FBI says China’s Salt Typhoon hacked at least 200 US companies

Zack Whittaker / techcrunch - The FBI's cyber chief says the long-running China-backed hacking campaign is "ongoing" and affecting companies all over the world.

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Switch 2 Sales Massively Outpacing Switch 1 Sales So Far In The US

Eddie Makuch / gamespot - Sales of the Switch 2 are significantly outpacing sales of the original Switch in the US over similar periods of time. That's according to new data from research firm Circana, which published its latest monthly sales report today, August 27. The data show…

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Intel warns of potential business risks related to US government’s investment

Maria Deutscher / siliconangle - The U.S. government’s plan to take a stake in Intel Corp. could have “adverse consequences,” the chipmaker warned today. The company detailed the potential business risks in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Last year, Intel won m…

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Orsted Shares Plunge as US Halts Offshore Wind Project

Danish renewable energy giant Orsted saw its shares dive to record lows after a US government decision put an offshore wind project on ice. The abrupt halt sent shockwaves through the market, dampening investor spirits and highlighting the unpredictable interplay between policy and green energy ventures.

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Trump Slams Intel CEO Over China Ties, Then Greenlights $8.9B Deal

Chaitanya Kohli / medianama - The US government under Trump is buying a 10% stake in Intel for $8.9B, boosting American semiconductor manufacturing and tech independence.The post Trump Slams Intel CEO Over China Ties, Then Greenlights $8.9B Deal appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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Deadly New York Bus Crash on Highway

A catastrophic bus accident on a New York highway left at least five dead and dozens injured. Details confirm that a tour bus overturned near Pembroke on I‑90, prompting a flurry of emergency responses. One might say luck wasn’t on the bus’s side this morning.

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Intel stock rises as Trump says chipmaker has agreed to sell stake to government

cnbc - President Trump said on Friday that the U.S. government is looking to take a 10% stake in struggling chipmaker Intel.

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US Stock Futures Climb as Traders Brace for Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech

US stock futures have bounced back following a prolonged selling stretch as traders ready themselves for Powell’s upcoming Jackson Hole address. The mixed market signals—a blend of cautious optimism and lingering uncertainty—reflect wider economic jitters, with investors eagerly seeking policy hints that could reshape future interest rate expectations.

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EU, US detail tariff deal, confirm 15pc ceiling on chips, pharma

Suhasini Srinivasaragavan / siliconrepublic - The EU and US have detailed their agreed-upon tariff deal, elaborating on the 15pc cap on EU exports and announcing purchase commitments.Read more: EU, US detail tariff deal, confirm 15pc ceiling on chips, pharma

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Device searches at the US border hit record high, new data shows

Zack Whittaker / techcrunch - There have been more border device searches than ever before, per new data, despite the constitutionality of whether these searches are legal.

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PlayStation 5 prices are going up in the US starting tomorrow

techspot - As of writing, Sony's digital edition PlayStation 5 retails for $449.99, the standard PS5 commands $499.99, and the PlayStation 5 Pro sells for $699.99. Starting tomorrow, buyers will pay $499.99 for a digital edition console, $549.99 for a standard machi…

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Sony’s PlayStation 5 Gets a Big Price Hike

Kyle Barr / gizmodo - Neither the PS5 digital edition nor the PS5 Pro was spared tariff woes.

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Razer’s Gengar Edition headphones are now available in the US

Andrew Liszewski / theverge - Razer has announced that one of its most popular PC gaming peripherals from a Pokémon collaboration that was exclusive to China will soon be available in the US. The Gengar Edition of the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 headphones, which trade cute cat ears for the…

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Lutnick says Intel has to give government equity in return for CHIPS Act funds

cnbc - The potential deal would convert the CHIPS ACT grants into equity, but wouldn't come with governance rights in Intel, Lutnick said.

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Hurricane Erin Threatens U.S. East Coast with Life‐Threatening Waves

Hurricane Erin is rapidly approaching the U.S. East Coast, prompting officials to brace for extreme weather and life‐threatening ocean conditions. One report highlights authorities’ alerts while another warns of potential 100‐foot waves, underscoring the dangerous nature of this storm as residents prepare for severe disruptions.

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S&P affirms US credit rating citing tariff resilience

S&P has confirmed the United States’ AA+ credit rating by highlighting the resilience of tariff revenues, underscoring an ongoing confidence in US financial stability despite a challenging trade environment. The reaffirmation comes amid debates about economic pressures and trade policies, leaving some to wonder if solid numbers can quiet the tariff talk.

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Novo Nordisk halves US price of Ozempic - Financial Times

google - Novo Nordisk halves US price of Ozempic Financial Times

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EU digital regulations delay final statement on EU-US trade deal – report

Ann O’Dea / siliconrepublic - As widely expected, what the US administration likes to describe as 'non-tariff barriers', including EU digital regulations, are holding up signing of EU-US trade deal, the Financial Times reports.Read more: EU digital regulations delay final statement on…

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US-Russia Summit Falls Short of Key Ukraine Deal

During an Alaska summit intended to bridge differences, U.S. and Russian leaders left parties, investors, and onlookers shaking their heads. Despite measurable investor reactions and notable statements from President Putin, the meeting failed to deliver a tangible Ukraine deal, leaving everyone to wonder if diplomacy was on an extended coffee break.

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US inflation expectations rise amid consumer sentiment drop

Recent reports indicate that US consumer sentiment has fallen while inflation expectations have risen, drawing attention to data from the University of Michigan. The shift has sparked concerns among economists and policymakers about the potential impact on purchasing power and overall economic stability as inflation pressures mount.

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