What to know and why it matters

What to know and why it matters

President Donald Trump sent shockwaves through global markets Monday night by saying he would fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook. Trump’s decision not only put investors and economists on alert, but brought attention to the complicated innerworkings of the U.S. central bank. It also marks the latest escalation of Trump’s monthslong pressure campaign against…

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UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Kairat stuns Celtic in shootout; Bodo/Glimt, Pafos earn first UCL spots

UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Kairat stuns Celtic in shootout; Bodo/Glimt, Pafos earn first UCL spots

Former European champion Celtic exited the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 in the qualifiers after a 3-2 penalty shootout defeat at Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty on Tuesday, following two goalless legs in the playoff tie. Kairat will compete in the competition proper for the first time, while Norway’s Bodo/Glimt and Cyprus’s Pafos also secured debut appearances after…

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China introduces advanced domestic operating system to boost tech independence

China introduces advanced domestic operating system to boost tech independence

By Alimat Aliyeva Chinese software developer KylinSoft has officially released its next-generation operating system — KylinOS V11, Azernews reports. According to reports, the new version features a completely redesigned and more robust architecture, delivering significant improvements in both user experience and system security. KylinOS is an independently developed Chinese operating system, fully optimized for domestic…

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Social media apps that aggressively harvest user data

Social media apps that aggressively harvest user data

Both domestic and foreign technology companies collect vast amounts of Americans’ personal data through mobile applications, according to Incogni. Some apps leverage data for marketing and advertising purposes, feeding algorithms to calculate optimal prices based on consumer behavior, often leading to unwanted spending. Other apps share user data with unnamed third parties, increasing the risk…

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Cracker Barrel revives old logo after backlash stoked by Trump | Business and Economy

Cracker Barrel revives old logo after backlash stoked by Trump | Business and Economy

US restaurant chain abandons rebrand after new logo prompts firestorm of criticism online. Cracker Barrel, the US restaurant chain known for its southern-style cuisine, has abandoned a controversial rebrand following a backlash stoked by prominent right-wing figures including Donald Trump. The Lebanon, Tennessee-based chain said on Tuesday that it would bring back its decades-old logo after its…

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