## ‘Completely out of touch’: golf and dinners for ‘king’ Trump as economy melts down

Authored by theguardian.com

After lighting a fuse under global financial markets, Donald Trump stepped back – all the way to a Florida golf course.

“He’s certainly living up to the caricature of being a mad king,” said Kurt Bardella, a Democratic strategist.

Trump had swerved past April Fools’ Day to make 2 April his so-called “liberation day”.

A day later, with markets suffering trillions of dollars in losses, Trump boarded Air Force One bound for Miami, Florida.

He arrived at his Doral resort for a Saudi-funded LIV Golf event in a golf cart driven by his son Eric Trump.

His limousine glided down a street lined with palm streets and cheering fans before arriving at his golf club.

On Tuesday, in bow tie and tuxedo, Trump told a fundraising dinner in Washington: “I know what the hell I’m doing.” »

### New Mexico made childcare free. It lifted 120,000 people above the poverty line

Authored by theguardian.com

Three years ago, New Mexico became the first state in the nation to offer free childcare to a majority of families.

Expanding on pandemic-era assistance, New Mexico made childcare free for families earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level, or about $124,000 for a family of four.

The state, which had long ranked worst in the nation for child wellbeing, saw its poverty rate begin to fall. »

### Anti-Vaxx Dad Whose Daughter Died of Measles Says Vaccinated Relatives Got Disease 'Way Worse' Than His Kids

Authored by latintimes.com

A Texas father whose 8-year-old daughter died of measles has sparked controversy after defending his anti-vaccine beliefs, claiming vaccinated relatives suffered "way worse.".

Texas, particularly Gaines County, has been one of the hardest-hit areas, with over 300 confirmed measles cases since January, according to the Guardian.

Public health officials continue to stress the urgency of widespread MMR vaccination, especially among vulnerable and insular communities like the one in Seminole. »

### Spyro And Crash Bandicoot Reboot Studio, Toys For Bob, Wants To Bring Back Banjo-Kazooie Next

Authored by gamespot.com

Since 2018, the formerly Microsoft-owned studio has released the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Crash Bandicoot 4, and Crash Team Rumble, reinvigorating two beloved but largely stagnant franchises.

Now, Toys for Bob co-studio head and creative director Paul Yan says the studio has its eyes on another iconic platforming series: Banjo-Kazooie.

In a recent interview with CanadianGuyEh--which was then reported by Windows Central--Yan discussed Toys for Bob's upcoming projects. »

### Can China outmuscle Trump to become the world’s superpower?

Authored by thetimes.com

China will never accept this … China will fight to the end.”.

There is no quick solution that can stop China’s rise as a great power and the erosion of America’s position in the world.

American attempts to reverse China’s economic and military momentum date back to the previous Trump term and span Joe Biden’s administration. »

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