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Work Mark Carney: Canada will deal with Donald Trump 'on our terms' Carney said the G7 summit hosted by Canada in June would be "very important" in deciding the future path of the global trade war, adding it would "put to the test" whether the group of the world's seven most advanced economies - which includes the US - was still the most "like-minded of like-minded countries". Work Carney gave a eulogy for Canadas old relationship with the US. Now he must redefine it "Before Trump, I don't think national security and national sovereignty were big topics of conversation. And without him, there's a good chance the election would have swayed in a different direction," she said. "But threats of [making Canada the] 51st state, and this idea of not having a border between Canada and the US - that really pushed people to unite." 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Work Judge Rejects Lawsuit With Dragon Logo, Calling it 'Juvenile and Impertinent' A lawyer said he had used the cartoon image of a dragon in a business suit as a logo for his firm, Dragon Lawyers, to symbolize “aggressive representation.” Work Turbulence at the Airport - The New Yorker (No paywall) When Juan joined the Transportation Security Administration, or T.S.A., about seven years ago, he wasnt sure how long he could afford to stay. He was assigned to staff the screening checkpoint and inspect bags at Palm Springs International Airport, an indoor-outdoor facility at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, a few hours drive east of Los Angeles. He had thought that any position within the federal government would provide stability and a living wage, but he was given only part-time hours. His pay was so low that he had to live with his parents and work a second job. His supervisors seemed eager to write him up for small mistakes. All that grief just to be a meat shield, he said. He was trained on the floor in Palm Springs and at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in southeastern Georgia, alongside Border Patrol agents, corrections officers, and F.B.I. officers. Even there, the T.S.A. was something of an ugly-stepchild agency, Juan, whose real name Ive withheld for privacy, told me. Work Can you do 11 push-ups? Should you? In a world with too much noise and too little context, Vox helps you make sense of the news. We dont flood you with panic-inducing headlines or race to be first. We focus on being useful to you breaking down the news in ways that inform, not overwhelm. Work An Attack on Americas Universities Is an Attack on American Power - Foreign Affairs (No paywall) Since its founding in 1922, Foreign Affairs has been the leading forum for serious discussion of American foreign policy and global affairs. The magazine has featured contributions from many leading international affairs experts. Work The deadline to book your exhibit table for Sessions: AI is May 9 | TechCrunch At TC Sessions: AI on June 5, AI leaders, engineers, founders, researchers, investors, and visionaries will gather to explore what’s next in artificial intelligence. They’re coming to scout what’s cutting-edge, what’s investable, and what’s actually moving the industry forward. Work Trump: 'I think we'll have a deal with India' on tariffs and trade "We have 18 important trading relationships, we will be speaking to all of those partners, or at least 17 of them, over the next few weeks. Many of them have already come to Washington," Bessent said. Work The best tech gifts for new moms Though both products are similar in design and functionality, there are some differences between them. The Willow pump can be used with reusable containers or disposable bags, while the Elvie only has the container option. The Elvie pump is quieter and more discreet, while the Willow pump offers a spill-proof system that can be used even while upside down. (I tested this myself and it works.) They can be purchased in a set or two, or as an individual pump. — A.B. Work Trump hails achievements of first 100 days despite polls revealing American disapproval on economy live The next period of time, I think, my biggest focus will be on Congress, the deal that we're working on. That would be the biggest bill in the history of our country in terms of tax cuts and regulation cuts, and other things. Work Trump fires Doug Emhoff and others from US Holocaust Memorial Council A statement from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum reads: “At this time of high antisemitism and Holocaust distortion and denial, the Museum is gratified that our visitation is robust and demand for Holocaust education is increasing. Work U.S. Textile Industry Rejects Bessent's Suggestion Boom Times Are Over A textile trade association that has backed President Trump’s trade strategy took issue with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s remark that emphasized “precision manufacturing” over clothing and fabrics. Work After an Awkward Photo, Whitmer Coaxes a Win for Michigan Out of Trump Weeks after she hid from the cameras in the Oval Office, Gretchen Whitmer welcomed the president to her state as he delivered the federal funding she had sought for an air base. Work SEIU Local 721 Workers Go on Strike in Los Angeles The nation’s most populous county was already juggling legal liabilities, wildfire costs and threats to federal funding. Now its largest union is holding a 48-hour strike. Work Harvard Promises Changes After Reports on Antisemitism and Islamophobia The two reports, which run hundreds of pages, come at a difficult time for the university, which is suing the Trump administration over federal funding cuts. 