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In Syria, an Account of Life Under al-Assad
From Syria, an account of life under siege sets a path for the country’s future.The New York Times - 2d -
China to reduce the number of Hollywood films allowed amid trade war
China's film arm said Thursday it would "moderately reduce the number of American films imported" into the country. The country was once a vital market for U.S. blockbusters.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
LeBron James is plastic, it's fantastic: Mattel unveils Ken doll modeled after Lakers star
LeBron James is bringing big Ken-ergy to the toy world. Barbie maker Mattel announced the Lakers star is the first professional male athlete to have a Ken doll modeled in his likeness.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Extreme weather stretches from coast to coast
The Northeast was blasted with unusually cold winter weather over the weekend, with snow and ice bringing treacherous conditions. It comes as the West grapples with near-record heat. NBC News' ...NBC News - 2d -
Newcastle demolition job shows size of gulf that has opened over Manchester United
Newcastle United used to bring out a DVD to celebrate victories like this over Manchester United, now they just laugh and mock how bad their old nemesis has become.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NBA playoffs, betting, odds, lines: Oklahoma City Thunder complete best NBA regular season ATS in 35 years
The Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-100 on Sunday and covered as 12.5-point favorites to bring their regular-season record to 55-23-4 (70.5%) against the spread.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
A new start after 60: I had a breakdown, the old me died – and I cried for the first time in my life
David Williams lost his mother, his marriage fell apart and he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. But it took one more blow to bring him to tears. David Williams was 17 when his mother died of ...The Guardian - 1d -
'They need him' - How Rice shone while other Arsenal stars were rested
Rice assisted Thomas Partey's goal which opened the scoring, however, striker Yoane Wissa scored late in the second half to bring the Bees level. "He's so dependable for this team", Richards said, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
China says it's raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%
China says it is raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, escalating the trade war between the two countries.CBS News - 4d -
Investors Seeking Safety Look to German Government Bonds
The country’s debt is in demand amid the chaos in financial markets spurred by whipsawing U.S. tariff policies.The New York Times - 3d -
Harriet Tubman museum in NJ committed to preserving history after temporary removal from website
Philadelphia-area cultural organizations like the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey in Cape May are working to preserve the country's history.CBS News - 3d -
Beijing Tells City Residents to Stay Home as Strong Winds Hit China
Beijing residents were told to stay home, tourist sites were closed and thousands of flights were canceled across the country.The New York Times - 2d -
US reveals status of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was erroneously deported
The Trump administration told a judge on Saturday that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man deported to El Salvador in error, is still in a prison in that country.ABC News - 2d -
Top Alabama high school football recruits in the class of 2026
Alabama typically produces some of the best talent in the country. Here are the top 10 recruits in the 2026 class.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Japanese companies struggle to meet quotas for disabled workers
Employment records are broken every year but the country has a shrinking workforce, putting pressure on staffing policiesFinancial Times - 1d -
How policies in Ireland and Chile hit disabled people’s job prospects
The European nation has one of the largest employment gaps among OECD members and compares poorly against the South American countryFinancial Times - 1d -
How India’s middle-class debt crisis is threatening growth
A rise in unsecured credit among a consumer group that symbolises the country’s investment potential is hurting its economic ambitionsFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump Cracks Down on Cuba and Its Medical Missions Around the World
The administration has begun to pull the U.S. visas of foreign officials in countries that pay the Cuban government for doctors and nurses.The New York Times - 1d -
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 - 4d -
Why Iran’s Supreme Leader Came Around to Nuclear Talks With Trump
Top Iranian officials pressed the country’s leader to reverse his position, arguing that the risk of war with the United States and the worsening economic crisis could topple the regime.The New York Times - 3d -
Tesla Halts Orders in China on U.S. Imported Models
An “order” button was removed from Tesla’s Chinese website after Beijing raised tariffs on U.S. imports in response to President Trump’s levies against the country.The New York Times - 3d -
