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How Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact Wine Drinkers and Producers
American consumers are likely to see fewer choices on the shelves, and small producers may be the hardest hit.The New York Times - 1d -
Pizza Hut, Chili’s, Olive Garden: The Death of the Middle-Class Restaurant
The boom in American sit-down chains has come and gone. What replaced them isn’t so great for human connection.The New York Times - 16h -
Police summon US scholar in Thailand after army alleges he insulted the monarchy
The Thai army has filed a criminal complaint against an American scholar working in Thailand, alleging that he insulted the country’s monarchyABC News - 12h -
Flight to safety pushes 10-year Treasury yield below 4%
US government debt has surged as Trump’s trade war sparks exodus from American stocks and the dollarFinancial Times - 9h -
Trump Weighs In on Marine Le Pen Conviction
The American president cast the French politician’s conviction as an example of far-right persecution, ignoring ample evidence against her.The New York Times - 8h -
Trump drops Biden's proposal for Medicare to cover obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound
The Biden administration proposal would have significantly expanded access to obesity to millions of Americans but would have cost the government billions.CNBC - 3h -
Brooklyn to Indiana: Darryn Peterson's 48-hour run
After shining in the McDonald's All American Game, the Kansas commit inspired a Chipotle Nationals win.ESPN - 2h -
Vitamin A, While Helpful for Measles, Is Not a Replacement for Vaccination
This is a MedPage Today story. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vitamin A for all patients with measles -- not just severe cases ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Why Is Dining Alone So Difficult?
With solo reservations on the rise but many restaurants still restricting tables to two or more, solitary Americans often feel left out or stigmatized.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
Would a Salary Cap Make Baseball a Healthier Business?
The twin ills of the wealth gap between teams and a distinctly un-American antitrust exemption leave Major League Baseball in an unbalanced and possibly untenable state.Inc. - Mar. 28 -
‘They Will Label Us as Spies’: The Afghan Students Abandoned by America
Students at the American University of Afghanistan in Qatar fear having to return to their Taliban-ruled homeland after aid and visa cutoffs by the Trump administration.The New York Times - 5d -
How Trump Is Inspiring Wannabe Authoritarians Everywhere
President Trump has turned a central precept of American diplomacy on its head, embracing fellow leaders who abandon democratic principles.The New York Times - 5d -
23andMe bankruptcy: With America's DNA put on sale, market panic gets a new twist
Genetic testing company 23andMe's bankruptcy has led to a new consumer privacy issue: what happens to the DNA of millions of Americans when it goes on sale?CNBC - 5d -
Trump’s US doesn’t just think Europe is obsolete – it wants to see it dead | Nathalie Tocci
Whether it is by declaring a trade war or by bullying Greenland, visceral hatred is driving American policy. The “Signalgate” scandal confirmed what Europeans already knew. The Trump ...The Guardian - 4d -
How the Penn State wrestling dynasty just got better again. Welcome, Rocco Welsh
Penn State's dynamic wrestling program just got even stronger: See how its adding Ohio State All-American Rocco Welsh.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
'Number One on the Call Sheet' celebrates Hollywood's Black A-listers
Many documentaries explore the relationship between Black Americans and Hollywood, but “Number One on the Call Sheet” looks squarely at the heights of Black success.NBC News - 4d -
Why a Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Is All About Trump
Elon Musk’s prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday’s election into a battle over national politics.The New York Times - 4d -
Where to watch UConn vs. USC in women's March Madness: TV channel, time
Led by All-American Paige Bueckers, the No. 2-seeded UConn Huskies face top-seeded Southern Cal on Monday for a spot in the women's Final Four.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
The US government’s round-up of student protesters is genuinely shocking | Jameel Jaffer
These are the kinds of scenes we expect to see in the world’s most repressive regimes. And they won’t stop at foreign students. The defining feature of American democracy, you could be forgiven for ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trans leaders seek hope, action this Trans Day of Visibility
The International Transgender Day of Visibility, recognized globally for more than a decade, is, for many trans Americans, taking on a new weight this year as President Trump and his administration ...The Hill - 4d -
More than 1,900 scientists write letter in ‘SOS’ over Trump’s attacks on science
Members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine warned Americans of ‘real danger in this moment’. More than 1,900 members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering ...The Guardian - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Trump administration cutting some funds to Planned Parenthood
The Trump administration will withhold some federal funding from Planned Parenthood beginning Tuesday, potentially making it harder for Americans to access birth control, cancer screenings, and ...The Hill - 3d -
Temple gymnast Kyrstin Johnson inspiring fans long even after viral routine
Four-time All-American gymnast Kyrstin Johnson's routine went viral in January, but her journey to success on and off the mat at Temple University is just as inspiring.CBS News - 3d -
Hank Steinbrecher, Who Helped Elevate Soccer in the U.S., Dies at 77
He was also a key figure in raising American soccer’s profile on the world stage. Earlier, as a marketer, he saw opportunities in the football ritual of dousing coaches with Gatorade.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump tariffs: Smart money moves to make during times of economic uncertainty
President Donald Trump has announced tariffs for a variety of political and economic reasons. Here's how Americans can prepare for potential price swings.CNBC - 3d -
Israel executes unarmed Red Crescent paramedics with the west’s blessing | Ahmed Moor
American and European leaders are the authors of this latest atrocity by their Israeli colleagues in Gaza. The Guardian reports that Israeli troops “killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue ...The Guardian - 2d -
This Is How You Get a Chinese EV Into the United States
While almost no Chinese EVs are legally sold in the US, these are the workarounds that could allow eager enthusiasts to get them onto American roads—at a price.Wired - 2d -
Breaking down the Eagles' picks in Field Yates' latest 2-round NFL mock draft
The Eagles landed a dynamic All-American linebacker, and a powerful defensive tackle in Field Yates latest 2-round NFL mock draft for ESPNYahoo Sports - 2d -
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Kansas City Royals: Score; live-game-updates; TV channel; lineups
The Milwaukee Brewers go for a series win Wednesday afternoon against the Kansas City Royals at American Family Field. Follow our updates.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump says his tariffs could bring in trillions. Economists disagree.
Experts estimate far lower figures in tariffs revenue, warning that President Trump's tariffs could drive up prices for American consumers.CBS News - 2d -
ACLU sues National Institutes of Health for 'ideological purge' of research projects
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging that the National Institutes of Health has conducted an “ongoing ideological purge of critical research projects” that violates ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump Unveils a 10 Percent Blanket Tariff and a 34 Percent 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. - 2d -
Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 US soldiers who died during training exercise
A procession carrying the coffins of four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in Lithuania will proceed past the capital’s cathedral square ThursdayABC News - 1d -
Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 U.S. soldiers who died during training exercise
A procession carrying the coffins of four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in Lithuania will proceed past the capital’s cathedral square Thursday.NBC News - 1d -
Blues Send First-Round Pick Back To AHL
The St. Louis Blues have announced that forward Dalibor Dvorsky has been assigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump’s Fight Against Antisemitism Has Become Fraught for Many Jews
American Jews have watched with both alarm and enthusiasm as strong-arm tactics, including arrests of activists, have been deployed in their name.The New York Times - 1d -
Former U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra enters California governor's race
Becerra, who's Mexican American, enters the race with a lengthy resume including stints as California attorney general, a U.S. House member and a state legislator.NBC News - 1d
