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Chevrolet unveils ‘most powerful Silverado ever’ with new V8 engines, high-tech cabin
Chevrolet has unveiled the fifth-generation 2027 Silverado 1500. The company describes this model as the most powerful Silverado e
topicWhat the Iran war cost the Pentagon, the economy
The US military is requesting supplemental funds to address spending that exceeded early estimates. This follows the June 16 peace
topicMicron stock surges amid memory trade boom
Micron shares rose 15% following a third-quarter earnings report that exceeded estimates. The company reported a revenue increase
topicMeta Debuts Glasses Under Its Own Brand at Lower $299 Price
Meta has introduced a new line of AI-powered smart glasses sold under its own brand rather than through Ray-Ban or Oakley. The dev
topicFundstrat's Lee joins Wall Street bulls in calling for S&P at 8,000
Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors now forecasts the S&P 500 will reach 8,000 by the end of the year. This move aligns him with
topicI Drove Mercedes' $130,000 Luxury Van. America Might Not Be Ready
Mercedes-Benz is launching its first Grand Limousine in the United States. The company offers VLE, VLS, and VLS Maybach models to
topicUS Tells ASML It’s Concerned China May Have Top Chip Tool
The Netherlands is urging the US to avoid expanding semiconductor equipment export controls. Dutch officials are specifically oppo
topicTrouble getting weight loss drugs covered by insurance? Here's what to know
Patients face significant hurdles obtaining insurance coverage for GLP-1 weight loss medications. While some large employers maint
S&P 500 futures rise as Micron surges after earnings; Wall Street awaits key inflation reading: Live updates
U.S. stock futures climbed early Thursday as a blowout earnings report from Micron Technology revived AI enthusiasm. Qualcomm's fo
topicM&M’s to remove artificial dyes, exclude two iconic colors
Mars is transitioning M&M's from artificial to natural food dyes. The company will launch a dye-free version of the candy in Augus
topicGM replaces more than 1,000 workers with 50 robots at flagship Detroit plant: ‘We’re disgusted’
General Motors installed 50 collaborative robots at its Factory Zero plant in Michigan. This automation follows the removal of ove
topicA Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form
Beximco Pharmaceuticals in Bangladesh is supplying Triko, a generic version of the drug Trikafta. The medication is distributed th
topicWhy Did Every Starbucks Barista in Korea Have to Take a History Lesson?
Starbucks Korea suspended operations at all locations on May 18, 2026. The company mandated this closure to provide employees with
topicNecropsy Performed on Whale Found Dead on Cruise Ship
A 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale was found dead on the bow of Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas upon its arrival in Sew
topicDollar edges up after US-Iran talks, pound choppy on Starmer exit
The US dollar reached its strongest level since May 2025 as the pound faced volatility following Keir Starmer's resignation. Brent
topicAlphabet paces for worst day in a year on AI concerns after high-profile exits
Alphabet stock suffered its worst day in a year on Monday, June 22, 2026, falling 5% and erasing $270 billion in market value. The
topicAI in focus, Iran talks advance
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to pause attacks following a weekend escalation. Both parties will meet on June 30 in Qatar to discu
topicOil price back at prewar levels as Gulf flows pick up
Crude oil prices have fallen to levels not seen since before the war with Iran. This decline follows a rebound in tanker traffic t
topicAnthropic accuses Alibaba of running the largest distillation campaign yet against Claude
Anthropic has accused Alibaba of orchestrating the largest known distillation attack in its history to extract Claude AI capabilit
topicMicron and Qualcomm Lift Chipmakers Amid Rapid AI Growth
Micron and Qualcomm have driven a significant rebound in global tech stocks and chipmakers. This surge is linked to rapid AI growt
topicGold bounces back on encouraging US-Iran peace talks
Gold prices showed mixed movements on Monday, with some reports of a rebound and others noting a bearish start to the week. While
topicBuc-ee's plans first Indiana location
Buc-ee's is in late-stage discussions to open mega travel centers in central Indiana. Plans for a Greenwood location include a 74,
topicWhen the Trump administration cracks down on Anthropic, who benefits?
The Trump administration has partially lifted its export ban on Anthropic AI models. This follows a directive that prohibited fore
topicNew infant botulism outbreak puts fancy formulas under scrutiny
The FDA is investigating a multistate infant botulism outbreak tied to Nara Organics powdered infant formula. Three babies have be