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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he spoke with Stanley Druckenmiller after the legendary hedge-fund investor criticized Bessent’s move to intervene in the U.S. bond market.Bessent, who considers Druckenmiller a mentor, said the conversation went fine. “S…

Bill Gates is the latest tech titan to weigh-in with a mini-manifesto on AI. History shows, when it comes to technology, those who “invent the future” generally fail to predict...

Shein was the ultimate disruptor in fashion. By turning online trends into $11 jeans or $3 crop tops in a matter of days, the ultrafast fashion retailer overtook established companies such as Zara and H&M, prompting it to eye an IPO that would value the compa…

Wall Street futures slip as oil prices surge on sharp U.S.-Iran escalation

In Part 4 of Guardians of Kikurungo, I introduced you to the world of cattle—the beautiful longhorns that were more than family. There was one unforgettable cow, Kasa, that earned herself a royal title. This is her story. Part Five Kasa: The Princess of the Herd She was not built for motherhood. She was built […] The post GUARDIANS OF KIKURUNGO | Part 5: Kasa, the Princess of the Herd appeared first on SoftPower News

France's debt burden and political gridlock are pushing borrowing costs toward levels not seen since 2008.

Bitcoin mining companies are rapidly becoming major players in the global AI infrastructure market. IREN, a company originally known for large-scale Bitcoin mining, reported that its AI Cloud Services revenue increased nearly eightfold—from $16.4 million in fiscal 2025 to $128.8 million in fiscal 2026. The company said its latest results reflected an ongoing transition from […] The post Bitcoin Mining Meets the AI In

At least five people were killed and several others injured on Saturday evening when a truck overturned along the Moroto-Soroti highway in Napak district. The crash occurred at about 5:30 pm on August 29, at Lodoon village in Lorengechora sub-county. According to police, motor vehicle registration number UBH 543U was travelling from Moroto towards Soroti […] The post Five killed in Napak truck crash after tyre bursts

With two new CEOs, Beckham’s beauty and fashion businesses have turned a profit for the first time. So what comes next?

Wall Street and Silicon Valley have high hopes for AI that interacts with the real world. But unions and economists warn of its effects on jobs and wages

Gold slips as hawkish Fed outlook, oil prices pressure bullion

Archer Aviation shifts beyond eVTOL into defense, AI, and autonomy via the Boeing deal—cutting risk and boosting revenue potential. See why ACHR stock is a Buy.

The official manufacturing purchasing managers index rose to 49.8 in August from 49.2 in July

HARARE | Xinhua | Zimbabwe’s drive toward electric mobility is gaining momentum, with growing interest in electric vehicles (EVs) signaling a shift toward more sustainable transport systems, as showcased at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show. At the six-day show, which ended Saturday in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, the Central Mechanical Equipment Department (CMED), a state enterprise … The post Zimbabwe’s e-mobility driv

The U.S. is shutting out more foreign-made drones and robots. China’s scale means the global competition may simply move elsewhere.

Oil prices climbed more than 2% after renewed U.S.-Iran fighting raised fresh fears of disruption to shipping and crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington has recently stepped up efforts to economically pressure Tehran amid the deadlocked truce talks.

Surging power demand is turning electricity prices into a political flashpoint across the U.S. and Europe.

Best Buy has established itself as a staple location for modern technology, and it did so by owning some of the best brands in the home entertainment market.

Police are investigating what appears to be a sophisticated cargo theft operation after nearly $70,000 worth of products, including tens of thousands of cans of beer, disappeared from a Southern California distribution center in two separate pickups about an …

China's manufacturing activity shrank for a second straight month, keeping pressure on Beijing to support the economy as growth loses momentum.

A whopper is hitting the real estate market: The Bellevue Collection, a 5.5 million-square-foot mixed-use complex in downtown Bellevue.