Morning News on April 20, 2025: U.S. Earnings Week, Robot Marathon, and Fortnite Experience
April 20, 2025, Sunday - Morning News
1. Wall Street Outlook: Busy U.S. Earnings Week Faces Market Challenges from Tariff Fallout
This week, a slew of U.S. companies will release their earnings reports, testing a stock market already rattled by reforms in U.S. trade policy. The policy has reshaped the global economic landscape and the outlook for American businesses. Investors remain on edge following President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariff measures on April 2, which shocked markets and triggered the most volatile trading since the COVID-19 pandemic began five years ago.
2. Bizarre History: Robots Race Humans in Half Marathon for the First Time
In a historic first, robots competed alongside humans in the Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon in China. A total of 21 humanoid robots raced against thousands of runners on Saturday. This marks the first time robots have competed with human athletes following weeks of testing.
3. Jack in the Box Unveils Quirky Fortnite Experience, Turning Players into Mock CEOs
Fast-food chain Jack in the Box has announced its entry into the Fortnite gaming world with a quirky experience called 'Jack’s CEO Mini-Game.' Players can take on challenges to rise through the ranks and become the CEO of Jack in the Box. This is no satire—it’s real. Gamers start as interns and work their way up.
Link (https://betanews.com/2025/04/19/jack-in-the-box-fortnite-ceo-minigames-weird/)
