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Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China hits back on tariffs
The US president, who has vowed to remake the global trade order, dismissed concerns, noting the US jobs market is strong.BBC News - 21h -
US ‘testing’ if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine, says Marco Rubio
Secretary of state says Putin ‘will have to make a decision’ as US officials appear to be growing impatient. The US will know within weeks whether Russia is serious about pursuing peace with ...The Guardian - 1d -
SignalGate Is Driving the Most US Downloads of Signal Ever
Scandal surrounding the Trump administration’s Signal group chat has led to a landmark week for the encrypted messaging app’s adoption—its “largest US growth moment by a massive margin.”Wired - Mar. 27 -
US anti-abortion group expands campaign in UK
Exclusive: Alliance Defending Freedom, which is funding case of activist Livia Tossici-Bolt, is lobbying against buffer zones around clinics. A rightwing US group backing an anti-abortion ...The Guardian - 3d -
US fencer disqualified for not facing transgender rival
A fencer was disqualified from a US women's foil event for refusing to compete against a transgender opponent in an incident that has gone viral online.Turner also said she expected there would be ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
US stock markets see worst day since Covid pandemic after investors shaken by Trump tariffs
All three major US index funds close down as Apple and Nvidia, two of US’s largest companies, lose combined $470bn. US stock markets tumbled on Thursday as investors parsed the sweeping change in ...The Guardian - 1d -
What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and how is Trump using it?
President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members kicked off a legal battle.CBS News - Mar. 28 -
Hegseth says US is setting up a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan
Trump’s defence secretary uses Tokyo trip to call for a strengthening of the deterrence against ChinaFinancial Times - 6d -
Who's using the torpedo bats in MLB? A running list that's not just Yankees.
The Yankees aren't the only team using torpedo bats in 2025. Here's a running list.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
US imposes sanctions on 6 senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials
State department says individuals used Beijing national security law ‘extraterritorially’ to pursue rights activistsFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump tariffs drive imports into US foreign trade zones
Policy uncertainty fuels surge in use of approved facilities that temporarily exempt businesses from paying leviesFinancial Times - 4d -
Zambia withdraw four US-based players for China trip
Zambia withdraw four US-based players for an upcoming tournament in China because of "travel measures" introduced by Donald Trump's administration.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Tate Modern receives 'transformational' gift from US donors
A painting by the US modern artist Joan Mitchell is "one of the most important" Tate has received.BBC News - 2d -
European banks exposed to risk of US dollar shortfall, says EU watchdog
Banking regulator finds 60 out of 267 banks have insufficient US dollar funding to cover exposures in the currencyFinancial Times - 2d -
Denmark and Greenland show united front against US 'annexation' threats
The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the US "cannot annex other countries".BBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Rosenberg: Trump takes US-Russia relations on rollercoaster ride
Trying to follow each twist between the US president and Moscow can leave you giddy, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.BBC News - 1d -
Microsoft birthday celebration interrupted by employees protesting use of AI by Israeli military
Microsoft's 50th birthday celebration was interrupted by multiple protesters on Friday due the use of the company's AI by the Israeli military.CNBC - 23h -
A deal for TikTok seemingly falls hostage to the US-China trade war
A deal for TikTok seemingly falls hostage to the US-China trade war, sources told ABC News.ABC News - 5h -
Jazz Chisholm Jr. sounded off on the criticism about using the Yankees’ torpedo bats
Jazz Chisholm had a huge weekend while using the controversial bats.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused
A 50-year-old government survey on drug use may be in jeopardyABC News - 2d -
Canada to counter ‘unjustified’ US tariffs with 25% taxes on US cars, says Carney
Canadian prime minister says country will impose taxes on US vehicles not compliant with continental free trade deal. Canada will retaliate against “unjustified, unwarranted” tariffs imposed by the ...The Guardian - 2d -
US ports to use Covid-like tests to identify illegally trafficked seafood species
Devices similar to those used during pandemic to be deployed to help stamp out trade in threatened fish. Last year, a colleague of Diego Cardeñosa sent the international shark trade researcher a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Republicans weigh using the power of Congress to rein in Trump on tariffs
The fallout from President Donald Trump's aggressive tariffs has spurred Congress into action, with a growing number of Republicans joining Democrats to express interest in using their power to ...NBC News - 2d -
These 10 Blazers Stars Are the Real Heroes of Portland
The Trail Blazers have never chased the spotlight or headlines; instead, they’ve been defined by work ethic, consistency, and players who understood what the city expected from them. The franchise ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Heroes of the Deep: Former Seahawk Receives Award For Charitable Work During Kraken Game.
