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Singapore's Temasek-backed entity to acquire 16% stake in Ayala's healthcare arm reuters
Hong Kong luxury homes: mainland buyers drive US$3 billion buying spree scmpHong Kong’s super luxury property market has seen 35 transactions worth about HK$23 billion (US$2.93 billion) in the past 19 months, with ownership shifting from local property-industry tycoons to mainland buyers who have made their…
New York City’s $65M Transgender Shelter: A Misguided Use Of Taxpayer Dollars? tippinsightsBy Sarah Holliday, The Daily Signal | August 09, 2025 New York City is funneling $65 million in taxpayer funds into “Ace’s Place,” a Long Island City, Queens shelter exclusively for homeless individuals identifying as transgender or…
Wisconsin State Fair Canceled as Floods Leave Thousands Without Power newsweekThe Milwaukee Fire Department reported responding to over 600 calls, including gas leaks, flooded basements, electrical outages, and water rescues.
Nvidia and AMD to pay U.S. 15% of China chip sale revenues, official says theglobeandmailNvidia NVDA-Q and AMD AMD-Q have agreed to give the U.S. government 15 per cent of revenue from sales to China of advanced computer chips like Nvidia’s H20 that are used for artificial intelligence applications, a U.S. official told…
China's July factory-gate prices miss forecast, deflation concerns persist reuters
Learning From America’s Immigrant Past tippinsightsBy Michael Barone, The Daily Signal | August 09, 2025 When debating current issues, it’s helpful to avoid inaccurate depictions of past policy, especially on immigration, in which both opponents and advocates of President Donald Trump’s…
Former Surgeon General on HHS cancelling vaccine research: 'Over 2 million lives have been saved because of mRNA technology' thehillFormer U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Sunday pushed back against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently winding down its mRNA vaccine development activities via the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development…
Delta plane wing clips empty aircraft during pushback from gate in Atlanta abcnews.goDelta plane wing clips empty aircraft during pushback from gate in Atlanta Delta Air Lines says one of its plane clipped another aircraft while pushing back from the gate in Atlanta ATLANTA -- A Delta Air Lines plane clipped another…
Why Stocks Keeps Rising—Despite Trump’s Tariff Chaos aolA Trump hat on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, US, on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. Credit - Michael Nagle—Bloomberg/Getty Images As America hikes tariffs sharply, the jobs market slips, and President Donald Trump turns his…
The Suffering Of Student Borrowers zerohedgeThe Suffering Of Student Borrowers Authored by Jeffrey A. Tucker via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The news blasted all over social media, confirming the sufferings of an entire generation of degree holders. Student loan delinquency…
4.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia breakingthenewsAn earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck Colombia, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.The tremor occurred at a depth of 148.1 kilometers, 3 kilometers south-southwest of the town ...
Sources: Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is set to meet Trump on Monday to propose ways the US and Intel could work together, show his commitment to… wsj
Oil prices fall as market eyes US-Russia talks on Ukraine reuters
Delta plane wing clips empty aircraft during pushback from gate in Atlanta apnews
Denmark's 'pornographic' mermaid statue is in hot water theweek"Erecting a statue of a man's hot dream of what a woman should look like is unlikely to promote many women's acceptance of their own bodies." So wrote Sørine Gotfredsen, a priest and journalist, in the Danish newspaper Berlingske. The…
Amazon doc exposes ‘neglect and pain’ in many nursing homes. What can be done? marketwatch
US appetite for Australian beef poised to grow on lower tariff rate ftAustralia’s cattle ranchers say higher levies on rival producers such as Brazil will further boost exports
The future of relaxation might require a headset thehustleWhen people go to spas, it’s usually to unplug from technology and life’s stressors for a few relaxing hours. But soon, those looking to unwind might actually find it takes plugging in to unlock next-level relaxation. A growing number of…
SoftBank founder Son makes his biggest bet by staking the Japanese giant's future on AI cnbcSoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has been thinking about AI in various forms for more than a decade, according to former executives and public commetnary.
American Companies Are Buying Their Own Stocks at a Record Pace wsjBuybacks are expected to top $1.1 trillion in 2025, led by big banks and tech firms.
Asia Morning Briefing: Tokenized Assets Will Eclipse DeFi, Chronicle Founder Niklas Kunkel Says coindeskGood Morning, Asia. Here's what's making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see…
Restaurant Sales Slide As Americans Lose Appetite for Dining Out pymntsAmerican restaurant chains are seeing declining sales as consumers stay at home. [contact-form-7] As the Financial Times (FT) reported Saturday (Aug. 9) IHOP and Applebee’s parent Dine Brands, Sweetgreen, Wendy’s and Denny’s all…
Chip giants Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China revenue to US bbcChip giants Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China revenue to US Chip giants Nvidia and AMD have agreed to pay the US government 15% of their semiconductor sales in China, the BBC has been told by a source close to the matter. The agreement…
Photos: Historic flash floods hit Milwaukee as Midwest faces heavy rains threat axiosRecord flooding rains fell in Wisconsin over the weekend, triggering dozens of water rescues, shutting down the Wisconsin State Fair and prompting Milwaukee County officials to declare a state of emergency. Threat level: The extreme…
With new podcast, Blodget turns to ‘Solutions’ journalism semaforThe Scoop Almost two decades after launching Business Insider, Henry Blodget wants to return to the things that brought him to media in the first place: writing and talking about what excites him in business and tech. On August 18,…
India’s services giant TCS lays off over 10,000 for reasons including AI, hikes wages for survivors go.theregisterPLUS: Huawei open sources its CUDA equivalent; China boosts brain-computer interfaces; Scientists to visit penguins Trump taxed; And more! Asia In Brief Indian services giant Tata Consultancy Services will shed over 10,000 staff but will…
Sismo de magnitud 6,1 sacude Turquía, provocando la muerte de una persona y el colapso de edificios apnews
Amazon mulls Farrow two-for-one podcast deal semaforThe deep cuts at Amazon’s Wondery podcast studio rattled the audio industry last week, and raised questions about the company’s future podcast projects. One of those projects could be a podcast that Ronan Farrow had pitched to co-host…
What happened to China’s US influencer program? semaforJ.D.’s view Last week, Semafor’s Ben Smith argued that China’s global influence campaign is succeeding, as the country embraces new forms of media while the US pulls back on global soft-power initiatives. But questions surrounding a…
Saks Global Vendors Say They Still Aren’t Being Paid pymntsSaks Global’s overdue payments problem reportedly continues to plague the department store. [contact-form-7] As Retail Dive reported Friday (Aug. 8), the company told analysts in June it had mostly settled things with vendors who…
Greek police seize over 270 kilos of cocaine bostonheraldTHESSALONIKI, Greece — Greek police said Sunday they seized over 270 kilograms (595 pounds) of cocaine with an estimated value of over $6.5 million and arrested three men. The cocaine was hidden inside a container of bananas imported from…
Australia said to recognize Palestine 'within days' breakingthenewsAustralia could announce its decision to recognize a Palestinian state within days, joining such countries as the United Kingdom, Canada and France, The Guardian reported, citing cabinet sources. Las...
