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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, publicly criticized President Donald Trump‘s One Big Beautiful Bill, which advanced in the Senate Saturday night, calling it “utterly insane” and “destructive.” What Happened: Musk’s criticism comes in the midst of an...

As “Trump Always Chickens Out” or TACO trade was trending last week, the “Anywhere But The USA” or ABUSA trade is also emerging as a notable market trend in 2025, driven by concerns over U.S. economic policies, trade uncertainties, and a global shift toward diversified...

U.S. stock futures fell on Tuesday, pulling back after a higher close on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices declined in premarket. Trade tensions escalated as China’s Commerce Ministry dismissed President Donald Trump‘s allegations that Beijing had violated the Geneva trade...

The trade policy chaos has deepened, causing elevated volatility and uncertainty for the financial markets, as the tariff tussle has now entered the courts. Experts forecast a bumpy road till the time any concrete clarity emerges. What Happened: After the U.S. Court of International Trade...

Days after Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that the Joe Biden administration "pressured" Facebook to censor certain content on its platforms, the U.S. Department of Justice unveiled a fresh strategy to deal with foreign threats. What Happened: On Tuesday, the DOJ...

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has announced plans to introduce a legislative roadmap for AI regulation in the U.S., looking to catch up to the European Union which unveiled its framework in March. What Happened: Schumer revealed his plans during an AI summit in Washington, D.C. on...

Venture capitalist and Y Combinator cofounder Paul Graham expressed skepticism over the U.K. government’s unclear plans for AI regulation, sparking a discussion on the challenges of AI governance. What Happened: On Wednesday, Graham, a prominent figure in the tech industry, took to X,...

Former Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard has raised a red flag on the proposed TikTok ban legislation that could have far-reaching implications for freedom of speech and the operations of social media platforms. What Happened: Gabbard highlighted the potential dangers of the bill, which he...

Lauren Carpenter‘s story uniquely encapsulates the spirit of modern entrepreneurship, blending passion with a purpose that transcends profit. As the co-founder and CEO of Embarc, Carpenter has not just built a company; she’s created a place where cannabis culture crosses with community...

Shares of global copper miners soared, pushing the sector gauge – the Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE:COPX) – up by 2.6% for the day. Copper mining stocks experienced a similar response to the surge in copper prices on Tuesday, which rose over 2% on the day hitting one-month highs. The...

It's happening again so get ready. After a wildly successful and now legendary event in Miami during 4/20 week, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is coming to Chicago on Sept. 13-14. This time around, the event will feature a new section: the Benzinga Cannabis Awards...

FDA To Review CBD Once Again The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Science Board is expected to review the idea of incorporating cannabinoids into dietary supplements on Tuesday at the public advisory committee meeting. However, broad market sentiment is not that optimistic that the virtual...

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB) on Sunday followed an Oversight Board’s recommendation to remove an exception that permitted users to share a person’s residential address as long as it’s “publicly available.” Last year, Meta asked the Oversight Board to weigh in on its...

President Joe Biden and his administration are preparing to release the government’s strategy for digital assets by February. The executive order being drafted by senior administration officials will be presented to Biden in the coming weeks, according to a Bloomberg report. The draft details...

This article by Jennifer Walker-Journey was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight, and appears here with permission. Canada is poised to become the next country to legalize psychedelic medicine. Last year, Health Canada began expanding access to psilocybin-containing...