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Sen. Thom Tillis Announces Retirement After Voting Against Trump’s Tax Megabill

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Calder Monroe

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NATO Deepens Ties With Commercial Space Sector in Major Strategic Shift

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China Pushes AIIB to Deepen Belt and Road Ties Amid Shifting Global Alliances

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Europe Must Assert Global Leadership as U.S. Relations Grow Strained, Warns Former Italian PM

Personal Finance

Gen Z Defies the Housing Crisis: How Young Americans Are Carving a Path to Homeownership

Amid high prices, low inventory, and rising rates, a new generation is rewriting the rules of real estate

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Congress Pushes Controversial Medicaid Work Rules in Sweeping GOP Bill

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could strip coverage from millions by requiring Medicaid recipients to prove 80 hours of work each month — with experts warning of widespread harm to low-income Americans.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Mortgage Rates Hover Near 7% as Market Activity Remains Sluggish

Homebuyers face stagnant interest rates, elevated home prices, and tight inventory, keeping demand and refinancing in a narrow range despite broader economic and geopolitical shifts.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Economy

Venice Set to Gain Over $1.1 Billion from Bezos-Sanchez Wedding

Amazon founder’s extravagant celebration draws global spotlight—and controversy—to Italy’s floating city

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Trump Warns Zohran Mamdani to 'Fall in Line' or Risk Losing Federal Funds as NYC Mayoral Bid Gains Momentum

Former president threatens financial repercussions if newly rising Democratic candidate pursues progressive policies

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

China’s Industrial Profits See Sharpest Drop in 7 Months, Signaling Deepening Deflation Pressures

Despite stronger retail growth and a 5.2% GDP pace, May's 9.1% plunge in industrial profits reveals persistent headwinds from weak demand, falling prices, and sector-wide price wars

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Investing

JPMorgan Chase Expands Mobile App with Bond Trading Tools as It Eyes $1 Trillion in Managed Assets

The U.S. banking giant introduces new fixed-income features to attract active investors and challenge online brokerage leaders in the trillion-dollar wealth management race.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Spotify’s Daniel Ek Leads $694 Million Funding Surge Into AI Defense Startup Helsing

With rising global conflicts fueling demand for military tech, Helsing secures one of Europe’s largest defense sector investments to date.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Spotify Founder Daniel Ek Leads Nearly $700 Million Investment in European Defense AI Startup Helsing

Amid escalating global conflicts and soaring defense tech demand, Helsing secures one of Europe’s largest defense funding rounds, led by Daniel Ek’s venture firm Prima Materia.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

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Gen Z Defies the Housing Crisis: How Young Americans Are Carving a Path to Homeownership

Amid high prices, low inventory, and rising rates, a new generation is rewriting the rules of real estate

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

America’s Race Against Time: Losing the Rare Earth War to China

As China tightens its grip on global critical minerals, U.S. efforts remain fragmented and far behind

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Trump Warns Zohran Mamdani to 'Fall in Line' or Risk Losing Federal Funds as NYC Mayoral Bid Gains Momentum

Former president threatens financial repercussions if newly rising Democratic candidate pursues progressive policies

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Nvidia Executives Sell Over $1 Billion in Stock Amid Soaring Market Valuations

CEO Jensen Huang and other insiders offload shares as Nvidia reaches new highs, intensifying investor scrutiny

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Sen. Thom Tillis Announces Retirement After Voting Against Trump’s Tax Megabill

North Carolina Republican’s exit sets the stage for a high-stakes 2026 Senate race amid deep party divisions

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Asia-Pacific Markets End Mixed Amid Fresh Economic Data and Global Trade Tensions

Investors react to China’s manufacturing slowdown, Japanese growth momentum, and U.S. market rally as regional indexes diverge

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

China’s Factory Activity Shrinks for Third Month Despite Stimulus Push

Weaker consumer demand and deflation weigh on recovery as industrial growth shows mixed signals

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Trump Says Billionaire-Led Group Is Ready to Buy TikTok

