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As Tensions Escalate Between Trump and Europe, Meloni Is Caught in the Middle
Each new crisis, whether over Ukraine or tariffs, has made the Italian prime minister’s balancing act that much harder.The New York Times - 2d -
Taiwan denies Chinese strikes as Beijing escalates live naval drills around the island
China’s military held live-fire drills on Wednesday in the East China Sea in an escalation of exercises around Taiwan, but Taiwan said none took place nearby.NBC News - 14h -
China’s AI race creates tension at home
Not every local tech group is keeping pace — and the market has started to noticeFinancial Times - 1d -
How a Brief and Inexplicable NYC Altercation Escalated to Manslaughter
Gary Anderson hit Domingo Tapia for reasons never explained, sending Mr. Tapia into a coma and Mr. Anderson to prison. Mr. Tapia later died, and his attacker faces manslaughter charges.The New York Times - 2d -
Xi Jinping Meets Global Business Leaders Amid Trade Tensions
German investment in China’s auto industry has been one of the few bright spots as foreign investment has slowed to a crawl.The New York Times - 5d -
What's in Trump's sweeping new tariff plan?
The fresh round of tariffs escalated a global trade war.ABC News - 2h -
'We will respond': Canada vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump escalates trade war
Trump says he'll unveil new tariffs April 2, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."ABC News - 1d -
Israel announces intention to seize large areas of Gaza Strip in major escalation
Defence minister Israel Katz says seized land ‘will be added to the state of Israel’s security areas’. Israel’s defence minister has said the country intends to “seize large areas” of the Gaza ...The Guardian - 15h -
Trump escalates global trade war with sweeping tariff blitz
Stock futures tumble as US reveals plans to impose 10% universal levies and higher ‘reciprocal’ dutiesFinancial Times - 2h -
Trump administration to review $9bn in federal grants to Harvard
Latest escalation against elite universities follows recent withdrawal of funding to ColumbiaFinancial Times - 1d -
Amid a Defense and Aerospace Boom, Demand for Industrial Real Estate Soars
Leasing for defense and aerospace start-ups is up as global tensions and conflicts buoy investments in manufacturing.The New York Times - 5d -
Inflation Remained Sticky Ahead of Trump’s Escalating Trade War, PCE Data Shows
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed underlying price pressures persisting in February, as inflation-adjusted spending stayed muted.The New York Times - 5d -
How Amex uses AI to increase efficiency: 40% fewer IT escalations, 85% travel assistance boost
Amex has more than 70 AI use cases in production, including an IT chatbot that solves issues on its own and a travel counselor assistant.VentureBeat - 8h -
Is Iran on a collision course with the west?
Time is running out for an unpredictable US president and a distrustful Iranian supreme leader to avoid dangerous escalationFinancial Times - 2d -
An anxious America awaits Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’
Also in today’s newsletter, the US president and Iran’s supreme leader approach a potentially dangerous escalationFinancial Times - 1d -
What to expect from Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
The BBC's Erin Delmore unpacks the reciprocal taxes the president has promised, as his trade wars continue to escalate.BBC News - 1d -
Investors brace for sweeping Trump tariff announcement
Trading on Wall Street volatile as US president prepares to escalate trade war on ‘liberation day’Financial Times - 11h -
Seven ejected as Timberwolves, Pistons altercation spills into front row
Tension had been building for a few plays when Pistons rookie Ron Holland fouled Naz Reid, then Reid confronted Holland and it was on.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Messy besties of 'The White Lotus' have a gossip-free talk after that dinner fight
Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan and Leslie Bibb convened to discuss their "White Lotus" characters and how the tension between them comes to a head in Episode 7.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
United Microelectronics shares close up 9% on report of potential GlobalFoundries deal
The combined entity would aim to secure American access to mature chips amid potential risks from China competition and tensions between China and Taiwan.CNBC - 2d -
Mar 25: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
Tensions flare at Senate hearing in fallout from explosive article in The Atlantic; President Trump's portrait to be taken down at Colorado Capitol after criticism.CBS News - 6h -
Pistons-T'Wolves melee featuring Donte DiVincenzo, Naz Reid, Ron Holland spills into stands, results in 7 ejections
It wasn't the Malice in the Palace. But a dust-up between the Pistons and Timberwolves on Sunday quickly escalated and spilled into the stands, resulting in the ejection of seven players and coaches.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
China's factory activity growth at 1-year high, official survey shows, as stimulus measures kick in
Chinese policymakers pledged to step up stimulus push to achieve a growth target of "around 5%" this year and cushion the impact of an escalating trade war.CNBC - 2d -
Mar 27: CBS News 24/7, 4pm ET
Trump withdraws Rep. Stefanik's nomination to U.N. ambassador role citing slim House majority; Denmark gov't ministers condemn Trump's "escalated rhetoric" on GreenlandCBS News - 2d -
Politicians criticise US efforts to make EU firms reverse diversity initiatives
Officials in France and Belgium hit out at ‘American interference’ amid growing transatlantic tensions. Europe live – latest updates Officials in France and Belgium have hit back at American ...The Guardian - 2d -
Border wars: Syria’s new authorities grapple with Lebanese smugglers
Attempts to seal porous borders through which guns, drugs and fuel flowed in Assad times are turning local tensions deadly. Hidden trails snake through the mountains in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa ...The Guardian - 1d -
Apr 2: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
Global trade tensions rise as President Trump plans to unveil sweeping new tariffs; Wife of Maryland man mistakenly deported pushes back on White House claims her husband is a criminal.CBS News - 5h
