Zuckerberg's political pivot targets Apple, puts Meta staffers on edge

Black consumers put on notice amid DEI rollbacks

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Black consumers put on notice amid DEI rollbacks The NAACP is urging Black ...

The Hill - 3d

Meghan puts new label on jams and lifestyle range

The Duchess of Sussex reveals "As Ever" will be the new name for her home and cooking range.

BBC News - 2d

Musk and Trump put on lovefest in Sean Hannity interview

Pair pay glowing tributes to each other, rejecting claims that billionaire is usurping president’s limelight – and power. US politics – live updates Donald Trump and his wealthiest backer, the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Why Belgium is open to putting boots on the ground in Ukraine

Also in this newsletter: how ‘frugal’ Denmark changed its tune on joint EU debt for defence

Financial Times - 1d

Elon Musk's DOGE staffers don't have access to U.S. nuclear secrets, Energy secretary says

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said three DOGE staffers are working at the department.

CNBC - Feb. 7

Musk to rehire Treasury DOGE staffer behind racist posts after Trump endorses idea

Marko Elez was on the DOGE team formed by Elon Musk and tasked by President Donald Trump with cutting federal spending and reducing the government workforce.

CNBC - Feb. 7

Administration vows to rehire DOGE Treasury Department staffer who left over posts

One day after a DOGE Treasury Department employee resigned over racist social media posts, the Trump administration has vowed to rehire him.

ABC News - Feb. 7

Ohio State finalizing deal with ex-NFL coach, staffer Matt Patricia as new defensive coordinator, per report

Ohio State has a major vacancy to fill after losing Jim Knowles to Penn State

CBS Sports - Feb. 12

Musk staffer 'mistakenly' given ability to edit Treasury payment system, filings say

The filings also provided new insights into DOGE's ongoing mission with the Treasury Department.

ABC News - Feb. 12

RFK Jr. says he has 'generic list' of HHS staffers who 'should move out'

Newly confirmed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he has a "generic list" of people he wants removed from his department. "I have a list in my head ... we have a ...

The Hill - 6d

Learn a few laundry secrets from the baseball pros — the clubhouse staffers who wash MLB uniforms

From the pinstripes of New York to the Dodger blues of Los Angeles, there is a strong connection among the clubhouse staffers who wash the uniforms of the major leagues

ABC News - 1d

Two more staffers quit John Fetterman's office as the senator carves his own lane with Trump

Two of Sen. John Fetterman’s longest-serving staff members are leaving his team as the senator takes a more open approach to President Donald Trump.

NBC News - 1d

'Apple Cider Vinegar' explains how a revered wellness influencer became reviled

Netflix's new limited series tells the story of Australian wellness influencer Belle Gibson, whose story of overcoming brain cancer turned out to be false.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6

Kendrick Lamar will appear in Synth Riders Experience on Apple Vision Pro

Kendrick Lamar will appear in the experience Humble in the Synth Riders Experience on the Apple Vision Pro.

VentureBeat - Feb. 6

Apple’s Invites App Requires an iCloud+ Subscription to Host an Event

Plus: Sonos’ next play is a streaming box, Amazon’s souped-up Alexa may land this month, VW’s cheapest ever EV, and Comcast adds Dolby support to its 4K Super Bowl stream.

Wired - Feb. 8

UK Secret Order Demands That Apple Give Access to Users’ Encrypted Data

Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu gives Donald Trump a golden pager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise blames Russian government hackers for a breach, and more.

Wired - Feb. 8

The 33 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (February 2025)

Severance, Silo, and Slow Horses are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.

Wired - Feb. 11

Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America based on Trump's order

Apple has changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps after an order by President Donald Trump was made official by the U.S. Geographic Names Information System

ABC News - Feb. 11

Alibaba’s stock gets boost from reported Apple Intelligence partnership

Shares of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba rose in premarket trade after reports it’s partnering with Apple to roll out artificial-intelligence features for phones sold in China.

