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Walmart plans to roll out digital price tags in all US stores by the end of 2026, aiming to improve efficiency and customer service. However, lawmakers have raised concerns about the potential for surge pricing.

As GLP-1 drug use rises, restaurants face both challenges and opportunities in adapting to changing consumer demands. With 18% of U.S. adults on these treatments, food companies are repositioning menus to offer more protein, fiber, and hydration for weight loss users.

A San Francisco jury ruled unanimously that Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter’s 2022 buyout by falsely claiming the platform’s user metrics were flawed and threatening to abandon the $44 billion deal. The verdict could result in thousands of dollars in damages for class-action investors who

The U.S. Department of Energy unveiled a $4.2 billion public-private partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio to develop a 10-gigawatt data center and gas-fired power complex at a former Ohio uranium enrichment plant. The project aims to accelerate AI infrastructure while reshaping energy policy in Ap

The FCC granted Nexstar Media Group a waiver to acquire Tegna for $6.2B, allowing the broadcaster to bypass the 39% national TV ownership cap. The deal, backed by Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr, faces lawsuits from eight state AGs challenging its legality and impact on local journalism.

Spring homebuying season kicks off with mortgage rates jumping to 6.53%, erasing earlier affordability gains. Rising oil prices from regional conflict and sticky inflation have forced the Federal Reserve to reconsider rate cuts, upending buyer optimism.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and recent missile strikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field and Qatar’s LNG facilities have disrupted 20% of global LNG supply, sending oil prices soaring past $120 a barrel. Analysts warn the conflict risks triggering a depressionary economic crisis, with long-term

The International Energy Agency warns of the worst energy security threat in history, urging governments to lower speed limits, promote remote work, and adopt stricter conservation measures amid soaring fuel prices and geopolitical disruptions.

The Trump administration approved Nexstar’s $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna on March 20, 2026, creating the largest local TV station owner in the U.S. with 265 stations. Eight state attorneys general sued to block the merger, citing antitrust concerns and reduced media competition.

UK government borrowing costs surged to the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis after Iran conflict-driven energy shocks pushed 10-year gilt yields above 5%. Markets now expect Bank of England rate hikes by year-end.

The FCC cleared Nexstar’s $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, creating the largest local TV station owner in the U.S. by household reach. The decision waived the 39% ownership cap and drew an antitrust lawsuit from eight states led by California and New York.

Novartis agrees to pay up to $3B for SNV4818, a mutant-selective PI3Kα inhibitor targeting 40% of HR+/HER2- breast cancer patients with PIK3CA mutations. The deal strengthens Novartis’s oncology pipeline amid rising demand for precision therapies.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns top engineers who spend less than half their $500,000 salary in AI tokens risk raising red flags. His remarks at the GPU Technology Conference and 'All-In Podcast' highlight a growing trend: AI compute is becoming a critical part of compensation.

Supermicro co-founder Yih-Shyan 'Wally' Liaw was arrested Thursday for allegedly orchestrating a $2.5 billion scheme to smuggle AI servers packed with Nvidia GPUs to China. The DOJ unsealed an indictment in Manhattan federal court, charging Liaw, a close confidant of CEO Charles Liang, with violatin

The S&P 500 fell 1.5% Friday, capping a fourth consecutive weekly loss as Brent crude hit $112 amid Iraq's force majeure declaration and drone strikes on Kuwaiti refineries.

A widening Middle East conflict is triggering a global oil shock, pushing U.S. gasoline prices toward $4/gallon and diesel above $5, while economists warn of recession risks. Supply chain disruptions and inflation pressures could derail fragile economic growth.

Nexstar finalizes its $6.2 billion merger with Tegna after federal antitrust approval, creating a broadcast giant reaching 80% of U.S. homes. Eight states sued to block the deal, citing antitrust concerns and reduced local news diversity.

Three Super Micro Computer associates were indicted Thursday for allegedly diverting $2.5 billion in Nvidia AI chips to China via elaborate smuggling operations. The scheme, which involved fake paperwork and bribed auditors, risks disrupting U.S. AI chip controls amid rising tensions over chip expor

The FBI seized domains tied to the Iran-linked hacker group Handala, which claimed responsibility for a cyberattack disrupting Michigan-based Stryker Corp. The takedown highlights escalating cyber warfare between the U.S. and Iran amid ongoing regional conflicts.

The FDA approved a 7.2mg dose of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy on Thursday, giving obesity patients a new tool to rival Eli Lilly’s Zepbound. The approval follows clinical trials showing patients lost up to 20.7% of their body weight in 72 weeks.

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey urges restraint on rate hike bets as global central banks hold rates steady amid Middle East tensions. ECB maintains 2% deposit rate; markets reassess 2026 rate cut expectations.

The European Central Bank kept its key interest rates unchanged on Thursday, citing uncertainty from the Middle East conflict. Inflation in the eurozone stands at 1.9%, just below the 2% target.

Uber commits $1.25B to Rivian in a landmark deal to deploy 50,000 autonomous R2 robotaxis by 2031. The first 10,000 vehicles will hit San Francisco and Miami streets in 2028, with broader expansion planned across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Whirlpool laid off 100+ workers in Iowa as the century-long decline in U.S. manufacturing continues despite Trump’s tariff push. Families like Beverly Dawson’s face economic uncertainty as the Amana plant cuts jobs amid global competition.