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The New York Times on Wednesday asked a federal judge to quash Justice Department subpoenas to journalists who reported on security flaws in President Donald Trump’s new Air Force One plane.David McCraw, the paper’s top lawyer, called the subpoenas “abusive” and “improper” in a statement.”As we set out in our motion, these subpoenas are brought in bad faith to punish The Times for its coverage,” McCraw said. “They violate the constitutional rights of The Times and its journalists. We are going to court to defend our journalists’ rights to report freely on the administration and to provide the public with…

President Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted New York’s new pause on AI data center development, arguing the state is turning away one of the biggest economic opportunities of the AI boom.”One of the biggest Driving Forces in the Future for Jobs, are Data Centers,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, calling the facilities “Money Machines” and “Cash Cows” that generate jobs and tax revenue. He urged New York to reverse course “IMMEDIATELY,” arguing companies would instead build projects in states such as Texas, Arizona, Alabama, and Florida.The President’s post comes a day after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a one-year…

Donald Trump wants to add another government-issued item to the growing list bearing his name or likeness: a $1 commemorative coin.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday unveiled the design for a new gold-hued $1 coin marking America’s 250th anniversary. The coin features a forward-facing portrait of Trump alongside the words “In God We Trust” and the inscription “1776-2026.” The initials “JFM” stand for Joseph F. Menna, chief engraver of the US Mint since 2019.Bessent said on X that the coin “celebrates the strength of American values, and the promise of a nation dedicated to preserving freedom for all.”The design is…

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears at his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 15. During Blanche’s tenure as acting Attorney General the Justice Department has been under scrutiny for pushing President Trump’s 1.8 billion dollar “anti-weaponization” fund and its handling of the Epstein files. Eric Lee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Eric Lee/Getty Images Todd Blanche, President Trump’s pick for attorney general, faced tough questioning — from Democrats and some Republicans — over issues that have dogged the Justice Department for the past 18 months. Blanche, currently the acting attorney general, had won Senate…

A United Airlines plane takes off from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on June 9, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesUnited Airlines’ second-quarter results came in ahead of Wall Street estimates, but billions of dollars in added fuel costs continue to weigh on earnings, the carrier said Wednesday.Here is what United Airlines reported for the quarter that ended June 30 compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on estimates compiled by LSEG:Earnings per share: $1.99 adjusted vs. $1.88 expectedRevenue: $17.67 billion vs. $17.61 billion expectedUnited forecast third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of between $2.50 and $3.50, compared with analysts’…

Getting deliveries from a truck to your front door might soon involve a robot dog.Robotics company Boston Dynamics is testing Spot, its canine-shaped robot, as a delivery worker that can ride along in trucks and hop out to leave packages at customers’ doorsteps.The delivery-focused version of Spot includes a conveyor belt. A video posted by the company on Tuesday shows a human worker placing packages on the conveyor belt, followed by Spot walking up to houses and rotating the belt to set them down.Robots are already carrying some deliveries most of the way to their destinations. Spot, though, is meant…

“Podcasting” is a term that’s so old it refers to a device you can’t even buy anymore.But it’s outdated for another reason, says podcast executive Chris Balfe: The line between traditional podcasts — delivered via audio files — and TV talk shows delivered over the internet — has basically collapsed, and now they’re all the same thing.That’s why Netflix has been investing in exclusive podcast deals — it thinks they are a low-cost way to bulk up its video offerings. And it’s why the biggest buzz in podcasting right now is around “clipping” —chopping up longer podcast interviews and distributing them…

Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, during the company’s Builder Summit in Bengaluru, India, Feb. 16, 2026.Samyukta Lakshmi | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAnthropic is lining up meetings with investors ahead of a potential initial public offering later this year, a person with knowledge of the plans told CNBC.Bankers leading the offering are scheduling meetings between prospective investors and executives of the artificial intelligence firm behind the popular Claude models, said the person, who declined to be identified speaking about the process.The meetings suggest Anthropic’s IPO preparations are advancing, as bankers begin sounding out investor demand before a formal roadshow…

Around 45 minutes into Citi’s second-quarter earnings call, when talking about AI efficiencies, the bank’s chief financial officer name-dropped another executive: Tim Ryan.Citi is counting on Ryan, the head of technology, to catapult it past an era of outdated technology and regulatory scrutiny, in part by leveraging AI. Ryan oversees the bank’s nearly $12 billion tech budget, and said his focus is on making sure Citi’s more than 220,000 employees are actually using AI tools.To Ryan, that doesn’t mean keeping track of every AI token workers spend the bank’s money on, but rather striking the right balance between “metrics and…

When I was 20, I spent a summer working as a maid, cleaning houses.The hours were long, the pay was terrible, half the day was spent in traffic, and the work was frequently unappreciated by our clients.But the job did have one excellent benefit: I learned a lot about cleaning houses and commercial spaces, skills that have paid dividends for the last two decades by allowing me to maintain a clean and healthy home. Every time I dust, I remember to start with the ceiling fan and work my way down the walls. I know steel wool does wonders for…