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- 025Tech
Gatik says it has scaled fully driverless box-truck deliveries, backed by $600 million in contracted revenue
Autonomous trucking startup Gatik says its freight-only box trucks are now making routine commercial deliveries without a driver or safety observer in several U.S. markets. The company says it has $600 million in contracted revenue over five years and plans to expand from a small fleet to many more vehicles by the end of 2026.
- 026World
Iran appears to ease its internet blackout after nearly two weeks of unrest, but access remains patchy
Iran has begun partially restoring internet access following an unusually sweeping nationwide blackout imposed amid escalating anti-government protests. Connectivity is returning unevenly across provinces, with signs of ongoing throttling and strict controls, while rights groups warn the shutdown has obscured reporting on a crackdown and inflicted heavy economic damage.
- 027Business
S&P 500 tops 7,000 for the first time as AI optimism lifts markets
U.S. markets pushed higher with the S&P 500 crossing the 7,000 mark for the first time, fueled by strong enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and expectations for major technology earnings. Investors also watched currency moves and central bank signals as the session unfolded.
- 028Tech
Micron breaks ground on new Singapore wafer fab as it commits about $24B to expand NAND capacity
Micron says it will invest roughly $24 billion over 10 years to expand its Singapore manufacturing footprint, aiming to meet AI-driven demand for NAND memory. Wafer output is expected to start in the second half of 2028.
- 029Latest
Stocks split as chip surge collides with health-insurer selloff; traders brace for the Fed
U.S. stock futures were mixed Tuesday as chip shares lifted tech while a sharp drop in health insurers weighed on the Dow. Investors also watched a busy earnings slate and positioned for the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision.
- 030World
Israel marks return of final hostage’s remains as ceasefire enters difficult next phase
Israel says it has recovered the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza, a development tied to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The moment brought closure for many families but also highlighted how fragile the transition to the next phase of negotiations could be.
- 031Sports
Cavaliers roll past Magic 114-98 behind Donovan Mitchell’s 45 as Cleveland extends win streak
Donovan Mitchell erupted for 45 points as the Cavaliers defeated the Magic 114-98, overcoming early turnovers with a decisive second quarter and tightening up defensively to secure their fourth straight win.
- 032Business
Health insurers sink after proposal points to near-flat Medicare Advantage rate increase for 2027
Shares of major U.S. health insurers fell sharply after federal officials proposed a 0.09% average increase in Medicare Advantage payments for 2027, far below Wall Street expectations and raising fears of tighter margins and benefit reductions.
- 033Politics
DOJ probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell raises stakes ahead of January rate decision
A Justice Department investigation into Jerome Powell’s testimony about Federal Reserve building renovations has added a political undertone to the Fed’s first policy meeting of 2026, as markets largely expect officials to hold rates steady.
- 034Health
Why health insurance stocks plunged: CMS proposal signals just a 0.09% Medicare Advantage payment increase for 2027
Health insurers sold off sharply after CMS proposed a tiny 0.09% average increase in Medicare Advantage payments for 2027 and outlined related coding changes. The proposal revived margin fears and intensified attention on regulatory scrutiny in the sector.
- 035Politics
Republican backlash grows after Minneapolis killing, pressuring the White House on immigration enforcement
A widening Republican break over the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis is complicating the administration’s immigration enforcement push. Calls for an independent investigation and concern about political fallout are rising as scrutiny intensifies over federal operations in Minnesota.
- 036World
India and the EU clinch a landmark free-trade pact after years of negotiations
India and the European Union have finalized a sweeping free-trade agreement designed to cut tariffs on most traded goods and deepen strategic ties. Leaders on both sides framed the deal as an economic and geopolitical milestone, though it still faces ratification steps.