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Harvard University said it will not comply with demands issued by the Trump administration aimed at curtailing antisemitism on campus, potentially putting billions in federal contracts and grants at risk. New York Post
The president suggested that he would impose new tariffs on national security grounds, but indicated that the auto industry might get relief. New York Times
VOA VIEW: AS they should.
President Trump’s tariffs on China could lead to a hazardous scenario for European countries: the dumping of artificially cheap products that could undermine local industries. New York Times
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Meta’s antitrust trial, in which the government contends the company killed competition by buying young rivals, hinges on unknowable alternate versions of Silicon Valley history. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It's a little too late.
On Monday, Shad White, the state auditor for Mississippi, will make public a summary of audits that his office completed during his term -- which totaled to $400 million in waste. OANN
Following President Donald Trump’s introduction of tariffs, Nvidia revealed that it will produce AI Supercomputer chips “entirely in the U.S.” for the first time. OANN
VOA VIEW: A good and helpful move.
Democrats warn that if Republicans cut Medicaid funding, particularly from the expansion population as the GOP has suggested is a target, it could reduce funding for opioid addiction treatment. Washington Times
Researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas have discovered evidence that Type 2 diabetes "rewires" the brain in ways similar to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Washington Times
A Wisconsin teenager charged with killing his parents is accused of doing so in order to "obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary" to assassinate President Trump and overthrow the government, according to federal court documents unsealed Friday. Washington Times
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Like many in the tech industry, Jeremy Lyons used to think of himself as a relatively apolitical guy. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Smart people embrace Trump.
After President Donald Trump reversed course on his tariffs and announced he would pursue trade negotiations, he had a simple explanation for how he would make decisions in the coming weeks. Washington Times
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said "of course I'm not going to do it" about returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported to an El Salvadoran prison. CBS
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable." CBS
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President Donald Trump was in Miami for his latest appearance at a sports event as he watched UFC fighters and was joined by several Cabinet members and top administration officials. CBS
Its Blackwell AI chips have started production in Phoenix at Taiwan Semiconductor plants. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good for the US.
President Donald Trump has announced a pause in reciprocal tariffs and a waiver for certain electronics items since unveiling his new trade policy. CNBC
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Consumer worries grew over inflation, unemployment and the stock market as the global trade war heated up in March. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Liberal media stupidity.
The decision to stop developing danuglipron adds to a string of setbacks in the pharmaceutical giant's bid to win a slice of the booming market for GLP-1s. CNBC
A rising share of America's top executives sees a recessionary period on the horizon. CNBC
Reported plans to cut staff at an important Social Security Administration department would be "dangerous," Democratic senators wrote in a letter to the agency. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Dem fear mongering.
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan said Monday that Facebook's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp drastically changed the social networking ecosystem. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Total lies and deception.
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Vietnam, the 6th largest source of U.S. imports, is caught in the middle of an escalating trade war between the United States and China. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Vietnam would be wise not to play tariff games with the US.
Crude oil futures are down about 13% since President Donald Trump announced his sweeping tariff plan on April 2. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Scary forecasts.
"The Iranians are, I think, a little bit more desperate than they were in 2022, and they are faced with a very weak economy," one analyst told CNBC. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Iran better make a deal quick.
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Meta will face off against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Monday in an antitrust trial that could result in the company divesting Instagram and WhatsApp. CNBC
The combined decline of U.S. stocks, bonds and the dollar could be a sign of a broader shift away from investing in America. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Foolish liberal talk.
Trump has slapped 145% tariffs on China, while hitting pause on duties for most other countries for the next 90 days to allow negotiations. CNBC
Former Rep. Mike Rogers announced Monday he will again run for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. UPI
Chinese exports leapt beyond expected numbers in March as companies moved shipments to avoid the expected, and now in effect, lofty U.S. tariffs. UPI
The United States sent condolences to Ukraine after Russian missile strikes on the northeastern city of Sumy killed at least 34 people and injured 117 with President Donald Trump condemning the attack as "terrible." UPI
VOA VIEW: Russia if making bold stupid moves.
Tariff exemptions on cell phones and other electronic devices are only temporary, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday, adding to an already confusing situation around the United States' economic policy. UPI
VOA VIEW: Don't count Trump short.
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