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Single parents hit hardest by 'awful April' bill rises

    A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

    Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises

      'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.

      UK expects to be hit by Trump tariffs, No 10 says

        Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.

        Hooters restaurant chain files for bankruptcy

          Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages.

          The Finnish defence firms 'on steroids'

            Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.

            The seven bills going up this week

              A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".

              Primark boss quits after woman complains about his behaviour

                Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment".

                Plan to raise protection on savings to £110,000

                  The amount of savings protected if a bank goes under should rise from the current £85,000, a regulator says.

                  Thames Water picks private equity firm as preferred buyer

                    The troubled water utility firm says KKR could complete the deal in the second half of this year.

                    Markets mixed as investors brace for Trump tariffs

                      The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.

                      Half of job centres reducing support over shortages

                        A report says there are 2,100 fewer work coaches than needed while the number of people requiring support has risen.

                        Car finance case could spark billions in driver payouts

                          Millions of motorists could be in line for payouts depending on the decision of Supreme Court judges.

                          Trump says he 'couldn't care less' about higher car prices

                            Trump says he hopes foreign carmakers raise prices as it means people will buy US-made cars.

                            'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town'

                              Some locals say rent hikes prompted by an influx of construction workers are pricing them out.

                              The US firms backing Trump's fight over trade

                                Businesses think Trump is right about unfair trade. But are the US president's reciprocal tariffs the answer?

                                Millions give less to charity as bills rise

                                  Only a third of 16 to 24-year-olds gave to charity last year, down sharply since the pandemic.

                                  Musk's xAI buys his social media platform X

                                    The move could be aimed at protecting investors, who helped him buy purchase X, from losing money.

                                    'We're hoping our £1,200 mortgage deal could fall'

                                      The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?

                                      WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale

                                        The 233-year-old chain will become TGJones but the WH Smith brand will continue at airports and railway stations.

                                        UK car firms urge help as Trump tariffs loom

                                          Manufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week's 25% tax on exports.

                                          Musk says Tesla not immune from tariffs as car firms hit

                                            Investors sold off shares of carmakers in Japan, Germany and the UK, but US brands are also set to be hit.

                                            What's next for social media?

                                              Start-up social media firms are looking to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the social media giants.

                                              Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in October

                                                The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?

                                                The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target

                                                  Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.

                                                  Could electric drones you can sit in take off?

                                                    Skyfly's aircraft promises the flexibility of a helicopter without the cost, noise or emissions.

                                                    'No fuss, no surprises': Shoppers defend supermarket cafes amid closures

                                                      Morrisons and Sainsbury's have announced a raft of cafe closures - but some customers insist they should stay open.

                                                      'It's going to get worse': US car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs

                                                        "The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller tells the BBC.

                                                        Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?

                                                          Vietnam's Prime Minister has said he would "golf all day long" with the US president if it benefits his country.

                                                          Why are tech stocks so volatile?

                                                            Shares in technology firms have both fallen and risen sharply over the past year.

                                                            Bitcoin in the bush - the crypto mine in remote Zambia

                                                              Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.

                                                              What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal dispute

                                                                The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.

                                                                How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?

                                                                  Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?

                                                                  The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles

                                                                    Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.

                                                                    Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India

                                                                      The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.

                                                                      How much more will low paid workers get in their wages?

                                                                        The new National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates take effect from Tuesday.

                                                                        'Scary' demand for community supermarket

                                                                          The Braintree Hub has opened after a similar facility nearby struggled to cope with high demand.

                                                                          Dry cleaner in a spin over energy cost unfairness

                                                                            Small businesses in north Wales believe it's "unfair" to have the highest energy charges in the UK.

                                                                            Family leaves London to avoid April cost increases

                                                                              Tolu and Isaac Frimpong are leaving London to avoid an extra £1,000 in monthly expenses.

                                                                              The seven bills going up this week

                                                                                A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".

                                                                                David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along

                                                                                  Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge

                                                                                  Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat ahead of her Spring Statement

                                                                                    The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.

                                                                                    Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk

                                                                                      The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO

                                                                                      The debate: Do Trump's tariffs mean the end of the post-war free trade world?

                                                                                        President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world?

                                                                                        The tariff wars have begun - buckle up

                                                                                          The UK will still be hit even if not directly targeted by Trump's tariff measures.

                                                                                          Free Thinking

                                                                                            Muriel Zagha, Prof Sam Friedman, Lord Willetts, Lisa Holdsworth and Prof Melinda Mills.

                                                                                            The Bottom Line

                                                                                              Julian Metcalfe on starting up fast food chain Pret A Manger and later Itsu.

                                                                                              BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

                                                                                                BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.

