Tsunami warning canceled for Papua New Guinea after strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake
The shallow quake was centred offshore, 120 miles from island of New Britain
Day: April 5, 2025
Obama calls for universities to stand up for core values
As the Trump administration threatens universities, the former president suggested schools shouldn’t be intimidated. But he also offered a critique of campus culture, saying it had too often shut out opposing voices.
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Owner of comics shop that relies on imports fears it won’t survive Trump tariffs; 10-year-old boy who can imitate 50 birds wows at school talent show
WA farmers, seafood producers brace for Chinese tariffs as trade war deepens
Washington food and seafood exporters could be hit extra hard by a 34% retaliatory tariff imposed by China on U.S. exports.
PM Modi Offers To Thailand’s PM, Silver-Gold Cufflinks To Spouse of Thai PM And To King
During his visit to Bangkok for the BIMSTEC Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique gifts showcasing Indian handicrafts to Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her spouse.PM Modi gifted a Dokra Brass Peacock Boat with a Tribal Rider. This artefact, crafted using the ancient lost-wax casting technique by tribal artisans of Chhattisgarh, is a remarkable example of India’s
“You’re War Profiteer”: Pro-Palestinian Employee Interrupts Microsoft AI CEO
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman’s remarks were interrupted by a pro-Palestinian protesting employee during the technology company’s 50th anniversary celebration on Friday over the firm’s ties with Israel.
China Announces Reciprocal Tariffs On US Goods From April 10
China has announced plans to impose reciprocal tariffs of 34% on all U.S. goods starting April 10, following the U.S. decision to add a similar tariff on Chinese imports. This move by China is in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent actions, which China views as "unilateral bullying" that undermines international trade rules and China’s legitimate interests.President Trump reacted to
North Korea Reaps Military Secrets From South Korean Mayhem – WSJ
North Korea Reaps Military Secrets From South Korean Mayhem WSJ
Doge eyes cuts to Peace Corps with in-person visit and records access
Agency that sends volunteers to countries around world expects ‘additional visits’ from Musk cost-cutting teamThe Peace Corps is the latest federal agency to be targeted by Elon Musk’s unofficial “department of government efficiency”. It appears “Doge”…
Sources: enterprise AI search startup Glean is in talks to raise hundreds of millions, including money to buy employee shares, at an estimated ~$7B valuation (Sri Muppidi/The Information)
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Sources: enterprise AI search startup Glean is in talks to raise hundreds of millions, including money to buy employee shares, at an estimated ~$7B valuation — Glean, a developer of search chatbots for…