Hong Kong’s IPO rules spark debate over retail vs institutional investors scmpHong Kong Exchanges and Clearing’s (HKEX) latest listing rules on distributing shares in popular initial public offerings (IPOs) are expected to draw more institutional investors and family offices but curb retail participation, according…
OpenAI’s open source pivot shows how U.S. tech is trying to catch up to China’s AI boom fortuneOpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, released two bombshell AI developments last week. Last Thursday, it released GPT-5, the long-awaited update to its powerful GPT model. But OpenAI’s earlier decision to release open-source versions of…
Thai Asset Rally Set to Extend on Tariff Relief, Foreign Inflows bloomberg
Canadian Steel CEO Warns: U.S. Tariffs Could Lock Us Out Completely zerohedgeCanadian Steel CEO Warns: U.S. Tariffs Could Lock Us Out Completely Canadian steelmakers may need to overhaul their operations as steep U.S. tariffs threaten to block access to their largest export market, says Algoma Steel Inc. chief…
Sources: Nvidia and AMD agreed to pay the US government 15% of revenues from H20 and MI308 chip sales in China to obtain export licenses… t
Lithium Stocks Jump After CATL Suspends Operations at China Mine bloomberg
Sources: Apple is testing upgraded App Intents with Uber, Temu, Amazon, YouTube, WhatsApp, and other apps to transform Siri into a true… bloomberg
Security flaws in a carmaker’s web portal let one hacker remotely unlock cars from anywhere techcrunchA security researcher said flaws in a carmaker’s online dealership portal exposed the private information and vehicle data of its customers, and could have allowed hackers to remotely break into any of its customers’ vehicles. Eaton…
Nickel king Indonesia relies on China's CATL for EV supply chain ambitions asia.nikkeiJAKARTA -- Indonesia's EV battery industry is increasingly relying on Chinese companies including CATL as other investors withdraw amid a slowing EV market and changes in technology, potentially leaving it with vast nickel reserves it may…
Crypto Purchases Among Businesses Jump 66% pymntsSoftware firm Strategy has spent the last few years buying billions of dollars worth of bitcoin. [contact-form-7] Now, a host of other companies — ranging from hoteliers to electric vehicle makers — are following suit, the…
U.S. Government to Take Cut of Nvidia and AMD A.I. Chip Sales to China nytimesJensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, last month. Mr. Huang and President Trump struck the 15 percent arrangement at a White House meeting last week.
Israel says it killed Al Jazeera journalist, claiming he was a Hamas leader nbcnewsThe IDF said it killed a man in Gaza posing as an Al Jazeera journalist, but the network said Anas al-Sharif was a journalist and that he and four other staff members were killed in a targeted Israeli airstrike.
China Reshuffles Soy Trade to Counter Local Glut and US Tensions bloomberg
How Trump's judicial picks could reshape abortion rights for decades apnews
I moved to Malaysia in my 30s and struggled to make friends, so I started a club to make the community I needed businessinsiderJoshua Webley settled down in Malaysia last year and started an expats community to meet new people. Provided by Joshua Webley. Joshua Webley moved to Kuala Lumpur in 2024 and found it hard to meet new people. His casual dinner meetups…
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker merger faces political problem thestreetParts of the United States government seem to think that retail stores getting bigger, something they need to do in the face of online and direct-to-consumer competition, counts as a monopoly. In reality, many brick-and-mortar spaces can…
I've worked with AI in pathology for years. AI is the key to keeping up with a bigger workload — and it's a non-negotiable for doctors businessinsiderMore complex patients and cases mean doctors need AI tools. Dr. Cheng Chee Leong/Singapore General Hospital AI is used in pathology in Singapore to improve diagnostic confidence and efficiency. Dr. Cheng Chee Leong said AI could allow…
Market's rebound to be tested by inflation reports as stagflation threat emerges marketwatch
Navigating life after economic abuse| ABC Radio National youtube'It's only when the relationship ends that they realise what control they have lost." Economic abuse can hard to see and is often an ...
Russia downs 2 Ukrainian drones flying towards Moscow breakingthenewsRussian defenses downed two Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) headed towards Moscow, according to Sergei Sobyanin, the mayor of the city.In a post on Telegram, Sobyanin reported that a drone h...
Mo Salah Questions UEFA On Death of 'Palestinian Pele': 'How, Where, Why?' newsweekMohamed Salah of Liverpool FC and Egypt directly confronted UEFA on social media over a seemingly vague tribute to a Palestinian player killed in Gaza.
Mark Cuban's Life Hack: 'If You Were Miserable When You Were Poor You Will Just As Miserable If You Are Rich—It Is Money, Not A Puppy' benzingaBillionaire Mark Cuban once shared his thoughts on the relationship between wealth and happiness. Cuban emphasized that one’s financial status should not be the primary factor determining happiness. Coming from a middle-class background…
Heavy rains prompt flash floods, canceling last day of Wisconsin State Fair nbcnewsMultiple rounds of heavy rains caused severe flash flooding across the Midwest over the weekend, forcing the Wisconsin State Fair to cancel many of its events. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa has the latest.
Amazon's $2,900 Dell touchscreen laptop is now just $800, and its performance is 'smooth as butter' thestreetTheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether you work from home or at an office, there's one piece of equipment many professionals rely on to…
Why investors just bet $85M on this Indian company’s generic drug strategy techcrunchTruemeds has taken a different route from other Indian online pharmacies — and it has helped the startup double its revenue.
