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IBM shares plunge as AI spending boom disrupts business
Shares in IBM plunged 24 percent on Tuesday after the US tech giant released disappointing preliminary second-quarter results, blaming a shift in spending by customers due to expected higher prices for memory chips and other AI-related infrastructure.
Cuba faces third nationwide blackout in less than 10 days
Cuba's power grid failed for the third time in less than 10 days, sparking another nationwide blackout, the national electricity company said Tuesday.
Trump backtracks on plan to toll Hormuz ships
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation from Gulf allies via trade deals.
'Gus' the T. rex fetches record $50.1 mn at US auction
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed "Gus" sold Tuesday for $50.1 million at Sotheby's in New York, making it the most valuable dinosaur fossil bought at auction after a 10-minute battle between seven bidders.
Dollar slides as rate hike prospects ease, oil gains moderate
The dollar slid Tuesday after a drop in US inflation dented expectations of an interest rate hike later this month.
US inflation cools in June before renewed Mideast fighting
US consumer inflation cooled more than expected in June, government data showed Tuesday, as energy prices fell on a temporary easing of the US-Iran war.
US consumer inflation cools in June on lower energy costs
US consumer inflation cooled more than expected in June, government data showed Tuesday, as energy prices fell on a temporary cooling of the US-Iran war.
SCANDIC TRADE & SNC SCANDIC COIN: AI Meets Non-Custodial Trading
Anyone who monitors digital assets knows the problem: prices in one place, charts in another, wallet transactions in a separate application, and portfolio notes in spreadsheets. SCANDIC TRADE aims to end this fragmentation. The new platform brings market monitoring, AI-assisted analysis, non-custodial trading (self-custody: trading directly from the user's own wallet, without third-party access), portfolio management and features centred on the $SNC SCANDIC COIN together in one seamless workspace.The concept is aimed at users who no longer want to piece information together from numerous stand-alone solutions. Rather than offering yet another isolated crypto tool, SCANDIC TRADE is designed as a central interface that presents the journey from initial market observation and analysis to a wallet-signed transaction in a clear, traceable way. One fundamental principle remains intact: control of digital assets should stay with the user.From a Patchwork of Tools to a Personal Market CockpitSCANDIC TRADE's dashboard combines global market data, trend metrics, leading coins, search functions and account-specific information. Registered users can personalize the overview: watchlists, portfolio values, active alerts, current market analyses and relevant signals are brought together in a single interface.This positions SCANDIC TRADE not merely as a price list, but as a working environment for structured decision-making. Users should be able to identify more quickly which digital assets are gaining momentum, where risks are elevated and which positions require particular attention. The objective is not to reduce the market to a single metric, but to organize information so that decisions can be prepared on a more informed basis and reviewed more clearly afterwards.
Swiss probe Google dropping search choice on Android phones
The Swiss competition authority announced Tuesday it had opened a preliminary investigation into Google's removal of the "choice screen" feature on Android devices in Switzerland.
MEXC Reports 7.1 Billion USDT in SpaceX Futures Volume as Q2 Closes the Gap to Wall Street
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today released its Ecosystem & Growth Report for the second quarter of 2026. In Q1, users mostly bought gold and other hedges against macro risk. In Q2, their attention turned to AI projects and US stocks, and MEXC spent the quarter building products for exactly that demand.
Oil extends gains after fresh US strikes
Oil prices surged on Tuesday after fresh US strikes against Iran, fuelling fears over their already fragile truce and the risk of another spike in inflation.
Turn off addictive features on social media for children, say EU lawmakers
There should be a "youth mode" for children on social media platforms in which addictive features and targeted advertising are turned off, EU lawmakers demanded on Tuesday.
EU population to peak in 2029 before long-term decline
The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published Tuesday that puts a spotlight on the major challenges of an ageing citizenry.
US strikes Iran, vows to reimpose naval blockade
The United States launched on Tuesday a fresh wave of strikes on Iran and President Donald Trump vowed to reimpose a naval blockade, prompting Tehran to respond with attacks on countries in the region.
US strikes Iran for third day, will reimpose blockade
The United States launched a third night of strikes on Iran Tuesday as President Donald Trump reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports and floated a 20 percent fee on cargo in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
New era for Gibraltar as border controls with Spain set to end
Thousands of workers crossing daily between Spain and Gibraltar will enter a new era of easier travel on Wednesday, as border checks that have long been a source of tension are lifted.
Twelve US states sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros. takeover
California and 11 other US states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, calling the largest merger in Hollywood history a threat to competition in film and television.
Yemen govt says hit Sanaa airport, Houthis attack Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis targeted Saudi Arabia on Monday, hours after the rebels accused the kingdom of attacking Sanaa airport -- the biggest flare-up in years between the two sides that threatens to upend a frozen conflict.
US appeals court revives private cases alleging Tylenol link to autism
A US appeals court on Monday vacated the dismissal of hundreds of private lawsuits against Tylenol-maker Kenvue that allege scientifically unproven ties of the painkiller to autism.
