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The U.S. economy continues to show positive momentum, with real gross domestic product (GDP) rising at an annualized rate of approximately 3.8% in the second quarter of 2025. The growth indicates that economic expansion is still underway. Economists say the increase reflects steady consumer spending, business investment, and growth in both manufacturing and services sectors. These factors suggest a balanced and resilient economic environment. The GDP report highlights ongoing strength across multiple industries. Manufacturing output increased, while service sectors, including technology, healthcare, and finance, also contributed to the overall growth. Analysts note that a 3.8% annualized growth rate is a…

Cautious Approach After Earlier Rate ReductionsThe European Central Bank is set to keep borrowing costs unchanged at its upcoming policy meeting, signaling a preference for patience following several cuts earlier this year. Officials have indicated that the current level of interest rates is appropriate, describing monetary policy as being “in a good place.” With inflation edging closer to the 2% target and previous adjustments still filtering through the economy, the Governing Council appears ready to wait before taking any further steps. Declining Trade Adds Pressure to the EconomyRecent figures from Eurostat highlight a continued drop in eurozone exports as global…

A major Microsoft outage on Wednesday caused widespread disruption to online platforms worldwide. Heathrow Airport, NatWest, and Minecraft were among the affected services, which went offline for several hours before engineers restored access later in the evening. Millions of users experienced interruptions to banking, work, and entertainment activities. Widespread reports of website and service failures Outage tracker Downdetector logged thousands of complaints from users unable to access websites, send emails, or log into accounts. Many reported frozen pages, stalled transactions, and unresponsive apps. Microsoft confirmed that Microsoft 365 users experienced delays, particularly with Outlook. By 21:00 GMT, most affected websites…

Los Angeles FC star Son Heung-min now ranks as Major League Soccer’s second-highest earner, with an annual salary of $10.4 million and total compensation of $11.2 million, according to the league’s latest salary data. Son joined LAFC in August after more than a decade at Tottenham and quickly impressed, scoring nine goals in 10 regular-season matches. Only Lionel Messi earns more — the Inter Miami captain makes $12 million in salary and $20.4 million in total compensation under his current deal, which runs through 2025 but is expected to be extended to 2028. Messi’s new teammate Rodrigo De Paul earns…

Romania Confirms Partial Drawdown of American ForcesRomanian defense officials announced that the United States will decrease the number of troops stationed across Eastern Europe as part of a wider reassessment of military operations. The adjustment involves rotational units based at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base and other NATO installations. Although specific figures were not disclosed, Romania confirmed that close to 1,000 American soldiers will remain in the country to continue supporting regional defense efforts and allied cooperation. Washington Emphasizes Continued Commitment to NATOThe Pentagon described the decision as a strategic recalibration rather than a signal of reduced engagement in Europe. U.S.…

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a standard tool for businesses, with a new survey showing widespread adoption among large companies. According to recent findings, 82 % of executives at major firms report using generative AI at least once a week. In addition, 72 % say they have seen a positive return on investment (ROI) from these technologies. These numbers suggest that AI is moving beyond its initial hype phase into practical, value-generating applications. Companies are leveraging generative AI for tasks such as content creation, data analysis, customer service, and software development. Executives report that these tools are helping to increase…

OpenAI has completed its transition into a for-profit company. The move aims to attract billions in investment and could pave the way for a future stock market debut. Microsoft strengthens its stake in OpenAI As part of the restructuring, OpenAI and Microsoft have renewed their partnership. Microsoft now holds a 27% stake in the ChatGPT developer. This marks a new phase in a collaboration that began in 2019, when OpenAI was still a non-profit AI research organization. Under the updated deal, Microsoft can pursue artificial general intelligence (AGI) independently or with other partners. AGI refers to intelligence that surpasses human…

More than 300 stakeholders are backing a “clean” Continuing Resolution (CR) to reopen the U.S. federal government. A clean CR is a short-term funding bill that does not include policy riders, making it a straightforward way to keep government operations running. The support, confirmed by the House Committee on Appropriations, shows broad non-partisan agreement on stabilizing government funding. Lawmakers hope that this backing will reduce the risk of a government shutdown and improve confidence in federal operations. Stakeholders in favor of the clean CR include advocacy groups, business leaders, and policy experts. Their support signals a desire to prioritize government…

New climate plans from over 60 countries would cut emissions by only 10% by 2035, far below what’s needed to meet the 1.5C Paris Agreement goal, a UN analysis has found. UN climate chief Simon Stiell said countries must “accelerate now” to avoid the worst effects of global warming. Major emitters China and the EU have yet to submit updated plans, while the US pledge made under Joe Biden may not hold if Donald Trump withdraws again from the Paris deal. The findings come ahead of Cop30 in Brazil next month, where leaders will debate how to close the growing…

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration is ready to increase economic pressure on Russia. This move depends on cooperation from European partners in reducing oil purchases from Moscow. Bessent emphasized that coordinated action is essential to weaken Russia’s ability to fund its military operations. He noted that cutting energy imports would directly impact Russia’s revenue and limit its capacity to sustain the war in Ukraine. The Treasury Secretary highlighted that the United States is closely working with European nations to ensure sanctions are effective. He said a joint approach would send a strong signal to Moscow about the…