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No. 8 FSU baseball sweeps Virginia Tech behind strong weekend from starting pitchers
Florida State baseball's starting pitching dazzled in a weekend sweep over Virginia Tech, with Wes Mendes having a strong day in Sunday's 4-2 win.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
US tech tariff exemption will be temporary, says Trump
US president says products given reprieve will fall under separate regimeFinancial Times - 1h -
What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Tech—and You
This week on Uncanny Valley, our hosts look at the impacts this trade war will have on the products we all use and how you can best navigate this new normal.Wired - 2d -
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
The National Weather Service is no longer providing translations of its products after its contract with an artificial intelligence company was allowed to lapseABC News - 6d -
West Virginia uses a familiar recipe to clinch series over Houston
Over the last eight games and for most of their season, West Virginia's offense has carried their team while timely pitching has helped close out wins. On Saturday night against Houston, that same ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs
Financial markets have been roiled since President Trump imposed stiff tariffs on China, where Apple and other tech companies make many of their products.CNBC - 1d -
Trump Adds Tariff Exemptions for Smartphones, Computers and Other Electronics
A long list of electronic products got a reprieve for now from at least some of the levies on China, which had been expected to take a toll on tech giants like Apple.The New York Times - 1d -
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 - 2d -
Texas Tech basketball earns transfer portal commitment from Washington State's LeJuan Watts
The Texas Tech basketball team added a transfer portal commitment from Washington State's LeJuan Watts on Saturday. Here's what he brings to Tech.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Tech C.E.O.s Spent Millions Courting Trump. It Has Yet to Pay Off.
With inauguration donations and Mar-a-Lago visits, leaders of the biggest tech companies sought favor with the president in an attempt to steer regulation and tariffs, to little avail.The New York Times - 1d -
What to Know About Trump’s Antitrust Efforts Against Tech Giants
The Trump administration will take Meta to court this week, continuing an aggressive effort to rein in the power of the biggest tech companies. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - 15h -
Nasdaq set to lead Dow, S&P 500 higher on tech tariff pause amid mixed signals
Nasdaq-100 futures indicated tech stocks would lead U.S. stocks higher as a new week of trading got under way Sunday night, though investors noted confusion remained after mixed signals from the ...MarketWatch - 25m -
Big Tech’s Tariff Chaos + A.I. 2027 + Llama Drama
“How do we navigate this new uncertain climate?”The New York Times - 2d -
Sports teams adopt tactile tech for blind and low-vision fans
Professional sports teams are partnering with startups to introduce technology for blind and visually impaired fans to better experience live games.CNBC - 12h -
FirstFT: Trump warns US tech tariff exemption will be temporary
Also in today’s newsletter, Russia targets Ukrainian city on Palm Sunday, and a British MP is barred from entering Hong KongFinancial Times - 2h -
WVU receiver Jaden Bray looks for bounce-back after missing 2024
Apr. 12—MORGANTOWN — West Virginia redshirt senior wide receiver Jaden Bray has been unlucky when it comes to catching the injury bug. He's been injured in two of his four seasons in college ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Kartsonas and Sauve lead WVU to sweep over Houston, 30th win of 2025
West Virginia’s Jack Kartsonas made his first start of the 2025 season on Sunday, tossing seven shutout innings as the Mountaineers beat Houston 11-4, sweeping the three-game series over the ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Apple, Google, Cash App alums ditch Big Tech to build on bitcoin, fueled by VC money and friendly White House
In Austin, Apple, Google, and Cash App alums ditch big paychecks for bitcoin, backed by VCs, crypto friendly policy and belief that this time, it is different.CNBC - 1d -
Tech CEO allegedly defrauded investors lured by AI of $40 million, feds say
The nate app was not powered by advanced AI technology at all, but by human workers, according to the indictment.CBS News - 11h -
Wall Street stock futures rise after temporary US tech tariff exemption
