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- Trump’s new tariffs will make equity markets ‘suffer,’ economist says, with the ‘downside risk of retaliatory tariffs around the globe’
President Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff and “discount” reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday during a widely anticipated Rose Garden address.
- A $1.8 billion accounting error snowballed over 10 years in South Carolina—and could cost the state’s treasurer his job
For the first time in over two centuries as a U.S. state, South Carolina lawmakers are going to try to remove a statewide elected official from office.
- Summers blasts Trump threat to Harvard funds as ‘authoritarian’
Former Harvard University President Lawrence Summers blasted moves by the Trump administration to scrutinize or freeze federal funding to top universities.
- Even the wealthiest Americans are suffering from shorter lifespans than those in Europe. A new study cites 3 major reasons
“There's something systemic that's happening that affects every American.”
- Donald Trump announces sweeping reciprocal tariffs against ‘friend and foe’ with a 10% minimum
“We’re not taking it anymore," the president said, announcing the U.S.' tariffs would amount to half of trading partners'.
Technology
- How 3D printing could make better cooling systems
A new 3D-printed design could make an integral part of cooling systems like air conditioners or refrigerators smaller and more efficient, according to new research. Heat exchangers are devices that whisk away heat, and they’re everywhere—used in data centers, ships, factories, and buildings. The aim is to pass as much heat as possible from one…
- Honda will sell off historic racing parts, including bits of Senna’s V10
Honda will also find new homes for some heritage IndyCars and MotoGP bikes.
- First tokamak component installed in a commercial fusion plant
A tokamak moves forward as two companies advance plans for stellarators.
- “Chaos” at state health agencies after US illegally axed grants, lawsuit says
RFK Jr. killed grants "with no warning or legally valid explanation," states say.
- Apple enables RCS messaging for Google Fi subscribers at last
Apple only supported RCS on the big three carriers in the first iOS18 releases.
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