Here Are My Top "Magnificent Seven" Stocks to Buy Now finance.yahooIn This Article: Key Points - Apple and Tesla are starting to look more intriguing at their latest price points. - AI buildout is a massive tailwind for nearly all seven of these companies. The "Magnificent Seven" is a term coined by…
Goldman Sachs highlights legacy planning amid huge generational wealth transfer scmpGoldman Sachs is pushing legacy planning in Asia, including succession and philanthropy, as family offices boom and family-owned businesses continue to dominate the region. The changing regulatory landscape, growth of family offices and…
Al Jazeera Confirms Journalist Anas al-Sharif Killed in Israeli Strike newsweekAl Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, whom the IDF accused of being a member of Hamas, was killed by Israeli forces.
Former Intel CEO Craig Barrett outlines plan to save Intel and America’s advanced chip manufacturing fortune1. Yes, the USA NEEDS INTEL, as Intel is the only U.S. company capable of providing state of the art logic manufacturing. 2. Neither Samsung or TSMC plan to bring their state of the art manufacturing to the U.S. in the near term. 3. U.S.…
The Funding: Are crypto treasury deals hurting general startup raises? theblockThis website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or…
Analysis-RBA's new policy board comes with added unpredictability investing
Nvidia, AMD agree to pay US 15% of China chip sale revenue fortuneNvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. agreed to pay 15% of their revenues from chip sales to China to the US government as part of a deal with the Trump administration to secure export licenses, according to a person familiar with…
U.S. stock futures inch higher ahead of inflation reports this week marketwatchU.S. stock-market futures advanced slightly Sunday, as investors await a potentially tumultuous week.
Exclusive-SoftBank selects banks for US IPO of payments app PayPay, sources say finance.yahooIn This Article: By Echo Wang and Miho Uranaka (Reuters) -SoftBank has selected investment banks to help organize a potential initial public offering in the United States for its Japanese payments app operator PayPay, according to two…
SoftBank selects banks for US IPO of payments app PayPay, sources say reuters
Federal Agencies Told To Expunge Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Records zerohedgeFederal Agencies Told To Expunge Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Records Federal agencies must eliminate records related to whether employees received a COVID-19 vaccine, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) said on Friday. “All…
Netanyahu defends planned Gaza offensive as backlash grows nbcnewsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was defiant on Sunday, defending his plan to take over Gaza. It comes as international backlash grows over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. NBC News’ Molly Hunter has more.
Famine is an age-old weapon unherdLike almost all famines, the famine in Gaza is man-made. Very few famines come about because of natural food shortages. The assumption that they do is as much a myth as the belief that most victims of famine die of starvation. In fact,…
FCA’s Neil Woodford probe racks up more than £2m in costs fnlondon
Costco quietly fixed a massive member problem thestreetOne of the biggest challenges facing any retailer is what happens once it lets a product out of its control. That’s why Amazon has been very aggressive about building a nationwide network of warehouses and delivery vehicles. In many…
Will Putin win the Alaska talks? unherdIn 1867, Russia’s Tsar Alexander II sold Alaska to America for several million dollars, fearing that his precarious imperial outpost could no longer be adequately defended. This week, Alaska finds itself once again at the centre of a…
CDC union demands Trump officials condemn vaccine disinformation after shooting axiosA union representing Centers for Disease Control workers is calling on the Trump administration to condemn vaccine disinformation after the CDC headquarters was targeted in a shooting that killed a police officer in Atlanta, Georgia. The…
Welsh universities are ailing unherdAberystwyth is a town of many faces. At one end of the promenade, a funicular railway winds its way up Craig-glais to the world’s largest camera obscura. Known as Constitution Hill in English, Craig-glais is an icon of Victoriania on the…
BlackRock’s plan to democratise private credit could backfire fnlondon
Analysis-RBA's new policy board comes with added unpredictability finance.yahooBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's central bank has a problem communicating that has injected an element of unpredictability into interest rate policy when global uncertainty is already high, and its proving costly for…
Average private rent in Great Britain falls for first time in five years theguardianLower mortgage rates have helped cool rental sector after years of above-inflation increases in rent, data shows Average private rents in Great Britain have fallen for the first time in five years as lower mortgage rates helped take some…
Ex-Greenhill CEO Scott Bok to juniors: ‘Don’t choose a bank that is going to work you to death’ fnlondon
Nvidia, AMD To Give 15% Of China Chip Revenue To U.S. Government: FT investorsNvidia and Advanced Micro Devices have agreed to give the U.S. government 15% of China chip sale revenue, the Financial Times reported Sunday. The post Nvidia, AMD To Give 15% Of China Chip Revenue To U.S. Government: FT appeared first on…
Russia and Ukraine stick to their demands ahead of planned Putin-Trump summit in Alaska pbsThe threats, pressure and ultimatums have come and gone, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow's uncompromising demands in the war in Ukraine, raising fears he could use a planned summit with U.S. President Donald…
Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China chip sales revenues to the U.S. government, FT reports cnbcNvidia and Advanced Micro Devices have agreed to give the U.S. government a share of revenues from certain chips sold in China, the Financial Times reported, in an unprecedented arrangement with the White House. In exchange for 15% of…
Stock Futures Edge Higher as Inflation Report Looms barrons
Nvidia, AMD exports to China will reportedly face 15% fee axiosThe U.S. government will levy a 15% fee on some of Nvidia's and AMD's chip sales to China as a condition of granting them export licenses to sell in the country, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. Why it matters: While export…
Activist Investor to Push Avantor to Sell Itself wsjEngine Capital has a roughly 3% stake in the life-sciences company.
