Press review · Thursday, 3 July 2025
03 July 2025
3,131 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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gamedeveloper.com
1047 Games lays off developers, CEO says he's made 'many, many mistakes'
Splitgate 2 developer 1047 Games has announced it's laying off staff and 'unlaunching' the portal-themed multiplayer shooter. This news comes one month after CEO Ian Proulx apologized for wearing a "Make FPS Great Again" hat at Summer Game Fest.
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zdnet.com
I found a compact power station with solar charging, and it's a new off-grid essential
EcoFlow's Delta 3 Plus has capacity for an expandable battery - a rare but valuable feature in compact power stations.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Getting Caught on Coldplay Kiss-Cam
"Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met," the company said in a statement.
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abcnews.go.com
What have Trump's tariffs achieved so far? Experts weigh in
The policy remains in flux months after "Liberation Day."
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theguardian.com
Chevron closes $55bn Hess takeover after winning Exxon legal battle
Blockbuster acquisition is one of largest energy deals in past decade
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kut.org
With the death toll still rising, the Austin area's recent flooding is one of its deadliest ever
Austin sits within "Flash Flood Alley," a region that has claimed many lives over the decades. The July 4 weekend floods were the deadliest in the area since the Highland Lakes were constructed in the 1930s.
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foxbusiness.com
460K student loan borrowers denied SAVE plan, face higher repayments: report
Nearly half a million federal student loan borrowers will be denied the ability to make lower repayments on their student loads as the Trump administration seeks to overhaul the repayment system.
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the-sun.com
Millions in state of 'confusion and anxiety' after payment information is lost
MILLIONS of Americans were left in a panic after crucial payment information and tracking had essentially disappeared regarding a key federal program. As litigation over student loan payments conti…
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nypost.com
Astronomer slams ‘fake’ Andy Byron apology after CEO caught in Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ scandal
The CEO and head of HR’s alleged affair was exposed when they were caught cozying up at a Coldplay concert on the “kiss cam.”
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FDA authorizes Juul’s e-cigarettes for sale in US after 3 year ban
The FDA in 2022 had banned Juul’s four varieties of tobacco and menthol-flavored pods and the e-cigarette device after it concluded that the company failed to show that sale of these products…
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White House seeks inspection of Fed building as Trump piles pressure on Powell
US president has suggested the central bank mismanaged funds for renovations at the Federal Reserve headquarters
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bostonglobe.com
Harvard Kennedy School launches $100,000 fellowship for military veterans, public service workers - The Boston Globe
The fellowship will cover tuition, fees, and a stipend to pursue a one-year master's program for the 2026-2027 school year.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
AI 171 crash: AAIB slams 'irresponsible conclusions' after US media claims says Captain 'turned off fuel switches' - Times of India
India Business News: NEW DELHI: Following constant media reports in the west on Air India AI 171 crash that squarely point the blame on the captain of the doomed aircraft .
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usatoday.com
Daily Briefing: Trimming $9 billion
Senate approves cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid. Here is the news to know on Thursday.
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nbcnews.com
Coca-Cola dodges after Trump says soda will switch back to cane sugar
Asked about the switch, a representative for Coca-Cola didn’ explicitly say it would use cane sugar for products in the U.S.
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Are tariffs to blame for rising inflation? Experts weigh in
Price increases accelerated in June, government data this week showed.
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postandcourier.com
Trump Cedes the Energy Future to China
Avoiding dependence but in vastly different ways
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How dams upriver saved downtown Austin from catastrophic flooding
A system of dams and reservoirs was designed to hold in floodwaters. Crews monitor the water coming into the system and figure out when to store or release it downstream to decrease flood risk.
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'Ripping the fabric of the universe:' Trump targets Powell, and investors react
President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to escalate his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a step investor call dangerous.
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aljazeera.com
Trump repudiates draft letter to fire US Fed chair Powell
Trump acknowledged discussing firing Powell with Republicans but denied a letter had been drafted to do that.
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What retaliatory action is the EU planning over Trump’s tariffs?
Europe’s trade commissioner insists ‘we want to use every minute until 1 August to find a negotiated solution’.
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Fed Chair Powell's finally fighting back as the White House looks to fire him 'for cause'
The White House uses an overbudget renovation of Fed headquarters to pressure Fed Chair Powell out of his job. Will it work? And does it even matter?
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Indonesia’s Prabowo hails ‘new era’ in US ties after Trump trade deal
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomes deal to lower tariff rate from 32 to 19 percent.
