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Reddit steps up fight to keep AI-generated content out as it becomes a key training ground for tech giants
With its vast trove of human conversations now powering AI tools, Reddit tightens verification to ensure its authenticity remains intact.
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Investors pull billions from long-term US bonds amid fiscal jitters and Trump tax plan
Massive outflows signal mounting unease over America’s debt trajectory, inflation risks, and the future of Treasuries.
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Microsoft and OpenAI clash over future access to advanced AI
Challenges in defining artificial general intelligence threaten future of historic tech alliance.
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Zohran Mamdani defeats Andrew Cuomo in stunning New York mayoral primary upset
Young socialist rides grassroots wave to overtake Democratic establishment in historic victory.
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Trump may name new Fed chair early to push for faster rate cuts
US President considers naming successor months ahead of Powell’s term end amid frustration over slow pace of rate cuts.
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Wall Street scrambles as socialist Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral primary
Zohran Mamdani’s shocking primary win triggers financial elite’s fears of a political and economic upheaval.
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Iran may have moved enriched uranium before US strike, raising fears of secret nuclear effort
Despite massive US and Israeli bombings, Iran’s weapons-grade uranium stockpile may remain intact and hidden.
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Israeli markets defy war fears as investors bet on lasting security gains
Despite missile strikes and rising tensions, Tel Aviv stocks surge on renewed confidence in Israel’s strategy and US support.
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Why Israeli markets are rallying even as missiles fall on Tel Aviv
Confidence in military strategy and US support outweighs fears of escalation, investors say.
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Arab leaders warn of catastrophe as US strikes on Iran raise spectre of wider war
Gulf states urge de-escalation, fear becoming battlegrounds amid regional realignment and growing backlash against Trump’s decision.
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US faces net migration decline for first time in over 50 years amid Trump deportation push
Economists warn of labour shortages, inflation risk as immigration reverses under stricter enforcement policies.
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Trump allies report millions in earnings from media, legal, and political ventures tied to his rise
Financial disclosures reveal how a loyal network of aides and operatives built a lucrative parallel ecosystem around Trump’s return to Washington.
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Israel’s Iran attack rattles oil markets, puts spotlight on Saudi output and US ties
Trump’s Middle East strategy faces test as crude prices spike and Opec+ production gains draw scrutiny.
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Lawyers and accountants fight back as Trump tax bill targets SALT workaround
Professional services firms say targeted crackdown is unfair and threatens small business parity.
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US travel slowdown raises red flags for economy as consumers cut back
Lower bookings, declining air traffic, and cautious spending suggest weakening consumer confidence.
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Israel attacks Iran's gas facilities, fuelling fears of wider energy war
Targeted raids designed to cut domestic fuel supply, but threats of Gulf escalation hang over oil markets.
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Israel’s airstrikes damage Iran’s nuclear sites, but underground enrichment remains intact
Analysts say Israeli strikes hit aboveground infrastructure but failed to cripple Iran’s ability to make a nuclear bomb.
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Trump administration halts immigration raids on farms and hotels after industry backlash
Hospitality and agricultural sectors see relief as ICE told to pause workplace arrests in key industries.
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Meta AI’s public feed is exposing private user confessions — and raising privacy concerns
As users seek emotional support from chatbots, many unknowingly share deeply personal content in public view.
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Iran vows retaliation as Israel prepares more strikes and US support looms in background
Tehran faces tough choices amid mounting losses, internal disruption, and the threat of overwhelming Israeli air power.
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UK deploys fighter jets to Middle East amid Iranian threats against British bases
The UK is deploying fighter jets to the Middle East as a precaution amid Iranian threats, while urging de-escalation and signalling possible support for Israel.
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Israel strikes Iran’s Natanz facility in bold bid to halt nuclear progress
Attack targets heart of Iran’s enrichment program but full impact remains uncertain.
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Beijing delays approval of $35bn Synopsys-Ansys semiconductor deal amid chip export tensions
China’s antitrust regulator holds up US chip industry merger after Trump tightens export controls.
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Western companies raise alarm over China’s demand for sensitive data in rare earths trade
Beijing’s export controls require disclosure of business secrets as firms scramble for critical materials.
