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Why Midwest Farmers Are Fighting an Ethanol Pipeline
A pipeline company is trying to seize land from hundreds of farmers. They’re fighting back.Inc. - 1d -
Trump Defends Tariff Strategy Amid Global Trade War and Market Chaos
Amid the doom and gloom in financial markets, President Trump continues to insist he’s got a plan.The New York Times - 1d -
Is Ethiopia at war again? A look at the rebellion in one of its most powerful regions
A loose collection of rebel groups is challenging Ethiopia’s military in one of the country’s most populous and powerful regionsABC News - 5h -
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 - 16h -
MLB Power Rankings: Mets, Cubs make huge leaps in Week 2
The team in Queens passed its torpedo-powered Bronx counterpart, while the Cubs cracked the top 10. Who else rose or fell?ESPN - 6h -
Companies See China as a Safe Harbor Amid Trump’s Tariffs
The heavy U.S. tariffs on other Asian countries have made China a more appealing option for companies scared to make a hasty decision amid upheaval in global trade.The New York Times - 1d -
China to limit number of American films imported from US amid tariff battle
China announced its decision to reduce the number of U.S. films shown in China amid the escalating trade war between the nations.ABC News - 16h -
Donald Trump bends to the power of the markets
But trade war with China and tariffs on most US imports still risk great harmFinancial Times - 17h -
Google’s new Ironwood chip is 24x more powerful than the world’s fastest supercomputer
Google unveils Ironwood, its seventh-generation TPU chip delivering 42.5 exaflops of AI compute power — 24x more than the world's fastest supercomputer — ushering in the "age of inference."VentureBeat - 1d -
Trump’s Trade War Is Strengthening China’s Soft Power
President Trump’s tariffs are boosting China’s global image even as they threaten to decimate its economy.Wired - 13h -
Amid Tension Around H.H.S. Cuts, Kennedy Meets With Tribal Leader
The health secretary’s appearance at a tribal self-governance conference brought collegial discussions and a bit of friction.The New York Times - 2d -
Detained South Sudanese opposition leader ousted amid party division
Some leaders of South Sudan's main opposition party have voted to replace the party's leader, two weeks after government forces arrested himABC News - 1d -
CNBC and Fox Business See Viewership Soar Amid Market Chaos
Viewership of Fox Business and CNBC has soared since President Trump’s tariffs created chaos in the global economy.The New York Times - 1d -
Administration pauses new miner safety measures amid pledge to reinvigorate coal
Safety advocates are bemoaning the delay of new safety standards to protect coal miners from deadly dust exposure.ABC News - 14h -
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 - 13h -
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 - 14h -
Rory McIlroy’s Masters hopes dive but Justin Rose blooms amid azaleas
Northern Irishman slips to 72 after finding water on 15th Rose shoots stunning 65 to race into three-shot lead There continues to be an absence of dull moments when Rory McIlroy is around. Just ...The Guardian - 11h -
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 - 12h -
Old foes Bayern and Dortmund face off amid spectre of European exit
Bayern Munich's home 'Klassiker' clash with Borussia Dortmund takes place on Saturday against the backdrop of potential Champions League elimination for both sides. The two clash in Kiel on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Inter ready to send offer to David amid Juventus, Arsenal and Barça talks
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Inter will send a €5m-a-year contract offer to Canada international Jonathan David, who is also in talks with Juventus, Barcelona and Arsenal.David is available as a ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
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 - 18h -
Reds' Hunter Greene tops MLB.com's starting pitcher power rankings
"It feels like the 25-year-old Greene has fully arrived as the elite force that has long been promised," MLB.com's Andrew Simon wrote.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Head of British military makes first Beijing visit in 10 years
Trip by Tony Radakin announced only by China’s government amid strained Sino-American relationsFinancial Times - 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 - 13h -
Why Nico Iamaleava would be wise to stay with Tennessee, eschew transfer portal amid reported contract talks
Returning for the 2025 season would be the smartest move for the still-developing quarterbackCBS Sports - 13h -
Stocks down again erasing some of Wednesday’s historic gains amid tariff turmoil
Stocks closed down again after the White House clarified that it will increase the tariff on imports from China to 145%. Meanwhile, the president said they are working on deals to get other ...NBC News - 11h -
Dollar slumps to 3-year low against euro
Analysts point to crisis of confidence in US currency amid chaotic rollout of Trump tariffsFinancial Times - 10h -
Geri Halliwell-Horner — a.k.a. Ginger Spice — brings girl power to a new generation with YA series
Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner discusses her new book, 'Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire,' and teases how the trilogy will end.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Madonna and Elton John make up after 20-year feud: 'Forgiveness is a powerful tool'
Elton John and Madonna's relationship is on the mend after a public feud that lasted for years. Madge says she and the Rocket Man have 'buried the hatchet.'Los Angeles Times - 2d -
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up at the end of the regular season
Where all 30 teams stand in the last week of the 2024-25 NBA regular season.ESPN - 17h -
Real Madrid star forward sends powerful message to Florentino Perez about his future
In the midst of growing speculation surrounding his future, Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has made a firm commitment to his current club, reassuring club president Florentino Perez that he ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
The power and pitfalls of protest: how to speak out without falling victim to Trump’s playbook | Jonathan Smucker
As mass protest surges against Trump and Musk, how can we show up as effectively as possible?. On Saturday I was heartened to be one of millions of Americans who took to the streets in cities and ...The Guardian - 48m -
Late Night Taps Into Trump’s Preoccupation With Water Pressure
Jimmy Fallon said the good news is that “more powerful shower heads are on the way. Bad news: They’re all made in China.”The New York Times - 4h -
Delta Drops Its 2025 Outlook as Trade War Heats Up
As travel plans vanish amid spiking uncertainty, the most profitable U.S. airline suspended its revenue, earnings, and second-half growth forecasts for the year.Inc. - 1d -
Senators call for probe into possible insider trading over Trump tariff reversal
Two Democrats are seeking answers from the White House about whether Trump administration officials engaged in insider trading amid the tariff rollbacks.ABC News - 15h -
What advisors are telling their clients after the latest bond market sell-off
As investors digest the latest bond market sell-off, advisors have tips about portfolio allocation amid continued market volatility.CNBC - 14h -
House Strikes Down $5 Overdraft Fee Limit, Sending Issue to Trump
Lawmakers also struck down a rule giving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau supervisory power over tech companies’ payments apps.The New York Times - 1d -
Google introduces Firebase Studio, an end-to-end platform that builds custom apps in-browser, in minutes
Devs and non-devs can use the cloud-based, Gemini-powered platform to build, launch, iterate and monitor apps, APIs, backends and frontends.VentureBeat - 1d -
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 - 1d
