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Tumbling stocks, recession fears, and a retail surge: Markets news roundup
As markets swing wildly on tariff headlines and economic uncertainty, a curious split is emerging: Retail investors are diving in, while institutional players are stepping back. Even as big banks report blowout trading revenue, the underlying behavior suggests churn — not
Starbucks gets a new dress code, Tesla falls behind, and Trump wants Powell out: Business news roundup
Data released this week from the International Trade Association shows that arrivals of non-citizens to the United States by plane have declined by over 11% since March 2024. Read more...
Meta's antitrust trial, Nvidia's stateside manufacturing, and 7 AI breakthroughs: Tech news roundup
Artificial intelligence is scaling at an unprecedented speed. Read more...
Nvidia grasping to hold onto China’s AI chip market
Two days after the Trump administration restricted his company’s sales to China, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was in Beijing on April 17 to salvage what he referred to as a very important market. Huang, whose visit merited a reception by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng at the Great
Chinese exporters seek new markets to offset US tariff impact amid trade war
Key to this are trade fairs, where many can showcase their products and create sales channels to offset tariff impacts, with the end goal of finding other opportunities beyond traditional markets like the US.
After a disappointing sequel and a cancelled remake, the original Fear Effect is coming to PC 'for the first time ever'
The cel-shaded action game's rerelease comes courtesy of Limited Run.
US, Iran begin second round of nuclear program talks in Rome
The U.S. and Iran have started their second round of talks in Rome over Tehran's developing nuclear program, according to a U.S. official. The U.S. delegation is led by President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, while Iran’s cohort is headed by the country’s Foreign
Taliban minister expresses concern to Pakistan over Afghan repatriation drive
KABUL/ISLAMABAD - The Taliban's acting foreign minister on Saturday expressed \"concern and sadness\" during a rare meeting with Pakistan's foreign minister over the deportation of tens of thousands of Afghans, according to a statement.
Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast
Two other people are missing, as officials urge people to take caution as a surf warnings remain.
Surprise! Trump’s ‘imperial presidency’ came from liberals’ disregard for the Constitution
Liberals have for many decades tried to replace the Constitution’s ideas of limited federal and presidential power, checks and balances, and federalism with majoritarian democracy, expanded and centralized government, and strong presidential leadership.
The Elder Scrolls Online celebrates its 10th anniversary a year late by selling off 2,000 pieces of its servers
Own a shard of Tamriel.
Malaysia’s Trade Minister heading to US, seeks to avert tariff war ‘that benefits none’
Tengku Zafrul Aziz hopes to talk Washington down from tariffs on Malaysian and Asean imports.
Pakistani Christian man to appeal death sentence for blasphemy
LAHORE - A Christian man accused of blasphemy in the eastern Pakistani town of Jaranwala will appeal against a death sentence handed down by an anti-terrorism court, his lawyer said on Saturday.
Gazans resort to turtle meat in hunt for food
With food scarce in the besieged and war-battered Gaza Strip, some desperate families have turned to eating sea turtles as a rare source of protein. Once the shell has been removed, the meat is cut up, boiled and cooked in a mix of onion, pepper, tomato and spices. "The
Seeking the anomalies that lead to discoveries
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the booming online market for semaglutide, new findings on how early humans used sophisticated thinking and whether Spinosaurus could swim.
Readers weigh in on brainlike AI technology
All about AI Scientists are working on AI technology that has brain-inspired hardware, architecture or algorithms. Such neuromorphic AI could be nimbler, more efficient and more capable than traditional AI, freelance writer Kathryn Hulick reported in “Making AI think more like
Tunisian opposition leaders jailed on terror charges
The defendants get sentences of up to 66 years after a trial described by a defence lawyer as a farce.
CAF bond placement to strengthen Paraguayan agribusiness SMEs
The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) issued bonds worth ₲ 125 billion (approximately US$ 15.6 million) in Paraguay’s capital market, with a historic 5-year term and a 6.65% annual coupon rate. This is the longest-term issuance by a multilateral
Iran and US start second round of nuclear talks in Rome
Rome has become "the capital of peace and dialogue" Italian Foreign Minister Tajani claimed. The talks are again mediated by Oman.
