California Sues Trump Administration Over Sweeping Tariffs
California has become the first U.S. state to launch a legal challenge against President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, which have disrupted trade with key global partners.
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Katy Perry Responds to Celebrity Backlash Over Controversial Space Flight
Katy Perry has subtly responded to the wave of backlash following her participation in Blue Origin’s all-female spaceflight earlier this week. The pop star, 40, faced harsh criticism from several celebrities, including Olivia Munn, Amy Schumer, and Emily Ratajkowski, who called the brief 11-minute space trip “disgusting,” “gluttonous,” and environmentally irresponsible.
Lyft Enters Europe with $200M Acquisition of FreeNow
Lyft is making its long-awaited move into the European market through a $198.4 million acquisition of mobility platform FreeNow from German automakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The deal nearly doubles Lyft’s addressable market and marks a major strategic push beyond North America.
AMD Warns of $800M Financial Impact from New U.S. Export Restrictions
AMD has announced it may face up to $800 million in charges following new U.S. export controls targeting its MI308 semiconductor products, which could restrict business with China, Hong Kong, Macau, and other regions. The tech giant confirmed it is seeking export licenses, though approvals remain uncertain.
President Freezes $2B in Federal Funds, Targets Harvard’s Independence
Trump freezes $2B in federal funds for Harvard and threatens its tax exemption, pushing the elite university to accept wide-ranging government-mandated reforms.
FTC Hearing: Zuckerberg’s Old Email Exposes Instagram Spinoff Plans
Court reveals a 2018 Zuckerberg email about spinning off Instagram, spotlighting Meta’s internal fear of antitrust crackdowns and Big Tech breakup threats.
China Halts Boeing Jet Purchases, Escalating U.S. Trade War Tensions
China suspends Boeing jet purchases and parts orders, retaliating against Trump’s tariffs, as global airline and aircraft supply chains brace for impact.
Building a Brand Empire
In today's digital world, influencers really hold immense power in shaping consumer trends and business directions. While most start as content creators who endorse brands, more and more are becoming full-fledged entrepreneurs. This transition offers long-term financial security, creative autonomy and the potential to build a lasting legacy that goes beyond social media. However, to achieve this shift from influencer to entrepreneur, a strategic roadmap, a new mindset and an in-depth understanding of business fundamentals are necessary.
Japan Orders Google to Stop Anticompetitive App Bundling Practices
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has issued a cease-and-desist order against Google, accusing the tech giant of violating antitrust laws by pressuring smartphone manufacturers to preinstall its search engine and Chrome browser on Android devices.
Putin’s War Intensifies While Trump Pursues Multiple Peace Tracks
Russia’s missile strike on Sumy magnifies stalled U.S. diplomacy as the Kremlin escalates on the battlefield, testing Trump’s push for a negotiated peace.
Katy Perry and All-Female Blue Origin Crew Return Safely from Space
Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, and an all-female Blue Origin crew soar past the Kármán line, marking a triumphant return to Earth and a milestone for women in space.
Goldman Sachs Raises Gold Forecast to $3,700 Amid Economic Turmoil
Goldman Sachs has once again raised its year-end gold price forecast, now targeting $3,700 per ounce, citing growing economic uncertainty and rising global demand for safe-haven assets.
Pfizer Abandons Obesity Pill After Liver Injury Case, Viking Therapeutics Stock Surges
Pfizer has officially ended the development of its experimental weight-loss pill, danuglipron, after a patient developed a potential drug-induced liver injury, marking the third major setback in the company’s obesity drug efforts.
UBC Opens Canada’s First Purpose-Built Biomedical Engineering Facility
The University of British Columbia has officially opened the Gordon B. Shrum Building, a $139.4 million, state-of-the-art facility that now houses Canada’s first purpose-built School of Biomedical Engineering.
How Receipt Scanners Can Revolutionize Your Business's Expense Tracking
The management of business expenses is a significant aspect of operations that can significantly affect profitability and efficiency. Traditional methods, such as keeping physical receipts or manually entering expenses, are often prone to errors and inefficiencies.
GM Ingersoll Shuts Down Amid Soft Demand, Hundreds Face Layoffs
GM’s CAMI Assembly plant in Ontario pauses production till fall, leaving hundreds jobless in a move linked to low demand for its electric delivery vans.
