Power, Money, Territory: How Trump Shook the World in 50 Days

The system America took 80 years to assemble proved surprisingly fragile in the face of Trump’s assault, a revolution in how the country exercises power across the globe.

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Trump’s first 50 days: Stocks suffer worst start to a presidential term since 2009

The first 50 days of President Donald Trump’s second term brought heightened volatility to financial markets already worried about slowing economic growth in the world’s largest economy.
MarketWatch - 3d
In Trump's first 50 days, more than 32,000 ICE arrests

More than 32,000 undocumented immigrants were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the first 50 days of President Trump's second term, the agency said this week. Camilo ...
CBS News - 1h
Here’s how Tesla, ‘DJT’ and other Trump trades have fared since the inauguration

Shares of Tesla and Trump Media, which were seen as major beneficiaries of a Trump presidency, have lost nearly 50% since Inauguration Day.
MarketWatch - 3d
‘Is the Destruction the Point?’: Three Opinion Writers on Trump’s First 50 Days

Michelle Goldberg and Frank Bruni join Patrick Healy to discuss the issues that have defined Trump’s presidency thus far.
The New York Times - 1d
Trump retreats from 50% tariffs on Canadian metals. Here’s what comes next.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed off a 50% tariff on imports of Canadian steel and aluminum, ratcheting down a threat against a major U.S. trading partner on another day of whiplash for ...
MarketWatch - 2d
Here are our top and bottom 3 stocks since Trump tariff concerns shook the market

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite notched its worst day since 2022 on a string of disorienting trade policy moves.
CNBC - 11h
Sen. Slotkin wants assurances Trump will spend money 'the way Congress intends' funding bill vote

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., on Sunday said that she would "withhold" her decision on how to vote to fund the government until Congress gets assurances from the Trump administration that money ...
NBC News - 4d
The 2002 heist that shook China’s airwaves

How Falun Gong practitioners hit back at the Chinese government by hijacking the airwaves.
BBC News - 2d
Trump backs down on 50% steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada

U-turn comes after province of Ontario removes surcharge for power exports to the US but 25% levies to still take effect
Financial Times - 2d
How do athletes manage sleep, and how can you improve yours?

For World Sleep Day, BBC Sport examines how athletes get their shut eye and explores the best sleep hygiene tips
Yahoo Sports - 2h
Hammocks, hostels or house-sitting: how to cut costs on backpacking trips

There are plenty of ways to save money when travelling. Follow these tips and the world is your oyster, for longer. From staying with locals and sleeping in a hammock to clubbing together with ...
The Guardian - 2d
How Trump Has Upended the Presidential Pardon

President Trump’s willingness to pardon allies has spawned a brisk market for executive clemency. Kenneth P. Vogel, a Times reporter who investigates money, politics and influence, looks at some of ...
The New York Times - 5d
Boebert says Al Green shook 'pimp cane' at Trump

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) condemned Rep. Al Green’s (D-Texas) decision to interrupt President Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday while raising what she described as a “pimp cane.” “Al Green ...
The Hill - 5d
A Timeline of Trump’s Tariff Fight With Canada, Mexico, China and the E.U.

In the first 50 days of his second term, President Trump’s penchant for imposing and then suspending tariffs has shaken markets and confounded trading partners.
The New York Times - 5h
S&P 500 gets closer to correction territory Tuesday as investors grapple with Trump tariff fears

The U.S. stock market is struggling with soured sentiment over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with the S&P 500 attempting to rebound from a big slump that left it near correction territory.
MarketWatch - 2d
Juan Soto says some teams offered more money than Mets in free agency

The sweepstakes to sign Juan Soto was packed with powerful teams, and Soto said it wasn't the Mets who offered the most money.
Yahoo Sports - 6d
An Unexpected Trump Bump for the World’s Centrists

As President Trump’s “shock and awe” policies radiate around the world, they are galvanizing support for moderate leaders and unifying Europe.
The New York Times - 23h
Apple MacBook Air (13-Inch, M4) Review: More Power for Less Money

This lightweight machine comes equipped with a bit more power and some necessary improvements, all for a more affordable price.
Wired - 2d
Nvidia unveils 50 Series upgrades like RTX Remix inside Half-Life 2 RTX demo ahead of GDC

Ahead of the Game Developers Conference next week, Nvidia shared more details on the power of its latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards.
VentureBeat - 12h
S&P 500 falls into correction territory as Trump’s trade war escalates. Here’s what history says could happen next.

