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Apr 9, 2025 • 7min

China hits back again, biggest tariff losers, egg prices investigated & more

China has introduced more tariffs on US imports in retaliation to President Donald Trump’s duties. We’ll tell you who economists say are the biggest losers from trade wars. America’s largest egg producer is being investigated over prices. USAID has made a funding U-turn after a dire warning. Plus, a judge says it's unconstitutional to ban the Associated Press from some reporting events.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 9, 2025 • 7min

Tariffs take effect, nightclub collapse, police shoot teenager & more

President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs are now in place. The head of the IRS says she’s stepping down after the agency agreed to help with immigration enforcement. Rescue workers are searching for survivors in the rubble after a nightclub roof collapsed in the Dominican Republic. More than $1 billion of Cornell University’s funding is being frozen. Plus, police reportedly have shot and critically wounded an autistic teenager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 8, 2025 • 7min

Stocks tumble again, Musk vs. Navarro, Vance slammed by China & more

Today’s relief rally evaporated after the White House doubled down on enormous tariffs against China. There's been a very public spat between Elon Musk and Trump adviser Peter Navarro. The National Weather Service made a change that’s affecting non-English speakers. The Trump administration took another step to undo Biden’s immigration policies. Plus, Vice President JD Vance’s “Chinese peasants” comment receives backlash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 8, 2025 • 7min

New tariffs against China, deadly roof collapse, robot recruiters & more

President Donald Trump is ramping up his tariff threat against China in an escalating trade war. The White House scored its latest Supreme Court win. Rescuers are searching for survivors after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. We’ll tell you what Ukraine’s president is calling “a clear signal” that Russia doesn’t want to end the war. Plus, how AI is working both sides of the hiring process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 8, 2025 • 7min

Stocks bounce back, states are DOGE-ing, reducing Alzheimer’s risk & more

Stocks opened higher this morning, as the US negotiates with several countries on tariffs. The Trump administration is adding another tool to its deportation strategy. Parts of the US that are already severely flooded are bracing for more. Some states are taking a page from Elon Musk’s playbook. Plus, why experts are saying these are transformational times in Alzheimer’s prevention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 8, 2025 • 7min

Iran nuclear talks, fluoride task force, extinct animal resurrected & more

Markets have risen worldwide this morning after yesterday’s drops. President Donald Trump says the US and Iran will hold direct talks on Tehran’s nuclear program. The health secretary is questioning fluoride in drinking water. A National Park Service website has been restored after backlash. Plus, a biotech says it’s brought a prehistoric animal back from extinction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 8, 2025 • 7min

China not backing down, Trump’s immigration win, Boeing 737-Max settlement & more

China says it’ll fight until the end, as President Donald Trump threatens even higher tariffs. The Supreme Court handed Trump two immigration wins yesterday. USAID has cancelled all remaining contracts for humanitarian aid for Afghanistan and Yemen. Boeing has reached a settlement with two families who’s loved ones died in a 2019 crash. Plus, it was a nail-biting end to the NCAA men’s basketball championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 7, 2025 • 7min

Tariff turmoil, maternal healthcare warning, LA Dodgers at WH & more

We begin with how “fake news” caused a market whiplash today. The Supreme Court weighed in on the case to return a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Two former Biden-appointed officials fired by Trump got their jobs back for now. The WHO warns aid cuts threaten to undo decades of progress in maternal healthcare. Plus, the 2024 World Series champs visit the White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 7, 2025 • 7min

Wall Street rollercoaster, deadly US storms, zoo’s first-time parents & more

We start with President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat in an escalating trade war. We have new developments on a case regarding a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Danger is increasing for many communities hit by severe storms. An Idaho mother who was convicted of killing two of her kids is on trial again. And, two endangered residents at one zoo achieved a significant milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 7, 2025 • 7min

Volatile stock market, former DOGE worker speaks out, REAL IDs & more

We start with how the stock market is reacting to President Donald Trump’s tariff plan, as countries offer to negotiate. A former DOGE employee's warning on the agency’s agenda. Two US border officials have been charged – we'll tell you why. Aid agencies sound the alarm as Israel’s blockade in Gaza enters a second month. Plus, new federal rules will be coming into effect around IDs and flying.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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