                                                                                                First and deputy first ministers hit out at Reeves' Spring Statement

                                                                                                  The first and deputy first ministers react to the Chancellor's Spring Statement.

                                                                                                  As Trump Squeezes the Immigrant Work Force, Employers Seek Relief

                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Deportation
                                                                                                  • Foreign Workers
                                                                                                  • Law and Legislation
                                                                                                  • Agriculture and Farming
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Illegal Immigration
                                                                                                  • Labor and Jobs
                                                                                                  • Immigration and Emigration
                                                                                                  • Visas
                                                                                                  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
                                                                                                  • Building (Construction)
                                                                                                  • Day Laborers
                                                                                                  • Lobbying and Lobbyists

                                                                                                  Businesses that rely on immigrants are pushing for legislation to ensure an adequate, legal flow of laborers from abroad as deportations ramp up.

                                                                                                  The Chinese Electric Vehicle Founder Who Wants In on Trump’s America

                                                                                                  • Han, Wen
                                                                                                  • Windrose Technology
                                                                                                  • Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
                                                                                                  • Trucks and Trucking
                                                                                                  • China
                                                                                                  • United States
                                                                                                  • Brussels (Belgium)
                                                                                                  • International Trade and World Market

                                                                                                  Wen Han is intent on listing Windrose’s stock in New York. He is fueled by $300 million, Chinese technology and a belief that “China doesn’t have to be the enemy forever.”

                                                                                                  Stocks Mark Worst Month in Years as Trump’s Tariffs Loom

                                                                                                  • Standard & Poor's 500-Stock Index
                                                                                                  • International Trade and World Market
                                                                                                  • Stocks and Bonds
                                                                                                  • Customs (Tariff)
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Japan
                                                                                                  • United States
                                                                                                  • China

                                                                                                  Markets around the world have wavered as fear and uncertainty over tariffs and trade wars rattle investors. The S&P 500 just recorded its worst month since 2022, shedding 5.8 percent in March.

                                                                                                  Why China Is Wary of a Trump-Xi Summit

                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Xi Jinping
                                                                                                  • International Trade and World Market
                                                                                                  • United States International Relations
                                                                                                  • Daines, Steve
                                                                                                  • China
                                                                                                  • United States
                                                                                                  • International Relations

                                                                                                  It could take months for agreement on a meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, as Chinese officials seek a scripted encounter.

                                                                                                  Trump Family Starts Bitcoin Mining Venture in Further Push Into Crypto

                                                                                                  • Virtual Currency
                                                                                                  • Bitcoin (Currency)
                                                                                                  • Family Business
                                                                                                  • Conflicts of Interest
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J Jr
                                                                                                  • Trump, Eric F (1984- )

                                                                                                  Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are investing in a Bitcoin-mining company called American Bitcoin, created by the merger of two firms.

                                                                                                  Barcelona Becomes Ground Zero for Europe’s Housing Dilemma

                                                                                                  • Renting and Leasing (Real Estate)
                                                                                                  • Affordable Housing
                                                                                                  • Real Estate (Commercial)
                                                                                                  • Building (Construction)
                                                                                                  • Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
                                                                                                  • European Union
                                                                                                  • Barcelona (Spain)

                                                                                                  The Spanish city’s woes mirror a broader affordable-housing crunch spreading rapidly across Europe and driving inequality.

                                                                                                  They Want More Babies. Now They Have Friends in the Trump White House.

                                                                                                  • Birth Rates
                                                                                                  • Conservatism (US Politics)
                                                                                                  • Families and Family Life
                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Vance, J D
                                                                                                  • Musk, Elon
                                                                                                  • Law and Legislation
                                                                                                  • Child Tax Credits and Stipends
                                                                                                  • In Vitro Fertilization
                                                                                                  • Population
                                                                                                  • Child Care
                                                                                                  • Children and Childhood

                                                                                                  Advocates of higher birthrates have support in the Trump administration. But it’s unclear whether their priorities will win out.

                                                                                                  Car Tariffs Are Coming. For Some Buyers, That Was a Reason to Act.

                                                                                                  • Customs (Tariff)
                                                                                                  • Consumer Behavior
                                                                                                  • Automobiles
                                                                                                  • Used Cars
                                                                                                  • Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
                                                                                                  • Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
                                                                                                  • Shopping and Retail
                                                                                                  • Musk, Elon
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Tesla Motors Inc
                                                                                                  • United States

                                                                                                  “Prices are going to shoot up now,” one shopper said. But some dealers said that economic concerns might be keeping people away.

