Iran Acknowledges Strait of Hormuz Attacks as a Mistake in Private Talks
Iran privately admitted that recent attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz were unintentional, while the US urges a public commitment to safe navigation.
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Big Tech
Elon Musk Directs Tesla Employees to Adopt Grok AI Despite Performance Shortcomings
Tesla staff receive instructions to favor Grok, the AI model from Musk’s xAI, citing lower costs despite Grok’s acknowledged underperformance compared to competing models.
Markets & Macro
U.S. Stocks Climb as Investors Continue to Back Leading AI Companies
Wall Street showed renewed buying interest in artificial intelligence stocks, pushing U.S. equities higher amid sustained enthusiasm for AI-driven growth.
Markets & Macro
Fed Links Rising Inflation to Tariffs, Energy Prices, and AI Investment Surge
The Federal Reserve reports that tariffs, energy cost increases, and a boom in AI spending have jointly pushed inflation above target, affecting household budgets despite steady interest rates.
Energy & Climate
Chinese EV Maker Leapmotor Enters Mexican Market with Stellantis Partnership
Leapmotor launches its B10 EREV SUV in Mexico, supported by Stellantis, marking the Chinese EV brand’s first entry into North America.
Defense & Security
US and Iran Restart Talks in Oman Amid Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz
US and Iranian officials have resumed negotiations in Oman as Washington urges Tehran to ensure safe, toll-free passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz following recent attacks on commercial vessels.
Crypto & Fintech
Circle Releases Open-Source Toolkit to Integrate USDC Payments with AI Agents
Circle has open-sourced its Agent Stack Toolkit, enabling AI agent frameworks to perform USDC payments and on-chain blockchain functions autonomously within their workflows.
Defense & Security
U.S. Developing Nuclear Waste-Powered Drones Capable of Decades-Long Flight
The U.S. is advancing technology to power drones with nuclear waste-derived batteries, enabling continuous airborne missions lasting over 30 years without refueling.
Defense & Security
Trump Announces US License for Ukraine to Produce Patriot Missile Interceptors
At a NATO summit, Donald Trump pledged US authorization for Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, signaling a strategic shift amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
Corporate Power
IREN’s Co-CEOs Face Backlash Over Pay Exceeding Nvidia’s CEO Despite Smaller Scale
IREN’s co-CEOs have sparked investor concerns by potentially earning more than Nvidia’s CEO, raising questions about executive pay alignment in a company far smaller in size.