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Trump announces investigation into EU trade over fines on US tech giants
The Trump administration is initiating a formal investigation into the European Union's antitrust actions against U.S. tech giants, signaling a major escalation in transatlantic trade tensions.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce expands to 9 states
Federal health officials have expanded the investigation into a massive Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants. The contamination has now reached nine states with nearly 2,000 confirmed cases identified.
Midwest Poultry Services recalls 19 million eggs over salmonella risk
Midwest Poultry Services has issued a voluntary recall for 19 million eggs distributed in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana due to potential salmonella contamination. Consumers should check for specific plant codes and return affected cartons to retailers for a full refund.
EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over Play Store and search practices
The European Commission has penalized Google for favoring its own services and limiting consumer choice, marking a significant enforcement of the Digital Markets Act.
Trump announces phased tariffs on generic drugs rising to 200 percent by…
The U.S. government has announced a multi-year plan to impose steep tariffs on generic drug imports, aiming to force domestic production while sparking global economic concerns.
Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fast feed of president's posts
Trump Media & Technology Group plans to sell high-frequency trading firms early access to Truth Social posts, sparking intense ethical and legal debate.
Apple overtakes Nvidia as the world's most valuable company
Apple reclaimed the top spot as the world's most valuable company, signaling a shift in investor confidence from infrastructure builders toward established service ecosystems.
Taco Bell lettuce in 5 states linked to cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak
Federal health officials have traced a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell restaurants. Authorities are advising consumers in affected states to avoid the ingredient as investigations into the parasite contamination continue.
China criticizes UK government over nationalisation of British Steel
The UK government has finalized the transfer of the Scunthorpe steelworks from China's Jingye to public control to protect jobs and national security. Beijing has condemned the takeover as a violation of bilateral investment treaties and threatened legal action.
Taco Bell lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms linked to cyclosporiasis outb…
A significant multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis has been linked to shredded lettuce, prompting Taco Bell to pull supplies from affected locations. Federal investigators are now working to trace the source of the parasite as case numbers climb.
Trump extends National Guard deployment in Washington DC through 2029
The Pentagon confirmed the National Guard's D.C. mission will continue until January 2029, citing crime management despite pushback from local officials.
Eli Lilly to acquire psychedelic drugmaker AtaiBeckley for up to $3.8 bi…
Eli Lilly is expanding into the psychedelic medicine sector with a $3.8 billion deal for AtaiBeckley, targeting innovative therapies for depression and anxiety.
Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as SpaceX and Tesla shares retreat
Elon Musk's net worth has dropped to $957 billion following a sharp decline in SpaceX and Tesla share prices. The reversal highlights the volatile impact of a broader tech sector sell-off on the world's richest person.
British Steel brought into public ownership to protect UK steel production
The UK government has brought British Steel into public ownership, citing the need to protect vital infrastructure and thousands of manufacturing jobs. This historic intervention ends years of financial instability at the Scunthorpe plant following the passage of the Steel Industry Act.
SpaceX shares fall below $135 IPO price for the first time as rally cools
SpaceX stock has dipped below its initial public offering price for the first time, signaling a shift in investor sentiment amid broader market volatility. Analysts point to concerns over the company's $4.9 billion loss and the sustainability of speculative tech growth.
Anthropic schedules investor meetings as it prepares for October IPO
Artificial intelligence leader Anthropic has begun scheduling investor meetings as it moves toward a confidential public debut. The firm aims to capitalize on massive growth in its Claude chatbot services and establish a public market benchmark.
China economic growth slows to 4.3 percent as domestic demand falters
China's economy faces a deepening imbalance as weak household consumption and a struggling property sector offset the benefits of a robust export boom.
Wife of passenger pulled from Ryanair window recounts rescue efforts
A woman details the harrowing mid-air rescue of her husband after an engine failure caused a Ryanair window to shatter and trigger rapid decompression.
Oil prices rise as U.S. naval blockade and Iran export threats escalate
Global markets are reeling as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran threaten major energy supply routes, pushing crude prices toward record levels.
Oil prices climb 2% as US-Iran hostilities threaten global supply chains
Escalating military conflict between the U.S. and Iran has sent global oil prices higher, sparking fears of major supply chain disruptions in critical energy corridors.