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US federal judge orders HHS to restore nearly 12 million dollars in pediatric grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics while a lawsuit over funding cuts proceeds.

Trump comments on capping credit card interest rates triggered sharp declines in issuer and payments stocks as markets adjusted to policy risk.

The FCC approved part of SpaceX’s request to expand Starlink, authorizing 7,500 new satellites and setting launch milestones through 2031.

A Stanford study shows inhibiting an aging enzyme regenerates cartilage in animal models and human tissue, advancing osteoarthritis research worldwide.

US consumer sentiment weakened as inflation expectations rose and job finding confidence fell sharply, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Trump promoted security guarantees for U.S. firms in Venezuela, but oil executives said such measures do not offset commercial and legal uncertainty.

US consortium secures rights to develop Ukraine’s Dobra lithium deposit under a long-term production agreement.

OpenAI and SoftBank fund SB Energy to build AI power and data infrastructure, link internal OpenAI tools, and accelerate energy and compute infrastructure development.

Stablecoins are set to overtake Bitcoin in practical use, Franklin Templeton reports, reflecting the growing role of digital currencies in global finance.

XRP steadies near $2 after Ripple secures FCA authorization, strengthening its UK compliance position and expanding global payment capabilities.