US Seeks to Invalidate California Higher Emissions Standards
Trump wants to impose lax Federal tailpipe emissions standard on California which has been setting its own more stringent standard since 2022.
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Rivian Rolls Out $58k R2, Promises Cheaper Variants to Come
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Software CEOs Counter AI Threat with Swift AI Adoption and Data Moat
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China's Teapots Enjoy Profit Surge Until Oil Supplies Run Out
Small independent refiners are enjoying a big profit surge until their crude supplies run out and they're forced to idle until the Mideast conflict ends.
Tesla to Supply UK Homes with Solar-Battery Energy
Tesla has won approval from the UK's energy regulator to compete in the energy market using a combination of solar power and batteries.
S. Korea Honors $350 Billion US Investment Pledge Despite Nixing of Tariffs
The Supreme Court's striking down Trump's Liberation Day tariffs had nullified the leverage used to secure the investment pledge.
London Overtakes San Francisco and New York as Top FinTech Hub
A 37% growth surge in European FinTech funding between 2022 and 2025 contrasts sharply with a 13% decline in US hubs.
Oil Surges on Iran Attacks on Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The world is caught in the anxiety over oil prices surging past $100 even as the International Energy Agency releases a record 400 million barrels.
Nissan Ties Up with Wayve and Uber to Develop Robotaxis
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Pokemon Pokopia Sells 2.2 Million Copies, Boosting Switch 2 Momentum
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Joby Flies First Production Version of Electric Air Taxi
Test flights are being conducted at Joby's Marina, California facility in preparation for certification testing for type inspection authorization (TIA).
US Probes of 16 Trading Partners Seek Valid Tariff Leverage
The EU, China, Mexico, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan and India are among nations facing probes as to whether they had engaged in unfair trade practices ...
Consumer Price Rise Accelerated Modestly Before the Gas Pain Began
The CPI increased from 0.2% in January to 0.3% in February — before the Iran conflict began adding more inflationary pressures, increasing prices by as ...
Meta Plans 4 New In-House Chips for Data Center Eco-System
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Oracle's Skyhigh Projection for Data Center Demand Eases AI Jitters
The latecomer to the AI boom has become one of the most aggressive builders of data centers filled with AI processors.
IEA to Release 400 Million Barrels of Oil to Ease Impact of Iran Conflict
The pace at which the oil will be released will only cover a fraction of the daily shortfall from the oil shipping blockage at the ...
Legora Valuation Surges to $5.5 Billion As US Law Firms Embrace AI
The Swedish startup has succeeded in spreading rapid and total AI adoption by US law firms, heralding sweeping changes in how lawyers work.
China Embraces AI to Revitalize Economy Despite Aging Workforce
An all-in bet on AI is seen as the path for creating new jobs over the next five years while laying the foundation for a ...
Meta Buys AI Agent Networking Platform Moltbook
The acquisition adds the talents of Moltbook founders Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr to Meta Superintelligence Labs led by former Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang.
Applied Materials Ties Up with Micron, SK Hynix for Next-Gen AI Chips
The partnership will build EPIC Center to develop new materials, process integration and 3D advanced packaging for next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and DRAM chips.
Japan Targets Fivefold Jump in Domestically Made Chip Sales
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wants Japan to become a player in the AI boom by increasing chip sales from 8 trillion yen today to 40 ...
Air Taxi Firm Archer Alleges Joby Gets Edge by Accessing Chinese Components Illegally
A suit filed in November by Joby claiming theft of trade secrets prompts a cross-complaint by Archer that Joby is competing unfairly by hiding ties ...
Lindt Reassured that Users of GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Eat More Chocolate
15% of US households use GLP-1 but consume 17.5% of Lindt chocolate, according to a February study by market research firm Circana.
Former Meta AI Chief's AMI Raises $1.03 Billion for Alternate AI Model
Yann LeCun believes human-level intelligence can only be reached by building models based on reasoning and planning rather than predicting the next word or pixel ...
Global Oil Markets Settle Down on TACO Cues
Despite intensified bombardment of Tehran observers see in his recent verbiage signs that he will once again live up to the irreverent observation that "Trump ...
China Exports Keep Accelerating After Record 2025
The January-February period saw a jump of 19.8%, multiples of the 5.7% rise in December, putting China on track surpass the $1.2 trillion trade surplus ...
Airlines Begin Hiking Fares on Higher Oil Prices
As oil prices shoot up from $85 per barrel pre-conflict to $150 and $200 per barrel, airlines seek to restore profit margins, stabilizing share prices.
China Tech Hubs Fund Super-Efficient One-Person Companies Using OpenClaw AI Agent
Shenzhen and Wuxi see the promise of an economic revolution in using AI agents to create efficient enterprises.
