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The U.S. Court of International Trade, a specialized court in New York, is hearing oral arguments Friday in an attempt to overturn the temporary tariffs Trump turned to after the Supreme Court in February struck down his preferred choice — even bigger, even more sweeping tariffs.In his first attempt to impose global tariffs, the president last year invoked the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), using the law to declare America’s longstanding trade deficit a national emergency and to impose double-digit worldwide taxes on imports to combat it. He interpreted the law broadly to justify tariffs of whatever size he…
Key Takeaways Jimmy Donaldson, who goes by MrBeast on social media, is the world’s top YouTuber, with 476 million subscribers. Following the recent release of a docuseries titled “How MrBeast Works 18 Hours Per Day,” Donaldson admits he does not have a healthy work-life balance. The YouTube star works long hours in hopes of establishing his company, Beast Industries, as an entertainment giant rivaling Disney. MrBeast has built a YouTube empire on stunts — living in a cave, marooning himself on an island— pushing each idea further than the last. At 27, MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, boasts…
Can you legally carry a firearm in National Parks? While carrying on the trail is legal, a new lawsuit seeks to end the ban on guns in facilities like gift shops and visitor centers. A sign in the window prohibits firearms in the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument in Mississippi (Photo: Getty Images)Published April 10, 2026 12:36PMA gun rights group wants Americans to be able to legally bring firearms into visitor centers, restaurants, and gift shops in national parks. On March 27, the Second Amendment Foundation filed a lawsuit in federal court in Texas that challenges a…
Sam Mintesnot had checked off everything she possibly could have from a long list of to-dos in preparation for the Coachella music festival. She crafted the best outfits, got her hair and nails done, booked a one-way ticket to Los Angeles and flew out on Tuesday with a spreadsheet full of ideas for videos she could post related to the festival.The only problem was that just days before the Coachella kicked off on Friday, she didn’t have a ticket — at least, not yet.Mintesnot is a content creator, and she was seeking an invitation from a brand to join them at…
Key Takeaways Jamie Dimon says one of the key lessons he has “learned and relearned” is to avoid making big decisions on Fridays when you’re tired because it increases the risk of poor judgment. Dimon stresses emotional discipline as a core leadership skill, warning that anger can undermine decision-making. Underneath his advice is a broader belief that people should ground their careers in a clear purpose — treating others well, doing their best, and leaving the world a better place. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s latest career secret is simple: never make big decisions when you are exhausted, especially at…
Published April 10, 2026 11:51AMWhether you’re hiking from dawn to dusk, tackling a challenging mountaineering expedition, or living off the grid deep in the backcountry, your body and mind are constantly pushed to their limits. Fatigue sets in, sleep becomes scarce, and both physical and mental performance begin to decline. It’s in these harsh, high-stakes environments that your body’s reserves of energy and focus are depleted. In conditions like those, you’ll want to be as alert as possible. Can a supplement—specifically creatine monohydrate, which is popular because it’s widely accessible, budget-friendly, and has a high bioavailability (meaning that it can…
For some evangelical Christians, faith is about having a personal relationship with Jesus. At $1.99 per minute, the tech company Just Like Me is taking that concept to a new level.Users of the platform can join video calls with an avatar of Jesus generated by artificial intelligence. Like other religious AI tools on the market, it offers words of prayer and encouragement in various languages. With the occasional glitch, it remembers previous conversations and speaks through not-quite-synced lips.“You do feel a little accountable to the AI,” CEO Chris Breed said. “They’re your friend. You’ve made an attachment.”The rush to create…
It’s about to get a bit easier to find a Trader Joe’s near you. The grocer just announced it will open 18 new stores across 12 states, including multiple locations in a handful of states, over the next several months. Trader Joe’s announced the new locations with a series of “Coming Soon!” announcements. Currently, the chain is in 42 states, leaving only a handful of states, including Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wyoming, without a Trader Joe’s store. The latest cluster of openings will include locations in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana,…
Social media has been abuzz in recent days about America’s new, upcoming automatic military draft registration system. And it’s no surprise why.America is engaged in a war with Iran, and many worry the conflict, which is currently on pause due to a fragile ceasefire agreement, could spill over into a situation where American boots are deployed on the ground.This has left many wondering whether the news of the new automatic draft registration system and the conflict in Iran are linked. Here’s what you need to know.Are Americans about to be drafted?First things first, let’s get the question that is on…
Updated April 10, 2026 08:31AMCades Cove is spectacular. Not in a Niagara Falls, “in your face” sort of way, but in a subtle, “notice the dance between shadow and light” sort of way. Bright green mountains rise steeply from a grassy valley and then taller mountains, a deep shade of blue, rising higher beyond that first row of peaks, and then another ridgeline beyond that…rows of mountains progressing in lighter shades of blue that eventually melt into the sky. Broad meadows are hemmed in by lush hardwoods with horses frolicking in the grass between the forested border.I’m not the only…