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US Cattle Group Supports Possible USMCA Exit, Demands Stronger Import Controls
Trade & Tariffs

US Cattle Group Supports Possible USMCA Exit, Demands Stronger Import Controls

A major U.S. cattle association backs potential withdrawal from the USMCA, urging mandatory origin labeling, import quotas, and higher tariffs to protect domestic producers.

Federal Court Extends Deadline for Removal of Eugene Federal Building Fence
Defense & Security

Federal Court Extends Deadline for Removal of Eugene Federal Building Fence

A federal judge granted an additional week for the removal of the security fence around the Eugene Federal Building, ensuring the plaza can reopen ahead of Independence Day protests.

Qualcomm Unveils Next-Gen AI Accelerators and CPUs for Data Centers at Investor Day 2026
Big Tech

Qualcomm Unveils Next-Gen AI Accelerators and CPUs for Data Centers at Investor Day 2026

Qualcomm details its roadmap for data center innovation, introducing High Bandwidth Compute, new AI accelerators, and custom CPUs designed for the emerging era of agentic AI.

Live Nation Reveals CEO Spoke with Trump Before Antitrust Settlement Discussions
Corporate Power

Live Nation Reveals CEO Spoke with Trump Before Antitrust Settlement Discussions

Live Nation disclosed that its CEO held direct talks with President Trump and White House officials during negotiations leading to a contentious antitrust settlement.

How Data Governance Shapes AI Success: Key Lessons from Pure Accelerate 2026
Big Tech

How Data Governance Shapes AI Success: Key Lessons from Pure Accelerate 2026

At Pure Accelerate 2026, experts emphasized that unlocking AI’s potential hinges more on managing data effectively than on AI model complexity.

Trump Advocates Tariffs and Regulatory Rollbacks to Boost Mack Trucks Manufacturing
Energy & Climate

Trump Advocates Tariffs and Regulatory Rollbacks to Boost Mack Trucks Manufacturing

During a visit to Mack Trucks’ plant, President Trump linked tariffs and eased emissions rules to protecting U.S. truck production while urging progress in labor negotiations.

Connecticut’s Job Growth Slows as Unemployment Rate Inches Higher in May
Markets & Macro

Connecticut’s Job Growth Slows as Unemployment Rate Inches Higher in May

Connecticut’s unemployment rate rose again in May amid weak job growth, with limited gains offset by losses in key industries and ongoing challenges for job seekers.

Paramount-Warner Merger Nears EU Approval Amid Potential Concessions
Corporate Power

Paramount-Warner Merger Nears EU Approval Amid Potential Concessions

The $110 billion Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger is expected to clear the EU’s antitrust review, with possible conditions to address monopoly concerns.

Iran Rejects Claims of Access Program to Nuclear Sites Attacked by US and Israel
Defense & Security

Iran Rejects Claims of Access Program to Nuclear Sites Attacked by US and Israel

Iran denies any initiative to allow inspections of nuclear sites struck by US and Israeli airstrikes, linking access to a final peace agreement.

UN Nuclear Agency Confirms Planned Inspections of Iranian Facilities Amidst Diplomatic Tensions
Defense & Security

UN Nuclear Agency Confirms Planned Inspections of Iranian Facilities Amidst Diplomatic Tensions

The International Atomic Energy Agency announced inspections at Iran’s nuclear sites will occur, while Tehran insists visits must wait for a final diplomatic agreement.