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Paramount Hires Crisis PR Firm as Legal Challenge Mounts Against $110B Warner Bros. Deal
Corporate Power

Paramount Hires Crisis PR Firm as Legal Challenge Mounts Against $110B Warner Bros. Deal

Paramount has engaged the Brunswick Group to manage communications amid a major lawsuit led by a coalition of state Attorneys General blocking its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Inflation Declines Sharply in June as Energy Prices Ease, Yet Rate Hikes Remain Likely
Markets & Macro

Inflation Declines Sharply in June as Energy Prices Ease, Yet Rate Hikes Remain Likely

Inflation slowed notably in June due to falling energy and gasoline prices, but core inflation remains above target, leaving Federal Reserve rate decisions uncertain.

New York Enacts One-Year Moratorium on Large Data Centers Over Environmental Concerns
Energy & Climate

New York Enacts One-Year Moratorium on Large Data Centers Over Environmental Concerns

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a yearlong pause on new data centers consuming 50 megawatts or more, aiming to address their environmental impact and energy demands.

Iran Plans Limited Electricity Imports from Russia through Azerbaijan Amid Summer Shortages
Energy & Climate

Iran Plans Limited Electricity Imports from Russia through Azerbaijan Amid Summer Shortages

Iran aims to import electricity from southern Russia via Azerbaijan to ease summer power shortages, while expanding bilateral energy cooperation with Russia.

Korean Stock Market Collapse Drives Surge in Bitcoin and XRP Trading on Upbit
Crypto & Fintech

Korean Stock Market Collapse Drives Surge in Bitcoin and XRP Trading on Upbit

As South Korea’s stock market experiences a sharp selloff, trading volumes on crypto exchange Upbit skyrocketed, led by Bitcoin and XRP amid widespread retail panic.

Ford Plans $30,000 Electric Pickup for 2027 Launch with Competitive Features
Energy & Climate

Ford Plans $30,000 Electric Pickup for 2027 Launch with Competitive Features

Ford aims to introduce a midsize electric pickup priced around $30,000 in 2027, promising spacious interiors and Mustang-like acceleration as it shifts toward affordable EVs.

Ukraine Advances Domestic Missile Defense as Trump Approves Local Patriot Production
Defense & Security

Ukraine Advances Domestic Missile Defense as Trump Approves Local Patriot Production

Ukraine begins producing its own missile interceptors alongside U.S. approval to build Patriot systems, aiming to strengthen air defenses amid ongoing Russian missile attacks.

Nvidia Slashes Asian AI Chip Customers Amid Heightened U.S. Export Controls Targeting China
Trade & Tariffs

Nvidia Slashes Asian AI Chip Customers Amid Heightened U.S. Export Controls Targeting China

Under tighter U.S. export regulations, Nvidia has reduced its approved Asian AI chip buyers by over half, restricting access particularly for smaller cloud providers.

Crypto Exchanges Narrow Wall Street Gap as MEXC Surpasses $7 Billion in SpaceX Futures
Crypto & Fintech

Crypto Exchanges Narrow Wall Street Gap as MEXC Surpasses $7 Billion in SpaceX Futures

MEXC's report reveals a seamless crypto trading experience spanning SpaceX’s private to public equity phases, highlighting a growing trend of exchanges integrating traditional assets offshore.

Rising Oil Prices Spur Inflation Fears Amid Renewed US-Iran Tensions
Defense & Security

Rising Oil Prices Spur Inflation Fears Amid Renewed US-Iran Tensions

Renewed conflict between the US and Iran pushed crude above $80 a barrel, triggering inflation concerns and rattling markets with potential impacts on fuel and consumer prices.