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Trump considers 25% tariff on imported cars
US president threatens to intensify trade war with levies on drugs and semiconductors, too
Brazil charges ex-president Bolsonaro over coup plot
Attorney-general accuses hard-right politician in connection with plan to assassinate rival Lula
Not just Alibaba’s Jack Ma: Who’s who at the summit seen as a ‘symbolic’ end to China’s crackdown on tech
Huawei’s Ren Zhengfei, BYD’s Wang Chuanfu, and Xiaomi’s Lei Jun were among the leading tech executives that met Xi Jinping ...
The dietary supplements you think are improving your health may be damaging your liver, research warns
This doesn’t mean you should immediately toss out your protein powder or vitamin D capsules. Read More
BlackRock halts meetings with companies after SEC cracks down on ESG
Regulator’s rules are part of a broader effort to rein in the power of largest fund managers
Trump signals Ukraine should hold elections as part of Russia peace deal
Remarks come hours after first high-level talks between Washington and Moscow since its invasion
Nike launches new fitness brand with Kim Kardashian’s Skims
The first NikeSkims collection will debut in the spring, Kardashian said in a statement. Read More
Argentine President Javier Milei endorsed a memecoin that lost $4 billion in hours. Now a judge is investigating him for fraud
Milei’s memecoin foray has led to a flood of finger-pointing over who was responsible for the cryptocurrency’s crash. Read More
AI security risks are in the spotlight—but hackers say models are still alarmingly easy to attack
One of the biggest AI vibe shifts of 2025 so far is the sudden, massive pivot from AI “safety” to ...
Behind the scenes of this tech millionaire’s ‘Don’t Die’ summit as extreme biohacking becomes a dominant wellness trend
Health nuts and skeptics alike gathered for a day of learning not to die. Read More
Here’s a look into Silicon Valley’s ‘executive psychedelic slumber parties’ that cost over $3,000
Fortune 100 executives are reportedly taking advantage of the psychedelic drug to expand their thinking. Read More
Elon Musk isn’t in charge of DOGE or even an employee of it, White House says
A legal filing claims Musk has no formal authority to make decisions and seeks to create distance between the president ...
KFC parent to relocate some corporate staff, centralize offices
Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill will remain headquartered in Irvine. Read More
Former OpenAI technology chief Mira Murati launches rival start-up
Thinking Machines Lab to focus on making artificial intelligence ‘more widely understood’
DOGE reportedly fired the FDA employees who were reviewing clinical trials for Elon Musk’s Neuralink
The FDA approved human clinical trials for Neuralink’s brain implants in May 2023. Read More
Southwest to cut 15% of corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
The layoffs challenge Southwest’s philosophy that happy employees would lead to happy customers, profitability and happy Southwest shareholders. Read More
Alphabet AI workers were illegally silenced about pay, complaint alleges
“We’re working on a product that is so valuable to Google… When we advocate for better conditions and challenge the ...
Appeals court blocks student loan relief for 8 million borrowers, keeping Biden-era SAVE program on ice
Student loan relief faces another setback as U.S. appeals court rules that the Biden administration overstepped its powers by granting ...
Donald Trump is giving out $50 worth of his memecoin to people who previously bought other merchandise
$TRUMP has lost nearly 80% of its value since launching last month. Read More
Republicans consider slashing Medicaid—a move that could siphon billions from the health care coverage offered to the poorest Americans
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, threatening health care coverage for some of the 80 million adults ...
Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati finally unveils her Thinking Machines Lab startup — and a leadership team stacked with former OpenAI colleagues
Former OpenAI chief technology officer Mira Murati, who departed the company in September 2024, has formally announced her new AI ...
High ranking U.S. and Russian officials’ ‘preliminary meeting’ on Ukraine war could have broad implications for the fate of Ukraine and the business world
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the officials agreed to four principles. Read More
Saudi Arabia’s PIF seeks to evict Benko family from Innsbruck mansion
Demand by one of Signa Group’s largest creditors comes after property entrepreneur arrested for alleged embezzlement
Philippines ‘deeply disturbed’ by incident over shoal disputed by China
Manila’s foreign secretary says he is reassured by US commitment to alliance amid tensions with Beijing
Europe and the crumbling Atlantic alliance
The continent has been shocked by Trump’s antagonism but not yet jolted into action on defence
Cars could get more expensive again as tariff-loving Trump warns automakers: You’re next
The new administration is preparing to bypass Congress and unilaterally increase the 2.5% duty levied on most new light duty ...
Europe needs big defence players to catch up with US, says Belgian minister
Theo Francken says bloc’s fragmentation and high costs push European governments towards US weapons
UK Treasury rejects farmers’ proposed compromise on inheritance tax
Government will not back down on reforms outlined at Budget, industry told during meeting with officials
Elon Musk signals he wants DOGE to audit Fort Knox
Social media post asks “Who is confirming that gold wasn’t stolen from Fort Knox?” Read More
Spotify reportedly poised to launch a higher-priced tier for subscribers
Would you pay $6 more per month for higher fidelity? Read More
