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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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One rare bipartisan AI bill is moving through Congress. Here’s why it deserves to pass

The CREATE AI Act doesn’t pick winners, doesn’t burden industry and already has a proven track record — Capitol Hill’s most actionable AI legislation.

By Neil Björkman and Betsy BrewerJuly 1, 2026

Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, William Boeing: These Fortune 500 founders are the American-born children of immigrants

In a 6-3 majority, the Supreme Court voted to uphold birth citizenship, the idea that children born in the U.S. are automatically U.S. citizens.

By Catherina GioinoJuly 1, 2026

It started with one viral influencer complaining about Russia’s economy. Now a record 60% of Russians are pessimistic about their country’s outlook

Russia’s economy has been remarkably resilient, but it could be losing one of its most vital resources: public trust.

By Tristan BoveJune 30, 2026

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