At least 11 killed at Ecuador cokfighting event
At least 11 people were killed and nine injured when a group of armed attackers, disguised as soldiers, stormed a cockfighting event in the rural community of La Valencia in the Ecuadorean province of Manabí.
Supreme Court halts latest wave of Alien Enemies Act deportations, for now
The Supreme Court early Saturday halted the administration’s ability to use the Alien Enemies Act to swiftly deport migrants to El Salvador who are being detained in portions of Texas, for now. The emergency order temporarily blocks the deportations until the high court
Japanese warships dock at Cambodia's Chinese-renovated naval base
Cambodia has repeatedly denied the base would be used exclusively by China.
Nine Argentine Navy personnel under arrest for possible abusive treatment of sailor
Nine members of the Argentine Navy have been placed under detention following the severe wounds sustained by 21-year-old volunteer Brisa Paez during a riot control training session at a naval base in Vicente Lopez -on the outskirts of Buenos Aires- on April 4.
Petro urges all Colombians to be vaccinated against yellow fever in two months
Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged his country's entire population to be vaccinated against yellow fever within two months. He made those remarks after declaring a nationwide emergency given the outbreak of this lethal malady. "We must do it and our health system must
Guyana rejects Chinese diplomat's suggestion of friendly negotiations with Caracas
Guyana’s Foreign Ministry rejected a statement by China’s Chargé d’Affaires Huang Rui, urging Georgetown and Caracas to resolve their border dispute over the Essequibo region through friendly negotiations, despite stressing that China "never intervenes in the internal affairs
This Mini Solar-Powered Charger Is a Festival Season Essential to Keep Your Devices Running
Whether you’re heading to the campsite, a music festival, or a day at the beach, a new Amazon deal introduces a product that will help you keep your devices fully charged — even without an outlet in sight. The BLAVOR power bank is one of the most-popular portable chargers
Canada’s candidates agree: Trump broke U.S.-Canada ties. But what now?
Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre, contenders in Canada’s election, both say the U.S. is no longer a reliable partner. What to do about it is up for debate.
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Van Hollen takes center stage in fight with Trump over Abrego Garcia
Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s (D-Md.) trip to El Salvador to visit a mistakenly deported constituent has thrust the mild-mannered lawmaker into a major battle with the Trump administration as it doubles down on its pledge to keep Kilmar Abrego Garcia imprisoned abroad. Van Hollen
Stefanik threatens to upend New York governor's race
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) is threatening to upend the New York governor’s race as she considers a challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) next year. Stefanik has not confirmed that she's running yet, but the possibility of her jumping in is already unsettling the GOP primary in
JD Vance Accidentally Wrecks Trump’s Vile Scam on Abrego Garcia Case
JD Vance has been tweeting relentlessly in defense of his master’s decision to leave Kilmar Abrego Garcia rotting in an El Salvadoran prison — despite judicial rulings declaring the move illegal. In these tweets, Vance works himself up into a frenzy of self-regard and high
Democrats want Joe Biden to stay away
Democrats trying to find their way back from their 2024 election losses are taking aim at former President Biden for reemerging on the national stage. Biden came back into view this week to deliver his first public postpresidency speech after largely being absent from the
This Hack Lets You Use Your Own Wireless Earbuds and Headphones to Watch Movies on the Plane
Travel season is in full swing and there are a few essentials you’ll need if you’re heading onto an airplane. Aside from things like a good travel pillow and a portable charger, one of the new must-haves for air travel is a wireless audio transmitter, like this one from Twelve
From Kenya to Antarctica: Poland's Easter egg museum brings global traditions together
A symbolic tradition across the world, colorful Easter eggs are synonymous with the holiday. The Easter egg museum in Ciechanowiec, Poland, brings together the world's largest collection of these fragile works of art.
Bleeding the planet dry? Climate change could unlock new threat to the world's blood supply
Donors would be impacted by blood-borne diseases and extreme weather, while demand for blood could surge, a new study has found.
This sustainable Galapagos cruise showed me a side of the islands Darwin never saw
Expedition yacht La Pinta brings the iconic wildlife, natural wonders and ecological warnings of the Galapagos into view.
The steps vs. the concept
If you memorize the steps, you have a direct, simple and fast path to obtain the result. Until the world changes. Even the tiniest shift in the system will render your memorization useless. On the other hand, if you understand the concept, you’ll be able to produce the steps