Anthropic Dispatches Staff to D.C., Racing to Resolve AI Export Restrictions

Startup is seeking a deal to end export restrictions that led to shutdown of its most powerful AI models.

How Edikted Built a Teen Sensation on Crop Tops and Miniskirts

The fast-fashion company uses vast consumer data to produce 300 new styles a month and makes its stores feel like a party for shoppers.

Australia's Sigma Withdraws Interest in U.K. Retailer Boots

Australia's Sigma Healthcare withdrew its interest in acquiring Boots, saying a deal for the U.K. drugstore chain wouldn't meet its strategic or capital-investment objectives.

Amazon CEO's Talks With U.S. Officials Triggered Crackdown on Anthropic Models

Information Andy Jassy shared with the Trump administration sparked an abrupt, sweeping move to halt foreign access to the company's powerful AI tools.

Justice Department Clears Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

The $81 billion acquisition by Paramount still requires approval from European regulators.

The 70-Year Marriage Between McDonald's and Coke Has Some Issues

Changing consumer tastes and increasing competition challenge one of the most successful and oldest corporate partnerships

SpaceX, Now Worth $2.1 Trillion, Pulls Off Goldilocks Debut

Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire as investors bought into the moonshot AI vision in a remarkably smooth IPO.

OpenAI Investigated by Coalition of State Attorneys General

The company was served with a subpoena seekingr documents covering a wide range of its activities and impact on users.

BlackRock Private-Credit Fund Faces 13% Redemption Requests

Shareholders asked to redeem more than last quarter, though withdrawals will be capped at 5% again.

Jeep Owners Face Growing Recall Reality: Park Outside, in Case of Vehicle Fires

The automaker's latest park-outside fire recall campaign now includes one million Jeep vehicles.

Chinese Connected-Car Software Ban Shows Cracks

A federal push to keep adversary-linked software out of smart vehicles on U.S. roads has "meaningful gaps," cybersecurity experts say.

Sleep Number Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Combine With Sleep Country Canada

Mattress maker Sleep Number has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy with a deal in hand to be acquired by Sleep Country Canada for $415 million.

JBS to Close Beef Plant in Pennsylvania

The world's largest meatpacker, is preparing to close a beef-processing plant in Pennsylvania, the latest facility to close as a cattle shortage in the U.S. squeezes meatpacking companies.

Bath & Body Works' Plan to Win More Younger Consumers

The company's CEO Daniel Heaf says he wants to improve products, hire more influencers, update stores and revamp digital sales.

A Struggling Motorcycle Brand Wants to Start a Culture War With Harley-Davidson

Indian Motorcycle says its anti-DEI marketing isn't political, but some of its own riders reject the campaign

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