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Work Trump Approval Rating Tracker: Most Americans Think Trump Is Not Thinking Through Changes, New Poll Finds - Forbes (No paywall) President Donald Trumps net approval rating dropped seven points over the past month in the latest NPR/PBS/Marist pollamong a string of surveys released around his first 100 days in office that show Americans views of Trumps job performance have dipped to historic lows in recent weeks. Work American Airlines is suing JetBlue after a partnership fell apart “If you are a customer in the Northeast and you love JetBlue for leisure, but twice a year you have to go to Omaha or Boise, these are places that you can’t earn TrueBlue points on now, and when this partnership goes forward, you will be able to,” St. George said on the call. There was no word on how the new partnership will avoid being flagged by regulators. 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Work Los Angeles approves $4bn payout to settle thousands of sexual abuse claims Approval of the huge payout by Los Angeles county comes at a time when the nation’s largest county – home to about 10 million residents – is facing a tightening bind of financial obligations on its $49bn annual budget. Work The Six Triple Eight: Black, Female Soldiers Honored for World War II Success The women were sent to Europe to clear a backlog of 17 million pieces of mail waiting to be sent to U.S. troops. Work White House lashes out at hostile and political act by Amazon - FT (No paywall) Spat comes after report alleged the tech giant was planning to display price increases caused by Trumps tariffs Work Justin Trudeau's lesson to unpopular politicians everywhere: Go away Jesus is a Newsweek reporter based in New York. Originally from Bogot, Colombia, his focus is reporting on politics, current affairs and trending news. He has covered current affairs, healthcare, pop culture, and sports. Jesus joined Newsweek's U.S. bureau in 2024, and has previously worked for The Financial Times and served as an international reporter and newsletter editor for El Espectador in Colombia. He graduated with an M.A. in Journalism and Digital Innovation from New York University. Languages: English, Spanish. You can get in touch with Jesus by emailing j.mosquera@newsweek.com Work Trump Dismisses Scientists Writing Key Climate Report - Scientific American (No paywall) President Trump has dismissed hundreds of scientists working on the congressionally mandated National Climate Assessment, raising concerns about whether the void will be filled with pseudoscience Work Adidas Warns Sneakers Will Cost More in the U.S. as Trump's Tariffs Take Effect The chief of the German sportswear giant said unpredictability surrounding the tariffs prevented the company from issuing a full-year forecast, but he predicted a price increase for American consumers. Work Key money moves ahead of National College Decision Day: 'It's not just about the dream school ... it's also about the cost' Plus, anyone can contribute — and for grandparents, there is also a new "loophole," which allows them to pad a grandchild's college fund without impacting their financial aid eligibility. Work Measles cases in Texas rise to 663 amid outbreaks in other US states But childhood vaccination rates have declined nationwide since the pandemic and more parents are claiming religious or personal conscience waivers to exempt their kids from required shots. The US saw a rise in measles cases in 2024, including an outbreak in Chicago that sickened more than 60. 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The bipartisan bill, which also passed the Senate and which President Trump is expected to sign, criminalizes non-consensual deepfake porn and requires platforms to take down such material within 48 hours of being served notice. The bill aims to stop the scourge of AI-created illicit imagery that has exploded in the last few years along with the rapid improvement of AI tools. Work GM Suspends Guidance, Freezes Share Buyback on Trump Tariffs - Bloomberg (No paywall) General Motors Co. is pulling earnings guidance for 2025 and putting $4 billion in share buybacks on hold until it has more clarity on the impact of US tariffs. Work Trump signs order easing some auto tariffs Stellantis Chair John Elkann echoed those remarks: "Stellantis appreciates the tariff relief measures decided by President Trump. While we further assess the impact of the tariff policies on our North American operations, we look forward to our continued collaboration with the U.S. Administration to strengthen a competitive American auto industry and stimulate exports." Work What We Know About the Power Outage in Spain and Portugal Traffic lights went dark. Trains stopped. Businesses closed. And long lines formed at A.T.M.s and grocery stores, where credit card readers stopped working. By Tuesday morning, the outage was mostly over, but the cause was still under investigation. TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 100,000 Industry Executives About Us  |  Advertise  |  Privacy Policy Unsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. 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