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Are Trump's Asia tariffs a 'full-frontal assault' on China?
There were five Asian nations in the 10 countries and territories hit with the highest tariffs.BBC News - 3h -
AI race gives Washington another reason to be tough on TikTok
It is pouring US money into China’s artificial intelligence ecosystemFinancial Times - 7h -
White House firing of a career prosecutor pulls DOJ under ever-closer control
WASHINGTON — The White House's firing of a career federal prosecutor last week was one in a series of Trump administration moves that have undermined the post-Watergate separation between the White ...NBC News - 1d -
Pirates demote former All-Star closer David Bednar to minors after three rough outings in 2025
One of the best relievers in baseball from 2021-23, Bednar has fallen off since the start of last seasonCBS Sports - 1d -
UFC signs wide-ranging sponsorship deal with Meta, bringing Mark Zuckerberg closer to Dana White
Meta and mixed martial arts league UFC reached a multimillion-dollar, multiple-year sponsorship deal that will span the tech company's portfolio, UFC told CNBC.CNBC - 17h -
Diogo Jota breaks down Everton’s blue wall as Liverpool move closer to title
There were fist-pumps from Arne Slot as he headed down the Anfield tunnel and roars from the Kop in answer to Andy Robertson’s beseeching. The 246th Merseyside derby proved not merely another step ...The Guardian - 14h -
'He's a lot closer': Texas A&M OC Collin Klein details star running back's road back
According to Texas A&M OC Collin Klein, running back Rueben Owens has shown "flashes" this spring, and is close to being 100% healthy.Yahoo Sports - 47m -
Get ready for a partial solar eclipse across Europe and parts of North America and Africa
The moon will appear to take bites out of the sun during a partial solar eclipse in the Northern HemisphereABC News - Mar. 26 -
New 3D Tech Helps Surgeons Diagnose Remotely
A new technology initiative could bring surgeons closer to patients in remote regions.Inc. - 2d -
Amazon Bids to Buy TikTok as Deadline Looms, ‘The New York Times’ Reports
The deadline for the social media app to shut down or be purchased is getting closer.Inc. - 18h -
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 -
Trump Could Hand China a ‘Strategic Victory’ by Silencing Voice of America
Generations of Chinese, including our columnist, turned to U.S. government-run outlets for an education in democracy, rights and the English language.The New York Times - 5d -
Bogg Bag Is Expanding Production Out of China, Offering a Playbook for Uncertain Times
Founder and CEO Kim Vaccarella explains how she’s adapting her supply chain in response to tariffs.Inc. - 4d -
China’s export boom sparks record number of WTO disputes
Beijing’s reliance on overproduction to offset weak demand at home stokes grievances among trade partnersFinancial Times - 3d -
China’s WeRide warns driverless tech profitability ‘difficult to predict’
Nasdaq-listed autonomous vehicle company says government regulation and local partners are key to ending years of lossesFinancial Times - 3d -
Hegseth says U.S. is making Japan a 'war-fighting' base to deter China
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a new ...NBC News - 3d -
Bipartisan push needed to protect government devices from China's DeepSeek
The No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act aims to protect federal employees and sensitive government data from the Chinese Communist Party's DeepSeek AI platform, which has been accused of luring ...The Hill - 2d -
China holds military drills around Taiwan, calling its president a 'parasite'
The Chinese military conducted large-scale drills around Taiwan in what it said was a “stern warning” to pro-independence forces on the Beijing-claimed island.NBC News - 2d -
Germany sees Ukraine truce efforts as deadlocked, China says talks are encouraging
Germany’s chief diplomat is describing U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a truce in the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine as deadlockedABC News - 2d -
China launches large-scale military exercises around Taiwan
Aircraft carrier Shandong makes closest pass as Taipei seeks to strengthen preparednessFinancial Times - 2d -
Cybersecurity Professor Faced China-Funding Inquiry Before Disappearing, Sources Say
A lawyer for Xiaofeng Wang and his wife says they are “safe” after FBI searches of their homes and Wang’s sudden dismissal from Indiana University, where he taught for over 20 years.Wired - 18h -
Trump Unveils a 10% Blanket Tariff-and 34% Reciprocal Tariff for China
The president just launched a global trade war that he says will restore American manufacturing. His critics say it will send the country into recession.Inc. - 14h -
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 - 9h -
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 - 8h -
Xiaomi delivers record cars in March as winners emerge in China's EV race
Chinese electric vehicle startups Xiaomi, Xpeng and Leapmotor each reported in March delivery volumes that were roughly double of their startup competitors.CNBC - 7h -
China urges U.S. to 'immediately' cancel reciprocal tariffs, vows countermeasures
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a baseline tariff of 10% on most imported goods from global trading partners.CNBC - 4h -
Live Updates: China and Europe Vow to Respond to Trump’s Tariffs
Investors’ shock at the size of the levies sent markets in Asia and Europe sharply lower. Experts warned that the global economy could be upended.The New York Times - 14m -
Trump’s Ukraine Betrayal Shows Taiwan Can No Longer Rely on America
Taiwan can no longer shelter under the delusion that the U.S. will defend it against China.The New York Times - 2d -
United Microelectronics shares close up 9% on report of potential GlobalFoundries deal
The combined entity would aim to secure American access to mature chips amid potential risks from China competition and tensions between China and Taiwan.CNBC - 2d -
Taiwan denies Chinese strikes as Beijing escalates live naval drills around the island
China’s military held live-fire drills on Wednesday in the East China Sea in an escalation of exercises around Taiwan, but Taiwan said none took place nearby.NBC News - 1d -
Snakes, ‘border madness’ and solo trips: five Nigerian female travellers on their top tips and trickiest moments
Whether it’s driving solo from London to Lagos, a month on a motorbike, or vanlife in east Africa, these influencers are sharing their adventures – and helping others to negotiate the difficulties ...The Guardian - 2d -
This Crazy Instrument Lets Us Hear How Dinosaurs Might Have Sounded
Using 3D models of ancient skulls, Dinosaur Choir gets us closer than ever to understanding the noises that dinosaurs made.Wired - 5d -
Yankees’ Uniquely Designed New Bats Drew Attention in Their Franchise Record Game
The bats feature a barrel closer to the hands rather than near the end of the bat, which is the standard.The New York Times - 3d -
Jaydon Blue meets with AFC West team
As the NFL Draft draws closer, the Denver Broncos are showing interest in former Longhorns Jaydon BlueYahoo Sports - 1d -
Auburn's Johni Broome named to Wooden All-American team
Broome is one step closer to reaching Wooden Player of the Year status with his recent accolade.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Yes, Mikey February Still Rips A Thruster
So far on M-Feb’s YouTube channel, which was launched less than a year ago, his videos have featured extremely stylish and cutting-edge surfing in Mexico, Morocco and South Africa. Like his ability ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross-eating mice
South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Sundowns edge Esperance as crowd violence mars quarter-final
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa edged Esperance of Tunisia 1-0 on Tuesday in a CAF Champions League quarter-final first leg marred by post-match crowd violence.Then Esperance coach Cardoso ...Yahoo Sports - 1d
