Jun 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum SpaceX's stock suffered a massive correction after its IPO, losing 35% from its peak and wiping out over $600 billion in market value. Elon Musk, whose fortune is heavily tied to SpaceX and Tesla, fell below the trillion-dollar threshold for the first time. Despite the setback, Musk still holds the title of the world's richest person by a wide margin. Analysts now watch for potential S&P 500 inclusion that could reverse the slide. View more
Jun 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum President Donald Trump has unveiled a new limited-edition U.S. passport featuring his own portrait and signature, released to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The move breaks a long-standing tradition of presidents not appearing on official travel documents. Critics accuse Trump of fostering a cult of personality, while supporters see it as patriotic branding. The passport includes the phrase 'Welcome, but be wise!' and a depiction of the Declaration's signing. View more
Jun 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A roundup of major rock news: a week-long homage to Syd Barrett for his 80th birthday, The Offspring creating a moshpit to Taylor Swift at Hellfest, a tribute album for Smashing Pumpkins' Gish, Roger Waters re-recording Comfortably Numb for charity, and Rod Stewart recovering from a breathing difficulty on stage. View more
Jun 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple is weaving AI into everyday iPhone apps with iOS 27. Features include bill splitting via Apple Cash, automatic password upgrades after breaches, and one-tap suggestions in Messages. The update also introduces call context for customer service, natural language calendar events, and smarter Home app notifications. View more
Jun 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The tech industry continued its downturn in 2025 with over 150,000 job cuts. This article provides a month-by-month breakdown of layoffs at major companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Intel, analyzing the role of AI and automation in these reductions. Stay informed on the evolving landscape of tech employment. View more
Jun 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Anthropic is the first AI startup to join Frontier, the carbon removal collective, contributing to a new $915 million funding tranche. The move nearly doubles total pledges to $1.8 billion and signals changing attitudes as AI companies face scrutiny over energy purchases. Frontier, founded by tech giants like Stripe, Google, and Shopify, vets carbon removal projects and contracts with companies to help offset emissions. View more
Jun 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The US Commerce Department invoked an obscure export control to ban non-Americans from accessing Anthropic's latest AI models. Anthropic complied by taking both models offline. Security researchers argue the alleged guardrail bypass was never a valid reason for such action, and the move appears more political than technical. View more
Jun 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum This article chronicles the major updates to OpenAI’s ChatGPT throughout 2025. From the launch of GPT-5 and Agent tools to partnerships with Disney and Walmart, the year was marked by rapid development and growing scrutiny. The timeline covers security measures, revenue milestones, and competitive pressures from rivals like Google and DeepSeek. View more
Jun 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum From a fluffy robot dog to a sleek fitness tracker and a retro instant camera, 2026 has already seen some of the coolest gadgets. Here are five that blend cuteness with real functionality. View more
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