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Trump slaps Brazil with 50% tariff, explicitly tying action to trial of ally Jair Bolsonaro
July 9, 2025
Trump slaps Brazil with 50% tariff, explicitly tying action to trial of ally Jair Bolsonaro
President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair…
Musk forms the America Party and Sam Altman backs ‘techno-capitalism’ as old economic consensus gives way to rival visions
July 6, 2025
Musk forms the America Party and Sam Altman backs ‘techno-capitalism’ as old economic consensus gives way to rival visions
The so-called Washington consensus that touted the benefits of free trade and fiscal discipline looks headed for the dustbin of…
Stocks hit another record as House sends Trump $4.5 trillion bill to kick off July 4 weekend
July 3, 2025
Stocks hit another record as House sends Trump $4.5 trillion bill to kick off July 4 weekend
Stock indexes hit a fresh record on Thursday heading into the long weekend after a jobs report showed a stronger…
Mark Zuckerberg overhauled Meta’s entire AI org in a risky, multi-billion dollar bet on ‘superintelligence’
June 30, 2025
Mark Zuckerberg overhauled Meta’s entire AI org in a risky, multi-billion dollar bet on ‘superintelligence’
Mark Zuckerberg is stacking the deck in the AI race, betting that unlimited capital, top talent, and raw computing power…
Nike stock soars despite revenue slump and Trump tariff costs
June 27, 2025
Nike stock soars despite revenue slump and Trump tariff costs
Nike stocks soared Friday, despite a 12% revenue slump in the fourth quarter. CEO Elliott Hill told analysts Thursday he…
Anthropic’s landmark copyright ruling is a victory for the AI industry—but the company is still on the hook for piracy claims
June 24, 2025
Anthropic’s landmark copyright ruling is a victory for the AI industry—but the company is still on the hook for piracy claims
In a test case for the artificial intelligence industry, a federal judge has ruled that AI company Anthropic didn’t break…
Judge asks if troops in Los Angeles are violating the Posse Comitatus Act
June 21, 2025
Judge asks if troops in Los Angeles are violating the Posse Comitatus Act
California’s challenge of the Trump administration’s military deployment in Los Angeles returned to a federal courtroom in San Francisco on Friday for…
DOJ seizes $225 million stolen through crypto ‘pig butchering’ schemes linked to Philippines scam compound
June 18, 2025
DOJ seizes $225 million stolen through crypto ‘pig butchering’ schemes linked to Philippines scam compound
The Department of Justice on Wednesday asked a court to let the agency seize $225 million from a so-called “pig…
Dow futures drop while oil prices jump amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict
June 15, 2025
Dow futures drop while oil prices jump amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict
Stock futures pointed lower on Sunday as investors weighed the impact of the escalating Israel-Iran conflict that shows no signs…
Mattel taps OpenAI to help it design toys, other products
June 12, 2025
Mattel taps OpenAI to help it design toys, other products
Polly Pocket may one day be your digital assistant. Mattel Inc., the maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, has signed…