Business
Big Tech gains lifted the Nasdaq and Dow to strong closes, while Brent crude fell 4.7% and Amazon’s market value topped the $3 trillion mark.
Coordinated currency intervention by Japan and the United States lifted the yen, while the Bank of Japan kept its policy rate steady near 1%.
Starbucks stock pops as efforts to revive third place pay off 2026 outlook improves, prompting management to raise full-year profit targets.
Advocates urge lawmakers must close the crypto conflict of interest loopholes or scrap the CLARITY Act to protect market trust.
The US hits 60 countries with new import duties as Donald Trump rebuilds a tariff wall, citing broader forced-labor policy issues.
News
California drivers accuse major fuel retailers and Kalibrate of using AI gas pricing software to raise pump prices in a new antitrust lawsuit.
Missouri skydiving plane crash kills 12 near Butler Memorial Airport as NTSB and FAA review the fatal Skydive Kansas City aircraft crash.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres demands release of 73 UN personnel detained by Houthis in Yemen amid aid access concerns.
Tropical Storm Amanda, the first named storm of the 2026 eastern Pacific season, formed far from land and is forecast to strengthen modestly.
Eleven people died after a chemical tank rupture at a Longview paper mill, prompting recovery operations and federal review.
Southern California crews battled the Sandy Fire after wind-driven flames threatened homes and prompted evacuations.
Washington says Lebanon and Israel agreed to extend the ceasefire by 45 days and continue political and security talks in coming weeks.
UN pressure grew for restored Strait of Hormuz passage after Antonio Guterres warned that shipping limits threaten global trade and commerce.
Sports
Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs in the US over a front seat belt retractor pretensioner issue.
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.
Technology
Reclaiming top spot, Apple overtakes Nvidia as world’s most valuable company as shares hit record highs ahead of quarterly earnings.
Global tech leaders join as Nvidia launches Open Secure AI Alliance to strengthen AI security and release open-source defense tools.
Discover Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8 foldables featuring Flex Titanium display technology.
Samsung accounted for about 72% of South Korea’s ranked technology brand value after its valuation increased 8.9% to US$97.4 billion.
TSMC expands its Arizona chip network with four new facilities while quarterly profit rises 77.4% and 2026 capital spending increases.
Lifestyle
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