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Today’s Big Stories

1. ‘Challenging times here': UW-Madison lobbies for research funding in Washington, D.C. 

As the University of Wisconsin-Madison challenges funding cuts by the Trump administration in court, students, staff, and alumni descended on Capitol Hill Wednesday urging lawmakers to reverse the reductions and oppose any potential cuts in the future.

2. 'It had to be done': Trump announces 90-day pause on most tariffs except for China

After days of economic turmoil and global frustration with his tariff policies, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday a 90-day pause on many of the import taxes he placed on most countries in the world, with the exception of China.

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

3. Wall Street surges to one of its best days since WWII after Trump pauses many of his tariffs

U.S. stocks are surging on a euphoric Wall Street Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he would temporarily back off on some of his tariffs, as investors had desperately hoped he would. The S&P 500 was up 7.8% in afternoon trading. It had been down earlier in the morning amid worries about Trump's trade war and whether it would cause a recession as economists fear.

4. U.S. Postal Service seeks to hike cost of a first-class stamp to 78 cents

The U.S. Postal Service is seeking a rate increase this summer that includes hiking the cost of a first-class stamp from 73 cents to 78 cents. The request was made Wednesday to the Postal Regulatory Commission, which must OK the proposal. If approved, the 5-cent increase for a “forever” stamp and similar increases for postcards, metered letters and international mail would take effect July 13.

5. UW researchers look at how AI can combat opioid abuse

The AI tool looks for patterns in a patient’s electronic health records that might indicate a higher risk of opioid use disorder. Once the AI identifies a heightened risk, it sends a notification to medical staff recommending the patient be referred to inpatient addiction specialists.

Your Notes for Tomorrow

• The Masters golf opening round at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia 
• NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Frozen Four begins
• AC/DC begin first North American tour in over nine years