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Sharon LaFraniere and Eric Schmitt

Will Dan Caine, Trump’s Pick for Joint Chiefs Chairman, Be Blunt or Hold His Tongue?

A Senate hearing on Tuesday could be just the first exercise in needle-threading for Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as he tries to maintain credibility with President Trump while staying true to military norms.

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Michael C. Bender

Trump’s Mantra from Schools to FEMA: ‘Move it Back to the States’

President Trump justifies his plan to shutter the Education Department by saying that states should control schools. He’s using the idea to explain other policies now, too.

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Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger, Ernesto Londoño and Dani Blum

The Most Expensive Judicial Race in U.S. History, and a Growing Demand for Ivermectin

Plus, the return of the rotating restaurant.

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Alexandra Stevenson

How Trump’s Tariffs Are Hitting One Chinese Factory Owner: ‘We Are Helpless’

President Trump’s policies are straining trade ties and challenging a long-held truth in China about the centrality of the U.S. market.

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Ana Swanson

Want to Play a Game? Global Trade War Is the New Washington Pastime.

Two dozen trade experts gathered recently to simulate how a global trade war would play out. The results were surprisingly optimistic.

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Astead W. Herndon, Laura Bult, Gabriel Blanco, Laura Salaberry, Caitlin O’Keefe, Christine Zhang and Ruth Igielnik

Trump Loves Tariffs. Do Americans?

Astead Herndon, a New York Times politics reporter and host of the podcast “The Run-Up,” unpacks what the voters and the polling say about President Trump’s signature economic policy: tariffs.

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Colby Smith

As Trump Stokes Uncertainty, the Fed Asks Businesses Where It Hurts

The central bank’s outreach to companies has taken on new significance as the outlook for growth and inflation gets cloudier.

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"This Is A Total Myth": Residents Are Sharing Popular Tourist Faux Pas They Witness Often In Their Cities

"Don't do this to fit in. I've lived here for five years now and have yet to see a local do it."

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Mark Schofield

Red Bull F1 to honor Honda with special white livery at Japanese Grand Prix

Honda’s first F1 win in 1965 will be honored by Red Bull at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix

At the end of the 2025 Formula 1 season, one of the most productive partnerships in the sport’s history will come to a close. A relationship that began in 2018 between Honda and Red Bull that produced multiple Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships will come to a close before Honda begins a new power unit partnership with Aston Martin. Red Bull begins its own internal power unit...

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Hannah Singleton

Brands are ditching lifetime warranties—but not because they’re taking advantage of you

Once a mark of quality, lifetime warranties are starting to feel out of step with our values. Brands like Cotopaxi and Saatva are rethinking how to make things that actually last.

Ren Barrus was just an intern at Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear and apparel company, when he noticed piles of used backpacks and jackets sitting in boxes at the warehouse. The company was only 3 years old—still a startup—but already, customers were eagerly using its 61-year warranty. One broken zipper and the brand...

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Jesus Diaz

Barcelona is about to transform its skyline’s biggest eyesore into a stunning tech hub

Tres Xemeneies was once considered a stain on Barcelona’s coastline. Soon it will become the city’s center of innovation.

Tres Xemeneies (Three Chimneys) is a former coal-fired power plant in Sant Adrià de Besòs. Think of it as Barcelona’s own Battersea Power Station, London’s iconic power station that has been redeveloped into a technological hub (and Apple’s new London digs). Like Battersea, Barcelona’s plant is set to undergo a radical transformation into the new Catalunya...

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Michiaki Matsushima

Yuval Noah Harari: ‘How Do We Share the Planet With This New Superintelligence?’

The academic and author discusses what to expect from the singularity, the need for AI self-correcting mechanisms, and what hope there is for superintelligence safeguarding democracy.

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33 Travel Items To Pack For Your Big Trip, Small Trip, Or Weekend Getaway

So you have a Disney trip coming up, but these Cloudfoam sneakers aren't in your cart yet. ???? The math isn't mathing.

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Seth Meyers mocks Elon Musks bid for sympathy over Teslas cratering stock

Late Night host Seth Meyers has mocked Elon Musk for complaining about Minnesota governor Tim Walz finding joy in Tesla's cratering stock. Walz isn't the only one.

Tesla's CEO has seen stock for the electric car company plummet, with sales down across the globe as drivers boycott its vehicles — and that isn't even to mention the numerous recalls. Meanwhile, the Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been aggressively dismantling the U.S. government, cutting jobs, services,...

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 1, 2025

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve...

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IGN Live 2025 tickets are on sale now

IGN has announced that tickets for its annual convention IGN Live 2025 are now on sale. The two-day event will feature playable demos of upcoming video games, new announcements, panels, contests, stage shows, and giveaways. It won't just be games though, with IGN stating that IGN Live 2025 will be "a huge celebration of everything fans love from the world of games, movies, TV, comics, collectibles, and more."

Here's how you can grab your tickets to IGN Live 2025.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for April 1, 2025

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special,...

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for April 1, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections —...

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Apples AirPods Max now support lossless audio

That took a while, but it's finally real: Apple's AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones now support lossless audio.

Apple announced the upgrade in late March, and now the new firmware for the AirPods Max is out, adding support for lossless audio, as well as ultra-low latency audio, for AirPods Max.

The firmware that you want to get this upgrade is version 7E99, and you'll also need to update the device you're using as audio source (an iPhone, iPad, or Mac) to iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, or macOS...

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25 Practical Things From Target You Don't Realize You Need Until You Buy A House

Unfortunately, buying a home means more chores but you'll be able to easily track your task or give them to other family members with a weekly chore chart.

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