Hulu

Disney Could Phase Out Hulu App, Bring Content And Features To Disney+: Report

Disney is reportedly preparing to phase out the standalone Hulu app, moving its shows, movies, and features into a unified Disney+ streaming experience starting in 2026.


Temu Hit With $232M Fine Over Selling Toxic Toys And Unsafe Electronics

Temu fined $232M by EU for allowing toxic toys and unsafe electronics, after a probe under the Digital Services Act found widespread illegal, high-risk products on its platform.

American Airlines To Offer Starlink WiFi In-Flight To Hundreds Starting Early 2027

American Airlines announced it would start offering Starlink WiFi in-flight to hundreds of aircraft starting early 2027.

AI Investment Bubble Concerns Grow As Big Tech Spending Soars While Revenue Lags Behind Expectations

AI boom faces scrutiny as spending soars, revenue lags, and financial risks grow across Big Tech, startups, and global markets AI economy pressure now.


Editor's Pick

Shein

Shein Buys California-Based Everlane, Says It Would Remain An ‘Independent Brand’

Shein acquires California-based Everlane in a deal that keeps Everlane as an independent, sustainability-focused brand while giving Shein a stronger U.S. and premium retail foothold.

Donald Trump

Trump Postpones Signing Of Plans Establishing Voluntary Review Process For AI Because He ‘Didn’t Like Certain Aspects’

President Trump delays signing an AI executive order creating a voluntary federal review process for advanced systems, citing concerns about overregulation and maintaining U.S. technological leadership.

Walmart

Walmart Warns About Possible Price Hikes If Fuel Costs Do Not Come Down Soon

Walmart warns it may raise prices if fuel costs stay high, as rising transportation and energy expenses squeeze profits and pressure consumers already facing higher living costs.


Regions

EU Moves Up Plan to Tax Cheap Chinese Online Imports

EU Faces ‘Transitional Period’ After Trump’s New Import Surcharge Shakes Trade Deal

A months-long transitional period looms in transatlantic trade as President Donald Trump's new import surcharge threatens last year's U.S.-EU trade deal.



Funding

AI Startup Funding Surging Despite Sting of High Interest Rates

AI startups are riding a wave of fresh capital in 2025—even as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates at multi-decade highs. Instead of slowing down, the sector is posting some of its boldest funding figures yet, fueled by surging demand for both AI infrastructure and specialized applications.

Cost Over Climate: Australians To Spend AU$80B On Energy Upgrades

On average, households plan to spend AU$7,500 on energy-efficient upgrades over the next five years, which could add up to more than AU$80 billion nationwide. About 50% of Australians want to make their homes eco-friendlier, driven mostly by a desire to reduce energy costs.

Australian Superannuation Funds Rethink US Bets Amid Dollar Volatility

"Like every other fund, we are questioning our exposure to the U.S. It would be fair to say that we've hit peak exposure and will be reducing over time," said John Pearce, chief investment officer of UniSuper, said.

Trump UK Trade Deal Pumps Crypto: $ETH Skyrockets, $BTC Hits $103K, $XRP Surges

President Trump has announced a trade agreement with a long-time ally, pumping crypto prices, including Bitcoin, which had been struggling to return to $100,000 in recent weeks.


People

Eric Schmidt

University of Arizona Students Boo Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt After Discussing AI in Commencement Speech

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is booed by University of Arizona graduates after praising AI in his 2026 commencement speech, amid student protests over his record.

Linkedin

LinkedIn Announces New Layoffs, Says Cuts Are Not Attributed To AI Replacing Jobs

LinkedIn is cutting 5% of its workforce, affecting approximately 900 employees, citing organizational restructuring rather than AI automation as the reason for the layoffs.

Meta Raids $12B AI Startup Thinking Machines Lab, Snags Founding

Meta Raids $12B AI Startup Thinking Machines Lab, Snags Founding Engineers in Talent War

Meta hires key engineers from Mira Murati's $12B AI startup, highlighting an intensifying talent war as top firms compete for elite AI expertise.