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- The top 25 stories read by CXOs! Editor's Pick Meet the Trio of Tech Startups Bringing Live Sports to Blind Fans The founders of OneCourt, Field of Vision and Touch2See—based in Seattle, Dublin, and Toulouse respectively—weren’t all inspired by exactly the same clip, but the videos they did see were all variations on the same basic theme: a blind person having their hands guided by a companion across a facsimile of a soccer pitch in order to better understand what was happening in a live game. Instead of quickly becoming yesterday’s news like most others, those videos gave the founders the same idea: to create a device that would change how visually impaired people watch sport forever. All three companies are examples of what OneCourt’s CEO Jerred Mace calls “tactile broadcasters.” And while each of the devices differ in subtle ways, they all aim to do the same thing—convert the on-field action into movement that the user can feel with their fingers. Continued here Work We've Unlocked a Holy Grail in Clean Energy. It's Only the Beginning. The incredible technology is harnessing the potential of solar and wind -- and quietly revolutionizing the energy system. Work Chinas CATL claims to have overtaken BYD on 5-minute EV battery charging time - FT (No paywall) Leading supplier says Shenxing cells can achieve 520km range compared with BYDs 470km Work How to raise kind children: lead by example, talk it over ... and get a dog In a hostile world, many parents might be anxious about how to raise a kinder generation - and if so, science backs you. Work Watchdog Group Asks Judge to Preserve Signal Chats by Top Trump Officials The request by American Oversight came after revelations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information on upcoming strikes in more than one group chat. Work Retro handheld maker Anbernic stops US shipments due to tariffs All of this flip-flopping over trade policies was also paired with the removal of the "de minimis exemption" which allows packages shipped to the US under $800 to be duty-free, a key ingredient in cheap Amazon-alternatives like Temu and the budget products Anbernic sells. Given how messy the current approach to trade is, it's possible Anbernic might be able to ship to the US again in the future. For now, though, not everyone is able to eat the costs of tariffs like Nintendo is. Work 3 underrated skills that make introverts 'perfectly positioned to excel' in work and life: They're 'superpowers' Growing up, I was the quiet kid who never raised her hand in class. Today, I'm a global keynote speaker for companies like Amazon, LinkedIn, and McKinsey. I regularly appear on podcasts, do TV interviews, and speak in front of large audiences. Work Three Ways EQ Can Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline Learn how emotional intelligence strategies can help you improve your self-discipline--without burnout or overwork. Work Trump and Pope Francis Had Sharply Different Views, and Sharp Disagreements The pope and the president remade the Catholic church and American politics in their outsider images, but their relationship was defined by their remarkable clashes. Work Tariff turmoil may have killed the tech M&A market's comeback | TechCrunch “I think the prospect of a stable 2025 seems pretty low at this point just because of the changes,” Stanford said. “We all know how much the news has changed in the past two weeks, what and how small or steep, who’s getting exceptions or what’s not getting exception. And [it] really creates a lot of uncertainty.” Work Swiss banks are back in style for rich Americans. Thank Trump “Certainly that has been a pattern in the past few months,” Pierre Gabris, founder and managing partner of the Switzerland-based Alpen Partners, told the FT. “Since the election, there have been some anti-Trump clients, and many are driven by fear.” Work Major Advances in E.V. Batteries Are Announced by Chinese Company The Chinese manufacturing giant CATL, the biggest supplier of batteries for the world's electric cars, said on Monday that it had made technological advances that would allow it to produce batteries that are cheaper, lighter, faster to recharge and more resistant to cold, while providing greater d Work What We've Learned So Far From Tracking Student Visa Data On April 7, amid reports that the federal government was detaining international students and revoking their visas, Inside Higher Ed began collecting and cross-checking data in an effort to track exactly how many students were affected--and at which institutions. Work Pope Francis dies at 88. Here are 5 companies in his 'Inclusive Capitalism' group “Inclusive Capitalism addresses society’s most important priorities such as driving prosperity, equality and economic opportunity for everyone. It is critical that we align the capital, creativity and innovation from the private sector to solve for these pressing global challenges.” — Brian Moynihan, Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer, Bank of America (BAC) Work Oscars OK the Use of A.I., With Caveats The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said using the technology wouldn’t disqualify a movie. But it also said that it favored films with more human involvement. Work Keeping Kids Interested in Science Is a Matter of Language - Scientific American (No paywall) One of the most fun parts of being a parent has to be watching children discover the world around them. After all, children are endlessly curious, and part of the fun is seeing the wonder on childrens faces as they discover even simple objects and ideas. Work Kristi Noem says