News· The NBA acknowledged four blown calls in the final minutes of the Warriors' 121-116 play-in win over the Grizzlies, with two mistakes benefiting each side, Yahoo! Sports reports. The most controversial was a late foul on Brandin Podziemski that replays contradicted, fueling criticism of the officiating throughout the game.
News· With 10 days until polls close, Canada's snap election has narrowed into a two-man showdown between Liberal PM Mark Carney and Conservative Pierre Poilievre—each vowing to stand up to President Trump, Politico reports. Once expected to be a Conservative landslide, the race has shifted amid U.S.-Canada trade tensions, annexation rhetoric, and Carney's sharp break from Trudeau-era policies.
News· Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said Scott Bessent should resign rather than comply with President Trump's directive to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, The Hill reports. Summers warned the move echoes Nixon-era abuses and represents a dangerous politicization of the IRS with long-term consequences for democracy and revenue.
News· Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raised $9.6 million in the first quarter of 2025—more than doubling her previous best and fueling speculation about a potential Senate bid, NYT reports. Her campaign credits the surge to grassroots support, with 64% of donors giving for the first time and an average contribution of just $21.
News· President Trump said he could swiftly remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he chose to, calling him 'too late' on rate cuts and accusing him of 'playing politics,' The Hill reports. The remarks challenge Powell's legal protections and risk deepening tensions with financial markets already shaken by Trump's tariff-driven economic policies.
News· Despite raising tariffs on Chinese imports to a record 245%, President Trump said there's 'no rush' and vowed the U.S. 'will have a deal with China,' The Street reports. Beijing has responded with its own tariff hikes and stalled negotiations, deepening the economic standoff.
News· A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google illegally used its dominance in digital advertising by linking its ad server with its ad exchange, WSJ reports. The court will now begin weighing possible remedies to address the tech giant's monopoly power.