Chicago boater dies, another missing in Wisconsin River, police say

Many U.S. small businesses are facing financial challenges due to President Trump's reciprocal tariffs, leading to increased import duties and higher costs. Small businesses, lacking financial flexibility, may need to raise prices or absorb costs, impacting their operations. Some businesses, like Simplified and NOVA Essence Inside Out, are already feeling the strain, with concerns about the long-term impact on their bottom line and ability to compete. Full Article

Market turmoil in Asia continued on Wednesday as stocks faced renewed downward pressure due to impending higher U.S. import taxes. Benchmark indexes in Japan and Hong Kong opened over 3 percent down, while the S&P 500 neared a bear market. President Trump's tariffs have triggered retaliatory measures, with China imposing 34 percent tariffs on American goods, leading to global uncertainty and market volatility. Full Article

Canned foods are praised for their convenience and long shelf life, but they also pose risks such as botulism due to improper sealing during manufacturing. Some of the largest canned food recalls in the U.S. have been caused by contamination issues, such as Tri-Union Seafoods' tuna cans with defective pull tabs, Conagra's spoiled meat and poultry cans, and Hill's Science Diet's dog food with excessive levels of vitamin D, leading to customer complaints and lawsuits....

IE 11 is not supported for optimal site experience on another browser due to growing concerns over the popularity of online sports betting. In other news, the Trump administration secured victories at the Supreme Court, allowing the firing of probationary federal workers and the deportation of alleged gang members using wartime powers. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez provides the latest updates on these significant legal decisions. Full Article

The Mega Millions lottery will have its first drawing with $5 tickets, offering improved odds of winning the jackpot at 1 in 290,472,336. The new game scheme includes removing one gold Mega Ball, raising the starting jackpot to $50 million, and increasing non-jackpot prizes, as announced by lead director Joshua Johnston. Despite previous changes due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the lottery continues to evolve to meet player demands for bigger prizes and better odds. Full...

Landon Swan from LightFolio believes that if Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) can address its current issue with AI models diverting users from clicking on ads, the stock's current level will be seen as a great opportunity. He is optimistic about Alphabet's cloud revenue growth and increased investment in tech and AI to stay competitive. However, for higher returns in a shorter timeframe, Swan suggests looking into other AI stocks with promising potential. Full Article