Copper smelting industry reels from threat of tariffs and China rivals

Is China investable again?

It always was — at the right price and for those with eyes wide open to the economic downside

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Senate Republican: Putin a 'cancer,' 'greatest threat to democracy'

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "cancer" not long after President Trump stepped up his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid the ongoing ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

The Postal Service’s History Amid Trump’s Threats to Change It

Trump has mused about privatizing the postal service.

Inc. - Feb. 22

Asteroid that sparked concerns no longer poses threat: NASA

An asteroid that sparked concerns about potentially hitting Earth no longer poses a significant threat of slamming into the planet, according to NASA’s latest analysis. The asteroid, Asteroid 2024 ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Pritzker: Trump actions 'threat to our democracy'

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Wednesday called President Trump’s efforts to reshape and shrink the federal government a “threat to our democracy.” “The things that I'm speaking out about now, ...

The Hill - 4d

Sen. Murphy ‘trying to raise the alarm’ on threats to democracy

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., talks to NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin about his shift in political priorities and explains, “When somebody is trying to destroy democracy, they benefit from people who are ...

NBC News - 3d

The Trump Administration Is Deprioritizing Russia as a Cyber Threat

Plus: The FBI pins that ByBit theft on North Korea, a malicious app download breaches Disney, spyware targets a priest close to the pope, and more.

Wired - 3d

Musk and Republican Lawmakers Pressure Judges with Impeachment Threats

Democrats say the calls to remove judges who block Trump administration initiatives amount to intimidation. Some senior Republicans are also skeptical of the effort.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump Threats and Mexico’s Crackdown Hit Mexican Cartel

Several cartel operatives said that for the first time in years, they genuinely feared arrest or death at the hands of the authorities.

The New York Times - 1d

Breaking down Grok 3: The AI model that could redefine the industry

Grok-3 still hasn't fully shipped yet. But it will surely set the tone for how other AI labs release future models.

VentureBeat - Feb. 20

How Scholz’s party is losing ground in Germany’s industrial heartland

Far-right AfD could win its first direct seats in centre-left SPD’s Ruhr stronghold on Sunday

Financial Times - Feb. 21

‘The music industry is as cold blooded as Scrooge McDuck’: the return of rapper Yasiin Bey

Under the radar for a decade, the artist formerly known as Mos Def is back. He talks about rejection, revival, and his new partnership with the Alchemist. It’s the penultimate night of Paris ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next

As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit.

Wired - Feb. 21

As US censorship industry collapses, the fight for free speech moves to Europe

The anti-free-speech movement is decamping to Europe, where free speech has been in decline for decades.

The Hill - Feb. 22

Creative industries protest against UK plan about AI and copyright

Government’s proposals could make it easier to train artificial intelligence models using artists’ works

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Markets relieved by German election result, but key industries remain mired in uncertainty

The outcome of the German election "has not resulted in a clear path to the constitution being changed to allow for a step change in government spending."

CNBC - Feb. 25

Potential cuts at AI Safety Institute stoke concerns in tech industry

Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are causing alarm among some in the technology space who fear the development of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) could be at risk as ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

FCC chairman climbs WKRG broadcast tower to highlight, promote industry

The nation's top communications regulator made a stop in Baldwin County Monday morning and you might be surprised why.

The Hill - 6d

Gold's industrial applications: What investors should know now

There are lots of industrial uses for gold, and that could have a positive impact on your gold investments.

CBS News - 6d

US LNG industry faces obstacles despite Trump’s backing

The president sparked enthusiasm for American liquefied natural gas exports by lifting a pause on government permit approvals

Financial Times - 5d

Former lumber industry executive named as Forest Service chief

The Trump administration’s pick to lead the Forest Service was previously an executive at a lumber industry company. The Forest Service said in a press release Thursday that Tom Schultz of Idaho ...

The Hill - 4d

Industry observers say GPT-4.5 is an “odd” model, question its price

Industry leaders find GPT 4.5 an interesting mix of capable model without pushing the boundaries of LLMs too much.

VentureBeat - 4d

The US Solar Power Industry Is Trying to Rebrand as MAGA-Friendly

As Donald Trump rages against renewable energy, solar power is being reimagined as a symbol of American “energy dominance.”

Wired - 3d

US auto industry could be collateral damage in Trump's trade wars

President Donald Trump’s trade wars threaten to claim a casualty on the home front: the American auto industry

ABC News - 3d

Trump’s directives deal fatal blow to America’s offshore wind industry

Economic case looked bleak even before the president’s re-election sent a chill through sector

Financial Times - 2d

Economic worries may soon hit the airline industry, one analyst cautions

Airlines typically face uncertainties around fuel prices and economic strength, but investors are focusing on the latter.

MarketWatch - 1d

Trump proposal to create 'crypto strategic reserve' vexes some industry supporters

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is directing his newly created digital assets working group to move forward on creating a “crypto strategic reserve” along the lines of existing U.S. ...

NBC News - 18h

Linda McMahon, wrestling industry billionaire, confirmed as US education secretary

US Senate confirmed Trump ally and ex-wrestling executive as chief of department president wants dismantled. The US Senate has confirmed Linda McMahon as the nation’s next education secretary, ...

The Guardian - 17h

MIPS launches Atlas chip designs for industrial robots and autonomous cars

MIPS is launching its Atlas chip designs for physical AI platforms such as industrial robots and autonomous cars.

VentureBeat - 5h

Power struggle: will Brazil’s booming datacentre industry leave ordinary people in the dark?

While millions live with regular blackouts and limited energy, plants are being built to satisfy the global demand for digital storage and processing – piling pressure on an already fragile system ...

The Guardian - 4h

China woos Bangladesh in Beijing trip

Yahoo News - Feb. 25

China’s ‘Puppy Mountain’ goes viral

Yahoo News - 6d

Trump Said Tariffs Are Coming

Also, Cuomo entered the New York mayoral race as a front-runner. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

The New York Times - 18h

Tariff Tuesday: into the unknown

And strong earnings

Financial Times - 10h

How do tariffs work?

President Trump has followed through on his threat to place tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and he's increased the tariffs already in place against China. CBS News business analyst Jill ...

CBS News - 1h

Marvel Rivals Bans A Popular Third-Party Plugin, But Don't Worry If You've Used It

NetEase is getting more aggressive when it comes to cracking down on the use of third-party plugins while playing Marvel Rivals . It's now banning the use of an application called Blitz, although ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21