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Asian markets plunge after Trump imposes huge tariffs across region
04/03/2025

Asian markets plunge after Trump imposes huge tariffs across region

Trump increased the blanket tariff on Chinese imports to 54 percent and imposed new duties on major trading partners including Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.

04/02/2025

The DOGE employees and allies working on Elon Musk’s government goals

Tesla deliveries decline as analysts see fallout from Musk’s politics
04/02/2025

Tesla deliveries decline as analysts see fallout from Musk’s politics

The EV maker’s first-quarter deliveries fell 13 percent year-over-year as CEO Elon Musk led efforts to slash the federal government.

CEOs are trying to deal with Trump — without becoming targets
04/02/2025

CEOs are trying to deal with Trump — without becoming targets

As the White House launches a tariff war, business leaders are mostly staying out of the fray.

Where federal employees can get free financial help
04/02/2025

Where federal employees can get free financial help

Experts are offering advice to federal workers affected by the upheaval in the government.

Why does Trump want tariffs? Here’s what he has said about U.S. imports.
04/01/2025

Why does Trump want tariffs? Here’s what he has said about U.S. imports.

Why does Trump want tariffs? Here’s what he has said about U.S. imports.

GM and Hyundai lead U.S. vehicle sales higher ahead of auto tariffs
04/01/2025

GM and Hyundai lead U.S. vehicle sales higher ahead of auto tariffs

Several automakers reported strong first-quarter sales, suggesting buyers are snapping up new vehicles before tariffs on auto imports take effect.

Trump aides draft tariff plans as some experts warn of economic damage
04/01/2025

Trump aides draft tariff plans as some experts warn of economic damage

White House aides have drafted a proposal to impose tariffs of around 20 percent on most imports to the United States, people familiar with the matter said.

Ho***rs files for bankruptcy, but some restaurants to remain operating
04/01/2025

Ho***rs files for bankruptcy, but some restaurants to remain operating

The restaurant chain has agreed to sell some of its locations to a franchisee-backed group that includes the original founders as it undergoes restructuring.

Radio City Music Hall banned him. A T-shirt and AI might be to blame.
04/01/2025

Radio City Music Hall banned him. A T-shirt and AI might be to blame.

Security may have used facial recognition technology to es**rt a man out of a concert. He once designed a Knicks shirt that criticized the team’s owner.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq face worst quarter since 2022 as new tariffs loom
03/31/2025

S&P 500 and Nasdaq face worst quarter since 2022 as new tariffs loom

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq face their worst quarter since 2022 as new tariffs loom.

Work Advice: With age comes experience — and discrimination
03/31/2025

Work Advice: With age comes experience — and discrimination

How can you encourage prospective employers to focus on your achievements instead of your age?

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