
Between Data and Power Lines, an Administration Draws a Line
The Trump administration is urging tech companies to help pay for new power plants needed to support AI growth, highlighting rising energy demands from data centers and advanced computing.

The Trump administration is urging tech companies to help pay for new power plants needed to support AI growth, highlighting rising energy demands from data centers and advanced computing.

As investors look toward 2026, many are shaping strategies around a familiar rule of market history: align with White House policy priorities rather than betting against them.

Novo Nordisk shares jumped 8% after the company said its Wegovy obesity drug launched solidly, reassuring investors about demand and execution in a fast-growing treatment market.

A co-founder at AI startup Thinking Machines was fired after an undisclosed workplace relationship strained leadership trust, followed by a swift return to OpenAI.

The Supreme Court will decide whether federal pesticide law protects the maker of Roundup from state lawsuits alleging failure to warn about cancer risks.

Chinese electric vehicle makers are beginning to enter North American markets, prompting concern among industry experts about competition, costs, and the future of domestic auto manufacturing.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has quietly resisted pressure from Donald Trump on interest rates, emerging as an unlikely counterweight through consistency and institutional restraint.

Amid rising credit card interest rate debates, a key economic adviser is shifting toward stronger tactics — termed “Trump cards” — to press banks on easing consumer borrowing costs.

OpenAI plans to test ads in ChatGPT’s free and low-cost tiers to help cover rising AI infrastructure costs, marking a shift for a platform long free of commercial messaging.

Fed Chair Schmid says monetary policy is not highly restrictive, with the economy maintaining momentum amid careful central bank oversight.

BTS has announced new tour dates after a long hiatus, reigniting fan excitement worldwide and marking the return of the band to live stages.

An early leak of Euphoria season 3 teaser offers fleeting glimpses of characters and narrative, sparking anticipation ahead of HBO’s official release.

The U.S. is moving the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group toward the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran, marking a strategic naval redeployment and increased deterrence presence.

A$AP Rocky’s new album features Rihanna and Gorillaz, promising a collaborative blend of hip-hop, pop, and experimental sounds across tracks.

A new director has been assigned to a Roswell UFO film, aiming to dramatize the 1947 incident in New Mexico and bring decades of mystery to the screen.

Spotify will allow AI-generated music on its platform, letting automated compositions exist alongside traditional songs while debates on rights and authorship continue.

In 2026, only a few credit cards still reward direct education payments, but many offer points or cashback on enrichment and childcare costs. Choosing the right card depends on spending habits and goals.

Tokyo’s JR East Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku and Tokaido Lines were halted by a transformer-related power outage and fire, disrupting thousands of commuters before services resumed by early afternoon.

NCS announced that CEO Ng Kuo Pin will step down on April 1 after seven years, with deputy CEO Sam Liew named as his successor, marking a leadership transition at the Singapore tech firm.

A new U.S. Taiwan trade deal cuts tariffs on Taiwanese goods and secures major semiconductor and tech investments in the U.S., signaling deeper economic cooperation and supply-chain reshaping.

Verizon restored service after a major outage interrupted calls, texts, and data. The carrier apologized and is offering a $20 account credit redeemable via the myVerizon app.

The U.S. and Taiwan finalized a trade deal that cuts tariffs and secures at least $250 billion in Taiwanese investment to expand chip manufacturing and tech production in the U.S.

President Trump urges major tech companies, especially AI data center operators, to pay more for electricity by funding new power generation and covering grid costs to protect consumers.

At the Detroit Auto Show, electric vehicles lose exclusive prominence as hybrids and gas cars share the spotlight, reflecting slower U.S. EV growth and evolving industry and policy priorities.