Pete Hegseth

AWS, Microsoft, NVIDIA Are Giving Pentagon Access To Their AI Tech, While Anthropic Remains Out

Three new companies have secured a new contract with the Pentagon, but Anthropic remains out of the equation.


Donald Trump Decides To Lift Whisky Tariffs After Four-Day State Visit Of King Charles III And Queen Camilla

US President Trump cancels whisky tariffs after King Charles' visit, signaling improved US-UK trade relations. The move is expected to benefit the Scotch whisky industry and ease trade tensions.

Spirit Airlines Shutting Down: Thousands Of Jobs Face Devastating Loss Without A Rescue Deal

Spirit Airlines is shutting down, risking travel disruptions and job losses. Major airlines prepare contingency plans, while ticket prices may rise without Spirit's competitive influence.

Car Dealerships 'Terrified' As Tesla's Direct Sales Threaten Industry Future

Tesla's direct sales model is disrupting traditional car dealerships, prompting fears of diminished roles as more automakers adopt this approach, reshaping the automotive industry's future.


Editor's Pick

US-AUTOMOTIVE-FORD

Ford Motor Company Wins $1.3B Tariff Refund In Major Government Reversal

Ford Motor Company expects a $1.3 billion tariff refund after a Supreme Court ruling, boosting profits despite ongoing trade cost pressures.

Elon Musk’s Historic Pay Deal Faces Fierce Pushback From Shareholders

Elon Musk Accuses Sam Altman Of 'Bait And Switch' In High-Stakes Court Case

Elon Musk accused Sam Altman of a "bait and switch" over OpenAI's direction during a heated court trial in California, escalating tensions in the high-stakes legal battle.

Spirit Airlines Offers Early Departure Packages to Salaried Employees: Here's Why

Spirit Airlines Faces Possible Collapse As Bailout Negotiations Hit Roadblock

Spirit Airlines faces possible collapse as $500 million bailout talks stall, with creditors blocking a key government rescue plan.


Regions

EU Moves Up Plan to Tax Cheap Chinese Online Imports

EU Faces 'Transitional Period' After Trump's New Import Surcharge Shakes Trade Deal

A months-long transitional period looms in transatlantic trade as President Donald Trump's new import surcharge threatens last year's U.S.-EU trade deal.



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

Meta Raids $12B AI Startup Thinking Machines Lab, Snags Founding

Meta Raids $12B AI Startup Thinking Machines Lab, Snags Founding Engineers in Talent War

Meta hires key engineers from Mira Murati's $12B AI startup, highlighting an intensifying talent war as top firms compete for elite AI expertise.

Netflix Celebrates The Opening Of Its Production Hub In Madrid

Reed Hastings to Exit Netflix Board in 2026, Marking End of an Era for Streaming Pioneer

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings will step down from the board in June, closing a historic chapter as the streaming giant enters a new leadership era.

Tim Sweeney Slammed for 'Out of Touch' Layoff Comment

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Slammed for 'Out of Touch' Layoff Comment After 1,000 Job Cuts

Tim Sweeney faces backlash after calling laid-off Epic Games employees "once-in-a-lifetime talent. Many people think there's something wrong with this tone.