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End of EV euphoria triggers $65bn hit for carmakers

Manufacturers rethink US strategy in pivot back to petrol and hybrids

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Bad Bunny and the real America

The NFL halftime show was great entertainment — and a roadmap for a better US foreign policy

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Trump Threatens Executive Order Mandating Voter ID And Proof Of Citizenship If Senate Blocks SAVE Act: ‘Issue That Must Be Fought’

President Donald Trump said he may issue an executive order mandating voter ID and proof of citizenship if the Senate blocks the House-passed SAVE Act, as the bill faces uncertain prospects amid opposition from key lawmakers and criticism from Barack Obama, while Elon Musk has urged stricter voter registration rules. Importance Rank:  …

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DOGE Open-Sources Largest Medicaid Dataset In Agency History As Elon Musk Touts Transparency Move: ‘It’s A State Of Mind’

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has open-sourced what it calls the largest Medicaid dataset in its history, covering provider-level claims from 2018 through 2024 and designed to help detect fraud. Importance Rank:  2 …

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Another twist to the tale involving China-Japan geopolitical tensions?

The story from earlier: Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel in EEZ, arrests captain amid rising tensions The legality of the situation might not matter all too much. That especially since China and Japan are already in quite the state of conflict since Japan prime minister Takaichi took over. Her remarks on Japan potentially needing to…

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Trump reportedly weighs up plans to scale back on steel and aluminium tariffs

The report says that the US president is planning to roll back some tariffs on steel and aluminium goods, largely as a move to bolster his public image ahead of the November midterm elections. As a reminder, Trump slapped steel and aluminium imports with tariffs of up to 50% last year and even expanded that…

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Crypto use in human trafficking networks surged in 2025: Chainalysis

Chainalysis says that despite the rising use of crypto in trafficking networks, the transparency of blockchain may give visibility into the operations, aiding law enforcement.

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Israel arrests two over Polymarket trades on military operations

Israeli authorities said a military reservist and a civilian were arrested after allegedly using classified information to place bets related to military strikes on Iran.

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Waymo Mulls $2.5 Billion Agreement To Procure 50,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Robotaxis By 2028: Report

Waymo partners with Hyundai to add 50,000 Ioniq 5 EVs to its self-driving fleet by 2028, paying over $50,000 per unit. Importance Rank:  1 read more

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Trump A Factor In Gallup Ending Presidential Approval Ratings After 80+ Years? Global Analytics Firm Says This

Gallup is ending its presidential approval ratings after more than 80 years, saying the move reflects a strategic shift toward broader, long-term research, as its final polls showed President Donald Trump's approval among the lowest in its historical tracking. Importance Rank:  …

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