With a looming divestment deadline, the future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs on Beijing's approval and high-stakes investor negotiations

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Canada Halts Digital Services Tax After Trump Cuts Off Trade Talks

Ottawa reverses course on controversial 3% tech tax amid mounting U.S. pressure and trade negotiation fallout

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

UK Car Exports Gain Tariff Relief in New U.S. Trade Deal, but Steel Negotiations Still Ongoing

Britain secures a critical win for its auto industry under a new U.S. tariff structure, while talks continue on easing duties for steel and aluminum exports

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Elon Musk Removes Tesla’s VP of Manufacturing Omead Afshar Amid Sales Decline

Afshar’s exit follows ongoing challenges in Tesla’s key markets as company faces leadership shakeups and market pressures

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Apple Unveils Complex App Store Fee Structure to Avert 500 Million Euro EU Fine

New European policies introduce layered fees for developers amid ongoing scrutiny under the Digital Markets Act

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Microsoft Retires the Iconic Blue Screen of Death, Introducing a Sleek Black Restart Screen

Windows 11 24H2 users will soon see a redesigned, faster unexpected restart experience as Microsoft modernizes one of its most recognizable error screens

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

McCormick Strategizes Around Tariff Risks to Agricultural Sourcing

With 90% of U.S. products made domestically but ingredients sourced globally, McCormick sharpens focus on mitigating tariff impact while maintaining strong consumer demand

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Crane Collapse at SpaceX Starbase Under Federal Investigation Amid Safety Concerns

OSHA launches probe into the latest incident at Elon Musk’s Texas launch site, as SpaceX faces growing scrutiny over safety record, regulatory cuts, and project setbacks

Contributor:

Junia Wells

China’s Industrial Profits See Sharpest Drop in 7 Months, Signaling Deepening Deflation Pressures

Despite stronger retail growth and a 5.2% GDP pace, May's 9.1% plunge in industrial profits reveals persistent headwinds from weak demand, falling prices, and sector-wide price wars

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

UK Car Thefts Surge as Stolen Vehicles Leave the Country Within 24 Hours, Fueling a £1.77 Billion Crime Industry

Organized criminal gangs are exploiting technological loopholes and weak export checks to rapidly smuggle everyday British cars overseas, as vehicle thefts rise 75% in a decade

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

NATO Deepens Ties With Commercial Space Sector in Major Strategic Shift

With defense spending targets rising to 5% of GDP by 2035, NATO unveils its first Commercial Space Strategy — opening major opportunities for private firms in surveillance, communications, and security infrastructure

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son Bets Big on OpenAI with $33 Billion Commitment, Says He Always Wanted Microsoft’s Role

Son unveils massive AI ambitions, revealing plans to position SoftBank as a leader in artificial superintelligence and voicing regret over missing out on backing OpenAI before Microsoft

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

UK Auto Production Plunges to Lowest May Output Since 1949 Amid Trump-Era Tariff Fallout

British vehicle manufacturing hit by a 32.8% drop in May as exports to the U.S. and EU collapse, with trade policy and structural shifts driving the worst non-Covid performance in over 70 years

Contributor:

Junia Wells

China Quietly Defies U.S. Sanctions to Remain Iran’s Top Oil Buyer — And That’s Unlikely to Change

Through transshipment tactics, yuan payments, and a sprawling shadow network, China continues to import millions of barrels of Iranian crude despite U.S. pressure and intensifying sanctions

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

U.S. and China Finalize Trade Implementation Deal, Paving Way for Eased Tech and Export Controls

Breakthrough agreement clarifies key provisions of the Geneva framework, with China approving export licenses and the U.S. lifting select restrictions amid renewed economic cooperation

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Salesforce Says AI Now Handles Up to Half of Its Workload

CEO Marc Benioff calls it a "digital labor revolution" as automation reshapes operations, boosts efficiency, and trims workforce

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Trump’s Tariffs Meant to Boost the Dollar — So Why Is It at a Three-Year Low?

