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Monday March 16th, 2026 evening edition

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Malaysia has declared the trade deal with the U.S. invalid after the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump‘s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) illegal in February.

Johari told reporters that if tariffs were being justified based on a trade surplus, the authorities should clearly specify the industry involved and not impose blanket tariffs.

Johari emphasized that Malaysia must ensure its exporters comply with labor and environmental standards to avoid potential disruptions.

White House did not immediately respond to Benzinga‘s request for comments.

Uncertainty Looms Over Malaysia Trade Deal.

Notably, Trump had threatened to retaliate with "much higher" tariffs against any nation that attempts to use the recent US Supreme Court ruling to dismantle existing trade agreements.

Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by a Benzinga editor. »

Google scraps AI search feature that crowdsourced amateur medical advice

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Google has dropped a new artificial intelligence search feature that gave users crowdsourced health advice from amateurs around the world.

In January, a Guardian investigation found people were being put at risk of harm by false and misleading health information in Google AI Overviews.

In March last year at an event in New York, Google said it planned to expand medical-related AI summaries in search. »

3,800 workers are on strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US

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The strike follows accusations from union officials that the company retaliated against workers and committed other unfair labor practices amid contract negotiations.

AP AUDIO: 3,800 workers are on strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US AP correspondent Julie Walker reports 3,800 workers are on strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US.

Kim Cordova, president of the United Food and Commercial Union Local 7, said 99% of workers voted to authorize the strike. »

North Korean workers are taking remote U.S. jobs. This company set a trap to expose one.

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North Korean teams typically rely on a maze of Chinese networks to launder it, according to industry reports.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un participates in a photo session with soldiers in North Pyongan province on Feb. 1.

“Unless you have external information, you might not know they’re North Korean,” said Michael Barnhart, who leads nation-state threat intelligence at DTEX. »

Ryan Coogler Wins First Oscar, Becomes Only the Second Black Writer to Take Best Original Screenplay

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It has felt like something special is going to happen ever since Sinners dominated the 2026 Academy Awards nominations, leading the pack with a record-breaking 16 nods, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.

With his Best Original Screenplay win for Sinners at the Academy Awards, Coogler not only secures his first Oscar but also enters a remarkably small club.

Congratulations to Ryan Coogler on winning Best Original Screenplay for SINNERS. »