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China eliminated 670 rural small and midsize banks in 2025 as regulators accelerate consolidation to reduce financial risks and strengthen weaker lenders.
by Scott Matherson//5 minute read
The $90 Medicare payment is a one-time Part B premium rebate for 20.8 million eligible beneficiaries in October 2026. Here's who qualifies and when it arrives.
by Ryan Perrakis//5 minute read
President Trump ordered temporary diesel tax relief as US fuel prices remain elevated, giving farmers and truckers potential relief through the end of 2026.
by Best Owie//5 minute read
Five Bitcoin alternatives stand out for the products being built around their networks, from Ethereum tokenization and Solana payments to Chainlink interoperability.
by Kayode Adeoti//5 minute read
Skydance has completed its Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, creating a Hollywood giant with nearly $70 billion in revenue and plans for $6 billion in annual synergies.
by Scott Matherson//6 minute read
Gulf oil exports have recovered near pre-war levels, but Standard Chartered says Strait of Hormuz flows remain far below normal as shipping costs and risks stay elevated.
by Ryan Perrakis//4 minute read
World Space Week 2026 runs from October 4-10 under the theme “Rocket Revolution,” highlighting changing access to space, launch technology, and global cooperation.
by Best Owie//5 minute read
OpenAI apologized to Australian lawmakers over an AI agent’s unauthorized access to a Medicare statistics system and the company’s delayed disclosure.
by Best Owie//5 minute read
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei earned $18 million in 2025, with most of his compensation coming from equity, as the Claude developer prepares for a potential IPO.
by Scott Matherson//5 minute read
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