                                                                                                  In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages

                                                                                                  • Japan
                                                                                                  • Rice
                                                                                                  • Shortages
                                                                                                  • Agriculture and Farming
                                                                                                  • Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
                                                                                                  • Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
                                                                                                  • Consumer Behavior
                                                                                                  • Ishiba, Shigeru
                                                                                                  • Tokyo (Japan)
                                                                                                  • Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

                                                                                                  A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages.

                                                                                                  Johnson & Johnson Loses in Court Again in Bid to Settle Talc Cases

                                                                                                  • Houston (Tex)
                                                                                                  • Johnson & Johnson
                                                                                                  • Decisions and Verdicts
                                                                                                  • Suits and Litigation (Civil)
                                                                                                  • Christopher Lopez

                                                                                                  A judge dismissed an attempt to use a bankruptcy court to resolve tens of thousands of claims that the company’s talcum power products caused cancer.

                                                                                                  Trump Administration Tallies Trade Barriers That Could Prompt Tariffs

                                                                                                  • International Trade and World Market
                                                                                                  • Protectionism (Trade)
                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
                                                                                                  • Customs (Tariff)
                                                                                                  • United States Economy

                                                                                                  The Office of the United States Trade Representative released a report highlighting foreign trade barriers that could influence tariffs the president puts into effect this week.

                                                                                                  Trump Administration Set to Remake Reporters’ Seating Chart

                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • News and News Media
                                                                                                  • Freedom of the Press
                                                                                                  • White House Correspondents Assn
                                                                                                  • Leavitt, Karoline
                                                                                                  • Ruffin, Amber

                                                                                                  The Trump administration is planning another encroachment into the day-to-day arrangements of the journalists who cover it.

                                                                                                  Traveling to the U.S. Under Trump: Visas, Border Control and What to Know

                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Travel and Vacations
                                                                                                  • Airport Security
                                                                                                  • Deportation
                                                                                                  • Content Type: Service
                                                                                                  • American Civil Liberties Union
                                                                                                  • Customs and Border Protection (US)
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • United States

                                                                                                  With increasing news reports of travelers being denied entry, understanding what might prompt extra scrutiny is key. Here’s what to know.

                                                                                                  Hank Steinbrecher, Who Helped Elevate Soccer in the U.S., Dies at 77

                                                                                                  • Steinbrecher, Hank
                                                                                                  • Soccer
                                                                                                  • Deaths (Obituaries)
                                                                                                  • Energy and Sports Drinks
                                                                                                  • United States Soccer Federation
                                                                                                  • World Cup
                                                                                                  • Gatorade

                                                                                                  He was also a key figure in raising American soccer’s profile on the world stage. Earlier, as a marketer, he saw opportunities in the football ritual of dousing coaches with Gatorade.

                                                                                                  Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos Amid Return to Office

                                                                                                  • Labor and Jobs
                                                                                                  • Layoffs and Job Reductions
                                                                                                  • Shortages
                                                                                                  • Washington (DC)
                                                                                                  • Agriculture Department
                                                                                                  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
                                                                                                  • Defense Department
                                                                                                  • Food and Drug Administration
                                                                                                  • Internal Revenue Service
                                                                                                  • Office of Management and Budget (US)

                                                                                                  President Trump has described his new in-office requirement as a way to ensure workers are doing their jobs. He sees potentially leading more employees to quit as an added benefit.

                                                                                                  Why TV News Anchors Like Joy Reid and Don Lemon Are Moving to Substack

                                                                                                  • Reid, Joy-Ann
                                                                                                  • Lemon, Don
                                                                                                  • Couric, Katie
                                                                                                  • Acosta, Jim
                                                                                                  • Zucker, Jeff
                                                                                                  • CNN
                                                                                                  • Substack Inc
                                                                                                  • News and News Media
                                                                                                  • Kelly, Megyn
                                                                                                  • Television
                                                                                                  • YouTube.com

                                                                                                  Don Lemon, Joy Reid and Jim Acosta, exiled or extricated from their networks, are now on Substack, trading sleek studios and “pancake makeup” for their living rooms.

                                                                                                  Estimates Imply That Trump Tariffs Could Fall Heavily on Consumers

                                                                                                  • United States
                                                                                                  • Navarro, Peter
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • International Trade and World Market
                                                                                                  • Customs (Tariff)
                                                                                                  • Factories and Manufacturing
                                                                                                  • United States Economy

                                                                                                  Trump’s supporters are clashing over the true goal of forthcoming global tariffs: raising revenue, or lowering foreign trade barriers?

                                                                                                  American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.