Trend Micro offers weak workaround for already-exploited critical vuln in management console go.theregisterTrend Micro offers weak workaround for already-exploited critical vuln in management console PLUS: Crypto mixer founders plead guilty; Another French telco hacked; Meta fights WhatsApp scams; And more! Infosec In Brief A critical…
Intel's CEO to Visit White House on Monday: WSJ barrons
Netanyahu lashes out at critics of plan to occupy Gaza City as condemnation mounts pbsIn the face of mounting international condemnation, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended his plan for a military occupation of Gaza City. At a news conference Sunday, he lashed out at what he called a “global campaign of lies,” while…
Landlords say Ruby Liu’s plan to take over 25 Hudson’s Bay properties ‘defies commercial common sense’ theglobeandmailSeveral of Canada’s most prominent real estate companies are slamming an attempt from a B.C. billionaire to take over 25 former Hudson’s Bay leases, saying her plan for their spaces “defies commercial common sense” and is “entirely…
News Wrap: European leaders state support for Ukraine before Trump-Putin summit pbsIn our news wrap Sunday, European leaders rallied behind Ukraine ahead of Trump and Putin’s planned summit in Alaska, the National Weather Service warned of wildfire risk in the West this week while record-high temperatures fuel blazes in…
The hidden cost of living amid Mark Zuckerberg’s $110M compound techcrunchMark Zuckerberg has spent 14 years gobbling up his leafy Palo Alto neighborhood, according to a New York Times report detailing how the Meta CEO has purchased 11 properties for over $110 million to create his own personal fiefdom in…
These industries are actually hiring right now youtubeIf you're looking for a job, here are the industries to keep an eye on. Transcript: CAROLINE WOODS: For someone who's looking ...
Intel CEO Singled Out By Trump to Visit White House on Monday wsjLip-Bu Tan is set to meet with the president, who last week called for Tan’s removal.
Nvidia claps back against Chinese accusations its H20 chips pose a security risk cnbcChip giant Nvidia pushed back Sunday in response to allegations from Chinese state media that its H20 artificial intelligence chips are a national security risk for China. Earlier in the day, Reuters reported Yuyuan Tantian, an account…
China's watching closely, Lindsey Graham says ahead of Trump's peace talks with Putin politicoChina is watching as President Donald Trump pushes for a diplomatic solution to Russian President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, Sen. Lindsey Graham told NBC's Kristen Welker in an interview that aired Sunday. The stakes? "If it ends…
Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China chip sale revenues to US government ftChipmakers agree to unusual arrangement to secure export licences from Trump administration
Vance Predicts Numerous Indictments Following Trump's Treason Accusations Against Obama benzingaIn the wake of President Donald Trump‘s allegations of treason against former President Barack Obama, Vice President JD Vance has predicted a wave of indictments. What Happened: On Sunday in an interview with Fox News, Vance shared his…
Trade Deal Negotiations Could Wrap Up By October, Bessent Tells Nikkei barrons
Graham: Putin 'can't tolerate' going 'after his customers' thehillSen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin “can’t tolerate” going “after his customers” ahead of an Alaska meeting between Putin and President Trump. “Putin could give a damn about sanctions. He evades…
Our 4 kids span a wide age range. We travel with them individually so we can plan trips they'll really like businessinsiderCourtesy of the author With four very different kids, we found it hard to make vacations fun for everyone. Taking each child away by themselves involves less coordination and spreads the costs. One-on-one vacations help us build special…
The Hidden Order Behind Major Stock Moves investorplaceEditor’s Note: History doesn’t just repeat – it teaches. The stock market quietly endured its sharpest single day drop since the Great Depression in 1962. That moment shaped a young investor named Stan Weinstein, leading him to uncover a…
Trump, Putin peace talks in Alaska spark EU fears of a ‘one-sided’ land swap euractiv“The Russian position is framed as a territorial swap”, says one official
Forget back to the office, let’s focus on back to the restaurant theglobeandmailThere was a time when I used food delivery apps constantly. They were convenient, fast-ish and let me try new places without leaving the house. But over the past year, I’ve mostly stopped. When pandemic lockdowns led to an explosion in…
LayerZero Foundation proposes $110 million acquisition of Stargate bridge as token struggles theblockStargate is a popular bridge, but its token has collapsed around 95% from its all-time high value in the years since its launch.
‘Time to take America back’: Ben Cohen launches campaign for lower military spending youtubeThe 80th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has reignited the debate around nuclear weaponization and ...
Delta plane wing clips empty aircraft during pushback from gate in Atlanta abcnews.goDelta Air Lines says one of its plane clipped another aircraft while pushing back from the gate in Atlanta
Seventh Circuit Allows Teacher to Pursue Title VII Claim Against School for Requiring Him to Use Chosen First Names of Transgender Students reasonIn 2021, in Meriwether v. Hartop, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that a university professor could pursue First Amendment free expression and free exercise challenges to Shawnee State University's policy that…
Apple's New Siri Voice-Control Feature Could Revolutionize User Experience benzingaIn a move that could redefine the way users interact with their iPhones, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly developing an enhanced version of App Intents for Siri. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, in his latest “Power On" report revealed that…
Inflation Data to Test Stocks as Some Investors Brace for Rally to Pause incWith tariffs in effect and a weak jobs report, Wall Street is preparing for potential market volatility.
Europe urges Trump to use sanctions pressure ahead of Putin summit ftWashington advised to use economic penalties to shape talks and enforce any ceasefire
Sunday links: a zero to one moment abnormalreturnsCrypto The many ways crypto went mainstream. (barrons.com) Stablecoins are coming for mainstream users. (humbledollar.com) A look at the type of companies joining the Bitcoin treasury game. (ft.com) Private assets What investors need to…
Dear Plug Power Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 11 barchart
El Salvador’s new bitcoin law signals shift from retail adoption to institutional investment theblockThe law allows financial institutions with $50 million in capital to register as investment banks and obtain digital asset licenses.
Climate Leader Brazil Is Frantically Drilling for More Oil youtubeEven as the country prepares for COP30, President Lula says the proceeds from a discovery are needed to fund the energy transition — but environmentalists aren’t buying it. Read more:…
The Guardian view on climate finance: crumbling under a second Trump presidency | Editorial theguardianVoluntary climate commitments were supposed to be a step towards progress. A change in political climate has revealed their weaknesses Earlier this month, as Nordic countries were hit with an unprecedented heatwave and wildfires in the US…
Airlines Are Testing AI to Price Flights youtubeAirlines, including Delta, are testing artificial intelligence in pricing. Get ready for what one startup calls the “exploitation phase.” Frequent flyers and consumer-rights advocates often complain about the convoluted nature of airline…
Investor Bill Ackman Proposes Combining Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac incThe billionaire says a merger could reduce costs and risk for the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Inflation, Fed Leadership and Other Key Things to Watch this Week barchart
‘Weapons’ Gives Warner Bros. Another Outstanding No. 1 Opening nytimesIn second place with about $44.5 million in global ticket sales, Disney’s “Freakier Friday” marked a box office comeback for Lindsay Lohan.
