Hormuz fighting widens as U.S. and Iran trade attacks
Oil rose about 4% after U.S. and Iranian strikes intensified uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
By Amanda Ross 1 month agoSection
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Meta raises Louisiana AI data center plan to more than $50 billion
Meta said its Hyperion site in Richland Parish will become a 5GW facility, supported by Louisiana tax incentives and local infrast...
By Sarah Jenkins 1 month ago
Helsing raises $1.8bn as defence technology funding accelerates
The German defence start-up said the round valued it at $18bn and would fund new AI platforms for partner nations.
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
Graham’s death leaves Senate Republicans with gaps on Trump agenda
The South Carolina senator’s death affects voter ID legislation, reconciliation planning, a Justice Department nomination and Ukra...
By Sarah Jenkins 1 month ago
McConnell says fall and pneumonia caused weeks-long Senate absence
The Kentucky Republican said doctors ruled out a heart attack, stroke, concussion and broken bones, but he is not yet returning to...
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
Mace and McMaster emerge in race for Graham’s South Carolina Senate seat
South Carolina will hold an Aug. 11 Republican primary after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death opened a compressed contest for his seat.
By Sarah Jenkins 1 month ago
Late payments can strip RAP student loan borrowers of key subsidies
The new federal income-driven repayment option ties interest relief and principal support to on-time monthly payments.
By Sarah Jenkins 1 month ago
Musk and Altman renew OpenAI feud after Apple trade-secrets suit
The exchange on X followed Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI and came as SpaceX and OpenAI promoted rival AI model releases.
By Amanda Ross 1 month ago
Banks, inflation data and Johnson & Johnson set up key market week
Second-quarter bank earnings and June inflation reports will give investors fresh readings on U.S. demand, credit conditions and r...
By Sarah Jenkins 1 month ago
Parenting coach links adult trust to early emotional safety
Reem Raouda says work with more than 200 parent-child relationships shows why closeness alone may not lead children to confide in...
By Amanda Ross 1 month ago
Poll finds broad US support for public stakes in AI companies
Verasight survey finds 69% of Americans back requiring AI firms to shift half their stock into a public wealth fund as layoff conc...
By Amanda Ross 1 month ago
AI executives say demand remains strong as customers scrutinize costs
Executives told CNBC that AI compute demand still exceeds supply, even as companies put more weight on costs and returns from AI s...
By Sarah Jenkins 1 month ago