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Figma files to go public on the NYSE as ‘FIG’
The collaborative design tool Figma continues its march toward going public in one of the most highly anticipated IPOs in the history of design software. Wasting no time licking...
No tax on tips or overtime, with a catch: What to know as Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ passes the Senate
On Tuesday, the Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act with a 50-50 vote—with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie—to get the legislation across...
Minimum wage hikes take effect for 880,000 workers across the U.S.
Workers in about 15 locations nationwide are about to receive a boost in their paychecks, thanks to minimum wage increases that went into effect this week around the country....
Microsoft says AI can diagnose tough medical cases better than physicians
The digital health market is growing, and according to Microsoft, its new AI Diagnostic Orchestrator (MAI-DxO) is among the latest in generative, artificial intelligence to support accurate, complex medical...
What is the ‘pearl earring theory’? The TikTok trend blaming jewelry for being single
“Girl With a Pearl Earring” has taken on a new meaning on social media. TikTok loves a theory, especially ones that attempt to explain dating struggles. The “pearl earring...
Senate narrowly passes Trump’s megabill after overnight voting session
Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a...
Palestinian aid fundraisers face hurdles on GoFundMe
Over the past 20 months, as Palestinians have suffered under Israel’s increased military presence, crowdfunding websites have become one way for monetary relief to reach those in need. However,...
Social Security July update: Here’s why checks could be smaller for millions of Americans
Up to two million Americans could see their Social Security payments reduced by 50% in late July. The reduced payments are being implemented so that the Social Security Administration...
Europe’s 20 largest startup funding rounds this year (so far)
Despite a cautious VC climate and ongoing geopolitical jitters, European startups are still attracting serious cash. Covering everything from AI drug discovery and space launches to quantum software and fusion...
6 Questions U.S. stock investors are facing as the third quarter kicks off
The U.S. stock market completed a roller-coaster first half of the year at record-high levels, but a host of factors could knock equities off their perch over the rest...
