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AT&T’s $23 Billion Spectrum Grab: Why Your 5G Phone (and Home Internet) Might Get Faster

AT&T’s $23 Billion Spectrum Grab: Why Your 5G Phone (and Home Internet) Might Get Faster

AT&T’s $23 Billion Spectrum Grab: Why Your 5G Phone (and Home Internet) Might Get Faster What just happened On August 26, 2025, AT&T agreed to buy roughly $23 billion worth of wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar, adding about 50 MHz of low- and mid‑band

Keurig Dr Pepper brews an $18.4B takeover of JDE Peet’s — and plans a bold split into two drinks giants

Keurig Dr Pepper brews an $18.4B takeover of JDE Peet’s — and plans a bold split into two drinks giants

Keurig Dr Pepper brews an $18.4B takeover of JDE Peet’s — and plans a bold split into two drinks giants What happened (and why your morning mug suddenly feels strategic) On August 25, 2025, Keurig Dr Pepper said it will buy Dutch coffee heavyweight JDE Peet’s for roughly

UK Carmakers Push Back on EV Sales Rules: What the ZEV Mandate Fight Really Means for Drivers

UK Carmakers Push Back on EV Sales Rules: What the ZEV Mandate Fight Really Means for Drivers

UK Carmakers Push Back on EV Sales Rules: What the ZEV Mandate Fight Really Means for Drivers What happened On August 24, 2025, documents surfaced showing that major manufacturers — BMW, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Nissan and Toyota — privately urged the UK government to soften its zero‑emission vehicle (ZEV) sales

ECB Signals a Breather, Not a Full Stop: Why a September Pause Could Still Lead to More Rate Cuts

ECB Signals a Breather, Not a Full Stop: Why a September Pause Could Still Lead to More Rate Cuts

ECB Signals a Breather, Not a Full Stop: Why a September Pause Could Still Lead to More Rate Cuts What just happened (and why it matters) On August 23, 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) signaled it will likely hold interest rates steady in September—after a year-long easing cycle—

Waymo gets the green light in New York City: what robotaxis in Manhattan signal for the world

Waymo gets the green light in New York City: what robotaxis in Manhattan signal for the world

Waymo gets the green light in New York City: what robotaxis in Manhattan signal for the world In a move that turns one of the planet’s most chaotic driving classrooms into a test lab, Alphabet’s Waymo has secured its first permit to test autonomous vehicles on real streets

EU Moves to Cut US Tariffs on European Cars — What That Could Mean for Prices, Jobs, and Your Next Ride

EU Moves to Cut US Tariffs on European Cars — What That Could Mean for Prices, Jobs, and Your Next Ride

EU Moves to Cut US Tariffs on European Cars — What That Could Mean for Prices, Jobs, and Your Next Ride Automotive industry was our random pick today, and it delivered big: on August 21, 2025, the European Union said it will push to make a US tariff cut on EU-made

Kia starts building its first European-made EV — why the EV4’s Slovak launch matters far beyond Europe

Kia starts building its first European-made EV — why the EV4’s Slovak launch matters far beyond Europe

Kia starts building its first European-made EV — why the EV4’s Slovak launch matters far beyond Europe What happened Kia has begun series production of the EV4 hatchback at its Žilina plant in Slovakia, marking the brand’s first fully electric vehicle built in Europe. The start of production began

Meta’s New AI Dubbing Could Shrink the Internet’s Language Barrier — Here’s Why It Matters

Meta’s New AI Dubbing Could Shrink the Internet’s Language Barrier — Here’s Why It Matters

Meta’s New AI Dubbing Could Shrink the Internet’s Language Barrier — Here’s Why It Matters What just happened On August 19, 2025, Meta rolled out an AI-powered translation and dubbing feature for Instagram and Facebook Reels that can automatically render creators’ videos between English and Spanish — matching the

XPeng’s breakout quarter shows China’s EV push hitting the fast lane

XPeng’s breakout quarter shows China’s EV push hitting the fast lane

XPeng’s breakout quarter shows China’s EV push hitting the fast lane What happened and why it matters Chinese electric‑vehicle maker XPeng delivered a jolt to the global auto scene by posting record second‑quarter sales and narrowing losses, and by guiding to another leap in Q3. The

SoftBank’s $2B bet on Intel: A fresh twist in the global chip race

SoftBank’s $2B bet on Intel: A fresh twist in the global chip race

SoftBank’s $2B bet on Intel: A fresh twist in the global chip race In a move that jolted the semiconductor world, SoftBank agreed to invest $2 billion in Intel, buying new shares at $23 apiece on August 18, 2025. It’s a clear vote of confidence in the American

China’s Dairy Probe Extension: When Cheese Meets Geopolitics (and Your Grocery Bill)

China’s Dairy Probe Extension: When Cheese Meets Geopolitics (and Your Grocery Bill)

China’s Dairy Probe Extension: When Cheese Meets Geopolitics (and Your Grocery Bill) On August 18, 2025, China extended its anti‑subsidy investigation into European Union dairy imports—think cheese, milk, cream—by six months, to February 21, 2026. On the surface, that sounds like a niche bureaucratic footnote. In

Markets on Edge After August 17: Why a Weekend Twist Could Hit Your Wallet

Markets on Edge After August 17: Why a Weekend Twist Could Hit Your Wallet

Markets on Edge After August 17: Why a Weekend Twist Could Hit Your Wallet What happened and why it matters On Sunday, August 17, 2025, global markets were put on alert as fresh geopolitical signals around the Russia–Ukraine conflict set the stage for a volatile week. Reporting pointed to

