Trump administration rules out oil export ban as fuel prices climb

The administration of US President Donald Trump has signaled that it is not currently planning to ban exports of crude oil or refined fuels as a way of bringing down rising energy prices in the domestic market. The position comes as high gasoline and diesel costs create increasing political pressure on the White House. Interior Secretary......

X and xAI withdraw antitrust claims against Apple

Elon Musk's X and xAI have withdrawn their legal claims against Apple, bringing a new development to a dispute that accused the iPhone maker of unfairly favoring OpenAI and restricting competition in the smartphone and artificial intelligence markets. The two companies filed a court document requesting that their claims against Apple......

Former Google DeepMind researcher warns AI may be approaching a dangerous threshold

Warnings about the potential risks of advanced artificial intelligence are intensifying as researchers and technology leaders debate how quickly the industry should develop increasingly capable systems. Bilal Chughtai, a former researcher at Google DeepMind, has expressed concern that the pace of progress could leave humanity with too little......

OpenAI delays potential stock market debut beyond 2026

OpenAI has ruled out taking the company public in 2026, putting an initial public offering on hold as the artificial intelligence developer focuses on safety, governance and the continued expansion of its technology. Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman said the company does not currently see a need to accelerate plans for a stock market listing.......

Trump approval rebounds slightly as Democrats gain ground ahead of midterms

US President Donald Trump has seen a modest improvement in his approval rating after reaching a record low, but a new Reuters poll suggests that Democrats are gaining momentum among voters ahead of the upcoming congressional elections. The survey found that 35% of Americans approve of Trump's performance in the White House, up from 33%......

Trump urges countries benefiting from Hormuz security to share US protection costs

US President Donald Trump has stepped up his criticism of countries that rely on the security of the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that governments benefiting from the continued flow of energy shipments through the strategic waterway should contribute more to the cost of US military protection. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United......

Study warns US drug policies could cost Swiss pharmaceutical industry billions

New research commissioned by Swiss pharmaceutical industry association Interpharma warns that changes in U.S. drug-pricing policies could have serious consequences for Switzerland’s economy, pharmaceutical sector and patients. The study, conducted by research firm BAK Economics, estimates that the potential cumulative economic losses......

Anthropic weighs Nasdaq listing as AI companies compete for Wall Street attention

US artificial intelligence company Anthropic is reportedly considering Nasdaq for a potential initial public offering, a move that could intensify the competition between America’s major stock exchanges to attract some of the technology sector’s most closely watched companies. According to reports cited by Business Insider, Anthropic......

Pentagon report acknowledges ammunition shortages linked to Iran war

The US Department of Defense has acknowledged that the intensive use of ammunition during the conflict with Iran has placed pressure on American stockpiles, highlighting challenges facing the Pentagon as it seeks to replenish strategic weapons reserves. A report by the Pentagon’s inspector general estimated that US military operations......

Trump rejects calls for tighter AI rules and warns of risks to US leadership

US President Donald Trump has rejected calls for stronger restrictions on artificial intelligence, describing criticism of the rapidly developing technology as part of what he called a harmful campaign against AI and the data centers needed to support it. In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that artificial intelligence does not require......

Venezuela to join G20 energy ministers meeting in Houston amid closer US energy ties

Venezuela is set to take part in a meeting of G20 energy ministers in Houston, Texas, marking a notable development in relations between Caracas and Washington as both sides explore new opportunities in the energy sector. The US government said Monday that a Venezuelan delegation would attend the gathering alongside representatives of the......

United States: Diesel Prices Hit Record High at the Pump

American diesel has reached a historic milestone. The average price per gallon hit $6.2694 on Tuesday in the United States, according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA), amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and disruptions related to attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The new record comes as the refined products......

United States: Judge Suspends New Stay Restrictions for International Students and Journalists

A federal judge in Boston decided on Monday to suspend, until further notice, the enforcement of new American rules governing the duration of stay for certain foreign nationals. The regulations, which were set to take effect on Tuesday, September 15, particularly affect international students and foreign journalists. The decision follows a......

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