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The Job Market Has Been Resilient. The Trade War Could Be Its Undoing.
The U.S. economy has largely withstood inflation and high interest rates. But tariffs could bring new price increases and put a damper on hiring.The New York Times - 11h -
Trump’s Trade War Risks Forfeiting America’s Economic Primacy
The United States has steered an economic order for 80 years based on trade and trust, making the country the world’s financial superpower. That vision is now blurred.The New York Times - 8h -
‘Oh Sh*t’: Entrepreneurs Are Hurting Over Trump’s Trade War
Wednesday’s so-called “Liberation Day” unveiled sweeping tariffs that left the world stunned. Founders are now trying to figure out how to navigate Trump’s choppy tariff waters.Inc. - 9h -
Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group
The BBC's Hugo Bachega explores the future for Hezbollah in the wake of Israel's devastating attacks.BBC News - 3h -
Myanmar earthquake tests military junta’s grip
Regime’s aid appeal shows vulnerability after four years of civil warFinancial Times - 2d -
Starmer vows ‘cool-headed’ response to Trump tariffs
UK prime minister tells MPs a trade war is ‘in nobody’s interests’Financial Times - 1d -
How Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Impact the Stock Market
What to know about the president’s trade war and how it impacts Wall Street.Inc. - 15h -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive ordersFinancial Times - 14h -
Inflation Remained Sticky Ahead of Trump’s Escalating Trade War, PCE Data Shows
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed underlying price pressures persisting in February, as inflation-adjusted spending stayed muted.The New York Times - 6d -
'Eid of sadness': Palestinians in Gaza mark Muslim holiday with dwindling food and no end to war
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip had little to celebrate on Sunday as they began marking a normally festive Muslim holiday with rapidly dwindling food supplies and no end in sight to the Israel-Hamas ...ABC News - 4d -
Ukraine war briefing: Trump sanctions threat on Russian oil buyers could hit China, India
Trump threatens Putin over ceasefire; Russia claims it has taken control of a Donetsk village. What we know on day 1,132. China and India could be affected if Donald Trump introduces tariffs of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Work and money worry young people more than culture wars or climate, UK poll finds
Class, education and gender found to influence difference in views but anxiety about finances was a common theme. Young people are more worried about their finances, work pressures and job ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘I stopped counting after three’: the ‘girl sniper’ fighting on the frontline of Myanmar’s civil war
The country’s drawn out conflict has seen children recruited as soldiers on all sides. At the age of 18, Anina is a seasoned fighter with a feared reputation in her all-male resistance unit. ...The Guardian - 3d -
Russia reportedly begins rare earth metals talks with US; Trump ‘very angry’ with Putin – Russia-Ukraine war live
Pro-Kremlin newspaper reports Washington and Moscow talks have started; US president speaks out against Russian president. Here are some fuller comments from Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov , ...The Guardian - 3d -
How to fight a fascist state – what I learned from a second world war briefing for secret agents | Zoe Williams
You can forget the advice on disguises, secret codes and spreading propaganda by dropping leaflets in train carriages. But there is something for us all here about the need for action. The SOE ...The Guardian - 3d -
Myanmar Quake Death Toll Tops 2,000 as Help Is Slow for War-Torn Sagaing
As deaths mount, some volunteers complained of being blocked by Myanmar’s military from reaching a rebel stronghold that was badly hit.The New York Times - 3d -
China kicks off military drills near Taiwan, warns island's 'independence' means war
The military action came after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to strengthen military ties with Japan to counter China's aggression in the region.CNBC - 2d -
Ukraine war briefing: US anger builds on Russia over refusal to accept ceasefire
Senators propose ‘hard-hitting’ secondary sanctions and say ‘Russia is the aggressor’; ‘coalition of the willing’ moves forward. What we know on day 1,134 Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
Democrats vow to fight Trump tariffs 'tooth and nail' and slam 'chaotic trade war'
"Trump's done a lot of bad things. This is way up there," Chuck Schumer said of the administration's tariff policy.ABC News - 1d -
Ukraine war briefing: No Trump tariff on Russia as his officials host Putin investment tsar
Kryvyi Rig hit while Kharkiv endures barrage of Shahed drones; Nato foreign ministers including Marc Rubio to meet in Brussels. What we know on day 1,135 Continue reading...The Guardian - 1d -
Barcelona scoring sensation breaks down gruelling win against Atletico Madrid – ‘It was a war’
Barcelona forward Ferran Torres proved his worth once again as he guided the Blaugrana to the Copa del Rey final with a crucial goal against Atletico Madrid. In a tense and fiercely contested ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Freed Israeli hostages call for end to war, to bring remaining Gaza hostages home
Freed hostages are among those calling for a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire. They warn renewed bombing in Gaza jeopardizes the lives of the 24 remaining captives, who are believed to be alive.CBS News - 8h -
S&P 500 Has Worst Day Since June 2020 as Trade War Sets Off Slump
The S&P 500 fell almost 5 percent on Thursday, its worst drop since June 2020, as President Trump’s higher-than-expected tariffs set off another round of economic worry.The New York Times - 5h -
The far right has seemed unstoppable in Europe. Here’s how Trump’s tariffs could change that | Nathalie Tocci
With populist leaders on the back foot and EU support at its highest in years, the US trade war could be an opportunity for the union. Donald Trump has unleashed a trade war on the world, and ...The Guardian - 48m -
Trump Is Giving Europe Vertigo, and Not Just About Ukraine
The split between Europe and the United States over how to end the war is exposing a new, disorienting reality for an alliance in trouble.The New York Times - 6d -
Key Takeaways From America’s Secret Military Partnership With Ukraine
An investigation by The New York Times has revealed that America was woven into the war far more than previously known.The New York Times - 5d -
More than 1,600 killed in Myanmar earthquake as search efforts continue
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody civil war, which is already responsible for a massive humanitarian crisis.CBS News - 4d -
Hang Seng tech index slides into correction territory after strong rally as tariff worries sour mood
China's technology stocks fell into correction territory after purported profit taking by investors and trade war uncertainties.CNBC - 4d -
'I feel guilty for not being in Myanmar - our people need us the most now'
They fled war - now Myanmar's diaspora feel helpless watching their country struggle after the quake.BBC News - 3d -
FirstFT: US stocks post worst quarter since 2022 amid tariff fears
Also in today’s newsletter, how a $1.4tn Trump trade war could unfold, and DeepMind slows down research releasesFinancial Times - 2d -
Bletchley code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 101
Betty Webb MBE worked at Bletchley Park during World War Two intercepting enemy messages.BBC News - 2d -
Draymond Green was very close to joining Grizzlies in 2023
So much has been said in the war of words between Golden State WarrYahoo Sports - 2d -
3/24: America Decides
Reporter says Trump administration accidentally texted him war plans; Supreme Court hears Louisiana redistricting caseCBS News - 2d -
What to expect from Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
The BBC's Erin Delmore unpacks the reciprocal taxes the president has promised, as his trade wars continue to escalate.BBC News - 2d -
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a key part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.BBC News - 1d -
Investors brace for sweeping Trump tariff announcement
Trading on Wall Street volatile as US president prepares to escalate trade war on ‘liberation day’Financial Times - 1d -
Inside Mandalay: BBC finds huge devastation and little help for Myanmar quake survivors
Yogita Limaye is the one of the first foreign journalists to enter Myanmar since a huge earthquake hit the war-torn country.BBC News - 1d -
Trey Hendrickson saga gets another update after DE trades jabs with Bengals
The public war of words between the Bengals and Trey Hendrickson gets an update from an insider.Yahoo Sports - 19h
