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AI-Powered Emails Are Influencing Politics on Hot-Button Issues
From California to North Carolina, officials weighing policy changes are being inundated with comments via platforms that tout AI capabilities.
German Business Outlook Improves Slightly as Uncertainty Wanes
Germany’s business outlook brightened slightly in June, easing worries about the knock-on effects of the Iran war on Europe’s largest economy.
Ari Emanuel Is in Talks to Buy ATG Entertainment, FT Reports
Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel is in advanced talks to buy the theater group ATG Entertainment Ltd. for £4.5 billion ($5.9 billion), the Financial Times reported.
US Business Activity Picks Up on Manufacturing Strength
US business activity expanded at the fastest pace in five months, bolstered by a surge in demand for manufactured goods.
Walmart to Buy Vibe.co in Effort to Fuel TV Advertising Business
Walmart Inc. has agreed to acquire Vibe.co in an effort to expand its connected television advertising business, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Stada Weighs €6 Billion Takeover of CVC-Backed Cooper Consumer Health
Stada is exploring a potential purchase of Cooper Consumer Health from its private equity owners, people familiar with the matter said, as it hunts for acquisitions on the back of record profits.
Mamdani’s Effort to Shape Democratic Politics Gets Its First Test
In today’s NY primaries, the mayor seeks to unseat some incumbents
AI and Funding Cuts Worsen Crisis for Child Abuse Investigators
The unrelenting pace of AI-generated child abuse material is pushing law enforcement to the brink.
Euro-Zone Business Activity Shows Resilience to Iran War Fallout
Business activity in the euro area shrank less than anticipated in June, feeding optimism that the region’s economy can weather faster inflation and the jolt to confidence dealt by the Iran war.
German Business Activity Unexpectedly Worsens on Services Slump
Germany’s private sector shrank for a third month as sagging confidence over the Iran war sent services activity sinking at its fastest pace since 2022.
French Business Activity Extends Drop With Economy ‘Frail’
French business activity shrank for a sixth month after higher energy costs sparked by the Iran war hurt confidence and consumer spending.
Watch Novonesis on Business Strategy
Ester Baiget, CEO of Danish biosolutions company Novonesis, discusses the firm's China business and growth strategy. She speaks with Minmin Low from the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian.
Romania’s Political Turmoil Deepens After PM Hopeful Loses Vote
Romania’s prime minister nominee failed to win parliamentary approval for his proposed cabinet, prolonging a political deadlock that risks stalling key reforms for crucial European Union recovery funding.
Kenya Court to Sentence Health Secretary for Defying Ebola Order
A Kenyan high court will sentence the nation’s health secretary for contempt after ruling that he ignored an order halting construction of an Ebola quarantine facility for US nationals in the East African nation.
Business Meets to Discuss Intervention in Johannesburg Crisis
Business Leadership South Africa, a lobby group that counts many of the chief executive officers of the country’s biggest companies among its members, said it will meet this week to discuss support for Johannesburg, which is struggling to pay its bills.
Ebola Cases Top 1,000 in Congo as Virus Infects Frontline Health Workers
Ebola cases have surpassed 1,000 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where health workers are becoming infected before anyone realizes they’re treating the deadly virus, exposing a dangerous weakness in efforts to contain one of the world’s fastest-growing outbreaks.
Pound Trades Near 2026 Low as UK Political Uncertainty Builds
The pound traded near this year’s low on expectations Keir Starmer will set out a timetable for his departure as UK prime minister in coming days.
Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Air Crash at Age 69
Claude Guillemot, who co-founded French video-game publisher Ubisoft Entertainment SA with his brothers in 1986, has died, according to the company. He was 69.
UK Braces for Another Round of Political Churn
Burnham’s by-election win paves the way for him to challenge for the premier post.
Obama Opens Center With Celebrities, Rebuke of Trumpian Politics
Former president calls for civility, inclusivity as he unveils $850 million campus
Paulson Wins $47 Million in Arbitration With Ex-Business Partner
John Paulson was awarded more than $47 million by an arbitrator who found that the billionaire’s former Puerto Rico business partner cheated him on one investment and usurped him on another.
AI Startup Midjourney Pivots to Health With Ultrasound Machine
AI startup Midjourney Inc. announced its first hardware project at an event in San Francisco, outlining an unexpected move into the personal health and medical industries.
