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It took the world — and stock markets — a while to grasp that Trump’s tariffs aren’t primarily intended to achieve reciprocal tariff parity. Rather, they focus absurdly on rectifying individual trade deficits with specific countries. Notably, these tariffs target only imbalances in goods, conveniently overlooking America’s substantial surplus in services. Examining the rhetoric of Trump and prominent advocates like Navarro and Lutnick reveals a primary objective beyond revenue generation: returning industrial jobs to the US, almost irrespective of the economic consequences. Steel mills, auto plants, and oil fields symbolize an idealized, nostalgic vision of industrial America. This vision is…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a tournament full of twists, turns, and player movements across franchises. Over the years, many players have switched teams, leaving behind old colours to embrace new challenges. As Mumbai Indians (MI) get ready to take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 45 of IPL 2025 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 27, it’s the perfect time to revisit the players who have been part of both camps.Players who have played for both MI and LSG in IPLNicholas PooranWest Indies’ stylish left-handed batter and wicketkeeper Nicholas Pooran was acquired by Mumbai…

Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil, speaking to BBC MOTD:”We had a tough start and you go 1-0 down at home in a big game it’s a real test of character and belief. The lads showed everything you need to give yourself a chance in a relegation scrap.”We made a couple of changes at half-time and went on to win the game, deservedly so.”We were getting a few bits wrong, I’m not sure why, it wasn’t looking like how it was supposed to.”We injected some energy with some fresh faces and one of those fresh faces smashed the ball into the top…

Patrick Roy’s been behind the New York Islanders bench for a year and a half, but could his days be numbered? The Sick Podcast – The Eye Test: Chris Botta on if there is a future for Patrick Roy with the New York Islanders. Botta: “Patrick Roy from the moment he started with the Islanders, I believe he had a little bit of a self-campaign to reinvent himself. I think when people would think of Patrick, as a player and also as a coach in Colorado and in Juniors, they saw him as a fiery, sometimes over-the-top guy. You know…

BBCKerry has grown her business over 30 years but fears she could now lose it”I never wanted to do anything else but be a hairdresser,” said Kerry Larcher, who opened her first salon when she was 21-years-old.Despite successfully growing her business in Hornchurch, in East London, over three decades, the 50-year-old says she now faces losing her life’s work and her home. Tax rises in October’s Budget are “crippling” her salon business, she said, and the extra £23,000 a year imposed by the chancellor could prove the final nail in the coffin. “I have been crying myself to sleep because,…

Institutional ownership of Bitcoin has surged over the past year, with around 8% of the total supply already in the hands of major entities, and that number is still climbing. ETFs, publicly listed companies, and even nation-states have begun securing substantial positions. This raises important questions for investors. Is this growing institutional presence a good thing for Bitcoin? And as more BTC becomes locked up in cold wallets, treasury holdings, and ETFs, is our on-chain data losing its reliability? In this analysis, we dig into the numbers, trace the capital flows, and explore whether Bitcoin’s decentralized ethos is truly at…

BBCGregg Wallace has said he needs “space to heal” after stating in an interview that allegations against him of inappropriate sexual comments were “not all true”.A BBC News investigation revealed allegations of inappropriate sexual comments by 13 people who had worked with Wallace across a range of shows, over a 17-year-period.He told the Daily Mail “they’re not all true”, and said he had felt “under attack” and had contemplated suicide.In an Instagram post after the interview was published, the former MasterChef presenter said he knew there would be “a lot of noise” following the Mail interview but he “won’t be…

By Brian Green, updated April 26, 2025 Cloud mining is one of the easiest ways to make cryptocurrency in 2025. It’s great for those who want to get started without spending a dime. It’s true. Now you can mine crypto for free, without any setup fees, without a machine, and without any technical stuff. But there’s a real problem: you can’t trust all the “free” cloud mining websites. Many people say a lot. But they don’t deliver anything. So we tested a lot of websites this year and chose the 7 best legit free cloud mining websites with no fees. …

KKR vs PBKS match called off at Eden Gardens. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League 2025 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens was abandoned due to persistent rain on Saturday, marking the first match of the season to end without a result.KKR had just begun their chase of a daunting 202-run target and were 7 for no loss after one over when heavy rain halted proceedings. Despite an extended wait of nearly 90 minutes, the weather showed no signs of improvement, forcing the officials to call off the match.Go Beyond The Boundary…

Harvard protest links Zionism to Trump’s fascism, claims university suppresses academic freedom. (AI Image) More than 100 protesters gathered at Cambridge Common on April 19, 2024, for a demonstration accusing Harvard University of suppressing pro-Palestine speech and scholarship, even as it resists certain demands from the Trump administration. The protest was organized by several unrecognized student groups, including Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine and Jews 4 Palestine, and featured speeches, chants, and a brief march through Harvard Square.The protesters argued that Harvard’s actions toward pro-Palestine advocacy were hypocritical, as the university simultaneously defies the Trump administration publicly while, according to…