                                                                                                  • Income Inequality
                                                                                                  • United States Economy
                                                                                                  • Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
                                                                                                  • Stocks and Bonds
                                                                                                  • High Net Worth Individuals
                                                                                                  • Income
                                                                                                  • Personal Finances
                                                                                                  • Savings
                                                                                                  • Consumer Confidence (Economic Indicator)
                                                                                                  • Credit and Debt
                                                                                                  • Wages and Salaries
                                                                                                  • Research

                                                                                                  A surge in U.S. wealth has been driven by stock and home values. But the gains are concentrated at the top, leaving others in a sour economic mood.

                                                                                                  Trump Science Funding Cuts May Hurt Economy, Experts Say

                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Federal Aid (US)
                                                                                                  • Research
                                                                                                  • Colleges and Universities
                                                                                                  • Science and Technology
                                                                                                  • United States Economy
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Layoffs and Job Reductions
                                                                                                  • Innovation

                                                                                                  Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.

                                                                                                  Investigating a Sprawling Money Laundering Network

                                                                                                  • Money Laundering
                                                                                                  • Frauds and Swindling
                                                                                                  • Banking and Financial Institutions
                                                                                                  • Robberies and Thefts
                                                                                                  • Telegram LLC
                                                                                                  • Tether Operations Ltd
                                                                                                  • Cambodia

                                                                                                  Two reporters spent months learning the intricacies of a sprawling network of scammers.

                                                                                                  Trump’s Tariff Agenda Bets on Americans Giving Up Cheap Goods

                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • United States Economy
                                                                                                  • Customs (Tariff)
                                                                                                  • Consumer Behavior
                                                                                                  • Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
                                                                                                  • Federal Aid (US)
                                                                                                  • Protectionism (Trade)
                                                                                                  • Federal-State Relations (US)
                                                                                                  • Labor and Jobs

                                                                                                  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree.

                                                                                                  Real Estate Fund Exceeds $2.5 Billion for Affordable Housing

                                                                                                  • Affordable Housing
                                                                                                  • Private Equity
                                                                                                  • Vistria Group
                                                                                                  • Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
                                                                                                  • Anadu, Margaret

                                                                                                  The size of the fund, which is run by the Vistria Group, highlights how investors see an opportunity to address the nation’s housing crisis.

                                                                                                  Tariffs Keep Wall Street and Businesses on Edge

                                                                                                  • internal-storyline-no
                                                                                                  • International Trade and World Market
                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Customs (Tariff)
                                                                                                  • Federal Reserve System
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Goldman Sachs Group Inc
                                                                                                  • Standard & Poor's 500-Stock Index

                                                                                                  President Trump’s latest trade war threat is expected to come into effect this week, but businesses and investors remain unsure about how much it will hurt.

                                                                                                  Isomorphic Labs, Google’s A.I. Drug Business, Raises Money From Thrive

                                                                                                  • Artificial Intelligence
                                                                                                  • Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
                                                                                                  • Start-ups
                                                                                                  • Alphabet Inc
                                                                                                  • Isomorphic Labs Ltd
                                                                                                  • Thrive Capital
                                                                                                  • Hassabis, Demis
                                                                                                  • Kushner, Joshua

                                                                                                  The company, which uses artificial intelligence to develop new treatments, now counts the venture capital firm Thrive Capital as a backer.

                                                                                                  Primark CEO Resigns After ‘Error of Judgment’

                                                                                                  • Marchant, Paul
                                                                                                  • Primark Corp
                                                                                                  • Appointments and Executive Changes
                                                                                                  • Shopping and Retail
                                                                                                  • Discount Selling
                                                                                                  • Fashion and Apparel
                                                                                                  • Associated British Foods PLC
                                                                                                  • Ryan, Arthur (1935-2019)
                                                                                                  • Workplace Hazards and Violations

                                                                                                  Paul Marchant has left the clothing retailer after “an allegation made by an individual about his behavior,” the company said.

                                                                                                  As Trump Tariffs Loom, White House Eyes Costly Farmer Bailouts

                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Federal Aid (US)
                                                                                                  • Customs (Tariff)
                                                                                                  • Agriculture and Farming
                                                                                                  • United States Economy
                                                                                                  • Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Taxation
                                                                                                  • International Trade and World Market
                                                                                                  • Rollins, Brooke (1972- )
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Agriculture Department
                                                                                                  • United States

                                                                                                  The Trump administration has discussed providing financial aid for farmers who may be subject to retaliation by America’s trading partners.

                                                                                                  Can the Army Make Food Its Soldiers Want to Eat?

                                                                                                  • Irvine, Robert (1965- )
                                                                                                  • United States Army
                                                                                                  • Chefs
                                                                                                  • Restaurants
                                                                                                  • Military Bases and Installations
                                                                                                  • Cafeterias
                                                                                                  • Fort Jackson (SC)

                                                                                                  Robert Irvine has been enlisted to overhaul the dreary mess hall menus that drive many soldiers to less-healthy choices.