purse and $3,000 in cash stolen from DC restaurant While there, Noem filmed a video of herself in front of a cell packed with prisoners, warning undocumented immigrants living in the US that "you could end up in this El Salvadorian prison". On social media, critics assailed the secretary's message - but also for the flashy accessory wrapping her wrist: a gold Rolex watch that sells for about $50,000. Work Columbia student suspended over interview cheating tool raises $5.3M to 'cheat on everything' | TechCrunch Cluely isn’t the only controversial AI startup launched this month. Earlier, a famed AI researcher announced his own startup with the stated mission of replacing all human workers everywhere, causing a brouhaha of its own on X. Work Senior leaders are feeling the burden of cuts to middle management BYSenior executives are shouldering more work as organizations get flatter. Work House Democrats land in El Salvador, demand Abrego Garcia's return Four House Democrats were scheduled to land in El Salvador Monday to demand the release and return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen who lived in Maryland and was deported by the administration to a prison in El Salvador due to what the Trump administration an "administrative error. Work Al Gore's Real-Time Climate Data Just Went Live--Here's Why It Matters By, Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ingmar Rentzhog is the CEO and founder of We Don't Have Time.for We Don't Have TimeApr 21, 2025, 02:39am EDT This groundbreaking achievement comes courtesy of Climate TRACE, a coalition backed by former U.S. Work Pope FrancisA Moderate Voice For Catho,licismDies At 88 - Forbes (No paywall) Pope Francis died on Easter Monday after leading the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years, becoming a beacon of hope for progressive Catholics for his views on LGBTQ issues and support for immigrants and the poor, while drawing criticism from conservatives for his stances on social issues. Work How a New Pope Is Chosenand Who It Could Be Black smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning Catholic Church cardinals remained deadlocked on a choice of successor to Pope John Paul II after two rounds of voting at the Vatican, on April 19, 2005. Work Pope Francis' Legacy in the U.S. Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance that further divided it. Work China space project investigated by Newsweek illegal, Chile says Didi Kirsten Tatlow is a Senior Reporter for International Affairs at Newsweek, based in Berlin. She reports on China and its interactions with the world as it seeks to rise to global preeminence with a focus on security, technology, politics and ideology, and international relations. Didi joined Newsweek after a stint at think tanks in Germany and Prague and following two decades of reporting at the New York Times, the Associated Press and the South China Morning Post, among others, much of it in China. She has won many awards including from the Overseas Press Club of America. A graduate of SOAS at the University of London, she can be reached at d.kirstentatlow@newsweek.comX: @dktatlow Languages:Fluent in Chinese, German, English Work House Democrats land in El Salvador to push for return of Kilmar brego Garca Ansari said that this "isn't just about Kilmar, it is the fact that our government is relentlessly going after any immigrants trying to come to the US, or in in US, without any regard for due process". Work Harvard sues Trump administration over efforts to gain control of academic decision-making "Perhaps Harvard should lose its Tax Exempt Status and be Taxed as a Political Entity if it keeps pushing political, ideological, and terrorist inspired/supporting 'Sickness?' Remember, Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST!" the US president said in a post on his Truth Social platform. Work Who are the favorites to succeed Pope Francis? "The Curia seems strong but when the leaders of different continents arrive in conclave they'll have their say," the Church official said. Rome is no longer the "point of convergence" for ecclesiastical scheming, they added. Work Following mass shooting, FSU students given option not to return for final week of classes As classes are set to resume on Monday at Florida State University following an on-campus mass shooting last week, the school's president announced that mandatory attendance is being waived for the current semester's final week of classes. Work Goldman Gathers Rattled Hedge Fund Tycoons in Hunt for Mideast Cash - Bloomberg (No paywall) When David Solomon admitted to Ken Griffin that hopes for a surge in companies going public this year had so far been miserably unfulfilled, a nervous laugh rippled through the room. Work The nightmarish problem with trying to make Trump obey court orders 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 Engineers develop eco-friendly plastic from mineral found in seashells The Chung Lab's biocompatible plastic substitute can be used as a replacement for beverage holder rings. Work How Pope Francis Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S. His critics were fellow clergy as well as elected officials in the ascendant wing of the American Catholic political realm. Work Sam's Club ditches traditional check-out. Here's how you'll shop instead. Commerce platform VTEX’s (VTEX+0.51%) grocery survey shows that phasing out traditional checkouts aligns with rising consumer demand for seamless, tech-driven experiences, according to Dani Jurado, Executive VP, North America, Sales & Marketing. She says that the survey shows 69% of U.S. consumers now shop for groceries online, with