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Trump tech tariff twists This weekend, investors got a rare gift from the Trump administration, under the form of a tech tariff reprieve. Or so they thought. True to Trump-era form, the relief came wrapped in mixed messages and policy pivots, causing enough confusion to keep Wall Street analysts scratching heads.

Risky corporate borrowers shut out of bond market since Trump’s tariff blitz America’s risky corporate borrowers have been shut out of the bond market since Donald Trump’s tariff blitz, in a freeze that is reverberating across Wall Street and which threatens a tentative rebound in dealmaking. Lowly-rated companies have failed to sell any debt in the $1.4tn US high-yield bond market since Trump unleashed market turmoil and raised fears of a US recession with the wave of tariffs he announced earlier this month.

India will tour Bangladesh for six white-ball matches in August, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, marking their first bilateral T20I series in the country.

Cliff Notes – The ‘mindless’ film that saw Celebrity Big Brother star Mickey Rourke exiled from Hollywood Mickey Rourke, once a leading man in Hollywood, faced a career downturn following the box office flop of "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man," which grossed only $7 million against a $23 million budget. Recently, Rourke was removed from Celebrity Big Brother due to inappropriate behaviour, resulting in a loss of his £500,000 fee and further tarnishing his public image. After a tumultuous career, Rourke made a notable comeback with roles in films like "Sin City" and "The Wrestler," but his recent actions…

Cliff Notes – Australia international Kuol eyes summer exit from Newcastle Garang Kuol has expressed the need to leave Newcastle United in the upcoming transfer window to secure first-team football, having not yet made an appearance for the senior squad. Despite a successful run with Newcastle’s Under-21 team, scoring eight goals and providing five assists in his last 11 games, Kuol’s contract is set to expire in just over a year, prompting his desire for a move. Australia international Kuol eyes summer exit from Newcastle Adam SheldonCloseAdam Sheldon is a Brisbane-based sports journalist for ESPN.Apr 14, 2025, 11:59 PMSocceroos winger…

The front page of Metro this morning, 15-04-2025, reports on the all-female Blue Origin crew’s 10 minutes in space. The front page reports on Katy Perry’s comments regarding the trip. The front page has a feature piece on British actress Florence Pugh. Look at the Moon … Oh my God we’re in space

The front page of The Daily Telegraph this morning, 15-04-2025, reports on the Birmingham bin strike as union members yesterday overwhelmingly voted to reject the deal, calling it inadequate. The paper says unions are threatening to spread the bin strikes across the country,y and there are fears of a potential health crisis – six weeks after the strikes began. Unions threaten to spread bin strikes

The front page of Birmingham Mail this morning, 15-04-2025, reports on the Birmingham bin strike as union members overwhelmingly voted to reject yesterday’s deal. There are fears of a potential health crisis and fears the strikes could extend beyond the city. Brum’s rats are dancing in the streets

The front page of The Sun this morning, 15-04-2025, leads with a picture of Katy Perry floating in space after the American pop star was part of an all-female flight on Blue Origin. Elsewhere, the paper reports on an exclusive poll about the state of the county – with the paper’s readers saying they believe the country is going in the wrong direction. I kissed the ground and I liked it

Cliff Notes Victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal are encouraged by campaigner Sir Alan Bates to pursue legal action due to ongoing compensation delays, with forecasts suggesting claims may not be completed until November 2027. The government contests this timeline, asserting that claims are being settled at an accelerated pace, with 76% of claims reportedly resolved by March. Administration problems persist across multiple compensation schemes, leading to undervalued offers and additional legal challenges, prompting calls for a potential judicial review. Sir Alan Bates urges victims of Post Office scandal to take govt to court over compensation delays | Money…