                                                                                                  Eight Watch Brands Now Sell $1 Billion a Year

                                                                                                  • Watches and Clocks
                                                                                                  • Luxury Goods and Services
                                                                                                  • Rolex SA
                                                                                                  • Audemars Piguet Group
                                                                                                  • Cartier SA
                                                                                                  • Omega SA
                                                                                                  • Patek Philippe SA
                                                                                                  • Richard Mille (Horometrie SA)
                                                                                                  • Longines Watch Co
                                                                                                  • Vacheron Constantin
                                                                                                  • your-feed-fashion

                                                                                                  There now are eight brands selling more than $1 billion each year. Experts say it means big brands are getting bigger and their products are getting pricier.

                                                                                                  Richard Carlson, Journalist Who Led Voice of America, Dies at 84

                                                                                                  • Carlson, Richard W
                                                                                                  • Deaths (Obituaries)
                                                                                                  • News and News Media
                                                                                                  • Television
                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Radio
                                                                                                  • Peabody Awards
                                                                                                  • Voice of America
                                                                                                  • Corp for Public Broadcasting
                                                                                                  • Carlson, Tucker

                                                                                                  The father of the conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, he won a Peabody Award for television reporting that uncovered a car company’s fraud.

                                                                                                  White House Correspondents Cancel Comedian Booked for Annual Dinner

                                                                                                  • White House Correspondents Assn
                                                                                                  • Comedy and Humor
                                                                                                  • News and News Media
                                                                                                  • Daniels, Eugene (1989- )
                                                                                                  • Ruffin, Amber
                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J

                                                                                                  The comedian Amber Ruffin had been slated to perform at the event in April. The correspondents’ association said it wanted to avoid focusing “on the politics of division.”

                                                                                                  Gai Gherardi, Who Made Eyeglass Frames Fashion Statements, Dies at 78

                                                                                                  • Gherardi, Gai (1946-2025)
                                                                                                  • Deaths (Obituaries)
                                                                                                  • L A Eyeworks
                                                                                                  • Eyeglasses
                                                                                                  • Fashion and Apparel
                                                                                                  • Design
                                                                                                  • Los Angeles (Calif)
                                                                                                  • McReynolds, Barbara

                                                                                                  Her L.A. Eyeworks boutique, which she opened with a friend and fellow optician, was a pioneer in turning ordinary frames into bold, artistic accessories.

                                                                                                  Trump Order Could Cripple Federal Worker Unions Fighting DOGE Cuts

                                                                                                  • American Federation of Government Employees
                                                                                                  • Government Employees
                                                                                                  • Organized Labor
                                                                                                  • Collective Bargaining
                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Suits and Litigation (Civil)
                                                                                                  • Executive Orders and Memorandums
                                                                                                  • Government Efficiency Department (US)
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Musk, Elon

                                                                                                  The move added to the list of actions by President Trump that use the powers of his office to weaken perceived enemies.

                                                                                                  U.S. Presses French Companies to Comply With Trump’s Anti-Diversity Policies

                                                                                                  • France
                                                                                                  • Diversity Initiatives
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • United States International Relations
                                                                                                  • Executive Orders and Memorandums
                                                                                                  • Government Contracts and Procurement
                                                                                                  • Hiring and Promotion

                                                                                                  A letter from the American Embassy in France gave firms that do business with the U.S. government five days to indicate their agreement.

                                                                                                  Pension Funds Push Forward on Climate Goals Despite Backlash

                                                                                                  • Pensions and Retirement Plans
                                                                                                  • Global Warming
                                                                                                  • Corporate Social Responsibility
                                                                                                  • New York City
                                                                                                  • New York City Employees' Retirement System
                                                                                                  • Lander, Brad

                                                                                                  At a time of resistance to environmental, social and governance goals, pension funds have become a bulwark against efforts to sideline climate risks.

                                                                                                  Trump and Tariffs Enter the Scene Only Days Into Canada’s Election Campaign

                                                                                                  • Canada
                                                                                                  • Carney, Mark J
                                                                                                  • Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Automobiles
                                                                                                  • International Trade and World Market
                                                                                                  • Customs (Tariff)
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • United States International Relations

                                                                                                  Without advance notice to Canada, the U.S. president put the auto industry into turmoil with a 25 percent tariff.

                                                                                                  Trump’s Not-So-Subtle Purpose in Fighting Big Law Firms

                                                                                                  • Legal Profession
                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Suits and Litigation (Civil)
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Executive Orders and Memorandums
                                                                                                  • Jones Day
                                                                                                  • Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison
                                                                                                  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
                                                                                                  • Jenner & Block
                                                                                                  • Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

                                                                                                  The president has attacked law firms for “frivolous” litigation. But his actions could undermine the basic right of Americans to sue their government.

