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Stock market today: Asian markets slip following Trump's announcements of big tariff hikes
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian markets slip following Trump's announcements of big tariff hikesAsian markets and U.S. futures have tumbled following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of big increases in tariffs on imports of goods from around the world.
The world reacts with caution to US 'reciprocal' tariffs against dozens of nations
Read full article: The world reacts with caution to US 'reciprocal' tariffs against dozens of nationsThe reciprocal tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump have initially drawn measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war.
Answering your questions about President Trump's reciprocal tariffs
Read full article: Answering your questions about President Trump's reciprocal tariffsAfter weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Donald Trump followed through on his reciprocal tariff threats by declaring on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States.
Federal judge questions whether EPA move to rapidly cancel 'green bank' grants was legal
Read full article: Federal judge questions whether EPA move to rapidly cancel 'green bank' grants was legalU.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Wednesday questioned a Department of Justice attorney over whether the Environmental Protection Agency violated the law when it terminated $20 billion in green bank grants allegedly without following the proper process.
Air traffic controllers to get more support after a fight and latest near miss at Washington airport
Read full article: Air traffic controllers to get more support after a fight and latest near miss at Washington airportAir traffic controllers at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport will be offered crisis counseling and additional supervision after a fight in the tower and another alarming near miss two months after a midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter killed 67 people.
Musk could be headed for a Washington exit after turbulent times at Trump's DOGE
Read full article: Musk could be headed for a Washington exit after turbulent times at Trump's DOGEElon Musk and President Donald Trump have recently suggested that the billionaire entrepreneur's time in the administration might be running out.
Timberwolves sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore will go forward, AP source says
Read full article: Timberwolves sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore will go forward, AP source saysThe yearslong quest by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to acquire control of the Minnesota Timberwolves seems to finally be in the home stretch, after current owner Glen Taylor opted not to appeal an arbitration panel’s ruling that he must go forward with the $1.5 billion sale.
Supreme Court sides with the FDA in its dispute over sweet-flavored vaping products
Read full article: Supreme Court sides with the FDA in its dispute over sweet-flavored vaping productsThe Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids says the Supreme Court's ruling for the Food and Drug Administration in its crackdown on sweet-flavored vaping products is “a major victory for the health of America’s kids.”.
Wisconsin Supreme Court to tackle abortion, unions and redistricting after a liberal's win
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court to tackle abortion, unions and redistricting after a liberal's winSusan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cements a liberal majority on the state’s top court for at least three more years.
Coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become massive gas-powered campus for AI, data centers
Read full article: Coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become massive gas-powered campus for AI, data centersWhat was once Pennsylvania’s biggest coal-fired power plant is being turned into a $10 billion natural gas-powered data center campus designed to capitalize on Big Tech's fast-growing energy demands.
Truck driver can seek triple damages in lawsuit over THC content in CBD product, Supreme Court says
Read full article: Truck driver can seek triple damages in lawsuit over THC content in CBD product, Supreme Court saysThe Supreme Court is siding with a truck driver who wants to sue for triple damages over a CBD hemp product he says was falsely advertised as being free from marijuana’s active ingredient and resulted in him getting fired.
New York's casino sweepstakes could put $115M in Donald Trump's pocket
Read full article: New York's casino sweepstakes could put $115M in Donald Trump's pocketA high-stakes race to decide who will get to build a casino in New York City might end up with one famous former resident hitting a $115 million jackpot: President Donald Trump.
Why no one is challenging Trump's executive order that keeps TikTok running
Read full article: Why no one is challenging Trump's executive order that keeps TikTok runningPresident Donald Trump’s executive orders have spurred more than 130 lawsuits, but one related to TikTok barely generates a peep.
Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram
Read full article: Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and InstagramFacebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms says it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands that it limit content.
China conducts military drills focusing on Taiwan Strait
Read full article: China conducts military drills focusing on Taiwan StraitChina has conducted military drills around Taiwan for a second day focusing on the Taiwan Strait separating the self-governing island democracy from China that is a crucial conduit for international trade.
Trump announces new tariffs as he takes a political and financial gamble
Read full article: Trump announces new tariffs as he takes a political and financial gamblePresident Donald Trump has announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners — including a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union, among others.
Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new Mario Kart World game
Read full article: Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new Mario Kart World gameNintendo has announced a June 5 launch date and $449.99 price tag for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises in another jittery day ahead of Trump's tariff announcement
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street rises in another jittery day ahead of Trump's tariff announcementU.S. stocks whipped through another dizzying day before President Donald Trump’s unveiling of his “Liberation Day” tariffs.
Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 6 people, Houthi rebels say
Read full article: Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 6 people, Houthi rebels saySuspected U.S. airstrikes have battered rebel-controlled areas of Yemen, which the Houthis say killed at least six people.
MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study shows
Read full article: MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study showsMajor League Baseball’s average salary broke the $5 million barrier on opening day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press.
Anger against Trump is likely to cost the US international visitors, forecaster says
Read full article: Anger against Trump is likely to cost the US international visitors, forecaster saysAn influential travel forecasting company says anger over the Trump administration’s tariffs and rhetoric will likely cause international travel to the U.S. to fall even further than expected this year.
Meta's head of AI research stepping down
Read full article: Meta's head of AI research stepping downThe head of Meta’s artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at the parent company of Facebook and Instagram at a time of intense competition in the development of AI technology.
Trump's 'Liberation Day' is unlikely to free businesses from uncertainty surrounding trade policy
Read full article: Trump's 'Liberation Day' is unlikely to free businesses from uncertainty surrounding trade policyPresident Donald Trump says his tariff announcements slated for Wednesday will amount to a “Liberation Day” for the United States.
With a TikTok ban looming, Trump signals a deal will come before April 5 deadline
Read full article: With a TikTok ban looming, Trump signals a deal will come before April 5 deadlineAs the deadline to strike a deal over TikTok approaches this week, President Donald Trump has signaled that he is confident his administration can broker an agreement with ByteDance, the social media app’s China-based parent company.
February US job openings slip to 7.6M, consistent with a healthy but decelerating job market
Read full article: February US job openings slip to 7.6M, consistent with a healthy but decelerating job marketEmployers posted 7.6 million job openings in February, a sign that that the job market is slowing but remains healthy.
Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams and Zoe Saldaña earn Webby Award nominations, along with Nutter Butter
Read full article: Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams and Zoe Saldaña earn Webby Award nominations, along with Nutter ButterKendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams, Zoe Saldaña and Nutter Butter are among the nominees for this year’s Webby Awards, recognizing the best internet content and creators.
Bankruptcy judge denies J&J settlement plan related to baby powder containing talc
Read full article: Bankruptcy judge denies J&J settlement plan related to baby powder containing talcA U.S. bankruptcy court judge has denied Johnson & Johnson’s settlement plan related to baby powder containing talc, providing another setback in the company’s efforts to resolve the matter.
A Jesuit priest prefers prison over a fine to draw attention to climate change
Read full article: A Jesuit priest prefers prison over a fine to draw attention to climate changeA Jesuit priest says he will rather go to prison than pay a fine of 500 euros or $541 for participating in a climate activists’ street blockade in the southern German city of Nuremberg.
Europe says that it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day'
Read full article: Europe says that it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day'European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to.
Japan's Ishiba says he will push for US auto tariffs exemption
Read full article: Japan's Ishiba says he will push for US auto tariffs exemptionJapan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says his government is making last ditch efforts to get U.S. President Donald Trump to exclude his country from an increase in auto tariffs due to take effect this week.
Stock market today: More swerves hit Wall Street as Trump's "Liberation Day" nears
Read full article: Stock market today: More swerves hit Wall Street as Trump's "Liberation Day" nearsU_S_ stocks swerved through another shaky day of trading, with uncertainty still high about just what President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs on his “Liberation Day.”.
A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican support
Read full article: A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican supportWith President Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” of tariff implementation fast approaching, Senate Democrats are putting Republican support for some of those plans to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that underpins the tariffs on Canada.
Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation's largest public utility, appoints a new CEO
Read full article: Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation's largest public utility, appoints a new CEOThe Tennessee Valley Authority has promoted one of its top executives to CEO as President Donald Trump has begun turning his attention back to the nation's largest public utility.
