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Meta's Dina Powell McCormick Resigns From Board After Eight Months

Dina Powell McCormick has resigned from Meta's board after just eight months, with the company confirming her exit and a possible advisory role.


Elon Musk's $55 Billion Tesla Compensation Reinstated By Delaware Supreme Court

The Delaware Supreme Court has reinstated Elon Musk's $55 billion Tesla pay package, reversing a lower court decision that had canceled the deal.

Instacart Agrees To $60 Million Refund To Customers Over Hidden Fees And Misleading Marketing

Instacart will refund $60 million after the FTC found the company misled shoppers with hidden fees, unclear subscriptions, and misleading delivery promises.

Southwest Airlines Offers $67 Tickets On Select Flights In Meme-Inspired Sale

Southwest Airlines is offering $67 domestic flights on select dates in a limited sale inspired by the viral "6-7" internet trend.


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Salad Dressing Recall Hits Costco and Other Retailers Across 27

Salad Dressing Recall Hits Costco And Other Retailers Across 27 States

Thousands of salad dressings, including Caesar and Hidden Valley, are recalled across 27 states due to possible foreign material contamination.

Warner Bros Discovery Reports Nearly $10 Billion Loss as TV Assets Value Plummets

Paramount's Mega Bid For Warner Bros Slammed As 'Illusory' By Board

Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount's $108B takeover bid, backing Netflix's safer deal instead.

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Apple Expands App Store Search Ads With New Placements In 2026

Apple will expand App Store search ads in 2026, adding multiple placements to boost visibility and drive app downloads for developers and advertisers.


Regions

Colombia Gives In To US Deportation Flights To Avoid $53.5B Trade War

Colombian President Petro blocked US deportation flights, prompting Trump's tariff threats, but after escalating tensions, Colombia agreed to accept the flights, avoiding a trade war.


US Seizes Record $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Global 'Pig Butchering' Scheme Linked to Chen Zhi


Seized US Canned Food Company Looks to China, North Korea as Russian Sales Crash

China Retaliates Against Canada with Hefty Tariffs on Key Exports

China Retaliates Against Canada With Hefty Tariffs On Key Exports

China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Canada's trade restrictions on Chinese products.



Funding

AI Startup Funding Surging Despite Sting of High Interest Rates

AI startups are riding a wave of fresh capital in 2025—even as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates at multi-decade highs. Instead of slowing down, the sector is posting some of its boldest funding figures yet, fueled by surging demand for both AI infrastructure and specialized applications.

Cost Over Climate: Australians To Spend AU$80B On Energy Upgrades

On average, households plan to spend AU$7,500 on energy-efficient upgrades over the next five years, which could add up to more than AU$80 billion nationwide. About 50% of Australians want to make their homes eco-friendlier, driven mostly by a desire to reduce energy costs.

Australian Superannuation Funds Rethink US Bets Amid Dollar Volatility

"Like every other fund, we are questioning our exposure to the U.S. It would be fair to say that we've hit peak exposure and will be reducing over time," said John Pearce, chief investment officer of UniSuper, said.

Trump UK Trade Deal Pumps Crypto: $ETH Skyrockets, $BTC Hits $103K, $XRP Surges

President Trump has announced a trade agreement with a long-time ally, pumping crypto prices, including Bitcoin, which had been struggling to return to $100,000 in recent weeks.


People

Elon Musk Teases Tesla Full Self-Driving Model Upgrade Featuring ‘Big’

Elon Musk's Wealth Tops $600 Billion as SpaceX IPO Plans Boost Valuation

Elon Musk becomes the world's first $600 billion billionaire as SpaceX IPO plans drive his fortune higher.

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Channel 4's Myanmar Scam Documentary Forces You to Feel Empathy for Your Scammers

Channel 4 investigation reveals Myanmar scam compounds using trafficked workers under torture threat to steal billions from victims worldwide.

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Apple AI Chief Steps Down Amidst AI, Siri Delays and Setbacks

Apple's AI chief is now stepping down from his post amidst the company's struggles with its AI and Siri developments.