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Google Drive Photos Backup Ends on August 10 Google has officially ended an important photo-backup feature in Google Drive for desktop, marking a significant change for users who have relied on the service to automatically send photos and videos from computer folders to Google Photos. Starting August 10, 2026, the desktop version of Google Drive…
Nvidia Chip Loophole Comes Under Fresh U.S. Scrutiny The United States is taking a closer look at a growing challenge in its technology policy: Chinese artificial intelligence companies may still be able to access advanced Nvidia computing power even when the physical chips are not located inside China. The review is drawing attention to what…
Bunq US Bank Charter Application Rejected by U.S. Regulator Dutch digital banking company Bunq has suffered a major setback in its ambitious U.S. expansion plans after American regulators rejected its application for a national bank charter. The decision puts additional pressure on the fintech as it attempts to establish a stronger presence in one of…
U.S. Battery Investment Takes Center Stage in Critical Minerals Push The United States is stepping up efforts to strengthen its domestic battery and critical mineral industries, with more than $2 billion in new commitments aimed at companies involved in battery technology, mineral production and strategic materials. The move represents another major step in Washington’s broader…
U.S. Inflation Data Set to Test Wall Street’s Rally Wall Street is heading into a crucial week as investors prepare for the latest U.S. Inflation data, with the Consumer Price Index expected to provide important clues about the future direction of Federal Reserve policy. After a strong rally pushed major U.S. stock indexes toward record…
Tech stocks are leading a fresh rotation in U.S. financial markets as weaker labor-market data has increased expectations that the Federal Reserve could adopt a more supportive monetary-policy stance. Investors have been moving money toward major technology companies, including NVIDIA, Tesla, Oracle and Adobe, as hopes for lower interest rates have strengthened. The shift comes…
The Federal Reserve is facing an increasingly divided policy environment after keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75% while three policymakers argued that rates should be raised. The decision, approved by a 9-3 vote on July 29, highlighted growing disagreement inside the U.S. central bank over how aggressively monetary policy should respond…
Hybrid car demand is gaining significant momentum in the United States as rising fuel costs encourage consumers to look for vehicles that can deliver better mileage without requiring a complete switch to electric power. Toyota and Hyundai have emerged as major beneficiaries of this shift, with sales of their hybrid models reportedly increasing by around…
The United States recorded a dramatic increase in imports as businesses rushed to bring goods into the country ahead of expected tariffs. US imports jumped 10% in January 2025 to $401.2 billion, marking a major increase that highlighted how companies were attempting to protect themselves from higher costs linked to new trade measures. The sharp…
Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway has made one of its most significant market moves in years, putting a large portion of its enormous cash reserves to work through a $10 billion investment in Alphabet, Google’s parent company, while also repurchasing approximately $4.5 billion of its own shares during the second quarter of 2026. The moves mark…