                                                                                                  How U.S. Airports Like Pittsburgh’s Generate Electricity On Site to Avoid Heathrow-Like Outages

                                                                                                  • Airports
                                                                                                  • Electric Light and Power
                                                                                                  • Power Failures and Blackouts
                                                                                                  • Airlines and Airplanes
                                                                                                  • Solar Energy
                                                                                                  • Infrastructure (Public Works)
                                                                                                  • Heathrow Airport (London, England)
                                                                                                  • Pittsburgh International Airport
                                                                                                  • Denver International Airport

                                                                                                  Pittsburgh International Airport avoids power outages and reduces its energy costs by generating electricity on site using natural gas and solar panels.

                                                                                                  Bloomberg Has a Rocky Start With A.I. Summaries

                                                                                                  • Artificial Intelligence
                                                                                                  • News and News Media
                                                                                                  • Correction Stories
                                                                                                  • Bloomberg News
                                                                                                  • Micklethwait, John

                                                                                                  The outlet has issued dozens of corrections to A.I.-generated news summaries since it started using the technology to write them this year.

                                                                                                  The Financial Fallout of Being Deactivated from Delivery Work

                                                                                                  • Personal Finances
                                                                                                  • Uber Technologies Inc
                                                                                                  • Uber Eats
                                                                                                  • Lyft Inc
                                                                                                  • Delivery Services
                                                                                                  • Credit and Debt
                                                                                                  • DoorDash (Mobile App)

                                                                                                  Millions of Americans earn money finding gig work through platforms like Uber, Lyft or DoorDash. Many see their financial lives upended when their account is suddenly blocked for unclear reasons.

                                                                                                  How Climate-Resilient Chickens Could Help Fight Poverty

                                                                                                  • Zambia
                                                                                                  • Agriculture and Farming
                                                                                                  • Africa
                                                                                                  • Foreign Aid
                                                                                                  • Poultry
                                                                                                  • Poverty
                                                                                                  • Hybrid Poultry Farm
                                                                                                  • World Poultry Foundation
                                                                                                  • Chickens
                                                                                                  • Rural Areas
                                                                                                  • Livestock
                                                                                                  • Developing Countries
                                                                                                  • Eggs

                                                                                                  An initiative in Zambia is showing that a profit-seeking company can help rural farmers battling extreme weather breed chickens that lay more eggs.

                                                                                                  Trump Commutes Ozy Media Founder’s Sentence Just Before His Surrender

                                                                                                  • Amnesties, Commutations and Pardons
                                                                                                  • Frauds and Swindling
                                                                                                  • Decisions and Verdicts
                                                                                                  • Fines (Penalties)
                                                                                                  • Ozy Media Inc
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Watson, Carlos (1969- )

                                                                                                  Carlos Watson, who started the now-defunct digital media company, had been sentenced to almost 10 years in prison for trying to defraud investors and lenders.

                                                                                                  Blackstone Considers Small Investment in TikTok

                                                                                                  • Blackstone Group, The
                                                                                                  • TikTok (ByteDance)
                                                                                                  • Beijing Bytedance Technology Co Ltd
                                                                                                  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
                                                                                                  • Private Equity
                                                                                                  • Social Media
                                                                                                  • Law and Legislation
                                                                                                  • China
                                                                                                  • Schwarzman, Stephen A
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government

                                                                                                  The private equity giant is considering investing as the video app works to follow a law that requires it to separate from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, by next week.

                                                                                                  80,000 Pounds of Beef Stolen From a Tennessee Slaughterhouse, Sheriff Says

                                                                                                  • Meatpacking Plants and Slaughterhouses
                                                                                                  • Southeastern Provision LLC
                                                                                                  • Meat
                                                                                                  • Robberies and Thefts
                                                                                                  • Trucks and Trucking
                                                                                                  • Tennessee
                                                                                                  • List Trucking Sales

                                                                                                  The sheriff’s office in Grainger County, Tenn., is investigating the theft after shipments from a meat processing facility were loaded onto trucks and never reached their destinations.

                                                                                                  Charlie Javice Found Guilty of Defrauding JPMorgan in $175 Million Acquisition

                                                                                                  • Javice, Charlie
                                                                                                  • JPMorgan Chase & Company
                                                                                                  • Frank (TAPD LLC)
                                                                                                  • Financial Aid (Education)
                                                                                                  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
                                                                                                  • Banking and Financial Institutions
                                                                                                  • Start-ups
                                                                                                  • Decisions and Verdicts
                                                                                                  • Frauds and Swindling

                                                                                                  Federal prosecutors convinced a jury that Ms. Javice, along with one of her executives, had faked much of her customer list before selling her start-up, Frank, to the bank.

