World
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless sanctions are lifted
Tehran demands the lifting of US sanctions and the release of frozen assets before reopening the critical global oil route.
By Ella Johnson
Ella Johnson
Reporter across politics, finance and technology.
Culture
The red chair and the return of the room
Why the most interesting design movement right now is about presence, not novelty.
By Ella Johnson
Energy
The grid is being rewired. Investors are watching closely.
The quiet infrastructure story behind the next decade of industrial growth.
By Ella Johnson
Technology
OpenAI and Microsoft Deepen Partnership with $10B Expansion
The new agreement grants Microsoft exclusive cloud rights to GPT-5 and subsequent models, effectively locking in the arrangement.
By Ella Johnson
Finance
JPMorgan Tops Profit Estimates as Investment Banking Revenue Surges 32%
The banking giant posted $14.1 billion in net income for Q2, buoyed by a revival in dealmaking and a sharp uptick in trading.
By Ella Johnson
Politics
Trade Committee Sets Out a Sweeping New Tariff Regime
A bipartisan coalition of senators introduced landmark legislation that would impose tariffs of up to 100% on Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles.
By Ella Johnson
Politics
Senate Trade Committee Moves to Restrict Chinese EV Imports
A bipartisan coalition of senators introduced landmark legislation that would impose tariffs of up to 100% on Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles.
By Ella Johnson
Podcasts
Russia safari strikes, Disney-TikTok deal and SpaceX lockup
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