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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MORAINE, Ohio—President Trump spent much of last year courting foreign investment in U.S. factories, promising to replace jobs lost to the global economy.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. This weekend America will once again be plunged into a frenzy of consumerism as retailers bombard shoppers with “Black Friday" and “Cyber Monday" sales. Even more than usual, bosses will be nervously watching the extent to which Americans are willing to empty their wallets.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Just how difficult is it to get a foothold in today’s professional job market? It’s taking many of America’s most credentialed business-school graduates months to land and accept offers. With companies scrutinizing every white-collar hire, the job market for M.B.A.s has sputtered for more than a year.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. DETROIT—President Trump said the U.S. economy was poised for solid growth this year, pointing to steadying inflation data as he sought to address one of Republicans’ biggest vulnerabilities ahead of this year’s midterm elections.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. SARASOTA, Fla.—Michele Butler and Wells Chapin moved to the west coast of Florida from Michigan in 2023 in anticipation of her plan to exit the restaurant business and join her partner in retirement. They bought a $950,000 home at a new resort-style development in Lakewood Ranch, just outside Sarasota, that draws many new, well-heeled retirees.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Office workers are filled with anxiety. Tuesday’s jobs report was the latest ominous sign in an era of big corporate layoff announcements and CEOs warning that AI will replace workers.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. If you happen to be on a Texas highway sometime this summer, and see a 50,000-pound semi truck barreling along with nobody behind the wheel, just remember: A self-driving truck is less likely to kill someone than one driven by a human. At least that’s what Chris Urmson, chief executive of autonomous-vehicle software maker Aurora Innovation, insists.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Since President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods Wednesday, Americans have been busy “adding to cart." Cedar Roach promptly checked out on $244 of workout sets from Lululemon (a Canadian brand) and a $150 sweater from House of Sunny (a U.K. brand) while Trump’s press conference played over the radio.

Following Trump’s announcement, Nvidia stock fell over 5%, while its competitor Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) dropped about 4%. Broadcom (AVGO) saw a steep 7% decline, and Micron Technology (MU), a key memory chip supplier for Nvidia’s GPUs, also lost 7% in value. TSMC, the Taiwanese giant responsible for manufacturing advanced semiconductors for companies like Nvidia and Apple (AAPL), also sank approximately 5%. This reaction in the stock market reflects growing fear

Mallory McMorrow has announced her candidacy for the US Senate seat, currently held by Democrat Gary Peters. Senator Peters is set to retire in 2026. The 38-year-old Democrat has become the first prominent candidate to formally enter the race. Her entry has set the stage for what is expected to be one of the most competitive and expensive senate battlers of the midterms. McMorrow, who represents a suburban Detroit district, positioned herself as a fresh alternative to the Democratic Party’s current leadership, the reports stated. The politician, in her campaign launch video, called for a ‘new generation of leadership’. She also criticised party veterans for their failure to offer a clear plan to counter President Donald Trump’s influence.

Michigan State’s Elite Eight run, has entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2 guard from Minneapolis averaged 9.1 points and 3.7 assists per game, shooting 37.3 per cent from the field. Holloman, a team captain, started 16 of the Spartans’ 37 games this season before moving to the bench in February. He, as per reports, shared point guard duties with redshirt freshman Jeremy Fears. He played alongside Jaden Akins and Jase Richardson in the backcourt. According to Spartan Mag, his impact included a buzzer-beating three-pointer against Maryland. He helped Michigan State secure the Big Ten regular-season title. However, in the Spartans’ season-ending loss to Auburn (70-64), Holloman struggled. He just scored two points on 0-for-10 shooting. With Michigan State’s rosters in flux, Holloman will explore new opportunities but retains the option to return before the April 22 deadline.

Freezing rain swept through Michigan, Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada's most populous province on Sunday, causing widespread power outages as trees and power lines were brought down across the upper Great Lakes region. Thousands of people were left without electricity, while forecasters warned of severe weather heading towards Tennessee. The National Weather Service predicted winds of up to 70 mph (112 kph), along with the potential for tornadoes and hail up to 2 inches (5 centimetres) by Sunday night. «Make sure your safe place is ready just in case,» forecasters advised via a post on X (formerly Twitter). By Sunday evening, approximately 360,000 customers were without power in Michigan, with another 62,000 outages reported in Wisconsin and more than 110,000 in Indiana. In Ontario, over 400,000 customers were affected, reported NYT.

flash floods. Millions of people could face severe weather conditions from Saturday through Monday. Travel disruptions and infrastructure damage are expected.

active shooter near the Texas North region led Air Force personnel to lock down their installation at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls throughout Friday morning at 9:40 a.m. (EST). The search operation at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls commenced after base personnel moved to secure both their establishment and an adjacent elementary school.

The crash happened before a crowd of spectators who were attending the first public day of the event. The pilot was the sole occupant of the small aircraft.

NCAA men’s basketball tournament is witnessing four Sweet 16 games on Friday, March 28, as fans gear up to see their favourite side making it to the Elite Eight matchups. With Final Four for March Madness just around the corner, the live coverage on Friday will begin in Atlanta in the evening, followed by the tip offs in Indianapolis. Set to be in action are the top four seeds, including the 2024’s national runner-up, USA Today reported. Here's all you need to know about the four matches today:

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It isn’t easy to pin down the purpose of the Trump administration’s sweeping tariff agenda. Sometimes the president uses tariff threats to intimidate and gain leverage with trading partners.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Tiny, niche back offices for high-tech, specialised work are being set up by new-age companies in India at an increasing pace, a trend that experts believe has the potential to take the global capability centre (GCC) wave to the next level in the country. According to industry insiders, companies such as M31, d-Matrix, and MemryX, among several others, are increasingly setting up focused ‘nano’ GCCs in India.

US State Department's decision to freeze funding for Fulbright and other scholarships has left thousands of Indian students in limbo, stripping them of an opportunity that once changed lives, said study abroad consultants. Apart from taking away financial support, the stoppage has effectively blocked academic exposure for a host of students who are capable but with limited means, and stranded some mid-course. Shreya Mudgil was pursuing an MPhil in English from Kurukshetra University. As a 2019 Fulbright scholar, she spent a year primarily at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with all expenses covered and a stipend to boot. It was an opportunity she could only dream of till then. More than just academic exposure, it reshaped her introvert personality. Mudgil, head of marketing at food startup Conosh, now moves effortlessly in elite culinary circles, rubbing shoulders with celebrity and Michelin-starred chefs. «A hundred percent of that transformation came from the exposure Fulbright gave me,» she said.