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Bay Area Gen-Z entrepreneur uses AI to help job seekers

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Michael Yan, co-founder and CEO of Simplify, is on a mission to transform the job search process using artificial intelligence. After experiencing firsthand the frustrations of job hunting — applying to over 100 positions per cycle, manually entering repetitive information, and struggling to stay organized — Yan and his team set out to ...Read more

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Job seekers turn to AI tools to gain a competitive edge. It can also backfire

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Dani Schlarmann, a recruiter, noticed something fishy about the job applicants.

Cover letters and resumes sounded identical. Candidates embellished their experience to match the job description. On top of that, engineers were caught using artificial intelligence tools to "cheat" on live coding tests.

The California resident, who works for ...Read more

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In Minnesota's soybean country, trade war with China hits hard

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WELLS, Minnesota — Everything seems to be humming along on Darin Johnson’s farm. A trencher lays irrigation tile in a field hugging Interstate 90, the highway loping over these southern Minnesota flatlands. An 18-wheeler fills up with golden grain. Planting is around the corner.

Beneath the routine, anxiety lurks. This soybean farm is on ...Read more

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How tariffs could upend EV adoption in America

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Tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts coming into the United States could be just the latest bump in the road amid slow electrified vehicle adoption.

Many electric vehicles, especially lower-cost ones, are imported for sale in the United States. The 25% tariffs that President Donald Trump has placed on them are expected to increase the ...Read more

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US and Europe car markets 'at risk' amid tariffs and emission regs, Stellantis boss says

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Stellantis NV Chairman John Elkann warned Tuesday that the American and European car markets are "being put at risk" by tariffs and stringent emissions regulations just as China rapidly pulls ahead.

"In Europe and the United States, policy and regulatory choices have put our industry under extreme pressure, while China is on another trajectory,...Read more

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'There's been a huge drop-off': Canadians pull back on travel to Orlando

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As political tensions continue to run high, predictions that Canadian travelers would shun Central Florida are becoming a reality, with hotel bookings down and airlines scaling back flights in response to lower demand.

Sandra Pappas, who owns a Disney-focused travel agency in Canada, said she started noticing the downturn in February. That’s ...Read more

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China suppliers mock tariffs with Nike, Lululemon deals on TikTok

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TikTok users in the U.S. are being inundated with videos from Chinese influencers encouraging American buyers to overcome punitive Trump tariffs by buying direct from the “world’s factory” — China.

Mostly filmed at Chinese factories purporting to supply top U.S. brands from Lululemon Athletica Inc. to Nike Inc., the influencers aim to �...Read more

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Lithum-boron project, Nevada county strike agreement

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A development agreement has been signed between a Nevada county and North America’s largest lithium-boron project to bring the mine one step closer to operation.

Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project owners Ioneer Limited on Monday announced a development agreement with Esmeralda County that will provide funding for public services and ...Read more

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China suppliers mock tariffs with Nike, Lululemon deals on TikTok

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TikTok users in the U.S. are being inundated with videos from Chinese influencers encouraging American buyers to overcome punitive Trump tariffs by buying direct from the “world’s factory” — China.

Mostly filmed at Chinese factories purporting to supply top U.S. brands from Lululemon Athletica Inc. to Nike Inc., the influencers aim to �...Read more

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Discount retailer Five Below has stopped importing Chinese goods, its largest source of merchandise

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PHILADELPHIA — Five Below, the 1,500-store chain that grew rapidly by selling cheap sunglasses, LED watches, and many other brightly colored Chinese-made items has paused its Chinese imports, citing the rapid rise in U.S. tariffs that have more than doubled costs on new inventory.

“In order to ensure maximum flexibility, we proactively ...Read more

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Trump floats 'help' for automakers on tariffs

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In another twist, the automotive industry may soon see relief on tariffs imposed on imported vehicles and parts after President Donald Trump said Monday that companies need more time to set up more U.S. manufacturing.

"I'm looking at something to help some of the car companies," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "They're switching to ...Read more

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Big San Jose optical chips tech plant may begin early operations in 2026

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SAN JOSE, California — A big photonics semiconductor plant in San Jose is expected to begin initial operations sometime in 2026, potentially creating hundreds of well-paying jobs.

The future Nokia plant is poised to sprout at an office and research building in south San Jose where Nokia’s recently acquired subsidiary, tech company Infinera,...Read more

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Boeing, aerospace suppliers primed for disruption amid Trump's tariffs

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Boeing, its suppliers and the Seattle-area aerospace industry are in for a bumpy ride as they navigate President Donald Trump's turbulent trade war.

Scott Hamilton, an aerospace analyst with Leeham News and Analysis, visualized the tariffs as a dark storm cloud hanging over the industry and, particularly, its key U.S. manufacturer: Boeing.

"It...Read more

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Meta faces potential breakup with FTC antitrust trial starting

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is finally having its day in court against Meta Platforms Inc., arguing that the company must be broken up for illegally monopolizing the social media market after buying Instagram and WhatsApp more than a decade ago.

The FTC’s opening salvo began Monday in Washington before chief judge James Boasberg in a ...Read more

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Can California's largest retirement system handle Trump's tariff turmoil?

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The tide of uncertainty that’s roiled financial markets is raising new concerns about California’s underfunded retirement systems for millions of teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public sector employees.

Former civil servants aren’t in any immediate danger of losing their retirement checks. But if the stock market ...Read more

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For some US manufacturers, tariffs signal potential growth opportunities

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BALTIMORE — Factory owner Ken Malone has already experienced the ups and downs of tariffs launched this month. But, in President Donald Trump’s trade strategy, he also sees an opportunity to grow his business.

At Early Charm, Malone and his 40 employees transform scientific discoveries into materials, such as 3D-printed plastic, electronic ...Read more

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Here's what happens if you don't file your taxes

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The tax-filing deadline is typically April 15 each year. If you can’t make that deadline, it’s easy to get a six-month extension for filing your return, though your tax payment is still due by April 15.

But what happens if you don’t file taxes by either of those deadlines? The consequences are very different depending on whether you’re ...Read more

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Motormouth: How low can you go?

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Q: I own a 2019 Toyota Highlander. Over the years I have found getting into and out of the vehicle more and more difficult. I have learned online about a set of "short coil springs" that drop the height 2-3 inches. Is this a possible solution?

M.F., Morton Grove, Illinois

A: Although lowering springs are available, I would caution you to think...Read more

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Michigan consumer sentiment index shows how much Americans' confidence is shattered

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Economists predict a spending pullback by U.S. consumers because their sentiment fell for a fourth consecutive month, plunging to its second-lowest level in more than 70 years, as back-and-forth, on-again, off-again tariffs whipsaw Americans.

The 11% decrease from March in the preliminary results for April of the University of Michigan's Survey...Read more