1 hour ago Trump’s Tariffs Expected to Grind Germany’s Growth to a Halt

The German government scaled back its prediction for 2025 to zero economic growth, citing the turbulence caused by U.S. tariffs, as well as stubborn bureaucracy and high energy prices.

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2 h. ago A judge orders changes to a $2.8B NCAA deal, which attorneys say could trigger chaos

The judge overseeing the rewriting of college sports rules threw a potentially deal-wrecking roadblock into the mix Wednesday, insisting parties in the $2.8 billion suit redo the part of the proposed deal.

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2 h. ago Stocks Stall as China Calls Reports of U.S. Tariff Talks ‘Baseless’

Markets moderated after Chinese officials pushed back on comments from President Trump and others suggesting that tariffs may ease via negotiations.

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2 h. ago Washington's 'ridiculous' tax policy makes no sense, congressman says

Washington's 'ridiculous' tax policy makes no sense, congressman says  Fox Business

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2 h. ago Report: Washington State’s $41.2B Life Sciences Industry Grew 50% Over Past Decade

Report: Washington State’s $41.2B Life Sciences Industry Grew 50% Over Past Decade  Business Wire

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3 h. ago US filings for jobless benefits inch up as labor market remains strong

U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly last week as business continue to retain workers despite fears of a possible economic downturn

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3 h. ago Commerce boss: How Washington state can make it easier for small businesses

Commerce boss: How Washington state can make it easier for small businesses  Everett Herald

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3 h. ago Trump’s Tariffs Expected to Grind Germany’s Economy to a Halt

The German government scaled back its prediction for 2025 to zero growth, citing the turbulence caused by U.S. tariffs, as well as stubborn bureaucracy and high energy prices.

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3 h. ago Alaska Airlines Powers Up San Diego with 3 New Routes and Expanded Service

Alaska Airlines Powers Up San Diego with 3 New Routes and Expanded Service  Business Traveler USA

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4 h. ago Stocks Waver as China Calls Reports of U.S. Tariff Talks ‘Baseless’

Markets stalled after Chinese officials pushed back on comments from President Trump and others suggesting that tariffs may ease via negotiations.

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4 h. ago Wharton School of Business considering a relocation of its S.F. campus

Wharton School of Business considering a relocation of its S.F. campus  San Francisco Chronicle

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4 h. ago Actress Eva Longoria insists DEI is not only 'morally right' but also 'good business'

Liberal actress Eva Longoria insisted that DEI is not only a "moral imperative" to correct the wrongdoings of history, but good for a company's bottom line.

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4 h. ago Trump changes tone over tariffs on China. And, new executive actions target education

Trump is changing his tone about tariffs on China, but it is unclear if he will change any policies. And, a sweeping list of executive actions targeting higher education and K-12 schools.

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6 h. ago British startup Isembard lands $9M to reshore manufacturing for critical industries

Geopolitical pressures are accelerating a demand in many countries and regions to reshore — that is, to redevelop critical industry infrastructure, and to bring back businesses, which had moved or outsourced some or all of their industrial operations to cheaper countries further away. But that is easier said than done. In the key area of […]

Economics

6 h. ago Markets Fade as China Calls Reports of U.S. Tariff Talks ‘Baseless’

Stocks pulled back from recent gains fueled by comments from President Trump and others suggesting that they might ease steep tariffs.

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6 h. ago Oil companies expected a big business boom under Trump. Now they're worried

Many oil company executives celebrated Donald Trump's return to the White House. But now expectations of higher profits are fading amid fears of a recession.

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6 h. ago The EU wants to control American businesses. This new bill might be the only thing that can stop it

US companies might finally be winning the war against ESG regulations here only to lose the global fight. European Union rules could control how our firms operate. There's a way to stop that.

Economics

11 h. ago For China’s Trolls, ‘Chairman Trump’ and ‘Eyeliner Man’ Are Easy Targets

Online mockery of President Trump is fodder for the Communist Party’s propagandists. For liberal-minded Chinese, it is a creative expression of shock at his policies.

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13 h. ago Trump signs executive actions on education, including efforts to rein in DEI

The directives include new efforts to curtail DEI programs at colleges, and discipline guidance for public schools.

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14 h. ago Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker moves to boycott El Salvador for aiding Trump over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s detention

Illinois state agencies have been ordered to review investments and contracts with business linked to El Salvador, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.

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