This Strategy Turned $1,000 Into $90 Million… Here Are 3 Stocks It Now Recommends investorplaceTom Yeung here with your Sunday Digest. Over the past several months, I’ve introduced several quantitative systems designed to help you compete with even the most advanced Wall Street algorithms. Some of these tools rely on seasonal…
Too big to recycle | August 10 editorial cartoons theweek(Image credit: Joel Pett / Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency) (Image credit: Michael de Adder / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.) (Image credit: Bill Bramhall / Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency)
This App Is the Financial Hack Every Entrepreneur Parent Needs entrepreneurThis App Is the Financial Hack Every Entrepreneur Parent Needs FutureMoney Pro makes it easy to invest in your child's success as an entrepreneur. Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you'll find…
Why Wall Street’s AI Bet May Be Dead Wrong investorplaceInvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips While Wall Street and Silicon Valley obsess over when ChatGPT-5 will launch—or how many exaflops xAI is hoarding—they’re missing the real earthquake: small language models…
America’s Best Dividend Stock Soars 23% 247wallstStocks with high yields are not supposed to participate in market rallies. Their role is to provide stability and a safe dividend. They are, essentially, a defensive play. However, what is probably the company with the safest dividend…
Boost Your Family Business Success With a Family Retreat incTo stay a family business, communication and family retreats are absolutely critical.
Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to supply electricity to households in Great Britain theguardianUS carmaker makes move for licence that would allow it to provide energy to domestic and business premises Elon Musk’s Tesla is gearing up to launch a household electricity supplier in Great Britain in the coming months. The US electric…
Here Are 3 Bullish Reasons Why JPMorgan Sees S&P 500 Rallying Much Higher coindeskJPMorgan remains bullish on U.S. stocks even as some observers warn that the economy is beginning to pay the price for President Donald Trump's tariffs. The investment banking giant forecasts that the S&P 500, Wall Street's benchmark…
Sunday assorted links marginalrevolution1. Some Asian TFRs. 2. AOL will be getting rid of dial-up internet. 3. The market verdict on GPT-5? 4. Some economic points on LLM competition. 5. It seems digital tech is good for older people (NYT). 6. “Nearby, colleague Tom Hendry is…
3 Dividend Growth Stocks That Could Pay You for Life 247wallstKey Points Holding these three dividend stocks for the long-term can build a steady passive income stream. Each of these companies has a strong history of increasing dividends. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement?…
U.S. Spot XRP ETFs: Five Possible Reasons Behind BlackRock’s Hesitation to File for One coindeskBlackRock has made bold moves into bitcoin and ether ETFs, but on Friday the asset manager said it had no immediate plans to file for a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), dashing the community’s hopes that its entry could help extend…
Not Folding Yet: Vegas Looks Beyond an Epic Summer Slump thedailyupsideNevada’s legalization of gambling in 1931 set the stage for Las Vegas to become America’s casino heartland. The building of the Hoover Dam in the five years that followed guaranteed the reliable water and hydroelectric power supply that…
Adidas designer sorry for shoes 'appropriated' from Mexico bbcHe has apologised over the Oaxaca Slip-on, inspired by sandals made by Indigenous artisans, after criticism from Mexico.
This short-lived promise from Trump was also the most sensible moment of his presidency msnbcPresident Trump once appeared to push for nuclear disarmament for the U.S. yet went on to renege on that promise in dealings with Iran, China and Russia.
US budget deficit has widened by $109B from a year ago despite influx of tariff revenue foxbusinessThe U.S. federal government's annual budget deficit has widened by $109 billion so far this fiscal year despite an influx of tariff revenue to the government's coffers. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Friday released…
Markets Brace For Inflation's Big Return seekingalpha
Think tank president urges Gen Z to consider trades over college in tough job market foxbusinessTerry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, is encouraging Gen Zers to reconsider the traditional college route and explore skilled trades or entrepreneurship, as recent graduates face a challenging job market. "We need…
This Hidden-Gem AI Stock Has a Major Catalyst Coming on August 11 barchart
Rate Cuts Could Launch These 5 Commercial REIT Stocks Much Higher 247wallstWhile the December 2024 interest rate cut of 25 basis points may be the last until at least September, it is an excellent bet that the federal funds rate will be lower than today’s effective rate of 4.23%, which is already below the…
The crypto craze sweeping Washington and Wall Street cbsnewsEarlier this year, more than 35,000 bitcoin enthusiasts descended on Las Vegas for Bitcoin 2025 – the largest-ever gathering of its kind, attracting an eclectic mix of high rollers ... and true believers. "Your goal should be to own at…
Why I Tripled My Novo Nordisk Position seekingalpha
Inflation data to test stocks as some investors brace for rally to pause investing
TIPP Unity Index Sets All-Time High, Fueled By Republican Surge tippinsightsFor Republicans, America hasn’t felt this united in years. In August 2025, the TIPP Unity Index, the only national measure of Americans’ sense of unity, reached a record 40.8, up from 27.3 a year ago. From February through August, the…
B.C. mushroom picking robots get $40M boost to fill growing agricultural labour shortage cbc.caThe innovation is part of an increasing interest in AI in agriculture around the world, as the industry grapples with a number of growing challenges, including labour shortages.
