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The Trump administration suspects an ASML chipmaking machine made it into China. ASML says that's impossible.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has informed ASML executives that Washington believes an extreme ultraviolet lithography syst
topicAI data centers just got a government-mandated fast lane to the grid
Federal regulators have ordered six major grid operators to expedite power connections for AI data centers. The move aims to accel
topicStock market today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slip after Fed decision
The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq declined as investors reacted to a Federal Reserve meeting. The Fed kept interest rates steady but in
topicInsight: Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutiny
Dozens of off-grid natural gas plants are being rapidly approved to power AI data centers. These projects often use shell companie
topicSpaceX’s $2.5 Trillion Value Is Built on AI Data Centers. Their Cost Is Otherworldly.
SpaceX has gone public with the largest IPO in history, trading under the ticker SPCX. The company's valuation has reached $2.5 tr
topicQantas Takes Away Legroom On World’s Longest Flight, Going Back On Promise
Qantas is modifying seat pitch in the economy cabin of its Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft for the Sydney-to-London route. The airlin
topicALDI introduces free blind boxes filled with fan-favorite products: How to get one
Aldi is distributing free blind boxes across the US. These mystery bundles contain a variety of groceries. The promotion is limite
topicPizza Hut sold to new owners in $2.7 billion deal
Yum! Brands is selling Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital and Yum China Holdings for $2.7 billion. LongRange Capital will acquire oper
New Mexico Wants Almost $1B From 'Public Nuisance' Meta
New Mexico is requesting a judge order Meta to pay a penalty after a jury determined the company endangered children. The state ha
topicWaymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones
Waymo is recalling approximately 3,900 robotaxis in the U.S. to resolve a software issue. The defect caused vehicles to drive past
topicIntel stock soars on reported Apple deal as turnaround continues to pay off
Intel shares rose up to 10% following an announcement from President Trump that Apple will partner with the company for U.S. chip
topicWall St advances as Iran deal optimism offsets hawkish Fed; Intel soars
US stocks rebounded Thursday as optimism over a Middle East peace deal countered concerns about a hawkish Federal Reserve. Semicon
topicSpaceX Stock Continues Decline After Initial Spike
SpaceX stock has declined significantly after the largest IPO in U.S. history. Shares closed Monday below their initial offering p
topicThese 50 early Amazon Prime Day deals are worth shopping before next week’s sale
Amazon is offering early sales on tech, beauty, travel, and home goods before the main event. Shoppers can access deals on mattres
topicThe Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital Signs $725 Million Conditional Loan Co
The Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital committed a $725 million conditional loan to Energy Fuels, Inc. The funding ai
topicRed Lobster's 37-year-old CEO betting on nostalgia, AI to fuel chain's comeback after bankruptcy
CEO Damola Adamolekun is implementing a turnaround strategy for Red Lobster following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The plan lev
topicChevy Now Makes New 350, 400, and 409 V8s—Just Like the Old Days
Chevrolet is bringing back 350, 400, and 409 cubic-inch V8 engines for the 2027 Corvette and Silverado. The updated Silverado 1500
topicU.S.-Iran talks postponed; oil on pace for weekly decline
Planned negotiations in Switzerland to finalize a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran have been postponed. JD Vance did not trave
topicAmazon hopes to challenge Nvidia more directly by selling its AI chips
Amazon is moving to sell its custom Trainium AI chips to external companies and data centers. The company aims to challenge Nvidia
topicTraffic flows through Hormuz as U.S.-Iran deal takes effect, questions remain
The U.S. lifted its blockade on Iran on Thursday following an interim deal to end the war. Oil tankers have resumed sailing throug
topicU.S. Department of Education Announces Student Loan Interest Rate Reduction
Federal student loan borrowers using autopay qualify for a 1 percent interest rate reduction starting July 1. To receive the disco
topicThe TSA wants foreign World Cup travelers to stop packing ranch dressing in their carry-ons
The TSA is reminding international World Cup fans that ranch dressing bottles often exceed the 3.4-ounce liquid limit for carry-on
topicPopular teen mall staple launching line at Target with 50-plus items
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is partnering with Target for a multiseason release of over 50 items. The limited-edition line focuses on
topicA Popular Candy and Piece of Van Halen Legend Will Soon Disappear
Mars is spending millions to launch dye-free M&M's in August to mark the product's 85th anniversary. The company will remove blue