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US Agricultural and Manufacturing Groups Back Trump’s USMCA Review to Address Trade Concerns
Trade & Tariffs

US Agricultural and Manufacturing Groups Back Trump’s USMCA Review to Address Trade Concerns

Key US industry representatives and lawmakers from both parties support President Trump’s decision to review the USMCA agreement before renewal to fix trade imbalances and enforcement issues.

Chinese Firms Lead with Over 70% Share in Global EV Battery Market Early 2026
Energy & Climate

Chinese Firms Lead with Over 70% Share in Global EV Battery Market Early 2026

Chinese companies dominate global electric vehicle battery installations in early 2026, with CATL expanding its lead and BYD’s market share declining amid overall industry growth.

Iran Holds Large-Scale Funeral for Slain Supreme Leader Amid Wartime Power Shift
Defense & Security

Iran Holds Large-Scale Funeral for Slain Supreme Leader Amid Wartime Power Shift

Iran staged a massive funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, highlighting a fraught transfer of power during an ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.

Sui Blockchain Testnet Cuts Transaction Gas Fees with Latest Protocol Upgrade
Crypto & Fintech

Sui Blockchain Testnet Cuts Transaction Gas Fees with Latest Protocol Upgrade

Mysten Labs reduced transaction gas costs on the Sui testnet by deploying protocol version 128, aiming to improve scalability ahead of the mainnet launch.

How Leading AI Coding Startups Redefine Recruiting Beyond Resumes and Interviews
Big Tech

How Leading AI Coding Startups Redefine Recruiting Beyond Resumes and Interviews

Top AI coding startups are transforming hiring by emphasizing personal outreach, project-based scouting, and extended work trials to identify genuine engineering talent amid fierce competition.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard General Reappears as Tehran Prepares for Khamenei’s Prolonged Funeral
Defense & Security

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard General Reappears as Tehran Prepares for Khamenei’s Prolonged Funeral

General Ahmad Vahidi, a key figure in Iran’s military and diplomatic strategy, has resurfaced amid Tehran’s extensive preparations for the multi-day funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

SBI Crypto to Close Bitcoin Mining Pool, Exiting 2% of Network Hashrate
Crypto & Fintech

SBI Crypto to Close Bitcoin Mining Pool, Exiting 2% of Network Hashrate

SBI Crypto, the digital asset arm of Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings, will shut down its Bitcoin mining pool, affecting miners and shifting roughly 2% of Bitcoin’s total hashrate.

OtherSide Entertainment Cuts More Jobs Amid Uncertain Future for Thick as Thieves
Corporate Power

OtherSide Entertainment Cuts More Jobs Amid Uncertain Future for Thick as Thieves

OtherSide Entertainment has laid off 18 employees from its Thick as Thieves team, signaling serious commercial challenges despite recent game launch success.

Meta’s AI Agent Development Progresses Slower Than Expected, Zuckerberg Says
Big Tech

Meta’s AI Agent Development Progresses Slower Than Expected, Zuckerberg Says

Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledges that AI agent advancements are behind schedule, despite the company’s major push and industry-wide optimism around autonomous AI agents.

Polestar to Halt U.S. Sales After Current Model Year Due to National Security Restrictions
Energy & Climate

Polestar to Halt U.S. Sales After Current Model Year Due to National Security Restrictions

Polestar will stop selling new electric vehicles in the U.S. after the current model year, as government rules block certification tied to Chinese-related technology, impacting dealers nationwide.