The Senate passes Trump’s sweeping tax and healthcare bill by a single vote — but it still faces a challenge in the House. Questions grow around Pam Bondi’s claim of “tens of thousands” of Epstein videos, as legal experts say there’s no evidence they exist. Apple considers outsourcing Siri’s core technology to OpenAI or Anthropic as it struggles to compete in the A.I. space. And Lululemon files a lawsuit against Costco, accusing the wholesaler of selling lookalike gear that mimics its high-end designs.
WSJ Tech News Briefing - How a Tiny Himalayan Country Became a Bitcoin Mining Paradise
Wounded by the pandemic, Bhutan turned to the unlikely industry of bitcoin mining to expand its economy. The WSJ’s Shan Li takes us through how the plan is working. Plus: Tech leaders want their AI chatbots to offer more personality in the race to encourage usage. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins discusses how Elon Musk is rethinking xAI chatbot Grok. Katie Deighton hosts.
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The World in Brief from The Economist - Senate narrowly passes Trump’s budget; Britain’s welfare bill advances, and more
America’s Senate narrowly passed Donald Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”.
WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks Mixed After Senate Passes Megabill
After squeaking through the chamber, President Trump’s tax-and-spending bill now goes back to the House. Plus: Tensions between Trump and Elon Musk flare again, sending Tesla shares skidding. And AMC Entertainment reaches an agreement with creditors to reduce debt and secure new financing. Danny Lewis hosts.
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WSJ Tech News Briefing - TNB Tech Minute: AI Regulation Left to States After Senate Megabill Vote
Plus: The Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud reignites over Republicans’ tax-and-spending bill. And robots are about to outnumber humans in Amazon warehouses. Katie Deighton hosts.
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WSJ Minute Briefing - Senate Passes President Trump’s Megabill
Plus: Fed Chair Jerome Powell cites a solid economy in keeping a wait-and-see stance on interest-rate cuts. And Boeing names a permanent CEO of its defense, space and security business. Anthony Bansie hosts.
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WSJ Minute Briefing - Senate Battle Looms Over Big Beautiful Bill
Plus: Canada withdraws digital tax in bid to salvage U.S. trade discussions. And China’s manufacturing activity declines for a third straight month. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Headlines From The Times - Diddy Trial Questions, Harvard Sanctions Threat, Blue Shield Concerns, and Trump’s Tariff Warning
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ defense team pushes back on racketeering and trafficking charges, with legal experts saying a guilty verdict isn’t guaranteed. Meanwhile, the Trump administration accuses Harvard of failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitic abuse and warns it could lose federal funding. In California, Blue Shield faces criticism for moving its parent company out of state — a change approved quietly by regulators. And President Trump says he won’t extend a pause on global tariffs beyond July 9, urging countries to cut deals or face steep new trade penalties.
WSJ Tech News Briefing - How Hackers Crippled Iran’s Financial System
Iran’s already-precarious financial system was brought to its knees by Israel-aligned hackers. The WSJ’s Angus Berwick walks us through the cyberattack. Plus: Research suggests companies should pause before promoting the AI in their AI-powered products and services. Katie Deighton hosts.
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The World in Brief from The Economist - Trump’s budget vote-a-rama; America to lift Syria sanctions, and more
As debate time ended for Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”, the president’s tax-cutting package moved to a special session known as vote-a-rama.