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The Tallis Scholars take their repertoire of Renaissance choral music on tour, with “gloriously rich” performances.

Empire described Warfare, directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, as an exhausting watch, but an “exhilarating” one.

Can’t Be Saved by Ricch Kid is part of a hip-hop genre flourishing in Ghana that has its roots in traditional storytelling.

The Chelsea Opera Group’s interpretation of Édouard Lalo’s little-known work Le Roi d’Ys is “thrilling,” The Guardian said.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang showcases the comic talents of the late actor Val Kilmer, who has died at 65.

Oil prices drop to lowest since 2021 amid fears of a global trade war

Oil prices fell by 8% Friday fueled by fears of an escalating trade war and a decision by OPEC+ to increase output.
A views shows an oil drilling rig at Zhetybay field in the Mangystau region, Kazakhstan, November 13, 2023.Turar Kazangapov/Reuters/File Photo

Trump extends TikTok ban deadline again

For the second time, the US president extended a Saturday deadline requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company to either sell its US operations or face a ban.
TikTok offices in CaliforniaDaniel Cole/Reuters

China announces tit-for-tat tariffs on all US imports, escalating recession fears

China announced a 34% tariff on all US imports in swift retaliation for Trump’s levies, widening fears of an escalating trade war.
A drone view shows shipping containers from China in Wilmington, Delaware.Mike Blake/File Photo/Reuters

South Korea braces for more political uncertainty after Yoon’s removal from office

A judge said Yoon, who was impeached over his botched attempt to declare martial law last year, had “committed a grave betrayal of the trust of the people.”
The acting Chief Justice of South Korea’s Constitutional Court issues a final ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment. Kim Min-Hee/Pool via Reuters
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“A battle Elon won’t win”: Musk takes on Trump’s trade guru Peter Navarro

Musk called for a vast free trade zone and dissed Navarro, who was closely involved in Trump’s tariff plans.
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How Thune is steering Republicans through Trump’s tariff turbulence

This is not exactly what he had in mind when he became Senate majority leader. He scored a budget victory anyway.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.Nathan Howard/Reuters

Trump’s tariffs threaten to blot out his party’s tax cuts

Most Republicans are telling themselves the levies’ effects are temporary. If that proves untrue, the resulting peril for their agenda could be massive.
President Donald TrumpCarlos Barria/Reuters

Emboldened Democrats plot ways to hammer Trump on tariffs

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., told Semafor he’s drafting a plan to force a vote that would effectively scrap across-the-board levies set to kick in Saturday.

Republicans weigh giving Stefanik a beefed-up version of a long-vacant role

The Elected Leadership Committee spot would get more “heft” if it were offered to the former United Nations ambassador pick, one source told Semafor.

How Democrats found their voters again

The desire to punish MAGA was, on Tuesday, more powerful than the desire to show up and thank Trump.

Republicans link arms with Trump amid tariff and spending stress

If they’re apprehensive about the political and economic risks ahead, most in his party aren’t showing it.

US judge drops federal corruption charges against NY mayor

The federal judge ruled that the government’s case against Eric Adams could not be reopened.

Trump faces tariff rebellion

As US President Donald Trump readies new levies to be announced Wednesday, he’s taking heat at home and abroad.

Democrats’ anti-Musk campaign pays off in Wisconsin

Republicans had hoped that by nationalizing the race, they could excite enough 2024 Donald Trump voters. But they came up short.

What’s behind Democrats’ bid to torpedo permanent Republican tax cuts

The party can’t stop the Trump cuts from indefinite extension. It can only hope to contain them.
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