Imperial Valley Lithium Producer to go Public via $4.7 Billion SPAC Deal
California's Controlled Thermal Resources will use funds from going public to develop a Hell's Kitchen plant to produce up to 25,000 tons of lithium carbonate ...
Nvidia-Backed Data-Center Firm Nscale Valued at $14.6 Billion in Latest Funding Round
Nscale data-centers use Nvidia GPUs to provide large-scale AI compute to clients like OpenAI and Microsoft.
Nexperia's China Subsidiary Produces Own Auto Chips Free of Dutch Parent
The Dutch government's usurpation of control over Nexperia, itself a subsidiary of China's Wingtech, has been disrupting a vital chip supply chain for global automakers.
Chinese Battery Makers Soar with Global EV Adoption
CATL's Q4 profits surged 57.1% while rival BYD introduced a major new battery upgrade that promises to make EVs more practical than conventional cars.
Japan Display May Build Plant in US Under Trade Deal
A display plant will likely be one component of Japan's commitment to invest $550 billion in the US as the US seeks to lessen reliance ...
China Prices Rise on Holiday Demand but Factory Depression Lingers
Flight tickets and gold prices soared in large part due to US Iran strikes but the imbalance between production and demand kept most goods prices ...
Oil Surges Past $100, Shoring Up Weakened Dollar
The likelihood that the Iran conflict would extend well beyond the first week is making the dollar a safe-haven currency again as other currencies appear ...
Global Oil Supply Already Damaged Beyond Quick Resumption
The destruction and supply-chain disruption caused by Trump's Iran strikes are already heavy enough to ensure months of global oil supply shortages.
Pump Prices Cause Pain on Trump's Mideast Romp
The prices of gasoline and diesel climbed 11% and 15%, respectively, over last week as 20% of the world's oil becomes hostage to another US ...
China Warns Auto Industry of Chip Shortages on Renewed Nexperia Dispute
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US to Reinsure Losses Up to $20 Billion to Revive Mideast Oil Shipments
In an effort to prevent adverse economic impact from oil and gas shortages, Trump has ordered the US International Development Finance Corporation to provide insurance ...
US Pushes Defense Firms to Ramp Up Production Amid Slow Negotiations
The rapid depletion of bombs and missiles on Iran strikes, combined with demands of military aid to Ukraine, is creating a severe shortage of inventory.
Tariff Refunds to Be Ready in 45 Days, No Lawsuits Needed
The US Customs agency's reply to the Trade Court judge who required refunds to be made suggests importers won't have to file lawsuits to collect.
Fast Fashion Piles Up in South Asia on Mideast Flight Cancellations
Garments produced in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan are piling up at airports as airlines are forced to cancel flights that must transit Mideast airspace.
Costco Promises Price Cuts on Expected Tariff Refunds
Costco has thrived even with tariffs and now looks to enjoy a boost based on the Supreme Court's decision nixing Trump tariffs followed by a ...
Pharma Giants Join Race for Weight-Loss Pill
The success of Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 pills to combat obesity is driving virtually every major drug company in the world toward the holy grail of ...
China's Biggest Province Vows to Embed AI Throughout Economy
Guangdong Province is a $2.1 trillion economy that leads China in tech industries and modern infrastructure.
US Lost 92,000 Jobs in February, Raising Unemployment to 4.4%
The unexpected loss of jobs appears due to Trump's stubborn insistence on seeking to prolong tariffs by stretching laws that don't allow them, combined with ...
Vietnam in Talks with Chinese Firms for 5G Network Despite 2020 Pact with US
The use of Chinese technology for its 5G network would violate a 2020 "clean network" security pact with the US.
Foxconn Having Record Year, Expects Mideast Impact If Conflict Drags On
The world's leading contract manufacturer for Nvidia and major electronics brands hasn't yet been adversely impacted but may suffer from higher prices for oil and ...
Trump Tariff Refunds May Total $182 Billion
The tariffs ordered to be refunded by the Court of International Trade Senior Judge Richard Eaton is estimated to total between $168 and $182 billion, ...
24 States Sue to Invalidate Temporary Tariffs
The suit by California, New York, Oregon and others argue that the new tariffs are unsupported by a law created to address monetary emergencies, not ...
US Seeks to Invalidate California Higher Emissions Standards
Trump wants to impose lax Federal tailpipe emissions standard on California which has been setting its own more stringent standard since 2022.
Rivian Rolls Out $58k R2, Promises Cheaper Variants to Come
Struggling to get out from under its image as an ultra-expensive EV band, Rivian rolled out its $57,990 R2 line with cheaper options to come ...
