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Fridrik Olafsson, Grandmaster Who Led Iceland’s Rise in Chess, Dies at 90
At a time before his country became a chess powerhouse, he defeated four world champions, including Bobby Fischer and another in an unlikely turn of events.The New York Times - 1h -
How Trump’s Auto Tariffs Are Landing in an English Car Making Town
President Trump’s auto tariffs remain in place even after he paused many other levies. In Solihull, where Jaguar Land Rover employs 9,000 people and has suspended exports to the United States, ...The New York Times - 17h -
Dr. Oz Pushed for AI Health Care in First Medicare Agency Town Hall
Dr. Oz, who now controls the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and its $1.5 trillion budget, promoted the idea that AI avatars could replace frontline health care workers.Wired - 2d -
India rebuffs China’s BYD as Trump trade war creates openings
Also in this newsletter, ecommerce companies head to small towns and RBI cuts the repo rateFinancial Times - 5h -
Paddington Returns to His Bench. Order Is Restored.
Two men vandalized a statue of England’s beloved storybook bear last month. On Wednesday, he was returned to his bench in the town of Newbury — with a marmalade sandwich, of course.The New York Times - 1d -
House Dem says she regrets voting for Laken Riley Act
Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) said at a CNN town hall Thursday that she regrets her vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act. “As I’ve thought about it over the past couple of months, I probably would ...The Hill - 5h