                                                                                                  U.S. Judge Orders Halt to Trump’s Effort to Dismantle Voice of America

                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • News and News Media
                                                                                                  • United States International Relations
                                                                                                  • Voice of America
                                                                                                  • United States Agency for Global Media
                                                                                                  • Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty
                                                                                                  • Radio Free Europe
                                                                                                  • Lake, Kari A
                                                                                                  • Oetken, J Paul
                                                                                                  • Abramowitz, Michael J
                                                                                                  • Iran

                                                                                                  Voice of America journalists argued in a lawsuit that the administration’s actions violated their First Amendment rights.

                                                                                                  Trump Suffers Day of Losses in His Retribution Campaign Against Law Firms

                                                                                                  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Executive Orders and Memorandums
                                                                                                  • Legal Profession
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J

                                                                                                  The president said the firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom had agreed to provide $100 million in pro bono work on issues that he supports.

                                                                                                  Stocks Fall as Inflation Anxiety Dampens Mood on Wall Street

                                                                                                  • Stocks and Bonds
                                                                                                  • Standard & Poor's 500-Stock Index
                                                                                                  • Inflation (Economics)
                                                                                                  • Consumer Confidence (Economic Indicator)
                                                                                                  • United States Economy
                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • International Trade and World Market
                                                                                                  • Customs (Tariff)
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J

                                                                                                  The S&P 500 index dropped 2 percent as investors weighed hotter-than-expected inflation data and braced for President Trump’s next round of tariffs.

                                                                                                  Trump Pardons Trevor Milton, Founder of Bankrupt Truck Maker Nikola

                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Amnesties, Commutations and Pardons
                                                                                                  • Securities and Commodities Violations
                                                                                                  • Trucks and Trucking
                                                                                                  • Decisions and Verdicts
                                                                                                  • Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
                                                                                                  • Stocks and Bonds
                                                                                                  • Fines (Penalties)
                                                                                                  • Compensation for Damages (Law)
                                                                                                  • Nikola Motor Co
                                                                                                  • Milton, Trevor (1981- )
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J

                                                                                                  President Trump’s intervention came while Mr. Milton was appealing his conviction on securities and wire fraud charges.

                                                                                                  Reworked U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Proposal: What to Know

                                                                                                  • Foreign Aid
                                                                                                  • Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
                                                                                                  • Budgets and Budgeting
                                                                                                  • Lithium (Metal)
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Zelensky, Volodymyr
                                                                                                  • Kyiv (Ukraine)
                                                                                                  • Russia
                                                                                                  • Ukraine
                                                                                                  • United States
                                                                                                  • Metals and Minerals

                                                                                                  Officials in Kyiv say the country cannot possibly accept the proposal and that new negotiations would be needed. But they have not rejected it outright, which would anger the White House.

                                                                                                  Law Firms Jenner & Block and WilmerHale Sue Trump Administration to Block Executive Orders

                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Jenner & Block
                                                                                                  • Legal Profession
                                                                                                  • Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
                                                                                                  • Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison
                                                                                                  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
                                                                                                  • Perkins Coie LLP
                                                                                                  • Suits and Litigation (Civil)
                                                                                                  • Executive Orders and Memorandums
                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Weissmann, Andrew
                                                                                                  • Mueller, Robert S III
                                                                                                  • Decisions and Verdicts
                                                                                                  • Bates, John D
                                                                                                  • Leon, Richard J
                                                                                                  • Presidential Power (US)

                                                                                                  The president has targeted firms that he claims have “weaponized” the legal system. On Friday, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale fought back in court, while Mr. Trump said he’d reached a deal with Skadden to avert an executive order.

                                                                                                  Navigating Trump-Era Market Volatility: How to Invest Amid Uncertain Times

                                                                                                  • Stocks and Bonds
                                                                                                  • Content Type: Service
                                                                                                  • Asset Allocation (Personal Finances)
                                                                                                  • Foreign Investments
                                                                                                  • Personal Finances
                                                                                                  • BYD Co Ltd
                                                                                                  • NVIDIA Corporation
                                                                                                  • Tesla Motors Inc

                                                                                                  People with bond and international stock funds have held their own, despite a shaky U.S. stock market and the uncertainty and turmoil flowing from the White House.

