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Crypto industry brushes off failed stablecoin vote

The crypto industry is brushing off a failed vote on a stablecoin bill in the Senate, underscoring recent progress and their hope that this isn’t...

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Google stock falls as Apple considers adding AI search engines

Google’s stock took a hit Wednesday after an Apple executive testified in court that the iPhone maker is considering adding artificial intelligence...

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Democrats block stablecoin bill in blow to crypto

Legislation to create a framework for payment stablecoins failed to clear a key hurdle on the Senate floor Thursday, after several Democrats voted...

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Trump's crypto problem

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  Trump crypto ventures loom over Senate stablecoin vote President Trump’s recent cryptocurrency...

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Trump crypto ventures loom over Senate stablecoin vote

President Trump’s recent cryptocurrency dealings are casting a shadow over efforts to pass legislation for the industry at a key moment, as the...

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Gallego to GOP: 'Don't try to f‑‑‑ us' on stablecoin bill

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) on Wednesday slammed a recent GOP push to bring stablecoin legislation to the floor, accusing Republicans of attempting...

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Trump crypto deals derail hearing

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  Democrats ditch hearing over Trump crypto deals Several House Democrats walked out of a hearing on...

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Democrats call for investigation into Trump family crypto deal over potential foreign influence

Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called on a federal watchdog Monday to launch an inquiry into a recent deal announced by...

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The Big Tech fight over kids

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  Big Tech firms battle over kids' safety, app stores The fight over a key internet protection for...

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Senate eyes vote on stablecoin bill despite Democratic revolt

Senate leadership plans to tee up a vote on legislation creating a framework for payment stablecoins this week, even as a contingent of...

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Musk reflects on 100 days of DOGE

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  Musk talks 'intense' first 100 days in White House Elon Musk admitted his first 100 days in the...

02.05.2025 20

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Trump Media moves incorporation to Florida

Trump Media and Technology Group, Truth Social’s parent company, announced Thursday that it has moved its incorporation to Florida, becoming the...

02.05.2025 20

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House Democrats demand Musk financial disclosure from White House

Democratic lawmakers on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee demanded a copy of Elon Musk’s financial disclosure from the White House...

01.05.2025 10

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Big Tech struggles to find footing in Trump's first 100 days

The world’s biggest tech firms have been left scrambling to adjust to the tumultuous first 100 days of President Trump’s second term, despite...

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DOGE refers dozens of voter fraud cases to DOJ 

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has referred dozens of alleged cases of voter fraud to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for...

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Big Tech's rocky 100 days

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story  Trump's first 100 days prove rocky for Big Tech The world’s biggest tech firms have been left...

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Google CEO emphasizes AI competition as search giant fights breakup

Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the competitive nature of the field of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wednesday, testifying as the search giant...

30.04.2025 2

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Does Musk make money from DOGE?

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  Senate Dems probe Musk DOGE influence   Tech billionaire Elon Musk and his numerous companies...

29.04.2025 9

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IBM investing $150 billion in US manufacturing

IBM announced Monday that it plans to invest $150 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, becoming the latest major tech firm to promise...

28.04.2025 5

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Musk's post-DOGE future

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  What happens to DOGE when Musk leaves? Elon Musk’s plan to wind down his work at the Department...

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Trump team's Signal use back in spotlight

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  Signal use back in spotlight amid Hegseth controversy  Revelations that Defense Secretary Pete...

23.04.2025 4

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Democratic state treasurers to Tesla: Musk is distracted as stock sinks

Eight Democratic state treasurers on Tuesday pressed the chair of Tesla’s board about the company’s faltering performance, raising questions about...

23.04.2025 2

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Google faces uncertain future after antitrust losses

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Google faces uncertain future after antitrust losses Google’s tech empire is increasingly on shaky...

22.04.2025 4

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Trump's chip tariffs

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Potential chip tariffs spook tech industry President Trump's threats to tariff semiconductors are...

19.04.2025 1

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Google suffers second major legal blow

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  Google has illegal ad tech monopoly, judge rules A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google...

18.04.2025 4

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Federal judge rules Google has illegal ad tech monopoly

A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google illegally acquired and maintained a monopoly over advertising technology, the second time in less than a...

