President Donald Trump Pursues Taiwan Trade Agreement To Expand US Chipmaker Operations
President Trump pushes a new Taiwan trade deal aimed at boosting U.S. chipmaking and expanding training for American workers.
AI's Workforce Disruption Not Just Tech Jobs, MIT Study Warns
MIT's new Iceberg Index shows AI could already replace 11.7% of U.S. jobs, affecting far more than just tech roles.
Medicare Drug Price Reductions Expected To Save Taxpayers Billions, Officials Say
Medicare's newly negotiated drug price cuts will save taxpayers billions while lowering costs for millions of seniors.
Amazon Prevented From Being Regulated Under New York's Controversial Labor Law
A federal judge blocks New York from enforcing a new labor law against Amazon, citing federal authority over private-sector disputes.
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Campbell's Executive Accused Of Mocking 'Poor People' Who Eat Company Products
Campbell's executive is accused of mocking "poor people" who eat the company's products, sparking a lawsuit and internal investigation.

Apollo, BlackRock, And Loomis Sayles Accused Of Collusion In US Debt Market
A lawsuit claims Apollo, BlackRock, and other major lenders colluded to block Optimum Communications from refinancing its debt.

ByHeart Infant Formula Recall Expands After Botulism Bacteria Found In Labs
ByHeart expands its infant formula recall after tests detect botulism-causing bacteria linked to illnesses in dozens of babies.
Investors
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 imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Canada's trade restrictions on Chinese products.
Novo Nordisk CEO Faces Investigation After Senate Reveals Ozempic And Wegovy Cost Up To 13 Times More In The US
Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen will face a Senate hearing over the high prices of weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic in the US.
China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports, Launches Google Antitrust Probe
China Bans Taiwan’s Fruit and Seafood Imports, Igniting Trade Dispute
Deals
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 Shock: Biographer Criticises CEO For Firing People Instead Of Government Reform
Biographer Walter Isaacson claims Elon Musk bungled a chance for US government reform, criticising his staff relief streak. Musk responded by promising to share his own account.

Viral Ex-DoorDash Employee Criminally Charged, Faces Possible 10-Year Prison Time
Olivia Henderson, the former DoorDash employee who accused a customer of sexual assault, was arrested and criminally charged.

Within 10 Years, Many Jobs Could Vanish, Warns DeepSeek Senior Researcher at a Chinese Conference
DeepSeek senior researcher Chen Deli has warned that AI could replace most human jobs within a decade, urging tech firms to act as "guardians of humanity" during his speech at the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China.



















