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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is under scrutiny after axing 900 jobs and closing stores while pouring $1bn into café renovations, sparking union backlash and investor questions about the company's strategy.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has urged Donald Trump to reconsider a proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning that it could damage US competitiveness, drive jobs offshore, and restrict access to global talent.

Kanye West's new documentary In Whose Name? has sparked outrage from Charlie Kirk's family, who accuse the filmmakers of 'shameless exploitation' for releasing it days after the conservative activist's killing.

Donald Trump has sparked ridicule after replacing Joe Biden's official White House portrait with a framed autopen signature. Critics blasted the move as 'childish' and one of Trump's pettiest acts yet.

Hillary Clinton has blasted President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for promoting what she called a 'crackpot' theory linking Tylenol to autism.

Elon Musk claims Tesla's proposed $1 trillion pay package is about safeguarding control over robotics and AI, not personal wealth, as investors prepare to vote.

Alibaba's US-listed shares jumped 9% in premarket trading after CEO Eddie Wu pledged to expand the company's multibillion-dollar investment in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.

Donald Trump's photo with King Charles III at Windsor Castle sparked ridicule after social media users accused the White House of over-editing his teeth to look unnaturally white.

Former NFL running back Rudi Johnson has died, prompting questions about his cause of death, family, and career. The ex-Cincinnati Bengals star leaves behind a legacy both on and off the field.

Bill Gates has pledged $912 million to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, warning that cuts in global aid threaten to undo decades of progress in reducing child mortality.

Plug Power stock jumped nearly 15% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q2 results, with surging electrolyser sales fuelling optimism that the hydrogen fuel cell supplier could cement its role in the clean energy economy.

Jordan Brand has unveiled the Jordan Tatum 4, its lightest-ever basketball shoe, with the debut of St. Louis' colourway set to release globally in October 2025.

Scientists say orcas damaging boats off Spain and Portugal are not hunting people but engaging in playful, socially learned behaviour, despite several yacht sinkings since 2020.

Metsera stock has soared after Pfizer announced a $7.3 billion acquisition, sparking investor buzz. Analysts are now weighing whether the biotech rally has more room to run or if buyers should stay cautious.

Oklo stock soared more than 63% in a single week as licensing progress, US policy support, and surging energy demand from data centres and AI infrastructure fuel investor optimism in the nuclear energy sector.

Charlie Javice, founder of student aid startup Frank, faces up to 12 years in prison after being convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase in its $175m acquisition, exposing the dangers of inflated growth claims in fintech.

A 20-year-old Quebec woman reportedly chose a $1,000-a-week-for-life annuity instead of a $1 million lump sum in the province's Gagnant à vie lottery, sparking debate over financial security versus flexibility.

A TikToker says he was fined $10,000 after his girlfriend's branded selfie inside California's viral 'Invisible House' triggered a commercial-use clause, sparking debate over social media posts and rental contracts.

A Spirit Airlines flight drew a sharp rebuke from air traffic controllers after flying near Air Force One over New York, with controllers heard on audio telling the pilots to 'get off the iPad'.

A new survey reveals that 56% of Americans believe H-1B visa holders create 'unfair competition' in the job market. The findings highlight growing tensions over immigration and employment in the US.

President Trump lands in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit with King Charles III, bringing a £1.1M armoured limousine 'The Beast' amid heightened security and planned protests.

Over 8 million New Yorkers will automatically receive state-funded inflation refund cheques of up to $400 this autumn, aimed at easing pressure from soaring living costs under Governor Kathy Hochul's 2025–26 budget plan.

Hollywood legend Robert Redford has died aged 89 at his Utah home, just four years after the death of his filmmaker son James, leaving behind a legacy spanning cinema, activism and the Sundance Institute.

Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah says she was fired over social media posts about Charlie Kirk, igniting debate about free speech, newsroom standards, and diversity in journalism.

Jay Leno has called the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk 'the death of free speech', after the 31-year-old was fatally shot during an event in Utah.

Tesla shares jumped 8% after Elon Musk bought nearly $1bn of stock—his first major purchase since 2020—signalling confidence despite slowing EV demand and rising competition.

New Jersey nurse Lexi Kuenzle has sued Englewood Health, claiming she was suspended without pay after confronting a doctor who allegedly said conservative commentator Charlie Kirk 'deserved' his death.

ICE raids at Los Angeles Home Depot stores detain dozens of day labourers, sparking lawsuits, protests and civil rights concerns under Trump's renewed immigration crackdown.

Caliber launches pioneering Chainlink reserve strategy in its corporate treasury, blending real estate assets with digital innovation.