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Stocks in Asia Fall Sharply, Extending a Rout Caused by Trump’s Tariffs
A brutal day in China, Taiwan, Japan and for other major U.S. trading partners extended last week’s market turmoil, with more declines expected when trading starts in New York.The New York Times - 34m -
‘Fruit of the devil’: Hainan’s betel nut sellers suffer from stuttering economy
Despite its links to oral cancer, people in Hainan have for centuries produced and eaten betel nuts, which give a natural high. But sales are falling. Many cities across southern China are known ...The Guardian - 4h -
What Will Trump’s Tariffs Do to EU-China Trade Relations?
The European Union is deepening other trade partnerships as U.S. relations sour. But with China, the relationship could get closer — or more combative.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump’s Threatened Tariff on Buyers of Venezuelan Oil Could Squeeze China
Venezuela owes China’s banks about $10 billion, and its oil is about the only legal way it has to pay them back.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump’s Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs
The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.The New York Times - 2d -
U.S. Farmers Brace for Losses in New Trade War With China
China is the third-biggest buyer of U.S. agricultural products. Now that it has punched back with tariffs on American goods, farmers can expect to feel the pain.The New York Times - 2d -
China says 'market has spoken' after Trump tariffs spark global stocks rout
China's Foreign Ministry on Saturday said "the market has spoken" following the U.S. imposition of sweeping new tariffs.CNBC - 1d -
Stocks fall in Asia ahead of US openings
Stocks have fallen in Asia and Australia amid economic turmoil stemming from President Trump’s sweeping tariffs. At 9:26 p.m. Eastern time Sunday, Japan’s Nikkei 225 was down close to 1,990 points, ...The Hill - 4h -
‘A lot of red:’ Markets fall again following Trump tariff announcement
President Trump is doing little to calm investors as analysts at JPMorgan warn of a global recession. NBC News Correspondents Yamiche Alcindor and Brian Cheung, CNBC Reporter Steve Liesman and ...NBC News - 2d -
Iran's currency falls to record low against the dollar as tensions run high
Iran’s rial currency traded at a record low against the U.S. dollar as the country returned to work after a long holidayABC News - 1d -
NBA record for 3-pointers in a season falls yet again
The NBA record for 3-pointers in a season has fallen again. Boston's Sam Hauser connected with 6:55 left in the fourth quarter of the Celtics' game against Washington on Sunday night — the ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Rainbows’ 9th-inning rally falls short in loss to Long Beach State
MARCO GARCIA /SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Hawaii Rainbow Warriors utility Itsuki Takemoto (17 ) throws a pitch at Les Murakami Stadium. MARCO GARCIA /SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Hawaii ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
China investigates ‘princeling’ amid crackdown on finance industry
Skycus Capital founder Liu Tianran is the son of former vice-premier Liu HeFinancial Times - 1d -
The relentless innovation fuelling China’s ‘brutal’ car wars
Top 10 local EV makers dominate sales and drive home advantage with faster charging and autonomous systemsFinancial Times - 1d -
China reserves firepower for Trump trade battle
Beijing has room to more strictly enforce export controls and step up pressure on US companiesFinancial Times - 3h -
China Downplays the Trade War’s Effects on Its Economy
Faced with economic disruption, Beijing is presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure and casting itself as a responsible champion of fair trade.The New York Times - 1h -
Global stocks tumble as Trump offers no respite from tariffs
Asian shares fall in wake of worst week for Wall Street equities since pandemicFinancial Times - 23m -
TikTok Deal Stymied Over Trump Tariffs
A deal for TikTok to be purchased has stalled due to Trump’s tariffs on China.Inc. - 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. - 2d -
Cambodia's leader presides at ceremony for upgrade of naval base with help from China
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has presided over the opening of an expansion of his country’s main naval base, which analysts and the U.S. government suspect will be used as a strategic outpost ...ABC News - 1d -
China Tries to Downplay the Trade War’s Effects on Its Economy
Faced with economic disruption, Beijing is presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure. It is also censoring criticism at home.The New York Times - 28m -
How South Korea’s Democracy Prevailed Over a Reckless Leader
The rise and fall of Yoon Suk Yeol exposed a vulnerability in South Korean democracy, but also a resilience. Its people were always ready to fight for it.The New York Times - 1d -
The strong bone secret: can you avoid or even reverse osteoporosis?
The older you are, the more likely it is that a fall, a knock or just gravity will break bones that have been weakened by osteoporosis. But there are ways to protect yourself – and the earlier you ...The Guardian - 18h -
Manfred: Torpedo bats 'absolutely good' for MLB
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says torpedo bats are "absolutely good for baseball," noting that they fall within the rules and demonstrate the sport's "unique place in our culture."ESPN - 7h -
Duke's push for 6th NCAA title falls apart in unlikely late collapse against Houston in Final Four
Duke's push for its sixth national championship ended abruptly and in unlikely fashion with the Blue Devils squandering a double-digit second-half leadABC News - 1d -
Cooper Flagg falling short of national title means he can't claim crown as best one-and-done player ever
Anthony Davis can breathe a sigh of reliefCBS Sports - 7h -
U.S. crude oil falls below $60 a barrel to lowest since 2021 on tariff-fueled recession fears
U.S. oil prices dropped below $60 a barrel on Sunday as the global market sell-off on recession fears fueled by President Donald Trump's tariffs escalated.CNBC - 6h -
Trump Is Defiant as Tariff Moves Roil Markets a Second Day
After China announced new retaliatory measures against the United States, President Trump responded that Beijing “PLAYED IT WRONG.”The New York Times - 1d -
As Masters returns, Augusta National takes on a new light thanks to loss of trees from hurricane
Augusta National Golf Club won't say how many trees were lost to Hurricane Helene last fall, but ahead of the 2025 Masters, it's obvious that it's a changed landscape -- and that's not a bad thing.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Trump Blocked America’s Front Door to China. Now He’s Closing Back Doors.
The U.S. tariffs on transshipment countries like Vietnam and Cambodia are so steep that they could force a major reassessment of global supply chains.The New York Times - 2d -
'Nowhere to hide.' How Apple and others in Silicon Valley are bracing for Trump tariffs
The Trump administration's tariffs will significantly hurt Silicon Valley tech companies like Apple, which has manufacturing operations in China, Vietnam and India.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Markets plunge as trade war escalates
Over the past two days, more than $5 trillion of wealth has been erased from the U.S. stock market as investors react to the tariffs announced by President Trump. China’s retaliatory move today ...NBC News - 2d
