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Trump claims he’s making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture - The Seattle Times

Trump claims he’s making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture - The Seattle Times

In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples.

Music giant Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid - BBC

Music giant Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid - BBC

The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

Blue Origin rocket explosion: What we know about blast in Cape Canaveral - WESH

Blue Origin rocket explosion: What we know about blast in Cape Canaveral - WESH

Investigation begins into fiery Blue Origin rocket explosion on Florida's Space Coast.

UnitedHealthcare to remove insurance approval requirements for some pediatric services - KSL.com

UnitedHealthcare to remove insurance approval requirements for some pediatric services - KSL.com

UnitedHealth's insurance unit said it would eliminate prior approval requirements for about two-thirds of its healthcare services for those under age, as insurers face patient and doctor complaints.

Mercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at Chinese automaker ownership - CNBC

Mercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at Chinese automaker ownership - CNBC

Mercedes-Benz's largest individual shareholder is BAIC, a Chinese state-owned automaker. Sources told CNBC that exemptions in the legislation would not apply.

U.S. CFTC opens crypto 'perp' door with first approval at regulated firm - CoinDesk

U.S. CFTC opens crypto 'perp' door with first approval at regulated firm - CoinDesk

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has now established a stance on how regulated U.S. firms can engage in crypto perpetual futures contracts.

Exclusive: Microsoft is building a super app that combines coding, chat, and other Copilot AI tools - Fortune

Exclusive: Microsoft is building a super app that combines coding, chat, and other Copilot AI tools - Fortune

The project is being spearheaded by new Copilot chief Jacob Andreou, as Microsoft seeks to streamline its lineup of AI tools amid competition from Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic.

Drag queen Pattie Gonia asks apparel company Patagonia to drop trademark infringement lawsuit - NBC News

Drag queen Pattie Gonia asks apparel company Patagonia to drop trademark infringement lawsuit - NBC News

Drag queen and environmentalist Pattie Gonia asked the outdoor apparel company Patagonia to drop its trademark infringement lawsuit, saying it could lead to the erasure of the activist’s name and advocacy.

Here's how we're coping with high gas prices, according to Costco and Walmart - NPR

Here's how we're coping with high gas prices, according to Costco and Walmart - NPR

Sky-high gas prices have drivers going out of their way for discounts at the pump. Oil executives warn that even higher prices might be on the horizon.