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Should Business Leaders Rush to Reshore Supply Chains? Most Say No
Most companies facing Trump’s tariff hits will seek better deals in countries hit with lower levies, since domestic sourcing remains too expensive, too long to start operations, and unable to meet ...Inc. - 10h -
Nvidia and Other Chip Giants Are Caught in Trade War Crossfire
Nvidia and others are the latest casualties of escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, as analysts press business leaders about the tariffs fallout.The New York Times - 11h -
U.S. charges leaders of ruthless Mexico cartel, offers $8 million reward
The U.S. is offering rewards of up to $8 million for information that could lead to the arrests of the leaders of the La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel.CBS News - 13h -
Some New Grads Are Returning Home — to the Family Business
A tightening white-collar job market is one reason the number of adults who’ve gone to work for a family-owned business has doubled since 2019.Inc. - 8h -
Florida stationery business owner sues Trump administration over tariffs
The owner of a small stationery business based in Pensacola, Florida, says her company is facing up to $1 million in tariff payments this year alone under the Trump administration's new tariffs.CBS News - 2h -
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 - 6d -
How Great Leaders Stick to Their Values—Even in Difficult Times
Here’s how you can lead with integrity in today’s chaotic world.Inc. - 15h -
Why Shedeur Sanders' NFL draft process, stardom are like nothing we've seen before
Too confident? Too famous? Here's what former Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders faced and why he's sure he'll succeed.ESPN - 12h -
The C-Suite Imperative: Build a Cyber-Resilient Business
Prevention is not enough; organizations need to plan for recovery as well.Inc. - 1d -
Business Leadership Tip: Listen to Your Mom!
Five ways your customer feedback will ensure your success.Inc. - 1d -
Competition Fuels Success — Just Ask Augusta National and Rory McIlroy
Competition isn’t the enemy in sports or business. It’s the accelerant.Inc. - 14h -
‘Who is going to face Mr Trump’: Canada leaders’ debate dominated by US crisis
Mark Carney’s Liberals have surged in the polls since Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada, scuppering Conservative calls for change after Trudeau era. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the key question ...The Guardian - 1h -
‘Bad Business’: Corporate Gloom Rises Over Trump’s Tariffs
Global markets are bouncing back, but a new survey of company chiefs finds that they’re on edge and are looking to cut back on investment.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump’s Short Circuit on Electronics Tariffs Leaves Business Owners Confused
White House reversals on specific import duties are giving companies whiplash, which may get worse as the administration prepares entirely new tariffs for crucial products.Inc. - 1d -
Step Aside, Elon. How This Billionaire Might Transform NASA and the Business of Space
Jared Isaacman could be the next NASA admin. At stake is the future of a giant rocket, plans to go to the moon and Mars, and much more.Inc. - 7h -
Birmingham bin strike to continue as talks collapse
The leader of Birmingham City Council says refuse collectors need not lose a penny.BBC News - 9h -
Senate GOP in bind on tariffs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story GOP rests hopes on Supreme Court over tariffs GOP lawmakers are quietly hoping ...The Hill - 3h -
Temu slashes U.S. ad spending, plummets in App Store rankings after Trump China tariffs
Trump's tariffs have upended Temu's business model and its advertising strategy.CNBC - 8h -
‘We’re in a New Reality’: Small Business Owners Suffering from Tariffs Are Speaking Out
On social media, entrepreneurs are expressing confusion and concern about what import duties mean for their supply chains.Inc. - 6h -
Are You Actually Ready for Change?
Most change initiatives fail because leaders underestimate what it takes to get people on board.Inc. - 1d -
Russia convicts 4 journalists accused of working for Alexei Navalny
A Russian court convicted four journalists of extremism for working for an anti-corruption group founded by late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.CBS News - 1d -
Westminster's tortuous battle with the gender question
Sir Keir Starmer and other leaders have tied themselves in knots over the question: "What is a woman?"BBC News - 11h -
Trump’s 10% Tariff May Be Less Onerous but Still Raises Prices and Threatens Trade
The blanket tariffs, once considered extreme, still threaten to harm world trade and make everything more expensive for businesses and consumers.The New York Times - 11h -
'A national disgrace': 1.4 million left without power in Puerto Rico blackout
Puerto Rico power company scrambles to restore electricity as businesses close and hospitals rely on generators amid latest infrastructure failure.ABC News - 39m -
Palestinian Columbia activist detained by DHS at citizenship interview
A Columbia protest leader was taken into custody at a citizenship interview, his lawyers say, as the Trump administration pushes to deport fellow Columbia activist Mahoud Khalil.CBS News - 2d -
Rep. Ro Khanna wonders who might lead Democrats in 2028 — while making a case for himself
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., was up at Yale University this week, where he weighed in on potential leaders of the Democratic Party for 2028.NBC News - 10h -
Powell indicates tariffs could pose a challenge for the Fed between controlling inflation and boosting growth
The central bank leader said that while he expects higher inflation and lower growth, it's unclear where the Fed will need to devote greater focus.CNBC - 8h -
Sources: QB Browne among UNC players to portal
North Carolina quarterback Ryan Browne is among the Tar Heels entering the transfer portal, sources said Wednesday, as is sacks leader Beau Atkinson.ESPN - 33m -
Meta’s Antitrust Trial Begins as FTC Argues Company Built Social Media Monopoly
Mr. Zuckerberg went to court on Monday in a trial focused on his social media company’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The case could reshape Meta’s business.The New York Times - 2d -
Founders: This Is the One Investment You Can’t Afford to Delay
A new global report shows that businesses embracing digital tech reap big rewards, but cost, talent and time remain critical barriers.Inc. - 16h -
Court Scraps $8 Limit on Credit Card Late Fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau switched sides and backed a federal lawsuit by banks and business groups seeking to eliminate a fee cap the bureau set last year.The New York Times - 10h -
4/13/2025: Zelenskyy; Greenland; Banana Ball
First, Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report from Greenland: where residents say they're not for sale, but they are open for business. And, a look inside the world of ...CBS News - 9h -
Mark Zuckerberg Is Back in the Hot Seat in a Crucial Trial
Mark Zuckerberg has appeared before Congress more times than any other tech leader. He will testify again soon — as a witness in a federal antitrust trial. Cecilia Kang, a technology reporter for ...The New York Times - 2d -
Trump effect leaves Canada’s Conservatives facing catastrophic loss
Pierre Poilievre had hoped to be the next PM, but a sharp change in mood amid Trump tariffs has the party in turmoil. When the Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre, finally emerged from a holding ...The Guardian - 15h -
How Geo Group’s Surveillance Tech Is Aiding Trump’s Immigration Agenda
Geo Group, a private prison firm that makes digital tools to track immigrants, becomes one of the Trump administration’s big business winners as its tech is increasingly used in deportations.The New York Times - 1d -
At Trial, Mark Zuckerberg Avoids Explaining Takeovers of Instagram and WhatsApp
The Meta chief executive testified in a landmark antitrust trial that it was business as usual when he bought rival apps. He denied he was trying to snuff out competitors.The New York Times - 1d -
Puerto Rico goes dark after massive power outage
Puerto Rico went dark on Wednesday after experiencing a massive power outage on the island impacting families, businesses and homes alike. “We are reporting that we have experienced a massive ...The Hill - 3h