Thousands of workers at nation's health agencies brace for mass layoffs
Read full article: Thousands of workers at nation's health agencies brace for mass layoffsAs they readied to leave work Monday, some workers at the Food and Drug Administration were told to pack their laptops and prepare for the possibility that they wouldn’t be back.
Trump welcomes Kid Rock to White House for order targeting ticket scalpers
Read full article: Trump welcomes Kid Rock to White House for order targeting ticket scalpersPresident Donald Trump invited Kid Rock into the Oval Office and signed an executive order that he says will help curb ticket scalping and bring “commonsense” changes to the way live entertainment events are priced.
Gold rises to another record as anxiety grips markets. Here's what you need to know
Read full article: Gold rises to another record as anxiety grips markets. Here's what you need to knowMarkets around the world continue to sink on fears about President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies, and investors keep plowing money into gold, with futures hitting another record high.
US-Canada-Mexico joint World Cup goes from unity to acrimony thanks to tariffs and '51st state' talk
Read full article: US-Canada-Mexico joint World Cup goes from unity to acrimony thanks to tariffs and '51st state' talkAs the United States prepares to welcome the world for FIFA’s Club World Cup this June, golf’s Ryder Cup in September, the World Cup next year and the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, the question becomes: Will the world want to come.
NASA's newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again
Read full article: NASA's newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule againNASA's celebrity astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again.
Dow wants to power its Texas manufacturing complex with new nuclear reactors instead of natural gas
Read full article: Dow wants to power its Texas manufacturing complex with new nuclear reactors instead of natural gasDow, a major producer of chemicals and plastics, wants to use next-generation nuclear reactors for clean power and steam at a Texas manufacturing complex instead of natural gas.
AI and satellites help aid workers respond to Myanmar earthquake damage
Read full article: AI and satellites help aid workers respond to Myanmar earthquake damageJust after sunrise on Saturday, a satellite set its long-range camera on the city of Mandalay in Myanmar, not far from the epicenter of Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake that devastated the Southeast Asian county’s second-largest city.
Supreme Court seems likely to side with Catholic Charities in religious-rights case
Read full article: Supreme Court seems likely to side with Catholic Charities in religious-rights caseThe Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Judge blocks imports of some Chilean sea bass from Antarctica in fishing feud at bottom of the world
Read full article: Judge blocks imports of some Chilean sea bass from Antarctica in fishing feud at bottom of the worldA federal judge in Florida has blocked the imports of a high-priced Chilean sea bass from protected waters near Antarctica.
Paris Hilton's nonprofit gives $25,000 grants to women-owned small businesses hit by the Eaton Fire
Read full article: Paris Hilton's nonprofit gives $25,000 grants to women-owned small businesses hit by the Eaton FireFifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton’s nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
16 Tesla EVs are destroyed in a fire in Rome as Italian police investigate possible arson
Read full article: 16 Tesla EVs are destroyed in a fire in Rome as Italian police investigate possible arsonItalian police are investigating as possible arson a fire that destroyed more than a dozen Tesla electric vehicles at a dealership on the outskirts of Rome.
China's telecoms giant Huawei Technologies says its profit fell 28% while revenue surged in 2024
Read full article: China's telecoms giant Huawei Technologies says its profit fell 28% while revenue surged in 2024Chinese telecoms gear giant Huawei says its net profit fell 28% in 2024 while its revenue surged, as the company invested heavily in advanced technologies.
CEO of fast-fashion brand Primark steps down after allegations of bad behavior in social situation
Read full article: CEO of fast-fashion brand Primark steps down after allegations of bad behavior in social situationThe chief executive of Primark, one of Europe’s biggest fast fashion retailers, has resigned after an investigation into his behavior toward a woman in a social environment.
France's antitrust watchdog fines Apple for problems with App Tracking Transparency
Read full article: France's antitrust watchdog fines Apple for problems with App Tracking TransparencyFrance’s antitrust watchdog fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) on Monday over a privacy feature that protects users from apps snooping on them because its introduction resulted in abuse of competition law.
