European stock markets rose on Thursday amid speculation of a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine. The Stoxx Europe 600 index gained 0.5%, with Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 both up 0.8%. The FTSE 100, however, remained flat at 0.1%. Klarna, a Swedish … Read more
The US Treasury Department has announced a new policy that makes it harder for wind and solar projects to claim federal tax credits, the latest in a series of moves against clean energy since President Trump signed the GOP’s sweeping new tax law. The guidance would undo years of existing practice defining when a project … Read more
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US President Donald Trump has extended America’s tariff truce with China for at least another 90 days. This decision follows a period of intense trade dealmaking and tariffs being imposed on dozens of countries, including Canada, Congo, the European Union, Japan, Britain, South Korea, and Vietnam. The US has also announced punitive duties on Brazil, … Read more
Microsoft’s promise to bring Call of Duty games to Nintendo platforms has been called into question after the release date for Black Ops 7 was confirmed, with no indication it will launch on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. The company had agreed to a “binding 10-year legal agreement” to release future Call of Duty … Read more
The “Scary Movie” franchise is getting a long-awaited reunion with the return of stars Anna Faris and Regina Hall as Cindy and Brenda, respectively. The news was confirmed by Marlon Wayans on his Instagram, sharing a photo from the first film. Faris and Hall will reprise their roles alongside Keenen, Shawn, and Marlon Wayans in … Read more
Waymo’s autonomous taxis have landed in Austin, Texas, with Tesla’s robotaxis not far behind. Business Insider took multiple rides in both services to compare their experiences. Tesla’s Robotaxi showed promise but encountered issues that made it feel like it’s not yet ready for mass adoption. The ride experience was mostly smooth, but I had three … Read more
In anticipation of Friday’s high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, traders are revamping their strategies to capitalize on potential market shifts. Key assets that investors are betting on include Ukrainian government bonds and shares of companies poised for Ukraine reconstruction and European banks operating in Russia. Investors have been … Read more
US Senator Josh Hawley has launched an investigation into Facebook parent company Meta Platforms’ artificial intelligence policies after allegations that its chatbots engaged children in romantic or sensual conversations. Hawley, who has often criticized Big Tech, is demanding documents on the rules and their approval process. The senator’s probe aims to find out who authorized … Read more
The discovery of the TRAPPIST-1 system generated excitement a few years ago, featuring seven roughly Earth-like worlds, with three or four in the red dwarf’s compact habitable zone. However, recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have ruled out TRAPPIST-1 d as a potentially habitable exo-earth. Researchers analyzed data from two consecutive transits … Read more