US economy contracts at 0.3% rate in Q1, first GDP pullback in 3 years

The US economy contracted for the first time in three years to start 2025 as a surge in imports dragged down GDP and prices increased more than forecast. The Bureau…

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Trump blames Biden for stocks’ fall, a year after taking credit for their climb

Equities were dropping Wednesday after a report showed an economic contraction driven in large part by tariff front-running Published: April 30, 2025 at 11:08 a.m. ET President Donald Trump on Wednesday…

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Madrid R4 previews and predictions: Draper vs. Paul, De Minaur vs. Musetti

Getty Images The remaining quarterfinal spots in Madrid will be handed out on Wednesday, when Jack Draper goes up against Tommy Paul. Another all-seeded fourth-round showdown features Alex de Minaur…

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The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago, but the battle with Agent Orange continues

DA NANG, Vietnam — The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975, when the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces. But millions of people still face daily…

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Connections Companion No. 690

Good morning, dear connectors. Welcome to today’s Connections forum, where you can give and receive puzzle — and emotional — support. Be warned: This article includes hints and comments that…

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Too seen to shine: The Glenn Maxwell paradox

Another IPL season isn’t going to plan for the maverick Maxwell. ©BCCI Writing in the foreword to Glenn Maxwell’s autobiography, The Showman, Virat Kohli laid out the thinking behind bringing…

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Punjab Kings bowl, injured Maxwell ruled out – ESPN

play Cricinformed: PBKS’ opening fireworks (2:39) Arya and Prabhsimran, the two uncapped openers from PBKS, are dominating world class bowlers in the IPL 2025 (2:39) Apr 30, 2025, 09:57 AM…

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US economy shrinks by unexpected 0.3% – DW – 04/30/2025

The US Commerce Department on Wednesday said the world’s largest economy declined by 0.3% in the first quarter, according to preliminary data. The first gross domestic product (GDP) figures for…

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US consumer spending surges in March, inflation cools

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) – U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in March as households boosted purchases of motor vehicles to avoid higher prices and shortages due to tariffs, but that…

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for April 30 #219

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and…

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