Air Canada’s Sudden Strike Turns Into a Finance Lesson for Global Travelers

Air Canada’s Sudden Strike Turns Into a Finance Lesson for Global Travelers

Air Canada’s Sudden Strike Turns Into a Finance Lesson for Global Travelers What happened and why it matters In the early hours of August 16, 2025, about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants walked off the job, prompting the airline to suspend all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge

Oil Prices Brace for a Plot Twist: What the Trump–Putin Alaska Meeting Means for Your Wallet

Oil Prices Brace for a Plot Twist: What the Trump–Putin Alaska Meeting Means for Your Wallet

Oil Prices Brace for a Plot Twist: What the Trump–Putin Alaska Meeting Means for Your Wallet The headline you missed while making coffee On August 16, 2025, oil watchers got a jolt: after a high‑profile meeting in Alaska, the U.S. signaled it would pause plans to tighten

India’s chip push levels up: Tata courts Merck to lock in the chemicals that make semiconductors tick

India’s chip push levels up: Tata courts Merck to lock in the chemicals that make semiconductors tick

India’s chip push levels up: Tata courts Merck to lock in the chemicals that make semiconductors tick Technology beats automotive and finance in our random pick today, and the headline is refreshingly concrete: Tata Electronics is in talks with Germany’s Merck about an exclusive, long‑term supply deal

Tariffs On Steel And Chips Are Coming: What Trump’s Plan Could Mean For Prices, Jobs, and Your Next Phone

Tariffs On Steel And Chips Are Coming: What Trump’s Plan Could Mean For Prices, Jobs, and Your Next Phone

Tariffs On Steel And Chips Are Coming: What Trump’s Plan Could Mean For Prices, Jobs, and Your Next Phone What happened On August 15, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump said he will set new tariffs on imports of steel and semiconductor chips “next week and the week after.

Infineon seals $2.5B deal for Marvell’s automotive Ethernet — and your next car just got a lot more “internet”

Infineon seals $2.5B deal for Marvell’s automotive Ethernet — and your next car just got a lot more “internet”

Infineon seals $2.5B deal for Marvell’s automotive Ethernet — and your next car just got a lot more “internet” What happened On August 14, 2025, Marvell closed the sale of its Automotive Ethernet business to Germany’s Infineon Technologies for $2.5 billion in cash. Effective August 15, Marvell’

Japan’s Nikkei Blasts Past 43,000: Why This Matters Far Beyond Tokyo

Japan’s Nikkei Blasts Past 43,000: Why This Matters Far Beyond Tokyo

Japan’s Nikkei Blasts Past 43,000: Why This Matters Far Beyond Tokyo On August 13, 2025, Japan’s Nikkei 225 crossed the 43,000 mark for the first time ever, notching fresh intraday and closing records and adding another exclamation point to a global market rally. In case your

Thailand’s rate cut ripples worldwide: what the Bank of Thailand’s move means for your money

Thailand’s rate cut ripples worldwide: what the Bank of Thailand’s move means for your money

Thailand’s rate cut ripples worldwide: what the Bank of Thailand’s move means for your money The news: a 25 bps trim with global echoes On August 13, 2025, the Bank of Thailand cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.50%, the fourth reduction in

UK quietly expands its new EV grant — and the ripple could reach your driveway

UK quietly expands its new EV grant — and the ripple could reach your driveway

UK quietly expands its new EV grant — and the ripple could reach your driveway What just happened Without much fanfare, the UK’s new Electric Car Grant added a fresh batch of eligible models yesterday, widening discounts of up to £3,750 for buyers of sub-£37,000 EVs. The

India’s Quiet Chip Coup: Four New Semiconductor Plants Approved — And Why You Should Care

India’s Quiet Chip Coup: Four New Semiconductor Plants Approved — And Why You Should Care

India’s Quiet Chip Coup: Four New Semiconductor Plants Approved — And Why You Should Care The news, in plain English India’s Union Cabinet just approved four new semiconductor projects worth roughly ₹4,594 crore (about US$524 million), spread across Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh. That might not dominate

UPI Goes Globe-Trotting: Why Bank of Baroda’s “quiet” update could reshape everyday cross‑border payments

UPI Goes Globe-Trotting: Why Bank of Baroda’s “quiet” update could reshape everyday cross‑border payments

UPI Goes Globe-Trotting: Why Bank of Baroda’s “quiet” update could reshape everyday cross‑border payments What happened On August 12, 2025, Bank of Baroda switched on a trio of international features inside its bob इ Pay app: UPI Global Acceptance for paying overseas merchants, foreign inward remittances from Singapore,

TSMC Is Retiring the 6‑Inch Wafer. It Sounds Small—But the Ripple Effects Aren’t

TSMC Is Retiring the 6‑Inch Wafer. It Sounds Small—But the Ripple Effects Aren’t

TSMC Is Retiring the 6‑Inch Wafer. It Sounds Small—But the Ripple Effects Aren’t What just happened On August 12, 2025, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. said it will phase out production on its last remaining 6‑inch (150mm) wafer line over the next two years. The move is

Nvidia and AMD’s 15% China Chip Deal: A New Kind of Export Control

Nvidia and AMD’s 15% China Chip Deal: A New Kind of Export Control

Nvidia and AMD’s 15% China Chip Deal: A New Kind of Export Control On August 11, 2025, the U.S. government confirmed a highly unusual arrangement: Nvidia and AMD can resume selling certain AI chips into China if they hand over 15% of the revenue from those sales to

Next Technology Goes Full Crypto Whale — And Wall Street Loves It

In a move that’s turned heads from Wall Street to crypto Twitter, Next Technology Holding Inc. (NXTT) has supercharged its Bitcoin stash — and the market is eating it up. The company revealed it now holds 5,833 BTC, up from just 833 BTC at the end of last year.