Timef 07/09/2025

President Trump has achieved much of his agenda, leaving the fate of the economy squarely in his hands.

Hugging Face is releasing two versions of its desktop robot meant for designing and coding AI applications.

Markets had a muted response to new tariffs, suggesting investors might be discounting the effects they could have on inflation and the economy.  

As Britain begins renationalizing its railways, there are real fears over one of the privatization era’s most successful innovations.

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With a fundraising target of €25 million, Darkstar’s goal is to help startups bring battle-tested products to military customers both in Ukraine and throughout Europe.

The Labour Party is starting its second year in control of the government with difficult choices over whether to curb spending or raise taxes.

The rapid analysis by World Weather Attribution calculated that climate change might have tripled the death toll from the event.

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Super Micro CEO Charles Liang told CNBC the company has a plan to increase investment in Europe.

While South Korean imports to the U.S. face 25% tariffs, the same as Trump promised in April, the rate on Japan has been raised by 1 percentage point to 25%.

Shao Chun Chen, 39, pays about $460 a month in rent for his luxury condo in Chiang Mai, Thailand — one-fifth of what he paid for his unit in Singapore.

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Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1481 on July 9 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The deflation in producer prices came worse than the expected 3.2% drop in a Reuters poll, marking the biggest fall since July 2023, according to LSEG data.

A three-pack of the Philips Hue A19 White and Color Ambiance LED Smart Bulbs is on sale for $79.64 on Prime Day.

Amazon is back with another fire Grubhub Prime Day deal: Prime members can get 50% off one order plus free delivery via Grubhub+.

Markets had a muted response to new tariffs, suggesting investors might be discounting the effects they could have on inflation and the economy.  

Grab the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 for just $179.95 — a $70 discount and $20 cheaper than their previous record low.

The artificial intelligence chatbot, which has a dedicated account on X, praised Hitler after fielding a query about a user’s comments on the Texas flood.

Gift cards are up to 20% off at Amazon for Prime Day July 8 through 11.

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Elon Musk's chatbot has gone on a tirade, praising Adolph Hitler and parroting antisemitic tropes.

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Pointing to “layered screening,” Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, ended two decades of socks and bare feet at U.S. airport checkpoints.

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As China and the U.S. compete in artificial intelligence, Southeast Asia should draw from the best of both, panelists said at CNBC's East Tech West conference.

Also, the micromobility startup that spun out of Rivian this year, was raised $200 million from Greenoaks Capital.

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The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is $200 off at Walmart's anti-Prime Day sale. Try the dust-highlighting laser for $449.99.

You can grab the Kobo Libra Colour for just $209.99 at Amazon during Prime Day, instead of its usual $249.99.

Mr. Williams was long considered a leading candidate to replace Tim Cook as the company’s next chief executive.

AI infrastructure startup LangChain is raising a new round at about $1 billion valuation led by IVP.

Grok, the AI chatbot powered by Elon Musk's xAI company, is back with more antisemitic rants.

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Disinformation around a “weather weapon” and cloud seeding is being widely promoted by everyone from anti-government extremists to GOP influencers—and leading to real-world consequences.

The new hires are joining OpenAI’s scaling team, according to an internal Slack message sent by cofounder Greg Brockman.

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Bezos' latest stock sale comes shortly after his $50 million high-profile wedding to Lauren Sanchez in Venice with a star-studded list of celebrity guests

During Prime Day, Prime members can score three free months of Kindle Unlimited.

Dyson's OnTrac headphones typically cost $500, which is too pricey to recommend. But their Prime Day deal brings them down to a more reasonable price.

Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer, is stepping down from his role later this month.

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Apple said Jeff Williams, the company's COO, will take on a new role overseeing the company's design team along with the Apple Watch and health initiatives.

The president is deploying the word “deal” liberally, using the term to describe all kinds of trade arrangements, some very limited or one-sided.

Corcoran sold her brokerage firm, The Corcoran Group, for close to $70 million in 2001.

The best vacuum I've ever owned — and one that sucks up all my pet's hair — is being offered at a steep discount for Prime Day.

Accused hacker and Chinese national Xu Zewei was arrested in Italy at the request of U.S. prosecutors.

The coffee giant is also launching a new egg bite made with avocado oil.

Track your wallet, keys, or luggage with the ultra-thin MagTag card—works with Apple FindMy and is just $19.97 (reg. $59.99) for a limited time.

Dreo's popular oscillating tower fan is discounted for the dog days of summer.