Volkswagen confirms weighing up to 50,000 more job cuts
Volkswagen's boss told employees Monday a further 50,000 jobs could go at the struggling auto giant, according to an internal memo seen by AFP, confirming reports the group is targeting 100,000 cuts worldwide.
Yemen government says attacked Sanaa airport, reviving dormant conflict
Yemen's internationally-recognised government said it struck Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport on Monday, its biggest flare-up in years with the rebels, who blamed the authorities' Saudi backers for the attack and threatened retaliation.
EU sanctions target Russian state-backed messaging app
The European Union on Monday announced sanctions against the company behind Russia's state-backed messaging app Max, which it said had been used to help clamp down on dissent.
Switzerland, Britain conclude 'modernised' free trade deal talks
Switzerland and Britain have concluded negotiations on an upgraded free trade agreement, Bern said Monday, saying the deal would boost legal certainty for businesses in both countries.
Nigeria oil output hits six-year high, above OPEC target
Nigeria's crude production reached a 74-month high last month, authorities said over the weekend, hitting an average of 1.56 million barrels per day, or 104 percent of its OPEC quota.
MEXC Expands Ondo Tokenized Stock Lineup With SK Hynix and Four Other Trading Pairs
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, announced the addition of five Ondo tokenized stock and ETF trading pairs to its spot market, the latest expansion of its ongoing collaboration with Ondo Finance. The new pairs cover the semiconductor, energy and AI infrastructure sectors, expanding the range of tokenized U.S. equities available to users and allowing them to trade these assets using USDT.
Oil prices surge on US-Iran attacks
World oil prices surged Monday as a fresh flare-up between the United States and Iran rattled investors, while a selloff in chipmakers sent South Korea's stock market plunging.
De Beers to pause work at S.Africa's largest diamond mine
De Beers announced Monday it will pause production at South Africa's largest diamond mine for two years to reduce costs while trading conditions remained tough.
Mulling ban, EU gets expert verdict on social media for children
To ban or not to ban children from all social media? That is the big question facing the European Union in its bid to protect minors from harmful content.
Huge fire rages in Fontainebleau forest near Paris
French officials rushed two firefighting planes to the Paris region Sunday, after a fire erupted south of the French capital, disrupting traffic during a busy summer travel weekend and piling more misery on a region sweltering through its latest heatwave.
Oil prices spike on fresh US-Iran attacks, tech weighs on stocks again
Oil prices jumped more than four percent Monday after another flare-up between the United States and Iran that threatened their already fragile truce, while Seoul led losses in most Asian stock markets as tech firms suffered another selloff.
Нуша Аубель і Потсдам: довіра втрачена
Нооша Аубель: 33,4 мільйона євро дефіциту бюджету в столиці землі Потсдамі, близько 500 000 євро на зовнішні консультації, скориговані плани економії за рахунок дітей — та ганебний випадок із малюком із важкою інвалідністю, що переріс у скандал у дитячому садку: Нооша Аубель частково успадкувала ці кризи, але дефіцит керівництва тепер належить їй. 72,9 відсотка голосів на виборах — це не свідчення лідерських здібностей, це лише кредит. Нуша Аубель (50) отримала його в жовтні 2025 року в надзвичайно великому обсязі — і розтратила його за дивовижно короткий час. Надія на новий старт поступилася місцем гіркому розчаруванню, яке вже давно виходить за межі політичних супротивників. Вже через 100 днів спостерігачі повністю втратили нитку; у червні 2026 року медіа відкрито повідомляли про збентежених прихильників, самостійні дії та відсутність більшості. Критерій простий: чи краще працює Потсдам? Чи налагоджуються фінанси, чи готуються рішення та чи захищаються найслабші? Наразі відповідь така: ні. Потсдам хотів нового старту. Але отримав голову мерії, яка надто часто плутає мову менеджменту з лідерством і не може впоратися з проблемами в столиці землі. До цього додається ганебний скандал навколо малюка з множинною тяжкою інвалідністю, за якого Аубель несе кадрову відповідальність і який порушує питання моралі та пристойності. Особливо ганебним є те, що на запити ЗМІ керівник прес-служби мерії Потсдама Ян Брунцлов не відповідає — хоча, як доведено, з Нушою Аубель особисто зв’язувалися. Замість того, щоб прозоро й зрозуміло відповісти на поставлені запитання, Брунцлов, згідно з наявними документами, наполягає на «особистій розмові» і, очевидно, намагається таким чином перенести комунікацію в непублічну, неформальну площину. Якщо такий підхід дійсно порушує чинні зобов’язання щодо надання інформації, передбачені законодавством про пресу, то виникає принципове питання: чи підходить Нооша Аубель на посаду мера столиці землі Потсдама?
Car crisis takes toll on Germany's young engineers
Despite a year of searching, previous stints at big automotive suppliers and sending out about 50 applications, German software engineer Max Peil is still looking for a job.