The US temporarily waived sanctions on Iranian oil that’s already at sea, boosting the war economy of the nation Washington is waging war against. The move marks an effort to relieve pressure on global energy markets, as the conflict spurs major supply disruptions and sends prices soaring. White House officials ...
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Ukraine makes territorial gains as Russia loses Starlink accessUkraine makes territorial gains as Russia loses Starlink access
Ukraine has achieved its largest domestic territorial gains in more than two years after Elon Musk cut off Starlink internet service to Russian forces, showing how digital infrastructure is redefining the modern battlefield. The satellite internet service was vital for Russian drones, troop communications, and real-time battlefield surveillance; Moscow’s forces ...
Beijing seeks to draw contrast with US volatilityBeijing seeks to draw contrast with US volatility
China pitched itself to global executives as a “harbor of stability,” drawing a contrast to US volatility. Premier Li Qiang’s speech in Beijing on Sunday came as the world’s second-largest economy works to turn around a decline in foreign investment, which fell 9.5% in 2025. Li also pledged to pursue ...
OpenAI to nearly double headcount this yearOpenAI to nearly double headcount this year
OpenAI plans to nearly double its headcount to 8,000 employees this year, as the startup ramps up a push to sell its AI products to businesses, the Financial Times reported. The ChatGPT creator has been losing out on business customers to rival Anthropic, credit card payment data suggests, even as ...
Trump to send ICE to airports as long security lines cause travel chaosTrump to send ICE to airports as long security lines cause travel chaos
US immigration agents will be deployed to airports on Monday, President Donald Trump said, escalating a standoff in Washington over a government funding deal. Long lines at airports caused frustration among travelers over the weekend as a partial government shutdown forces Transportation Security Administration agents to work without pay. More ...
Senate Democrats square off with each other in ‘spicy primaries’Senate Democrats square off with each other in ‘spicy primaries’
The News Senate Democrats have a shared goal of taking back the majority this fall. Boy, do they disagree about how to do it. Party leaders have been picking winners and clearing the field since the late Harry Reid was leader, but those days are clearly at an end as ...
Microsoft’s options to rein in OpenAIMicrosoft’s options to rein in OpenAI
As a cub reporter at The Wall Street Journal, I learned an important lesson: Anyone can a lawsuit. Things get serious when people actually file them. Still, Microsoft’s threats to sue OpenAI — scooped by the FT — signify an escalating fight that won’t end particularly well if the two ...
Conservative group, teacher’s union team up on chatbotsConservative group, teacher’s union team up on chatbots
The issue of children having access to chatbots is uniting even the unlikeliest of groups. Moms for Liberty, the political organization trying to get race and LGBTQ themes out of schools, has aligned with one of America’s largest teacher’s unions. The two groups “haven’t gotten along on almost anything,” Randi ...
Nigeria faces Iran war oil price conundrumNigeria faces Iran war oil price conundrum
Alexis’s view Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the UK offered a brief diversion from the Iran war, a conflict that could play a major role in the Nigerian president’s campaign to secure a second term. On the face of it, oil prices holding above $100 a barrel are good for ...
US Energy Sec derides funding for Africa’s green energy projectsUS Energy Sec derides funding for Africa’s green energy projects
The Trump administration is doubling down on its bid to reverse the Biden-era drive to champion clean energy projects across Africa. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, speaking in Washington this week, derided the amount spent by the US and Europe on wind and solar projects on the continent instead of ...