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Shopping for an EV or Plug-In Hybrid? Here Are the Ones Built in the US
Donald Trump’s import tariffs will put pressure on the EV market. But these US-assembled battery-powered cars may avoid the worst of the price hikes.Wired - 20h -
Seager homers twice as Rangers avoid a sweep in Chicago, beat Cubs 6-2
Texas shortstop Corey Seager homered twice as the Rangers avoided a sweep in Chicago, beating the Cubs 6-2ABC News - 1d -
Tariff Uncertainty Is Freezing M&A and Dealmaking. It May Not Thaw for a While
Trump may have paused ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on most countries for now, but continued uncertainty has been freezing mergers and acquisitions.Inc. - 1d -
US Supreme Court orders return of wrongly deported migrant from prison in El Salvador
Ruling is latest blow to Trump administration’s tough immigration measuresFinancial Times - 5h -
Israel and Turkey begin talks to avoid conflict in Syria
Meeting aims to prevent ‘undesirable incidents’ as both countries expand military presence inside Arab stateFinancial Times - 12h -
This Instability May Be Worth It. Here’s Why.
Oren Cass makes the case for tariffs.The New York Times - 14h -
New Stephen King Novel Preorders Are Steeply Discounted - Never Flinch Releases May 27
Stephen King fans can get a terrific deal on his latest novel at Amazon. The hardcover edition of Never Flinch is available to preorder for $22.40 (was $32) ahead of its May 27 release. Never ...GameSpot - 11h -
PR campaign may have fuelled food study backlash, leaked document shows
Eat-Lancet report recommended shift to more plant-based, climate-friendly diet but was extensively attacked online. A leaked document shows that vested interests may have been behind a ...The Guardian - 2h -
Turkey and Israel hold talks to avoid accidental conflict in Syria
A Turkish official says Turkey and Israel have held technical talks aimed at preventing conflict between their troops in SyriaABC News - 19h -
Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise
The two sides have started talks to prevent conflicts between their troops in Syria, amid a growing rivalry for influence in the region.The New York Times - 9h -
Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power
On Thursday, Chinese officials retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs by imposing new restrictions on US movies. That’s a big blow to America’s cultural cachet in the nation.Wired - 13h -
Faisal Islam: Trump may have backtracked, but this is far from over
There is an anxious wait to find out what comes next - and if a currency war will follow.BBC News - 14h -
'I was stabbed with a syringe and almost died - but may never know why it happened'
Gary Lewis was stabbed with a syringe full of muscle relaxant in a seemingly random attack.BBC News - 5h -
Trump May Seek Judicial Oversight of Columbia, Potentially for Years
The Trump administration is discussing asking a judge to enforce any deal it reaches with the school, which the White House says has not done enough to address antisemitism.The New York Times - 5h -
Max Fried outduels high school teammate Jack Flaherty, helps Yankees beat Tigers 4-3 to avoid sweep
Max Fried threw seven scoreless innings to outduel high school teammate Jack Flaherty, Ben Rice hit a two-run homer in the seventh and AL MVP Aaron Judge drove in two more runs to help the New York ...ABC News - 1d -
Can Britain Be a ‘Sensible, Stable’ Haven in Trade War? Some See Potential.
The country faces several economic challenges but so far has avoided the worst of the turmoil afflicting targets of President Trump’s anger.The New York Times - 21h -
Stanley Cup Playoffs futures: Best bets, longshots, teams to avoid for the 2025 postseason
Here's an early look at who to back to win the Stanley Cup and who to stay away fromCBS Sports - 8h -
Supreme Court tepid on Trump while defending power to check president: ANALYSIS
As President Trump pushes the limits of executive power, the Supreme Court is avoiding confrontation with the White House while flexing its right of judicial review.ABC News - 11h -
Nintendo Switch Game Console Release Is Whipsawed by Tariff Threats
The company moved most of its manufacturing to Vietnam from China to avoid tariffs. But the unpredictability of President Trump’s plans has thrown Nintendo for a loop.The New York Times - 4h -
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment projected to be lower in 2026, estimates find. But tariffs may change that
New government inflation data points to a lower Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 compared to the 2.5% increase beneficiaries saw in 2025.CNBC - 11h -
What bank earnings say about the economy and investment climate may not be as clear this time
The nation's largest banks kick off first-quarter earnings this week as global markets whipsaw and recession odds fluctuate.CNBC - 10h -
2025 Masters takeaways: Rory McIlroy may not be different after all, Ludvig Åberg flashes maturity at Augusta
McIlroy appeared to be more poised entering his latest sojourn at Augusta National, but after Thursday, that does not appear to be the caseCBS Sports - 1h -
Walker tried to stop Dele Alli red: 'Heart kicked in'
Kyle Walker has said his "heart kicked in" when he attempted to persuade the referee to avoid showing Dele Alli a red card on his Como debut.ESPN - 1h -
Congo Repatriates 3 Americans Sentenced to Death Over Failed Coup
The men recently had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment for their role in an attempted coup last May in the central African nation.The New York Times - 1d -
Soil from the moon's far side suggests drier conditions than the side facing Earth
Soil and rocks returned from the moon's far side suggest it may be drier than the side constantly facing EarthABC News - 1d -
NOAA Staffing Cuts Threaten Years of Salmon Harvests
In Washington, where salmon is a multibillion dollar industry, government staff terminations and budget freezes may put salmon production at risk.The New York Times - 1d -
Why mortgage rates aren't falling—despite the tariff pause
Despite tariff relief, economic uncertainty may keep mortgage rates stubbornly high this year.CNBC - 10h -
Sony wins distribution rights to "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!"
A Los Angeles court ruled that Sony may take over distribution of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" which it produces, from CBS.CBS News - 6h -
As Trump’s trade war rages, the shipping industry wrestles with uncertainty and the risk of disruption
The Trump administration’s rapid escalation of tariffs “may be reshaping global trade flows,” says logistics-tech company Descartes.MarketWatch - 4h -
Arellano: The Thomas Mann House survived the Palisades fire. We should heed Mann's words
The Mann House hopes to bring back its fellows in May. Villa Aurora also survived but is closed indefinitely because it's yet to be cleaned.Los Angeles Times - 20h -
Southeast Asia, With Little Leverage, Seeks to Placate Trump on Trade
Southeast Asian leaders, their export-driven economies in peril, are trying to placate the president. “We may have to comply,” Thailand’s finance minister said.The New York Times - 16h -
How Will Trump’s China Tariffs Affect Prices? Here’s What Could Get More Expensive.
A broad variety of products made in China, including toys, clothing and electronics, may cost more. Shoppers could also see an impact from other tariffs.The New York Times - 13h -
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steps Down Amid Strained Ties Under Trump
The departure may complicate the already delicate relationship between Washington and Kyiv, which has been stressed by President Trump’s efforts to end the war.The New York Times - 8h -
How Fake AI Job Applications Pose Risks for Employers
Industry experts warn the surge in fake applicants is particularly bad for companies offering remote roles. The risk is that you may hire an impostor, who then hacks into your systems.Inc. - 1d -
South America officially proposes 64-team Fifa World Cup in 2030
The plan may eliminate qualifying in South America Expansion already in place for 48-team 2026 World Cup Alejandro Domínguez, the president of South American soccer’s ruling body Conmebol, made ...The Guardian - 8h -
Mt. Spokane grad Boden Gardner making strong first impression at EWU spring camp: 'He's pushing to get on the field'
Apr. 10—It may not have been the sort of realization that redirects the life of a young person, but it was a realization nonetheless to a young Boden Gardner that his first name wasn't spelled ...Yahoo Sports - 4h