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Iran condemns US for breaching June agreement by reinstating oil sanctions
Trade & Tariffs

Iran condemns US for breaching June agreement by reinstating oil sanctions

Iran accused the United States of violating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding after Washington reversed the temporary suspension of sanctions on Iranian oil exports.

Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Links U.S. Issues to Israel in Heated Debate
Defense & Security

Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Links U.S. Issues to Israel in Heated Debate

In a contentious Michigan Senate primary debate, Abdul El-Sayed attributed U.S. challenges—from AI policy to the national debt—to Israeli influence and criticized AIPAC’s role in American politics.

SEC Unveils Proposed Crypto Rules to Strengthen Market Oversight and Encourage Innovation
Crypto & Fintech

SEC Unveils Proposed Crypto Rules to Strengthen Market Oversight and Encourage Innovation

The SEC’s regulatory agenda outlines new rules for crypto assets to enhance market clarity, support onshore capital formation, and protect investors amid growing digital asset adoption.

Fed’s Waller Criticizes Forward Guidance for Delaying Inflation Response
Markets & Macro

Fed’s Waller Criticizes Forward Guidance for Delaying Inflation Response

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller highlighted how rigid forward guidance in 2020 slowed the Fed’s reaction to rising inflation, complicating monetary policy efforts.

Amazon Raises $25 Billion Through Bond Sale to Accelerate AI Infrastructure Growth
Corporate Power

Amazon Raises $25 Billion Through Bond Sale to Accelerate AI Infrastructure Growth

Amazon returns to debt markets with a $25 billion bond offering aimed at funding its expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure and other corporate needs.

Clear Communication Key to Increasing Public Understanding of Renewable Energy Benefits
Energy & Climate

Clear Communication Key to Increasing Public Understanding of Renewable Energy Benefits

Experts say simplifying language and framing key points clearly can boost public awareness of how renewable energy improves daily life and reduces costs.

US Central Command Launches Strikes Against Iran Following Attacks on Commercial Vessels
Defense & Security

US Central Command Launches Strikes Against Iran Following Attacks on Commercial Vessels

US forces launched targeted strikes on Iranian positions after attacks on three commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting military retaliation.

New Hampshire Proposes $100 Million Bitcoin Bond as Part of Expanding Crypto Finance
Crypto & Fintech

New Hampshire Proposes $100 Million Bitcoin Bond as Part of Expanding Crypto Finance

New Hampshire lawmakers will review a $100 million Bitcoin bond proposal, continuing the state's pioneering efforts to integrate cryptocurrency into public finance frameworks.

IO Interactive Regains Full Control of Project Fantasy but Announces Studio Closure and Layoffs
Corporate Power

IO Interactive Regains Full Control of Project Fantasy but Announces Studio Closure and Layoffs

IO Interactive reclaimed full rights to Project Fantasy after losing Xbox funding, confirming layoffs and the closure of its Istanbul studio to maintain independence and continue development.

China’s DeepSeek Advances In-House AI Inference Chip Development to Cut Dependence on Suppliers
Big Tech

China’s DeepSeek Advances In-House AI Inference Chip Development to Cut Dependence on Suppliers

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek is reportedly developing proprietary inference chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia and Huawei, mirroring moves by U.S. AI companies seeking hardware control.