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Trump’s Scattershot Week, and a Stock Market Record

April 16, 2026·9m

Plus, forget sneakers — Allbirds is going A.I. Here’s what we’re covering: Jesus Memes, Threats and a War in Iran: A Portrait of Trump Under Pressure, by Katie Rogers Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate, by Peter Baker As War Chills Economy, Dubai’s Most Vulnerable Bear the Cost, by Raja Abdulrahim Stocks Hit Record High as Wall St. Looks Beyond War, by Joe Rennison 5 Takeaways From the Live Nation Antitrust Trial, by Ben Sisario Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures, by Lauren Hirsch, Vivian Nereim and Alan Blinder Sneaker Company Allbirds Plans to Pivot to A.I.

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