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US pauses new 50% tariffs on $20B in Canadian goods amid trade talks
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports pending a trade deal finalization.
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Disney's ABC Files Early FCC License Renewal Following Trump-Pressured Investigation
Disney's ABC filed early license renewal applications for eight TV stations with the FCC after an unprecedented investigation linked to President Trump's pressure.
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Oil prices rise amid escalating US-Iran tensions and disruptions in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices climbed for several days due to rising US-Iran tensions and reduced shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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AI insurance platform Corgi raises $106 million at $2.6 billion valuation
Corgi closed a $106 million Series B1 funding round at a $2.6 billion valuation on May 28, 2026.
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Costco reports strong Q3 with record sales and unprecedented fuel demand
Costco reported stronger-than-expected Q3 earnings on May 10, boosted by high membership renewal and record fuel demand.
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US college students show mixed reactions to AI integration amid growing campus partnerships
US colleges partner with AI firms while students balance concerns and career adaptations around AI technology.
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Stocks rise on Iran cease-fire hopes and AI-driven market optimism
US stocks gained as hopes for an Iran ceasefire boosted travel shares and AI market optimism lifted broader indices.
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Dell forecasts $167B revenue, Snowflake signs $6B Amazon cloud deal amid strong Q1 results
Dell, Snowflake, Best Buy, Dollar Tree, and others reported quarterly financial results and strategic deals in late May 2026.
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Global interest rates rise amid inflation and fragile bond markets, experts warn
Interest rates surged worldwide with bond market selloffs and inflation pressures driven by demographics, debt, and AI growth.
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U.S. personal savings rate falls to 2.6%, lowest since mid-2022 amid rising inflation
The U.S. personal savings rate dropped to 2.6% in April 2026, the lowest since mid-2022, as inflation rises and consumer spending grows despite declining incomes.
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Apple revises EU App Store fees, simplifies commission structure to comply with Digital Markets Act
Apple announced a new simplified fee structure for EU apps, effective October 1, 2026, changing commissions and allowing third-party app stores.
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White House honors gorilla Harambe on 10th anniversary of his death
The White House posted a viral tribute on social media marking 10 years since Harambe was shot at Cincinnati Zoo.
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Morgan Stanley says AI could cut up to 20% of jobs in European banks over five years
Morgan Stanley analysts estimate AI could reduce European bank headcounts by 10%-20% while boosting productivity by 30%.
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Wix to cut 20% of workforce citing AI evolution and currency pressures
Wix announced layoffs of about 20% of its nearly 5,300 employees due to AI changes and Israeli shekel strength.
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Disney plans to unify Hulu content into Disney+ and retire Hulu app by end of 2026
Disney aims to integrate Hulu content and features into Disney+ and discontinue the Hulu standalone app by late 2026.
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Foreign holdings of US Treasuries fall $72.1 billion in June, led by Japan and China
Foreign investors reduced US Treasury holdings by $72.1 billion in June, with Japan and China cutting their stakes notably.
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Peacock raises US streaming subscription prices across all plans in August 2026
Peacock increased monthly prices for its Select, Premium, and Premium Plus plans on August 18, with changes applying to existing subscribers from September 17.
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Young workers dominate fast-growing high-paying AI jobs amid persistent gender gaps
Gen Z and Millennials hold most new AI jobs and leadership roles in the US, while women remain underrepresented in AI hiring and executive positions.
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American Airlines to restore seat-back screens and increase premium seating on narrow-body jets
American Airlines announced plans to reinstall seat-back entertainment screens from 2028 and boost premium seats on narrow-body aircraft to 40%.
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Disney and ABC sue FCC to block early renewal of eight broadcast licenses
Disney and ABC filed a lawsuit August 18 to stop the FCC’s unprecedented early renewal of eight ABC-owned broadcast licenses.
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Trial begins as 29 US states sue Meta over alleged harm to children on social media
A multistate trial started August 18 in Oakland, California, accusing Meta of designing addictive features harming children on Facebook and Instagram.
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Luigi Mangione's New York state murder trial postponed after federal guilty plea
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges tied to CEO Brian Thompson’s death, delaying his New York state murder trial.
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ByteDance signs agreement with MPA to protect copyright in AI models
ByteDance and the Motion Picture Association signed an agreement to strengthen copyright protections for AI-generated content on August 17-18, 2026.
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Paramount Seeks $1.88 Billion Bond from States Challenging Warner Bros Discovery Merger
Paramount Skydance requested a $1.88 billion bond from 12 US states challenging its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery to cover delay costs.