MarketWatch - Feb. 12

Apple brings its TV streaming service to rival Android platform

Apple TV+'s Android release on Wednesday is Apple first major subscription service launch for Google's platform in 10 years.

CNBC - Feb. 12

Apple eyes Indonesia and BYD goes big on self-driving

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

Financial Times - Feb. 13

Apple will integrate Alibaba's AI into iPhones in China, Chairman Joe Tsai says

Alibaba Group Chairman Joe Tsai confirmed the company is partnering with Apple to help it roll out AI for iPhones sold in China.

CNBC - Feb. 13

Apple’s Commitment to Privacy Faces Its Biggest Challenge Yet in the U.K.

The U.K. wants Apple to build a backdoor into its most secure encryption. It’s not hard to see why that’s a problem.

Inc. - Feb. 13

9 Best Apple AirPods Cases We've Tried and Tested (2025)

From a can of Spam to a mini suitcase, these are our favorite ways to disguise (and protect) Apple’s wireless earbuds. We have picks for protecting the over-the-ear AirPods Max headphones too.

Wired - Feb. 13

Is Apple Researching Human-Inspired Robot Designs? Here’s Why the Rumor Matters

Where Apple goes, others tend to follow, with various players forging ahead with their own robotics plans.

Inc. - Feb. 13

The 25 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (February 2025)

Fly Me to the Moon, The Gorge, and Blitz are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.

Wired - Feb. 13

Apple and Google bring TikTok back to their U.S. app stores

Apple and Google have made TikTok available on their U.S. app stores again, they said Thursday evening.

NBC News - 6d

TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores amid Trump ban delay

TikTok returned to the Apple and Google app stores Thursday evening after President Trump delayed the ban on the video sharing app last month. The Chinese-owned app was removed from the stores ...

The Hill - 6d

TikTok returns to Apple App Store and Google Play in US

Chinese social media platform again available for download in US as Donald Trump continues to mull its future there amid security concerns. TikTok returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google ...

The Guardian - 6d

US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data

They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn.

BBC News - 6d

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores. Why that’s an $850 billion risk.

TikTok was restored to app stores run by Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. on Thursday, after the tech giants were reportedly reassured by the Trump administration that they would not face legal ...

MarketWatch - 6d

Tesla was hot, Apple was not, hedge-fund holdings filings show

Tesla Inc. was back among the top hedge-fund holdings late last year, while Apple Inc. was one of the most “unpopular” stocks, according to a summary of the industry’s positions.

MarketWatch - 1d

Apple may have to raise prices of the iPhone to offset tariffs, says BofA

Here’s what the impacts of tariffs could be to Apple.

MarketWatch - 1d

Apple iPhone 16e (2025): Specs, Price, Release Date

The iPhone SE is no more. It’s now replaced by the iPhone 16e, which includes a price hike, Face ID, and USB-C.

Wired - 1d

Apple unveils cheaper iPhone 16e powerful enough to run AI

The new iPhone is called iPhone 16e, and it will retail for $599 when it goes on sale later this month.

CNBC - 1d

Apple Unveils Lower-Priced iPhone 16e With A.I. Features

The iPhone 16e is the first update to the company’s most affordable model since 2022, but carries a higher price tag of $599.

The New York Times - 1d

Apple unveils iPhone 16e — a lower-cost addition to iPhone 16 lineup

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e, a lower-cost version of the iPhone 16. The new phone includes AI features.

CBS News - 1d

Apple gambles on new iPhone with AI features at lower cost

Apple is hoping its latest, lower cost iPhone model will boost sales of its flagship device.

BBC News - 13h

Details on Apple's newest iPhone, which features AI tools

CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down Apple's newest basic iPhone that will be available later this month. The 16e has AI tools and is a lower-cost option compared to the ...

CBS News - 11h

9 Best Smartwatches (2025): Apple, Wear OS, Hybrid & Kids' Watches

These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

Wired - 12h

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