Software CEOs Counter AI Threat with Swift AI Adoption and Data Moat
The trillions of records that software companies manage under lock and key are their best defense against upstart AI applications seeking to usurp their business.
China's Teapots Enjoy Profit Surge Until Oil Supplies Run Out
Small independent refiners are enjoying a big profit surge until their crude supplies run out and they're forced to idle until the Mideast conflict ends.
Tesla to Supply UK Homes with Solar-Battery Energy
Tesla has won approval from the UK's energy regulator to compete in the energy market using a combination of solar power and batteries.
S. Korea Honors $350 Billion US Investment Pledge Despite Nixing of Tariffs
The Supreme Court's striking down Trump's Liberation Day tariffs had nullified the leverage used to secure the investment pledge.
London Overtakes San Francisco and New York as Top FinTech Hub
A 37% growth surge in European FinTech funding between 2022 and 2025 contrasts sharply with a 13% decline in US hubs.
Oil Surges on Iran Attacks on Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The world is caught in the anxiety over oil prices surging past $100 even as the International Energy Agency releases a record 400 million barrels.
Nissan Ties Up with Wayve and Uber to Develop Robotaxis
The joint venture combines the Nissan Leaf EV with startup Wayve's self-driving technology and Uber's global customer base to aim for a Japan launch in ...
Pokemon Pokopia Sells 2.2 Million Copies, Boosting Switch 2 Momentum
A metascore of 89 on Metacritic makes the new life simulation game a stealth hit that's boosting the installed base of Switch 2 hardware.
Joby Flies First Production Version of Electric Air Taxi
Test flights are being conducted at Joby's Marina, California facility in preparation for certification testing for type inspection authorization (TIA).
US Probes of 16 Trading Partners Seek Valid Tariff Leverage
The EU, China, Mexico, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan and India are among nations facing probes as to whether they had engaged in unfair trade practices ...
Consumer Price Rise Accelerated Modestly Before the Gas Pain Began
The CPI increased from 0.2% in January to 0.3% in February — before the Iran conflict began adding more inflationary pressures, increasing prices by as ...
Meta Plans 4 New In-House Chips for Data Center Eco-System
Engineering head Yee Jiun Song sees Meta's focus expanding from inference chips to training chips and the MTIA 300 chip as part of Meta Training ...
Oracle's Skyhigh Projection for Data Center Demand Eases AI Jitters
The latecomer to the AI boom has become one of the most aggressive builders of data centers filled with AI processors.
IEA to Release 400 Million Barrels of Oil to Ease Impact of Iran Conflict
The pace at which the oil will be released will only cover a fraction of the daily shortfall from the oil shipping blockage at the ...
Legora Valuation Surges to $5.5 Billion As US Law Firms Embrace AI
The Swedish startup has succeeded in spreading rapid and total AI adoption by US law firms, heralding sweeping changes in how lawyers work.
China Embraces AI to Revitalize Economy Despite Aging Workforce
An all-in bet on AI is seen as the path for creating new jobs over the next five years while laying the foundation for a ...
Meta Buys AI Agent Networking Platform Moltbook
The acquisition adds the talents of Moltbook founders Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr to Meta Superintelligence Labs led by former Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang.
Applied Materials Ties Up with Micron, SK Hynix for Next-Gen AI Chips
The partnership will build EPIC Center to develop new materials, process integration and 3D advanced packaging for next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and DRAM chips.
Japan Targets Fivefold Jump in Domestically Made Chip Sales
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wants Japan to become a player in the AI boom by increasing chip sales from 8 trillion yen today to 40 ...
Air Taxi Firm Archer Alleges Joby Gets Edge by Accessing Chinese Components Illegally
A suit filed in November by Joby claiming theft of trade secrets prompts a cross-complaint by Archer that Joby is competing unfairly by hiding ties ...
Lindt Reassured that Users of GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Eat More Chocolate
15% of US households use GLP-1 but consume 17.5% of Lindt chocolate, according to a February study by market research firm Circana.
Former Meta AI Chief's AMI Raises $1.03 Billion for Alternate AI Model
Yann LeCun believes human-level intelligence can only be reached by building models based on reasoning and planning rather than predicting the next word or pixel ...
Global Oil Markets Settle Down on TACO Cues
Despite intensified bombardment of Tehran observers see in his recent verbiage signs that he will once again live up to the irreverent observation that "Trump ...
China Exports Keep Accelerating After Record 2025
The January-February period saw a jump of 19.8%, multiples of the 5.7% rise in December, putting China on track surpass the $1.2 trillion trade surplus ...