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Carmakers have absorbed most losses from tariffs. Will consumers bear the cost soon? nprCarmakers have absorbed most losses from tariffs. Will consumers bear the cost soon? Carmakers have absorbed most losses from tariffs. Will consumers bear the cost soon? Audio will be available later today. NPR's Adrian Ma speaks to Jamie…
The crypto craze sweeping Washington and Wall Street cbsnewsWhile many Americans are still baffled by cryptocurrency, enthusiasm for these digital assets is rising in Washington and on Wall Street. Correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains all things crypto, including the potential risks of integrating…
Get More Done With a Touchscreen Chromebook That Travels Light entrepreneurGet More Done With a Touchscreen Chromebook That Travels Light A versatile, military‑grade Chromebook with detachable keyboard, Wi‑Fi 6, and 8GB RAM — all in an open box deal. Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that…
Businesses can use your online data to overcharge you. What can customers do? nprBusinesses can use your online data to overcharge you. What can customers do? Businesses can use your online data to overcharge you. What can customers do? Audio will be available later today. NPR's Adrian Ma speaks to Sam Levine, former…
Shopping for an electric vehicle? How long until that $7,500 tax credit expires? bostonheraldBy Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times Michael Buday has one eye on the calendar as he makes plans to purchase a used Tesla. The Orange County, California, resident has two months left to take advantage of a federal tax credit that…
DEF CON hackers plug security holes in US water systems amid tsunami of threats go.theregisterFive pilot deployments are just a drop in the bucket, so it's time to turbo scale def con A DEF CON hacker walks into a small-town water facility…no, this is not the setup for a joke or a (super-geeky) odd-couple rom-com. It's a true…
From Greenwashing to Greenhushing: The Rise of ‘Anti-ESG’ ETFs thedailyupsideETFs claiming to shun companies that prioritize environmental, social and governance principles are on the rise. But how different are these strategies from other funds? While the number of so-called “anti-ESG” ETFs has risen steadily in…
Can’t commit to vegetarianism but want animals to suffer less? You’ve got options voxYour Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a unique framework for thinking through your moral dilemmas. It’s based on value pluralism — the idea that each of us has multiple values that are equally valid but that often…
California high-speed rail boss courts private investors with proposals for AI, energy revenue siliconvalleyThe year is 2040. Data centers have proliferated across the Central Valley, powering multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence companies in Silicon Valley. To meet their soaring energy needs, hundreds of miles of new electric…
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Why Lawrence Livermore National Lab is in a different kind of space race after low-orbit telescope deal siliconvalleyLawrence Livermore National Laboratory will have 13 months to develop a low-orbit telescope that will be part of a space mission expected to launch in 2027 to help select future moon landing sites, map mineral deposits, and eventually…
We’re hardwired for negativity. That doesn’t mean we’re doomed to it voxOver the past week or so, the US economy took a major hit, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it was no longer in the business of caring about the environment, and the only thing the internet can talk about is Sydney…
Links 8/10/2025 nakedcapitalismThis is the most impressive thing I’ve ever seenpic.twitter.com/hfHTC1SnzO — Interesting things (@awkwardgoogle) July 16, 2025 ‘It’s a Mess’: A Brain-Bending Trip to Quantum Theory’s 100th Birthday Party Quanta Magazine New clues emerge…
H-1B visas: Federal government mandates in-person interviews for overseas renewals siliconvalleyAmid furious debate among supporters of President Donald Trump over the H-1B visa for foreign workers, federal authorities are making in-person interviews mandatory for renewals in visa holders’ home countries. Technology companies say…
I Found A Dividend-Growth Combo That Could Beat The Market For Years seekingalphaIntroduction The other day, I published an article titled "Why I'm Betting Big On These 2 Undervalued Dividend Growers." One of the two picks I discussed was Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL), the nation's most efficient…
Condo Adviser: Common Interest Community Association Act applies to organizations of a certain size chicagotribuneQ: I live in a self-managed town home association. On the whole, our board of directors does a fairly good job of managing the association. However, I have been told that homeowners associations with assets of more than $100,000, which we…
6 U.S. Travel Destinations in the Middle of Nowhere reasonThis is part of Reason's 2025 summer travel issue. Click here to read the rest of the issue. Photo: Jules' Undersea Lodge/Purcell Team/Alamy Sure, people are great, but sometimes you really want to be an individual—alone. Solitude and…
Hiltzik: These nonfiction writers looked for the future of L.A. Did they find it? latimesThe Los Angeles we know has long been an irresistible subject for novelists and moviemakers — so much so that they’ve often tortured reality to make it conform to their imagination. Robert Towne mined the history of the Los Angeles…
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, shifting federal guidelines spark widespread confusion over vaccine eligibility chicagotribuneAaron Hardwick woke up one Tuesday in June and immediately knew something was wrong. He felt hot, and his stomach hurt. He soon tested positive for COVID-19. “The fever, the insomnia and the chills, and the shaking, was out of this…
Skyscrapers of Babel: How Ancient Mesopotamia Shaped the Modern City nakedcapitalismConor here: A deep dive for the architecture and history buffs. By Eva Miller, a British Academy postdoctoral fellow at University College London History. Originally published at The Public Domain Review. In the early 20th century,…
10 Sunday Reads ritholtzAvert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • How AI, Healthcare, and Labubu Became the US Economy: The Three Americas and aspirational displacement. (Kyla’s Newsletter) • Trump vs. the Bureau…
The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: Daughter Of Horror (1957) Run Time: 56m nakedcapitalismGreetings gentle readers, welcome to another installment of the Sunday Morning Movie. Today it’s an experimental horror film from the 1950s: Daughter of Horror a.k.a Dementia. Broken Pencil says: Fifty years on, Daughter of Horror (or,…
Stone cold Austin: America’s housing market is shuddering economist
Trump’s mass deportation campaign may lay waste to the Bill of Rights msnbcMore than a dozen people were taken into custody in an immigration enforcement operation called "Trojan Horse" at a Home Depot in Los Angeles.
Amid ‘Epstein files’ fallout, his victims are suffering every single day msnbcAmid the news of a prison transfer for Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, and the latest developments over whether documents will be unsealed, the victims are still suffering.
The 6 Social Security Myths That Won’t Go Away nytimesThe program gave birth to the idea of retirement and covers nearly all Americans — but now it faces major financial and customer service challenges.
Restaurants are under threat as costs skyrocket and consumers cut back edition.cnn
Europe’s top leaders tell Trump not to sell out Ukraine at Alaska summit with Putin euractiv“The current line of contact should be the starting point of negotiations”, a statement says
A new gold rush? How AI is transforming San Francisco latimesThe AI craze has intensified in the 'gold rush town' of San Francisco, spreading through work and social life.
Flixbus, now in 3 provinces, wants to connect Canada in the wake of Greyhound's demise cbc.caThe German company Flixbus, which entered the Canadian market in 2022, says it's been growing fast and ultimately hopes to connect the country east-west by bus.
