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IEA Releases 400 Million Barrels From Reserves To Ease Energy Prices

The International Energy Agency released 400 million barrels of oil from reserves to stabilize global energy markets disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz crisis.


FTC Orders Invitation Homes To Refund $47 Million To Misled Renters

The Federal Trade Commission ordered Invitation Homes to refund $47.2 million to renters after allegations of hidden fees and misleading leasing costs.

Joe Lockhart Declined Jeffrey Epstein's Request For PR Help, Emails Show

Emails reveal that Joe Lockhart declined a request from Jeffrey Epstein for PR help in 2015 as sex-trafficking allegations intensified.

Target Offers Discounts Across 3,000 Products As Cost Of Living Concerns Grow

Target cuts prices on over 3,000 items this spring to help families save amid rising living costs.


Editor's Pick

Grammarly Faces $5M Lawsuit After AI ‘Expert Review’ Feature

Grammarly Faces $5M Lawsuit After AI 'Expert Review' Feature Used Writers' Names Without Permission

Grammarly faces a class-action lawsuit after its AI "Expert Review" feature allegedly used writers' identities without consent, prompting legal and ethical concerns.

Zoox x Uber

Amazon Zoox, Uber's Partnership Will Soon Let You Book Trips In Las Vegas, LA

Amazon Zoox and Uber are partnering up to bring self-driving ride-hailing services to the Las Vegas and Los Angeles areas.

Buc-ee's Receives Failing BBB Rating, Sparks Customer Service Backlash

Buc-ee's Receives Failing BBB Rating, Sparks Customer Service Backlash

Buc-ee's receives an "F" rating from the Better Business Bureau after dozens of unresolved customer complaints about service, pricing, and product issues.


Regions

China Retaliates Against Canada with Hefty Tariffs on Key Exports

China Retaliates Against Canada With Hefty Tariffs On Key Exports

China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Canada's trade restrictions on Chinese products.



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

Oracle Earnings Beat Expectations as Small Layoff Begins Because of

Oracle Earnings Beat Expectations as Small Layoff Begins Because of AI

Oracle beats Q3 revenue forecasts, uses AI to boost productivity, restructures teams, and plans job cuts while expanding ambitious AI-driven initiatives.

Geoffrey Hinton

'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Says These Entry-Level Jobs Will Be First to Be Replaced

Geoffrey Hinton warns graduates that AI is doubling in power every seven months, threatening entry-level jobs in call centres, marketing, and journalism with imminent replacement.

Goldman Sachs Supports General Counsel Amid Controversial Jeffrey Epstein Correspondence

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Tops Jamie Dimon With $47 Million Pay Package

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon earned a record $47 million in 2025, surpassing JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon.