Anthropic Expects to Match SpaceX’s Record IPO Size or Top It - Bloomberg.com

Anthropic PBC expects to match or beat the size of SpaceX’s record-setting initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, in the latest sign of overwhelming demand from investors looking to profit from the artificial intelligence boom.

At Walmart, billions in tariff refunds soften the blow from slower sales growth - NBC News

Walmart says it has received nearly $3 billion in tariff refunds — and used some of that windfall to cut prices for consumers strained by inflation.

One day after doubling Treasury buybacks, Bessent says he's ready to boost them further to push down long-term yields - Yahoo Finance

Bessent said the Treasury's buyback program of government debt could surpass the $4 billion announced on Wednesday.

Why Is Moderna Stock Down Today? - Forbes

The biotech giant posted positive trial results of a cancer vaccine, boosting shares at a record-setting pace before investors pulled back.

SpaceX Stock Gets Worrying Signal Before Unlock - Yahoo Finance

Another wave of shares could test recent buying strength

Three things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt - NPR

The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week. The debt has doubled since 2017, and just paying interest on the accumulated debt now costs the government more than $1 trillion a year.

Mortgage rates fall for second consecutive week - Fox Business

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.65%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.67%.

Dow drops nearly 500 points as Treasury plan fails to keep yields down, Walmart tanks: Live updates - CNBC

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday as Treasury yields reversed course from the decline seen in the prior trading day.

Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum Surge. What Trump’s Clarity Act Drive Means for Cryptos. - Barron's

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Hyperliquid rally after Trump hosts a pro-crypto rally at the White House.

US warns of active cyber threat targeting critical infrastructure - Fox Business

U.S. agencies say hackers are targeting Siemens PLCs used across critical infrastructure, raising risks of outages, equipment damage and supply chain disruption.

Pricey Trump-Driven Overhaul of Dulles Gets Greenlight - Newser

$15.5B funding package backs tunnels, concourse overhaul and new terminal designs

Starbucks to layoff 224 employees, including workers who declined Nashville move - KING5.com

Amazon’s drone deliveries are landing in pools and ponds - The Verge

Amazon’s Prime Air drones have dropped deliveries into water a few times over the past year, with the latest incident showing a drone dropping a package directly into a pool.

California AG tells CNBC that settling Paramount-WBD lawsuit would require 'robust structural remedies' - CNBC

California AG Rob Bonta discussed the states' antitrust case to block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger with CNBC's David Faber.

Genesis joins the giant electric SUV club with new GV90 - Ars Technica

A retractable screen, a huge heads-up display, and an optional 4-seat VIP interior.

Treasury Department bars ESG funds from Trump Accounts, citing 'political activism' concerns - Fox Business

Scott Bessent says Trump Accounts will ban ESG funds, citing new investment rules focused on low fees, diversification and long-term performance.

Frozen blueberries recall categorized under FDA’s highest Class I risk level - The Hill

The recalled blueberries had been shipped to stores in eight states.

MICRON TO BUILD $10 BILLION RESEARCH CAMPUS IN BOISE - Boise Dev

Boise-based Micron says it will launch a new $10 billion lab here in its home city, which will bring together hundreds of researchers in a new facility. It is the latest in a string of investments the company has announced, totaling more than $60 billion. Mic…

Alibaba’s Revenue Climbs 9% in Testament to China’s AI Boom - Bloomberg.com

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s profit plunged more than 75% after the Chinese company ratcheted up quarterly capital spending to almost $10 billion, aiming to safeguard its position in a fiercely competitive global AI arena.

A new force is increasing inequality in America - The Washington Post

Evidence is mounting that artificial intelligence is helping the richest people and cities pull further ahead.

Bitcoin surges 12% in two days as Trump, crypto execs lead last ditch effort for Clarity Act - CNBC

Bitcoin is trading at its highest levels since early June as crypto execs joined with President Donald Trump push to get the Clarity Act over the finish line.

US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse - AP News

Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, another sign that layoffs remain low and that most Americans enjoy job security. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims dropped to 206,000 last week from a revised 212,000 the …

China's New 'Superman' Robot Is A Back-Flipping, Record-Breaking Powerhouse - bgr.com

China's latest robot can run faster than a human and leap two meters high, but the engineering behind its record-breaking performance is even more striking.

Charter Closes $34.5 Billion Cox Deal in Cable Megamerger, Company to Adopt Cox Communications Name - Variety

Charter closed its acquisition of Cox, creating a cable giant with operations in 45 states serving roughly 37 million customers.

Alaska Air to fly farther than ever as it pushes into global market - The Seattle Times

Alaska Airlines will offer nonstop flights from Seattle to Paris, France and Athens, Greece starting next spring.

