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https://rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/ Nigel Farage writes exclusively for The Express on the rise of Reform UK, the steel crisis and the upcoming local elections.
https://express.co.uk/news/politics/2040948/labour-british-steel-nigel-farage-comment The Big Interview with Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg
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Economy
The Trump administration has exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from new tariffs on Chinese imports, according to a notice published late Friday – softening the blow for US consumers…
https://france24.com/en/americas/20250412-trump-spares-smartphones-computers-from-reciprocal-tariffs-us-china Brands and agencies are adjusting strategies in response to the Trump tariffs and growing recession concerns.
https://adage.com/live-blog/aa-brands-and-agencies-react-to-trump-tariffs-and-economy/ Economic chaos is causing alarm in ad land. Top leaders weigh in on how to plan for the uncertainty.
https://adage.com/media/media-buying-planning/aa-advertising-leaders-on-what-tariffs-mean-for-brands-media/ The billionaire duo seemed closer than ever after the president’s victory. But now, as Trump’s tariffs cratered the global economy—and threatened Musk’s business empire—the bromance is showing cracks.
https://vanityfair.com/news/story/elon-musk-and-donald-trump-are-finally-maybe-breaking-up After over a decade of civil war, and several months since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, small investments by Syrian families signal hope for the economy’s future.
https://csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2025/0411/syria-economy-inflation-sanctions
Tech
Consumers in the market for new phones and other tech "can breathe a sigh of relief." Here's why.
https://usatoday.com/story/money/2025/04/12/apple-iphone-trump-tariff-exemption/83059143007/ On USA Today Home Internet, you can find all of the answers to your broadband questions. We can help you review providers and compare options serviceable at your home.
https://usatoday.com/tech/internet/ Read the latest stories about Tech on Time
https://time.com/section/tech/ Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of events in Paris and across France, Corsica and the French overseas territories. An insider look at French politics, culture, society, technology and sport through on-the-ground…
https://france24.com/en/france/ FRANCE 24’s analyses of the economic events and technological innovations shaping our world, including economic trends, energy markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space exploration.
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Sports
Rory McIlroy could cement his place in golf's pantheon by closing out the Masters to complete the career grand slam. He's under a ton of pressure.
https://usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/dan-wolken/2025/04/12/rory-mcilroy-masters-lead-sunday-bryson-dechambeau/83066067007/ Check the NY Daily News collection of photo galleries featuring sports photography, news photos, celebrities, autos and pics from around the world.
https://nydailynews.com/tag/photos-and-videos/ Read the latest stories about Sports on Time
https://time.com/section/sports/ Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of the major sporting events from across the globe, including match results, portraits and interviews. From the Olympics to the World Cup to the African Cup of Nations, follow…
https://france24.com/en/sport/ Latest US news, world news, sports, business, opinion, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice
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Space
FRANCE 24’s analyses of the economic events and technological innovations shaping our world, including economic trends, energy markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space exploration.
https://france24.com/en/business-tech/ From breaking news to in-depth analysis and opinion on breakthroughs in science, medicine, space, and more, stay informed with the latest innovation news from The Daily Beast.
https://thedailybeast.com/category/innovation/ Alexey Zubritsky, 32, is listed as a deserter by Ukraine and was sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison. Officials say he abandoned his post after Russia seized Crimea in 2014.
https://humanevents.com/2025/04/10/ukrainian-pilot-defects-to-russia-flies-to-international-space-station-with-russian-crew The Blue Origin flight on Monday is fueled by some dubious claims.
https://slate.com/technology/2025/04/katy-perry-space-flight-jeff-bezos-blue-origin.html SpaceX’s Fram2 mission recently sent four tourists around Earth in a unique orbit. CNN spoke to the crew members about the research they carried out in space.
https://cnn.com/2025/04/12/science/video/spacex-fram2-polar-orbit-mission-interviews-digvid
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