Daily News Brief – April 22, 2025 | Top Headlines in Politics, Business, Sports & Entertainment

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Stay informed with today’s most important stories across politics, business, sports, and pop culture. From billion-dollar legal settlements to surprise celebrity appearances, here’s your quick and curated update.


🏛️ Politics & Policy

FTC Sues Uber Over Deceptive Subscription Tactics

The Federal Trade Commission has taken legal action against Uber, alleging the company enrolled users into its Uber One subscription without consent and made cancellations confusing and difficult.
🔗 Full story

US Imposes Up to 3,521% Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Imports

In a major move to support domestic solar manufacturers, the U.S. has levied steep tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian nations.
🔗 Details via Bloomberg

Key Republican Defends Federal Reserve Against Trump Pressure

Rep. Frank Lucas is advocating for stronger protections around Federal Reserve independence, pushing back against political influence from former President Trump.
🔗 Read more


💊 Business & Legal Affairs

Walgreens to Pay $350M in Opioid Prescription Settlement

Walgreens has agreed to a $350 million payout to settle allegations from the Department of Justice for improperly filling opioid prescriptions over the past decade.
🔗 Full coverage from CNN


🏀 Sports Headlines

NBA: Cade Cunningham Lifts Pistons Past Knicks in Playoffs

Cade Cunningham led the Detroit Pistons to a thrilling win over the New York Knicks, ending the franchise’s playoff drought since 2008.
🔗 See the recap

NHL: Kings Outlast Oilers 6–5 in High-Octane Showdown

In one of the most intense NHL games this season, the LA Kings edged out the Edmonton Oilers 6–5.
🔗 Game details via ESPN

NFL: Nico Iamaleava’s Brother to Join UCLA

Madden Iamaleava is expected to transfer to UCLA, joining his brother Nico in what’s becoming a family takeover of the program.
🔗 More from NBC Sports

Kraken Fire Coach Dan Bylsma After Disappointing Season

The Seattle Kraken are on the hunt for a new head coach after letting Dan Bylsma go following a 35-41-6 campaign.
🔗 Candidate list from The Seattle Times


🎭 Entertainment & Pop Culture

Kanye West Sparks Controversy with Confession, Seen in Spain with Bianca Censori

Kanye West made headlines after sharing a disturbing past experience and was later spotted in Spain with his wife, Bianca Censori.
🔗 Read the full article

WWE: Miro & CJ Return, Becky Lynch Turns Heel

Miro and CJ Barnyashev returned to WWE in surprise appearances, while Becky Lynch stunned fans by turning heel after losing the tag titles just one night after winning them.
🔗 Miro’s WWE return
🔗 Becky Lynch’s heel turn

George & Amal Clooney: No Fights, Just Broadway

George Clooney revealed on CBS Mornings that he and Amal “never fight” as he gears up for his Broadway debut.
🔗 More on their story


🌌 Feature: Star Wars & Politics – A Galaxy of Rebellion

A new Washington Post piece explores the parallels between Star Wars stories like Andor and Revenge of the Sith and our own political climate — rebellion, tyranny, and all.
🔗 Dive into the galaxy


Quick Recap

  • FTC sues Uber for deceptive billing.
  • Walgreens settles for $350M in opioid case.
  • US tariffs hit solar imports hard.
  • Clooneys, Kanye, and WWE dominate pop culture.
  • NBA, NHL, and NFL updates shake sports headlines.

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