Riverside County Sees Slight Drop in Unemployment Rate in May
Riverside County’s unemployment rate declined modestly to 4.7% in May, reflecting a combination of job gains and losses across multiple sectors in the regional economy.
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Trump DOJ rejects court order to formally declare controversial fund terminated
The Department of Justice refuses to comply with a judge’s demand to officially confirm the termination of a disputed Trump-era fund meant to compensate alleged wrongful prosecutions.
Big Tech
How to Skip Google’s AI Summary Boxes and See Traditional Search Results
Google’s AI-powered answer panels dominate search pages and often disrupt the browsing experience; here are practical ways to reduce or remove them for cleaner, link-focused results.
Crypto & Fintech
Bitcoin Approaches $63,000 Amid Fed Uncertainty and Rising Iran Tensions
Bitcoin climbs back near $63,000 as markets digest a hawkish Federal Reserve tone and escalating US-Iran tensions centered on the Strait of Hormuz.
Markets & Macro
Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady Amid Mixed Job Sector Performance
Oregon’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.2% in May, even as payroll employment rose modestly with gains in services offset by manufacturing losses.
Trade & Tariffs
India and UK deepen ties through AI, emerging tech, and trade agreement ahead of launch
India and the UK advanced discussions on AI, innovation, and the upcoming trade deal set to enhance bilateral economic growth and technological cooperation.
Trade & Tariffs
US Questions Whether ASML’s Most Advanced Chipmaking Equipment Has Reached China
Washington has raised doubts about the presence of ASML’s top extreme ultraviolet chipmaking tools in China, despite the company’s denial and Dutch export controls.
AI & Tech Regulation
Over 21 Million Music Tracks Used Without Consent to Train AI Models, Investigation Finds
An investigation reveals more than 21 million music tracks, including works by top artists, have been used to train AI without permission, exposing challenges in copyright enforcement.
Markets & Macro
Russia’s Central Bank Implements Small Rate Cut Amid Ongoing Economic and War Pressures
Russia’s central bank reduced its key interest rate by a modest margin, signaling continued caution due to inflation risks, war-related fiscal strain, and supply bottlenecks shaping the economy.
AI & Tech Regulation
Elon Musk’s xAI Faces Legal Challenge Over Unpermitted Polluting Gas Turbines Near Memphis
The NAACP sued Elon Musk’s AI company xAI for operating a large gas turbine installation near Memphis without pollution permits, raising serious environmental justice concerns.