Asian stocks rebound on US tech earnings
Amazon announced further investment in data centers, while Microsoft delivered “blockbuster” revenue growth in its…
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Anthropic says its AI model hacked three companies
Anthropic’s announcement came after OpenAI said a “swarm” of its agents escaped confinement and broke into at least…
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The gold rush is on to build Gulf energy projects
A group of US and Saudi investors is looking to set up a port-connected “energy corridor” for producing and exporting…
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Greenpeace threatens legal action over Dangote Lamu refinery
The group accuses Dangote Industries and the government of speeding ahead with the project without an environmental…
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Fetterman still weighing his place in the Democratic tent
The Pennsylvanian is an outlier in a party where what he calls the “warped mutation” of democratic socialism is rising.
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State Department pressed to increase aid for women impacted by Ebola outbreak
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski want the administration to approve support for a UN agency President Donald…
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Progressives’ Midwest insurgency is powered by the growing data center backlash
From Francesca Hong to Abdul El-Sayed, the left is winning Democrats’ message battle on the issue.
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Debatable: Will Trump’s new tariffs be overturned?
Experts say the 301 tariffs announced last week will be harder to fight in court.
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Democrats circulate anti-crypto poll ahead of vote
The poll found that voters in Democratic primaries view crypto less favorably than oil companies; Wall Street; or data…
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Why Max Levchin wants Affirm to act like your smarter older sister
The fintech founder sees AI threatening traditional lenders by alerting consumers to their hidden fees.
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US State Dept. mislabels every country on Africa map
The department acknowledged the “confusion” its map caused during a presentation at a global AIDS conference in Brazil.
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Gulf states push China to restrain Iran
The Gulf is hoping that Beijing will use its economic clout to steer Tehran to a negotiated deal that will reopen the…
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Europe revolts against FIFA plan
Europe’s soccer federation voted to boycott the World Cup on Thursday, after FIFA moved to spin off its commercial…
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Meta plunges on AI spending scrutiny
Lackluster earnings and revenue projections dimmed investor confidence in CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s AI vision.
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AI-related imports prove to be drag on US growth
The AI boom cut against overall economic growth, as the US imported more semiconductors.
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ICE deploying more body cameras nationwide, Sen. Collins says
The acting ICE director made the commitment during a closed-door meeting with senators.
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Never-El-Sayed moment in Michigan?
Democrats may fail to unite around their candidate in the general.
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With SpaceX circling, Verizon figures out succession
Inside the company, executives worry about a potential sale.
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High-flying hedge fund sells holdings to Citadel after AI losses
Situational Awareness’ decision to dump its stock holdings to Citadel is an AI-age sequel to the Archegos fiasco that…
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Bond markets flinch at Fed’s non-guidance
Yields on 30-year Treasury bonds touched 5.24% after Warsh made good on his promise to pare back guidance that, in his…
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Warsh's Fed holds, but Trump stands by his man
Trump cares less about any specific outcome than about declaring victory, and in getting Warsh in and Powell out, Trump…
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US emissions reductions fall short of Biden-era goals
The US is on track to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by only 27-41% below 2005 levels by 2040, a new report found.
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US lawmakers advance bill that targets Russian oil buyers
The proposal will face tough questions about whether it really helps Ukraine or merely empowers President Donald…
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Oil prices hold steady as Iran war expands
The US and Iran renewed attacks while two vessels were hit in a suspected drone attack in Egypt.
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Ebola outbreak sparks global vaccine race
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations is financing the first trials for an experimental jab, while Oxford…
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France to deport Russian journalist accused of publishing propaganda
The case has laid bare Europe’s dilemma in carrying out its strategic objectives while upholding its liberal values.
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Saudi economy shrinks in second quarter with hit to oil output
The non-oil economy, the main engine of job creation and economic diversification, expanded on an annual basis.
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A comic novel about a failing actor
Luke Kennard’s Booker-longlisted “Black Bag” is “full of zinging one-liners," The Guardian wrote.
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Cuba loosens private sector controls to fend off humanitarian crisis
Living conditions in the Caribbean island have deteriorated sharply since Washington tightened its energy embargo on…
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Iraqi drones fired at Saudi oil facilities reminiscent of Gulf War
The drones fired by Iraqi militia at Saudi oil facilities this week are a reminder of times when the Gulf states’…
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Trump eyes more AI restrictions following OpenAI's model going rogue
More than 1,200 AI company employees signed a petition calling for “governance tools” to “buy time to address emerging…
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European soccer officials eye Qatari challenger for FIFA's top job amid turmoil
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s efforts to bring in private investors to the World Cup has triggered a revolt among…
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China and Russia exert covert influence in the Iran war
The pair are putting their long-standing economic and military ties with Tehran to use, in part to make life difficult…
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Tech giants see diverging results from the AI buildout
Samsung’s chipmaking division posted a 250-fold increase in quarterly operating profit, while Meta announced an $8…
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Saudi soccer enters an era of prudent spending
The sport’s bosses are coming to terms with losses at the club level and an underachieving national team.
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Midterm election fears run high, poll finds
Nearly seven in 10 US adults worry about politicians pressuring election officials to change results, according to…
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