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Amazon’s move to stretch Prime Day from two to four days is facing sharp criticism after new data revealed a staggering 41% plunge in Day 1 sales compared to 2024’s event. The report, released by Momentum Commerce and cited by Bloomberg, tracks 50 brands across categories and shows that extending the mega-sale backfired as consumer urgency evaporated.

Nvidia became the first publicly traded company to briefly exceed a $4 trillion market capitalization on July 9, 2025.

UPS drivers are facing dangerous working conditions as the company’s transition to electric and alternative-fuel vehicles leaves many without air conditioning in extreme summer heat.

Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) signed a bill allowing Texas residents to use gold or silver as legal tender in transactions.

Pixar’s original film Elio has become the studio’s worst box office performer, earning just $72 million globally against a $150 million budget.

GE Appliances, a subsidiary of China’s Haier, announced a $490 million project to relocate the production of front-loading washing machines.

Eric Trump confirmed June 26 that the Trump Organization engaged in preliminary talks to plant the Trump brand in the heart of Tel Aviv.

Artificial intelligence systems now used by most large corporations are disadvantaging white male applicants in the hiring process.

Veteran-owned construction software firm BuildOps has selected Raleigh, North Carolina, for its latest expansion hub, turning down Austin in favor of $2.8 million in incentives. The company plans to hire 291 employees over five years, offering average salaries of $110,000—well above Wake County’s current average of $76,643.

Tesla shares surged nearly 10% on Monday following the company's official launch of its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas.