Targeting Brazil, Trump Tests Legal Limit of His Tariff Powers
The president signaled he would seek to use the threat of steep levies to reorient trade and protect his political allies.
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Dodgers coach Dino Ebel’s eldest son learned lessons from the pros
MILWAUKEE — As a tour group gathered in the press box at American Family Field on Monday, the stadium guide looked down at the diamond and tried to identify the hitter in a Dodger blue T-shirt taking thunderous swings in an afternoon batting practice session. “I’m not sure which player that is,” the tour guide said. One…
3 ways any leader can develop more empathy
Empathy isn’t an innate quality. It’s a skill that can be honed. And it’s not about being nice—it’s about being effective. Sharon found me at the drinks event after my keynote, wine in hand with a hesitant smile. As a keynote speaker focused on empathy and leadership, I am often approached at the bar for…
‘South Park’ Taken Off Paramount+ Internationally
Another setback for South Park fans. The hit animated comedy has been taken off Paramount+ outside of the U.S. as the platform’s license to stream it has expired. The Paramount Global streamer’s negotiations for the rights to the series continue, sources said. The removal is somewhat surprising as South Park‘s domestic streaming deal also recently…
How This River in Thailand Was Poisoned
Unregulated heavy rare earth mining in war-torn Myanmar is poisoning the Kok River in Thailand. Hannah Beech, a New York Times reporter based in Bangkok, spoke to locals about the negative effects.
Exercise helps fight cancer – and we may finally know why
Working out seems to have a cancer-fighting effect Franziska & Tom Werner/Getty Images Exercise is known to help prevent cancer and suppress the growth of existing tumours. It is also associated with changes in the gut microbiome – and now researchers have shown how these changes could result in exercise’s cancer-fighting effect. Marlies Meisel at…
Marc Andreessen reportedly told group chat that universities will ‘pay the price’ for DEI
Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen sharply criticized universities including Stanford and MIT, along with the National Science Foundation, in a group chat with AI scientists and Trump administration officials, according to screenshots viewed by the Washington Post. According to the Post, Andreessen described MIT and Stanford (which I attended two decades ago) as “mainly political operations…
USMNT star Malik Tillman joins Leverkusen from PSV
Jul 12, 2025, 04:24 AM ET United States men’s national team star Malik Tillman told ESPN he has “mixed feelings” after completing a move to Bayer Leverkusen from PSV Eindhoven on Saturday, but the midfielder added he is “excited to have some new experiences in my life.” Tillman helped PSV win the Dutch Eredivisie title…
bitchy | Invictus Birmingham CEO: We’d be ‘delighted’ if the Sussexes came for the games
The host-city shortlist for the 2027 Invictus Games was between Washington DC and Birmingham, England. While I’m glad the games are not going to be held in MAGAland, I think hosting the games in England is a huge mistake. Mostly because Invictus gave the games to Birmingham without any guarantees of safety and security for…
New Research on Why Teams Overwork—and What Leaders Can Do About It
If you want sustainable performance, break the link between speed and success—and help your team find a more human pace.