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Japan core inflation holds steady in May, matching expectations despite energy price concerns - CNBC

Headline inflation edged up to 1.5% from 1.4%, while the so called "core-core" inflation rate, eased to 1.8% from 1.9%.

June 18, 2026

MBTA boss Phillip Eng accused of pulling employee's hair - WCVB

Phillip Eng, the state's top transportation official, is accused of pulling the hair of another MBTA employee at a work function at a brewery, sources tell 5 Investigates.

June 18, 2026

Boston announces revolutionary drink-in-public zones - Universal Hub

Thanks, World Cup: Mayor Wu today announced two public zones downtown where you'll be able to get your drink on as you walk around on the sidewalk without worrying about getting yelled at by a cop and ordered to pour your drink into the nearest storm sewer. R…

June 18, 2026

US to Fast-Track Grid Connections for AI Data Centers - Bloomberg

US regulators have taken their biggest step yet to speed the connection of data centers to the country’s grids while simultaneously attempting to slow surging utility bills that have angered Americans.

June 18, 2026

Subaru announces 2027 Solterra EV prices remain under $40,000 after a major upgrade - Electrek

After a complete overhaul in 2026, the 2027 Subaru Solterra will go on sale at the same price, starting at...

June 18, 2026

Environmental damages of the top ten percent consumers exceed global climate and biodiversity funding gaps - Nature

Biodiversity loss and carbon emissions dominate the damages caused by the top ten percent of consumers, with the highest bills seen in wealthier countries, according to a study monetizing this group’s planetary boundary impacts

June 18, 2026

SpaceX Stock Plunges Despite Getting 2 Big Price Targets - Barron's

SpaceX stock now has a Wall Street price target in the $300s and one in the $400s. Shares of Elon Musk’s company fell for the second straight session.

June 18, 2026

California solar is crushing natural gas this year - Electrek

California solar generated more electricity than natural gas on 82% of days in 2026 as battery storage surged.

June 18, 2026

Safeguards For How To Invest In The SpaceX IPO And Beyond - Investor's Business Daily

As Anthropic and OpenAI aim to follow the SpaceX IPO, keep these rules in mind.

June 18, 2026

Trump administration plans to spend $765 million to cancel 4 more wind farms — bringing the total to $2.6 billion - Yahoo Finance

The administration is systematically undoing Biden-era investments in clean energy.

June 18, 2026

Accenture PLC (ACN) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth Amid Middle East ... - Yahoo Finance

Accenture PLC (ACN) reports a 6% revenue increase and 9% EPS growth, while navigating geopolitical impacts and macroeconomic uncertainties.

June 18, 2026

Jeff Bezos predicts AI will create a labor shortage, not replace human workers across the economy - Fox Business

Jeff Bezos says AI will create a labor shortage, not replace humans, offering an optimistic outlook at the VivaTech technology conference in Paris.

June 18, 2026

Thinking About Leaving Roku After the FOX Deal? Here Are the Best Streaming Devices to Replace It - | Cord Cutters News

For years, Roku has been the go-to streaming platform thanks to its simple interface, affordable hardware, and neutral approach to streaming. But with one of the country’s largest media companies preparing to take control of the platform, some users are start…

June 18, 2026

Amazon hopes to challenge Nvidia more directly by selling its AI chips - TechCrunch

AWS is in talks to sell its chips to other data centers. CEO Andy Jassy has said this represents a $50 billion opportunity for the company.

June 18, 2026

Texas government data breach allowed hackers to steal 3 million driver's licenses and passports - TechCrunch

A data breach involving government-issued ID documents affects over 3 million people in Texas.

June 18, 2026

US weekly jobless claims stay elevated amid seasonal volatility, but labor market stable - Yahoo Finance

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, but remained at slightly...

June 18, 2026

Amazon employees say they’re facing termination for backing data center limits - The Verge

Three Amazon software engineers testified this month at Seattle City Council hearings about a moratorium on data centers. Amazon has allegedly retaliated.

June 18, 2026

Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones - CBS News

The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.

June 18, 2026

Tech Workers Who Don’t Embrace AI Face Triple the Layoff Risk, Gallup Finds - Bloomberg.com

The predicted likelihood of being laid off is 6% for those who use AI at least monthly, versus 18% for less frequent users, according to the report.

June 18, 2026

Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook cost her more than $1M in legal, security costs: Filing - CNBC

A financial disclosure from Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook details large legal and security expenses

June 18, 2026

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