Trump Administration Secures Taiwan Trade Agreement With 15% Tariff Rate
Trump administration secures new Taiwan trade deal setting 15% tariffs and boosting U.S. semiconductor investment.
McDonald's Tests High-Protein Menu Items To Attract GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Users
McDonald's tests high-protein menu items to appeal to customers using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
China's Auto Regulator Issues New Rules To Stop Race-to-the-Bottom Pricing
China's market regulator introduces new rules to curb automakers' price wars after passenger car sales drop nearly 20% in January.
Mercedes-Benz Earnings Plunge 57% After $1.2 Billion Tariff Hit
Mercedes-Benz reports a 57% profit drop in 2025 after a $1.2 billion tariff hit and warns of ongoing industry challenges.
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Beer Giant Heineken To Eliminate Up To 6,000 Roles, Sees Slower Growth
Heineken plans to cut up to 6,000 jobs worldwide as it faces slower growth and industry challenges in 2026.
Spirit Airlines Plans Aircraft Auction Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
Spirit Airlines seeks court approval to auction 20 Airbus jets to reduce debt and streamline operations amid bankruptcy.
Bank Of America Accused Of 'Reckless Disregard' In Jeffrey Epstein Sex Trafficking Case
A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit accusing Bank of America of ignoring red flags tied to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking can move forward to trial.
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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.
Democratic Rep. Slams Trump Over Tariffs On Countries Sending Oil To Cuba: 'Designed To Cause a Humanitarian Collapse'
US Seizes Record $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Global 'Pig Butchering' Scheme Linked to Chen Zhi
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.
Seized US Canned Food Company Looks to China, North Korea as Russian Sales Crash
China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports, Launches Google Antitrust Probe
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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.
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'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Says These Entry-Level Jobs Will Be First to Be Replaced
Geoffrey Hinton warns graduates that AI is doubling in power every seven months, threatening entry-level jobs in call centres, marketing, and journalism with imminent replacement.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Tops Jamie Dimon With $47 Million Pay Package
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon earned a record $47 million in 2025, surpassing JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon.
Fashion Legend Valentino Garavani Dead at 93, Foundation Confirms
Fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93, with tributes pouring in for the iconic designer known for timeless glamour and Valentino red.
