How could the U.S. strikes in Iran affect the world's oil supply? Despite sanctions, Iran is one of the world's major oil producers, with much of its crude exported to China. Julia Simon
Amazon is no longer Seattle's top employer, but its Bellevue headcount continues to climb Amazon confirmed Friday it now employs about 49,000 people in its hometown, Seattle. That's down from a peak of 60,000 in 2020. Monica Nickelsburg
OpenAI says it shares Anthropic's 'red lines' over military AI use OpenAI's Sam Altman says he shares the "red lines" set by rival Anthropic restricting how the military uses AI models, amid Anthropic's escalating feud with the Pentagon. Geoff Brumfiel
Paramount and Warner Bros' deal is about merging studios, and a whole lot more The nearly $111 billion marriage would unite Paramount and Warner film studios, streamers and television properties — including CNN — under the control of the wealthy Ellison family. David Folkenflik
In reversal, Warner Bros. jilts Netflix for Paramount Warner Bros. says Paramount's sweetened bid to buy the whole company is "superior" to an $83 billion deal it struck with Netflix for just its streaming services, studios, and intellectual property. David Folkenflik
Nvidia earnings, AI fan-fic, and the week in markets Wall Street's AI worries are getting stranger. Chip company Nvidia reported record-breaking earnings on Wednesday, but tech investors are still panicking. Maria Aspan
These major issues have brought together Democrats and Republicans in states Across the country, Republicans and Democrats have found bipartisan agreement on regulating artificial intelligence and data centers. But it's not just big tech aligning the two parties. Regan McCarthy
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in years The average home loan rate has dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022. Will that help thaw the frozen housing market? Stephan Bisaha
Why farmers in California are backing a giant solar farm Many farmers have had to fallow land as a state law comes into effect limiting their access to water. There's now a push to develop some of that land … into solar farms. Dan Charles
Tariffs cost American shoppers. They're unlikely to get that money back After the Supreme Court declared the emergency tariffs illegal, the refund process will be messy and will go to businesses first. Stephan Bisaha