The sharp drawdown on the U.S. stock market picked up steam on Thursday, pushing the S&P 500 into correction territory.
MarketWatch - 5h
Northern Territory’s growing saltwater crocodile population gorging on nine times more prey than 50 years ago

Research shows apex predators are increasing in numbers and excreting important nutrients into Top End waterways. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...
The Guardian - 1d
A Bad Day on Wall Street

Also, Rubio said Ukraine must cede territory in exchange for peace. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
The New York Times - 3d
Weekly quiz: Who joined Kylie on the King's personal playlist?

How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?
BBC News - 8h
Norway suspend staff in ski jump cheat scandal at world championships

Team admitted cheating by employing altered suits Coach and equipment manager both suspended The Norwegian ski federation has suspended a ski jumping coach and an equipment manager over their ...
The Guardian - 3d
Google's DeepMind says it will use AI models to power physical robots

Google is taking its DeepMind artificial intelligence technology models into the physical world to power robots.
CNBC - 1d
Evening Report — Trump digs in for long-term trade wars

Presented by National Council on Aging — President Trump is digging in for the long haul on his intercontinental trade war, even as the S&P 500 neared correction territory on Thursday. {beacon} ...
The Hill - 4h
How consumers can protect their finances as federal safeguards crumble

As the Trump administration looks to neuter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, advocates urge borrowers to step up their own defenses around their money.
NBC News - 2d
World Boxing adds China's powerful federation, 5 more to its growing membership

World Boxing has added China to its growing list of members
ABC News - 1d
'There's never been a spotlight like this': Greenland heads to the polls as Trump eyes territory

Donald Trump's vow to take over Greenland has shone a global spotlight on the island's elections.
BBC News - 3d
Trump to lead task force for 2026 World Cup

President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe's premier soccer tournament to North America.
ESPN - 5d
How right wing media amplifies Trump’s war on truth

Americans and people around the world are now experiencing the disastrous consequences of our becoming a “post-truth” society.
The Hill - 3d
Nationwide customers to get £50 each after Virgin deal

More than 12 million members will receive the money directly into their accounts by the end of April.
BBC News - 2d
Morning Report — Trump stirs economic uncertainty

In today’s issue: President Trump marked 50 days in office Monday confronting a grim report card that raised new doubts about his tariff policy and his theory that chaos improves leadership ...
The Hill - 2d
ICE arrests over 32,000 migrants in US illegally in 1st 50 days

ICE has arrested over 32,000 migrants who are living in the United States without legal status since Jan. 21, according to Department of Homeland Security officials.
ABC News - 1d
Push-up power! The exercise you need for a healthy, happy life – and eight ways to make it easier

Fast, free and phenomenally effective, push-ups are an unbeatable way to build the muscle you need every day – all the way into old age. Here’s how to master them, even if you’ve previously ...
The Guardian - 4d
How to Envision Year-End Success at 90 Days

Leaders can look forward with confidence. It starts by taking the lessons of the first 90 days to plan for year-end success.
Inc. - 1d
Judges and world leaders defy Trump as Congress sits on sidelines

Federal judges and foreign leaders are acting as the emergency brakes to Trump as he pushes to remake the world.
NBC News - 4d
Wall Street slide pulls S&P 500 into correction territory

Donald Trump’s latest trade broadside against Canada sparks renewed declines in volatile session
Financial Times - 2d
How the 2026 World Cup is tackling its turf problem with the ‘most micromanaged grass in the world’

The quest to solve the 2026 World Cup's turf problem has led to a high-stakes experiment, with the solution set to debut at next week's CONCACAF Nations League matches at SoFI Stadium.
Yahoo Sports - 11h