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AI Industry Cash Floods New York Primary, Shaping Debate Over AI Regulation
AI & Tech Regulation

AI Industry Cash Floods New York Primary, Shaping Debate Over AI Regulation

Rival Silicon Valley-backed groups have injected over $17 million into New York’s 12th Congressional District primary, turning it into a battleground over the future of artificial intelligence oversight.

BYD aims to revolutionize EV charging in Canada with ultra-fast 5-minute technology
Energy & Climate

BYD aims to revolutionize EV charging in Canada with ultra-fast 5-minute technology

BYD plans to introduce its ultrafast flash charging network in Canada, promising to deliver hundreds of miles of driving range in about five minutes amid eased tariffs on Chinese EVs.

Seoul Stocks Rally to New Record Despite Hawkish Signals from US Federal Reserve
Markets & Macro

Seoul Stocks Rally to New Record Despite Hawkish Signals from US Federal Reserve

Seoul’s benchmark KOSPI index hit a fresh high as investors weighed Fed’s rate hike hints and Middle East uncertainties against solid profit momentum.

U.S. to Lift Long-Standing Oil Sanctions in Preliminary Deal with Iran
Trade & Tariffs

U.S. to Lift Long-Standing Oil Sanctions in Preliminary Deal with Iran

The United States will waive key oil sanctions on Iran under a preliminary agreement, reopening Iranian crude exports to global markets and easing financial restrictions.

FTC and States Challenge WPATH Over Gender-Affirming Care Standards
AI & Tech Regulation

FTC and States Challenge WPATH Over Gender-Affirming Care Standards

The Federal Trade Commission and four states filed a lawsuit against WPATH, alleging the group enabled misleading claims about the safety and efficacy of gender-affirming care for minors.

US-Iran Draft Agreement Proposes Uranium Dilution, Temporary Sanctions Waiver, and Strait Access
Defense & Security

US-Iran Draft Agreement Proposes Uranium Dilution, Temporary Sanctions Waiver, and Strait Access

A draft deal between the US and Iran aims to dilute Iran’s enriched uranium, waive sanctions temporarily, and ensure toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz for two months.

Federal Government Presses States on Combating Unemployment Fraud Under Threat of Sanctions
Markets & Macro

Federal Government Presses States on Combating Unemployment Fraud Under Threat of Sanctions

The U.S. government urges states to strengthen measures against unemployment benefit fraud, warning that failure to act swiftly could result in financial penalties.

Epic Games Integrates AI Tools Gemini and Claude into Unreal Engine 6 to Boost Development
Big Tech

Epic Games Integrates AI Tools Gemini and Claude into Unreal Engine 6 to Boost Development

Unreal Engine 6 will incorporate AI models like Gemini and Claude to automate repetitive tasks, offering developers optional tools aimed at accelerating game production without sacrificing creative control.

Trump Criticizes USMCA, Suggests U.S. Could Fare Better Without It
Trade & Tariffs

Trump Criticizes USMCA, Suggests U.S. Could Fare Better Without It

Speaking in Paris, Trump expressed regret about the USMCA trade deal he signed, stating he would prefer the United States not participate in the agreement.

Dow Drops Following Federal Reserve’s Decision to Pause Interest Rate Hikes
Markets & Macro

Dow Drops Following Federal Reserve’s Decision to Pause Interest Rate Hikes

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged in its first meeting under new chair Kevin Warsh, leading to a decline in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.