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Jeep and Chrysler maker Stellantis to furlough 900 US workers
Component facilities in Michigan and Indiana are hit after carmaker idles production in Canada and MexicoFinancial Times - 2d -
Macron suggests pause on US investment as EU leaders condemn Trump tariffs
Von der Leyen calls tariffs ‘a major blow to world economy’ while calling for last-ditch negotiations. European leaders have condemned Donald Trump’s tariffs as “fundamentally wrong” and creating ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why a stock market selloff may trigger a US recession
The American economy is increasingly reliant on the spending of high-income households, which could pose a risk to the economy if the stock market experiences a correction.The Hill - 2d -
What Trump's sweeping tariffs mean for the US economy and you?
The tariffs will be a 'huge, huge shock to the economy,' one expert said.ABC News - 2d -
California auto racing prodigy uses car to help kids with autism
Cameron Carraway goes from zero to 60 in the blink of an eye. He doesn't flinch, doesn't hesitate, and he doesn't have a license yet.CBS News - 2d -
Shares of Wall Street firms rocked by new US tariff regime
Financiers thought Trump would usher in a pro-business era but financial stocks have stumbled as tariff plans became clearFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump triggers race to offer US concessions before tariffs hit
Nations prepare offers to Washington including weapons deals, dropping their own tariffs and moves against ChinaFinancial Times - 2d -
Mehmet Oz confirmed by US Senate to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Former TV pitchman has close relationship with boss RFK Jr but regularly encourages Americans to get vaccinated. Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr Mehmet Oz was confirmed on Thursday to lead ...The Guardian - 2d -
What tariffs could mean for US workers, consumers and the economy
President Trump’s Wednesday tariff announcement was larger in scope than many businesses and policy analysts were predicting, with the imposition of a 10 percent general tariff on imports to the ...The Hill - 2d -
Prosecution adds ex-US attorney to University of Idaho quadruple murder case
Idaho's recently departed U.S. attorney has joined the prosecution team in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students in 2022ABC News - 2d -
UAW president stresses ‘excess capacity’ in US amid tariffs, auto layoffs
United Auto Workers (UAW) Shawn Fain stressed that there is an “excess capacity” in the auto industry within the United States amid President Trump’s tariffs and layoffs at certain manufacturers. ...The Hill - 2d -
UK draws up list of US products it could hit with tariffs
The business secretary says he wants to reach an economic deal but would take "necessary steps' if talks failed.BBC News - 2d -
Europe braces for flood of Chinese goods after US tariffs
EU officials ready emergency measures to prevent onslaught of discounted products in ‘economic nightmare’Financial Times - 2d -
Morning Report — Wall Street, US allies reel over Trump tariffs
In today’s issue: Tanking financial markets and warnings from international capitals on Thursday sent unmistakable messages to President Trump: “America First” may be “America alone” when steep ...The Hill - 1d -
‘Nadir for the party’: US Democrats edge towards civil war
Progressives and moderates are divided over how to stand up to Donald Trump — and much elseFinancial Times - 1d -
Michael Hurley, hero of the US folk underground, dies aged 83
Singer-songwriter made more than 30 albums away from the mainstream, inspiring numerous artists in American alternative music. Michael Hurley, the American singer-songwriter whose unique path ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘People scream in shock’: the US woman with the world’s longest tongue
Chanel Tapper holds Guinness World Records title with her 3.8in tongue that is longer than a medium-sized lightbulb. Party tricks are second nature to Chanel Tapper, who has long wielded the ...The Guardian - 1d -
US added 228K jobs in March, jobless rate stays flat
The U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate stayed roughly even at 4.2 percent, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The monthly federal jobs report ...The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
UK anti-abortion activist convicted in case that drew US attention
Livia Tossici-Bolt ordered to pay £20,000 in costs and given a conditional dischargeFinancial Times - 1d -
US market plunges for second day after Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The U.S. stock market took another nosedive for a second day after President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on countries around the world.NBC News - 1d -
Europe Has Economic Power. Can It Use It Against Trump’s Tariffs?
European leaders have said they would prefer to negotiate. If that fails, their response could go beyond anything they’ve tried before.The New York Times - 1d -
Bill Gates is disengaging from US climate advocacy when it’s needed most
His decision to step back from federal engagement is a mistake that will make the clean energy transition harder, not easier.The Hill - 1d -
US economy far surpasses expectations to add 228,000 jobs in March
Figure comes as Trump administration makes sweeping cuts to the federal workforceFinancial Times - 1d -
South Africa minister says US trade deal ‘nullified’ by Trump tariffs
Parks Tau backs pivot to China in face of high levies from Donald Trump administrationFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump says it could take 2 years for manufacturing to return to US
President Trump said it could be years before manufacturing returns to the U.S. as a result of his tariff policy.ABC News - 1d -
The White House is using tariffs to restore manufacturing. Data suggests it will take time.
Data about Trump's tariffs suggests the U.S. economy is not ready for a wholesale shift to manufacturing, and that it would take years to ramp up production capabilities.NBC News - 1d -
Markets tumble as China announces 34% retaliatory tariffs on US imports
Trump says Beijing ‘panicked’ and vows not to back downFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump to send Hegseth to Dover ceremony for remains of US soldiers
President Trump will not attend the dignified transfer of four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in Lithuania last week, instead sending Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Dover ...The Hill - 1d -
Interim US attorney for DC likens Jan. 6 cases to Japanese internment
Ed Martin said he's "expanded" the scope of his inquiry into the office's handling of cases stemming from the Jan. 6 attack, according to an email obtained by ABC News.ABC News - 1d -
Canada and Mexico leaders take credit for dodging latest US tariffs
Washington’s two biggest trade partners still face a host of levies from their neighbourFinancial Times - 1d -
Laid-off federal workers likely targets of US adversaries: Intelligence
Adversaries are targeting federal workers who have been laid off amid the Trump administration's attempt to downsize to recruit as spies, according to new intelligence.ABC News - 1d -
Companies pause US IPO plans as Trump tariffs tank markets
Market for public listings had begun to show some signs of life but fallout from levies has forced groups to hold offFinancial Times - 1d -
Taiwan’s top security official arrives in US for secret talks
Meeting comes amid mounting tensions between Washington and BeijingFinancial Times - 1d -
Kyiv probes leak of US minerals deal with polygraph tests
Investigation comes amid tense negotiations with Trump administrationFinancial Times - 1d -
US vacation hotspots brace for slump as angry Canadians cancel trips
Trump’s threats of annexation and tariffs hit the country’s largest international tourist marketFinancial Times - 1d -
‘The Interview’: Bill Murray Says He’s Not the Man He Used to Be
The actor talks about his new film “The Friend,” his jerky past and what he doesn’t get about himself.The New York Times - 23h -
A US-Israel defense collaboration is essential for Trump’s 'Golden Dome'
Building a Golden Dome should leverage our partners’ hard work, as the president’s executive order recognizes.The Hill - 19h -
Tariff deals with foreign governments not a priority for Trump, say US officials
After markets tumble, president reiterates that his policies ‘will never change’ in social media postFinancial Times - 20h -
Venezuelans with legal status are being illegally detained in the US, lawyers say
Temporary protected status lets people stay when it’s not safe for them to go home, but Ice is arresting them anyway. Venezuelans with legal permission to live and work in the United States are ...The Guardian - 18h