5 thin-skinned cartoons about shooting the messenger theweek(Image credit: Joe Heller / Copyright 2025 Hellertoon.com) (Image credit: John Darkow / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.) (Image credit: Pat Byrnes / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.) (Image credit: Bill Bramhall / Copyright 2025…
How Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole lost control of her business—and took it back fastcompanyPinky Cole, founder of the plant-based food chain Slutty Vegan, shares the details of a recent professional upheaval in which she lost control of her company—and then fought to win it back. She also opens up about surviving a harrowing…
Transitory vs. permanent tariffs marginalrevolutionWe estimate transitory and permanent import tariff shocks in the United States over the postwar period. We find that transitory tariff increases are neither inflationary nor contractionary, and are not associated with monetary tightening.…
Sour news for pickle lovers: Bick's pickles no longer stocked at some Canadian retailers cbc.caPopular pickle brand Bick’s, which is made only for the Canadian market, is no longer on the shelves of some Canadian retailers, a consequence of the ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States.
How to combat pay discrimination bostonheraldDear Reader: If you’re underpaid, how should you approach your employer? If you’re getting paid less than your peers doing the same job, think about your future — and if it’s happening to you, it’s probably happening to others. A lower…
FSA eager to back regional bank realignment japantimes.jpIto, who took office in July, stressed that cooperation with nonfinancial businesses is also crucial for the management of regional lenders.
Postman, engineer, cleaner: Are hackers sneaking into your office? euronewsDo you really know who’s coming into your office building? “If you're wearing a uniform, people don't really question you,” security expert Daniel Dilks told Euronews.
Appeals court rules Trump clamp-down on spending data defies Congress’ authority politicoA federal appeals court panel shot down a Trump administration bid to make secret a public database of federal spending that researchers say is crucial to ensure the administration is not flouting Congress’ power of the purse. In an…
David Sacks is correct marginalrevolutionA BEST CASE SCENARIO FOR AI? The Doomer narratives were wrong. Predicated on a “rapid take-off” to AGI, they predicted that the leading AI model would use its intelligence to self-improve, leaving others in the dust, and quickly…
U.S. and Japan working to announce tariffs won’t stack japantimes.jpThe United States is working to finalize an announcement that would end the stacking of universal tariffs on Japanese goods.
Hong Kong turns to 'Chiikawa' manga fans for tourism recovery asia.nikkeiHONG KONG -- Hong Kong is leaning on the beloved Japanese manga character "Chiikawa" to attract mainland Chinese and international tourists, with the city launching an immersive showcase this month. Visitors to city remain below…
South Carolina Republican: High prices are ‘for the good of the country’ thehillRep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) acknowledged that the public is seeing higher prices as a result of tariffs imposed by President Trump, but argued the trade overhaul is “for the good of the country.” “I think a lot of people are seeing higher…
A summer of sequels and remakes: ‘Fantastic Four,’ ‘Superman,’ ‘Lilo and Stitch’ among box office winners edition.cnnMany of Hollywood’s summer hits have shared one common formula, no matter what the genre: They are either remakes, sequels or part of a franchise. The strategy has mostly worked, as the domestic box office has effectively rebounded from a…
Northeastern Japan pushes adventure travel for global tourists asia.nikkeiSENDAI, Japan -- The tourism sector in Japan's northeastern Tohoku region is working to establish adventure travel, a type of experiential tourism that focuses on outdoor activities and cultural interaction. With a global market size for…
General contractor Taisei to buy out Toyo Construction japantimes.jpThrough the move, the two companies hope to expand their business and strengthen their earnings power while streamlining operations.
$7K worth of Labubu dolls stolen from Los Angeles store, authorities say abcnews.goThe Sheriff's Department said the suspects used a stolen Toyota in the incident.
Zelenskyy says no to territorial concessions: ‘Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier’ euractivUkraine won't surrender land to Russia to buy peace, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Saturday, after Washington and Moscow agreed to hold a summit in a bid to end the war. Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet in the…
Fishing in vast Pacific nature area halted after judge blocks Trump order abcnews.goEnvironmentalists challenged Trump's rollback of federal ocean protections.
Trump team pushes for ouster of top IEA official politicoThe administration and its Republican allies in Congress say the International Energy Agency discourages fossil fuel investments around the world.
‘Weapons’ tops domestic box office, holding off ‘Freakier Friday’ edition.cnnAmerican moviegoers are sending a loud and clear message to Hollywood: make quality, original horror movies and we will come. This weekend, Zach Cregger’s “Weapons” topped the box office, grossing $42.5 million domestically. It’s the…
Have We Finally Reached Peak Doodle? youtubeGoldendoodles, labradoodles and bernedoodles are everywhere. They’re now also a high-stakes, billion-dollar industry. Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-doodle-dogs-billion-dollar-business/ ---------- Like this video?…
IRS, White House clashed over immigrants’ data before tax chief was ousted washingtonpostThe Trump administration’s move to push out IRS Commissioner Billy Long came after the agency said it couldn’t release some information on taxpayers suspected of being here illegally.
Uniform swap gets bigger venue due to popularity bbcUniform swap gets bigger venue due to popularity A uniform swap proved so popular it had to move into a larger venue, organisers said. The Great Big Hornsea Uniform Swap was held on Saturday at East Riding Leisure Hornsea. The event…
As electric bills rise, evidence mounts that data centers share blame chicagotribuneHARRISBURG, Pa. — Amid rising electric bills, states are under pressure to insulate regular household and business ratepayers from the costs of feeding Big Tech’s energy-hungry data centers. It’s not clear that any state has a solution…
Justice Sotomayor on Supreme Court Term Limits reasonThe Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent Rick Pildes at Election Law Blog calls attention to a post by Fix the Court that includes audio and some excerpts from an…
Canada faring 'pretty good' in Trump's tariff war, except for this sector financialpostThis week FP Video brings us an update on how Canada is faring in U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. The head of one of Canada’s biggest steel makers describes the devastation of Trump’s…
Have a good TRIPP: Donald Trump brokers a peace plan in the Caucasus economistDonald Trump brokers a peace plan in the Caucasus An American-backed deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan could weaken Russia THE SOUTH CAUCASUS is a mosaic of warring rivals and closed borders. Lookout posts and bunkers dot its frontiers.…
Camp Kotok: Rates, Fed & Dollar (Drink!) ritholtzTalking Rates in the Maine Woods With Economists Over Good Wine Taking place right before the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, the gathering is a chance for money managers, traders, and economists to discuss crucial issues without…
This week’s business news: Wells Fargo hires robots, Trump scares off students, and Duolingo cashes in fastcompanyIf this week had a mood, it would be “change is coming—ready or not.” Across industries, big players made moves they hope will future-proof their businesses, while others scrambled to adapt to new realities. Tech leaders leaned into bold…
The fog of peace: Instead of sanctions, Donald Trump announces a summit with Russia economistInstead of sanctions, Donald Trump announces a summit with Russia Despite the confusion, momentum for peace in Ukraine seems to be building DONALD TRUMP had billed August 8th as deadline day for Vladimir Putin: stop fighting or face…
Power and Portability Meet In This Near-Mint 13″ MacBook Pro entrepreneurA 2017 MacBook Pro with a fast Intel Core i5, Retina display, Touch Bar, and 512GB SSD — now refurbished and ready to work.
