Amazon ditches Rufus chatbot, launches Alexa shopping agent in AI strategy pivot
Amazon introduced Alexa for Shopping, an e-commerce bot that can answer queries and take actions on behalf of users
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang bets on this British startup to build ‘next frontier’ of AI
Months-old Ineffable Intelligence announced a record $1.1 billion seed round in April.
Wholesale inflation jumps 6% in April on annual basis, biggest increase since 2022
The producer price index was expected to increase 0.5% in April, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Mortgage rates move to highest level in 5 weeks, but homebuyers shake it off
Mortgage rates continued to climb higher, but stronger homebuyer demand helped to keep mortgage applications in positive territory.
Mortgage rates move to highest level in 5 weeks, but homebuyers shake it off
Mortgage rates continued to climb higher, but stronger homebuyer demand helped to keep mortgage applications in positive territory.
Gas tax holiday as Trump promises? Not so fast, trucking, construction industries say
President Donald Trump and lawmakers are eyeing federal gas tax relief, but opponents contend a pause wouldn’t help consumers and could harm roads.
Kool-Aid to launch electrolyte packets with no artificial dyes as part of Kraft Heinz makeover
Parent company Kraft Heinz is trying to reverse slumping sales by modernizing many of its legacy brands.
Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after glitch allowed some vehicles to ‘drive into standing water’
Waymo issued a voluntary recall of about 3,800 of its robotaxis to fix software issues that could allow them to drive into flooded roadways.
Marty Makary resigns as FDA commissioner following industry and White House backlash
Makary’s tenure was marked by internal dysfunction at the FDA, leadership turmoil and mounting backlash from drugmakers and physicians on regulatory decisions.
Trump doesn’t need Congress to restart Iran strikes: Hegseth
The Iran war, now well into its third month, has caused oil prices to soar globally as Iran continues to lock down the Strait of Hormuz.
