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China strikes back with 125% tariffs on U.S. goods as trade war intensifies
Trump administration confirmed to CNBC on Thursday that the U.S. tariff rate on Chinese imports now effectively totals 145%.CNBC - 9m -
Lightning strikes five students in western Japan and leaves one unconscious, reports say
Media reports say that a lightning strike in western Japan has injured five students at a school playground, including one who remains unconsciousABC News - 14h -
General strike hits transport in Argentina
President Javier Milei has made sweeping cuts to public services since he took office 16 months ago.BBC News - 8h -
How Hamas and the U.S. Tried to Strike a Hostage Deal
Officials met Hamas three times, breaking with a policy against contacting a group the U.S. considers a terrorist organization. But Israeli opposition and shifting positions doomed the effort.The New York Times - 23h -
China fires back — for what is says is the last time — by lifting U.S. tariffs to 125%
China on Friday fired back on tariffs for what it said was the final time.MarketWatch - 50m -
The wonder and controversy of bringing back the dire wolf from extinction | Colossal Biosciences interview
As soon as Colossal Biosciences declared that it brought the dire wolf back from extinction, everyone felt a sense of wonder.VentureBeat - 1d -
Indiana football’s new-look running back room ready to ‘wake the world up’
Indiana football's 'heavy-hitters' at running back are confident they will replicate team's 2024 success on the ground:Yahoo Sports - 1h -
House Strikes Down $5 Overdraft Fee Limit, Sending Issue to Trump
Lawmakers also struck down a rule giving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau supervisory power over tech companies’ payments apps.The New York Times - 1d -
Birmingham’s bin worker strike highlights gap between rich and poor
Wealthy residents of UK’s second city can afford private rubbish collection as deprived areas watch waste pile upFinancial Times - 14h -
Schools in Beirut suburb fear return to war after new Israeli strikes
Students, staff, and parents alike are traumatised by what has happened and the destruction that surrounds them.BBC News - 8h -
Blue Jays Roundup: Maddie Hoff strikes out eight Thursday
Apr. 10—MINOT — The Blue Jay softball team came so close on Thursday. Twice. Head coach Mike Soulis and his crew dropped 2-1, 12-11 to Minot in the team's conference opener. Soulis and the Jays ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
The Go-Go's are back again, still real, raw and ready for Coachella and Cruel World
Over the years, the Go-Go's have reunited from time to time. Now the all-female rockers are back together for appearances at the Southland festivals.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Meet our 5 favorite running back fits for NY Giants in 2025 NFL Draft
The NY Giants are finalizing their board for the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. These are our Top 5 favorite prospect fits at running back for Big Blue.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Jon Hamm Finds His Way Back to the Hilltop
For the actor, the decade since “Mad Men” ended has been a period of personal change and mixed professional success. Suddenly, he is everywhere again.The New York Times - 17h -
Key backs Sheehan to be Swansea's permanent boss
Josh Key says Alan Sheehan deserves credit for turning round Swansea City's form and believes the Irishman is a "very good candidate" to become permanent head coach.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Israeli Airstrike in Gaza City Leaves Many Dead, Health Officials There Say
The strike on a home left other bodies buried under the rubble, according to the Gazan authorities. The Israeli military said it had been targeting a Hamas operative.The New York Times - 18h -
Trump Insists ‘Everybody’ Wants to Make a Trade Deal With the U.S.