Tech Founder’s Downfall in Indonesia Shows Rising Business Risks
The trial of one of Southeast Asia’s most successful entrepreneurs is adding to concern about governance under President Prabowo Subianto.
Microsoft Makes Big AI Inroads in China by Selling OpenAI Models
Microsoft Corp. has built a big business selling AI models to Chinese companies despite the growing rivalry between the US and China over artificial intelligence.
Apple Prepares Second-Generation iPhone Air for Spring 2027
Apple Inc. is preparing a second-generation iPhone Air for spring 2027, aiming to boost the appeal of the slimmed-down device, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
AI Health Startup Wants to Assist Half of Latin American Doctors
An Andreessen Horowitz-backed healthcare startup born in Latin America wants to put its AI assistant in the hands of half the region’s 1.9 million doctors by the end of 2027, a bet that technology can help bridge a shortage of medical professionals across strained health systems.
FTC Sues Nonprofit Alleging Deception Over Youth Trans Care
The US Federal Trade Commission and several states sued the leading professional association focused on transgender healthcare Wednesday, alleging the group deceived parents about the medical necessity and safety of medical transitions.
South Africa’s DA Commits to Coalition Despite Clashes With ANC
The Democratic Alliance, South Africa’s second-biggest political party, remains “100%” committed to remaining in the ruling coalition, even though it isn’t functioning as intended, its new leader said.
Politics Still Trumps Economics in Determining Britain’s Future
The UK economy remains at the mercy of events both in Downing Street and further afield
Apple Plans Camera AirPods Alongside Upgraded Foldable iPhone in 2027
Apple Inc.’s upcoming camera-equipped AirPods, a product meant to vault the company into the AI device market, is scheduled to launch in late 2027 as part of a flurry of new releases.
Watch Netanyahu Pays a Political Price for Trump’s Iran Deal
Benjamin Netanyahu has spent years cultivating one of the most important relationships in global politics. Now, that relationship with Donald Trump may be becoming a liability, explains Dan Williams.
Studios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for Closures
The studios, which include Compulsion Games and Double Fine, are in active negotiations with Xbox and may be given the chance to go independent.
UK in Effort to Improve Construction Workers’ Mental Health Amid Out-of-Work Crisis
The UK’s business department is spearheading a new effort to improve mental health in the construction industry, as the government tries to tackle a labor market crisis that’s been worsened by Britain’s high numbers of people out of work due to mental illness.
South Korea’s Floundering Movie Business Turns to AI for Help
Two films built largely with generative AI tools are on view in South Korean theaters
Apple’s New Siri Is Just Good Enough to Ease Its AI Crisis
The company prepares for the foldable iPhone and touch-screen MacBook.
Diplomacy Is No Longer a Safe Space for UK’s Wounded Premier
Keir Starmer’s trip to the Group of Seven summit has looked for weeks like it would at best be one last hurrah on the world stage for a leading advocate for European security dogged by political troubles at home.
Trump at 80 Works to Project Strength As Political Woes Mount
President Donald Trump is trying to project brute strength as he turns 80, but mounting political problems at home and abroad are tarnishing his self-styled image as an all-powerful leader.
Sports Aren’t Just For Sports Fans This Summer
The World Cup and the Knicks have transcended sports fandom. Plus, where to find the perfect martini.
UK Economy Shrinks as Iran War Damages Business Output After Earlier Growth
UK economy shrank in April on Iran war; West Ham’s ownership in question
Kushner’s Island Dream Gets Caught Up in Albanian Politics
Protests against his luxury developments have morphed into an anti-establishment movement.
US Workers’ Health Insurance Costs Set to Rise, Survey Finds
Employers say higher prices are forcing them to raise premiums. Some will also stop covering GLP-1s.
Eaton to Merge Mobility Business With Dana in $10 Billion Deal
Eaton Corp. agreed to merge its mobility business with Dana Inc. in a deal valuing the combined company at roughly $10 billion including debt.
South African Business Body Questions Rate Hike as More Seen
South Africa’s main industry body questioned the central bank’s decision to raise interest rates at a time of weak economic growth and fragile business sentiment amid the war in Iran.
