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What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a key part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.BBC News - 1d -
Tech stocks have worst day since Covid pandemic, led by plunge in Apple
Technology stocks plummeted Thursday after President Donald Trump's new tariff policies sparked widespread market panic.CNBC - 12h -
Tariffs will likely raise much less money than White House projects, economists say
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said tariffs would raise about $600 billion to $700 billion a year. Economists say that's nearly impossible.CNBC - 1d -
Pérez in talks with teams about F1 return as Lawson reflects on demotion
Former Red Bull driver was replaced two years early New Zealander says he didn’t see own demotion coming The former Red Bull driver Sergio Pérez says he is in talks with Formula One teams about ...The Guardian - 1d -
Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup teams ahead of Martinsville weekend
Chase Briscoe won last fall's Southern 500 and was the only driver to finish in the top five in both Darlington races last year.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lewis Hamilton ‘losing faith’ in Ferrari is a ludicrous claim
Lando Norris’s observation in Suzuka on Thursday that McLaren are “literally the only team that has two good drivers at the minute” felt for a second as if it might be seriously contentious. What ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Canadians pull back on U.S. trips, threatening to widen United States' $50 billion travel deficit
Some carriers are cutting back U.S. flights from Canada due to weaker demand.CNBC - 5d -
Elon Musk says xAI has acquired X in deal that values social media site at $33 billion
In a social media post on Friday, Elon Musk said his startup xAI has acquired his social media company X.CNBC - 4d -
The NHL and Rogers reportedly agree on 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights deal in Canada
The contract is the latest source of revenue for the league as the salary cap continues to climb.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Plaid raises funding at $6 billion valuation, enabling some employees to cash out
Plaid announced a new funding round that values the fintech company at less than half of its peak price tag four years ago.CNBC - 16h -
California wildfires left behind 9 billion pounds of toxic ash and debris | 60 Minutes
After the wildfires ravaged homes in Los Angeles, California, cleanup crews faced a new challenge: electric car batteries that can explode when damaged.CBS News - 11h -
Reflecting on TikTok’s Role in Society as New Ban Deadline Approaches
With a national ban increasingly unlikely, let’s reflect on how the app both sparks joy among users and raises mental health concerns.The New York Times - 6d -
Musk on Tesla vehicle attacks: 'That's somebody else's car'
Elon Musk has denounced the anti-Tesla vandalism that has been sparked by his role in President Trump's administration and the Department of Government Efficiency, stating that it is "insane" and ...The Hill - 3d -
'Adolescence' gets support from British leader as schools across UK will show series
The makers of hit Netflix show “Adolescence” have sparked a conversation on how to protect children from violent misogyny and other harmful content on social mediaABC News - 3d -
Trump's tariffs rollout beset by confusion, uncertainty and mixed messages
Trump has fulfilled a campaign promise to unleash sweeping tariffs, which has sparked fears of a global trade war and prompted a question: What's his endgame?NBC News - 8h -
$40B into the furnace: As OpenAI adds a million users an hour, the race for enterprise AI dominance hits a new gear
In a move that surprised the tech industry Monday, OpenAI said it has secured a monumental $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, catapulting its valuation to an unprecedented $300 billion -- ...VentureBeat - 3d -
OpenAI closes $40B funding round
OpenAI raised $40 billion from investors in its latest funding round, the ChatGPT maker announced Monday. The deal, which values the artificial intelligence (AI) company at $300 billion, was led ...The Hill - 2d -
OpenAI funding round could be cut by $10B if for-profit conversion doesn't occur by year-end
OpenAI’s massive private funding round could be slashed by as much as $10 billion if the company doesn’t restructure into a for-profit entity by Dec.NBC News - 3d -
Trump Administration Demands Additional Cuts at C.D.C.
In addition to reductions in agency personnel, federal regulators are demanding $2.9 billion in contract cancellations.The New York Times - 20h -
Timberwolves sale from Glen Taylor to Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez agreed to, moving forward
Taylor tried to stop the $1.5 billion sale and the two sides ended up in arbitration, but the deal is now going through.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Tariffs 'hard to come back from', says US pharma boss
Eli Lilly's boss tells the BBC he is doubtful tariffs will bring jobs to the US or raise billions in taxes.BBC News - 8h -
Flying Solo at a Pride Festival Was the Plan. Falling in Love Wasn’t.
