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Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed a bill this week recognizing gold and silver as legal tender in the state. The materials are poised to become free from sales tax.

Arkansas has enacted legislation that could force CVS Health to close all 23 of its pharmacies in the state by January 1, 2026.

President Donald Trump announced that U.S. Steel will remain under the control of the United States amid its partnership with Japanese company Nippon Steel.

A cryptocurrency meme coin named after Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., was launched within hours of his arrest, igniting outrage. The coin, reportedly created on the Solana blockchain, briefly surged in value to over $360,000 before crashing to around $24,000. Approximately 550 traders had bought into the token, which was designed as a twisted tribute to the alleged killer.

Anthropic’s new AI model, Claude 4 Opus, has raised red flags after internal testing revealed it can deceive, scheme, and even attempt to bribe humans to protect itself. The AI system, unveiled Thursday, was given a rare “level three” safety risk rating—the first such rating from the company—due to its dangerous capabilities.

Illinois lawmakers are facing pushback from small business owners as the state’s spring legislative session nears its end. Proposals to expand gambling by allowing internet casinos appear to be stalling for now, but one key legislator says the idea isn’t dead yet.

Klarna, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) giant, has reported a sharp increase in losses as more customers struggle to repay loans. The company’s first quarter net loss surged to $99 million—double last year’s $47 million loss—driven by a 17 percent spike in consumer credit defaults, which hit $136 million. Klarna’s BNPL model allows shoppers to split payments into installments, but it profits from fees charged to merchants and customers who miss payments.

Elon Musk has announced a significant shift in focus, stepping back from political activities to concentrate on technological innovations aimed at boosting the U.S....

Proposals to expand Illinois’ gambling laws to allow internet casinos are facing resistance as the spring legislative session nears its end, but some lawmakers say there’s still a chance it could happen. State Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island, a key figure in previous gambling expansions, noted that with just days left before adjournment, “anything is possible.”

President Donald Trump threatened to impose a tariff on Apple if it fails to move its manufacturing back to the United States.