Up First from NPR - Seesawing Tariffs, Trump’s Middle East Agenda, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial

Companies are rushing to import merchandise while a temporary trade deal between the U.S. and China is in place, but what happens after the 90-day arrangement expires is unclear. As President Trump visits the Middle East, economic opportunities and security issues top the agenda. Jurors hear often graphic testimony on the first day Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial.

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WSJ What’s News - Trump Kicks Off Mideast Trip Built Around Deals

A.M. Edition for May 13. President Trump landed in Riyadh this morning, his first stop on a regional visit during which Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, plan to announce dozens of business agreements with the U.S. WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin previews what to expect and deputy Middle East bureau chief Shayndi Raice explains why Israel is questioning a slew of recent moves by its ally. Plus, United Airlines tries to reassure the flying public as travel issues mount at its New Jersey hub. And the world’s top auction houses hope 20th century masters can help the art market shrug off economic uncertainty. Luke Vargas hosts.


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The NewsWorthy - China Tariff Reset, Extreme Weather & MJ’s New Gig – Tuesday, May 13, 2025

The news to know for Tuesday, May 13, 2025!

We’re talking about a temporary truce between the U.S. and China, but why the trade war isn’t over just yet.

Also, an emotional reunion as an American hostage was released ahead of President Trump’s visit to the Middle East, and from heat to fire to floods, we’ll detail the extreme weather risks many Americans are dealing with this week.

Plus, a warning about potentially dangerous coolers, basketball legend Michael Jordan’s new gig, and what to expect from the world’s biggest film festival.

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CBS News Roundup - 05/12/2025 | World News Roundup Late Edition

U.S. and China agree to a 90-day pause on most tariffs, sending financial markets soaring. Last living U.S. hostage released from Hamas captivity. President Trump signs executive order giving drugmakers a 30-day deadline to lower the cost of prescription drugs. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.

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WSJ What’s News - Nasdaq Enters Bull Market After U.S.-China Temporarily Slash Tariffs

 P.M. Edition for May 12. U.S. stocks rallied today—with the Nasdaq entering a bull market, closing 20% above its April low—after the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily unwind most of the tariffs they have imposed on each other’s goods since April. Plus, President Trump signs an executive order intended to lower U.S. drug prices. WSJ White House correspondent Natalie Andrews joins to discuss the order and what it means for consumers. And the retail-property market, which had bounced back after the pandemic, is starting to fall flat. Kate King, who covers real estate for the Journal, talks about why that is and what it means for the broader state of the retail industry. Alex Ossola hosts.


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Up First from NPR - Trump In The Middle East, Hamas Hostage Release, Mulling Medicaid Cuts

President Trump chose Saudi Arabia - again - for the first state trip of his second term. What does that say about his foreign policy? Hamas says it will release the last living American hostage held in Gaza, Edan Alexander. And as Republicans look for massive budget cuts, what could happen to Medicaid?

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WSJ What’s News - Stocks Surge as U.S. and China Slash Tariffs

A.M. Edition for May 12. Washington and Beijing take a major step toward thawing their trade conflict by agreeing to lower tariffs on each other’s goods by 115%. WSJ reporter Jason Douglas recaps the results of weekend talks and explains which issues the two sides still need to sort out. Plus, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order today tying U.S. drug prices to what other countries pay. And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky challenges Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet him for peace talks this week. Luke Vargas hosts.


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The NewsWorthy - Deal with China?, Drug Price Caps & Derby Winner Suspended – Monday, May 12, 2025

The news to know for Monday, May 12, 2025!

We’ll tell you about a possible trade deal with China, while the U.S. helps negotiate the end to several different conflicts.

Also, a group of white South Africans is being flown to the U.S., and we’ll tell you why the U.S. granted them refugee status over others.

Plus, where outages led to travel troubles over the weekend, why the jockey who won the Kentucky Derby was just punished, and how some shopping is changing—starting today.

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WSJ What’s News - 70,000 Bets a Minute: How FanDuel’s Parent Is Winning at Sports Gambling

This week, we’re bringing you an episode of Bold Names, which presents conversations with the leaders of the bold-named companies featured in the pages of The Wall Street Journal. On this episode, hosts Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims speak to Peter Jackson, the CEO of Flutter Entertainment, who leads a global sports betting empire. With the U.S.-based FanDuel as its crown jewel, he has a prime view of one of the fastest-growing and most profitable entertainment industries in the world. How is Flutter using technology to supercharge sports betting, while grappling with its potential harms? 

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