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AI Drives Older Workers Out of White-Collar Jobs at an Accelerating Pace
Markets & Macro

AI Drives Older Workers Out of White-Collar Jobs at an Accelerating Pace

Recent research reveals that artificial intelligence is disproportionately pushing employees near retirement out of white-collar roles, increasing unemployment among older workers.

DOJ Subpoenas New York Times Reporters Over Air Force One Security Leak
Defense & Security

DOJ Subpoenas New York Times Reporters Over Air Force One Security Leak

Four New York Times journalists face subpoenas from the Department of Justice following their report on security issues that forced President Trump to abandon the new Air Force One.

Russian Strikes Injure Civilians in Kyiv as Ukraine Targets Sea of Azov Shipping
Defense & Security

Russian Strikes Injure Civilians in Kyiv as Ukraine Targets Sea of Azov Shipping

A Russian missile and drone attack wounded 11 in Kyiv amid escalating Ukrainian strikes on vessels supporting Russian military logistics in the Sea of Azov.

Inside Liberland, the Crypto-Backed Micronation Where Wealth Controls the Vote
Crypto & Fintech

Inside Liberland, the Crypto-Backed Micronation Where Wealth Controls the Vote

Liberland, a self-declared micronation backed by crypto billionaires, challenges traditional democracy by allowing voting power to be purchased through cryptocurrency tokens.

U.S. Senators Secure Agreement to Advance Stricter Sanctions Targeting Russian Energy Buyers
Trade & Tariffs

U.S. Senators Secure Agreement to Advance Stricter Sanctions Targeting Russian Energy Buyers

A bipartisan deal reached between U.S. senators and the administration paves the way for stronger sanctions imposing heavy tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy products.

Elliman’s AI Transformation Sparks Debate Over Real Estate Agent Roles
Corporate Power

Elliman’s AI Transformation Sparks Debate Over Real Estate Agent Roles

Douglas Elliman’s new AI-driven tech overhaul signals industry shifts, with CEO acknowledging layoffs and a potential decrease in agent demand amid expanding automation.

Iran Refuses Talks with U.S. Until American Forces Withdraw from Regional Positions
Defense & Security

Iran Refuses Talks with U.S. Until American Forces Withdraw from Regional Positions

Iran has dismissed negotiation efforts with the U.S., demanding a U.S. military retreat before talks can resume amid rising tensions and renewed conflict in the Gulf.

Exchange Stablecoin Reserves Climb to $93 Billion, Binance Controls Majority Share
Crypto & Fintech

Exchange Stablecoin Reserves Climb to $93 Billion, Binance Controls Majority Share

Stablecoin reserves held by exchanges surged to $93 billion, with Binance controlling 57% of the total, highlighting a growing concentration of liquidity on the platform.

U.S. Revokes Chevron’s Venezuela License and Threatens Tariffs to Intensify Pressure
Trade & Tariffs

U.S. Revokes Chevron’s Venezuela License and Threatens Tariffs to Intensify Pressure

The U.S. government revoked Chevron’s license to operate in Venezuela and signaled tariffs on oil-importing countries to tighten economic restrictions on Nicolás Maduro’s regime.

AI Industry Faces Pressure to Slash Prices as Automation Falls Short
Big Tech

AI Industry Faces Pressure to Slash Prices as Automation Falls Short

The CEO of a major tech firm calls for steep AI price reductions as current costs hinder enterprise adoption and AI struggles to replace human labor effectively.