Heart Health Biotech Kardigan Seeks $373.3 Million in US IPO
Kardigan Inc. is seeking to raise $373.3 million in a US initial public offering to help fund three late-stage drugs that target cardiovascular diseases.
Albania’s Flamingo Revolution Spreads From Kushner Resort to Political Elite
As protests in Tirana extend into a second week, they have escalated from opposition to two €5 billion ($5.7 billion) planned resorts in ecologically sensitive areas linked to Jared Kushner into demands for the entire Albanian political establishment to step aside.
Musk Calls for UK Protests Days Before SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk should be busy preparing for the biggest stock market listing ever. But he’s still finding time to intervene in British politics.
SpaceX Owns a Real Business That Makes Big Money
A simple view of SpaceX is that it’s a low-cost rocket launcher that created the profitable Starlink satellite business and which is now burning cash to build orbital data centers and colonize Mars. Starlink doesn’t have the lead role in SpaceX’s $1.8 trillion initial public offering. But it is the real business inside the company, and the telecoms industry and its regulators can ill afford to be complacent about the disruptive threat it poses.
Volvo Eyes $3 Billion Autonomous Truck Business in Five Years
Volvo AB expects revenue from autonomous transportation to approach $3 billion within five years after starting driverless operations on US highways in a few months.
The White House’s Top Science Goal Is Ignorance
Shutting down scientific inquiry because it discovers things you don’t like is a bit like turning off all the instruments on your plane because they warn you there’s a mountain ahead. It may satisfy your immediate urge to live in denial but will soon turn deadly.
Nintendo Shares Slide After 2026 Game Showcase Disappoints
Nintendo Co.’s shares fell by the most in a month after the game maker’s presentation of upcoming games came up short on brand-new titles from heavyweight franchises such as Mario.
Corporate America Is No Meritocracy. Just Ask Women
Back in 2008, there were 12 women running Fortune 500 companies. Even though that equaled a measly 2.4%, it was still progress. A decade earlier, that number was 0.4%, or just two women (Jill Barad at Mattel Inc. and Marion Sandler at Golden West Financial Corp.).
Watch Oura Ring 5 is 40% Smaller and Has New Health Features
Oura Ring 5 is here, 40% smaller — closer to the size of a wedding band — and has some brand new health features. Mark Gurman explores how the Oura Ring has evolved, generation by generation
US Small-Business Optimism Falls to Lowest Since October 2024
An index of US small business optimism fell in May to the lowest level since October 2024, erasing almost all of the gains seen since President Donald Trump was elected for a second term.
Lloyds to Offer Stripe’s Payments Software to Business Customers
Lloyds Banking Group Plc is partnering with fintech giant Stripe Inc. to give its more than 1 million business customers access to a new suit of payment tools, as the lender seeks to modernize its digital offering and compete with newer rivals.
Britain's New Political Stars Just Don’t Do Regret
According to her housekeeper’s testimony, the New York hotel magnate Leona Helmsley’s policy on tax in the 1980s was “only the little people pay.” The courts found the so-called “Queen of Mean” guilty of federal tax evasion and the authorities ordered her sentence to begin on April 15 — for filing purposes, US Tax Day.
Apple’s iOS 27 Is Filled With Hints About Its Upcoming Foldable iPhone
Apple Inc.’s iOS 27 and related software updates offer the clearest public signs yet of the company’s upcoming foldable iPhone, revealing references to folding hardware and new features designed for larger, more flexible displays.
Management of Oatly’s China Business Is Said to Consider Buyout
Executives overseeing Oatly Group AB’s Chinese operations are considering buying out the business, people familiar with the situation said.
Corporate Support for Pride Makes a Quiet, Cautious Comeback
LGBTQ groups claw back business sponsorships after anti-DEI retreat.
Watch Southwest COO on Strong Business Travel, Price Increases
Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson says business travel has remained “incredibly strong” despite higher costs related to the War in Iran. He speaks with Lisa Abramowicz on the sidelines of the IATA Conference in Brazil.
India Opposition Leaders Meet to Project Unity After Poll Losses
Leaders of India’s top opposition parties met in New Delhi in an effort to project unity, their first major gathering since the May state elections, which dealt significant blows to several regional parties.
