U.S. producer price inflation eases in July as energy costs decline

Producer-level inflation in the United States slowed in July 2026, suggesting that some cost pressures facing businesses have eased, particularly as energy prices declined. However, underlying inflation remained relatively firm, keeping monetary policy and interest-rate expectations in focus. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor......

Trump faces lawsuit over paid access service on Truth Social

U.S. President Donald Trump is facing a legal challenge over a paid service launched on Truth Social that offers subscribers early access to posts from prominent accounts, including Trump’s own profile, for fees reaching as much as $100,000 per month. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New......

Microsoft warns against SMS authentication as AI-powered phishing grows

Microsoft is urging information technology administrators to gradually move away from SMS messages and phone calls as authentication methods, warning that the rapid development of artificial intelligence is making phishing attacks more convincing and easier to carry out. The company has advised IT professionals to adopt stronger authentication......

Trump imposes 100% tariffs on selected drone imports and components

US President Donald Trump has ordered the introduction of 100% tariffs on imports of certain types of drones and drone components, marking another step in his administration's efforts to tighten controls on imported products and strengthen the use of tariffs as a trade policy instrument. Trump described the measure as necessary and appropriate,......

United States invites India to join the Artemis lunar exploration program

The United States has invited India to participate in the Artemis program, NASA’s ambitious initiative to expand human and scientific exploration of the Moon. The invitation was presented to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) during a meeting of the India-U.S. Working Group on Science and Technology Cooperation in Bengaluru. According......

Anthropic nears $6 billion deal to acquire Decart AI

Anthropic, one of the leading companies developing advanced artificial intelligence systems, is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli startup Decart AI in a transaction that could be valued at nearly $6 billion. The potential deal would strengthen Anthropic’s technological capabilities as demand for AI models and computing infrastructure......

Morocco emerges as a potential U.S. platform for testing advanced military technologies

Morocco and the United States are expanding their long-standing defense cooperation, with growing attention to military technology, field testing and innovation. The evolving partnership could give Morocco a broader role in U.S. defense activities outside American territory, particularly in the evaluation of emerging systems under realistic......

Pentagon excludes Democrats from classified briefings, sparking congressional backlash

The Pentagon has come under growing criticism after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly excluded Democratic lawmakers from classified briefings concerning the administration’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget. The decision has raised concerns among members of Congress over established bipartisan practices surrounding sensitive......

OpenAI slows Astra development over cybersecurity concerns

OpenAI has slowed parts of the development of its upcoming artificial intelligence model, Astra, after internal testing raised concerns about its advanced cybersecurity capabilities. The company said it could not rule out the possibility that the model may reach a “critical” level of cyber capability, prompting stronger safety......

Anonymous player wins $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot in Illinois

An anonymous lottery player in Illinois has won the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a remarkable streak of 44 consecutive drawings without a top-prize winner. The winning numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67 and 69, with the red Powerball number 9. The winning ticket was reportedly sold at a gas station in Quincy, Illinois. The winner now......

Grok Bot pushes artificial intelligence toward autonomous digital work

The artificial intelligence industry is moving beyond traditional chatbots as new systems increasingly aim to perform tasks on behalf of users rather than simply respond to questions. Grok Bot is part of this emerging trend, offering AI agents designed to handle work from start to finish and involve users only when a decision or final approval......

US senators seek answers from Trump administration over Russia sanctions

Two Democratic U.S. senators, Elizabeth Warren and Chris Coons, are pressing the Trump administration for explanations over the lack of new sanctions against Russia, according to Reuters. The lawmakers reportedly sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, questioning why the administration has not......

Washington says permanent Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon violates agreement

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning over Israel’s plans to maintain a long-term military presence in southern Lebanon, arguing that such a deployment would conflict with the framework agreed upon by the parties. The statement followed comments by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, who said......

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