Trump to extend US TikTok ban deadline, White House says
The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline.
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US Senate passes stablecoin bill in ‘major milestone’ for crypto industry
The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to create a regulatory framework for US-dollar-pegged cryptocurrency tokens known as stablecoins, in a watershed moment for the digital asset industry. The bill, dubbed the GENIUS Act, received bipartisan support, with several Democrats
Toymaker Hasbro cuts 3% of its total workforce, WSJ reports
Toy seller Hasbro has cut 3% of its global workforce in its latest cost-cutting effort amid higher US tariffs on toys from China.
Co-op offers members discount on shopping after cyber attack
The retailer says the offer is to thank members but a retail analyst says the bar is high to redeem it.
'Food shop is my biggest expense after the mortgage'
Food accounts for 23% of basic spending, which includes housing, clothes, health, transport and education, NI Consumer Council finds.
Opening of HS2 line set to be delayed beyond 2033
The BBC understands the government will confirm the delay on Wednesday when a review of the project is published.
How to find the best crypto signals
Crypto signals can help you trade smarter ... if you know how to read them.
Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant
Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller.
Mitsubishi hiking prices on new US vehicles in response to higher costs from Trump tariffs
The Japanese automaker will raise prices to offset the 25% duty imposed on foreign imports in April.
President Trump says he will ‘probably’ extend TikTok ban deadline — for third time
President Trump said on Tuesday he would likely extend a deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the US assets of short video app TikTok.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy admits AI will ‘reduce’ corporate workforce
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy ominously warned Tuesday that he expects the rise of generative artificial intelligence to “reduce” the company’s corporate workforce in the next few years.
Why China is giving away its tech for free
Its newfound fondness for open-source is awkward for an authoritarian state
Coinbase seeking SEC approval to offer blockchain-based stocks
The concept is a "huge priority," said Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer of Coinbase.
JetBlue to slash flights as soft travel demand threatens bottom line: report
JetBlue shares fell 3% in afternoon trading and have lost more than 42% this year.
Elon Musk’s xAI aims to raise $4.3B in equity funding: report
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm xAI is reportedly in talks to raise $4.3 billion in a new equity investment round.
How to find the best meme coins
This form of cryptocurrency is tied to a humorous text or image that's gone viral online.
American Express has ‘major’ refresh in the pipeline for its exclusive platinum cardholders
The company’s U.S. consumer and business Platinum Cards are slated to get "major" updates "later this year," American Express said.
Kraft Heinz to remove synthetic dyes from US products amid ‘Make America Healthy Again’ pressure
It’s the first major food company to publicly tout a rollback of food dyes amid pressure from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his “Make America Healthy Again” campaign.
Breyers recalls 6,600 cases of Rocky Road ice cream over potentially life-threatening allergen
June 2 recall involves 6,668 cases of Rocky Road ice cream that were mistakenly packaged as Breyers Chocolate Truffle.
Nissan unveils new electric car to be built in UK
The new Leaf will be powered by batteries also manufactured in Sunderland.
Jon Stewart slams Trump over Israel-Iran war: ‘What the f–k are we doing?’
Comedy Central host said "dealmaker-in-chief" was at fault for being on the verge of striking a deal with the Iran before things went "bomby."
Sam Altman’s OpenAI lands $200M deal with US military to address ‘national security challenges’
Sam Altman’s OpenAI has secured a $200 million contract to provide artificial intelligence support to the US Defense Department.
Recent graduates facing ‘deteriorated’ labor market as unemployment reaches highest level in years
Recent grads face rising unemployment and a tough job market as AI and slow hiring cut opportunities.
UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach
The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner.
Dow falls 300 points, oil surges 4% as Israel-Iran war ramps up and consumers pull back on spending
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 299.29 points, or 0.70%, to 42,215.80. The S&P 500 declined 50.39 points, or 0.84%, to 5,982.72.
Anderson Cooper hires Hollywood ‘super agent’ — a sign the $18M-a-year anchor may leave CNN: reports
Anderson Cooper has hired a reputed Hollywood “super agent” — a sign that the CNN anchor, said to be pulling down an annual salary of $18 million, may exit the struggling cable network amid looming cost cuts. Cooper, the 58-year-old son of the late fashion designer and railroad
More than 1,000 jobs at risk as Poundland plans 68 store closures
The discount chain sets out turnaround plans a week after it was bought by a US investment firm.
Teads returns to Cannes Lions post Outbrain merger
Teads is returning to Cannes Lions post-merger with Outbrain, and its telling clients how the newly-combined company, can help brands make use of artificial intelligence, targeted advertising and data-driven strategies to expand their businesses and reach. Here, Teads CEO David
