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The U.S. Treasury Department settled a case against Adani Enterprises, involving the purchase of sanctioned Iranian energy between November 2023 and June 2025.

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Asia markets were mixed ahead of the highly anticipated Trump-Xi talks.

Brian Morrissey, the department’s general counsel, stepped down hours after the Trump administration announced the $1.8 billion fund.

Beijing walks into the summit with the stronger hand while Moscow seeks reassurance that China has not drifted toward Washington after Trump's visit.

Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would postpone a planned military strike on Iran following requests from key Middle Eastern leaders.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has angered some corporate executives with his tax policies, has had a recent series of meetings with top business leaders.

"Game Changer" Season 8 starts with a truly shocking premiere. Let's get into it.

Sam Reich explains how "Bluey" creator Joe Brumm has ties to Dropout.

The figure beat with projections of 0.4% from Reuters-polled economists, and against the 0.3% in the last quarter.

Asia-Pacific markets were set to broadly higher on Tuesday, amid lower oil prices after President Donald Trump said he is postponing a scheduled attack on Iran

The U.S. and Chinese readouts agree on one phrase: constructive strategic stability.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said the company’s Foundry turnaround is gaining traction.

The CDC earlier Monday said an American had tested positive for Ebola in Africa.

President Trump announced the addition of 600 medicines to his online drugstore as he appeals to Americans concerned about high drug prices and affordability.

After a 140% stock surge and a sweeping Wall Street reset, Google’s developer conference has to prove the AI story is more than a market narrative.

Actor Nika King took to Instagram after "Euphoria" Season 3, episode 6 to laugh about almost all of her lines being cut from the show.

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The death is the latest worker safety issue at the Starbase facility, which has a higher injury rate than all other SpaceX sites.

Even as protests increase, the collapse of Mr. Musk’s suit against OpenAI and Sam Altman will speed up the artificial intelligence juggernaut.

The company announced the changes two days before it plans to lay off 10 percent of its work force, or about 8,000 employees.

A nine-member jury found that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. The setback for the tech mogul frees OpenAI to continue in the artificial intelligence race.

Other venture-backed companies like Chai Discovery and Isomorphic Labs have raced to build better models. SandboxAQ is betting that the bigger obstacle is access, and that Claude solves it.

It took a jury less than two hours to decide that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. But the testimony over three weeks was still illuminating.

Renewable energy has helped make the worst-case scenario a bit less bad. The president said, falsely, it shows that climate scientists were wrong.

Great leaders should step down at their peak — not after decline — using Barry Sanders' retirement as a model for preserving legacy and enabling strong succession.

President Donald Trump said he is calling off a plan to attack Iran on Tuesday after the heads of three regional powers in the Middle East asked him to "hold off."

Call volume outpaced puts by more than double on Monday, though more calls were exchanged at the bid or below, meaning likely sold.

Stainless, a New York-based startup, will wind down all hosted products as part of the acquisition.

The rules were established by the Biden administration after research linked the compounds to a range of serious health problems.

A jury in Oakland, Calif., reached a decision after a three-week long trial seen as pivotal for the future of OpenAI and the artificial intelligence race.

Understanding what qualifies as a legitimate tax deduction — and what doesn't — can help side hustlers avoid costly mistakes, reduce audit risk and keep more of their hard-earned income.

Jurors in the tech 'trial of the century' have likely ended Elon Musk's attempt to get a payout from OpenAI over its for-profit conversion.

What started as handwritten notes in our earliest orders became a lasting lesson in why the most “inefficient” moments are often the ones customers remember — and the ones that build lasting loyalty.

Apple sent out media invites and officially declared the start time for the 2026 edition of the Worldwide Developers Conference.

The Times is challenging a new requirement that reporters covering the military complex have an official escort, part of a broader legal challenge to the Pentagon’s press restrictions.

The Times is challenging a new requirement that reporters covering the military complex have an official escort, part of a broader legal challenge to the Pentagon’s press restrictions.

Learn why building trust is the best thing you can do to win customers and outrun the competition.

For decades, he criticized the industry’s lax attitudes toward computer security and individual digital privacy. He also developed solutions.

Reddit services were disrupted Monday afternoon. What happened, and what Reddit has shared about the issues.

The dismissal appears to be part of the Trump administration’s effort to effectively settle the case, which stemmed from the leak of his tax returns in 2019.

Early surveillance and testing failed to identify Bundibugyo, a rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak.

Details on how to watch the keynote for Google's I/O developer conference.

A nine-person jury found Musk waited past the statute of limitations to sue, clearing OpenAI's path to a massive IPO this year.

New research reveals a dangerous disconnect between where marketing leaders are investing and where buyers are actually making decisions.

In 2008, I made a decision that crippled my revenue until 2010. In 2020, a similar situation arose, but this time, I tried another tactic — and the results led to us nearly doubling revenue in 5 years.

Android XR smart glasses will likely take center stage at this year's Google I/O. Here's what we already know about Google's upcoming smart glasses.

Trump, at a White House event Monday, is expected to announce an expansion of the number of discounted prescription drugs offered through TrumpRX.

Seagate CEO Dave Mosley's comment sent shares sinking, along with those of Micron, SanDisk and Western Digital.

