
Washington Reacts to Adviser’s Claims Involving Meta and Microsoft
Claims by a Trump adviser involving Meta and Microsoft intensify political scrutiny of Big Tech and deepen debates over tech power and influence.

Claims by a Trump adviser involving Meta and Microsoft intensify political scrutiny of Big Tech and deepen debates over tech power and influence.

Former Google employees face federal charges over alleged theft of Tensor AI technology, highlighting rising risks around AI intellectual property.

Auction clearance rates have slipped back to mid-winter levels, reflecting cautious buyers and higher borrowing costs in New Zealand’s property market.

A medical tourist alleges overseas surgery severely damaged her stomach and is seeking compensation, highlighting the risks and legal challenges of cross-border healthcare.

DTE customers are set to pay more after regulators approved a new rate increase, reflecting rising energy infrastructure and operating costs.

Tariff pressures are straining U.S. households and businesses, contributing to depleted savings and weaker consumer sales.

Persistent inflation is expected to keep the Federal Reserve on hold as policymakers wait for clearer signs of lasting price stability.

More Americans report experiencing extreme cold, reflecting changing weather patterns and growing awareness of climate-related extremes.

Texas is emerging as a major global hub for data centers, driven by energy access, land availability, and rising digital infrastructure demand.

Amazon’s cloud services faced two outages last year linked to AI tools, raising questions about automation and infrastructure reliability.

The FBI is warning that ATM “jackpotting” attacks are increasing, allowing criminals to force machines to dispense cash illegally.

CISA warns that a BeyondTrust security flaw is now actively exploited in ransomware attacks, raising risks for organizations using the software.

Traders are preparing for market volatility as tariff policy risks, geopolitical tensions with Iran, and Nvidia’s earnings converge.

Advanced cybersecurity tools are becoming more accessible, helping defenders respond to increasingly complex digital threats.

Fuel prices are likely to rise as global supply pressures, seasonal demand, and domestic market factors begin to converge.

Reese’s is testing new product variations that move away from traditional milk chocolate, reflecting a broader industry shift toward innovation and experimentation.

A Bay Area carmaker announced hundreds more layoffs as financial pressures and industry challenges continue to reshape the automotive sector.

Kiwibank says rising housing, insurance, and utility costs are restraining household spending, cooling retail activity as families prioritize essentials.

Rising utility, insurance, and mortgage costs are prompting New Zealand households to curb discretionary spending, cooling retail and hospitality activity.

Auckland financial entrepreneur Hannah McQueen launches Age Brightly, aiming to reshape how healthcare and financial planning intersect for aging New Zealanders.

Fran O’Sullivan calls for an independent fiscal watchdog to oversee New Zealand’s debt trajectory, arguing stronger oversight may safeguard long-term financial stability.

The builder who bought a former Wellington mayoral desk — found with over 200 documents inside — says he would happily return it to the city for preservation.

Fonterra farmers are poised to benefit from an estimated $4.2 billion windfall, driven by a strong dairy season and proceeds from the sale of its Mainland consumer business.

Amazon has surpassed Walmart as the world’s top company by annual revenue, ending Walmart’s long-held lead as both continue evolving amid digital commerce change.