China Slaps 125% Tariff on U.S. Goods, Raising Global Trade Tensions
China responds to Trump’s 145% tariff with 125% duties on U.S. goods, intensifying the trade standoff and rattling markets worldwide.
Prada Acquires Versace for $1.4 Billion Despite Tariff Turmoil
In a bold move signaling a major shift in strategy, Prada has sealed a $1.38 billion deal to acquire fellow Italian fashion icon Versace from Capri Holdings, even as global markets reel from U.S. tariff shocks.
OpenAI Countersues Musk, Alleging ‘Harassment’ and “Sham Bid”
OpenAI battles Elon Musk in court, alleging harassment and “sham” takeover bids as the ChatGPT creator defends its for-profit transition and soaring valuation.
Helicopter Crashes into Hudson River, Killing Six Including Spanish Tourist Family
A tragic helicopter crash over New York City has claimed six lives, including a family of five Spanish tourists and the pilot, after the aircraft broke apart midair and plunged into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon.
Dow Surges 2,000 Points After Surprise Tariff Pause Announcement by Trump
Trump slaps 125% tariffs on China, then issues a 90-day pause for other nations, spurring a sudden market rally and setting off high-stakes trade talks.
China Ups Retaliatory Tariffs to 84%, Shaking Global Markets Yet Again
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% in retaliation, rattling stocks and sparking fresh fears that global trade tensions could tip economies into chaos.
How to Optimize Your Collections Process and Boost Cash Flow
Managing accounts receivable effectively is crucial for maintaining a healthy cash flow. A streamlined collections process ensures that payments are received on time, reducing outstanding invoices and minimizing financial risks. If your business struggles with late payments, it’s time to optimize your collections strategy.
RFK Jr. to Urge CDC to End National Fluoride Recommendation
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to advise the CDC to stop recommending the fluoridation of public drinking water nationwide. The move, revealed during a press conference in Utah, marks a major shift in federal health policy and comes as the Environmental Protection Agency begins reviewing new scientific data on potential fluoride-related health risks.
Trump Sets Aug. 1 Tariff Hikes on 14 Nations, Spares Canada for Now
Washington has warned Japan, South Korea and a dozen other nations of new import levies as high as 40 % starting Aug. 1, while Canada negotiates separate terms ahead of a July 21 deadline.
Trump Hits Copper Imports With 50% Tariff, Sparking Global Trade Jitters
In a bold escalation of his trade agenda, President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on imported copper — a move that jolted global markets and sent U.S. copper prices soaring.
Texas Flood Tragedy Deepens as Death Toll Reaches 100, Locals Rally in Search for Missing
As the death toll from the devastating Texas Hill Country floods rises to at least 100, hundreds of volunteers are stepping in—despite officials pleading for caution. The Guadalupe River swelled rapidly after heavy rains, swallowing buildings, cars, and tragically, lives. Among the hardest-hit areas was a century-old girls’ summer camp.
Apple’s Top AI Models Chief Jumps to Meta in Multimillion-Dollar Deal
Apple’s head of foundation AI models, Ruoming Pang, has left for Meta’s new Superintelligence Labs, lured by a package reportedly worth tens of millions annually—marking the latest twist in Silicon Valley’s escalating AI talent war.
IBM Unveils Power11 Chips and Servers to Streamline Enterprise AI
IBM’s new Power11 processors promise lower downtime, built-in ransomware defense, and easier AI integration for mission-critical data centers.
CoreWeave Goes All-In on AI Powerhouse in Bold $9B Stock Deal
In a defining moment for the AI infrastructure arms race, CoreWeave is seizing the reins of its future. The cloud startup just inked a $9 billion all-stock deal to acquire Core Scientific, one of the largest data center operators in the U.S.—a move that instantly vaults CoreWeave into the upper echelon of AI power players.
‘F1’ Becomes Apple's Highest Grossing Movie Yet
Apple just hit the apex of its theatrical ambitions. The tech giant’s racing blockbuster F1: The Movie has surged past $293 million at the global box office, setting a new record as the company’s most successful film release to date.
Trump Unleashes New Round of Global Tariffs With August Deadline
In a sweeping move aimed at reshaping U.S. trade relationships, President Donald Trump has unveiled a new set of tariffs targeting nearly a dozen countries, with levies ranging from 25% to 40%.