Seattle, WA - At every Kraken home game, an extraordinary moment occurs during the first period’s commercial break. As the arena darkens, a single spotlight shines over section 14, accompanied by ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
4/1: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser reports on incoming tariffs set to be unveiled Wednesday, state elections in the spotlight, and how a Maryland man was deported to a notorious El Salvador prison due to an "oversight."CBS News - 3d -
📊 Comparing Arsenal's pathway for centre-forward investment
Arsenal are once again in the glare of the transfer spotlight as the capital club will fall short of ending their Premier League trophy drought thanks to Arne Slot's high-flying Liverpool.Despite ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
JuJu Watkins wins Naismith Trophy, joins elite list at USC
JuJu Watkins didn't get the chance to step into the national spotlight she had earned this March, going down with a torn ACL in USC's second-round NCAA tournament game and having to watch at home ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Tracy Chapman Wants to Speak for Herself
For years, the singer and songwriter has avoided the spotlight. But she is breaking her silence to look back on her self-titled debut and its powerful hit “Fast Car.”The New York Times - 23h -
Atletico fans accuse UEFA of manipulating VAR footage from Real Madrid clash
More than three weeks have passed since Real Madrid eliminated Atletico Madrid from the UEFA Champions League, but controversy surrounding that match has not faded. The spotlight remains firmly on ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Liverpool’s £50m price tag puts off Newcastle pursuit of Winger
Newcastle’s Interest Faces Financial Reality CheckLiverpool’s Harvey Elliott has once again found himself in the transfer spotlight, but any hopes of a switch to Newcastle United appear to have co...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Assassin's Creed Shadows Was Only Beaten By This One Game For A 2025 US Sales Record
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows launched on March 20, and it got off to a hot start in the US. The game was the best-selling title overall in the US during its launch week, according to analyst ...GameSpot - 5d -
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton says he'll continue using torpedo bats upon return from injury
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton said he'll continue using a torpedo bat whenever he returns from pain in both elbows, but also declined to say whether he thought using the new model might have ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Florida stays Republican as US House seats go to Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis – live
Democrats had hoped to flip seats vacated by Mike Waltz, now US national security adviser, and Matt Gaetz. US voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that ...The Guardian - 3d -
Ex-Costa Rica president says US visa revoked after criticism of Trump
Óscar Arias, 84, who won Nobel peace prize in 1987, said US president was behaving like ‘a Roman emperor’. Former Costa Rican president and Nobel winner Óscar Arias said on Tuesday that the US had ...The Guardian - 3d -
I worked in Trump’s first administration. Here’s why his team is using Signal | Kevin Carroll
Using the platform was dangerous and wrong – but officials appeared to prioritize shielding themselves from litigation. No senior US government official in the now-infamous “Houthi PC Small Group” ...The Guardian - 1d -
An AI Image Generator’s Exposed Database Reveals What People Really Used It For
An unsecured database used by a generative AI app revealed prompts and tens of thousands of explicit images—some of which are likely illegal. The company deleted its websites after WIRED reached out.Wired - 5d -
Three of four US soldiers missing in Lithuania found dead
Rescuers recover bodies after six-day effort to dig armoured vehicle out of peat bog, but one soldier is still missing. . Three of the four US soldiers missing in Lithuania since last week have ...The Guardian - 5d -
Large majority of Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against US, poll finds
Survey shows between 56% and 79% across seven countries in favour if Trump introduces ‘Liberation Day’ levies. A large majority of western Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against the US, a ...The Guardian - 4d