A Stradivarius violin could sell for a record sum at auction. Is it worth the hype? Stradivarius violins often sell for millions. There's a long history behind them, and violinists who swear they sound better than modern ones. James Doubek
Seattle businesses join nationwide 'day without immigrants' strike Up and down the business district of Seattle’s North Beacon Hill, several restaurants shut their doors on Monday. It was part of a nationwide strike aimed at showing how integral immigrants are to their local communities. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Trump administration adds fine print to 'Fork' resignation offer, deepening confusion Federal agencies are sending out sample contract agreements to their employees in what appears to be an effort to alleviate doubts. But some of the language differs from the original offer. Andrea Hsu
Why the AI world is suddenly obsessed with a 160-year-old economics paradox The primer on Jevons paradox that you didn't know you needed. Greg Rosalsky
China targets U.S. coal, gas, Google as Trump tariffs take effect Trump ordered tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico over the weekend. Canada and Mexico reached last-minute deals to pause those tariffs Monday. John Ruwitch
Trump pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Here's why it matters to automakers The auto industry has built a North American supply chain that ping-pongs parts between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Tariffs of 25%, if actually imposed, would be costly for buyers and the industry. Camila Domonoske
Trump puts Mexico tariffs on hold for 1 month after a call with the Mexican president US tariffs on Mexico to be put on hold for month Tara Neill
U.S. stocks recover some ground on hopes for a trade-war reprieve Wall Street is feeling tariff whiplash, plunging and then recovering some ground as President Trump said he would delay at least part of his promised global trade war. Maria Aspan
How corporate America got DEI wrong President Trump is accelerating the attacks on diversity-in-business programs. But DEI experts say this may be the wakeup call big companies need. Maria Aspan
Trump used fentanyl to justify tariffs, but the crisis was already easing The White House says fentanyl smuggled to the U.S. justifies tariffs against Canada, China and Mexico. But fentanyl deaths and smuggling have been dropping fast — and Canada plays almost no role. Brian Mann
