US President Donald Trump will introduce new tariffs which will take effect immediately from April 2. These tariffs could be more expansive than those in his first term. Investors and businesses are nervous about the potential economic consequences. Some countries have threatened to retaliate, while others are negotiating to avoid the tariffs.
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The Calcutta High Court and Supreme Court invalidated the 2016 West Bengal School Selection Commission recruitment process due to widespread manipulation. Approximately 25,000 teaching and non-teaching staff appointments were cancelled, revealing a scam involving manipulated mark sheets, rank jumping, and appointments of ineligible candidates. Investigations exposed destroyed records and the creation of supernumerary posts to accommodate fraudulent appointments.
Meta, backing Elon Musk, is urging California's attorney general to halt OpenAI's shift to a for-profit company. They argue this sets a dangerous precedent, allowing startups to exploit non-profit benefits before pursuing profits. Meta's letter suggests Musk and associate Shivon Zilis are well-placed to represent public interest in this matter.
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