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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 -
Top US law firms balk at backing Perkins’ challenge to Trump sanctions
Legal industry split over whether to join amicus brief against president’s order for fear of retaliationFinancial Times - 4d -
Ukraine’s bonds fall as ceasefire hopes fade
Investors fear Russian ‘slow-balling’ of talks reduces chances of extra payments linked to GDPFinancial Times - 3d -
Netanyahu pushes Israel to brink of constitutional crisis
Mass protests and strike threats rock country amid fears prime minister will defy Supreme CourtFinancial Times - 3d -
Don't deport us over health issue, say British couple in Australia
A Macclesfield woman fears she will have to leave Australia due to her medical condition.BBC News - 2d -
4/1: America Decides
Trump tariff fears mount; A discussion with the authors of "Fight: Inside The Wildest Battle For The White House"CBS News - 2d -
This Startup Says It Can Clean Your Blood of Microplastics
The elective medical industry is cashing in on plastic pollution fears, but the evidence of harm from microplastics is still deeply uncertain.Wired - 2d -
Private companies added 155,000 jobs in March, more than expected, ADP says
Payroll gains were stronger than expected in March, countering fears that the labor market and economy are slowing.CNBC - 1d -
The British winners and losers from Trump tariffs
Some UK exporters to the US see a chance to grow their firms, even as others fear a drop in sales.BBC News - 1h -
Measles vaccination clinics hit by funding cuts
The state has reported more than 400 cases of measles and health officials fear it will get worse.The Hill - 1h -
Slumping Oil Prices Reflect Intensifying Economic Worries
Fears that President Trump’s tariffs could slash global economic growth — and demand for oil — were weighing on the market.The New York Times - 11m -
Just like McCarthy, Trump spreads fear everywhere before picking off his targets | Kenan Malik
Arrests, blacklists and deportations are chilling reminders of the red scare that transformed America. ‘Gold, mister, is worth what it is because of the human labor that goes into the finding and ...The Guardian - 5d -
March Madness: Auburn fans’ emotions swung from fear to relief as Johni Broome left the court, returned in victory
It's been a dream season for Broome and the Tigers, but for a few minutes on Sunday, it looked like it could've all come crashing down.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
S&P 500 marks worst quarter since 2022 amid tariff and inflation fears
Stocks whipsawed on Monday on economic worries, ending the quarter with its worst performance in three years.CBS News - 3d -
Trump prepares to unveil reciprocal tariffs as markets brace amid trade war fears
President promises he will be ‘very kind’ but critics warn his strategy risks triggering chain reaction and global trade war. As Donald Trump prepared to unveil a swathe of reciprocal tariffs, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Pro-Palestinian British Cornell student says he will leave US citing fear of detention
Momodou Taal, who had been asked to surrender by immigration officials, says he has ‘lost faith’ that favourable court ruling would protect him. A Cornell University student who participated in ...The Guardian - 3d -
FirstFT: US stocks post worst quarter since 2022 amid tariff fears
Also in today’s newsletter, how a $1.4tn Trump trade war could unfold, and DeepMind slows down research releasesFinancial Times - 3d -
BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan's ruined capital after army victory
Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.BBC News - 2d -
Authorities in Iceland evacuate town, Blue Lagoon spa over fear of volcanic eruption
Iceland’s Met Office says a volcano is erupting in the southwestern part of the country, hours after a nearby town and a geothermal spa were evacuatedABC News - 2d -
Final Four: UConn's Geno Auriemma fearful new rev-share changes will ruin parity in women's basketball
Despite the Final Four being comprised of three No. 1 seeds and his Huskies, Auriemma thinks the upcoming changes in revenue sharing in college sports will make the playing field more uneven.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
‘This weird dream just keeps going!’ Wet Leg on overnight success, sexual epiphanies and facing fears
The UK indie-rockers won two Grammys for their debut album. Ahead of their second, they explain how they protected one another amid sudden fame – and how queer love and Davina McCall inspired them. ...The Guardian - 9h -
10-year Treasury yield falls sharply, dropping below 4%, on fear trade war will lead to recession
U.S. Treasury yields continued to plummet as investors digested the aftermath of U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive "reciprocal tariff" policy rollout.CNBC - 30m -
‘I fear for my loved ones’: Russian BBC journalists shaken by ‘foreign agents’ label
Journalists now effectively banished say Kremlin’s aim is to make them ‘toxic’ to anyone thinking of speaking to media. Russian BBC journalists who have been labelled “foreign agents” by Vladimir ...The Guardian - 1h -
3/31: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser reports on the impact of looming tariffs from the Trump Administration, the international consequences of cuts to U.S. health aid policy, and how small businesses could feel the ...CBS News - 3d -
NFL Draft: How NIL and transfer portal have impacted small-school prospects, plus top options from 2025 class
Ten non-Power 5 prospects have been drafted in the first round over the past five yearsCBS Sports - 2d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 18h -
Unpacking ‘Good Quests,’ Christianity, and Caviar Bumps
This week on Uncanny Valley, our hosts ask what impact religion will have on Silicon Valley.Wired - Mar. 27
