Thursday, April 23, 2026
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Connect the islands with bridges! Each number tells you how many bridges connect to that island.

Tap between two islands to add a bridge. Tap again for a double bridge. Bridges cant cross, and all islands must connect.

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China’s export machine found a war it can’t arbitrage.

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BBC reported on April 22 that China has managed to absorb Donald Trump’s tariff pressure better than many expected, but the Iran war is now hitting trade flows and demand in ways tariff workarounds cannot. Tariffs can be routed around with suppliers, discounts, and paperwork. A regional war that rattles shipping, energy, and confidence is less interested in clever sourcing.