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The Trump administration finalized a rule removing federal protections for habitats of endangered species, shifting responsibility to states. Experts warn states lack the resources and legal frameworks to prevent habitat destruction, while environmental groups and tribal nations have filed lawsuits challenging the change.

Lettuce prices rose 32% and tomato prices increased 20% from June 2025 to June 2026, driven by extreme weather, labor shortages, high energy/shipping costs, and Trump-era trade policies. The U.S. withdrew from a duty-free tomato import agreement with Mexico, imposing a 17% antidumping duty, which reduced Mexican tomato imports by 13% and strained supply chains.

China's passenger car exports rose 80% in June 2023, driven by strong electric vehicle demand, while domestic sales fell 26% in the first half of the year. Export growth was attributed to overseas expansion by automakers like BYD, despite domestic market challenges including price wars and reduced EV subsidies.

US export controls on Anthropic's AI models Fable and Mythos have been lifted by the US Commerce Department, ending a three-week suspension over national security risks. The move follows increased oversight to address concerns about potential misuse of advanced AI models by military intelligence in China, Russia, or other countries of concern.

US President Donald Trump earned over $1 billion in 2025 from crypto-related ventures, including royalties from the Trump memecoin and token sales by World Liberty Financial, prompting conflict of interest accusations from watchdog groups. The US commerce department also lifted its export ban on Anthropic's latest AI models.

Anthropic is restoring Claude Fable 5 globally after the U.S. Commerce Department lifted export controls on June 30. The controls had been imposed two and a half weeks earlier, and Fable 5 will return to users on July 1 across multiple platforms.

The US Commerce Department lifted export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after the company suspended access to them over national security risks. Anthropic agreed to collaborate with the US government on security protocols and monitoring, while the government retains the right to re-impose restrictions if circumstances change. The decision aligns with broader US scrutiny of advanced AI models amid concerns about potential misuse by foreign entities.

The US commerce department has lifted export controls on Anthropic's Fable and Mythos AI models, allowing the company to resume access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for foreign nationals after a three-week suspension due to national security concerns.

OpenAI and Anthropic have restricted new AI models to customers approved by President Donald Trump’s administration during a cybersecurity review. OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol and Anthropic’s Mythos 5 are limited to small groups of trusted partners, following government concerns about potential cyber risks from advanced AI systems.

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge reached a three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, with consumer prices rising 4.1% annually, the largest increase since April 2023. Monthly inflation was 0.4%, matching April's rise.

The U.S. ordered Anthropic to suspend non-U.S. citizens' access to its latest AI models, prompting European concerns about reliance on American technology. European politicians and officials emphasized the need for technological sovereignty and accelerated development of EU AI models.

The U.S. Commerce Department imposed export restrictions on Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after research revealed potential bypassing of safeguards. Anthropic disputes the restrictions, arguing they could hinder AI development, while cybersecurity expert Katie Moussouris claims the research was defense-oriented, not malicious.

Anthropic disabled its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after the U.S. Commerce Department barred foreign access under national security export controls. The company argued the directive, which applies to all foreign nationals including U.S.-based non-citizens, forced a full shutdown of the models and disputes the government’s reasoning as overly broad.

Anthropic shut down access to its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models following a US Commerce Department directive imposing export controls. The move was prompted by concerns over a jailbreak method bypassing safeguards for cybersecurity, chemistry, and biology-related prompts, leading the administration to request a pause in model releases to strengthen national security measures.

U.S. consumers are adjusting spending habits in response to higher fuel prices and inflation, with retailers noting reduced gasoline purchases and fewer visits to clothing and furniture stores. Companies like Walmart, Costco, and Dollar General report customers buying less fuel per trip and relying on wholesale clubs for cheaper gas, while convenience stores face declining sales due to the price surge.

U.S. consumers are adjusting spending habits amid rising gas prices, with Costco members filling up more frequently to avoid higher costs. Retailers like Walmart and Dollar General report resilience in spending but note cutbacks among lower-income customers, while fuel purchases at wholesale clubs show signs of stress as shoppers buy less per trip.

U.S. consumers are adjusting spending habits amid rising fuel prices and inflation, with retailers noting reduced gasoline purchases and fewer visits to clothing and furniture stores. Executives from Walmart, Costco, and other retailers report lower-income customers are cutting back, while economists warn of broader financial strain as tax refunds expire and prices for essentials rise.

U.S. consumers are adjusting spending habits amid rising fuel prices linked to the Israel-Hamas war, with retailers reporting reduced gasoline purchases, fewer visits to clothing and furniture stores, and increased use of wholesale club gas stations. Executives from Walmart, Costco, and others note lower-income customers are cutting back, while economists warn of broader financial strain as tax refunds diminish.