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IBM Unveils Power11 Chips to Simplify AI for Businesses
IBM announced its new Power11 line of data center chips and servers on Tuesday, marking its first major update to the “Power” series since 2020.
Trump Escalates Trade War with 50% Copper Tariff, Signals Pharmaceuticals Next
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his global trade war on Tuesday, announcing a massive 50% tariff on all copper imports. The surprise move, revealed during
US IRS Reverses Stance, Says Churches Can Endorse Candidates Without Losing Tax-Exempt Status
In a landmark shift, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has stated in a new court filing that churches can endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their
Tesla Shares Tumble as Musk’s Plan for New Political Party Spooks Investors
Tesla’s stock took a sharp dive in premarket trading on Monday, dropping over 7% after CEO Elon Musk announced his intention to form a new
Russia Unleashes Record Drone Attack on Kyiv Hours After Trump-Putin Call
Russia pummeled Kyiv with the largest drone and missile attack of the war on Friday, killing one person and injuring at least 23, just hours
OpenAI Denies Partnership in Robinhood’s “Stock Token” Promotion
OpenAI has publicly denied any partnership with Robinhood regarding the trading platform’s new “stock token” promotion, which has created confusion around the offer. In a
House GOP Divided as Trump’s Massive Tax Bill Faces Crucial Test
House Republicans face a high-stakes showdown on Wednesday over President Trump’s massive tax and spending bill, with its fate hanging in the balance. With their
Nvidia Surges to World’s Most Valuable Company, Fueled by AI Frenzy
Nvidia has once again soared to the top, becoming the world’s most valuable company in June, propelled by a wave of optimism surrounding its dominance
Japan’s Business Confidence Mixed as Tariff Fears Hit Automakers
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers showed a slight improvement for the first time in six months, according to the Bank of Japan’s latest “tankan” survey.
Brazil’s Antitrust Watchdog Takes Aim at Apple’s App Store Rules
Brazil’s antitrust regulator, CADE, has dealt a significant blow to Apple, recommending a ruling against the tech giant for anti-competitive practices within its iOS ecosystem.
Trump’s Tariffs Begin to Squeeze Consumers as Amazon Prices Rise, Study Finds
American consumers are starting to feel the real-world impact of President Trump’s trade policies, as prices for Chinese-made goods on Amazon.com are rising faster than
Iran Strikes Expose Cracks in Anti-West Alliance
When Israel and the United States struck Iran this month, the world watched for the reaction from its powerful partners, China and Russia. Instead of
Tepid 2025 Stock Forecast Pushes Investors to Rethink Strategy
The long-held promise of 10% annual stock market gains is facing a reality check. Many Wall Street analysts are now projecting that the S&P 500
Trump Administration Preparing Executive Action to Fuel AI Energy Boom
The Trump administration is preparing a series of executive actions to address the substantial energy demands of the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry. The move
Investors Brace for Volatile Summer, Fearing Repeat of Last Year’s Rout
Haunted by the memory of last August’s sudden market rout, big investors are approaching the typically quiet summer months with unusual caution. They fear a
Trump Threatens Spain with “Tougher Trade Deal” Over NATO Spending
President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Spain on Wednesday, threatening the country with a punitive trade deal for refusing to meet NATO’s new
Meta Wins Major AI Copyright Case, But Judge Leaves Door Open for Future Fights
Meta has prevailed in a major copyright lawsuit brought by a group of prominent authors, including Sarah Silverman and Ta-Nehisi Coates. A federal judge ruled
NATO Backs Massive Spending Hike to Meet Trump’s Demands
NATO leaders on Wednesday backed a significant increase in defense spending, meeting a key demand from U.S. President Donald Trump and reaffirming their “ironclad” commitment
US Intel: Iran Nuclear Program Only Set Back Months, Contradicting Trump
An early U.S. intelligence assessment has found that last weekend’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities failed to destroy the country’s core program and likely only
Gold Finds Footing as Ceasefire Doubts and Weak Dollar Emerge
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, finding some support after tumbling more than 1% in the previous session. A weaker U.S. dollar helped lift the
Trump Blasts Israel as New Explosions Rock Tehran, Testing Fragile Ceasefire
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran was immediately tested on Tuesday as new explosions rocked Tehran, just hours after President Donald Trump announced the
UK Watchdog Targets Google Search Dominance with Sweeping New Powers
Britain’s competition regulator is flexing its new muscles for the first time, taking direct aim at Google’s search monopoly. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Aids Military, US Official Says
A senior U.S. official has accused Chinese AI firm DeepSeek of aiding Beijing’s military and intelligence operations and using shell companies in Southeast Asia to
Iran Seeks Stronger Russian Support After US Attacks
Reeling from major U.S. military strikes over the weekend, Iran dispatched its foreign minister to Moscow on Monday with a direct appeal to President Vladimir