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China’s Z.ai Unveils GLM-4.5: A Cheaper, Open-Source AI Model Built on Agentic Intelligence

New model rivals DeepSeek in performance while cutting costs and chip requirements BEIJING, July 26 — Chinese AI startup Z.ai (formerly Zhipu) has launched its latest artificial intelligence model, GLM-4.5, claiming it

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Trump Says Fed Is Ready to Cut Rates After “Very Good” Meeting With Powell

President signals softening tone as White House ramps pressure on monetary policy and central bank operations July 26 — President Donald Trump expressed renewed confidence that the Federal Reserve will soon begin

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Stock Futures Hold Steady After S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit New Record Highs

Earnings season, trade deals, and Fed anticipation keep markets on edge heading into August July 26 — U.S. stock futures were little changed Friday morning after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite

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What a No-Deal With Trump Could Mean for Europe: Tariffs, Retaliation, and the ‘Trade Bazooka’

EU prepares $109B in counter-tariffs as Aug. 1 deadline looms without trade agreement BRUSSELS, July 26 — With just days left before U.S. tariffs of up to 30% are set to hit

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Stocks Making the Biggest Moves After Hours: Intel, Deckers, Boston Beer, Coursera and More

Earnings beats fuel sharp after-hours stock swings across tech, consumer, and industrial names July 25 — U.S. markets saw notable after-hours stock moves on Thursday following a flurry of second-quarter earnings reports,

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U.K. and India Sign ‘Historic’ Trade Deal Expected to Add $34B Annually to Bilateral Trade

Landmark FTA slashes tariffs on textiles, whisky, and autos; aims to reshape global trade dynamics July 25 — The United Kingdom and India have signed a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) that

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New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty in $600M Catalytic Converter Theft Ring

Navin Khanna admits to running multistate stolen parts operation, faces up to 17 years in prison July 25 — A New Jersey resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to leading one

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French President Macron and Wife Sue Candace Owens for Defamation Over Transgender Conspiracy Claims

Lawsuit alleges malicious falsehoods, including gender and incest accusations, spread for profit and notoriety July 25 — French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron have filed a 22-count civil defamation

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Estonia’s Tech Titans Back Lightyear in $23M Push to Rival Robinhood Across Europe

Startup targets long-term investors with AI-powered tools and crypto expansion plans LONDON, July 25 — Estonian tech leaders are throwing their weight behind Lightyear, a London-based investment app aiming to become Europe’s

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El-Erian Urges Powell to Resign to Protect Fed’s Independence

Top economist breaks from Wall Street consensus amid political pressure on central bank July 24 — Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz and president of Queen’s College at Cambridge University, has

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