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Senate Republicans Withdraw Support for Iran War Powers Resolution After Heated White House Meeting
Defense & Security

Senate Republicans Withdraw Support for Iran War Powers Resolution After Heated White House Meeting

After a tense confrontation with President Trump, Senate Republicans reversed their stance on a resolution aimed at limiting his war powers concerning Iran, causing the measure to fail.

Rising Electric Car Sales Lower Pressure to Soften EU Emission Rules
Energy & Climate

Rising Electric Car Sales Lower Pressure to Soften EU Emission Rules

Battery-electric vehicles now account for a fifth of new EU car sales, reducing calls to relax the bloc’s climate targets on car emissions.

Sanctioned Iranian Entities Channel Billions via CoinEx Crypto Exchange
Trade & Tariffs

Sanctioned Iranian Entities Channel Billions via CoinEx Crypto Exchange

Iranian-linked wallets transferred over $3.8 billion through CoinEx since 2019, revealing significant use of the platform to bypass US sanctions, says blockchain analyst TRM Labs.

Micron Posts Record Revenue Amid Growing AI Demand as Markets Eye Inflation Data
Corporate Power

Micron Posts Record Revenue Amid Growing AI Demand as Markets Eye Inflation Data

Micron’s quarterly revenue surged to an all-time high driven by AI demand, boosting chip stocks while investors await key inflation figures that could influence market trends.

Epic Games CEO Criticizes Valve’s AI Disclosure Policy on Steam Amid Growing Industry Debate
AI & Tech Regulation

Epic Games CEO Criticizes Valve’s AI Disclosure Policy on Steam Amid Growing Industry Debate

Valve’s requirement for AI use disclosures on Steam faces sharp criticism from Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, who warns it could unfairly harm developers and stifle innovation.

European Battery Electric Vehicle Sales Surge to Record Market Share Amid Growing EV Demand
Energy & Climate

European Battery Electric Vehicle Sales Surge to Record Market Share Amid Growing EV Demand

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for nearly 24% of European new vehicle registrations in May, driven by strong demand and new model launches, marking a notable shift in the market.

Trump Held Private Talks with Live Nation CEO Ahead of Antitrust Settlement
AI & Tech Regulation

Trump Held Private Talks with Live Nation CEO Ahead of Antitrust Settlement

Weeks before the Justice Department settled its antitrust case against Live Nation, former President Trump privately discussed the lawsuit with Live Nation's CEO.

Washington State Grants Licenses to World's First Commercial Nuclear Fusion Plant
Energy & Climate

Washington State Grants Licenses to World's First Commercial Nuclear Fusion Plant

Helion Energy secured key licenses allowing construction of the first-ever nuclear fusion power plant, marking a milestone for clean energy innovation.

House Democrats Question SEC on Oversight of AI-Powered Investment Advisors
AI & Tech Regulation

House Democrats Question SEC on Oversight of AI-Powered Investment Advisors

US House Democrats have formally requested the SEC clarify its regulatory approach to AI-driven trading advisors amid concerns over investor protection and market integrity.

Scientists Achieve First Functional Nuclear Clocks Using Thorium-229
AI & Tech Regulation

Scientists Achieve First Functional Nuclear Clocks Using Thorium-229

Two research teams developed the first operational nuclear clocks based on thorium-229, advancing timekeeping precision with potential impacts on navigation and fundamental physics.