SBA Proposes Sweeping Changes to Small Business Size Standards for IT and Consulting Firms - OrangeSlices AI

FDA approves robot that can find your vein, insert a needle, and draw blood without human help - TechSpot

Called Aletta, the robot begins the process by instructing the adult patient on how to position their arm. Once in the correct place, the patient or a...

Fed officials warned rate hikes may be needed if inflation stays high - Axios

Some policymakers warned that waiting too long to raise rates could mean bigger, more painful increases down the line.

Retro Pizza Hut draws customers from hours away as 1980s nostalgia sends sales soaring - Fox News

Retro appeal has turned a small-town Pizza Hut into a destination for customers seeking a nostalgic dining experience, with its franchise operator planning to add even more throwback touches.

Is it safe to eat salad? How New Yorkers are coping with the threat of cyclosporiasis. - Gothamist

Health officials haven’t identified the source of the cyclosporiasis surge that has left some New Yorkers uneasy about eating lettuce.

Harvest price hike hits business with 1500% increase in bills - BBC

Richard Haldenby says his average monthly bill for Harvest had risen from $130 (£95.50) to $2,110.

Exclusive: 75% of Americans Now Oppose Local Data Center Development - Heatmap News

The American public has soured even further on local data center development since the spring, new polling shows.Three-quarters of Americans now say that they would oppose a new data center being built near where they live, according to a new Heatmap Pro poll…

Humanoid robots' 'ChatGPT moment' could be 10 years away, Unitree founder says - CNBC

Unitree founder Wang Xingxing says humanoid robots could take up to 10 years to reach a breakthrough comparable to ChatGPT.

CBP officers seize nearly 850 pounds of khat packed into 12 suitcases after flight from London - Fox News

CBP officers at Baltimore airport found 847 pounds of khat disguised as tea leaves in 12 suitcases carried by two travelers arriving from London.

Meta faces a $1.4 trillion threat that could mean ‘turning in the keys and walking away’ - Fortune

The Meta trial could reshape how states challenge Instagram, Facebook and other tech platforms over product design.

Residents outraged after video shows postal worker attacking beloved albino peacock - KTLA

Residents in a Pasadena neighborhood are outraged after a mailman was seen attacking a beloved peacock that is known to roam the area. Neighbors said the white male peacock is very friendly and social and loves being petted and fed by the neighborhood kids. G…

CNBC Daily Open: Trump bemoans 'ridiculous rates' - CNBC

President Donald Trump is raging against rates, vowing economic warfare on Iran and lending support to crypto regulation in a busy environment for investors.

The slow sucking sound of AI - Financial Times

Searching for signs of crowding out

Hong Kong conglomerate seeks $1.5 billion in damages from Panama for takeover of canal ports - AP News

CK Hutchison is seeking over $1.5 billion from Panama for damages to its investments after the country seized two ports at the ends of the Panama Canal. A subsidiary of the Hong Kong conglomerate had run the ports for years, but Panama seized them in February…

SK Hynix shares surge over 12% in Seoul after announcing massive stock buyback - CNBC

Shares of SK Hynix surged over 12% in Seoul after the company announced a massive stock buyback.

Stripe didn’t really buy OpenRouter because of the ‘singularity’ - TechCrunch

What does a payments giant want with a startup that routes prompts between different AI models? Stripe says it's because of "the singularity" but it's really for a far more real and powerful reason.

Hypersonic missile startup Castelion raises $1 billion - SpaceNews

Hypersonic missile startup Castelion raises $1 billion  Hypersonic missile startup Castelion raises $1 billion

CMMC review: DoD’s inconsistent CUI marking continues to plague program - Federal News Network

Most organizations agree a key problem for the CMMC program is the Defense Department's inability to properly identify and mark CUI.

Homebuyers: You may be entitled to settlement cash. Here's the deadline - KHOU

New tire rule raises concerns: 'California is particularly vulnerable here' - SFGATE

Some in the tire industry worried that the regulation is ill conceived: "I will tell you, California is particularly vulnerable here."

Salmonella outbreak linked to tainted jalapeños isn’t over - NBC News

The CDC reported more than 400 cases in 32 states, although the number of illnesses is likely to be much higher.

Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops recalled. See the affected product - USA Today

Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops are being recalled due to a possible contamination problem.

Flight attendants freaked out that Google is buying tons of Spirit employee data - Ars Technica

Bankrupt Spirit accused of selling out workers in massive data sale to Google.

AI was supposed to win people over by now — it hasn’t - TechCrunch

As AI becomes harder to avoid, consumers are growing more wary of the technology — and Silicon Valley is discovering that widespread adoption doesn’t necessarily lead to acceptance.