Mary and Max & economic activity

We have a deal for TikTok, but it'll be subject to China so we'll just delay the deal 'til this thing works out one way or the other.— Donald Trump spoke about a potential TikTok deal during a press conference at the White House.

If for any reason one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we will simply say: 'You are stupid, you are fools, you are terrible people.'— US President Donald Trump commented on the Ukraine negotiations at the White House.

"Italy will announce at the next NATO summit that it will increase spending to 2 percent as requested."— Giorgia Meloni during a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

"Millions of Americans understand that what is happening to him is a threat to their own constitutional rights."— Senator Chris Van Hollen discussing the implications of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case for constitutional rights.

"We are all afraid."— Senator Lisa Murkowski made this statement at a summit of nonprofit and tribal leaders in Alaska.

It was malpractice on the side of Harvard’s lawyers not to pick up the phone and call the members of the antisemitism task force who they had been talking to for weeks.— May Mailman, the White House senior policy strategist, commenting on Harvard's response to the Trump administration's demands.

"Joe has made such an impact on so many people and we are forever grateful for him blessing us with his presence and for being so strong and staying with us as long as he did against the odds."— Chantelle Thompson, reflecting on her husband Joe's influence and strength during his illness.

The Fed really owes it to the American people to get interest rates down. That's the only thing he's good for.— Donald Trump comments on Jerome Powell and the Fed's interest rate policy.

"Google has intentionally engaged in anti-competitive conduct to acquire and maintain its monopoly position."— Judge Leonie Brinkema in the ruling regarding Google's anti-competitive behavior.

"Donald Trump started a trade war, so... F*** MAGA."— A Chinese internet user, who identified himself as 'Buddhawangwang', expressing his anger about the USA's trade wars.

The rising prices were "driven primarily by poor harvests from the two biggest cocoa producing countries in the world that account for 60% of global cocoa production - Ghana and the Ivory Coast."— Claire Burnet, co-founder of Dorset-based premium chocolate company Chococo, explained the causes of rising chocolate prices.

"The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights."— Dr. Alan M. Garber, President of Harvard, in an open letter rebuffing the Trump administration's demands.

Worst administration in the history of our country. Worse than Jimmy Carter. Jimmy Carter died a happy man. You know why? Because he wasn’t the worst. President Joe Biden was.— Donald Trump during an Oval Office meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

"The goal for me is to make the West great again."— Giorgia Meloni, during her visit to the White House, to express her ambitions.

It’s an honour… I’m a friend of Charles, I have great respect for King Charles and the family.— US President Donald Trump said this during a meeting in the Oval Office after being invited by King Charles.

"Such an unprecedented action would endanger our ability to carry out our educational mission."— Harvard stated that there is no legal basis for rescinding its tax status.

"A Taurus attack by Ukraine on Russia would make Germany a party to the war."— Russian Foreign Ministry warns of the consequences of an attack with Taurus cruise missiles on Russian targets.

"To be clear this changes nothing for me. This always was a passion project and still is until the end."— Rebelzize, project lead of Skyblivion, expressing his feelings about the official Oblivion remaster.

I think we're going to make a very good deal with China.— Donald Trump, speaking at the White House on Thursday while seated opposite Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

"For over a decade, Google has tied its publisher ad server and ad exchange together through contractual policies and technological integration, which enabled the company to establish and protect its monopoly power in these two markets."— U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema, in her decision regarding Google's advertising monopoly.

"Individuals with autism are family, neighbors, students, and coworkers and they contribute more to this nation than this man ever will."— Gwen Walz, Minnesota's First Lady, responding to comments made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

With a $53.2 billion endowment, Harvard can fund its own chaos - DHS won't.— Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, in a statement regarding the termination of grants to Harvard.