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Trump Treasury secretary says China tariff stand-off not sustainable: report

Scott Bessent’s reported comments caused shares to briefly spike on Wall Street, with investors watching closely for any signs of a thaw in the stalemate between the world’s two largest economies.
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Man treks 53 miles in bird costume to raise awareness about endangered species

The DIY costume was 3 yards long and was made out of split bamboo, muslin, and polystyrene.
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FDA suspends milk quality-control testing program after Trump layoffs

Effective Monday, the agency suspends its proficiency testing program for grade ‘A’ raw milk and finished products

The Food and Drug Administration is suspending a quality-control program for testing fluid milk and other dairy products due to reduced capacity in its food safety and nutrition division, according to an internal email seen by Reuters.

The suspension is another disruption to the nation’s food-safety programs after the termination and departure of 20,000 employees of the Department of Health and Human Services, which includes the FDA, as part of Donald Trump’s effort to shrink the federal workforce.

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The Great Decoupling: How China’s $690 Billion Breakup with the U.S. Is Rewriting the Rules of Global Trade

In 2025, the U.S.-China trade relationship has undergone a dramatic transformation. China has significantly reduced its imports from the United States, effectively canceling or scaling back approximately $690 billion worth of goods.
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Trump must give some Venezuelan migrants 21 days’ notice before deportations, judge rules

A federal judge in Colorado directed President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday to give Venezuelan migrants detained in that state notice 21 days in advance before any deportations under a law historically used only in wartime, and to inform them of their right to challenge their removal.
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‘Andor’ Season 2 Becomes the Highest Rated Star Wars TV Show or Movie

The current Rotten Tomatoes score for the new season of the acclaimed series is now the highest among all live-action Star Wars projects. Also: Here’s the Star Wars title that scores the lowest.
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NYC rents will soar in two boroughs over Trump tariffs

New York City rents are continuing on their upward trajectory, and they’re expected to climb even higher thanks to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs—with two boroughs set to take the biggest hit.
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Woman running 6 major marathons for brain cancer research

A retired teacher from Austin, Texas, will run the Boston Marathon on Monday in hopes of raising awareness for brain cancer research.
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Who Is Attending Pope Francis’ Funeral? Guests Include Prince Williams, Trump and More

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Brittany Mahomes’ classic (and convertible!) swimsuit is under $60

The NFL WAG is diving into spring in style.