Bangkok reviews construction safety after a high-rise was crumpled by an earthquake 800 miles away
Read full article: Bangkok reviews construction safety after a high-rise was crumpled by an earthquake 800 miles awayThe governor of Bangkok says authorities are investigating why a high-rise building under construction collapsed during an earthquake that otherwise caused limited damage in the Thai capital.
Wall Street swings again as the approach of Trump's 'Liberation Day' wallops stock markets worldwide
Read full article: Wall Street swings again as the approach of Trump's 'Liberation Day' wallops stock markets worldwidePresident Donald Trump’s fast-approaching “Liberation Day” sent stock markets swinging sharply worldwide.
Statham’s 'A Working Man’ upsets ‘Snow White’ to take No. 1 at the box office
Read full article: Statham’s 'A Working Man’ upsets ‘Snow White’ to take No. 1 at the box officeIn an unexpected upset, the Jason Statham thriller “A Working Man” has taken the No_ 1 spot at the box office, besting the rapidly declining performance of “Snow White.”.
France accuses US diplomats of meddling with a 'diktat' about Trump's DEI policies
Read full article: France accuses US diplomats of meddling with a 'diktat' about Trump's DEI policiesA French minister has accused U.S. diplomats of interfering in the operations of French companies by sending them a letter reportedly telling them that U.S. President Donald Trump’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could also apply outside of the United States.
Trump roars down multiple paths of retribution as he vowed. Some targets yield while others fight
Read full article: Trump roars down multiple paths of retribution as he vowed. Some targets yield while others fightIn the early part of his second term, President Donald Trump has taken action against individuals, law firms, private corporations, media companies and universities he regards as adversaries.
Trial will determine who will pay $600 million settlement in disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment
Read full article: Trial will determine who will pay $600 million settlement in disastrous Norfolk Southern derailmentNorfolk Southern wants two other companies to help pay for the $600 million class-action settlement it agreed to over its disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the toxic chemicals that were released and burned.
US immigration officials look to expand social media data collection
Read full article: US immigration officials look to expand social media data collectionU.S. immigration officials are asking the public and federal agencies to comment on a proposal to collect social media handles from people applying to benefits such as green cards or citizenship, to comply with an executive order from President Donald Trump.
Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity
Read full article: Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesityMexico says a government-sponsored junk food ban in schools has taken effect as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics.
Venice says it will host Bezos wedding and denies reports of possible disruptions for the city
Read full article: Venice says it will host Bezos wedding and denies reports of possible disruptions for the cityThe city of Venice has confirmed it will host the wedding of multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sanchez, denying reports the famous Italian city would be invaded by hundreds of celebrities and possible disruptions for citizens and tourists.
Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms
Read full article: Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showroomsCrowds have protested billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. and in some cities in Europe.
Protesting students in Serbia rally outside pro-government media outlet and stage 'decontamination'
Read full article: Protesting students in Serbia rally outside pro-government media outlet and stage 'decontamination'Thousands of people have rallied outside a pro-government television station in Serbia accused of a propaganda campaign against university students behind months of anti-corruption protests.
New wave of smaller, cheaper nuclear reactors sends US states racing to attract the industry
Read full article: New wave of smaller, cheaper nuclear reactors sends US states racing to attract the industryU.S. states are positioning themselves to compete for newer, cheaper nuclear reactors being developed as communities and tech giants compete in a race for electricity.
Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal
Read full article: Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock dealElon Musk has sold social media site X to his own xAI artificial intelligence company in a $33 billion all-stock deal, the billionaire announced on Friday.
Trump commutes the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson in financial conspiracy case
Read full article: Trump commutes the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson in financial conspiracy caseA White House official says President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson.
Canadian company seeks US permission to start deep-sea mining as outcry ensues
Read full article: Canadian company seeks US permission to start deep-sea mining as outcry ensuesAn abrupt announcement has rattled members of a little-known U.N. agency based in Jamaica that has protected deep international waters for more than 30 years.
David Childs, architect of One World Trade Center that rose on Twin Towers site after 9/11, dies
Read full article: David Childs, architect of One World Trade Center that rose on Twin Towers site after 9/11, diesDavid Childs, the lead architect of the One World Trade Center skyscraper that rose from the site where the Twin Towers collapsed in New York City during the 9/11 attacks, has died.
Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan during $175 million sale of financial aid startup
Read full article: Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan during $175 million sale of financial aid startupThe founder of a startup company that claimed to be revolutionizing the way college students apply for financial aid has been convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million.
From repairs to insurance, Trump's auto tariffs could make owning a car more expensive
Read full article: From repairs to insurance, Trump's auto tariffs could make owning a car more expensiveEven if you’re not in the market for a new car, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could make owning one more expensive.
Trump says first call with newly minted Canadian prime minister was 'extremely productive'
Read full article: Trump says first call with newly minted Canadian prime minister was 'extremely productive'U.S. President Donald Trump says his first call with new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was “extremely productive” and Carney says talks on a new relationship will begin after the Canadian election next month.
Convicted of bilking investors, Nikola founder and Trump donor gets a presidential pardon
Read full article: Convicted of bilking investors, Nikola founder and Trump donor gets a presidential pardonThe founder of an electric car start-up sentenced to prison for exaggerating the potential of his technology has been pardoned by President Donald Trump, potentially wiping out hundreds of millions of dollars in restitution that prosecutors were seeking for bamboozled investors.
France says it is making progress toward resolving cognac imports dispute with China
Read full article: France says it is making progress toward resolving cognac imports dispute with ChinaFrance’s foreign affairs minister says France and China are making progress toward resolving a trade dispute over cognac imports.
IRS crime fighting arm announces modernization program as financial crimes use more tech
Read full article: IRS crime fighting arm announces modernization program as financial crimes use more techWith technology and AI increasingly used to perpetrate illegal acts, the IRS’ crime fighting arm is announcing a new program intended to improve how it interacts with financial institutions.
Major law firm reaches deal with Trump to avoid White House order even as two other firms sue
Read full article: Major law firm reaches deal with Trump to avoid White House order even as two other firms sueA prominent international law firm has reached a deal with President Donald Trump to provide at least $100 million in free legal services and to review its hiring practices, averting a punishing executive order like the ones directed at nearly a half-dozen other major legal institutions in recent weeks.
US consumers remained cautious about spending last month as inflation ticked higher
Read full article: US consumers remained cautious about spending last month as inflation ticked higherAn inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has been felt.
Cargo ship that collided with US tanker in North Sea towed to Scottish port of Aberdeen
Read full article: Cargo ship that collided with US tanker in North Sea towed to Scottish port of AberdeenA cargo ship which collided with a U.S. tanker in the North Sea earlier this month has been towed to the Scottish port of Aberdeen.
China's Xi makes strong push for greater foreign investment as economy continues to lag
Read full article: China's Xi makes strong push for greater foreign investment as economy continues to lagChinese President Xi Jinping has urged foreign investors to have faith in China's business prospects in an address to major global business leaders.
Wall Street tumbles, and S&P 500 drops 2% on worries about slower economy and higher inflation
Read full article: Wall Street tumbles, and S&P 500 drops 2% on worries about slower economy and higher inflationAnother wipeout slammed Wall Street as worries built about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.
Trial of former President Sarkozy sheds light on France’s back-channel talks with Libya’s Gadhafi
Read full article: Trial of former President Sarkozy sheds light on France’s back-channel talks with Libya’s GadhafiThe trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign is shedding light on France’s back-channel talks with the government of then-Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
Noted economist honored by Trump warns that 25% tariffs risk 'irreparable damage' to US automakers
Read full article: Noted economist honored by Trump warns that 25% tariffs risk 'irreparable damage' to US automakersNoted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,700 to the cost of a vehicle.
A federal judge temporarily blocks parts of Trump's anti-DEI executive orders
Read full article: A federal judge temporarily blocks parts of Trump's anti-DEI executive ordersA federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Labor from implementing parts of President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at curbing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts among federal contractors and grant recipients.
Trump signs executive order to end collective bargaining at agencies involved with national security
Read full article: Trump signs executive order to end collective bargaining at agencies involved with national securityPresident Donald Trump is ending collective bargaining with federal labor unions in agencies with national security missions across the federal government, citing authority granted him under a 1978 law.