Tesla Halts Orders in China on U.S. Imported Models
An “order” button was removed from Tesla’s Chinese website after Beijing raised tariffs on U.S. imports in response to President Trump’s levies against the country.The New York Times - 3d -
UK Parliament meets in emergency Saturday session to approve rescue of British Steel
U.K. lawmakers are returning to Parliament from their Easter break to approve an emergency rescue of the country’s last remaining factory that makes steel directly from raw materialsABC News - 3d -
Arizona basketball has elite recruiting class after commitment of 5-star Brayden Burries
Brayden Burries, Koa Peat, Dwayne Aristode and Bryce James make up the Arizona Wildcats recruiting class, one of the country's best.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Homeland Security Email Tells a US Citizen to 'Immediately' Self-Deport
An email sent by the Department of Homeland Security instructs people in the US on a temporary legal status to leave the country. But who the email actually applies to—and who actually received ...Wired - 2d -
How Brexit, a Startling Act of Economic Self-Harm, Foreshadowed Trump’s Tariffs
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 was sold to voters as a magic bullet that would revitalize the country’s economy. Its impact is still reverberating.The New York Times - 2d -
Central Myanmar shaken by new quake following late March temblor
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has struck in central Myanmar in one of the biggest aftershocks since a massive 7.7 magnitude on March 28 in the same part of the countryABC News - 2d -
Ecuador's incumbent president and a leftist lawyer again vie for the top job in a runoff election
A conservative young millionaire and a leftist lawyer are again the choices before Ecuadorians heading to the polls for the country’s second presidential runoff election in less than two yearsABC News - 2d -
Voters in Gabon await results of presidential election, with likely victory for coup leader
Voters in Gabon are waiting for the results of the central African nation’s presidential election, which the country’s military rulers hope will legitimize their grip on powerABC News - 2d -
Southeast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations
Several Southeast Asian countries are kicking off their annual water festival holiday, an occasion for merrymaking during what is usually the hottest time of the yearABC News - 2d -
How Brexit, a Startling Act of Economic Self-Harm, Foreshadowed Trump’s Tariffs
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 was sold to voters as a magic bullet that would revitalize the country’s economy. Its impact is still reverberating.The New York Times - 1d -
As Ukraine’s Politics Heat Back Up, a Former President Sees an Opening
Petro O. Poroshenko, who led the country before Volodymyr Zelensky, said that peace talks could be smoothed if opposition figures were included in the government.The New York Times - 1d -
As Ukraine’s Politics Heat Back Up, a Former President Sees an Opening
Petro O. Poroshenko, who led the country before Volodymyr Zelensky, said that peace talks could be smoothed if opposition figures were included in the government.The New York Times - 1d -
Zelenskyy says if Russia not stopped in Ukraine, war could escalate
Three years after Russia's full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses the state of the war and his country's relationship with the U.S.CBS News - 1d -
Trump’s Tariffs Leave No Safe Harbor for American Importers
For companies that have shifted factory production from China to other countries, the latest tariffs have undermined their strategy while sowing paralysis.The New York Times - 1d -
China's Xi says 'protectionism will lead nowhere' as he starts Southeast Asia outreach amid tariff worries
His comments, in an article for Vietnam's Nhan Dan newspaper, come he begins a series of state visits to the country, Malaysia and Cambodia from April 14 to 18.CNBC - 1d -
Can Nigeria Help Save the Pangolins Amid a Global Wildlife Crime Crisis?
The country has been known as a hub for the trade in illegal wildlife. But it has been stepping up enforcement as concerns grow about the depletion of certain species and the growing role of ...The New York Times - 4d -
Shipping companies to pay for carbon dioxide produced by vessels
Compromise deal falls far short of carbon levy poor countries were hoping for. Shipping companies will have to pay for the carbon dioxide produced by their vessels for the first time under new ...The Guardian - 4d -
Congolese forces rescue at least 40 hostages abducted by Islamic State-linked rebels
Congolese forces have rescued at least 40 hostages held by Islamic State-linked rebels after an intense battle with the extremists in the country’s hard-hit eastern regionABC News - 3d -
Poland's divisions on display as presidential candidates bicker in a live TV debate
Bickering and chaos were on display in a presidential debate in Poland as eight candidates met to discuss existential matters for this country on NATO’s eastern flank — including fears of Russia ...ABC News - 3d