US President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs have sparked global markets to fall, with trade in services remaining unaffected. The decision to apply tariffs on a country-by-country basis highlights the importance of origin rules, which could lead to severe penalties for mislabeling products. The stakes are high, as Trump has threatened ten-year jail terms for … Read more
The Texas Longhorns are making waves in the NCAA basketball world, earning a surprising spot at No. 24 in ESPN’s 2025-26 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings. With former Xavier coach Sean Miller at the helm, the team is poised to make a strong push for the playoffs. Longhorns guard Jordan Pope, who averaged 11 points per … Read more
The Trump administration is ending a Biden-era parole program that has left nearly 200 employees at the GE Appliance Park in Louisville with warning letters, telling them to depart the US by April 24 or face “adverse immigration consequences.” The program’s termination affects immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. A union representative, Dino Driskell, … Read more
Long-term US Treasury bonds have experienced their worst sell-off in nearly two years, according to recent market data. This decline occurred as stocks steadied, with the S&P 500 index ending a tumultuous period of losses that had surpassed 10% over the previous two trading sessions. Despite this downturn, the broader market has managed to stabilize, … Read more
Leaders of Long Island’s nonprofits are “frightened” about potential cuts to Medicaid funding, which could impact thousands of residents who rely on these services. The issue was discussed at a forum in East Meadow, where nonprofit CEOs and leaders gathered to share concerns and brainstorm ways to survive the impending cuts. The House has passed … Read more
The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing for Jared Isaacman to become the next NASA administrator, after industry and some committee members pushed for his nomination. The hearing, set for April 9 at 10am Eastern, will also consider Olivia Trusty’s nomination to join the Federal Communications Commission. Isaacman’s background as a businessman and … Read more
Thousands of protesters took to the streets across the United States on April 5, 2025, as part of the “Hands Off!” movement against the Trump administration’s policies. The nationwide protests were held in all 50 states, with demonstrations organized by over 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, and LGBTQ+ advocates. The Hands Off! … Read more
US government bonds tumbled on Monday, erasing a portion of their biggest weekly advance since August, as investors regained their appetite for risk. The historic selloff lifted yields across all maturities by at least 20 basis points. Traders’ bets on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts this year fluctuated between three and five quarter-point reductions. … Read more
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returned to Halas Hall on Monday for the start of the team’s offseason program, marking a new era under head coach Ben Johnson. The Bears believe they’ve addressed weaknesses from last season, including signing top center Drew Dalman and trading for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson. Johnson aims to … Read more
The latest season of Mike White’s anthology series, The White Lotus, fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion due to overpacking narrative beats. By introducing multiple storylines and characters, the show loses sight of its core theme: the exploration of wealth and its excesses. The series’ signature technique of opening with a guest discovering a dead … Read more