Trump’s First 100 Days of Executive Action Were Busier Than FDR’s: ‘We’re Not Going to Restrain Ourselves’
The broad scope of this administration’s approach to presidential power was by design. Source link
Section
Culture
Canada’s Anti-Trump Election
The U.S. president’s 51st-state rhetoric and trade war bolstered Canada’s left, but the ultimate responsibility for the country’s direction lies with its own voters. Source link
Are Shein and Temu Prices Going Up? What to Know as Trump Ends De Minimis Tariff Loophole
A loophole that has allowed American shoppers to buy lots of cheap goods from mainland China and Hong Kong without paying tariffs and filling customs forms is closing on Friday. Prices…
In his first 100 days, Trump’s tariffs are already threatening the AI boom
When Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, many in the tech world hoped his promises to champion artificial intelligence and cut regulation would outweigh the risks of his…
U.S. Gas Industry Pushes Back on Trump Shipbuilding Rules
Another rift has opened between the U.S. oil and gas industry and President Trump, this time over new rules designed to encourage domestic shipbuilding and undermine China’s maritime…
3 tips to balance your short-term and long-term savings goals
You shouldn’t have to cross your fingers and hope for a strong stock market to coincide with your short-term goals. And right now, you probably wouldn’t want to. Because you’re working…
This company built an entire rail terminal in Queens to avoid relying on trucks
It’s been more than half a century since it became more common to ship freight in trucks than by train. But when one company decided to start selling its product in the New York City…
Trump Administration to Use Federal Lands for Affordable Housing
Follow live updates on the Trump administration. During his presidential campaign, Donald J. Trump pledged to quickly bring down prices for American households, including making housing…
How AI is disrupting the VC and startup ecosystem
The startup playbook that built Uber, Airbnb, and DoorDash is becoming obsolete in real-time. As AI compresses jobs that once required hundreds of employees into algorithms, we’re…
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as investors eye trade developments, earnings
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell at the open on Tuesday (Apr 29), while the Dow was flat as investors assessed a mixed bag of corporate earnings and the latest developments in the…
Coca-Cola results beat estimates on price hikes, demand surge
Coca-Cola on Tuesday (Apr 29) reported better-than-expected revenue and profit for the first quarter, as the beverage giant benefits from price hikes and enjoys strong demand for its…
Adidas Warns Sneakers Will Cost More in the U.S. as Trump’s Tariffs Take Effect
The German sportswear company Adidas said on Tuesday that the increase in tariffs would lead to higher prices for its sneakers and sportswear for U.S. customers. “Since we currently cannot…
Thrive Capital Creating Vehicle for Serial M&A
Thrive Capital has bet big on artificial intelligence, including emerging giants of the field like OpenAI and Databricks. Now the venture capital firm is taking a different approach:…
Big Lots stores reopening update: Here’s the full list of locations that will open this week
Fans of the discount retail chain Big Lots will be happy to know that the company is just days away from making the second phase of its comeback. On Thursday, May 1, Big Lots will reopen…
The Download: the AI Hype Index, and “normal” AI
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The AI Hype Index: AI agent cyberattacks, racing…
Sheng Siong Q1 net profit up 6.1% to S$38.5 million on stronger sales
Supermarket operator Sheng Siong recorded a 6.1 per cent increase in net profit to S$38.5 million for the first quarter ended Mar 31, from S$36.3 million the year before. Revenue grew 7.1…
IReit Global reports higher committed occupancy and stable leverage for Q1 2025
Committed occupancy is marginally higher due to new leases committed within the Spanish portfolio [Singapore] IReit Global reported 88.7 per cent occupancy rate at the end of Q1 2025, up…
GM pulls forecast due to tariffs as nervous consumers rush to buy
General Motors has pulled its annual forecast, reflecting the uncertain effects of US President Donald Trump’s global trade war, even as it reported strong quarterly results. The Detroit…
Turns out AI is really bad at picking up on social cues
Ernest Hemingway had an influential theory about fiction that might explain a lot about a particular weakness of artificial intelligence, or AI. In Hemingway’s opinion, the best stories…
First Reit Q1 DPU dips 3.3% to S$0.0058 amid forex headwinds
First Real Estate Investment Trust’s (First Reit) distribution per unit (DPU) fell 3.3 per cent to S$0.0058 for the first quarter ended Mar 31, compared to S$0.006 in the corresponding…
The First 100 Days
President Trump instantly halted the leftward lurch of the federal government but has emphasized speed over care. Source link
When Did the American Housing Affordability Crisis Begin?
The housing affordability crisis has not been slowly developing over the past 75 years, but rather quickly became a burden at the turn of the millennium. Source link
State Department ‘Reform’ Plans Leave Much to Be Desired
Though Rubio’s more thoughtful reorganization beats Trump’s wrecking ball. Source link
What’s Next for Abrego Garcia and the Venezuelan Deportees?
The Venezuelans should have less trouble than Abrego Garcia in convincing a court to direct the government to facilitate their return to the U.S. Source link