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Trump Defends Justice Department Subpoenas Amid Leak Investigation Involving Google

Former President Donald Trump recently defended the Department of Justice’s decision to issue subpoenas to journalists and tech giants as part of an aggressive criminal investigation into classified information leaks. The inquiry centers around the unauthorized disclosure of security details concerning a newly proposed presidential aircraft. The controversy intensified when court filings revealed that tech […]

Banking, Economy, Finance, Stocks

The Hidden Force Driving Up Your Mortgage: How Bond Investors Control Consumer Borrowing Costs

While the Federal Reserve dictates short-term benchmark interest rates, bond investors hold massive sway over long-term consumer debt, including mortgages and auto loans. These consumer loans are closely tied to the yield of the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond, which recently climbed to 4.7%, marking its highest level since January 2025. When Treasury yields rise, consumer […]

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Paramount Extends Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Deadline Amid Antitrust Scrutiny

Paramount has agreed to extend the potential closing date for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to as late as June 2027. This significant extension comes as the proposed merger faces a legal challenge from a coalition of state attorneys general concerned about antitrust implications. Initially, Paramount had aimed to finalize the transaction by […]

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Waymo and Uber to End Exclusive Robotaxi Partnership in Atlanta and Austin by 2028

Uber and Alphabet-backed autonomous vehicle pioneer Waymo are set to dissolve their exclusive operational partnership in Atlanta and Austin, Texas, by early 2028. The impending shift marks a significant evolution in the rapidly expanding robotaxi sector, highlighting Waymo’s growing confidence and independent market traction across the United States. For the past three years, the two […]

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Elon Musk Sees $130 Billion Wealth Drop as Tesla and SpaceX Stocks Plunge

Elon Musk faced one of his most challenging financial weeks as market valuation drops across his primary ventures erased roughly $130 billion from his personal net worth. Electric vehicle pioneer Tesla registered an 18% slump for the week, closing at $313.03 per share—marking its sharpest weekly downturn since 2022. Concurrently, space flight company SpaceX saw […]

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AI Spending Spree Puts Tech Giants’ Credit Quality Under Scrutiny, Warns Moody’s

The relentless pursuit of artificial intelligence dominance is forcing major technology firms to undertake unprecedented levels of spending, potentially impacting their creditworthiness, according to a new analysis from Moody’s Ratings. Companies like Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft, often referred to as hyperscalers, are shifting from asset-light, software-focused business models to capital-intensive, hardware-heavy operations. This transition […]

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Trump’s New Global Tariffs Face Immediate Legal Fire Over Forced Labor Pretext Claims

The Trump administration’s aggressive trade agenda has hit another immediate legal roadblock. Hours after implementing sweeping new tariffs on imports from more than 80 countries, the administration was hit with a lawsuit challenging the legality of the measures. The new duties, which target nations representing over 99% of U.S. import trade, were officially enacted under […]

Business, Space, Stocks, Technology

SpaceX Successfully Executes Starship Test Flight, Deploying Next-Generation Satellites

SpaceX achieved a major milestone this week by launching its massive Starship rocket on its 13th test flight from the Starbase facility in Texas. The highly anticipated launch, which followed minor technical and weather-related delays, marks a critical step forward for Elon Musk’s aerospace company as it advances its ambitious commercial and interplanetary strategies. During […]

Cryptocurrency, Finance, Stocks, Technology

Ethena Tests Key $0.085 Support Following $26.4 Million Wallet Transfer

Ethena (ENA) is currently hovering near a critical technical support threshold of $0.085 following significant on-chain activity involving a $26.4 million transfer. On-chain monitoring reveals that a custody wallet associated with the project moved approximately 290 million ENA tokens to a personal address previously tied to exchange deposits on major trading platforms such as Binance […]

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EU Charges TikTok Over Failure to Safeguard Children’s Online Safety

European Union regulators have formally charged TikTok with violating landmark digital content laws, claiming the social media platform’s design fails to adequately protect young users from online predators and cyberbullying. The preliminary findings, issued under the Digital Services Act (DSA), highlight key vulnerabilities in how account privacy and visibility settings are configured for minors. According […]