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Global turmoil makes Britain’s productivity predicament even worse
The situation is dire and only active policymaking is going to make a differenceFinancial Times - 2d -
Los Angeles continues to see decline in film and TV production, report says
The news of decreasing film production in Los Angeles comes as lawmakers continue pushing for a revamped film and TV tax incentive program.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
UK Cuts Tariffs on Dozens of Products as Global Trade Tensions Rise
British officials also announced more financing for exporters as the country sought to protect firms hurt by tariffs.The New York Times - 1d -
Tariffs Affecting German Birkenstocks, Beer and Riesling
German products are caught in the tariff crosshairs.Inc. - 2d -
UK retail bosses raise fears of Chinese product ‘dumping’ due to Donald Trump’s tariffs
Companies flag signs of goods being diverted from US to Europe via platforms such as Temu, Shein and AmazonFinancial Times - 2d -
Garbage bag giant fined $8.25m for falsely claiming products were recycled plastic
Clorox, the company behind GLAD garbage bags, advertised them as made from 50% recycled plastic from the ocean. Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign Get our ...The Guardian - 2d -
US tech tariff exemption will be temporary, says Trump
US president says products given reprieve will fall under separate regimeFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
What Are Rare Earth Metals, the Exports Halted by China?
China’s new restrictions on exports of the metals could have an impact on the production of everything from LED lights to fighter jets.The New York Times - 1d -
6 Best Rain Jackets (2025): Cheap, Eco-Friendly, Hiking, and Running
When it rains, it pours. Here are our picks for cold, wet days—plus expert tips on deciphering product specs.Wired - 1d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
Trump: Semiconductor tariffs coming, but ‘You have to show a certain flexibility’
President Trump said Sunday that he would be announcing tariffs on semiconductors soon, though he suggested there could be exceptions for certain products. “The tariffs will be in place in the not ...The Hill - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Why It’s Impossible for Most Small Businesses to Manufacture in the US
American companies that make everything from keychains to mattresses say Chinese manufacturing is superior, and tariffs won’t be enough to shift production to the United States.Wired - 2d -
With Trump’s Tariffs, Europe Fears a Flood of Cheap Goods From China
President Trump’s tariffs on China could lead to a hazardous scenario for European countries: the dumping of artificially cheap products that could undermine local industries.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump’s Short Circuit on Electronics Tariffs Leaves Business Owners Confused
White House reversals on specific import duties are giving companies whiplash, which may get worse as the administration prepares entirely new tariffs for crucial products.Inc. - 22h -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Max Romeo was a great social commentator, railing against inequality and discord
The reggae singer best known for War Ina Babylon and Chase the Devil was most productive in the febrile political climate of 1970s Jamaica, but his influence remains undimmed. Jamaican reggae ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump defends tariff exemptions for electronics: Nobody getting 'off the hook'
President Trump defended his move on Friday to exempt some electronics from the escalating tariff war with China. He denied the announcement amounted to an "exception," arguing instead the products ...The Hill - 2d -
In the new musical 'Regency Girls,' young women in trouble discover empowerment on a road trip
"Regency Girls," a musical comedy about young women on a wild road trip in the Jane Austen-era, has its world premiere at the Old Globe in a production directed by Josh Rhodes.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Apple and other tech stocks rebound after Trump offers more tariffs guidance
Apple, Nvidia and other tech company stocks rebounded on Monday, after the Trump administration said tariffs affecting the electronics industry on products like smartphones are coming later.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Apple airlifted iPhones worth $2bn from India in March as Trump tariffs loomed
Tech giant stepped up production and chartered cargo flights with at least six jets to ensure sufficient inventory. Apple ’s main Indian suppliers Foxconn and Tata shipped nearly $2bn worth of ...The Guardian - 21h -
Weedkiller maker moves to settle suit over Parkinson’s disease claims
Syngenta has been besieged by lawsuits from people claiming its product caused the neurological condition. Besieged by thousands of lawsuits alleging that its paraquat weedkiller causes ...The Guardian - 21h -
Trump envoy demands Iran eliminate nuclear programme in apparent U-turn
Steve Witkoff’s switch from saying low-level production could continue seen as example of chaotic US foreign policy. Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has announced Iran must totally ...The Guardian - 21h -
Amazon emails sellers to gauge how Trump's tariffs are affecting their businesses
Amazon is reaching out to third-party merchants, who account for the majority of products the company sells, to gauge how President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are affecting their businesses.NBC News - 20h