The administration says foreign governments are racing to the United States to negotiate, but exactly which countries might strike a deal — and over what — remains unclear.The New York Times - 11h -
Why von der Leyen expects Trump’s tariffs to help the EU strike trade deals
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s latest attempt to send migrants to AlbaniaFinancial Times - 4h -
Top Pro Bono Leader Resigns from Paul Weiss, a Firm Hit in Trump’s Crackdown on Big Law
Steven Banks, who once ran New York’s social services department, said he wanted to return to helping the homeless. He leaves within weeks of the elite firm striking a deal with President Trump.The New York Times - 1d -
It is time for Tottenham to consider dropping Son-Heung min
It was a classic Son Heung-min goal. Cutting inside from the left wing, creating a yard of space on the edge of the box and then unleashing a powerful strike into the far corner, all in front of ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Spyware Maker NSO Group Is Paving a Path Back Into Trump’s America
The Israeli spyware maker, still on the US Commerce Department’s “blacklist,” has hired a new lobbying firm with direct ties to the Trump administration, a WIRED investigation has found.Wired - 1d -
Social Security Rolls Back Restrictions on Filing for Benefits by Phone
The agency’s plan to curtail phone services, which was expected to send tens of thousands to its offices each week, had been widely criticized.The New York Times - 17h -
Kirby Mouthful Gaming Headset Is Back In Stock At Amazon For $30
Anyone familiar with Nintendo's favorite gourmand Kirby knows that the pink blob has an insatiable appetite. Ordinarily, a little bit of gluttony isn't a bad thing, but in Kirby's case, it has ...GameSpot - 11h -
The big lesson for Europe? Trump backed down under pressure | Alexander Hurst
The EU neither ‘kissed ass’ nor unleashed its most powerful trade weapon. Now it must provide the world with an alternative to US chaos. . . My condolences to everyone who spent days trying to play ...The Guardian - 5h -
Juan Soto wanted Pete Alonso back on the Mets -- and he was right
There's only one Aaron Judge, but the Polar Bear is punishing teams for pitching around Juan Soto.ESPN - 4h -
Commanders reportedly want a dynamic runnning back in 2025 NFL draft
Some NFL analysts think the Washington Commanders should add playmakers in the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Amorim backs Andre Onana after costly errors at Lyon
Ruben Amorim has insisted he remains ‘really confident’ in Andre Onana despite the goalkeeper’s errors in Manchester United’s draw at Lyon.Onana was at fault for both Lyon goals during the 2-2...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Barcelona midfielder keen to get back on the pitch, pushing to return vs Dortmund
Dani Olmo suffered an adductor injury in Barcelona’s first game right after the international break against Osasuna, which was expected to put him out on the sidelines for three weeks.But the ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
NFL reportedly fires three officials and sends them back to college
Has the NFL finally acknowledged its officiating problem?Yahoo Sports - 39m -
If Trump is trying to suppress China, he’s going about it all wrong
The shock of tariffs is pulling Beijing back to economic fundamentalsFinancial Times - 20h -
Ranking the Top 30 Contenders to Win the Masters
Scottie Scheffler could become the first back-to-back champion since Tiger Woods more than 20 years ago.The New York Times - 19h -
Bitcoin falls as investors slash gains from historic rally on U.S. tariffs pause
Cryptocurrencies pulled back with the broader market as investors gave back more than half of Wednesday's historic rally.CNBC - 13h -
Spencer Strider could rejoin Braves as early as next week after dominating latest rehab start
Strider is working his way back from UCL surgery last AprilCBS Sports - 10h -
Supercross 2025 Philadelphia preview: Top finishes, previous winners, who to watch
Supercross heads back to Philadelphia for the second time for a daytime race.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
White House ends funding for key US climate body: ‘No coming back from this’
Nasa cuts contract that convened USGCRP, which released assessments impacting environmental decision-making. The White House is ending funding for the body that produces the federal government’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Carroll homers again, Pfaadt throws 6 scoreless innings to lead the D-backs past the Orioles 9-0
Corbin Carroll homered for the second straight game, Pavin Smith added a two-run shot and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-0 on WednesdayABC News - 1d -
Retreat or negotiating strategy? Trump steps back from all-out trade war
The US is now making nice – or at least nicer - with nations that had faced their retaliatory trade fire, writes Anthony Zurcher.BBC News - 1d -
Luka Doncic Kept Repeating 3 Words After Torching Dallas in His First Game Back. It’s a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence
In his return to Dallas, the Lakers superstar was visibly emotional. Here’s what helped him manage those emotions—and post a win.Inc. - 21h