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US Chemical Industry Presses Congress to Modernize Outdated Safety Law Amid Innovation Delays
Trade & Tariffs

US Chemical Industry Presses Congress to Modernize Outdated Safety Law Amid Innovation Delays

Over 100 manufacturers urge Congress to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act as EPA faces massive backlog delaying chemical approvals vital to US industry competitiveness.

AI Helps Recover Long-Lost Bitcoin Wallet Holding Nearly $400,000
Crypto & Fintech

AI Helps Recover Long-Lost Bitcoin Wallet Holding Nearly $400,000

An AI chatbot aided a user in reclaiming a decade-old Bitcoin wallet containing five coins bought when Bitcoin was priced near $250 each.

Ethereum’s Network Activity Signals Renewed Strength Amid Price Consolidation
Crypto & Fintech

Ethereum’s Network Activity Signals Renewed Strength Amid Price Consolidation

Ethereum’s blockchain shows increased transaction volumes and on-chain engagement, reinforcing its market position despite recent price consolidation.

Cisco Plans Job Cuts as It Shifts Focus to AI Amid Rising Demand
Markets & Macro

Cisco Plans Job Cuts as It Shifts Focus to AI Amid Rising Demand

Cisco will eliminate nearly 4,000 jobs to prioritize artificial intelligence investments, raising its revenue outlook following a surge in hyperscaler orders.

US Senate Set to Vote on Crypto Regulation with Key Amendments on Tax and Banking Access
Crypto & Fintech

US Senate Set to Vote on Crypto Regulation with Key Amendments on Tax and Banking Access

The US Senate Banking Committee prepares to vote on the CLARITY Act, featuring amendments that could limit crypto tax payments and restrict banking access for digital asset firms.

Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair Amid Economic Uncertainty
Markets & Macro

Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair Amid Economic Uncertainty

Kevin Warsh, a Hoover Institution fellow and Stanford alumnus, was confirmed as the next Federal Reserve chair in a narrow Senate vote, taking office amid ongoing inflation and economic challenges.

How Carbon Dioxide Simultaneously Warms Earth’s Surface and Cools the Upper Atmosphere
Energy & Climate

How Carbon Dioxide Simultaneously Warms Earth’s Surface and Cools the Upper Atmosphere

New research reveals the complex role of carbon dioxide in warming the lower atmosphere while cooling the stratosphere by releasing heat into space more efficiently.

Dates Set for Public Forums on Proposed WakeMed-Atrium Health Merger
Corporate Power

Dates Set for Public Forums on Proposed WakeMed-Atrium Health Merger

WakeMed and Atrium Health scheduled multiple public meetings and a virtual forum to gather community input on their proposed healthcare merger.

Bitcoin Firms Slash Holdings Amid Mounting Treasury Losses Exceeding $30 Billion
Markets & Macro

Bitcoin Firms Slash Holdings Amid Mounting Treasury Losses Exceeding $30 Billion

Several public companies holding Bitcoin have liquidated large portions of their reserves as combined unrealized losses reach $30 billion, reflecting growing pressure in the crypto market.

Allegiant and Sun Country Complete Merger, Forming Major U.S. Leisure Airline
Corporate Power

Allegiant and Sun Country Complete Merger, Forming Major U.S. Leisure Airline

Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines have finalized their $1.5 billion merger, creating the eighth-largest U.S. airline by seats while maintaining separate brands for now.