Ford Q2 2025 Sales Surge 14%, Outpacing U.S. Auto Market
Ford Motor Co. posted a 14.2% jump in second-quarter U.S. sales—ten times the industry’s growth estimate—thanks to record F-Series demand and a spike in hybrid deliveries.
Apple Battles €500 Million EU Fine, Says App Store Ruling Overreaches
Apple has filed an appeal against the European Commission’s €500 million Digital Markets Act penalty, arguing the ruling misinterprets “steering” rules and harms both developers and consumers.
Amazon Prime Day 2025 Expands to Four Days of Deals
Prime Day returns July 8–11 with 96 hours of discounts, daily “Big Deals,” and new AI shopping tools—giving Prime members more ways than ever to save.
81 Dead in Texas Floods as Search for Missing Campers Continues
Central Texas is reeling from catastrophic flash floods that have left at least 81 people dead and over 40 still missing, with the death toll expected to climb as search-and-rescue operations continue.
Disney World Closes Three Classic Attractions for Piston Peak Land
Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat shut down July 7 as Magic Kingdom clears space for its biggest expansion ever: Piston Peak National Park.
Meta’s $100M AI Talent Hunt: Zuckerberg’s Plan to Build an AI Dream Team
Meta is ramping up its pursuit of AI dominance — and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is personally leading the charge. Rather than posting open job listings, Zuckerberg has compiled a private list of elite AI researchers from institutions like MIT, Stanford, and Carnegie Mellon, offering compensation packages rumored to exceed $100 million.
Louis Vuitton Korea Cyberattack Exposes Customer Data, Spurs Second LVMH Breach Probe
Louis Vuitton Korea has confirmed a June 8 cyberattack that leaked customer information — the luxury group’s second data breach in months — intensifying scrutiny of LVMH’s security practices.
Google Faces EU Antitrust Heat Over AI Overviews That Sap News Traffic
Independent publishers urge Brussels to curb Google’s AI Overviews, claiming the summaries siphon clicks and revenue from news sites and breach competition rules.
Apple Sees First iPhone Sales Growth in China Since 2023, Thanks to Strategic Discounts
Apple is finally seeing a turnaround in China, with iPhone sales climbing 8% in the second quarter of 2025 — its first quarterly increase in the region since 2023. The bump, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research, was largely fueled by timely promotional pricing on the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models.
Ambiq Micro’s Low-Power Chips Power Up IPO Plans amid Generative AI Boom
Edge-AI chip designer Ambiq Micro has filed for a U.S. IPO, aiming to ride surging demand for energy-efficient processors and revive tech listings with its ultra-low-power solutions.
Alibaba Eyes HK$12 B Bond Windfall to Supercharge Cloud and Global Commerce
Alibaba plans to sell HK$12 billion ($1.53 billion) in zero-coupon exchangeable bonds tied to Alibaba Health, freeing fresh capital for AI-driven cloud upgrades and overseas commerce builds.
Amazon Makes Culture Core to Performance Reviews in Latest Workforce Shift
Amazon is tightening the reins on employee performance reviews with a newly structured evaluation process that puts company culture front and center. For the first time, its 16 leadership principles — like customer obsession and frugality — are officially embedded into how corporate employees are assessed.
Teamsters Slam UPS Over Alleged Contract Violation in Planned Buyout Scheme
UPS is under fire from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters after reports emerged of a planned Driver Voluntary Severance Plan (DVSP) that the union says would illegally bypass the terms of their national contract.
US Strikes New Trade Deal with Vietnam
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a fresh trade agreement with Vietnam that drastically cuts planned tariffs on Vietnamese goods from 46% to 20%, aiming to keep negotiations alive and avoid disruption ahead of a July deadline.''
Microsoft to Lay Off 9,000 Workers in Largest Job Cut Since 2023
Microsoft is set to lay off around 9,000 employees, marking its biggest round of job cuts since 2023. The move impacts less than 4% of the company’s global workforce and reflects a broader push to streamline operations and increase productivity amid a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Bumble Layoffs 2025: Dating App Cuts 30% of Workforce to Fund AI-Driven Revival
Bumble is trimming 240 jobs—about 30% of its staff—to save $40 million a year and bankroll fresh AI-powered features. Shares spiked on the news, but can leaner operations rekindle user love?
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