Crypto gamblers are crying foul as they stand to lose millions of dollars in a bet over whether Ukraine's president would wear a suit.

The Trump administration had asked the justices to block a lower court’s ruling that paused the largest phase of the president’s efforts to downsize the government.

A new report estimates that AI will be a larger-than-ever part of the online shopping process during Amazon’s Prime Day sale, which began Tuesday morning. Amazon’s annual sale, which this year spans four days (July 8-11), is predicted to drive $23.8 billion in online spending across U.S. e-commerce retailers, as other businesses run their own […]

U.S. Treasury yields rose as investors assess President Donald Trump's tariff letters threatening steep duties on several countries, including key allies.

DJI's Neo mini drone is 20 percent off for Prime Day 2025.

If you need to mainline some caffeine, these are the best brewers and concentrates to get that java into your system.

SpaceX is in talks to raise fresh capital at a $400 billion valuation.

TiMOVO's Switch 2 carrying case is 53% off for Prime Day 2025.

"Severance" co-star Michael Chernus plays serial killer John Wayne Gacy in Peacock's true crime limited series.

French AI startup Mistral is in talks to raise up to $1 billion in equity from investors including Abu Dhabi’s MGX fund, reports Bloomberg.

The pricey Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds got one hell of a sale

The new National Academy for AI Instruction, backed by the AFT, plans to train millions of teachers with help from Big Tech.

Here's how your daily brew is becoming the foundation for greener buildings.

A free update allows players to ditch the game’s nonlinear narrative for something more direct. The chronological gameplay exposes hidden nuances about the characters' intersecting storylines.

The FCC wants to auction off spectrum that's behind next-gen Wi-Fi. Consumer advocacy groups say this will make connections busier and slower, and could affect under-resourced communities the most.

Code Ninjas is a leading kids' coding franchise that teaches children ages 7-14 how to code by building video games.

The latest attempt at Superman's story is immensely ambitious, with overt politics and eye-popping action. Review.

The agriculture secretary announced a plan to limit Chinese and foreign purchases of farmland as part of its national security strategy.

Trump has said the United States would resume weapons shipments to Ukraine to defend itself against Russia's invasion.

Games giant Activision took down Call of Duty: WWII due to hackers exploiting a flaw in a specific PC version of the game, which led to several players getting their computers hacked, TechCrunch has learned.  Last week, Activision announced that it brought offline the Microsoft Store version of Call of Duty: WWII, a 2017 first-person […]

The Apple Pencil is sold out at Amazon, but you can snag it for a record-low price at Walmart's anti-Prime Day sale.

Several Amazon devices are at record-low prices on Prime Day, including Kindles, Fire tablets, and Fire TVs. Here's our top picks.

TSA briefed industry members about the change on Tuesday.

The hub will train teachers to use AI for tasks like generating lesson plans.

We review products year-round and spend weeks evaluating Amazon Prime Day deals to pick the best bargains on quality gadgets.

Dan Ives, an analyst and longtime fan of Tesla, was scolded by Elon Musk on Tuesday after posting three steps he said the company's board should take.

The future of AI for entrepreneurs isn't bigger models — it's better context.

Here's why this mindset is an entrepreneur's superpower for leadership excellence.

Trump suggested that those levies would not go into effect immediately, saying he will "give people about a year, year and a half"

A person or people imitating the secretary of state used artificial intelligence to send text and voice messages to foreign diplomats and U.S. officials, the department said in a cable to employees.

Nintendo Switch 2 'Mario Kart World' Bundle is available at Amazon and invite-only.

Google announced on Tuesday that it's launching a new Gmail feature that is designed to help users easily manage their subscriptions and declutter their inbox.

Ben Shelton, ranked No. 10 in the world, is playing in the quarter-final round on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump said he will impose a 50% tariff on copper imports, and suggested more steep sector-specific duties are on the way

Looking for a reliable cordless vacuum? I use this Ryobi ONE+ stick vac every day. Get it for $169 ($30 off) at Home Depot before the deal ends on July 9.

One Google search can shape a customer's decision — or drive them away. Here's how to take control of your brand image with six practical steps.

The typical online checkout experience has become bloated with friction. And while more companies are building solutions around online checkout, few are rethinking it from scratch. One such company is OneText, which is building what it calls a “text-to-buy network,” that lets shoppers complete purchases via text message. The company, founded by former PayPal employees, […]

Survivor star Parvati Shallow spoke with WIRED about her new book, social media, the politics of the show, and who from the cast apologized following her time on the beach.