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US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF says

US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and global economies will likely slow significantly in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.
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Nonfiction 1. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, narrated by the author (Audible Studios) 2. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 3.
Oaks excel at supporting the food web (including us). Arbor Day's a good time to plant one

Oaks excel at supporting the food web (including us). Arbor Day's a good time to plant one

In 1872, a Nebraska newspaper editor and tree lover named J. Sterling Morton proposed dedicating a day to planting trees in his home state. The idea, shall we say, took root.
Lack of mentorship, inadequate training among challenges for new workers: survey

Lack of mentorship, inadequate training among challenges for new workers: survey

There's a rush of excitement, but also nerves, that come with starting out in one of your first "real-world" jobs.
Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Simone Biles are winners at the Webby Awards

Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Simone Biles are winners at the Webby Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar , Taylor Swift , Rihanna, Travis Kelce and Simone Biles all won honors at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators.
Advanced cancers returned to prepandemic levels, according to a reassuring report

Advanced cancers returned to prepandemic levels, according to a reassuring report

Many Americans were forced to postpone cancer screenings — colonoscopies, mammograms and lung scans — for several months in 2020 as COVID-19 overwhelmed doctors and hospitals.
Barrick Gold signs deal to sell its stake in Donlin gold project in Alaska

Barrick Gold signs deal to sell its stake in Donlin gold project in Alaska

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. has signed a deal to sell its 50 per cent interest in the Donlin gold project in Alaska to its partner NovaGold Resources Inc. and Paulson Advisers LLC for US$1 billion in cash.
Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth Day

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth Day

Bottles and bags, food wrappers and straws. Piping, packaging, toys and trays. Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear.
New climate institute at University of Toronto launched with $60M gift

New climate institute at University of Toronto launched with $60M gift

TORONTO — The University of Toronto is launching a new climate institute with the help of a $60-million gift.
Hudson's Bay closures leave brands in search of new home for selling inventory

Hudson's Bay closures leave brands in search of new home for selling inventory

Yair Altman is about to have a lot of extra pillows on hand.