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Trump Administration Tallies Trade Barriers That Could Prompt Tariffs
The Office of the United States Trade Representative released a report highlighting foreign trade barriers that could influence tariffs the president puts into effect this week.The New York Times - 4d -
Iceland Volcano Eruption Near Grindavik Prompts Closure of Blue Lagoon
The eruption began near Grindavik, a small town long threatened by volcanic disruptions, and prompted the closure of a popular tourist destination.The New York Times - 2d -
Silver Fire in California Prompts Evacuations
Efforts to battle the 1,250-acre fire in eastern California were complicated by strong winds, which were expected to continue through Monday.The New York Times - 4d -
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, prompting alert level to be raised
The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted three times into Friday, sending an ash column 26,000 feet high and prompting authorities to expand the danger zone around ...ABC News - Mar. 21 -
As Trump readies reciprocal tariffs, economists say 'value-added taxes' aren't a trade barrier
"Value-added taxes" are a common type of consumption tax used worldwide. They don't create a trade disadvantage for the U.S., economists said.CNBC - 4d -
Strong earthquake rocks Thai capital of Bangkok, prompting evacuations
A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked the Thai capital, causing buildings to swayABC News - Mar. 28 -
Trump’s bombing threat over Iran nuclear programme prompts backlash
Iranian officials accuse US president of breaching UN charter and say ‘violence brings violence’. Iran has reacted with outrage after Donald Trump said the country will be bombed if it does not ...The Guardian - 4d -
Murders of two female students prompt calls for a ‘cultural rebellion’ in Italy
Sara Campanella and Ilaria Sula were found within 48 hours of each other, bringing the number of femicides in 2025 to 11. There have been calls in Italy for a “cultural rebellion” amid outrage and ...The Guardian - 1d -
French justice minister urges prompt appeal hearing for Le Pen – Europe live
Gérald Darmanin stresses court timelines are outside government control as PM admits he has questions over immediate public office bans. Le Pen ban is ‘political and partisan’, says French ...The Guardian - 3d -
Midjourney v7 launches with voice prompting and faster draft mode — why is it getting mixed reviews?
While most Midjourney releases were met with overwhelming excitement and adulation, the initial reception to v7 is decidedly more mixed.VentureBeat - 5h -
Estimates Imply That Trump Tariffs Could Fall Heavily on Consumers
Trump’s supporters have clashed over the true goal of forthcoming global tariffs: raising revenue, or lowering foreign trade barriers?The New York Times - 3d -
Trump’s Dismantling of Minority Business Agency Could Hinder Job Growth
Supporters of the agency said its gutting could hurt minority-owned businesses that already face additional barriers to gaining capital.The New York Times - 3d -
MLB’s average salary tops $5 million for first time
According to a study, Major League Baseball’s average salary broke the $5 million barrier on opening day for the first time.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
As college costs soar, top schools roll out more generous aid packages
More generous financial aid awards and tuition-free policies remove the most significant barrier to higher education.CNBC - 9h -
Danes try to hit America where it hurts over Trump's push to own Greenland
Widespread anger over the Trump administration’s push for U.S. ownership of Greenland is prompting shoppers in Denmark to boycott American products and services.NBC News - 3d -
Take a Look at Trump’s Actual Tariff Math, and You’ll See How Bad It Really Is
What the tariff rates Trump rolled out yesterday made clear is that his goal isn’t, ultimately, to bring down trade barriers.Inc. - 1d -
What Trump says he's trying to accomplish with tariffs
President Donald Trump contends tariffs will pay for tax cuts, lower foreign trade barriers, revive U.S. factories, curb fentanyl and reduce the national debt.CNBC - 1d -
China Retaliates Hard in Trade War by Slapping Tariffs on U.S. Goods
Canada and other countries also readied retaliation after President Trump raised U.S. tariff barriers to their highest level in more than a century.Inc. - 9h -
Ted Cruz and Other Senate Republicans Question Trump’s Tariffs
One of the president’s allies warns that the trade barriers could hurt American business and consumers. But he has yet to take any real steps to reverse them.The New York Times - 2h -
