2025q2-issue
Brent Falls To Pre-War Levels As Trump Contradicts Tehran On Hormuz Tolls, Nuclear Inspections
"NO TOLLS, NO INSURANCE & COSTS"... as the glaring contradictions remain...
Judge Blocks SNAP Restrictions On Sugary Drinks, Candy
The judge said the USDA lacked authority to waive the federal definition of food under the SNAP program.
Meta Developing Prediction Market App Called "Arena" To Compete With Polymarket, Kalshi
Unlike traditional prediction market platforms such as Polymarket or Kalshi, users would likely rely on a video game-like points system instead of cash, although the company has not ruled out the eventual use of real-money betting...
Israel Sets 3 Key 'Conditions' For Ending Occupation Of South Lebanon
"until Hezbollah disarms, we aren't moving a millimeter."
Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs As AI Adoption Deepens And Credit Risk Flashes GFC-Era Highs
"Our periodic workforce restructurings and reorganizations can be disruptive."
Starmer’s successor will be swallowed by the same trap
Andy Burnham inherits a restless country, vague promises, and no margin for error
The ‘Tiffany’s father’ gambit: Inside the secret US deal to carve up Libya
US actions are freezing rather than resolving the country’s divisions
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Meta Developing Prediction Market App Called "Arena" To Compete With Polymarket, Kalshi
Unlike traditional prediction market platforms such as Polymarket or Kalshi, users would likely rely on a video game-like points system instead of cash, although the company has not ruled out the eventual use of real-money betting...
Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs As AI Adoption Deepens And Credit Risk Flashes GFC-Era Highs
"Our periodic workforce restructurings and reorganizations can be disruptive."
Chevron Lands 20-Year Deal To Power Microsoft's AI Expansion
The project, known as Project Kilby, is expected to begin generating power in 2028 and eventually reach 2.67 gigawatts—enough electricity for more than 530,000 Texas homes...
Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as SoftBank exits for $325 million
Hyundai Motor Group is acquiring SoftBank's remaining 9.65% stake in Boston Dynamics for $325 million, completing its full ownership of the robotics company. The deal closes as Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot enters commercial deployment and the broader humanoid race intensifies against Tesla Optimus and Figure AI. SoftBank exits to redeploy capital toward its $41 billion OpenAI bet and AI infrastructure.
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