Australian election 2025 polls tracker: Labor v Coalition latest opinion polling results
Josh Nicholas, Luke Mansillo and Nick Evershed
theguardian.com
April 03, 2025
Australia news
See how the next federal election is shaping up with Guardian Australia’s statistical model, which combines all opinion polls to get a better estimate of the two-party preferred vote
Trump Administration Set to Pause $510 Million for Brown University
By Anemona Hartocollis, Alan Blinder, Michael C. Bender and Vimal Patel
The New York Times
April 03, 2025
U.S.
The administration has now targeted five schools’ federal funding as part of a pledge to combat what it considers to be antisemitism on university campuses.
Groups Are Told That Federal Humanities Grants Are Canceled
By Jennifer Schuessler
The New York Times
April 03, 2025
Arts
Letters informed grant recipients that funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities would be redirected to furthering “the president’s agenda.”
Markets Tumbled After Trump’s Tariffs
By Matthew Cullen
The New York Times
April 03, 2025
Briefing
Also, a storm soaked the central U.S. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham: Premier League – as it happened
Niall McVeigh
theguardian.com
April 03, 2025
Football
Enzo Fernández headed the winner to send Chelsea up to fourth before two goals were ruled out by VAR on a tough night for Ange Postecoglou
Amid the Storm, Some of Nashville’s Tornado Sirens Run Out of Battery
By Sara Ruberg, Amanda Holpuch and Jamie McGee
The New York Times
April 03, 2025
Weather
At least one siren in the southwestern part of the city was still out of service, and the Fire Department did not say how long repairs would take.
‘Fair Likelihood’ Trump Administration Violated Court Order, Judge Says
By Alan Feuer
The New York Times
April 03, 2025
U.S.
The judge, James E. Boasberg, said he was likely to wait until next week to rule on whether the White House was in contempt of court for having ignored his order.
One Bird Nest, 30 Years of Human Trash
Unknown Author
The New York Times
April 03, 2025
Science
A coot’s nest reveals that what humans throw away doesn’t really go away.
When does daylight saving time end in Australia? Here’s when your clocks will change
Eelemarni Close-Brown
theguardian.com
April 03, 2025
Australia news
It ends on the first Sunday of April and won’t return until October. But why do we have daylight saving – and does it affect sleep health?
Global markets in turmoil as Trump tariffs wipe $2.5tn off Wall Street
Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent
The Guardian
April 03, 2025
Business
Economists say levies of between 10% and 50% have dramatically added to the risk of a worldwide downturn
Mel Gibson’s Gun Rights to Be Restored by Justice Dept.
By Devlin Barrett
The New York Times
April 03, 2025
U.S.
People familiar with the decision said Mr. Gibson, a supporter of President Trump, would be among 10 people with convictions to get back their gun rights.
Severe storms and tornadoes hit US south and midwest, killing at least seven
Oliver Milman and Marina Dunbar
theguardian.com
April 03, 2025
US news
White House approves Tennessee’s state of emergency request as further fatalities expected to be confirmed
How the Trump Administration Might Target D.E.I. in Public Schools
By Dana Goldstein
The New York Times
April 03, 2025
U.S.
A letter from the administration promised to withdraw funding from schools that allow certain D.E.I. programs. But what counts as D.E.I. may prove murky.
Two Top Organizers of Canada’s Trucker Convoy Are Found Guilty
By Vjosa Isai
The New York Times
April 03, 2025
World
The case is among the last stemming from the 2022 trucker protests, which spawned many other criminal cases, lawsuits and a public inquiry.
Storm System Wreaks Havoc Across U.S. South and Midwest
By McKinnon de Kuyper
The New York Times
April 03, 2025
Weather
Nearly 30 tornadoes were confirmed in several states after the first wave of the storm and floodwaters overtook streets in Tennessee.
Fernández lifts Chelsea into top four as Tottenham fans turn on Postecoglou
David Hytner at Stamford Bridge
The Guardian
April 03, 2025
Football
Enzo Fernández’s header from Cole Palmer’s cross gave Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Tottenham to boost their Champions League qualification hopes
Blanket ban on teen smartphone use ‘potentially detrimental’, says academic
Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor
The Guardian
April 03, 2025
Technology
Dr Amy Orben says there are no ‘one-size-fits-all answers’ given importance of access to online information
Senators unveil bill to claw back power over tariffs amid Trump trade wars
Lauren Gambino
theguardian.com
April 03, 2025
US news
Trade Review Act would require greater checks on tariffs in further sign of congressional disquiet over president’s plans
Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs trigger biggest one-day Wall Street fall since 2020 – as it happened
Graeme Wearden (now) and Helen Livingstone (earlier)
theguardian.com
April 03, 2025
US news
Worst day on New York stock market since Covid-19 crisis as US dollar falls to six month low after US President Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs fuel recession fears
US stock markets see worst day since Covid pandemic after investors shaken by Trump tariffs
Lauren Aratani in New York
theguardian.com
April 03, 2025
US news
All three major US index funds close down as Apple and Nvidia, two of US’s largest companies, lose combined $470bn
Cory Booker’s Speech Is the Broad Trump Indictment Democrats Need
Ed Kilgore
New York Magazine
April 02, 2025
new-york-magazine
Cory Booker’s historic filibuster is the broad Trump indictment Democrats need. The party has been searching for a precise silver-bullet argument against Trump 2.0. Booker showed another way forward.
Trump announces sweeping tariffs
Unknown Author
BBC News
April 02, 2025
bbc-news
President Trump has announced sweeping tariffs aimed at most if not all of America's trading partners following promises he made while on the campaign trail. But how will they affect the world economy? We'll hear viewpoints from inside and outside the US. A…
More cities, counties start to remove fluoride from public drinking water
Mary Kekatos
ABC News
April 02, 2025
abc-news
More cities, counties start to remove fluoride from public drinking watergo.com
02/04/2025 21:01 GMT
Unknown Author
BBC News
April 02, 2025
bbc-news
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Trump tariffs: 'Worst offenders' around world face import taxes up to 50%
Natalie Sherman
BBC News
April 02, 2025
bbc-news
The president says the US has been "pillaged, raped and plundered" for years by international trade partners.
Air traffic controllers to get more support after a fight and latest near miss at Washington airport
JOSH FUNK Associated Press
ABC News
April 02, 2025
abc-news
Air traffic controllers at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport will be offered crisis counseling and additional supervision after a fight in the tower and another alarming near miss two months after a midair collision between a passenger jet an...
A third defendant pleads guilty to juror bribery in massive Minnesota food fraud case
STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press
ABC News
April 02, 2025
abc-news
A third defendant has pleaded guilty for his role in an attempt to bribe a juror with $120,000 in exchange for acquittals in a massive COVID-related fraud case in Minnesota
Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused
CARLA K. JOHNSON AP medical writer
ABC News
April 02, 2025
abc-news
A 50-year-old government survey on drug use may be in jeopardy
NASA's Webb telescope captures photos of the asteroid that won't hit Earth in 2032
MARCIA DUNN AP aerospace writer
ABC News
April 02, 2025
abc-news
NASA's Webb telescope has captured pictures of the asteroid that caused a stir earlier this year when it topped Earth's hit list
A $1.8 billion mistake could cost the South Carolina treasurer his job
JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press
ABC News
April 02, 2025
abc-news
South Carolina lawmakers are going to try to remove a statewide elected official from office, for the first time in over two centuries as a U.S. state