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'I hope he's right:' Trump's tariffs are rattling GOP senators

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Despite their concerns, GOP senators largely demurred on whether they'd support a new bill to reign in Trump's tariff powers. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Trump's tariff announcement has some GOP senators rattled. "I am not a fan of tariffs. Tariffs are a tax on the American people," said Sen. Ted Cruz. But several declined to back a new bill to reign in Trump's tariff powers. As the markets reel from President Donald Trump's Wednesday tariff announcement , senators in his own party are dealing with the fallout. Speaking with reporters at the Capitol on Thursday, several GOP senators said that Trump's tariffs are likely to cause significant economic disruption in the short term. And several indicated they believe — or hope — that he's just negotiating. "I'm sure there are ongoing discussions today with certain countries, which I'm not privy to," Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia said. "But, you know, it...

8 forgotten women Egyptologists that history overlooked

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  The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images Egyptology, the study of Ancient Egypt , is an area of research that was once closed to women. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, a few women used their wealth to leave their mark on the field. Their stories were rarely told before a recent book, "Women in the Valley of the Kings." In the late 1800s, it wasn't unusual to see well-to-do Europeans climbing Egyptian pyramids in long dresses or peering into crumbling tombs . Many were tourists, but a few were studying the monuments, part of the burgeoning field of Egyptology. Egyptology, the study of Ancient Egypt, was still developing its scientific methods into the early 20th century. The men who excavated tombs during this period often lacked formal training, sometimes failed to keep detailed records, and typically kept a portion of the treasures they found. It was difficult for women to break into the profession, but a few prevailed. Female Egyptologists then ...

Best Purple mattress coupon and promo codes we've tested in April 2025

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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The best Purple mattress coupons can save you $150 on a new mattress. Purple/Business Insider If you prefer to sleep on a gel mattress, Purple may have the best one for you. The brand is known for its popular GelFlex grid technology. Purple mattresses can be pricey, though, so it helps to have a good Purple mattress coupon to use at checkout. Our sleep experts on the Reviews Team have tested seven of Purple's mattresses, and we've been impressed. The Purple Restore Plus Hybrid is our favorite, as it's suitable for many sleep types, breathable for hot sleepers, and has great motion isolation, all qualities that help make the best mattresses . We also recently reviewed the PurpleFlex mattress , which is a great budget option. To see all of our Purple reviews in one place, check out our full Purple mattress review . Purple usually has a few markdowns on the site, but using a...