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Canada scrapped a digital services tax that would have hit U.S. tech companies such as Google and Amazon after President Trump halted trade talks and threatened higher tariffs on Canadian imports.

Tariff whiplash and trade war talk have dominated headlines this week, with new tariffs put in place earlier now paused. Plus, a new series explores the story of soccer in the San Diego-Tijuana region.

With the Women's World Cup in the bag and 88 grand masters, India is ready to take over the chess world. And they're making sure their youngsters are poised to checkmate.

As he winds down his podcast after 16 years, Maron reflects on what he'll miss: "These conversations are very real conversations for me ... and that is kind of nourishing for the spirit and the soul."

A study from UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy found that a trade war with other countries, particularly China, could torpedo one of the United States' most important exporting industries — higher education.

The health care giant's shares are down more than 50% in the last month. That's hurting the powerful U.S. stock-market index.

The head of parliament banned the rainbow flag from the legislative building. Far-right groups have rallied against the LGBTQ+ community and attacks are on the rise. It all casts a shadow over Pride.

In the wake of U.S. aid cuts, Pastor Billy is reminded of his twin sister's death from AIDS. He doesn't want 9-year-old Diana, who's HIV-positive, to meet the same fate.

Join us at the Central Library in The Startup (3rd Floor) for a live watch party of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium: Necessity-Driven Innovation on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from Noon – 1 p.m. PT. This engaging event will highlight the stories of women innovators who identified unmet market needs and transformed them into successful businesses. During the symposium, expert speakers will share best practices for commercialization and discuss how federal resources can support entrepreneurs in bringing their ideas to market. This is a great opportunity to hear from inspiring women who have turned necessity into innovation and to gain valuable insights that can help you on your own entrepreneurial journey. Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025 Time: Noon – 1 p.m. PT (3:00 – 4 p.m. ET) Location: The Startup (3rd Floor, San Diego Central Library) Enjoy coffee and networking opportunities before and after the livestream! Come connect with fellow entrepreneurs, learn from industry leaders, and discover resources that can help you take your business to the next level. This event is free and open to all—no registration required for the in-person watch party! For more information about the symposium, visit the USPTO event page.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Steven Dunn founder and CEO of Munchkin a U.S.-based company selling lifestyle products for mothers, babies and children. Dunn has written an open letter to President Trump and Congress about how tariffs could harm his business and American families.