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AI is minting billion-dollar companies faster than before

Europe’s new unicorns are arriving faster in the AI era, with 20% hitting $1 billion within two years since 2023.

By Beatrice NolanJune 30, 2026

Arkansas defies federal court to launch SNAP candy-and-soda ban Wednesday

Gov. Sanders is pushing forward under the same framework a judge vacated — and the state’s grocers say they’re not sure retailers are ready to enforce it.

By Travis Loller and The Associated PressJune 30, 2026

Trump takes his inflation battle to gas retailers after his plot against the Fed runs aground—sets target for $2.50 a gallon

“The retailers must quickly react to this statement, and do what they know is right — DROP YOUR PRICE FOR OUR GREAT AMERICAN PEOPLE!”

By Eleanor PringleJune 30, 2026

Gojek founder Makarim found guilty in Indonesia Chromebooks case

The 41-year-old was charged in relation to a decision to purchase more than a million Chromebooks for schools from 2020 to 2022.

By Chandra Asmara and BloombergJune 30, 2026

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Tom Kean discloses depression diagnosis behind 4-month absence from Congress: ‘until you experience it yourself, it is difficult to fully understand’

“As the over 48 million of my fellow Americans being treated for this illness have come to discover there is no timeline for healing,” Kean said.

By Mike Catalini, Joey Cappelletti and The Associated PressJune 30, 2026

At the heart of Anthropic’s clashes with the U.S. government, a decision not to play by the new rules of Trump’s Washington

Most tech companies have tried to curry favor with the White House and hired ‘Trump whisperers.’ Anthropic has stood on principle, and suffered the consequences.

By Jeremy KahnJune 30, 2026

ICE arrested a woman in a habit walking to mass, then released her after realizing she was a nun

Sister Leticia Ugboaja was walking to Our Lady of Sorrows in McAllen when ICE detained her. The habit wasn’t enough. A congressman’s phone call was.

By Valerie Gonzalez and The Associated PressJune 30, 2026

New Jersey Republican to reappear in Congress after unexplained 4-month absence

Tom Kean Jr. resurfaces Tuesday after 100+ missed votes. His battleground New Jersey seat — and the GOP’s razor-thin majority — have been in limbo.

By Mike Catalini and The Associated PressJune 30, 2026