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triblive.com
A look at the blockbuster deals announced at the Pa. Energy and Innovation Summit
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick said Tuesday during the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh that companies are planning to invest more than $90 billion in data centers, energy and power infrastructure, and workforce and AI training projects across Pennsylvania. Fifteen of the companies plan to invest at least $1
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Exclusive | JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, Wall Street bosses snub meeting with ‘Marxist’ Zohran Mamdani
A number of other Wall Street hotshots stayed away, too — sending non-executive underlings in their place, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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Markets are shrugging off Trump's tariffs. Experts explain why.
Stocks are hitting record highs, despite a flurry of new tariffs.
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JP Morgan chief defends independence of Fed chair amid Trump attacks
Jamie Dimon cautions against interference as treasury secretary says process to replace Jerome Powell has begun
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US inflation rose in June as Trump’s tariffs start to show in prices
Inflation remains far below the peaks seen three years ago, when price increases reached as high as 9%
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Nvidia CEO can resume AI chip sales to China after meeting with Trump: 'Monster win'
The Trump administration has assured Nvidia that licenses to export the chips will be granted, ending months of halted shipments.
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China’s economy beats expectations in face of Trump’s trade war
GDP grows 5.2% in second quarter as world’s second largest economy ‘front-loads’ shipments before tariffs kick in
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'Throw me the baby': Floodwaters took a family and his RV park before his eyes
Bob Canales spent the early morning hours of July 4 frantically trying to help people near the Kerrville RV park he and his wife own.
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Trump slaps 17 percent tariff on tomatoes from Mexico
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says US farmers have been ‘crushed’ by unfair trade practices.
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Why is the price of bitcoin hitting a record high? Experts explain.
Bitcoin surpassed $120,000 for the first time on Monday.
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scrippsnews.com
Federal judge reverses rule that removed medical debt from credit reports
A federal judge in Texas has reversed a Biden administration rule that wiped medical debt from credit reports, affecting nearly 15 million Americans.
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What is the US’s Crypto Week? Why has Bitcoin hit a record high?
A number of important digital asset laws are set to be voted on in the US this week.
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Tomato trade showdown: Farm groups push back on 21% tariff on Mexican imports
The Tomato Suspension Agreement pact was first signed in 1996 and updated in 2019. The deal paused anti-dumping duties in exchange for Mexican exporters agreeing to price minimums.
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coindesk.com
BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL Price Analysis: 3 Reasons Bitcoin May Consolidate in $120K-$130K Range; XRP MACD Flips Bull
BTC's dealer gamma profile suggests potential consolidation.
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Mexico, EU tariff threats send uncertainty rippling through Boston’s shoppers and small business owners - The Boston Globe
If a 30 percent tariff on Mexico goes into affect on August 1, a wide variety of foods will be more expensive, experts warn.
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economist.com
How America’s economy is dodging disaster
It is astonishingly dynamic, even under the weight of tariffs
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euronews.com
Which European economy stands to suffer the most from US tariffs?
One-fifth of the EU’s exports are heading to the US. Tariffs on the carmaking sector hit the German economy the most, but potential tariffs on the pharmaceutical one could cost substantially to the Irish economy.
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Director of federal agency suggests Fed Chairman Powell is considering resigning
Trump administration official Bill Pulte released a statement suggesting that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is considering resigning amid mounting pressure on his leadership.
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nbcnews.com
Trump says he will hit E.U. and Mexico with 30% tariff
The 30% rate for the European Union is 10% higher than Trump promised on "Liberation Day."
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Jerome Powell ‘considering resigning’ as pressure grows over lavish $2.5B HQ: report
The Trump aide said Powell’s departure would be “the right decision for America, and the economy will boom.”
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These meteorologists spent years at the NWS in Texas. Here's what they think of staffing issues.
For years, employees say, they've had to do more with less. But the ability to fill in the gaps became strained to the breaking point when the Trump administration began pushing new staffing cuts.
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nytimes.com
It’s the Last Day to Shop Prime Day, and We’re Still Finding New Deals
The early bird doesn’t always catch the worm. Here are the best new deals for Prime Day.
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Trump’s new Brazil tariffs could raise US beef prices
Because of droughts and increasing costs, beef buyers have relied more heavily on imports this year.
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Exclusive | Watchdog slams OpenAI with IRS complaint — warning CEO Sam Altman is poised for windfall in violation of US tax law
A tech watchdog has lodged a formal complaint against OpenAI with the Internal Revenue Service — warning that CEO Sam Altman looks poised to reap a stake worth billions in violation of US tax…
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nbcnews.com
White House ramps up pressure on Fed's Powell three weeks before next interest rate decision
Trump has repeatedly insulted Powell while calling for interest rate cuts. Now the White House is investigating the Fed chair.
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theatlantic.com
Start Budgeting Now
Households will pay an average of $2,400 more for goods this year, thanks to Trump’s policies.
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What to know about Trump's new tariffs on Canada
Trump ratcheted up tariffs on Canada as the two sides negotiate a trade deal.