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Anthropic raises $65 billion, becomes world's most valuable AI startup at $965 billion valuation
Anthropic raised $65 billion in funding, reaching a $965 billion valuation and surpassing OpenAI's $852 billion mark from March 2026.
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Salesforce posts stronger Q1 earnings but warns of cautious Q2 revenue outlook amid AI concerns
Salesforce reported first-quarter revenue and earnings beating estimates but forecast second-quarter revenue below expectations amid AI disruption worries.
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Dell awarded nearly $9.7 billion Pentagon contract to consolidate Microsoft software purchases
Dell Federal Systems won a $9.7 billion five-year contract to streamline Microsoft software procurement for the Pentagon and other agencies.
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New York enacts pied-à-terre tax on second homes valued $1M and up
New York lawmakers passed a pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes to raise $500 million in revenue over coming years.
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US Energy Department selects five startups to develop plutonium fuel for advanced reactors
The US Department of Energy chose five startups to negotiate using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel for advanced nuclear reactors.
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Quantum Computing Firm Quantinuum Files IPO to Raise up to $1.05 Billion
Quantinuum, backed by Honeywell, filed for an IPO to raise up to $1.05 billion by issuing 21 million shares at $45-$50 each.
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US and Iran near interim deal to extend ceasefire and reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump is considering a framework deal with Iran to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid rising US inflation and Middle East conflict.
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BTS wins Artist of the Year and Song of the Summer at 2026 American Music Awards
BTS won Artist of the Year and Song of the Summer at the 52nd American Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 25, 2026.
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US April PCE inflation hits 3.8%, highest in three years, raising Fed rate hike concerns
US personal consumption expenditures inflation rose 3.8% in April 2026, the fastest since May 2023, prompting Fed officials to consider more interest rate increases.
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US Treasury launches Trump Accounts app for children's investment savings
The US Treasury launched the Trump Accounts app May 28 to open government-backed investment accounts for children nationwide.
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Boeing Raises 737 MAX Production to 47 Jets per Month, Plans Further Increases in 2027
Boeing has increased 737 MAX production to 47 jets per month and aims for 52 by early 2027, CEO Kelly Ortberg said May 27.
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Google Engineer Michele Spagnuolo Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket
Michele Spagnuolo, a Google engineer, was charged with insider trading after profiting over $1.2 million betting on Polymarket using confidential data.
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US 30-Year Mortgage Rates Hit Nine-Month High Amid Inflation and Iran War Tensions
The average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to a nine-month high last week due to inflation and geopolitical concerns related to the Iran war.
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Drake ties Taylor Swift with 15 Billboard 200 No. 1 albums after triple release
Drake ties Taylor Swift with 15 Billboard 200 No. 1 albums after releasing three albums simultaneously.
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Wall Street Near Record Highs and Taiwan Stocks Rally on AI Hopes Despite Middle East Tensions
Wall Street indexes and Taiwan’s stock market surged in late May driven by AI optimism, offsetting concerns over US-Iran tensions.
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Global Oil Supplies Near Critical Lows in Asia, Europe, and US Amid Iran Conflict
Oil inventories in Asia hit minimum levels; Europe faces shortages next month; US risks severe shortfalls by July amid Iran war disruptions.
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Qantas delays first delivery of ultra-long-range Airbus A350 jets to April 2027
Qantas will receive its first Airbus A350-1000 jet for ultra-long-haul flights in April 2027, delayed from late 2026 due to supply chain issues.
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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu posts lowest opening in US franchise history
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' earned $12 million Thursday previews and $80 million over its three-day US opening, the smallest start for a Star Wars film.
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Robinhood launches AI agent stock trading and virtual credit card beta features
Robinhood unveiled AI-powered trading accounts and virtual credit cards with agent control in a beta rollout on May 27, 2026.
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Lululemon and founder Chip Wilson settle proxy fight, add two board nominees
Lululemon settled its proxy battle with founder Chip Wilson by agreeing to appoint two of his board nominees.
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US to keep tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada amid USMCA talks
The US announced it will maintain tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports during USMCA renegotiations starting May 2026.
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US Consumer Confidence Falls to 93.1 in May Amid Inflation and Middle East Conflict
US consumer confidence slipped 0.7 points to 93.1 in May 2026, driven by inflation worries and regional tensions.
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Uber questions rapid AI spending after using full 2026 AI budget in four months
Uber exhausted its entire 2026 AI coding tools budget by early May and is reassessing AI costs amid unclear returns, executives said.
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US stocks hit record highs on US-Iran ceasefire hopes and tech sector strength
US stock indexes set multiple closing records from May 26-29, fueled by US-Iran peace hopes, AI gains, and strong earnings.