Airlines Begin Hiking Fares on Higher Oil Prices
As oil prices shoot up from $85 per barrel pre-conflict to $150 and $200 per barrel, airlines seek to restore profit margins, stabilizing share prices.
China Tech Hubs Fund Super-Efficient One-Person Companies Using OpenClaw AI Agent
Shenzhen and Wuxi see the promise of an economic revolution in using AI agents to create efficient enterprises.
Imperial Valley Lithium Producer to go Public via $4.7 Billion SPAC Deal
California's Controlled Thermal Resources will use funds from going public to develop a Hell's Kitchen plant to produce up to 25,000 tons of lithium carbonate ...
Nvidia-Backed Data-Center Firm Nscale Valued at $14.6 Billion in Latest Funding Round
Nscale data-centers use Nvidia GPUs to provide large-scale AI compute to clients like OpenAI and Microsoft.
Nexperia's China Subsidiary Produces Own Auto Chips Free of Dutch Parent
The Dutch government's usurpation of control over Nexperia, itself a subsidiary of China's Wingtech, has been disrupting a vital chip supply chain for global automakers.
Chinese Battery Makers Soar with Global EV Adoption
CATL's Q4 profits surged 57.1% while rival BYD introduced a major new battery upgrade that promises to make EVs more practical than conventional cars.
Japan Display May Build Plant in US Under Trade Deal
A display plant will likely be one component of Japan's commitment to invest $550 billion in the US as the US seeks to lessen reliance ...
China Prices Rise on Holiday Demand but Factory Depression Lingers
Flight tickets and gold prices soared in large part due to US Iran strikes but the imbalance between production and demand kept most goods prices ...
Oil Surges Past $100, Shoring Up Weakened Dollar
The likelihood that the Iran conflict would extend well beyond the first week is making the dollar a safe-haven currency again as other currencies appear ...
Global Oil Supply Already Damaged Beyond Quick Resumption
The destruction and supply-chain disruption caused by Trump's Iran strikes are already heavy enough to ensure months of global oil supply shortages.
Pump Prices Cause Pain on Trump's Mideast Romp
The prices of gasoline and diesel climbed 11% and 15%, respectively, over last week as 20% of the world's oil becomes hostage to another US ...
China Warns Auto Industry of Chip Shortages on Renewed Nexperia Dispute
The Dutch government's push to take control of Nexperia from its Chinese parent Wingtech is disrupting production of the low-tech chipsets essential to the global ...
US to Reinsure Losses Up to $20 Billion to Revive Mideast Oil Shipments
In an effort to prevent adverse economic impact from oil and gas shortages, Trump has ordered the US International Development Finance Corporation to provide insurance ...
US Pushes Defense Firms to Ramp Up Production Amid Slow Negotiations
The rapid depletion of bombs and missiles on Iran strikes, combined with demands of military aid to Ukraine, is creating a severe shortage of inventory.
Tariff Refunds to Be Ready in 45 Days, No Lawsuits Needed
The US Customs agency's reply to the Trade Court judge who required refunds to be made suggests importers won't have to file lawsuits to collect.
Fast Fashion Piles Up in South Asia on Mideast Flight Cancellations
Garments produced in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan are piling up at airports as airlines are forced to cancel flights that must transit Mideast airspace.
Costco Promises Price Cuts on Expected Tariff Refunds
Costco has thrived even with tariffs and now looks to enjoy a boost based on the Supreme Court's decision nixing Trump tariffs followed by a ...
Pharma Giants Join Race for Weight-Loss Pill
The success of Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 pills to combat obesity is driving virtually every major drug company in the world toward the holy grail of ...
China's Biggest Province Vows to Embed AI Throughout Economy
Guangdong Province is a $2.1 trillion economy that leads China in tech industries and modern infrastructure.
US Lost 92,000 Jobs in February, Raising Unemployment to 4.4%
The unexpected loss of jobs appears due to Trump's stubborn insistence on seeking to prolong tariffs by stretching laws that don't allow them, combined with ...
Vietnam in Talks with Chinese Firms for 5G Network Despite 2020 Pact with US
The use of Chinese technology for its 5G network would violate a 2020 "clean network" security pact with the US.
Foxconn Having Record Year, Expects Mideast Impact If Conflict Drags On
The world's leading contract manufacturer for Nvidia and major electronics brands hasn't yet been adversely impacted but may suffer from higher prices for oil and ...
Trump Tariff Refunds May Total $182 Billion
The tariffs ordered to be refunded by the Court of International Trade Senior Judge Richard Eaton is estimated to total between $168 and $182 billion, ...
24 States Sue to Invalidate Temporary Tariffs
The suit by California, New York, Oregon and others argue that the new tariffs are unsupported by a law created to address monetary emergencies, not ...
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