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Trump supporters have a new daddy
Donald Trump is no stranger to selling unusual merch. The president has been known to slap his likeness on Bibles, guitars, and gold-plated phones if it’ll bring in a...
Tesla’s Robotaxi test launch in Austin draws safety concerns
A first public test of robotaxis by Tesla in Austin, Texas led to multiple traffic problems and driving issues, videos from company-selected riders showed over the first few days....
Anna Wintour to step down as Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years, ending an era of American fashion
Anna Wintour, an icon in the fashion industry who has been at the helm of Vogue for nearly four decades, will be stepping down as editor-in-chief, according to a...
From creepy Jeff Bezos mannequins to giant banners, how Venice is protesting the wedding of the year
As Venice readies for Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos’s multi-day wedding extravaganza, it’s no longer just gondolas floating around the city’s famous waterways—it’s creepy Bezos mannequins as well. The...
GOP scrambles on Trump’s budget bill after Senate parliamentarian rejects Medicaid cuts
The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill does not adhere to the chamber’s procedural rules, delivering a crucial blow...
Helsinki turns to AI to spot e-scooter crashes before they happen
Helsinki has launched a pilot project to test e-scooters equipped with AI-powered sensors that monitor rider behaviour and flag safety risks in real time.  Backed by the European Union,...
Generative AI is finding fertile soil in the healthcare industry
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. Bringing...
‘Your dad’s being used in these videos’: Scammers are turning to AI and TikTok to fake animal rescue videos
As you scroll through your FYP, a sweet elderly man or woman appears, asking for a moment of your attention to help save their struggling animal shelter. “Please stay...
Trump announces upcoming U.S.-Iran talks as ceasefire holds
Israel and Iran seemed to honor the fragile ceasefire between them for a second day Wednesday and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that American and Iranian officials will talk...
€19bn Visma picks London for tech IPO in rare win for UK stock market
Norwegian software firm Visma has provisionally picked London for its IPO next year. It could mark a rare win for the UK’s troubled stock market — if Downing Street...
Fast-fashion giant H&M reveals 2nd quarter profits and it’s better than expected
Swedish fashion retailer H&M reported slightly stronger second-quarter profit on Thursday, an encouraging sign as CEO Daniel Erver tries to attract more shoppers with trendier clothes. H&M shares were...
2025’s college graduates are facing one of the toughest job markets in over a decade. Here’s why
While completing a master’s degree in data analysis, Palwasha Zahid moved from Dallas to a town near Silicon Valley. The location made it easy to visit the campuses of...