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SNAP restrictions could change what shoppers buy
A federal judge issued a temporary block on Tennessee's plan to limit what SNAP recipients can purchase. These changes were set fo
topicSenators Call On FCC To Prevent Paramount-WBD Merger From Closing
Three Democratic senators requested the FCC block the Paramount Skydance takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on June 18. They cite
topicJPMorgan Chase cuts off Anthropic access for its Hong Kong staff
JPMorgan has removed Anthropic's Claude AI from the approved list of models for employees in Hong Kong. This restriction follows a
topicVeteran Analyst Firm Hikes Micron Stock Target 100% Just Before Earnings
Micron Technology is preparing for a Wednesday earnings report following a year where the stock more than tripled. Wall Street sen
topicGold Set for Third Weekly Loss as Fed Rate Outlook Supports Dollar
Gold prices are on track for a third straight weekly decline, with the metal expected to finish the week down around 2%. A strong
topicOil Prices Fall to Lowest Since War Began After Trump Signs Iran Deal
Global benchmark oil prices have fallen below $76 a barrel. This decline follows a peace agreement between the US and Iran to end
topicZillow flags surprising shift spreading fast in U.S. housing market
Starter homes now cost $1 million or more in 242 U.S. cities. This trend is growing fastest in New Jersey and has impacted three C
topicMicron's $1,700 Setup Emerges (NASDAQ:MU)
Micron Technology is approaching a significant earnings report. Market attention is focused on the company as profit growth nears
Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Risk They'll Drive at Speed Into Freeway Construction Zones
Waymo issued a voluntary recall for 3,871 autonomous vehicles. The NHTSA identified a software flaw that could let cars enter clos
topicIntel, Apple, Accenture, Micron, SpaceX, and More Stocks That Explain Today’s Market
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose on Thursday as Intel shares jumped 10%. This growth followed news of a chip deal between Apple and Int
topicUS scientist John Jumper to leave Google DeepMind for Anthropic
Senior research scientist John Jumper announced on Friday, June 19, that he is leaving Google DeepMind. He will join the AI startu
topicDow Jones Futures Fall After U.S.-Iran Talks, Trump Threats; Nvidia, SpaceX, Micron In Focus
US stock futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq have declined as investors monitor US-Iran negotiations and inflation. Market se
topicWho decides when AI is too dangerous?
The US government classified Anthropic's Fable 5 model as a dangerous munition on June 12, 2026. This led to export controls prohi
topicAnthropic chief tells G7 leaders to ‘resist the temptation to splinter’ over AI
Dario Amodei urged G7 leaders in Evian-les-Bains, France, to avoid splintering over advanced AI development. He and the CEOs of Op
topicGas prices fall under $4 as Trump signs deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has advised airlines to avoid airspace over Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon. The agency cited re
topicStocks rebound from Fed sell-off as chipmakers rally: Live updates
The Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ are rebounding after a sell-off sparked by Federal Reserve signals. Semiconductor stocks and falling
topicAldi to give away free grocery blind boxes
Aldi is distributing free mystery grocery boxes delivered to customers' homes. The promotion runs from June 22 to June 25, 2026. N
topicHow Meter Pricing Is Testing the Economics of AI
AI companies are replacing monthly subscriptions with pay-per-use token models. This transition is increasing costs for enterprise
topicFed governor spoke at Bank of America dinner during Fed’s ‘quiet period’
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman spoke at a private Bank of America client dinner in New York. The event took place on a
topicAWS Summit New York 2026: New ways to make AI agents more effective at work
Amazon is positioning agentic AI as a managed infrastructure runtime rather than a feature layer. This approach introduces specifi
topicFed meeting recap: Warsh announces task forces to overhaul major Federal Reserve operations
Chairman Kevin Warsh maintained current interest rates during his first meeting. He established five task forces to review the cen
topicFed meeting live: Fed holds rates at 3.5% to 3.75% in unani
The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously on June 17, 2026, to maintain the federal funds rate between 3.5% and 3.75%. T
topicPayPal mafia member and ex–Sequoia steward Roelof Botha joins SpaceX board—reuniting with Elon Musk after decades
Former Sequoia Capital leader Roelof Botha has joined the SpaceX board following a $75 billion IPO. Botha will serve as an indepen
topicOil prices fall after Trump signs deal to end Iran war
Brent crude fell 2.3 percent following a framework agreement between the U.S. and Iran to end the war. Stock markets in Taiwan, So