Japan’s Growth Holds Up Despite Drop in Business Investment
Japan’s economy grew at a still solid pace at the start of the year even after the turbulence in Iran prompted businesses to cut investment.
Inside Apple’s Secret Meeting That Led It to Finally Take AI Seriously
Also: What to expect at WWDC 2026.
Kosovo Seeks to End Impasse With Snap Election: What to Watch
Kosovo goes to the polls for the third time in 18 months Sunday in an attempt to break a political impasse that’s stymied progress toward improving ties with Serbia and gaining more European aid.
Sheinbaum’s Cool-Headed Tone Takes Fiery Turn Against US Meddling
President Claudia Sheinbaum, who won praise for her cool-headed approach to dealing with Donald Trump, is adopting a more aggressive tone against what she describes as US attempts to interfere in Mexican domestic politics.
Why Do Culture and Commerce Keep Talking Past Each Other?
The mutual suspicion between two types of elites has impoverished both — and helps explain why serious fiction about business is so rare.
Political Gridlock Saps Romania’s Fight Against Stagflation
When Mihai Bordeanu, the head of Renault’s Dacia car plant in Romania met with former prime minister Ilie Bolojan last month, he had bad news about the country’s flagship export: sales were dropping and the company needed to lay off workers.
Meta AI Chief Sees Opportunity in Models’ Giving Health Advice
Meta Platforms Inc. Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang said the company’s future artificial intelligence models will differentiate themselves from competitors through their consumer health capabilities.
What to Expect at Apple’s WWDC 2026: iOS 27, New Siri and AI
The iPhone maker will attempt its artificial intelligence turnaround on Monday.
US Sanctions Cuba’s President as Trump Pushes Harder for Change
The US sanctioned Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and members of his family, ratcheting up pressure on the communist government even further.
What Happens When Sports Teams Flee Downtown? Dallas Is About to Find Out
Downtown Dallas gets jolt as Mavericks, Stars decamp for points north
How Funding Cuts Left the World Vulnerable to Ebola
A strain with no known treatment or vaccine is spreading fast, and the international system built to contain outbreaks is in crisis.
White House Plan to Vet Grants Puts Climate Science in Jeopardy
The Trump administration’s proposal to tighten political control over federal grants would hinder research, experts say.
SpaceX IPO Sells Rocket Business Hype in 17-Minute Video Pitch
SpaceX set out its IPO pitch to retail investors early on Thursday with a video in which Chief Financial Officer Bret Johnsen joins the dots between the company’s rocket, satellite and AI businesses.
BofA Says Foreign Buyers Lured by UK Yields Despite Politics
Bank of America predicts a streak of gilt purchases by foreign buyers extended through May, as some of the highest government yields in major developed nations offset political turbulence and inflation fears.
Putin Turns Russia’s AI Future Into a Kremlin Family Business
President Vladimir Putin’s push for what he calls Russia’s technological sovereignty is turning into a family affair with the development of key sectors entrusted to one of his daughters and the children of close allies.
Supreme Court Keeps Backing GOP Even as Justices Say They Don’t Play Politics
The US Supreme Court keeps bolstering Republicans, even as the justices insist they don’t play politics.
Lilly, BioNTech Warn German Health Reforms Could Hurt Investment
Eli Lilly & Co. and BioNTech SE joined a growing chorus of drugmakers warning that proposed healthcare reforms in Germany risk undermining investment the country.
News Publishers Weigh Whether AI is Industry Killer or Savior
The potential effects of AI dominate a meeting of global publishers
A Psychedelics Revival Is Overdue
R. Gordon Wasson was a Manhattan banker who fancied himself a mycologist. In 1955, after decades studying the mushrooms of ancient cultures, he traveled to the remote mountains of southern Mexico to partake of what locals called the “flesh of the gods.” Wasson chronicled the experience in Life magazine — the first widely published account of psychedelic mushrooms since Spanish friars condemned their use in the early 17th century.
Dubai-Based Apparel Group Said to Explore IPO for India Business
Dubai-based fashion and lifestyle retailer Apparel Group is considering an initial public offering for its Indian unit in Mumbai, according to people familiar with the matter.
