Winchester Council greenlights casino study
Winchester City Council approved a feasibility study for a casino and entertainment complex, with a potential referendum as early as 2028 pending state approval.
US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply
U.S. average gasoline prices rose above $4 a gallon on Monday for the first time in more than three years, capping the sharpest monthly rise in decades, data from price tracking service GasBuddy showed, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran roiled global energy markets.
E*Trade in talks to lead SpaceX IPO share sale to small investors in US, sources say
E*Trade is negotiating to lead the sale of SpaceX IPO shares to small U.S. investors, competing with Robinhood and SoFi for retail allocations.
US food giant Sysco strikes $29 billion deal for catering supplier Restaurant Depot
Sysco announced a $29 billion deal to acquire Jetro Restaurant Depot, expanding its reach among independent restaurants across 35 U.S. states.
Starcloud reaches $1.1 billion valuation as AI space race heats up
Starcloud raised $170 million at a $1.1 billion valuation to develop orbital data centers amid growing ai infrastructure demand in space.
BlackRock funds provide about $57 million to IQM Quantum Computers ahead of US IPO
IQM Quantum Computers secures $57 million from BlackRock funds to boost growth ahead of its planned US and Helsinki IPO.
US issues draft rules on private assets inclusion in 401(k) retirement plans
The U.S. Department of Labor proposes new rules to allow private assets like private equity and cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans, easing barriers for alternative investments.
Dollar rides safe-haven demand, set for best month since July
The dollar posts its strongest monthly gain in nearly a year, driven by safe-haven demand amid escalating Middle East conflict and rising U.S. rate hike expectations.
US judge blocks Pentagon’s Anthropic blacklisting for now
A U.S. judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic over AI safety disputes, citing first amendment retaliation concerns.
SoftBank secures $40B loan to boost OpenAI investments
SoftBank secures a $40 billion bridge loan to enhance investments in OpenAI and advance its artificial intelligence strategy.
Oil up more than 2.5% but set for first weekly decline since start of Iran war
Oil prices rose more than 2.5% but are set for their first weekly decline since the iran war began amid ongoing conflict and US military buildup.
US lawmakers to introduce bill to ban government use of Chinese robots
Two senators plan to introduce a bill that would ban the government from buying or operating humanoid robots made by Chinese firms.





















