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April 4, 2025

CNBC

Dow Dives 1,600 Points

Stocks suffered their worst single-day decline since 2020, with the Dow plunging 1,679 points and the S&P 500 dropping 4.84%, as President Trump’s sweeping tariffs ignited fears of a global trade war and potential recession.
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USA Today

Are We Headed Toward Recession?

With recession fears mounting due to new tariffs, experts urge Americans to pay off high-interest debts and bolster savings, preparing for a potential economic storm while keeping an eye on stock opportunities.
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Newsweek

Tariff Threat: Recession Looms

The likelihood of a 2025 economic downturn surpassed 50 percent on Kalshi and hit 47 percent on Polymarket, marking historic highs on two of the world's most closely watched prediction platforms.
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The Washington Post

Why Are Law Firms and Academia Silent?

Erwin Chemerinsky critiques law deans and leaders for their silence on President Trump's actions against legal institutions, arguing that fear of retribution stifles crucial opposition to uphold constitutional values.
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The Wall Street Journal

Signal Story Far From Over

Despite the Trump administration’s eagerness to move on, the unanswered questions surrounding the Signal chat security breach demand accountability—because trust, both at home and abroad, is at stake.
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CNN

White House Firings Post-Meeting

The White House dismissed multiple officials after President Trump met with far-right activist Laura Loomer, who urged the removal of certain National Security Council staff for alleged disloyalty.
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BBC

Hungary Snubs ICC Amid Bibi Visit

Hungary announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court during a visit from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, underscoring Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's alignment with Israel.
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The Washington Post

Trump's Tariff Tale Unraveled

President Trump’s speech announcing a huge increase in tariffs on American trading partners was riddled with falsehoods and misleading statements. The Washington Post debunks each inaccuracy.
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USA Today

Hegseth's Fitness Test Shake-Up

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order to implement "sex-neutral" combat fitness tests has sparked concerns among military women who fear it could harm recruitment and fail to enhance combat readiness.
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Brief Legals with Danny Cevallos

Ole Miss Rumor Sparks Legal Clash

Though Ole Miss student Mary Kat Cornett’s defamation lawsuit against Pat McAfee and ESPN is not entirely hopeless, legal hurdles such as proving negligence or actual malice make it a difficult case to win.
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New York Post

Adams Ditches Dems for Indy Run

NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced he is dropping out of the Democratic primary and will run for re-election as an independent, citing the prolonged corruption case against him as a barrier to mounting a primary campaign.
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The Harvard Crimson

To Kill a University

Julien Berman argues that the Trump administration's actions to withhold federal funding from major universities threaten to cripple the nation's innovation ecosystem, endangering both higher education and the American economy.
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Associated Press

Abbey Road's Studio One Revamp

Abbey Road's legendary Studio One is undergoing a delicate renovation to preserve its iconic magic while adapting to modern demands, ensuring the historic site remains a beacon for artists worldwide.
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Metro

Cryo Journey: 3,700-Mile Freeze

A British man’s body has been transported 3,700 miles to a cryonics facility in Michigan, where it will undergo long-term storage in the hope of future reawakening through advancements in technology.
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The Hollywood Reporter

Springsteen's 7 "Lost" Albums Found

Bruce Springsteen is set to release 'Tracks II: The Lost Albums,' a collection of seven previously unreleased records, showcasing 83 songs recorded between 1983 and 2018, hitting shelves this June.
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Fox News

Fencer's Bold Protest Stuns Event

Stephanie Turner, a women's fencer, took a knee in protest against facing a transgender opponent at a major competition, resulting in her disqualification and sparking a conversation about sports inclusivity.
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ABC News

Revisiting Smoot-Hawley

President Trump’s latest tariff announcement echoes the infamous Smoot-Hawley Act, which many economists blame for worsening the Great Depression and igniting a trade war nearly a century ago.
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CBS News

MH370 Search Hits Pause

The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared over a decade ago, has been temporarily suspended by Ocean Infinity due to seasonal conditions, with plans to resume later this year.
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ABC Australia

Farewell, Iceman: Kilmer Dies at 65

The decades-long friendship between Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer, forged on the set of “Top Gun”, culminated in an emotional reunion in “Maverick,” reflecting their enduring bond. Kilmer passed away on Tuesday at 65, following a battle with throat cancer.
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Yahoo! News

Trump's Tariff Shockwave

The Trump administration's new tariffs are based on a simple formula that divides the U.S.'s trade deficit with a country by its total exports to the U.S., leading to potentially higher rates for countries with large trade deficits, regardless of other trade factors.
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