Gains come after two weeks of wild swings in financial marketsFinancial Times - 2h -
As Tariffs Hit, Americans Are Racing to Buy Car Seats, iPhones and Christmas Gifts
Many Americans have purchased foreign-made products out of fears that companies could start to raise prices soon.The New York Times - 1d -
Reynolds refuses to say if British Steel furnaces can keep running
The government took control of the steelworks to prevent Chinese owners Jingye shutting down production.BBC News - 13h -
UK suspends import tariffs to ease strain for British businesses
Levies cut on 89 products to support domestic companies against Trump’s trade warFinancial Times - 11h -
Peter Navarro denies tensions with Elon Musk after Musk calls him a 'moron'
Top White House trade aide Peter Navarro denied tensions between him and tech mogul Elon Musk, another senior Trump adviser, days after the billionaire tech mogul called the Harvard-trained ...NBC News - 10h -
Peter Navarro denies tensions with Elon Musk after Musk calls him a 'moron'
Top White House trade aide Peter Navarro denied tensions between him and tech mogul Elon Musk, another senior Trump adviser, days after the billionaire tech mogul called the Harvard-trained ...NBC News - 10h -
The Best Cat Toys for Your Furry Friend (2025)
Based on years of testing with our cats, these are our favorite WIRED-approved, tech-y cat toys and scratchers.Wired - 2d -
NBA rescinds Anthony Edwards' 18th technical foul, so Wolves star won't be suspended vs. Jazz on Sunday
If Edwards' tech had held up, he would've missed the regular-season finaleCBS Sports - 1d -
UK start-ups consider switch to US as funding falls to post-pandemic low
Leading British tech groups explore moving headquarters in effort to tap deep-pocketed American investorsFinancial Times - 20h -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Reducing Car Imports and Idling Factories
A few carmakers have closed factories, laid off workers or shifted production in response to the auto tariffs that took effect last week.The New York Times - 3d -
GM cutting jobs, idling Canadian electric van plant due to 'market demand'
General Motors is cutting production of its all-electric delivery vans at a plant in Canada ahead of idling the facility through much of this year.CNBC - 2d -
Why kosher-for-Passover Coca-Cola is going viral among non-Jewish shoppers
The product, distinguished by its yellow cap, is made with cane sugar rather than high-fructose corn syrup. Some people can’t get enough.MarketWatch - 1h -
US Tariffs Could Make Smartphones Dumber
Donald Trump’s tariffs are likely to make tech manufacturers more risk averse—which could stymie innovation in favor of keeping costs down.Wired - 2d -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs
President Donald Trump exempted smartphones, computers, and other tech devices and components from his new tariffs, new guidance from U.S.NBC News - 1d -
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
It follows concerns that tech prices could skyrocket, as many gadgets are made in China, with the US president saying he will give more detail on Monday.BBC News - 22h -
Trump tariffs on China will soon bring 'irreversible' damage to many American businesses
Apple's iPhone and other tech got a reprieve from Trump's China tariffs policy, but most businesses will soon face 'irreversible' damage from the trade war.CNBC - 8h -
General Motors temporarily halts a Canada assembly plant because of low demand
Canada’s subsidiary of General Motors says that it's temporarily halting production and cutting staff at an assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, because of lower-than-expected demand for its ...ABC News - 2d -
Woot Spring Gaming Sale - Save On Controllers, Headsets, And Other Gaming Hardware
Woot’s Spring Video Game Sale is now live, offering steep discounts on all sorts of gaming hardware and accessories--plus a selection of Switch, PS5, and Xbox games--through April 30. Many ...GameSpot - 2d -
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 - 1d -
Wood to Whiskey | Sunday on 60 Minutes
With a history spanning 2,000 years, oak barrels are much more than containers — they are a vital ingredient in the production of bourbon whiskey. Sunday, Bill Whitaker takes us inside the largest ...CBS News - 1d -
Surveillance is in, perks out. Bosses have dropped their masks, but gen Z is fighting back | Sarah Manavis
Employees are choosing to opt out of a new era of corporate malignity, epitomised by Elon Musk. Almost any workplace study in the last decade will tell you that the death of productivity – and the ...The Guardian - 17h