                                                                                                  Tax Tips for Those Who Haven’t Filed Their 2024 Returns

                                                                                                  • Income Tax
                                                                                                  • Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions
                                                                                                  • Rebates and Refunds
                                                                                                  • Content Type: Service
                                                                                                  • Personal Finances
                                                                                                  • Internal Revenue Service
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J

                                                                                                  Despite the turmoil at the I.R.S., tax returns are still due on April 15. And, yes, there are still options for lowering last year’s taxable income.

                                                                                                  Inflation Remained Sticky Ahead of Trump’s Escalating Trade War, PCE Data Shows

                                                                                                  • Banking and Financial Institutions
                                                                                                  • International Trade and World Market
                                                                                                  • United States Economy
                                                                                                  • Inflation (Economics)
                                                                                                  • Customs (Tariff)
                                                                                                  • Interest Rates
                                                                                                  • Federal Reserve System
                                                                                                  • Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)

                                                                                                  The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed underlying price pressures persisting in February, as inflation-adjusted spending stayed muted.

                                                                                                  Is CoreWeave’s Debut an Ill Omen for I.P.O.s?

                                                                                                  • Artificial Intelligence
                                                                                                  • Stocks and Bonds
                                                                                                  • United States Economy
                                                                                                  • Standard & Poor's 500-Stock Index
                                                                                                  • Anthropic AI LLC
                                                                                                  • CoreWeave
                                                                                                  • Microsoft Corp
                                                                                                  • NVIDIA Corporation
                                                                                                  • OpenAI Labs
                                                                                                  • Intrator, Michael
                                                                                                  • McBee, Brannin
                                                                                                  • Venturo, Brian

                                                                                                  The A.I. company is set to make its market debut on Friday amid concerns about its business model and the health of the wider economy.

                                                                                                  Trump’s Tariffs Leave Automakers With Tough, Expensive Choices

                                                                                                  • Automobiles
                                                                                                  • Customs (Tariff)
                                                                                                  • Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
                                                                                                  • International Trade and World Market
                                                                                                  • United States Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Mexico
                                                                                                  • Canada
                                                                                                  • Layoffs and Job Reductions
                                                                                                  • Production
                                                                                                  • Factories and Manufacturing

                                                                                                  Carmakers are likely to face higher costs regardless of how they respond to President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts.

                                                                                                  Russell Vought, Trump’s Budget Chief, Wants to Cut ‘Woke’ Spending

                                                                                                  • Federal Budget (US)
                                                                                                  • Federal Aid (US)
                                                                                                  • Politics and Government
                                                                                                  • Presidential Election of 2024
                                                                                                  • Presidential Election of 2020
                                                                                                  • Medicaid
                                                                                                  • Office of Management and Budget (US)
                                                                                                  • Vought, Russell T
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Heritage Foundation
                                                                                                  • Government Accountability Office
                                                                                                  • Conservatism (US Politics)
                                                                                                  • Taxation
                                                                                                  • Republican Party
                                                                                                  • Foreign Aid
                                                                                                  • Government Employees
                                                                                                  • Welfare (US)
                                                                                                  • Mandate for Leadership (Project 2025) (Book)

                                                                                                  Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.

                                                                                                  How a Crypto Craze Swept An Argentine Town

                                                                                                  • Virtual Currency
                                                                                                  • Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes
                                                                                                  • Tether Operations Ltd
                                                                                                  • San Pedro (Argentina)
                                                                                                  • Economic Conditions and Trends
                                                                                                  • Newspapers
                                                                                                  • audio-neutral-informative
                                                                                                  • audio-neutral-immersive
                                                                                                  • audio-neutral-suspenseful

                                                                                                  In San Pedro, Argentina, 16,000 people, a fifth of the population, signed up for a cryptocurrency exchange where everyone won. Until they didn’t.

                                                                                                  ‘Brocasters’ Like Joe Rogan and Theo Von Have Listeners in a Chokehold

                                                                                                  • Men and Boys
                                                                                                  • Podcasts
                                                                                                  • Conservatism (US Politics)
                                                                                                  • Rogan, Joe
                                                                                                  • Trump, Donald J
                                                                                                  • Flowers, Ashley
                                                                                                  • Prawat, Brit
                                                                                                  • The Joe Rogan Experience (Radio Program)
                                                                                                  • manosphere

                                                                                                  What do President Trump and Mark Zuckerberg have in common? They’re getting into the ring with Joe Rogan.

                                                                                                  Amid a Defense and Aerospace Boom, Demand for Industrial Real Estate Soars

                                                                                                  • Space and Astronomy
                                                                                                  • Private Spaceflight
                                                                                                  • Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
                                                                                                  • Zoning
                                                                                                  • United States Defense and Military Forces

                                                                                                  Leasing for defense and aerospace start-ups is up as global tensions and conflicts buoy investments in manufacturing.