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- Today in History: April 9, Robert E. Lee surrenders to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox
- Trump hits back with a 125% tariff in escalating trade war with China
- Wall Street’s euphoria sends US stocks to historic gains after Trump pauses most of his tariffs
- Trump disrupts global economic order even though the US is dominant
- About $1.8 billion in federal money for Cornell and Northwestern is frozen, the White House says
- Trump tariffs worry US shoppers who buy groceries at Asian supermarkets
- It’s pothole season in Southern California. What to know about reporting and claims
- Asked on Reddit: Where should I put an unexpected inheritance?
- Invasive species raise concerns for BOS to consider sterner penalties for boater scofflaws
- Berkeley innovates with previously unpermitted housing
- Spring in D.C.
- Planting time, for real this time
- Firings at federal health agencies decimate offices that release public records
- Delta had been expecting a record year. Then a trade war broke out
- Districts should target funds to foster youth to improve progress, report says
- Passover begins soon. For many Jews, the celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisions
- News Briefs
- How districts can increase student access to computer science
- It’s the first U.S. nuclear plant to use AI. Why Diablo Canyon has California lawmakers worried
- Senate Republicans express relief after Trump pauses tariff plans
- EU imposes new tariffs on $23 billion in US goods in retaliation for Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs
- Iran’s president insists Tehran does not seek a nuclear bomb and dangles US business opportunities
- Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA’s next chief
- Hegseth says China’s military presence in Western Hemisphere is ‘too large’
- Hearing looks at rules for evidence and other details in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder trial
- Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports
- Roof collapse at Dominican club kills at least 124 as officials scramble to identify victims
- Judges bar US use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans held in parts of Texas and New York
- Schools relying on digital surveillance find security still takes a human touch
- Oil prices fall, then recover, after Trump announces 90-day tariff pause — excluding China
- Many older AAPI adults are foreign-born. They’re tough on immigration too, a new poll finds
- Backyard chickens might not crack high egg prices, but these owners say they’re worth it
- Engineers develop tiny pacemaker, smaller than a grain of rice
- Treasury Department hits Iran with new sanctions targeting its nuclear program ahead of Oman talks
- Recipes: Make these colorful vegetable dishes for Passover
- Every yard makes a difference. Native-plant champion Doug Tallamy’s got a new book explaining how
- ‘Coolcations’ surge in popularity as travelers seek escape from summer heat
- NYC lets immigration officials open an office at Rikers jail, a priority for Trump
- Senate confirms former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as Trump’s ambassador to Israel
- Microsoft says it’s ‘slowing or pausing’ some AI data center projects, including $1B plan for Ohio
- Appeals court clears the way for the Trump administration to fire thousands of probationary workers
- Israeli strike on Gaza apartment building kills at least 23, officials say
- Woman can testify Weinstein used force to rape her despite his acquittal, judge rules
- Kash Patel has been replaced by Army Secretary Driscoll as acting head of the ATF, AP sources say
- Some House Republicans threaten Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget and tax cut bill ahead of floor vote
- The United States and China are locked in a faceoff over tariffs. No one wants to blink first
- US Postal Service seeks to hike cost of a first-class stamp to 78 cents
- Fact Focus: Trump misrepresents facts about coal as he signs executive orders to boost its use
- Former Facebook executive tells Senate committee company undermined US national security with China
- Another U-Turn: Trump reverses tariffs that caused market meltdown, but companies remain bewildered
- Trump reverses Biden rule restricting water usage for showerheads and other home appliances
- Cleanup underway of the Keystone oil pipeline spill in North Dakota
- Which briefcase should I get?
- The best dining chairs to complete your table setup
- Best bike headsets for smooth and stable rides
- All homes should have a tick removal kit in spring
- Marc Jacobs bags are up to 70% off right now
- Oaks, asters and 6 other ‘keystone’ native species to plant for biodiversity
- Acclaimed designer reveals the item to pack for a good night’s sleep at any hotel
