Business
WEF says geoeconomic fragmentation costs the global economy up to $307 billion a year and adds pressure to inflation, trade and finance.
Treasury yields rose near 4.5 percent after private payroll gains, job openings and oil prices shaped inflation-sensitive trading.
Gold prices advanced as a softer U.S. dollar and lower crude oil supported bullion, with precious metals gaining across markets.
Oil prices eased in Asian trading as Brent and WTI retreated, while traders weighed a Middle East ceasefire and tighter U.S. crude stocks.
U.S. stocks closed lower in a broad sell-off as the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreated from recent highs amid oil and inflation concerns.
News
Water Forward sets a global framework to improve water security, expand services and support resilience for more than 1 billion people.
Orion carried NASA’s Artemis II astronauts farther from Earth than any humans before, breaking Apollo 13’s record on a historic mission around the Moon.
The Pentagon said Gen. Randy George retired effective immediately as Army chief, ending his tenure and starting a leadership transition at Army headquarters.
NASA launched Artemis II from Florida, sending four astronauts on the first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years aboard Orion.
The UN says more than 1 billion tonnes of food are wasted yearly, urging faster action to build efficient food systems and cut climate harm.
Kilauea erupted at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, dumping tephra that shut the summit area and Highway 11 before crews reopened key routes and began cleanup.
Hawaii declared a statewide emergency and expanded flood preparedness as a powerful Kona storm threatened heavy rain, damaging winds and flash flooding.
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Sports
Mercedes-Benz USA details the 2027 S-Class with DIGITAL LIGHT micro-LEDs, MB.OS and MBUX Superscreen, plus S 500, S 580 and S 580e powertrains for U.S. buyers.
Ford recalls about 119,000 US vehicles after NHTSA warned some engine block heaters can crack, leak coolant and short when plugged in, raising fire risk. NHTSA.
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Technology
YouTube Premium adds Auto speed and On-the-go mode for podcasts, while the free service remains centered on ads and paid upgrades.
Meta launches Plus plans for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp as Meta AI, creator and business subscriptions enter testing.
SpaceX launched its upgraded Starship V3 after a countdown halt, marking Flight 12 from South Texas with payload tests and ocean splashdown.
SpaceX’s 10,000-launch target brings FAA reliability reviews, licensing capacity and airspace oversight into sharper focus in US policy.
Meta begins global layoffs affecting about 10 percent of staff as AI spending, data center costs and team restructuring reshape operations.
Lifestyle
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Fresha secures a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics.
Adidas Originals and Highsnobiety, a prominent platform in fashion, design, and culture, have announced the launch…
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