Business & Economy
Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill across the line. But that might not be enough
President Donald Trump had been hearing the message loud and clear for weeks about the sweeping cryptocurrency bill being written in the Senate: to get it across the line, he would have to agree to ethics provisions that apply to him, too.
John Thune wants a ‘light touch’ on AI regulation, expects to soon have a bipartisan bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is advocating for Congress to enact guardrails on advanced artificial intelligence but says lawmakers should have a "light touch."
Energy giants seeking to merge say they’ll extend Virginia residents’ bill credits and add jobs
Power companies NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy, which are seeking approval to merge into one behemoth, announced plans Monday to sweeten the deal in Virginia, Dominion's home base, where the proposal has faced skepticism from the Democratic governor and legislative leaders.
Is the U.S. ready to fight in space? Pentagon says it already is
The U.S. is racing ahead with cutting-edge space weapons and is rapidly building the ambitious Golden Dome missile shield, key Pentagon officials said Monday, even as military leaders unveiled new steps to protect American airpower assets from cheap, modern attacks by Iran or other adversaries.
Trump busts AI ‘conspiracy theorists’ for pulling an election-year ‘hoax’
The Trump administration Monday beat back doomsday demands -- and calls by former President Barack Obama -- to hyper-regulate artificial intelligence, arguing the chilling warnings put forward by industry leaders and Democrats are a coordinated election-year ploy.
Bill to regulate college athletics nears Senate vote
A bill to stabilize intercollegiate athletics by setting national guidelines for the new college sports economy is on the cusp of passing through Congress, Sen. Ted Cruz said Monday.
EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas and announced it is taking a separate but related step to prevent future administrations from regulating climate pollution from power plants.
Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports
An advertising campaign featuring American actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked widespread backlash from female athletes who say it is sexualizing women in sports.
EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas and announced it is taking a separate but related step to prevent future administrations from regulating climate pollution from power plants.
Saudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks, further restricting oil flow
A crucial Saudi oil pipeline that was struck in an attack will be mostly out of service for weeks as the damage is repaired, two regional officials said Monday, as Yemen's Houthi rebels seized more islands along Red Sea shipping routes in a new blow to Saudi Arabia's oil exports.
Global customers crave texture, challenging companies to make crispier, gooier, chewier foods
Texture is having a crunchy, gooey moment in the food and beverage industry.
Supreme Court to decide whether to hear Maine lobsterman’s challenge to GPS boat tracker requirement
The Supreme Court will decide later this month whether to hear a lobster fisherman's challenge to a government requirement that boats use electronic tracking devices. That case could have broad consequences for the American commercial fishing industry.
Africa’s biggest oil refinery opens to public ownership, sparking excitement among retail investors
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote opened his refinery to public ownership Monday with plans to raise $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent in Africa's biggest initial public offering, or IPO.
Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limit
Costco has raised the price of motor oil sold under its exclusive private-label brand as well as limited how much of it customers can buy weekly as oil prices climb yet again.
WATCH: Retired Lt. Gen. Bert Field on AFA’s mission ahead of Air, Space and Cyber Conference
As AFA's Air, Space and Cyber Conference kicks off, retired Lt. Gen. Bert Field -- president and CEO of the Air and Space Forces Association -- joins Guy Taylor of Threat Status to break down the organization's 80-year mission.
European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fears
European leaders joined forces Monday to highlight growing competition in the Arctic, where global warming is opening new shipping routes, governments are vying for vast natural resources and a Russian military buildup is heightening security concerns.
Oprah Winfrey wants you to reach your ‘AHA’ moment at the Sphere in Las Vegas
Oprah Winfrey stood alone at the Sphere, attempting to comprehend what she had witnessed after U2's opening night performance in 2023. Mesmerized by the multisensory event, the Queen of All Media had a thought: Could she use the groundbreaking, 4D capabilities of the globe-shaped arena to help others reach their highest potential?