Despite promises of stronger U.S. economic dominance, erratic trade policy and investor uncertainty drive the greenback to its weakest point since 2022

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

US Economy Contracts Sharply in Q1 as Consumer Spending Slows

Revised data reveals steeper 0.5% GDP decline, with weak consumption and tariff-induced trade imbalances dragging growth at the start of the year

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

State AGs Push Back as AI Regulation Freeze Sparks Alarm

A proposed 10-year federal moratorium on state-level AI enforcement is drawing fierce bipartisan backlash, with critics warning it could open the floodgates to unchecked abuse by bad actors across industries

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Tianjin Talks Signal a Shift: Global South Eyes New Economic Era

At the World Economic Forum’s “Summer Davos,” leaders and executives reflect on a reshaped global economy—less dependent on the West and increasingly centered on South-South cooperation

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

China Pushes AIIB to Deepen Belt and Road Ties Amid Shifting Global Alliances

As Western financial leadership faces uncertainty, Premier Li Qiang calls on the China-led development bank to align more closely with Beijing’s global infrastructure ambitions

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

IKEA Slashes Global Food Prices and Bets on Affordability to Win Over Cautious Shoppers

As rising inflation and global tariffs squeeze household budgets, the Swedish retail giant launches aggressive pricing strategies, expands in Asia, and taps into China’s growing senior market

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Stumbles at the Box Office, Highlighting Hollywood’s Growing Dependence on Franchises

As original animated films struggle to gain traction, studios lean harder on sequels and familiar IP to meet box office expectations in a highly competitive post-pandemic market

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

H&M Stock Rises on Early Summer Sales Rebound, Eyes Tariff-Driven Price Adjustments

As the Swedish fashion giant battles weak quarterly sales and growing competition, it prepares to raise prices in response to looming U.S. tariffs and shifting global trade dynamics

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Flattery and Foreign Policy: Trump–Rutte Bond Overshadows Historic NATO Defense Pact

While NATO allies agree to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP, all eyes were on the unexpected personal dynamic between Donald Trump and Secretary General Mark Rutte

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

PayPal Enters College Athletics: New Partnership Brings Direct Payments to Student-Athletes

Big Ten and Big 12 teams join forces with PayPal to streamline NIL payments, tuition transactions, and expand digital finance tools on campus

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Congress Pushes Controversial Medicaid Work Rules in Sweeping GOP Bill

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could strip coverage from millions by requiring Medicaid recipients to prove 80 hours of work each month — with experts warning of widespread harm to low-income Americans.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Tesla’s European Sales Plunge 28% as Chinese EV Makers Gain Ground

The U.S. electric vehicle giant loses market share for the fifth consecutive month amid intensifying competition, political backlash, and shifting consumer preferences in Europe.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Andrew Cuomo Concedes NYC Mayoral Primary to Zohran Mamdani Amid Ranked Choice Voting Lead

Mamdani surges with 44% of first-choice votes as Cuomo acknowledges defeat, though his political comeback may still continue through a third-party bid in the general election.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Mortgage Rates Hover Near 7% as Market Activity Remains Sluggish

Homebuyers face stagnant interest rates, elevated home prices, and tight inventory, keeping demand and refinancing in a narrow range despite broader economic and geopolitical shifts.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Sam Altman Slams Iyo Lawsuit as “Silly” After OpenAI Pulls Jony Ive Partnership Post

Legal clash erupts over name rights as OpenAI faces mounting trademark, copyright, and contract lawsuits amid its multi-billion dollar expansion in AI hardware.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Rubrik Set to Acquire AI Startup Predibase in Deal Valued Over $100 Million

The data security firm makes a bold move into the generative AI market with the strategic acquisition of San Francisco-based startup Predibase, aiming to integrate enterprise-grade AI model deployment with secure corporate data management.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Why Greece Is One of NATO’s Top Defense Spenders—Despite Not Being a Military Superpower

Driven by deep-rooted tensions with Turkey and regional instability, Greece continues to allocate over 3% of its GDP to defense—outpacing most NATO allies, even amid doubts about its actual military power.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

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