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How ‘Superman’ and a string of hits rescued Warner Bros. from a box office slump

ENTERTAINMENT

How ‘Superman’ and a string of hits rescued Warner Bros. from a box office slump

The studio behind ‘Superman’ has staged a historic turnaround after a string of flops left it reeling earlier this year.

How Trump’s tariffs are pushing America’s allies toward each other — and away from the US

WORLD

How Trump’s tariffs are pushing America’s allies toward each other — and away from the US

Facing 30% tariffs from Washington, the European Union and other allies are forging a new world order in trade.

Why China is paying people to upgrade phones, cars, and appliances

WORLD

Why China is paying people to upgrade phones, cars, and appliances

Chinese government-backed scheme will boost sales of smartphones, appliances, and EVs, but sustainability issues raise concerns.

Why even China’s top graduates are struggling to find jobs

WORLD

Why even China’s top graduates are struggling to find jobs

Elite degrees, stacked résumés, and multiple internships no longer guarantee employment in China’s fragile post-pandemic economy.

Biden insists autopen accusations as “ridiculous and false”, insists he authorized every pardon

WORLD

Biden insists autopen accusations as “ridiculous and false”, insists he authorized every pardon

Former president says he made every decision, as investigations intensify into autopen use and cognitive fitness.

How European firms allegedly copied Ukraine’s battle-tested drones—according to Skyeton

WORLD

How European firms allegedly copied Ukraine’s battle-tested drones—according to Skyeton

Skyeton CEO warns that battlefield-tested UAV technology can’t be copied overnight, urges Western investment in Ukrainian production.

The Epstein footage was meant to end conspiracy theories. Here's why it didn’t

WORLD

The Epstein footage was meant to end conspiracy theories. Here's why it didn’t

Instead of ending conspiracy theories, the government's video release raises more questions.

Why Trump is accusing Fed Chair Powell of lying—and what it means for interest rates

WORLD

Why Trump is accusing Fed Chair Powell of lying—and what it means for interest rates

White House advisors allege Powell misled US Congress about building expenses as they search for legal grounds to unseat him.

Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI eyes $200 billion—despite Grok controversy and political fallout

BUSINESS

Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI eyes $200 billion—despite Grok controversy and political fallout

The AI startup behind the controversial Grok chatbot is in early talks to raise billions, with backing from Saudi Arabia’s PIF.

Kraft Heinz is splitting up—here’s what’s driving the $20 billion breakup

BUSINESS

Kraft Heinz is splitting up—here’s what’s driving the $20 billion breakup

A decade after the megamerger of Kraft and Heinz, the packaged food powerhouse is preparing to break up amid shifting consumer tastes and mounting financial pressure.

The EU is planning new taxes on big business, e-waste, and imports—here’s what it means

WORLD

The EU is planning new taxes on big business, e-waste, and imports—here’s what it means

From e-waste to ecommerce and big business, the EU is drafting bold new revenue tools—here’s what’s at stake.

Why the Pentagon is investing $400 million in a rare earths company to counter China

WORLD

Why the Pentagon is investing $400 million in a rare earths company to counter China

The US government takes an unusual equity stake in MP Materials to secure supply chains for weapons and tech.

Why New York’s richest donors are scrambling to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor

WORLD

Why New York’s richest donors are scrambling to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor

With no clear opponent and rising panic in the financial world, anti-Mamdani efforts intensify ahead of a high-stakes general election.

Why the Trump administration is firing hundreds at the State Department after Supreme Court ruling

WORLD

Why the Trump administration is firing hundreds at the State Department after Supreme Court ruling

Supreme Court clears path for mass layoffs across federal agencies; first wave to hit domestic workforce.

Why Harvard is planning a conservative institute amid pressure from Trump

WORLD

Why Harvard is planning a conservative institute amid pressure from Trump

Talks intensify over a Hoover-style academic center as the university faces federal threats.

AI-generated child sexual abuse content is surging — and overwhelming law enforcement

WORLD

AI-generated child sexual abuse content is surging — and overwhelming law enforcement

A disturbing rise in lifelike, synthetic child exploitation imagery is exposing legal gaps and pushing global agencies to the brink.

What we know about Iran’s surviving nuclear stockpile after US and Israeli strikes

WORLD

What we know about Iran’s surviving nuclear stockpile after US and Israeli strikes

Despite massive bombings, some near-weapons-grade uranium appears intact—fueling concerns of a new nuclear hide-and-seek era.

Six US Secret Service agents suspended over Trump rally shooting — critics say it’s not enough

WORLD

Six US Secret Service agents suspended over Trump rally shooting — critics say it’s not enough

One year after the Butler assassination attempt, internal tensions erupt as accountability falls on junior agents while leadership changes face scrutiny.

The FBI is using polygraphs to find critics of its Director Kash Patel

WORLD

The FBI is using polygraphs to find critics of its Director Kash Patel

Aggressive loyalty tests, internal purges, and politicized leadership are transforming the FBI under Trump’s new appointees, insiders warn.

Why the US military is racing to defend against a new wave of drone warfare

WORLD

Why the US military is racing to defend against a new wave of drone warfare

After deadly attacks and warnings from Ukraine and Israel’s drone strategies, the Pentagon is scrambling to adapt to a fast-moving threat.

Why your coffee costs more: Lavazza says hedge funds are to blame

WORLD

Why your coffee costs more: Lavazza says hedge funds are to blame

Italian coffee giant says speculators sparked ‘unbelievable’ disruptions, with consumers and roasters paying the price.

A new trade war heats up: Trump’s copper tariffs spark global tension

WORLD

A new trade war heats up: Trump’s copper tariffs spark global tension

Proposed 50% import levy sparks fears of weakened demand and investment uncertainty in key mining nations.

Revolut’s billion-dollar push to become a global banking powerhouse

WORLD

Revolut’s billion-dollar push to become a global banking powerhouse

The UK fintech giant is in talks to raise $1 billion as it targets US market and banking growth.

From movies to live races: Apple bets big on Formula 1

ENTERTAINMENT

From movies to live races: Apple bets big on Formula 1

Tech giant challenges ESPN for F1 coverage following success of Brad Pitt racing film.

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