nearly half ordering 26–50% of their groceries digitally. Shoppers prioritize convenience, transparency, and speed, with 45% valuing real-time tracking and 60% preferring home delivery. Work Trump hosts Walmart, Target and Home Depot CEOs for tariff meeting "More tariffs equal more anxiety and uncertainty for American businesses and consumers," David French, NRF's executive vice president of government relations, said on the day Trump unveiled his "reciprocal" tariff plan, which he has since pared back. Work Israeli Security Chief Accuses Netanyahu of Making Improper Requests In a scathing court affidavit, the head of the Shin Bet said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed him to spy on anti-government protesters. Work Why its so difficult for robots to make your Nike sneakers - WSJ (No paywall) President Trump is betting that the threat of stiff tariffs on low-cost countries in Asia and elsewhere will pressure American companies to bring manufacturingand jobsback to the U.S. Work How Trump might topple the dollar - The Economist (No paywall) Stocks down, yields down, dollar up. A reliable relationship between Americas listed companies, government bonds and the value of the currency has held, in moments of panic, for most of modern financial history. Until now. Work Who Is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Acting Head of the Vatican? Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who announced Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, is now the acting head of the Vatican until a new pope is elected. There's a name for the person with that job: the camerlengo. Work Boeing investors brace for fallout from Trump tariffs Reuters reported that the 737 Max 8 landed in the US territory of Guam on Monday, after leaving Boeing’s Zhoushan completion centre near Shanghai, data from the flight-tracking website AirNav Radar showed. Work Bezos-backed startup designed an EV that can change like a 'Transformer' | TechCrunch These new photos give a pretty clear view of the exterior of Slate’s truck, and the potential level of customization. The interior remains a mystery, and there is no public knowledge about the vehicle’s specs. Work Final weeks to secure your exhibit table at Sessions: AI | TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is our flagship conference, bringing together over 10,000 tech leaders, VCs, and visionaries across industries like fintech, AI, space, building, scaling, investing, and more. Get in front of thousands of key industry leaders — reserve your exhibit table at Disrupt 2025 here before they sell out. Work NIH director calls Trump's anti-DEI orders 'misunderstood,' downplays reorganization plans “I don’t think that [the orders are] aimed at stopping fundamental research that advances the health and wellbeing of minority populations. I wouldn’t have accepted this job if that was the case,” he said. “I think that the health and wellbeing of minority populations, as well as every American, are a central focus of the NIH and will continue to be under my watch.” Work U.S. Supreme Court appears likely to uphold ACA preventive care coverage mandate The appeals court found that coverage requirements were unconstitutional because they came from a body — the United States Preventive Services Task Force — whose members were not nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. Work RFK Jr. Plans to Phase Out 8 Commonly Used Food Dyes The petroleum-based dyes are used in hundreds of thousands of items including cereals and sports drinks. More details are expected on Tuesday. Work Trumps mental health and addiction problem - STAT (No paywall) I am far from alone in experiencing these issues. The CDC reports that suicide is the second leading cause of death among those aged 10-34. More than 209,000 Americans die each year from alcohol, suicide and drug overdoses. One in four people will experience a mental health or substance use problem. These conditions account for some of the highest-cost drivers in health care, costing the U.S. economy an estimated $700 billion annually. Work How the United States Can Regain the Worlds Trust - Foreign Policy (No paywall) Argument: How the United States Can Regain the Worlds Trust Work Steve Hilton, Former Fox News Host, Is Running for California Governor Mr. Hilton is the second prominent Republican to enter the wide-open race. He faces difficult odds in the Democratic-led state. Work How Europe Can Deter Russia - 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 19 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 so far | TechCrunch Loft Orbital — $1 billion: Founded in 2017, the satellite company raised a $170 million Series C valuing the company at $1 billion, according to Crunchbase. Investors in the round included Temasek and Tikehau Capital.  Work Herbert J. Gans, 97, Dies; Upended Myths on Urban and Suburban Life A leading sociologist, he explored American society up close — living in a Levittown at one point — to gain insight into issues of race, class, the media and even the Yankees. 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. Our mailing address is 3110 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Followers Blog Archive ▼  2025 (46) ►  November (2) ►  October (11) ►  May (8) ▼  April (21) Fact-checking Trump's rally on his first 100 days.... Chief Strategy Officer by NUS Business School will... Mark Carney leads Canada's Liberals to a remarkabl... Executive Teams Are Losing Stakeholders' Confidenc... Nvidia faces a new threat from Huawei - Apr 29, 2025 What the Latest Research on Artificial Sweeteners ... 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