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Today, we're talking about the U.S. economy contracting in Q1, the U.S. and Ukraine signing

a rare mineral deal, a pro-Palestine-Columbia student being released on bail, and other top news for Friday, May 2nd.

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GDP took a tumble. The U.S. economy shrank 0.3% from January to March, its first contraction since 2022. The decline was largely driven by businesses scrambling to stock up ahead of

tariffs. If you're wondering what that means, Uncle Sam buying more decreases net exports,

which is a component of GDP. Though that wasn't the only factor, consumer spending dip two.

Trade activity is also feeling it. Cargo shipments from China to the

U.S. have plunged 65% since the 145% tariff took effect just three weeks ago. Economists

warn that Americans may begin crossing off empty shelves and higher prices from their 2025 bingo cards this month.

If times are tough, no one told META or Microsoft.

Both tech giants posted strong earnings on Wednesday.

Microsoft's quarterly revenue was up 13% from a year ago.

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