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Trade War Forces Tough Question for Retailers: Raise Prices or Eat the Cost?
A trade war with China and tariff threats on other countries are ramping up pressure on stores that sell products from overseas — which, for some categories, is just about all of them.The New York Times - 4d -
Karl Rove urges Trump to avoid tariff ‘happy talk’ amid economic uncertainty
Longtime Republican operative and Fox News contributor Karl Role urged President Trump and his administration to avoid “happy talk” around tariffs amid the uncertainty around the country’s ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump’s ongoing 25% auto tariffs expected to cut sales by millions, cost $100 billion
DETROIT — As President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported vehicles remain in effect despite a pullback this week on other country-based levies, analysts are expecting massive global ...NBC News - 4d -
Patsy Cline's 'Lost Recordings' released 60 years after her death
More than 60 years after her tragic death, country music legend Patsy Cline still has more to share with the world after never-before-released recordings of the iconic star were discovered in a ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump tariffs live updates: Phones, computers, chips exempt from new tariffs
In a dramatic move Wednesday, Trump authorized a 90-day pause in the higher tariffs for most countries he announced last week while maintaining a 10% universal tariff.ABC News - 3d -
Trump’s already skirting due process. Now he’s musing about deporting citizens | Moira Donegan
Amid a series of sadistic expulsions, the White House says Trump has reflected kicking Americans out of the country. They’re rounding people up, and you could be next. The Trump administration ...The Guardian - 3d -
Dozens reported killed in east Congo as government, Rwanda-backed rebels trade blame
Congolese authorities say at least 50 people were killed in weekend attacks in the country's conflict-hit east where government forces are fighting Rwanda-backed rebelsABC News - 3d -
Khanna believes manufacturing 'isn’t going to come here' due to Trump's tariffs
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) believes manufacturing “isn’t going to come” to the U.S. despite the Trump administration placing tariffs on countries to do so. Khanna, who represents Silicon Valley, ...The Hill - 3d -
Alfie Barbeary gives England a nudge as Bath win battle of bomb squads
Alfie Barbeary’s double helped to seal an emphatic victory in a battle between two West Country bomb squads as Bath booked their trip north for an Challenge Cup semi-final against Edinburgh and ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump, Xi "don't have any plans" to speak, trade representative says
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping "don't have any plans" to speak amid an escalating trade war between the two countries.CBS News - 2d -
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Trump increases tariffs on China to 125% while pausing tariffs beyond 10% for other countries; '60 Minutes' finds 75% of migrants deported to El Salvador prison had no criminal record.CBS News - 2d -
US deports 10 more alleged gang members to El Salvador, says Rubio
Secretary of state says ‘criminals’ were taken to country thanks to alliance between Trump and Nayib Bukele. The US has deported another 10 people that it alleges are gang members to El Salvador , ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘The Citizen Kane of rock movies’: glam rockers Slade and their bid for cinema greatness
Fifty years ago, the Black Country legends made Slade in Flame, about a band screwed by the music business. It tanked and almost finished them. Now, as it’s re-released, the film is being seen as a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Points then pints: Wolves boss hits pub with fans
Wolverhampton Wanderers coach Vitor Pereira is happy to swap the wine of his native Portugal for the beer of England's Black Country as he celebrates his side's 4-2 home win over Tottenham Hotspur ...ESPN - 2d -
China’s Xi Courts Vietnam as Trade War With the U.S. Mounts
Xi Jinping is in Southeast Asia to build bonds with countries that also face U.S. tariffs and have come under pressure from Washington to curb the transshipment of Chinese goods.The New York Times - 2d -
China warns UK government to treat Chinese owners of British Steel fairly
China has warned the U.K. government to treat the Chinese owners of British Steel fairly or risk undermining investor confidence in the country after British authorities took control of the companyABC News - 2d -
Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon
Brice Oligui Nguema had promised to relinquish power after he led a coup in 2023. He now is set to lead the oil-rich country for the next seven years.The New York Times - 2d -
In Canada’s Fight With Trump, Danielle Smith Is Playing Good Cop
Danielle Smith, the premier of the oil-rich province of Alberta, takes pride in her MAGA ties. As her country faces existential threats from President Trump, she thinks her party and her province ...The New York Times - 2d -
Sudan in ‘world’s largest humanitarian crisis’ after two years of civil war
NGOs and UN say country is ‘worse off than ever before’ with wide-scale displacement, hunger and attacks on refugee camps. Timeline: Sudan’s two years of war and its devastating toll Long ...The Guardian - 1d -
The NBA playoffs will, once again, be an international showcase of stars
Once again, the NBA playoffs are setting up to be a showcase for international stars. In a season where the five statistical champions were from five different countries, an NBA first — ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
A machine using ultrasound and AI can gauge the fattiness of a tuna fish
Seafood lovers know the fatty marbling is what makes tuna sashimi and sushi so tasty, so for the industry, it’s the fish’s level of fattiness that’s used to judge its quality and pricingABC News - 6d -
Where Were Big Tech’s CEOs on Tariffs?
Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, and other tech leaders refrained from making public statements while their companies collectively lost trillions. Their silence was both deafening and strategic.Wired - 5d -
Masters 2025: With a 2-shot lead, the time is now for Rory McIlroy at Augusta National
Rory McIlroy is looking for his first Masters win Sunday afternoon, which would make him just the sixth golfer in history to win the career grand slam.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 Masters: A golf fan's nirvana as Rory, Bryson battle for history, and a green jacket
Rory McIlroy's Masters futility and frustration is well-known. He's 24 hours away from shedding labels and making history at Augusta National. One man is in his way: The last to serve him ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The Assassination of Jeff German
A Las Vegas journalist is stabbed to death while investigating claims a boss was toxic. Did his reporting make him a target? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.CBS News - 3d -
Fan reaches into Mike Trout's glove to snatch a catch away from Angels outfielder
A fan grabbed the ball out of Mike Trout's glove after the Los Angeles Angels star reached into the right field stands Saturday night to make what appeared to be a great catch. Trout raced into ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Defense wins day at second Eastern Washington scrimmage with 'few starting spots locked down'
Apr. 12—After the offense starred in Eastern Washington's first spring scrimmage a week ago, on Friday at Roos Field the Eagles' defense showed that it, too, could make the big plays. The Eagles' ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Morgantown falls to Urbana (Md.) on Friday, defeats No. 1 Jefferson Saturday morning
Apr. 12—MORGANTOWN — If you were anywhere near Kendrick Family Ballpark on Friday night, you would've heard no shortage of the ping of a bat making contact with a baseball as the Morgantown and ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Juventus hope to complete loan deal for Rasmus Hojlund before the start of the Club World Cup
Rasmus Hojlund’s second season stats at Manchester United make for grim reading with the 22-year-old managing only three Premier League goals all season.Only two of them have come under Ruben ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Fan reaches into Mike Trout's glove to snatch a catch from Angels outfielder
A fan snatched the ball out of Mike Trout’s glove after the Los Angeles Angels star reached into the right field stands to make what appeared to be a great catchABC News - 3d -
Arsenal identify Real Madrid talent as next Odegaard with €30-40m proposal expected
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a bold move for one of Real Madrid’s most promising youngsters, Arda Guler. According to SPORT, the Premier League side is planning to make an offer between €30 m...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Manchester United XI vs Newcastle – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester United make the trip to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.Ruben Amorim’s side were left disappointed after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser on Thursday night. ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Mourinho says former player made claim that should embarrass current Chelsea team
Chelsea’s legendary title winning 2004-2005 season is now 20 years old, making a perfect moment for something like Matt Law’s piece for the Daily Telegraph which is comprised of three exclusive in...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Fan reaches into Trout's glove to snatch a catch
On Saturday in Houston, in the right-field corner of Daikin Park, a fan grabbed the ball out of Mike Trout's glove after the Los Angeles Angels star reached into the right-field stands to make what ...ESPN - 3d -
How To Solve Eight Realms In Eight Months In Blue Prince
Are you ready to solve Eight Realms in Eight Months in Blue Prince ? You're going to stumble upon this puzzle a few hours into your playthrough. However, you won't have all the information to ...GameSpot - 3d -
Blue Origin unveils designer space suits for historic all-female crew
Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket is scheduled to launch into space Monday carrying an all-female crew that includes music superstar Katy Perry and entrepreneur Amanda Nguyen, who will be making ...NBC News - 3d -
Arne Slot Smashes Liverpool Record in West Ham United Victory
Arne Slot Makes History as Liverpool Defeat West Ham UnitedWhen Liverpool appointed Arne Slot to succeed Jürgen Klopp in the summer of 2024, many anticipated a transitional period. What few ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
U.S. Nuclear Talks With Iran Move Forward
In a first meeting, the United States and Iran show signs of pragmatism and limited aims, which would make success more likely. But hard-liners on both sides — and Israel — are bound to balk.The New York Times - 2d -
Real Madrid set out Erling Haaland plan if Vinicius Junior heads to Saudi Arabia
Real Madrid could make a sensational transfer move for Erling Haaland if Vinicius Junior leaves for Saudi Arabia in 2025.In what would be a sensational double transfer deal, Los Blancos are ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
RailRiders sweep doubleheader from Rochester
MOOSIC — After earning a third straight walk-off win in the first game of a doubleheader, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders decided to make things easy in the second game. Sean Boyle and two ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
