Andy Hirschfeld

1 week ago | aljazeera.com | Andy Hirschfeld

The United States and China are in a trade war face-off. The US exported $143bn worth of goods to China in 2024 and has a trade deficit of $295bn. Recommended Stories To curb that, President Donald Trump has ratcheted tariffs up to a never-before heard of 145 percent on China, which has retaliated with 125 percent taxes on US goods. While Trump has paused tariffs on most countries for 90 days, China is not on that list, escalating tensions between the two countries.

2 weeks ago | skimag.com | Andy Hirschfeld

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. On the last Saturday of March, New York City basked in an unseasonal 80-degree warmth, with Boston not far behind. While that might seem like a clear sign that the Northeast ski season is winding down, several resorts just a few hours’ drive from these cities are defying the calendar.

1 month ago | aljazeera.com | Andy Hirschfeld

The Trump administration on Tuesday released more than 2,000 files related to the assassination of former United States President John F Kennedy - a case that has fuelled conspiracy theories for more than 60 years. While there is limited evidence to suggest that the initial explanation surrounding JFK's death was inaccurate or misleading, the released documents shed light on how the US gathered intelligence during the Cold War. They also detail intelligence reports about Kennedy's killer.

1 month ago | aljazeera.com | Andy Hirschfeld

The first major set of economic reports last week reflect the state of the United States economy during President Donald Trump's first full month in office. The data reveal a spike in layoffs and slower hiring growth across both the public and private sectors, with looming cuts suggesting larger economic woes in the months ahead.

1 month ago | fastcompanybrasil.com | Andy Hirschfeld

Nos últimos anos, a creator economy – ou economia dos criadores – se consolidou como o futuro da mídia. Hoje, um simples tutorial de maquiagem no TikTok pode ter o mesmo impacto de uma campanha publicitária milionária, e um streamer na Twitch pode alcançar um público tão grande quanto (ou até maior que) um canal de TV tradicional. Mas, assim como aconteceu com a mídia digital antes dela, a economia dos criadores agora enfrenta desafios que podem definir seu futuro.