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U.S. says 104% tariffs on China are set to kick in Wednesday

Trump administration officials said they would not prioritize negotiations with the world’s No. 2 economic power.

The United States said on Tuesday that 104% duties on imports from China will take effect shortly after midnight, even as the Trump administration moved to quickly start talks with other trading partners targeted by President Donald Trump‘s sweeping tariff plan.

Supreme Court allows Trump to use the Alien Enemies Act. Here’s what to know

Since its creation in 1798, the Alien Enemies Act has been used just three times: during the War of 1812 and the two world wars.

The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to use a 1798 wartime law, the Alien Enemies Act, to deport Venezuelan migrants it accuses of being gang members, ending the temporary halt on deportations ordered by a federal district judge.

Why creators are now a boardroom priority

The rise of creators is part of a bigger cultural shift, and brands can’t afford to ignore it.

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership opportunities, events and more.

Kentucky floods: Buffalo Trace Distillery temporarily closes

As of Monday, the lower levels of several Buffalo Trace buildings were flooded, putting parking lots and cars underwater.

The historic Buffalo Trace Distillery has temporarily closed after deadly flooding ravaging Kentucky swept into its facilities, forcing the popular bourbon company to turn away the public and staff.

Redbox goes up for auction following a wild bankruptcy saga

The assets of the defunct DVD rental outlet and related companies are being sold later this month.

Redbox is getting ready for one final sale.

Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke: AI is now a ‘fundamental expectation’ for employees

Lütke says managers asking for new human talent will have to explain why the job can’t be done by AI.

Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke shared an internal memo on X Monday that stressed the importance of using AI effectively in daily tasks. In fact, he wrote, using AI is now a “fundamental expectation” of Shopify employees.

Europe considers new tariffs that could punish tech companies like Google, Meta, and Apple

The European Union is pondering a response to Trump’s tariffs that could include a tariff on American services, which would impact Big Tech firms.

As the European Union looks at how best to respond to Donald Trump’s trade war, officials are considering further escalating things, taking them to a point where it could really hurt America’s Big Tech companies.

Mega Millions tickets just got more expensive—but winning the jackpot is easier

A new built-in multiplier and a $50M starting jackpot are among the biggest changes to the popular lottery.

For the second time in more than 20 years, the Mega Millions lottery is getting a facelift. Tickets will now be twice as expensive, but prizes will also be bigger—and the odds of winning the jackpot have gone up (though your chances of taking home the prize are still infinitesimal).

‘The White Lotus’ characters would never survive Trump’s tariffs

The white-hot HBO show underlines most people’s unwillingness to give up material comfort. 

“Do you think you could live with no money?” asks shady patriarch Timothy Ratliff (Jason Isaacs) in the Season 3 finale of HBO hit The White Lotus. “I mean, no money, no house, nothing.”

Take a look inside Delta’s new 24,000-square-foot Sky Club lounge in Atlanta

Delta’s new lounge features a large bar, soundproof phone booths, a full buffet, and seating for more than 500 people.

If you’ve ever battled your way through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at rush hour, you know that comfort can feel like a luxury. Between TSA lines, flight delays, and a race to find a seat with an outlet, air travel isn’t always relaxing. That’s exactly the stress Delta is trying to relieve with the launch of its newest Sky Club in Atlanta Monday—its biggest yet by guest count.