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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 -
DOGE Is Far Short of Its Goal, and Still Overstating Its Progress
Elon Musk now says his group will produce only 15 percent of the savings it promised. But even that estimate is inflated with errors and guesswork.The New York Times - 3d -
Citizenship and naturalization are under attack
Even immigrants who meet all the legal requirements for naturalization are being made to jump through unnecessary hoops to slow down their path to U.S. citizenship.The Hill - 2d -
Inside how IBM and the Masters create 'Hole Insights' thorough history; what features could come next?
The Masters and IBM made major updates to 'Hole Insights' for 2025, giving fans even more data and context to shots around Augusta NationalCBS Sports - 2d -
Pacers' reserves rally from 27 points down to end season with 50 wins in 2OT epic vs. Cavs
The Pacers were the great entertainers even in a meaningless Game No. 82. Indiana's bench rallied from a massive hole to pull off an exciting win.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Bahoya and Uzun hope Heidenheim win will spur them on to defeat Tottenham on Thursday
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya and Can Uzun reflected on Eintracht Frankfurt's triumph over Heidenheim this evening, with the French winger expressing his happiness regarding his performance."That was an ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump Tariffs Could Raise iPhone Prices, But Affordable Options Remain
Even if gadget prices surge, we have plenty of cheaper options, like buying last year’s phone model instead of the latest and greatest.The New York Times - 23h -
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 -
10 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.Wired - 4d -
One Man’s Quest to Reforest the Rio Grande Valley
The Tamaulipan thorn forest once covered 1 million acres on both sides of the US-Mexico border. Restoring even a fraction of it could help the region cope with the ravages of a warming world.Wired - 4d -
Maher praises ‘gracious and measured’ Trump after White House visit
Comedian and talk show host Bill Maher praised President Trump after their late March meeting at the White House, describing him as “gracious and measured.” Maher, who was critical of Trump even ...The Hill - 3d -
There’s a place for audience participation, but ‘chicken jockey’ chaos takes it too far | Kate Maltby
Barrages of popcorn and even live poultry are featuring at screenings of A Minecraft Movie. ‘Chicken jockey!” If you know what this phrase means, you’re either a preteen boy or have accompanied one ...The Guardian - 3d -
Eagles Close Spring Ball With One Final Scrimmage
BC wrapped up its month-and-a-half spring ball season with one last controlled scrimmage on Saturday. The sidelines were packed gain with recruits and even some players' families who made the trip ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UFC 314 results: Dominick Reyes sleeps Nikita Krylov with clean, counter right to continue career comeback
MIAMI – Dominick Reyes keeps proving that he's indeed fully back. The former UFC light heavyweight title challenger distanced himself even more from the career rut that had his UFC stay in question ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
🔬 The Debrief on a high-flying Saturday in MLS
It was a superb evening of action in MLS. We had surprise blowouts, streaks broken, and plenty of superb goals to write home about.Here is what went down across all the matches on Saturday. What ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
I’m nearly 60, but my father’s indifference towards me still stings
It’s deeply human to seek approval and recognition from a parent, even when we are fully grown. The question I’m a man in my late 50s. My parents were teenagers when I was born. They married so ...The Guardian - 3d -
Garnacho Gets 7, Mazraoui With 5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Poor Loss Vs Newcastle United
Manchester United faced off against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park earlier this evening as they looked to secure all three points on the road in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a slow ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Lando Norris left searching for answers after disappointing Bahrain GP
Briton third behind teammate Piastri and Russell Norris: ‘I’m nowhere near the capability I have’ Lando Norris has insisted he remains confident in his abilities, even as he admitted he has no ...The Guardian - 2d -
Civilian deaths in Sumy attack may force Washington to get tough with Putin
Talks between US and Russia continue unabated as attacks on Ukraine’s cities appear to have stepped up . Even by the warped standards of wartime, Russia’s Sunday morning attack on Sumy was ...The Guardian - 2d -
Verstappen recovers from 'ridiculous' setbacks to finish 6th at Bahrain GP
A qualifying master class put Formula 1 defending champion Max Verstappen on course for victory in Japan last week but on Sunday in Bahrain he was far off the pace. At one stage Verstappen even ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mikal Bridges plays 6 seconds vs. Nets to keep Ironman streak alive
The streak lives on — though on this day, Mikal Bridges couldn’t wait to get off the floor. Not even seven seconds after the ball tipped at Barclays Center in the season finale between Bridges’ ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ten birdies not enough as Rose falls to McIlroy in Masters playoff
Justin Rose says he produced some of the finest golf of his career at the 89th Masters, but even with a 10-birdie final round, he didn't leave Augusta National with a green jacket."Definitely I'm ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
"I saw a deserved win for Eintracht" - Heidenheim head coach Schmidt
Frank Schmidt gave a brutal but realistic take on his Heidenheim side's defeat at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt this evening. The long serving manager felt the result was just rewards for the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Journo spotted what ‘disconsolate’ Man Utd star did after ‘painful’ Newcastle defeat, he deserves better
Manchester United fell to a 14th league defeat at the hands of Newcastle United on Sunday evening, setting in stone that the 2024/2025 campaign will be their worst-ever of the Premier League era.To ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Champions League race: Seven points separates six teams in Serie A
The race for the Champions League positions grew even tighter in Serie A after the 32nd round of 2024-25 fixtures over the weekend, and now just seven points separates six teams between fourth and ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