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Zuckerberg stresses TikTok competition at Meta trial

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Zuckerberg stresses TikTok competition at Meta trial Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg spent his third day on...

17.04.2025 3

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Zuckerberg underscores TikTok competition as Meta fights monopoly allegations

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized Wednesday that his social media company faces stiff competition from TikTok, as Meta seeks to fend off accusations...

17.04.2025 10

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Zuckerberg suggested spinning Instagram off into separate company

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously considered spinning off Instagram into a separate company in the face of growing antitrust concerns and competing...

16.04.2025 4

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FTC grills Zuckerberg over emails from Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions  

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) grilled Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday over dozens of emails and messages he exchanged with other executives...

15.04.2025 2

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Zuckerberg takes stand at Meta trial

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Zuckerberg takes stand at Meta trial Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Monday as his social...

15.04.2025 5

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Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand at Meta trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Monday, as his social media company faces off against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a case that could...

14.04.2025 2

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Trump FTC faces first major test with Meta trial

The Trump administration is set to take on Meta, the social media giant that owns Facebook and Instagram, in court starting Monday in a case that...

14.04.2025 9

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Musk, Tesla face trade war blowback

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Musk, Tesla caught in Trump trade war President Trump’s escalating trade war with China is...

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Trump's China tariffs derail push for TikTok deal

President Trump’s new tariffs on China have thrown a wrench in efforts to negotiate a deal over TikTok’s divestment from its parent company...

10.04.2025 10

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US, China trade war exposes tech vulnerabilities

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Tech firms vulnerable in escalating China trade war President Trump’s escalating trade war with...

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Musk spars with Trump trade adviser in escalating tariff spat

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Musk spars with Trump trade adviser in escalating tariff spat Tech billionaire Elon Musk called...

09.04.2025 2

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Dropped Signal at the White House

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Congress pushes back as Trump snubs Signal chat The White House’s assertion that the case...

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BlackRock CEO: Economy 'weakening as we speak'

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned Monday that the economy is “weakening as we speak,” amid widespread turmoil in the markets driven by the Trump...

07.04.2025 6

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TikTok deal pulled after Trump tariff announcement

A finalized TikTok deal was pulled Thursday after President Trump announced massive new tariffs against China, a source familiar with the negotiations...

05.04.2025 30

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Tariffs quash Trump TikTok deal

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story TikTok deal pulled after Trump tariff announcement A finalized TikTok deal was pulled Thursday after...

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Why Trump's tariffs are so bad for Big Tech

President Trump’s sweeping new slate of tariffs is poised to strike a blow at the tech industry, as massive import taxes on China and Taiwan disrupt...

04.04.2025 10

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Tariffs roil Big Tech

{beacon} View Online Technology Technology   The Big Story Why Trump's tariffs are roiling Big Tech President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs are...

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Tech group CEO: Trump tariffs will 'drive inflation,' 'kill jobs'

The head of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) warned that President Trump’s sweeping tariffs will “drive inflation” and “kill jobs,”...

03.04.2025 6

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Analysts: Trump tariffs 'worse than the worst case scenario' for tech investors

Analysts described President Trump’s latest slate of tariffs Wednesday as “worse than the worst case scenario” for tech investors.  Trump...

03.04.2025 10

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Section 230 fight revived

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Senators revive fight against Section 230 Senators from both sides of the aisle are reigniting...

03.04.2025 10

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FTC chair defends Trump firing of Democratic commissioners

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair Andrew Ferguson on Wednesday defended President Trump’s decision to fire the agency’s Democratic...

02.04.2025 3

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Why Trump's tariffs may not hit Tesla

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Why Tesla may fare better under Trump's auto tariffs Elon Musk’s focus on American-made products...

02.04.2025 10

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Trump eyes TikTok deal

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Trump expects TikTok 'deal' ahead of deadline President Trump indicated he expects to reach a deal...

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Trump expects TikTok 'deal' ahead of deadline

President Trump indicated Sunday that he expects to reach a deal on TikTok ahead of an April 5 deadline for his administration to begin enforcing a...

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