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China refuses to give in to Trump’s tariff threat

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BEIJING (AP) — China signaled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the U.S. to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats. U.S. Vice President JD Vance defended Trump’s position and seemed to warn China not to be aggressive in its response. “China’s stance is consistent,” the Commerce Ministry said in a statement posted online. “We do not want a tariff war but we are not afraid of one.” It was China’s first official comment on Trump’s threat to jack up the tax on imports from China…

John Lodge obituary | Pop and rock

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The Moody Blues were a spectacularly successful band known for grandiose lyrics and flamboyant musical arrangements, but the deadpan title of their 1973 chart hit I’m Just A Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band) summed up the self-effacing approach of their songwriter, John Lodge.As the band’s co-lead vocalist and bass player, Lodge, who has died aged 82, was the antithesis of the wild rocker, largely resisting the hedonistic temptations that accompanied stardom in the 1960s and 70s and making no bones about his commitment to family and evangelical Christianity.Lodge was a member of the Moody Blues for 50 years,…

Elon Musk vs. the regulators

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Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Elon Musk has never had the best relationship with regulators, often bumping up against or outright sidestepping local and state laws where his numerous companies operate. This week has been particularly active on the regulatory front. Musk’s tunneling and infrastructure firm The Boring Company is accused of nearly 800 violations by Nevada regulators, including digging without approval, dumping untreated water onto city streets, failing to install silt fences, and tracking dirt from…

Wales v Belgium: Boss Craig Bellamy says ‘special moment coming’

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Wales' World Cup qualifier at home to Belgium on Monday already had the feel of a big game. Now, it has the makings of a defining night.That is because Wales' fate is back in their own hands, thanks to Belgium's goalless draw at home to North Macedonia on Friday.If Craig Bellamy's side win their three remaining games, they will top Group J and qualify automatically for next summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.That, though, is quite a big if.The most imposing hurdle to clear is arguably their next one.This might not be the Belgium that finished third…

Update Your Wills to Avoid Future Complications

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Key Takeaways Warren Buffett recommends letting adult children review your will before signing it to ensure they understand your decisions and their future responsibilities. Buffett said he takes questions and comments from his three children and has often adopted their suggestions when updating his will. Open discussions about inheritance plans can prevent family conflicts and jealousies that often arise after a parent's death. Legendary investor Warren Buffett has smart estate-planning advice for all parents, regardless of their wealth level: Let your adult children read your will before you sign it. In a revealing November 2024 letter to shareholders, the Berkshire…

Good News! Germany’s Schleswig-Holstein Completes Massive Migration to Open Source Email Systems

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European nations have generally been more progressive in adopting open source solutions for government operations. Sure, regressive proposals like the EU Chat Control bill make headlines, but there's genuine progress happening too.The German state of Schleswig-Holstein is back in the news for its open source efforts. This time, it's their email system that's undergone a complete transformation.Microsoft Booted Out, AgainSchleswig-Holstein has successfully migrated (in Deutsch) its entire state administration email system from Microsoft Exchange and Outlook to open source alternatives, Open-Xchange and Thunderbird. The German state completed the transition on October 2, 2025, after a six-month process.The migration affected around…

From Annie Hall to Something’s Gotta Give: Diane Keaton was the quintessential comedy queen | Diane Keaton

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Plenty of great female actors have starred in romantic comedies. Usually if they want to win an Oscar, however, they have to reach for more serious roles. The late Diane Keaton, who died unexpectedly this week, followed a reverse trajectory and made it look disarmingly natural. Her first major film role was in The Godfather, about as serious an American masterpiece as has ever been made. But that same year, she reprised the part of Linda, the object of a nerdy hero’s affection, in a film adaptation of Broadway’s Play It Again, Sam. (Keaton originated the role opposite playwright Woody…

16 Best Laptops (2025), WIRED-Tested and Approved

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How Much Should You Spend on a Laptop?AccordionItemContainerButtonIf you're shopping for a laptop, you probably have an idea of how much you want to spend. But some context might help put things in perspective. The cheapest laptops cost around $200, but they can range up to $5,000. Meanwhile, the average amount people spend, according to the best data we have, is around $750. That lands decidedly in the midrange, spitting between the more expensive devices that are over $1,000 and the budget-tier machines you find below $700.When we talk about pricing, it's often the “starting” price of the laptop, meaning…

Shanghai Masters final: World number 204 Valentin Vacherot beats cousin Arthur Rinderknech

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The pair had played against each other at junior level and in college at Texas A&M University, but never at professional level.Rinderknech, 30, converted his first break point of the match in the third game as his opponent made a nervy start.With legendary 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer watching in the stands, Vacherot regained his composure as the rest of the set went with serve and Rinderknech took it 6-4.The second set was equally close before a superb backhand down the line gave Vacherot a crucial break to go 5-3 up, before holding to set up a decider.There was…

Why Buffett Says Book Value Is a Poor Way To Judge a Business

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Key Takeaways Warren Buffett has pointed out that book value can significantly misstate the intrinsic value of a business. He prefers using intrinsic value, "the discounted value of the cash that can be taken out of a business during its remaining life." Buffett goes so far as to say, "In all cases, what is clear is that book value is meaningless as an indicator of intrinsic value." Warren Buffett has repeatedly reminded investors that book value is often a poor measure of a business. The calculation itself is simple: take the total assets minus liabilities. But book value, Buffett says,…