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UK growth forecasts hit by Trump’s tariffs

Economists factor in falling confidence and investment leading to job losses and a probable cut in borrowing costs

Financial Times - 1d

Dozens Die in Floods Hitting Congo’s Capital

While the Democratic Republic of Congo reels from a new rebel offensive in the east, its capital in the west, Kinshasa, grapples with deadly floods.

The New York Times - 1d

Porsche sales drop despite jump in US demand

Carmaker hit by sharp decline in China and Germany

Financial Times - 1d

Republican Plan to Kill California’s E.V. Policies Hits Senate Snag

The Trump administration asked Republicans in Congress to stop California’s ban on new gas-powered cars. The Senate parliamentarian said it wasn’t allowed.

The New York Times - 5d

DOGE Cuts Just Hit the SBA. Enter the ‘Deferred Resignation’ Offers

Amid DOGE cuts, the SBA has reportedly reopened the ‘Fork in the Road’ option that was first floated to most government workers in late January.

Inc. - 4d

Lesotho, a Small African Nation, Expects a Big Hit From Trump’s Tariffs

The amount of manufactured goods exported from Africa to the United States is minuscule. But for Lesotho, the impact of a stunning 50 percent tariff is enormous.

The New York Times - 4d

Liverpool title push hits a bump - but when can they win it?

Liverpool's march to the Premier League title seems inevitable despite blip at Fulham. When could they be confirmed as champions?

BBC News - 3d

EV targets watered down to help tariff-hit UK car industry

New rules will allow manufacturers to sell full hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles until 2035

Financial Times - 3d

The whispering woman behind 10CC's classic hit I'm Not In Love

How did a teenaged receptionist working at a Stockport recording studio earn a place in pop history?

BBC News - 3d

Rain complicates recovery in quake-hit Myanmar as toll passes 3,500

Yahoo News - 2d

UK Eases Rules on EVs as Trump’s Auto Tariffs Hit

Even before the latest tariffs by the Trump administration, Britain’s car industry was struggling.

The New York Times - 2d

UK to relax electric car rules as US tariffs hit

The prime minister says measures will help the car industry but critics claim they are not enough.

BBC News - 2d

Trump’s Tariffs Hit a Sour Note at Landmark NYC Sweets Emporium

Price hikes to direct imports and packaging drive up costs at a New York City magnet for global candy fans.

Inc. - 2d

Cold winds, big hitting Cardinals take down LP

Apr. 7—It was a rough start for the Lyle-Pacelli softball team as the Athletics lost their starting catcher to an early injury before losing to Faribault Bethlehem Academy 15-0 in two innings in ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Wall Street traders on Trump tariffs: ‘Without doubt, we’re hitting a recession’

Traders leaving the New York Stock Exchange were trying to make sense of another day of volatility. Traders leaving the New York Stock Exchange after the bell closed on Monday were sanguine about ...

The Guardian - 2d

Will The Masters be delayed again after thunderstorms hit Augusta? Latest weather forecast

Monday’s practice session has been suspended

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Like a throttled down Ferrari: Lahm hits out at Italian football

Former Germany and Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has criticised the current state of once famed Italian football and compared it to one the nation's iconic car makers. "Today's Italian teams ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

This Masters rookie's mom hit golf balls on the day he was born

Washington's Joe Highsmith is one of 21 players making their debut at Augusta National.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

EU drops plans to hit American bourbon with retaliatory tariffs

Drink removed from draft list after lobbying from whiskey-making Ireland and wine-producing Italy and France. US politics live – latest updates Amid the economic maelstrom of Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - 1d

Loss of Federal Child Care Funds Hits Working Parents Hard

An end to government-backed scholarships and deep cuts to the Office of Child Care squeeze struggling families looking for affordable preschool and day care options.

Inc. - 1d

Trump tariffs will hit UK economic growth, BoE official warns

Clare Lombardelli says import taxes will ‘depress activity’ but impact on inflation is less clear

Financial Times - 1d

Sabres' playoff drought hits 14 seasons: Why they fell short again

The Buffalo Sabres' run of futility matches the NFL's New York Jets for longest active playoff drought in professional sports.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Why the EU takes no pleasure in hitting back at Trump’s tariffs

Also in this newsletter: Italy cracks down on ticket scams at Rome’s landmarks

Financial Times - 1d

Germany's Red Cross sends aid to quake-hit Myanmar

Yahoo News - 1d

China hits US imports with additional retaliatory tariff of 50%

Beijing to match new duties imposed by Donald Trump with effect from Thursday as trade war escalates

Financial Times - 18h

Ange Postecoglou hits back at critics: ‘Everything Tottenham does is wrong’

Postecoglou admitted that the ‘general sentiment’ is that he should be sacked even if he leads Spurs to Europa League success

Yahoo Sports - 16h

EU hits back at Trump, US with tariffs on US goods

Member states of the European Union (E.U.) have agreed to tariffs on a range of U.S. products in response to President Trump's sweeping new import taxes. EU states voted Wednesday to “introduce ...

The Hill - 17h

Rice: Set-piece coach said cross; Saka said hit it

Declan Rice revealed the role Bukayo Saka played in his first freekick against Real Madrid on Tuesday, saying his Arsenal teammate encouraged him to "go for it" despite set-piece coach Nicolas ...

ESPN - 13h

Ineos abandons America’s Cup challenge and hits out at Ben Ainslie

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has abandoned plans to challenge for the next America’s Cup, accusing Ben Ainslie of dragging his heels over settlement negotiations that would have allowed both their teams to ...

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Iran hit with new sanctions ahead of nuclear talks with US

The United States imposed new sanctions on Iran on Wednesday, days before the Islamic republic’s scheduled talks with Washington this weekend in Oman. The Treasury Department designated five ...

The Hill - 13h

Ange hits back at 'glass half-empty' Spurs critics

Embattled Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou accused the club's critics of a negative agenda on Wednesday as he prepared for a pivotal game of his second season in charge.

ESPN - 13h

Death Toll in Dominican Republic Roof Collapse Hits 113

The scene at a nightclub in Santo Domingo was increasingly grim as bodies but no more survivors were recovered.

The New York Times - 12h

Cricketer De Villiers gets a Masters hit with pal Bezuidenhout

South African cricket legend A.B. de Villiers was bowled over at Augusta National on Wednesday thanks to his golfing pal Christiaan Bezuidenhout.Bezuidenhout admits he wouldn't want the same chance ...

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Why Trump is hitting China on trade - and what might happen next

There is much more to this than straightforward retaliation, writes John Sudworth, and it traces back to his first term.

BBC News - 6h

Death Toll in Dominican Republic Roof Collapse Hits 113

The scene at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, where the roof collapsed early Tuesday killing at least 184, was increasingly grim as bodies but no more survivors were recovered.

The New York Times - 4h

Sky in talks to bring hit US series ‘Saturday Night Live’ to the UK

The broadcaster is in advanced negotiations to produce a version of the long-running comedy series for the first time

Financial Times - 3h

After hurricane’s direct hit on the Masters, this is how it will affect play

The devastating effects of Hurricane Helene remain glaringly and somewhat chillingly apparent in Georgia’s third biggest city. Apart from here at Augusta National.

Yahoo Sports - 25m