Farmworkers keep dying from heat illness, 20 years after California vowed to protect them latimesAgricultural workers are toiling in the state's worst heat wave this year, amid questions about the state's commitment to ensure their safety.
The brutal trade-off that will decide the future of food voxPerhaps the most crucial idea for understanding our species’ future on this planet boils down to two boring words: land use. To mitigate climate change, humans will need to extract critical minerals to build vast numbers of photovoltaic…
Google Breaks Out, Leads Five Stocks Near Buy Points investorsGoogle stock broke out on Friday as tech titans lead the stock market rally. AppLovin raced through a buy zone following earnings. The post Google Breaks Out, Leads Five Stocks Near Buy Points appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Saturday links: uneven human luck abnormalreturnsAutos Despite setbacks, car companies can't give up on EVs. (nytimes.com) The military wants to blow up some Tesla ($TSLA) Cybertrucks. (theverge.com) A look at the past century of the U.S. auto industry. (eig.org) Energy Small-scale…
Canadian steelmakers need to focus on domestic market as tariffs lock them out of U.S.: Algoma CEO financialpostCanadian steelmakers might need to pivot their focus on the domestic industry as steep tariffs lock them out of the United States …
5 lessons about capitalism from ‘The Gilded Age’ fastcompanyHistorical period dramas are not only highly entertaining but also can serve as bigger metaphors for modern audiences. Wrapped up in the elaborate costumes and stylized language, there are lessons to be learned. So it is with Julian…
President Trump’s Tariff Victory Is Not What It Seems nytimes
10 Camp Kotok Reads ritholtzThe weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Colombia Tolima Los Brasiles Peaberry Organic coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form Camp Kotok weekend reads: • Trump, the BLS, and Our Age of Choose-Your-Own-Reality…
We get asked about tariffs all the time. Here's what we say nprWe get asked about tariffs all the time. Here's what we say The tariff era is here. After some delays and many adjustments, most of President Trump's tariffs kicked in this week, setting a 15% rate on most countries, though some others…
Arthur Brooks On How Executives, & All of Us Can Get Happy barrons
Walmart knew about explosion risk in water bottles for 7 years before recall washingtonpostThe retailer knew since 2018 that the bottle lids could be “forcefully ejected.” But the path to a safety recall is surprisingly complicated.
Nagasaki commemorates 80th anniversary of atomic bomb drop as mayor urges against nuclear weapons euronewsSome 74,000 people were killed in Nagasaki following the US atomic bomb drop three days after Hiroshima, as the town’s mayor, Shiro Suzuki, calls to ‘stop armed conflicts immediately’. A minute of silence was observed today in Nagasaki,…
Trump expands use of tariffs to reach national security goals washingtonpostThe Trump administration is using trade negotiations to achieve national security goals, including containing China’s strategic influence, documents show.
Latest news bulletin | August 9th, 2025 – Midday euronewsVideo. Latest news bulletin | August 9th, 2025 – Midday Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 9th, 2025 -…
In the U.S.-China Tech Race, Corporate Governance Is the Weak Link observerAmerica’s geopolitical future increasingly hinges on private technology, and corporations wield influence once reserved for nation-states. Few cases better illustrate the risks of outdated governance standards than Intel—once a national…
AI is helping to keep the economy afloat morningbrewMassive investments in AI are making the US economy look like a nepo baby who couldn’t afford their SoHo loft without regular cash transfers from their parents. Experts analyzing recent government data say that tech giants splurging on AI…
Trump put a tariff on gold — or did he? What you need to know about the bullion confusion financialpostGold futures soared to an all-time high of US$3,534.10 per ounce on Friday after reports that the Trump administration was moving to impose tariffs on certain gold bars. But the precious metal, which has been on a tear in recent months,…
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Trump administration threatens to take Harvard's patents cbsnewsThe federal government told Harvard University it could take control of the school's patents — the latest in a months-long feud between the Trump administration and the school.
C3.ai Dives As Q1 Preliminary Revenue, Loss Far Worse Than Expected investorsC3.ai late Friday disclosed preliminary results for the July-ended fiscal first quarter that were far worse than expected. AI stock dived. The post C3.ai Dives As Q1 Preliminary Revenue, Loss Far Worse Than Expected appeared first on…
Crypto investors hopeful amid new regulatory orders blockworksCrypto investors hopeful amid new regulatory orders Trump’s executive orders gave crypto holders optimism, but actionable progress could be slow This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions,…
The new Instagram Map is creeping everyone out morningbrewArguments of “Snapchat did it first” are the least of Meta’s PR problems right now. Users are bashing Instagram’s new map update over privacy concerns. Some are alleging that their location got shared without their permission, despite the…
Friday charts: Feel free to disagree blockworksArtwork by Crystal Le This is a segment from The Breakdown newsletter. To read more editions, subscribe. US equities returned to their all-time highs this week despite all the worrying politics: tariffs, Fed-bashing, the BLS drama. Or are…
Government Sold $724 Billion of Treasuries this Week, Debt Hits $37.0 Trillion. Getting Ready for the Fed’s Shift to T-Bills wolfstreet10-year and 30-year yields rose after rough auctions, despite huge issuance of T-bills to take pressure off long-term yields. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. This week, the government sold $724 billion in Treasury securities spread over…