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Trump backs down from 250% EU pharma tariff in deal
BBC - 21 Aug 2025 13:46
The US and EU have released details of the new trade deal reducing tariffs between teh two partners.
Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in US as tariff fears persist
BBC - 21 Aug 2025 01:45
The Japanese technology giant cited economic challenges as it raised prices for the consoles by around $50.
Harvard Economist Got Bitcoin Wrong-Now Traders Eye Cryptos True Drivers
Bitcoin.com - 21 Aug 2025 00:30
Bitcoins explosive ascent defies past predictions as U.S. regulators pivot toward institutional adoption-forcing even a top Harvard economist to completely reassess his early outlook. Harvard Professor Admits Bitcoin Mis...
DOJ Paves Way for Decentralized Crypto With Major Win for Open Source Devs
Bitcoin.com - 21 Aug 2025 23:30
The DOJ is boosting confidence across the crypto sector by affirming that decentralized software development wont face prosecution absent intent to aid crime or control user funds. DOJ Fuels Crypto Boom With Major Win fo...
Walmart is selling a 'comfortable' $700 reclining loveseat for only $470
The Street - 21 Aug 2025 23:30
"These fit perfectly in our RV."
The future of manufacturing depends on empowering workers
Fast Company - 21 Aug 2025 23:05
Expanding human potential with AI is better for operators and for business. There is a very real anxiety around automation, especially in America-where once-thriving communities have been gutted by waves of displacement,...
Tesla FSD faces more trouble as government opens investigation
The Street - 21 Aug 2025 23:03
Tesla's advanced driver assistance system has been the subject of court battles and regulatory investigations.
Target might be having an identity crisis, but some analysts are still standing by the stock
Market Watch - 21 Aug 2025 22:39Amazon is selling a 'very soft' $26 washable area rug for $12, and 'the pattern is lovely'
The Street - 21 Aug 2025 21:30
"I get so many compliments on how soft it is."
Heres the $863 billion secret Powell, Trump and Bessent arent telling us about gold and bitcoin
Market Watch - 21 Aug 2025 21:20OpenAI CEO joins chorus of industry experts warning about "AI bubble"
The Street - 21 Aug 2025 21:00
The CEOs of leading tech firms are warning about an AI bubble. Investors would be wise to listen.
Trump appoints Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia to new chief design officer role
Fast Company - 21 Aug 2025 21:00
Gebbia, who joined the Trump administration earlier this year, is poised to help lead the next phase of remodeling federal agencies. U.S. President Donald Trump will appoint Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia to lead a team cha...
CoreWeaves stock gets a brief reprieve from the selling as Jane Street announces stake
Market Watch - 21 Aug 2025 20:43How We Tracked Trumps Presidential Profit
The New Yorker - 21 Aug 2025 14:30
The New Yorker staff writer David D. Kirkpatrick tallies up the Trump familys profiteering, including five Persian Gulf mega-projects, a luxury jet from Qatar, a sprawling resort in Hanoi, half a dozen projects peddling ...
When the C.E.O. Retires but Wont Go Away
The New York Times - 21 Aug 2025 14:21
Target is the latest company to keep a replaced chief executive around as an executive chairman. Does having two top dogs make sense?
US Commerce official buys Bitcoin as Trump tariffs shake markets
Coin Telegraph - 21 Aug 2025 14:12
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has been scooping up stock in companies that could benefit from tariffs, as well as investing in Bitcoin funds.
Hyperliquid Now Dominates DeFi Derivatives, Processing $30B a Day
Coin Desk - 21 Aug 2025 14:00
A new RedStone report says Hyperliquids on-chain order book, HIP-3 market creation, and dual-chain design have propelled it to over 80% market share.
Walmart says tariffs are raising costs, but its trying to avoid price increases - for now
Market Watch - 21 Aug 2025 13:20Home Depot and Lowes share bad pricing news
The Street - 21 Aug 2025 00:15
Both home improvement companies have been reluctant to admit that some prices have already increased, and others will go up.
We finance our disadvantages-and call it progress
Fast Company - 21 Aug 2025 00:00
Take actions that benefit you, not institutions. A lot of people are getting fed up with how powerful people and institutions benefit themselves while things get worse by the day for the rest of us. Especially younger ge...
Computer science graduates struggle to secure their first jobs
BBC - 21 Aug 2025 23:50
Companies are using AI to do basic coding tasks instead of hiring junior staff.
Investing in early-in-career talent is vital to win the AI race
Fast Company - 21 Aug 2025 23:30
Three ways to build AI-first cultures rooted in continuous learning As the AI era accelerates, some leaders have predicted a wipeout for entry-level white-collar jobs. I understand these concerns as unemployment rates ri...