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Jennifer Mattson

What is ‘Liberation Day?’ Trump reciprocal tariffs will hit on April 2, and they could roil the economy even more

Donald Trump will impose a fresh round of tariffs on imports from other countries this Wednesday, and he’s calling it the ‘big one.’ Here’s what that means.

For weeks, President Donald Trump has said he’ll be imposing a range of fresh tariffs on imports from other countries this Wednesday, April 2, calling it “Liberation Day” and the “big one,” but what does that even mean?

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Associated Press

Why microplastic pollution in soils and crops is ‘raising alarm’ among experts

Some studies have estimated that soils are more polluted by microplastics than the oceans.

In Uganda’s Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee, a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is creeping beyond the city.

It’s a problem that has long littered the landscape in Kampala, the capital, where buveera are woven into the fabric of daily life. They show up in layers of excavated dirt roads and clog waterways. But now, they can be found in remote areas of...

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Paul Sonne and Marc Santora

Putin Keeps Pushing, With Trump and in Ukraine War

The Russian leader’s drones are deluging Ukrainian cities, while his negotiating tactics test the patience of the friendliest White House he has faced in decades.

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Michael Schwirtz, Christina Shaman, Christina Thornell, James Hill and James Surdam

A Mystery in the Baltic Sea

After a series of suspicious cable cuttings feared to be Russian sabotage, NATO began a new mission called Baltic Sentry to patrol the Baltic Sea. Michael Schwirtz, an investigative reporter with the International desk at The New York Times, takes us aboard one of these patrol flights.

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Michael Schwirtz and James Hill

A NATO Plane Tracks and Dodges Russia in the Baltic Sea

The assignment was part of a new program aimed at suspected Russian sabotage. None has occurred since NATO began patrols.

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Roger Cohen and Aurelien Breeden

Marine Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling

The sentence made the far-right leader ineligible for five years, excluding her from the 2027 election unless she can secure a more favorable outcome on appeal.

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Tracy Mumford, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and Frances Robles

Trump ‘Not Joking’ About Third Term, and the Myanmar Earthquake Toll

Plus, trying the impossible at the Olympics.

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Alan Rappeport

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

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

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale Is Almost Over — Here Are The Deals You Don't Want To Miss

Good news: you don't need to wait for Prime Day for some serious savings. We're checking price histories and combing through pages (and pages) of deals to find the best ones...including some *new* lowest-ever prices.

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Jack Milko

Popular PGA Tour star Michael Kim grinds his way to receiving Masters invite

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The top-50 players in the world receive invites to Augusta and Michael Kim was right on the line entering this week.

The past eight weeks have been an absolute grind for Michael Kim, the PGA Tour star who has become quite popular due to his hilarious and honest social media presence.

He has played in eight tournaments in a row, missing the cut only once, all while finishing among the top-13 or better on five occasions. This wild and exhaustive...

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James Dator

The Yankees’ ‘Torpedo’ bats that are breaking baseball, explained

Is the new bat an innovation. or a way to cheat the system?

The New York Yankees have cracked the code when it comes to hitting dingers, and it’s raising massive questions about whether they’re simply leveraging existing rules, or bending them entirely too much. This year the club introduced a new bat featuring what they call a “Torpedo Barrel,” and it’s quite literally breaking the game of baseball.

This was most apparent on Saturday night in a 20-9 win over the Milwaukee...

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Oliver Fox

Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s free-throw grifting is actually good for the NBA

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The Oklahoma City Thunder MVP candidate is making the NBA more watchable, one free throw at a time.

Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander unstoppable because he shoots a ton of free throws, or does he shoot a ton of free throws because he’s unstoppable?

SGA is second in the NBA with a healthy 8.9 free-throw attempts per game and that has become the subject of a pretty misleading online discussion. Yes, he leans into contact, and yes, his scoring is...

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Mark Schofield

Williams F1 adds to their driver lineup by signing former F3 Drivers’ Champion

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After Franco Colapinto signs with Alpine, Williams has added an F3 champion to their roster

Williams has added 2022 Formula 3 Champion Victor Martins to their Driver Academy, bolstering their driver depth after seeing Franco Colapinto sign as a reserve driver with Alpine this past off-season.

The team announced the move in a statement ahead of this weekend’s Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix.

“We’re...

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Mark Schofield

Aaron Rodgers Steelers rumors swirl after throwing session with star WR

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Could a throwing session at UCLA pave the way to Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers?

Our long national nightmare may be close to ending.

According to reports Aaron Rodgers had a throwing session with new Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf recently in California, as the veteran quarterback nears a decision on where he will play in 2025.

“It is a process for Aaron Rodgers,” said Mike Garafolo on the NFL Network Monday morning from the...

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Jamison Hensley

Ravens have internally discussed Lamar extension

The Ravens have had internal conversations about a new deal for two-time NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson, coach John Harbaugh said Monday.

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Turron Davenport

Titans' Callahan: Franchise QBs are 'priceless'

The Tennessee Titans say they're "two weeks away-ish" from deciding on the first pick of the 2025 NFL draft and are still looking at quarterback prospects including Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward. The Titans also said trading the No. 1 pick is an option.

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Sources: Stanford hiring Reich as interim for '25

Stanford is hiring veteran NFL coach Frank Reich as the interim football coach, sources told ESPN. Both sides have agreed it will be a one-season deal.

Wired Top Stories

Ryan Waniata

Soundcore Aeroclip Open-Ear Earbuds Review: Great Value

Soundcore’s latest take on open earbuds is an affordable winner.

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Simon Hill

Last Chance: 109 Best Amazon Spring Sale Deals for March 2025

Amazon's sale event ends tonight, so this is your last chance to save on our favorite WIRED-tested home and tech gadgets.

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Matthew Korfhage

Diet-to-Go Meal Plan Review: Simple, Healthy, Maybe Soggy

Diet-to-Go’s ready-to-eat meal delivery offers diabetic, keto, and weight-loss plans. They’re often tasty sometimes soggy.

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