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SoftBank slides 6% as Asia tech sell-off deepens
AI-linked shares came under pressure after a sharp Nasdaq drop, with Samsung, SK Hynix and other chip names leading losses across Asian markets
Iran says it halted attacks after Trump urges both sides to stop
The announcement followed Israeli strikes in Beirut, Iranian fire on Israel and Trump’s demand that Tehran and Israel “immediately stop ‘shooting
Mamdani says Democrats have lost focus on working people
The New York City mayor, a self-described democratic socialist, said the party should return to a New Deal-style focus on rent, housing and everyday costs
This exercise habit may slash dementia risk and help you live longer, study finds
A Harvard study of over 147,000 adults found that 90 to 119 minutes of weekly strength training was linked to a 13% lower risk of death from any cause.
Asian stocks slide as tech sell-off and Middle East strikes unsettle markets
South Korea’s Kospi triggered a trading halt after a sharp opening fall, while oil prices swung as Iran and Israel exchanged attacks
Houthis Threaten Partial Red Sea Blockade of Israeli Shipping
The Iran-backed Yemeni militia said it would restrict Israeli shipping in the waterway, a warning that could put more pressure on regional supply routes
Trump Floats Government Stakes in A.I. Giants
The idea would mark a shift from conventional regulation toward a more direct government role in major artificial intelligence companies
Amazon RTX 5060 lightning deal drops GPU to $324
Tom’s Hardware reported the limited-time Amazon offer as the cheapest RTX 5060 model available, with stock moving quickly
You may already be saving for retirement. Here’s how to check
Workers who are automatically enrolled in a pension may be receiving employer contributions they would otherwise miss out on
Idris Elba: 'Don't try to make James Bond woke'
The British star also said some audiences would not accept a black male actor playing 007.