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Canada advances new West Coast pipeline to boost oil exports to Asia

Canada advances new West Coast pipeline to boost oil exports to Asia

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a joint partnership to construct a major oil pipeline to the Pacific Coast. The project aims to increase oil exports to Asia while incorporating new industrial carbon pricing and carbon capture commitments.

Business ·3 Jul 2026, 07:08 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
OpenAI discusses giving 5 percent stake to US government

OpenAI discusses giving 5 percent stake to US government

The proposal aims to align private AI development with public interests through an entity modeled after the Alaska Permanent Fund. OpenAI executives are engaging with administration officials regarding this potential legislative initiative.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 13:01 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
Lactalis fined $59,400 for misleading fresh milk labelling

Lactalis fined $59,400 for misleading fresh milk labelling

Lactalis Australia has paid $59,400 in penalties for making misleading representations by labelling milk containing reconstituted ingredients as fresh.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 10:07 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
OpenAI proposes giving US government 5% stake to ease political scrutiny

OpenAI proposes giving US government 5% stake to ease political scrutiny

OpenAI is in discussions to offer the U.S. government a 5% equity stake in the firm as a strategy to distribute the economic gains of artificial intelligence.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 09:31 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
Trump reported over $1 billion in income from crypto ventures last year

Trump reported over $1 billion in income from crypto ventures last year

A federal financial disclosure reveals that President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency initiatives generated over $1 billion in 2025. The earnings have drawn scrutiny regarding potential conflicts of interest.

Business ·1 Jul 2026, 13:38 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
Anthropic restores access to Fable and Mythos after US lifts export ban

Anthropic restores access to Fable and Mythos after US lifts export ban

Following a weeks-long standoff with the Trump administration, Anthropic is permitted to export its advanced AI systems under new security agreements.

Business ·1 Jul 2026, 09:33 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
Trump drops restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos and Fable models

Trump drops restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos and Fable models

Trump drops restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos and Fable models

Business ·1 Jul 2026, 07:36 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
India fuel prices steady

India fuel prices steady

India fuel prices steady

Business ·1 Jul 2026, 06:35 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
UK government signals potential intervention in Paramount Warner Bros merger

UK government signals potential intervention in Paramount Warner Bros merger

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is considering an intervention in the media merger, citing the need to address modern on-demand streaming in regulations. This could lead to a formal investigation into the combined entity's influence over major British channels and platforms.

Business ·1 Jul 2026, 04:08 ·Elena Voss 4 min read
JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as plane approached JFK airport to land Monday morning

JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as plane approached JFK airport to land Monday morning

A JetBlue flight from Las Vegas reported a collision with a drone above the cockpit while approaching JFK. The FAA and JetBlue later stated a post-flight inspection found no damage.

Business ·30 Jun 2026, 06:12 ·Elena Voss 4 min read
Comcast to Separate Into Two Companies, With NBCUniversal Set to Spin Off

Comcast to Separate Into Two Companies, With NBCUniversal Set to Spin Off

Comcast will split its media and connectivity businesses in a tax-free spin-off to provide both entities with greater agility. Existing shareholders will receive ownership in both companies as leadership transitions take effect.

Business ·29 Jun 2026, 19:02 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
Comcast to split into two independent companies by spinning off NBCUniversal

Comcast to split into two independent companies by spinning off NBCUniversal

Comcast has announced a major strategic pivot, separating its media assets from its core connectivity business into two distinct, publicly traded firms.

Business ·29 Jun 2026, 14:01 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
Dollar hits 13-month high as market pricing shifts toward rate hikes

Dollar hits 13-month high as market pricing shifts toward rate hikes

The U.S. dollar is tracking toward its largest monthly gain in nearly a year as investors recalibrate expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Driven by resilient labor data and persistent inflation, markets are now pricing in potential interest rate increases.

Business ·29 Jun 2026, 12:01 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
Rising US stock market leverage sparks investor concerns over systemic risk

Rising US stock market leverage sparks investor concerns over systemic risk

Record margin debt and heavy reliance on leveraged derivatives are fueling concerns that the U.S. stock market is vulnerable to a liquidation cycle. Analysts warn that this aggressive rally is becoming disconnected from underlying economic and fiscal realities.

Business ·28 Jun 2026, 22:34 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
Delek US stock receives Strong Buy rating from Zacks Investment Research

Delek US stock receives Strong Buy rating from Zacks Investment Research

Delek US has received a Strong Buy rating from Zacks Investment Research following successful operational turnarounds and rebounding refining margins. Analysts highlight the company's strong value, growth, and momentum scores despite potential sector-wide risks.

Business ·28 Jun 2026, 21:35 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
China industrial profits rebound as sector recovery gains traction

China industrial profits rebound as sector recovery gains traction

China's industrial sector reports a persistent but uneven profit recovery driven by strong performance in electronics, despite ongoing domestic and global pressures.

Business ·28 Jun 2026, 16:04 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
Apple lobbies US government to purchase chips from blacklisted Chinese firm

Apple lobbies US government to purchase chips from blacklisted Chinese firm

Apple is seeking to procure memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies as it faces rising component costs, drawing scrutiny over the firm's military ties.

Business ·28 Jun 2026, 01:36 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
Anthropic restores Mythos 5 access for select US organizations

Anthropic restores Mythos 5 access for select US organizations

Federal officials have partially lifted restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI, though the consumer-facing Fable 5 model remains offline.

Business ·27 Jun 2026, 12:03 ·Elena Voss 3 min read