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Jack Healy, Alexandra Berzon, Tara Siegel Bernard and Nicholas Nehamas

Trump’s Social Security Promise Under Strain as DOGE Cuts Take Toll

President Trump promised not to touch Social Security, but as Elon Musk’s team trims staff and plans cuts to phone services, the system is groaning under the pressure.

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Michael M. Grynbaum

Trump White House Won’t Respond to Some Journalists Who Display Their Pronouns

Some Trump administration officials have declined to answer questions from several journalists on the basis of their email signatures.

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Michael C. Bender and Sheryl Gay Stolberg

Trump Officials Freeze $1 Billion for Cornell and $790 Million for Northwestern

The funding pause amid civil rights investigations into both universities sharply escalates the Trump administration’s campaign against elite colleges.

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Rob Copeland, Maureen Farrell and Lauren Hirsch

Wall Street Bursts With Anger as Trump Tariffs Cause Wild Stock Market Swings

Billionaire investors are in an unfamiliar position, watching and cringing as tariffs roll on and the stock market reels.

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"I Didn't Discover It Until My 40s": Adults Over 40 Are Sharing The Life-Altering Habits They Wish They'd Formed When They Were Way Younger

"I would have been better equipped to handle life's ups and downs. I probably would have made better decisions, been further in my career, and would most likely be a better person in general."

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White Lotus Season 3 was a disaster. Heres why.

Each season, Max's popular series The White Lotus gives itself the ambitious task of telling essentially the same story about greed and lust but featuring different wealthy characters enjoying a new exotic locale. The just-concluded third season brought the concept to an imagined luxury White Lotus hotel in Thailand. 

Despite its aspirations, the show's latest installment strained under the weight of a sluggish plot, overly familiar character types, tired narrative arcs, and unsurprising...

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James Olley

Rice's 'magic' free kicks see Arsenal stun Madrid

Declan Rice said his free kick heroics against Real Madrid left him "speechless" but insisted Arsenal are targeting Champions League glory.

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Carrie Varoquiers

The future of work is skill-based

AI is leading the charge to democratize this option and help provide opportunities to gain skills.

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership opportunities, events and more.

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What's next for Denver after firing Malone? NBA insiders debate the Nuggets' shocking move

The Nuggets stunned the league by moving on from their coach and GM. Why now? Where does Denver go from here? NBA insiders weigh in.

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Brenda Stolyar

11 Great Apple Deals on MacBooks, iPads, and AirPods (April 2025)

It might be smart to upgrade your hardware now if it's on its last legs. We've vetted these deals to ensure you're getting a real discount.

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Ana Swanson and Alan Rappeport

Trump Maintains 104% China Tariffs as U.S. Officials Signal Openness to Talks

Jamieson Greer, the United States trade representative, and other Trump administration officials said the United States was ready to negotiate but that would not stop stiff tariffs from taking effect.

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Mark Schofield

Declan Rice’s perfect bend scored 2 free kick goals in Arsenal vs. Real Madrid

Bend it like Rice: Declan Rice scores a pair of iconic free kick goals vs. Real Madrid

On Tuesday Arsenal welcomed Real Madrid to the Emirates for the opening leg of a Champions League quarterfinal.

They sent their supporters, who were in full voice throughout the highly-anticipated matchup, home happy with a 3-0 victory, thanks in large part to Declan Rice. The Arsenal midfielder scored on a dazzling pair of indirect free kicks, just 12 minutes apart, to stake the Gunners to an 2-0...

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SB Nation NFL Mock Draft: Saints add big, physical WR to the roster at No. 9

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The Saints add a receiver who stands out on their depth chart.

The Saints are heading into Year 1 under first-time head coach Kellen Moore. The former starting quarterback from Boise State has seen a fast rise through the coaching ranks since he hung up his cleats after the 2017 season. After running offenses for the Cowboys, Chargers, and reigning Super Bowl champ Eagles, he’s now at the helm of the New Orleans Saints.

Moore...

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SB Nation NFL mock draft: Broncos trade up with Bears to get top RB at No. 10

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Our mock GM Scotty Payne couldn’t resist the opportunity to swap picks and get his guy.

WE HAVE OUR FIRST TRADE!

The Denver Broncos have traded up into the top 10 with the Chicago Bears. Is it maybe because a certain crazy-productive running back has managed to fall a bit further than expected?

Entering the 2025 NFL Draft, Denver has a number of notable players across their roster. One area they could always stand to improve is the skill...

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Why is this French fish taking over your FYP?

I’m a firm believer that the internet runs on two things: catchy beats and weird little guys. This week’s weird little guy? A French fish with arms, legs, and undeniable star power.

Le Poisson Steve, a chiptune earworm by French musician Tomo, found its way into virality through an animated clip by illustrator Vigz. The concept is delightfully minimal. Steve is a fish. He is orange. He has arms and legs. That’s the whole thing — and it works.

The language barrier doesn’t...

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Rice's stunning double helps Arsenal rout Madrid

Declan Rice's two fantastic free kicks and a striker's finish from Mikel Merino gave Arsenal an emphatic 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

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Ex-MLB pitcher Dotel dies in nightclub tragedy

Former major league pitcher Octavio Dotel was among those who died after the roof of an iconic nightclub collapsed in the Dominican Republic early Tuesday morning.

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U.S. says 104% tariffs on China are set to kick in Wednesday

Trump administration officials said they would not prioritize negotiations with the world’s No. 2 economic power.

The United States said on Tuesday that 104% duties on imports from China will take effect shortly after midnight, even as the Trump administration moved to quickly start talks with other trading partners targeted by President Donald Trump‘s sweeping tariff plan.

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