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We humans keep looking clumsy as a result of Trump's auto tariffs, the NBA's dribbling across the pond, and Waymo's robot drivers. In the next five minutes, we'll catch you up on everything that matters—and make sure you enjoy the ride. Let’s dive in!

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• Myanmar is hit by a magnitude-7.7 earthquake, with tremors felt in Thailand.

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• The judge declined to stop the government from deporting a Cornell University student immediately.

• There are at least six dead after a submarine carrying reef tour tourists sinks off Egypt.

Under the Hood

Ready for a plot twist in your next car search? The 25% tariff on imported cars and parts hits on April 3, sending shockwaves through the market—even for cars built stateside (hello, imported parts).

​Tesla smiles (they're mostly US-based), but big brands like Ford, GM, and Volkswagen pay thousands more per vehicle...and guess who pays? The United Auto Workers celebrate their "victory for autoworkers," but regular buyers may feel like they're stepping on a rake. You're in for a bumpy ride.

Slam Dunk Diplomacy

Suddenly, Europe’s legendary soccer clubs may need to make room on the pitch for—wait for it—NBA hoops. In partnership with FIBA, commissioner Adam Silver is cooking up a new European league where 16 teams play 40-minute games under a new salary cap.

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Word on the street is that iconic soccer giants like PSG and Manchester City might lace up their sneakers for the venture. There's a flashy new kid in town, ready to dribble right into fans' hearts (and wallets).

It's Not You, It's Me

Ready for a plot twist on who’s driving better? Apparently, Waymo's self-driving cars crash way less often than we fleshy mortals, with 50 million miles under their belts—up to 83% fewer airbag-triggering crashes and 90% fewer injury claims, according to fresh data.

Yes, they’ve been rear-ended (sometimes literally while waiting at a red light), but the stats are ridiculously in their favor. There's a chance robot chauffeurs will make your commute less stressful.

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🗓️ Flashback:

364 - Roman Emperor Valentinian I appoints his brother Flavius Valens, co-emperor.

1854 - Great Britain and France declare war on Russia, expanding the Crimean War.

1891 - The 1st World Weightlifting Championship was won by Edward Lawrence in London.

1910 - The first seaplane takes off under its own power from the Étang de Berre lagoon in Martigues, France, piloted by Henri Fabre.

1939 - The Spanish Civil War ends as Madrid falls to the Nationalists, headed by Francisco Franco.

1946 - The US State Department releases the Acheson-Lilienthal Report, outlining a plan for the international control of nuclear power.

1964 - The first true pirate radio station, Radio Caroline, began regular broadcasting at noon from MV Caroline off Suffolk's coast.

1979 - Three Mile Island's partial meltdown released radioactive gas and iodine into the atmosphere, but it did not cause deaths.

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