Indie Video Game ‘Mina the Hollower’ Sells 300,000 Copies in Three Days
The new action-platformer is the best-reviewed video game of 2026 so far
Silicon Valley’s $140 Billion Tax Break Is Going Mainstream
At business breakfasts and investor lunches across the US, the topic du jour is a strategy pioneered in Silicon Valley to avoid paying taxes on billions of dollars of capital gains.
South Africa Business Mood Slips as Iran War Upends Rate Outlook
South African business sentiment weakened in the second quarter as consumers faced fresh pressures from the Iran war that’s clouded the outlook for inflation and interest rates.
Senegal’s Faye Names Cabinet Excluding Pastef as Political Rift Widens
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed a new cabinet that his estranged ally Ousmane Sonko vowed to boycott, deepening a political rift in the West African country as it navigates a debt crisis.
Congo Reopens Main Airport in Ebola Epicenter as Officials Brace for Long Outbreak
Congo reopened the main airport in the eastern province hardest hit by Ebola, after health officials reported tentative signs the outbreak may be slowing despite a continuing struggle to trace exposed contacts and investigate suspected cases.
Apotex Health Seeks to Raise Up to C$1.2 Billion in IPO
Canadian generic drug manufacturer Apotex Inc. is looking to raise C$1.2 billion ($868 million) in an initial public offering in Toronto, the company said Monday.
Securing Michigan’s manufacturing legacy with AI and advanced technology
AI is helping Michigan manufacturers improve operations, lower maintenance costs and modernize production with practical, affordable solutions.
EU Proposes Tax Simplification Measures in Bid to Boost Business
The European Union will propose a streamlining of rules and exemptions in the area of taxation, its latest effort to reduce bureaucracy.
AI Is Forcing Big Law to Rethink Business As Usual
In 2021, Volkswagen AG approached the global law firm Freshfields with a problem. The German carmaker’s technology unit was preparing to release new software features and wanted to make sure that they would be compliant in the more than 100 countries where Volkswagens are sold. Ordinarily, Freshfields said, it would bring in lawyers from each jurisdiction to vet the updates, budgeting thousands of euros per country — a process that would need to be repeated if any components changed in the futur
Congo’s Ebola Footprint Widens as Officials Race to Gauge Epidemic’s True Scale
Congo’s Ebola outbreak is being detected across a widening swath of the country’s conflict-hit east as health authorities struggle to trace exposed contacts and determine the true scale of the epidemic.
Dell Rivals Apple’s MacBook Neo With $699 Touch-Screen XPS 13 Laptop
Dell Technologies Inc. introduced a redesigned XPS 13 laptop, positioning the device as a direct answer to Apple Inc.’s popular MacBook Neo, which stunned the budget PC market upon its debut in March with its features and price.
Sheinbaum Accuses US of Interfering in Mexico’s Politics
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum launched her strongest criticism to date against what she says are blunt US attempts to interfere in Mexican domestic politics.
Apple Seeks to Disrupt the Glasses Market the Way It Did With Watches
Also: The latest on iOS 27, iOS 28, new Apple TV and HomePod mini.
Nigeria’s Obi to Run for President in 2027, Splitting Opposition
Nigerian politician Peter Obi will run for president in the West African nation’s January elections, ensuring that the opposition to incumbent Bola Tinubu will once again be fragmented.
Congo Expands Ebola Testing as Outbreak’s Real Scale Eludes Officials
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has climbed to 260 as officials updated their estimates of the outbreak’s size and international health organizations warned of the risk of further spread.
Greece’s Splintering Politics Raises Specter of Messy Election
New parties are adding to the mix as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis grapples with a cost-of-living crisis ahead of a key vote due next year.
Brazil’s Health Authorities Investigating a Suspected Ebola Case
Brazilian health authorities are investigating a suspected case of the Ebola virus involving a 37-year-old man from the Democratic Republic of Congo who recently traveled to Africa.
Trump in ‘Excellent Health,’ Took Cognitive Test, Doctor Says
President Donald Trump “remains in excellent health,” according to the White House doctor, after undergoing a physical earlier this week which included a cognitive test.
Watch Remembering the Life and Work of Jonathan Clements: Masters in Business
Barry sits down with Jason Zweig and William Bernstein. They discuss "Money and Me" the last book of author and journalist Jonathan Clements. Jason and William also examine Clements's approach to personal finance and impact to financial journalism.