Silver Fire breaks out in central California and explodes to over 1,000 acres in a day
A vegetation fire erupted in central California over the weekend, quickly spreading to over 1,000 acres in a day and prompting evacuations in multiple counties.NBC News - 4d -
Traveling to the U.S. Under Trump: Visas, Border Control and What to Know
With increasing news reports of travelers being denied entry, understanding what might prompt extra scrutiny is key. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - 4d -
Greek islands Paros and Mykonos close schools, ban traffic as severe storms cause destruction
A powerful storm has triggered widespread flooding on the Greek island of Paros and Mykonos, prompting the authorities to impose an emergency traffic ban on all roadsABC News - 3d -
Trump tariffs threaten Apple's supply chain, stock suffers steepest drop in 5 years
Apple has warned that tariffs could hurt its business, prompt it to increase prices and potentially force it to stop offering certain products altogether.CNBC - 1d -
Miami coach on ref call: A red here or on the moon
Javier Mascherano questioned the decision to not send off Nathan Ordaz, saying it would have prompted a red card "here and in China and the moon."ESPN - 1d -
Trump's tariffs rollout beset by confusion, uncertainty and mixed messages
Trump has fulfilled a campaign promise to unleash sweeping tariffs, which has sparked fears of a global trade war and prompted a question: What's his endgame?NBC News - 1d -
Australia’s Relationship with United States Gets a Second Look
The country has doubled down on its defense relationship with the United States in recent years. President Trump’s treatment of allies is prompting some to question the wisdom of that path.The New York Times - 18h -
Amid tariff sell-off, investors should avoid ‘dangerous’ investment instincts, behavioral finance experts say
A big market sell-off can prompt individual investors to go into fight or flight mode, experts say. And that's the worst time to make investment decisions.CNBC - 5h -
Trump's 'Liberation Day' unfolds with new reciprocal tariffs sparking fear, uncertainty
President Donald Trump is expected to roll out the largest set of new trade barriers in generations Wednesday — calling it “Liberation Day” — shortly after U.S. stock markets close.NBC News - 2d -
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy meeting with President Trump today at the White House to finalize minerals deal; New Orleans rolls out new traffic barriers, federal law enforcement for Mardi Gras 2025.CBS News - 9h -
Airplane Accidents Are Making People Re-Evaluate How They Fly With Infants
Recent airplane accidents have fueled concerns about whether young children are sufficiently protected on flights and prompted parents and caregivers to re-evaluate how, and even whether, they ...The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
Signs of life detected days after Myanmar-Thailand earthquake
Three days after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Southeast Asia, drones and special equipment have detected signs of life, prompting an all-out race to find the survivors. NBC’s Janis ...NBC News - 4d -
An AI Image Generator’s Exposed Database Reveals What People Really Used It For
An unsecured database used by a generative AI app revealed prompts and tens of thousands of explicit images—some of which are likely illegal. The company deleted its websites after WIRED reached out.Wired - 4d -
Liverpool may regret not rivalling Manchester City for Omar Marmoush
Manchester City’s extravagant splurge on new players during the winter transfer window raised plenty of eyebrows in the football world.An underwhelming season prompted City to splash the cash on ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Illinois police who started cold case podcast find submerged remains of woman last seen nearly 42 years ago
Skeletal remains found in an Illinois river have been identified as those of a young woman who went missing more than four decades ago, in a case that prompted detectives to launch their own ...NBC News - 1d -
63rd District Baseball Preview — Rams strive to score four: Greenup, Russell, Lewis chasing three-time defending champion Raceland
Lewis County’s first-year head baseball coach has been around 63rd District baseball long enough to come up with a quick response when prompted to describe the district. “It’s the AFC North,” said ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump fires NSA director and deputy after Loomer meeting
The Trump administration has fired the director of the National Security Agency as well as his deputy, prompting outrage from congressional Democrats. Director Gen. Timothy Haugh was ousted late ...The Hill - 12h