Daniel Nester and Geno Yoscovits met nine years ago at a Pride event at a bar in Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Nester arrived alone, but left with a phone number and the spark of a possible new relationship.The New York Times - 6d -
Sexual assault allegations seem to be a badge of honor in Trump’s America. Was #MeToo an epic failure?
The push to end sexual violence has sparked a revenge campaign setting fire to women’s rights and pushing young men to the right. But organizers can learn from the movement’s losses. Dressed in his ...The Guardian - 4d -
Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona ticket demand skyrockets with 300,000 requests for 81,365 seats
Borussia Dortmund’s upcoming Champions League quarter-final clash against Barcelona has sparked an overwhelming surge of interest, far beyond what the club initially anticipated. According to their...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Opening weekend: Torpedo bats take over Bronx and internet + Sasaki's concerning start | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz recap all the action from Opening Weekend in MLB including the two diving into the "torpedo bats" that helped the Yankees mash homers over the weekend and spark ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Exclusive: Liverpool To Buy Everton’s Goodison Park for Car Park and Megastore
Liverpool FC to Buy £45m Goodison Park in Bold Megastore and Car Park MoveIn a move that’s sure to spark fierce discussion across Merseyside, Liverpool FC are reportedly close to finalising a deal ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
No. 2 Allegany beats No. 3 Northern, 4-3, on Monahan's walk-off home run
LAVALE — Northern put a scare into Allegany’s 31-game conference winning streak, but one Mackenzie Monahan swing lifted the Campers to victory. Allegany trailed 3-0 entering the fifth inning. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Cigarettes caused South Carolina's Table Rock Fire, Forestry Commission says
Three South Carolina men and a juvenile were charged with a misdemeanor Tuesday after authorities said their failure to properly put out their cigarettes sparked the Table Rock Fire, which has ...NBC News - 2d -
Real Madrid veteran shows unprecedented anger after tough challenge on Vinicius
Real Madrid secured their place in the Copa del Rey final, but the match against Real Sociedad was overshadowed by several contentious refereeing decisions that sparked outrage among the players ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Morning Report — Trump’s tariffs deepen US economic uncertainty
In today’s issue: President Trump’s rollout of steep tariffs aimed at allied trading partners on Wednesday sparked international head-shaking and renewed warnings at home about lasting U.S. ...The Hill - 22h -
Nintendo Switch 2's C Button Was A "Very Last-Minute Request"
Nintendo Switch 2's C button was a late addition, with a new interview stating it was added following a "very last-minute request." The Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2's mysterious C button sparked ...GameSpot - 14h -
Federal funding cuts are raising questions about university endowments. Here's what some are worth and how they work
Columbia is one of the richest universities with a $14.8 billion endowment. Still, covering federal funding cuts isn't as simple as smashing a piggy bank.CNBC - 2d -
Cliff Asness's AQR multi-strategy hedge fund returns 9% in the first quarter during tough conditions
The Apex strategy from Cliff Asness' firm, which combines stocks, macro and arbitrage trades with $3 billion in assets under management, gained 9% in Q1.CNBC - 2d -
Europe warns of "strong plan to retaliate" ahead of new Trump tariffs
European Union already intends to impose duties on U.S. goods worth some $28 billion in mid-April in response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs.CBS News - 2d -
Trump Media filing opens door for president to sell $2B in stock
Trump's social media company filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange commission that could allow the president's trust to sell more than $2 billion of shares.ABC News - 1d -
Manhattan's luxury real estate market sees best first quarter in six years
Manhattan apartment sales rose 29% in the first quarter, and the total value of apartment sales in the city reached $5.7 billion, up 56%.CNBC - 1d -
ACLU sues Trump administration over NIH grant cancellations
A coalition of health researchers, unions and other stakeholders filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the abrupt cancellation of billions of dollars in research grants by the National Institutes ...The Hill - 1d
