Business News
- Trump can't rename Kennedy Center or close it for renovation for now, judge says
The Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees in December voted to rename the institution the "Trump Kennedy Center," 10 months after Trump removed several trustees.
- Blue Origin warns of rocket explosion debris after failed New Glenn test at Cape Canaveral
Jeff Bezos' rocket maker suffered a setback on Thursday as its New Glenn rocket went up in flames.
- Trump pledges ‘final determination’ on Iran deal to extend ceasefire
US president seeks agreement on ‘unrestricted traffic’ in Strait of Hormuz
- Trump pledges ‘final determination’ on Iran deal to extend ceasefire
US president seeks agreement on ‘unrestricted traffic’ in Strait of Hormuz
- Mercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at Chinese automaker ownership
Mercedes-Benz's largest individual shareholder is BAIC, a Chinese state-owned automaker. Sources told CNBC that exemptions in the legislation would not apply.
- Thiel moves family to Milei’s libertarian Argentina
Palantir founder intends to spend several months in Buenos Aires initially
- Thiel moves family to Milei’s libertarian Argentina
Palantir founder intends to spend several months in Buenos Aires initially
- Trump DOJ 'lawfare' fund temporarily blocked by judge as suit proceeds
The DOJ has faced strong criticism for the creation of a $1.8 Anti-Weaponization Fund which could compensate allies of President Donald Trump.
- Tokens or humans? The new corporate trade-off
AI is costing far more than companies expected, forcing CFOs into a new trade-off between tokens and humans and posing a risk the market hasn't priced in.
- Iran war cost: Average U.S. household paying $450 more on gas and energy
Higher energy costs can force consumers to raid their savings and lean more into debt to cover expenses.
Crypto News
- Bitcoin plums new six-week lows as analyst eyes BTC price dip 'end' at $72K
Bitcoin saw its lowest levels since the middle of April as BTC price action continued ot diverge from thriving US stock markets.
- Bitcoin ETFs bleed $2.8B in record nine-day outflow streak
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a nine-day outflow streak totaling $2.84 billion, surpassing an eight-session outflow run in February 2025.
- NYSE parent ICE pushes ‘level playing field’ for 24/7 onchain perps
ICE’s CEO said regulators need to create a “level playing field” for launching 24/7 onchain perps contracts, which are already trading on exchanges such as Hyperliquid.
- Bitcoin falls out of the global top 10 assets as market cap dips below $1.5T
Bitcoin’s market cap has dropped below $1.5 trillion, pushing it out of the world’s top 10 assets amid AI stock and precious metal rallies.
- Strategy situation ‘out of hand,’ says Arca exec on $15B preferred stock burden
Strategy’s capital structure may be under pressure as Arca’s Jeff Dorman highlights $15 billion in preferred stock obligations and CEO comments on possible Bitcoin sales.
- Texas Bitcoin reserve plans shift from ETF to direct BTC custody
Texas is hiring a crypto custodian to move its $10 million Strategic Bitcoin Reserve from BlackRock’s IBIT ETF into directly held coins and build full state‑level BTC plumbing.
- Bitcoin’s major holders halt buys as demand slows: CryptoQuant
CryptoQuant says that the holding structure for large Bitcoin holders is deteriorating, a trend that has historically preceded “sustained price weakness.”
- Sui Network back online after ‘crash bug’ causes 6-hour outage
The Sui mainnet has resumed after a bug in a network update took it offline for 5 hours and 55 minutes.
- Bitcoin’s trapped under $74K while $9B options expiry looms: Are bears back in control?
Bears hold the upper hand for Friday's $9 billion options expiry, keeping Bitcoin under pressure amid heavy ETF outflows and corporate selling
- Buy $72K dip, or jump ship: What will Bitcoin bulls do?
Investors selling across spot, futures and ETF markets pushed Bitcoin into its monthly range lows near $72,000 but data shows retail investors buying the dip and opening longs.
General News
- Eight students arrested in deadly Kenyan school dorm fire
Kenyan police have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson after a deadly fire ripped through a girls’ school.
- EU to release billions in frozen funds for Hungary amid Magyar reforms
PM Peter Magyar called the agreement to unlock funds frozen under former leader Orban a 'historic' breakthrough.
- Trump says ‘final determination’ to be made on possible Iran deal
Deep mistrust remains between Washington and Tehran as Iran says 'no final agreement' reached with US.
- Will the AI race fuel another boom or another bubble?
AI giants are racing towards public listings as valuations soar.
- Vance says US, Iran have made “a lot of progress” towards deal
US Vice President JD Vance says Washington and Tehran have made “a lot of progress” towards ceasefire
- Five killed in Lebanon as Israeli forces advance across key Litani River
Attacks come ahead of security talks between Lebanese and Israeli military delegations at the Pentagon.
- Israel strikes building in Gaza’s Shati refugee camp
Israel strikes building in Gaza’s Shati refugee camp.
- Eid and sacrifice in Gaza
Eid al-Adha in Gaza this year marked the third Eid in a row without animal sacrifice or Hajj.
- On the road to Rogun Dam, Tajikistan’s ‘greatest dream’
Al Jazeera visits the site of the Rogun dam construction, Tajikistan's 'Project of the Century'.
- Colombia’s ‘Total Peace’ plan: A failure or unfinished business for Petro?
As Colombia prepares to elect a new president, candidates are debating the legacy of Gustavo Petro's signature policy.












