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Danish shipping company Maersk to halt, divert vessels amid Middle East military conflict The military conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran is starting to disrupt trade in regional waters.

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Retail customers file lawsuits over tariffs against FedEx and Ray-Bans maker At least two retail customers pursuing tariff-related refunds have filed proposed class-action lawsuits in U.S. courts against companies that also sued to recoup costs from the import taxes the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Trump imposed without the legal authority to do so.

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CNN chief prescribes calm after staff anxiety over Paramount’s expected purchase of parent company Word had barely spread about Paramount’s apparent victory in the competition to buy Warner Bros. Discovery before CNN chief Mark Thompson wrote to staff members. His message, in effect: Keep calm and carry on.

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Washington Times Weekly: The tariff bill comes due and everyone wants to collect I’m George Gerbo and welcome to Washington Times Weekly, where we get a chance to sit down with our reporters and talk about their coverage of the latest news and events. Joining me today is National Reporter Tom Howell Jr.

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Treasury Department terminates union contracts for IRS and Bureau of the Fiscal Service workers The Treasury Department has terminated its collective bargaining agreement with unionized workers employed at the Internal Revenue Service, the agency said Friday, in an escalation of President Donald Trump ‘s push to exert more control over the federal workforce.

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It all started with Gatorade: Now electrolyte supplements are everywhere Social media is filled with influencers rating electrolyte supplements or even telling followers how to make their own. But experts say many of the claims about the health benefits of these drinks need to be taken with a grain of salt.

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Warren Buffett praised by Grag Abel, who promises Berkshire Hathaway won’t retreat from investing Greg Abel paid tribute to his predecessor Warren Buffett while promising in his first shareholder letter that Berkshire Hathaway won’t retreat from investing or make significant changes in the way it operates.

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Inside Skydance’s 20-year rise to overtake Paramount, Warner Bros In its debut film, Skydance Productions released a special effects-laden World War I drama about fighter pilots with a starring role for an unknown actor, the company’s founder, David Ellison.

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Target will stop selling cereals with synthetic colors by end of May Target will stop selling cereals containing synthetic colors by the end of May.

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Criterion’s ‘Network’ in 4K storms home theaters with fury and foresight Criterion’s 4K restoration of “Network” revives Sidney Lumet’s Oscar-winning classic with refined grain, restored color and powerful performances.

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Trump orders federal government to stop using Anthropic in dispute between AI firm and Pentagon President Trump is ordering all government agencies to stop using artificial intelligence from Anthropic after the company disputed the Pentagon’s use of the technology.

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The end of Hollywood or a brighter future? What a Paramount-owned Warner Bros. means for the movies Two of Hollywood’s oldest studios may be consolidating into one. In a shocking twist after a monthslong bidding war, Paramount has emerged as the apparent victor in the fight to acquire Warner Bros.

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Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products? Like so many sectors of the economy, the news industry is hurtling toward a future where artificial intelligence plays a major role - grappling with questions about how much the technology is used, what consumers should be told about it, whether anything can be done for the journalists who will be left behind.

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Say hello to ‘Patty,’ the new AI-enabled headset assistant for Burger King employees Burger King is testing AI-powered headsets that can recite recipes, alert managers when inventories are low and even track how friendly employees are to customers.

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Trump orders all federal agencies to phase out use of Anthropic technology President Trump said Friday he was ordering all federal agencies to phase out use of Anthropic technology after the company’s unusually public dispute with the Pentagon over artificial intelligence safety.

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In extraordinary move, Pentagon designates Anthropic a ‘supply chain risk’ to U.S. national security The Pentagon is designating artificial intelligence company Anthropic a “supply chain risk” to U.S. national security, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday.

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Anti-monopoly group warns of ‘not normal’ Trump involvement in Paramount-Warner Bros. acquisition The Open Markets Institute, an organization dedicated to stopping monopolies, is calling on U.S. regulators to oppose any attempt by Paramount-Skydance to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery following Netflix’s decision to walk away from its previous deal to obtain the studio.

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U.S. stocks sink and oil prices rise as worries about AI, inflation and possible war hit Wall Street U.S. stocks are sinking Friday as Wall Street gets back to hunting and punishing companies that could be made losers by the artificial-intelligence revolution. A surprisingly discouraging update on inflation is also hurting the market, while oil prices climb with worries about tensions between the United States and Iran.

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NASA revamps Artemis moon landing program to reduce flight gaps and risk NASA said Friday it’s adding an extra moon mission by Artemis astronauts before attempting a high-risk lunar landing with a crew.

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Senate Democrats tell Treasury to refund tariff money immediately Senate Democrats are telling the Trump administration to stop “stonewalling” and refund money collected under a tariff structure the Supreme Court deemed illegal.

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Appeals court backs Trump’s union-stripping executive order A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled in favor of President Trump’s ability to strip many federal employees of their collective bargaining rights, erasing a lower court injunction.

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Autonomous military vehicle company aims to cozy up to Pentagon with new office in Arlington, Va. Autonomous robotics company and defense firm Forterra has opened a new office in Arlington, Virginia. The company, which is headquartered in Maryland, says the new space brings it closer to the Pentagon and key stakeholders on Capitol Hill, while tapping into northern Virginia’s burgeoning software engineering workforce.

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Anthropic rejects Pentagon’s ultimatum over unlimited Claude AI use for military Leading artificial intelligence company Anthropic rejected an ultimatum Thursday from the Trump administration to open up its AI applications to unlimited use by the U.S. military or risk losing its Pentagon contracts and potentially be labeled a “supply chain risk.”

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Filings for jobless aid rise modestly to 212,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy levels.

Filings for jobless aid rise modestly to 212,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels trib.al/28vzGqi

What to expect with Burger King’s newly updated Whopper Burger King is rolling out the first significant changes to its flagship Whopper sandwich in nearly a decade, and customers visiting any of the chain’s more than 7,000 U.S. locations this week will notice some key differences.

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What is retrogradation and could it be the secret to eating carbs while losing weight? Online influencers claim the secret to low-calorie rice, pasta and potatoes may be as simple as chilling out.

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Confidence gap: Students insist on college value as public doubts grow College students and graduates have more faith than the public in higher education’s ability to overcome rising costs, workforce misalignment and political polarization, according to a new study.

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Supporting caregivers is critical to a strong American workforce Caregiving makes all other work possible. Yet too many people don’t understand how essential it truly is.

"When caregiving is supported, everyone benefits; when it is ignored, everyone is impacted in some way." writes @debbiedingell.house.gov in the health care special section.

Commerce Secretary Lutnick meets with Indian trade official after Supreme Court tariff ruling Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick met Thursday with India’s trade minister, a sign the countries remain engaged after a Supreme Court ruling upended President Trump’s tariff playbook.

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One bird, five dinners: the meal prep secret hiding in your grocery store Rotisserie chickens are once again in the spotlight. Whether you snack on it right out of the package, use it as an ingredient in a larger dish or both, these well-prepared birds are tasty, affordable and perfect for family meals.

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