our hosts look at the impacts this trade war will have on the products we all use and how you can best navigate this new normal.Wired - 1d -
Europe must choose between America and China
In a multi-polar world, old certainties about the US security guarantee and access to markets no longer holdFinancial Times - 22h -
Investors Seeking Safety Look to German Government Bonds
The country’s debt is in demand amid the chaos in financial markets spurred by whipsawing U.S. tariff policies.The New York Times - 1d -
4/8: CBS Evening News Plus
Big swings rock Wall Street amid hope for tariff negotiations; Reporter's Notebook: What MLB legend Hank Aaron's life can teach us about staying the courseCBS News - 1h -
Big Tech’s Tariff Chaos + A.I. 2027 + Llama Drama
“How do we navigate this new uncertain climate?”The New York Times - 1d -
How the ‘trade of the year’ in the bond market became a nightmare for investors after Trump’s tariffs
Here is what’s at stake as a lesser-known “basis trade” came undone this week, just before President Trump’s mini-pivot on tariffs.MarketWatch - 7h -
Trump Tariffs Add to Apple’s Long-Standing Innovation Woes
Even before the threat of President Trump’s tariffs, there were questions about the company’s inability to make good on new ideas.The New York Times - 1d -
US Tariffs Could Make Smartphones Dumber
Donald Trump’s tariffs are likely to make tech manufacturers more risk averse—which could stymie innovation in favor of keeping costs down.Wired - 1d -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs
President Donald Trump exempted smartphones, computers, and other tech devices and components from his new tariffs, new guidance from U.S.NBC News - 12h -
Trump tariffs on China will soon bring 'irreversible' damage to many American businesses
Apple's iPhone and other tech got a reprieve from Trump's China tariffs policy, but most businesses will soon face 'irreversible' damage from the trade war.CNBC - 9h -
Markets Worry About Finding an Exit From Trump’s Trade Fight
Investors are concerned about the continued escalation of the U.S.-China tariff battle — and the state of the president’s negotiating leverage.The New York Times - 1d -
Dealmaking genius or boy who cried wolf? Trump’s trade retreat sows doubts
Nothing is certain under this president – as seen in the inconsistent implementation of tariffs. And it has a longer-term economic cost. Minutes after Donald Trump unveiled a climbdown on tariffs ...The Guardian - 20h -
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
The US president says he will give more details on Monday; it follows concerns that tech prices could skyrocket as many gadgets are made in China.BBC News - 41m -
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 -
Texas Tech basketball earns transfer portal commitment from Washington State's LeJuan Watts
The Texas Tech basketball team added a transfer portal commitment from Washington State's LeJuan Watts on Saturday. Here's what he brings to Tech.Yahoo Sports - 56m -
Apr 8: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
President Trump holds a call with the acting president of South Korea to discuss a potential tariff deal; In shrinking rural towns, these Texas high schools are teaming up to stay alive.CBS News - 7h -
At Least One Dead After Private Plane Crashes in Upstate New York
The plane, a Mitsubishi MU-2B carrying two passengers, went down Saturday in the town of Copake close to the Massachusetts border, according to the authorities.The New York Times - 4h -
US and Iran hold 'constructive' first round of nuclear talks
The highest-level talks between the two nations since Trump's first term in office will resume next week.BBC News - 8h -
No. 21 Clemson holds off NC State to clinch another ACC series
Clemson comes up clutch late to take down NC State for another ACC series win.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
The Fashion Police Have Arrived at the Masters
A former champion wore bright yellow pants. A coach violated a code regarding shorts. And a word spelled backward on a hat made headlines.The New York Times - 12h -
What the Investor Behind Jonathan Adler and Draper James Looks For in a Pitch
Consortium Brand Partners founder Cory Baker explains why he won’t invest in anything his 18-year-old son likes.Inc. - 15h -
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 - 15h -
4 Reasons to Apply to the 2025 Inc. 5000 List
Applications are open until April 25 for our annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Here’s what honorees stand to gain.Inc. - 2d -
Clippers hold off Kings 101-100 to remain tied with Nuggets for No. 4 in tight Western Conference
James Harden had 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Kawhi Leonard had 28 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held off a late flurry in the final two minutes and beat the Sacramento Kings 101-100ABC News - 21h -
EU Countries Go on Tariff Defense
The uncertainty of higher tariffs has spurred Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain to announce financial lifelines for businesses and workers. More countries are expected to follow.The New York Times - 1d -
Jim Cramer's week ahead: Earnings from Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson and Netflix
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday told investors which market-moving events to follow next week.CNBC - 1d -
Third Point, D.E. Shaw obtain agreements with CoStar. How the activists can build value
Third Point and D.E. Shaw are like-minded investors obtaining separate agreements with CoStar.CNBC - 15h -
Three million child deaths linked to drug resistance, study shows
Children in Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from antibiotics medicines no longer working, a study suggests.BBC News - 3h -
Ousted South Korean President Yoon embraces supporters after leaving presidential residence
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol left the presidential residence in Seoul on Friday for his private home, a week after the Constitutional Court removed him from office over his ill-fated ...ABC News - 1d -
COLLEGE SOFTBALL: OC sweeps Frank Phillips College
Apr. 12—BORGER — The Odessa College softball team had no trouble in completing its sweep of Frank Phillips College, winning by scores of 16-0 and 27-0 Saturday on the road. The Lady Wranglers ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Trump’s Tariff Pause Is Less Than Meets the Eye
The president extols tariffs as a miracle cure, but using them indiscriminately will only make the economic pain worse.The New York Times - 11h -
Apple, Google, Cash App alums ditch Big Tech to build on bitcoin, fueled by VC money and friendly White House
In Austin, Apple, Google, and Cash App alums ditch big paychecks for bitcoin, backed by VCs, crypto friendly policy and belief that this time, it is different.CNBC - 9h -
'Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - women speak out from occupied Ukraine
Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under occupation.BBC News - 3h -
OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in legal dispute over ChatGPT maker's business ambitions
OpenAI is suing Elon Musk for unfair competition and interfering with its business relationships with investors and customers, escalating a legal battle between the ChatGPT maker and the ...ABC News - 2d