Paramount to Lay Off Roughly 1,000 Employees in Sweeping Corporate

Paramount Delays Deadline To Convince Investors Its Warner Bros Bid Is Better

Paramount extends its deadline to convince investors its bid for Warner Bros is stronger than Netflix's rival offer.


Ben & Jerry's Board Reduced To Two Directors After Magnum's Misconduct Allegations

Ben & Jerry's board is down to two directors after Magnum alleges misconduct by the former chair and raises audit concerns.

Amazon's Biggest Store Will Combine Grocery, Merchandise And Fulfillment

Amazon plans its largest-ever store in Illinois, blending grocery shopping, merchandise sales, and order fulfillment in one massive location.

TikTok's Future Secured As US-China Agreement Clears Way For Continued Operations

TikTok secures its future in the U.S. after a US-China approved deal transfers American operations to a new investor-led venture.


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Peet's Coffee Faces Store Closures After Soda Giant Keurig Dr Pepper Announces Buyout

Peet's Coffee is closing several U.S. stores after Keurig Dr Pepper's $18 billion takeover of its parent company.

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Chain Bought by Chinese Pork Producer

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Chain Bought By Chinese Pork Producer Smithfield Foods

Nathan's Famous hot dog chain is acquired by Chinese-owned Smithfield Foods in a $450 million deal.

Alcohol Brands Stoli Group and Kentucky Owl Move Toward Liquidation

Alcohol Brands Stoli Group And Kentucky Owl Move Toward Liquidation Amid Bankruptcy

Stoli Group and Kentucky Owl move toward liquidation as bankruptcy struggles threaten their U.S. operations.


Regions

Colombia Gives In To US Deportation Flights To Avoid $53.5B Trade War

Colombian President Petro blocked US deportation flights, prompting Trump's tariff threats, but after escalating tensions, Colombia agreed to accept the flights, avoiding a trade war.


US Seizes Record $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Global 'Pig Butchering' Scheme Linked to Chen Zhi


Seized US Canned Food Company Looks to China, North Korea as Russian Sales Crash

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

Fashion Legend Valentino Garavani Dead at 93, Foundation Confirms

Fashion Legend Valentino Garavani Dead at 93, Foundation Confirms

Fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93, with tributes pouring in for the iconic designer known for timeless glamour and Valentino red.

Palo Alto Networks Is Buying IBM QRadar Cloud Security Software Assets to Expand Customer Base

Louis Gerstner, Former IBM CEO Who Turned Around Big Blue, Dies at 83

Former IBM CEO Louis Gerstner, who led Big Blue's turnaround, dies at 83, leaving a lasting legacy in business and philanthropy.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Doubles Personal Nike Stake, Boosting Investor Confidence

Apple CEO Tim Cook boosts investor confidence by doubling his personal Nike stake amid the company's turnaround efforts.