The jury ruled in favor of Sam Altman and OpenAI in their dramatic court battle with Elon Musk.

Jason Wright built a booming snack brand by obsessing over protein. Now he’s deliberately talking about something else. As CEO and founder of Wilde Brands, Wright has spent years positioning his chicken-based chips as the protein-forward alternative to traditional snacks. The strategy worked: Wilde is now in 20,000 stores, with a new 130,000-square-foot facility, a […]

Elon Musk's claim that he was mistreated by his OpenAI cofounders failed after nine California jurors decided in a unanimous verdict that his lawsuits had been filed too late.

Benioff reveals how the common workplace tool allows in-depth access.

Both Nvidia's earnings and its commentary on its financial report are expected to be big tests for U.S. equities.

Trump will swear in Kevin Warsh, his hand-picked choice to lead the Federal Reserve, during a White House ceremony.

Getting new ideas is no longer the challenge for most businesses operating in the age of information.

Memorial Day is on May 25, but sales have already started, so we rounded up the best deals on mattresses, tech, TVs, and more.

Here are the best Memorial Day tech deals on Mashable's favorite laptops, headphones, and more.

Memorial Day sales on portable power stations take over 50% off models from Anker Solix, Jackery, DJI, and more.

The best 2026 Memorial Day TV deals include up to 50% off the Hisense Canvas TV, Samsung OLED TVs, and more.

The New York public healthcare system said hackers stole personal and medical data, and scans of biometrics — including fingerprints — in one of the largest recorded breaches of 2026.

When asked in March whether Berkshire was still putting money to work, Buffett said the conglomerate had made "one tiny purchase."

Scammers are sending fake Amazon product recall texts with phishing links designed to steal your login and payment details. Here's how to spot them.

Gautam Adani had been accused of lying to American investors about payoffs in India. The end of the case came as President Trump has signaled a transactional approach to justice.

Google's Gemini app adds extended thinking levels, plus third-party integrations.

It's Green Lantern but not as fans know it, with a new teaser dropped for HBO's "Lanterns," starring Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler.

He won a Nobel in 2006 for challenging the conventional wisdom among economists that higher inflation was a necessary price to pay for low unemployment.

Hinge's new feature, Signals, is in testing, and it measures thoughtful participation.

The veteran gaming entrepreneur is betting big on nostalgia — and the numbers suggest he may be onto something.

Shop the best Memorial Day mattress deals from brands like Saatva, DreamCloud, and Avocado. Save hundreds on a new bed today.

Microsoft is ending Together mode in Microsoft Teams.

Bojangles, Cracker Barrel and McAlister's Deli have jumped on the catering bandwagon as companies plan to spend more on food in future.

Amazon is ending support for lots of old Kindle models this week. What does that mean for you?

The app is similar to a meeting notetaker: you can record doctor visits, and it will return an AI summary of the meeting, with the next steps, all of which you share with family and friends if you want to.

Amazon Memorial Day deals take over 50% off TVs, Bose earbuds, Jackery portable power stations, and more

James Antaki’s efforts to develop a baby’s heart were close to success when his federal funding was cut off. The grants were eventually restored; rebuilding what was lost wasn’t so easy.

Despite elevated aluminum production costs and shipment timing issues, Alcoa (AA) is strongly capitalizing on structurally higher prices.

Doctor’s visits for children’s anxiety rose by more than 250 percent over 10 years, according to a study of nearly two million children.

Repeating yourself but getting nowhere? The issue isn't your message — it's your setting. Learn how to eliminate defensiveness, increase buy-in and lead with authority instantly.

Amazon’s Alexa+ can now generate custom AI podcasts on demand, as the company expands its assistant into a personalized AI content platform.

The commission's forthcoming spring forecast, released later this week, will see economic growth figures adjusted down and inflation figures up.

A Spanish court ruled that the pop star was not a tax resident of Spain in 2011 and ordered the country’s tax authorities to return tens of millions of dollars to her.

Why the right balance of flexibility and accountability is driving better performance, not less of it.

Swatch's Royal Pop collaboration with Audemars Piguet turned a $30,000 luxury watch into a $400 pocket watch. Crowds stormed the stores.

Report says Apple will unveil a standalone Siri app in June with a privacy feature that lets users auto-delete conversations after 30 days.

The open source project said hackers stole its codebase and threatened to publish its source code if the company did not pay.

“Just in Time,” which for a year starred Jonathan Groff, is the first new musical from last season to make money for investors.

The anonymous winner will dine with the investing legend and NBA star Steph Curry and his wife to raise money for charity.

The Bank of England is expected to hold and even potentially hike interest rates this year in response to resurgent inflation sparked by the Iran war.

AI is changing who gets hired. Here's how to stand out in a crowded job market.

As of May 18, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max has dropped to $39.99 at Amazon. This is 33% off its list price of $59.99.

Papa Johns launches drone delivery with Wing in Indian Trail, North Carolina, starting with sandwiches while custom pizza packaging is in development.

The Iran war oil squeeze could trigger shortages in Europe within weeks, and keep global inventories depleted until 2027, strategists warn.

"SNL UK" did a sketch featuring multiple Louis Therouxs that included a cameo from the documentary-maker himself.

Meta is starting layoffs this week, with 8,000 jobs expected to be cut, as employees brace for a new era of AI.