Euro, yen surge as markets react to Trump’s tariff move
Investors continue to flock to safe-haven units such as the yen and Swiss franc as the dollar weakened to six-month lows against both those currencies. Read more
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White House national security officials fired, sources say
It was not clear exactly why the officials were let go or if their firing is permanent. But three of the sources said several were told there were issues with their background vetting. Read more
U.S. economy slowing heading into tariffs turbulence
Economists warned of higher inflation and possible job losses as households slash spending and businesses pull back on investment, potentially pushing the economy into recession. Read more
Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock
The penalties announced on Wednesday unleashed turbulence across world markets and drew condemnation from other leaders facing the end of an era of trade liberalization that has shaped the global order for decades. Read more
Trump’s tariffs set to drive up bar bills, wipe out spirits jobs
Trump’s latest round of global and country-specific tariffs was set to hit everything from the popular Negroni cocktail, based on Italy’s Campari liqueur, to Guinness stout, made by the world’s top spirits producer Diageo. Read more
Trade groups, analysts react to Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
Trading partners are expected to respond with countermeasures that could lead to dramatically higher prices for everything from bicycles to wine. Read more
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Judge dismisses New York mayor’s corruption case
Speaking to reporters outside his Manhattan residence, Adams said he had done nothing wrong and that the case should not have been brought in the first place. Read more
United grows Pacific flights on demand for long-haul travel
With the routes to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and new fall daily service from Hong Kong, United will fly from the U.S. to 32 different cities in the Pacific region, the carrier said. Read more
Trump imposes 10% baseline tariff on all imports; higher for many countries
The sweeping duties would erect new barriers around the world’s largest consumer economy, reversing decades of trade liberalization that have shaped the global order. Read more
Report: Waltz team set up 20 Signal chats on global issues
The report indicates a far more extensive use of the Signal app by Trump’s national security team than previously reported. Read more
Tesla quarterly sales plunge as Musk backlash grows
The stumbling sales indicate that the one-time leading brand is reeling from the fallout of the company delaying launches for years, and Musk’s foray into politics in the United States and Europe. Read more
SpaceX rocket cargo project puts Pacific seabirds in jeopardy
It would not be the first time that SpaceX’s activities have affected protected birds. Read more
Report: Trump tells Cabinet, others that Musk will leave soon
Trump has tasked the Tesla and SpaceX CEO with leading efforts through his Department of Government Efficiency to cut government funding and dismantle various U.S. agencies as a special government employee. Read more
DOGE official at DOJ bragged about hacking, distributing pirated software
The Justice Department did not directly address Stanley’s current role or his past but said he had an active security clearance that predated his employment at DOGE. Read more
Domino’s partners with DoorDash to lure customers
Being listed on the DoorDash app means it will be easier for Domino’s to reach new customers accustomed to ordering through the DoorDash app, and Chief Executive Officer Joe Jordan said in a prepared statement the company expects to gain new customers particularly in rural and suburban areas. Read more
Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in setback for Trump, Musk
Susan Crawford, a county judge, defeated conservative Brad Schimel, a former Republican state attorney general and also a county judge. Read more
B-2 bombers deployed to Diego Garcia amid Iran tensions
As many as six B-2 bombers have relocated in the past week or so to a U.S.-British military base on the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, according to U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity. Read more
Hawaii among Democratic-led states suing to block $11B health funding cut
Hawaii Department of the Attorney General officials said the state could lose over $89 million from the grant terminations. Read more
Myanmar earthquake toll nears 3,000 as U.N. calls for global aid
Drinking water, hygiene, food, shelter and medicine are the most critical needs following extensive damage to buildings, roads and bridges, said Marcoluigi Corsi, acting humanitarian and resident coordinator, following a two-day visit. Read more
Newsmax surges another 180% a day after stunning debut
The stock has been popular with retail investors, remaining the top trending ticker on retail investor-focused social media stocktwits.com since its debut, which traders said parallels the pattern of other hotly-traded retail favorites, known as meme stocks. Read more
Sen. Cory Booker takes on Trump in record-breaking speech
Booker, who is Black, broke the record for the longest continuous Senate speech previously held by segregationist Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina. Read more
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