[Brief] Linda McMahon Defends Dismantling the Education Department
US Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended plans to dismantle the federal Department of Education at a congressional hearing.
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Pentagon Officials Stunned by Hegseth Decision on Troops in Poland
Defense Secretary Hegseth’s unexpected decision on Poland troop deployment caught Pentagon officials by surprise, potentially impacting NATO’s eastern flank security.
Trump Says Xi Pledged Not to Supply Military Equipment to Iran
During the Beijing summit, Trump said Xi pledged China would not provide military equipment to Iran, a key diplomatic development amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Cerebras Shares Double on $5.5B AI Chip IPO Debut
AI infrastructure company Cerebras saw its shares surge approximately 100% on its first day of trading after raising $5.5 billion, becoming one of the largest tech IPOs of 2026.
Dow Jones Hits 50,000 Milestone on AI Boom
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed the 50,000 mark for the first time, driven by AI chip and tech stock gains as investor confidence in AI commercialization continues to grow.
Dune Cuts 25 Percent of Staff Citing AI Efficiencies
Crypto data analytics firm Dune announced a 25 percent workforce reduction, with the CEO citing heavy investment in AI productivity tools.
Israel to Sue New York Times Over Detainee Article
Netanyahu announced Israel will sue the New York Times over an article about Palestinian detainees.
Scientists Warn of Record Temperatures as Strong El Nino Develops
Scientists warn that a developing El Nino event could become one of the strongest on record, potentially pushing global temperatures to new highs.
Senate Banking Committee Advances Landmark Crypto Clarity Act
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee voted to advance the Clarity Act, a landmark crypto market structure bill, sending it to a full Senate vote and marking a historic step for U.S. crypto regulation.
The Met to Expand Through Merger With Neue Galerie
New York’s Metropolitan Museum announced it will expand by merging with the nearby Neue Galerie.