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A new study from Duke University reveals a surprising downside for employees using artificial intelligence tools in the workplace: social stigma. While AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are praised for boosting productivity, the research warns that coworkers and managers often judge AI users as lazy, less competent, and dependent.

Montana has officially banned the sale of lab-grown meat, joining a growing coalition of conservative states pushing back against what they view as globalist interference in food production. Governor Greg Gianforte signed the legislation this week, emphasizing protection for traditional ranchers and Montana’s agricultural heritage.

One America News (OAN) has finalized a multi-year agreement with Spectrum, bringing the conservative news network to millions of American households. Under the deal, OAN will now be included in Spectrum’s TV Select and TV Stream plans, alongside AWE (A Wealth of Entertainment). Additionally, Spectrum customers will receive access to OAN Live, the network’s streaming platform, at no extra charge.

Qatar Airways signed a deal to purchase 160 Boeing jets.

Microsoft confirmed it is laying off 3% of its global workforce, affecting an estimated 6,840 employees across all divisions. The cuts, which began Tuesday, will impact staff in the U.S. and abroad, including teams at LinkedIn and Xbox.

President Donald Trump announced an economic partnership with Saudi Arabia, which committed to investing $600 billion in the United States.

The United States and China announced that they have reached a deal to pause tariffs for 90 days.

President Donald Trump is set to sign a new executive order rolling back federal restrictions on commercial fishing in the Atlantic, fulfilling a campaign promise to support America’s fishermen and promote economic growth in coastal communities. The move revokes protections originally enacted by former President Barack Obama and later reinstated by President Joe Biden.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has lost its appeal to block Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of gaming powerhouse Activision Blizzard, dealing another blow to the Biden administration’s aggressive regulatory stance against Big Tech mergers.

The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.25% to 4.5% on May 7, 2025, citing escalating risks of inflation and economic slowdown due to ongoing trade tensions and tariff policies.