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Trump Cites Article I Powers in Justifying New U.S. Strikes on Iran, Raising Eyebrows
Defense & Security

Trump Cites Article I Powers in Justifying New U.S. Strikes on Iran, Raising Eyebrows

President Trump’s formal notification to Congress about renewed U.S. strikes on Iran invoked Article I powers, surprising analysts who expected a different legal rationale.

States Sue to Block Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Amid Industry Backlash
Corporate Power

States Sue to Block Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Amid Industry Backlash

A coalition of entertainment groups and state attorneys general filed a lawsuit to halt the merger of major Hollywood studios, citing threats to jobs, competition, and consumer choice.

California Leads Multistate Antitrust Challenge Against Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Corporate Power

California Leads Multistate Antitrust Challenge Against Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

California and 11 other states have filed a lawsuit aiming to block Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing risks of reduced competition and harm to consumers nationwide.

California Launches $270 Million Rebate Program to Boost Electric Vehicle Sales
Energy & Climate

California Launches $270 Million Rebate Program to Boost Electric Vehicle Sales

California introduces a new rebate initiative offering up to $3,500 for new and used electric vehicles to offset lost federal incentives and encourage EV adoption.

ASRock Rack Unveils AI Edge Server Powered by NVIDIA’s Thor Industrial SoC
Big Tech

ASRock Rack Unveils AI Edge Server Powered by NVIDIA’s Thor Industrial SoC

ASRock Rack introduces a compact 2U edge server built around NVIDIA’s Thor SoC, designed to handle real-time sensor data for industrial and medical AI applications.

Kraken’s Addition of Arbitrum Stablecoins Signals Layer-2 Networks’ Growing Role
Crypto & Fintech

Kraken’s Addition of Arbitrum Stablecoins Signals Layer-2 Networks’ Growing Role

Kraken has listed stablecoins on the Arbitrum Layer-2 network, reflecting exchanges’ broader shift to treating L2 solutions as essential infrastructure for cheaper, faster transactions.

Satya Nadella warns companies risk losing proprietary knowledge while adopting AI
AI & Tech Regulation

Satya Nadella warns companies risk losing proprietary knowledge while adopting AI

Microsoft’s Satya Nadella cautions that businesses may pay for AI tools twice: both financially and by inadvertently revealing valuable internal expertise to external platforms.

BYD Launches Denza Z, an EV Supercar Outpacing Porsche at a Lower Price
Energy & Climate

BYD Launches Denza Z, an EV Supercar Outpacing Porsche at a Lower Price

BYD introduced the Denza Z, an electric supercar with over 1,500 horsepower, faster and more affordable than a Porsche 911 Turbo S, featuring advanced technology and rapid charging.

Sam Altman’s OpenAI Faces Strained Partnerships with Microsoft and Apple
Big Tech

Sam Altman’s OpenAI Faces Strained Partnerships with Microsoft and Apple

OpenAI’s collaborations with Microsoft and Apple have deteriorated, marked by legal disputes and shifting alliances that challenge its dominance in AI.

Ethereum Struggles Near $1,800 Amid Cautious Futures Market Ahead of ETF Launches
Crypto & Fintech

Ethereum Struggles Near $1,800 Amid Cautious Futures Market Ahead of ETF Launches

Ethereum holds steady below $1,800 as hopes for upcoming spot ETF launches face tempered futures interest, signaling a more cautious and selective market environment.