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It's the Economy, Donald

For months, the mantra inside the White House has been a MAGA version of “Keep calm and carry on.” President Donald Trump’s inner circle and more junior aides have embraced the term “No panicans”—specifically around tariffs—to signal there is no room to panic over, and certainly no room for dissent from, the president’s economic policies. The administration’s areas of focus—deporting immigrants whose labor powers key sectors like agriculture and construction, levying tariffs, and cutting social

The West Texas measles outbreak has ended

A large measles outbreak in Texas that has affected 762 people has now ended, according to an announcement Monday by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The agency says it has been more than 42 days since a new case was reported in any of the counties that previously showed evidence of ongoing transmission. The outbreak has contributed to the worst year for measles cases in the United States in more than 30 years. As of August 5, the most recent update from the Centers for Disease Co

Labubus Are on Track to Be a Billion-Dollar Business This Year

Labubus, the mischievous elf plush toys seen hanging on every celebrity’s designer bag this summer, have gone viral across the world, but now we know exactly how popular—and profitable—they have been. On Tuesday, the Chinese company Pop Mart, which manufactures and sells the Labubu franchise, released its financial report for the first half of 2025, and it has had a terrific year. Overall, Pop Mart’s revenue grew 204 percent compared to the year before, and net profits increased 362 percent. Th

Labubus Are on Track to Be a Billion-Dollar Business This year

Labubus, the mischievous elf plush toys seen hanging on every celebrity’s designer bag this summer, have gone viral across the world, but now we know exactly how popular—and profitable—they have been. On Tuesday, the Chinese company Pop Mart, which manufactures and sells the Labubu franchise, released its financial report for the first half of 2025, and it has had a terrific year. Overall, Pop Mart’s revenues grew 204 percent compared to the year before, and net profits increased 362 percent. T

This Anker 3-in-1 wireless charging station is on sale for 30 percent off

Anker's 3-in-1 MagSafe charging station is on sale for a record low price of $63 — that works out to savings of 30 percent.The Qi2-certified charger wirelessly charges your compatible iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods on one compact and convenient dock. Qi2 boasts 15W of power, so you can take advantage of fast charging on compatible devices. This means the station can charge an iPhone 16 Pro Max to 20 percent in just 20 minutes and an Apple Watch Series 10 from zero to 100 percent in just over

One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers drops to $60 on Amazon

Yes, summer might be coming to a close sooner than any of us would like, but that doesn't mean the outdoor fun has to end. Currently, Ultimate Ears' Wonderboom 4 Bluetooth speaker is down to $60 from $100 in blue and black. The 40 percent discount brings the speaker to a record-low price. It's one of our picks for best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2025 thanks to features like its 14 hours of battery life and its IP67 dust and waterproof rating. There are a few other great sales on UE speake

This Anker 3-in-1 wireless charging station is 30 percent off right now

Anker makes some of our favorite charging gear, and now you can save on a bunch of wireless power accessories from the brand. Whether you're going back to school soon or want a new charging station that can power up a few devices at once, there are discounts here worth considering. One of the best is this 3-in-1 MagSafe charging station, on sale for a record low price of $63. The Qi2-certified charger wirelessly charges your compatible iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods on one compact and convenie

Anker’s 3-in-1 Qi2 charging station has returned to its Prime Day low

If you’ve ever juggled a phone, a smartwatch, and a pair of wireless earbuds, you know the struggle of keeping them all charged. Rather than go through the process of charging them one by one, a quality charging station can help you manage the chaos and reduce cable clutter. The Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station is a solid option for keeping your devices charged, and it’s currently matching its all-time low of $62.99 ($27 off) at Amazon and Anker’s online storefront — the same price drop we

NordVPN deal: Get up to 77 percent off two-year plans

There are dozens of VPNs to choose from, but to think they're all created equally would be a mistake. Some are better than others, and NordVPN sits squarely in the better category. Now, you can save up to 77 percent on most of NordVPN's plans. Arguably the best plan for most people is the NordVPN Plus plan, which you can get two years of access for only $108 right now. That's 73 percent off the usual rate, and NordVPN throws in an addition three months for free, so you're actually getting a 27-m

This Anker 3-in-1 wireless charging station is cheaper than ever

Anker's 3-in-1 MagSafe charging station is on sale for a record low price of $63 — that works out to savings of 30 percent.The Qi2-certified charger wirelessly charges your compatible iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods on one compact and convenient dock. Qi2 boasts 15W of power, so you can take advantage of fast charging on compatible devices. This means the station can charge an iPhone 16 Pro Max to 20 percent in just 20 minutes and an Apple Watch Series 10 from zero to 100 percent in just over

Sonos back-to-school sale: Get up to 25 percent off headphones and speakers

The back-to-school season isn't only a good time to save on things like a new laptop. Case in point: Sonos' back-to-school sale. Whether you want to upgrade the sound in your dorm room or home office, you can save up to 25 percent on Sonos speakers and other gear right now. Included in the sale is the Era 100, which has a 10-percent discount at the moment. Our choice for midrange smart speaker is down to $179 from $199 as part of a larger sale on the Sonos website. The same price is available o

Pick up one of our favorite Bluetooth speakers while it's down to only $60

Yes, summer might be coming to a close sooner than any of us would like, but that doesn't mean the outdoor fun has to end. Currently, Ultimate Ears' Wonderboom 4 Bluetooth speaker is down to $60 from $100 in blue and black. The 40 percent discount brings the speaker to a record-low price. It's one of our picks for best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2025 thanks to features like its 14 hours of battery life and its IP67 dust and waterproof rating. There are a few other great sales on UE speake

Illegal Price-Gouging Runs Rampant After Disasters. The LA Fires Proved It

Last January, a series of massive wildfires broke out across the Los Angeles area, fueled by high winds and dry temperatures. The fires raged for weeks, incinerating entire neighborhoods in the wealthy Pacific Palisades and in middle-class Altadena. They killed at least 30 people and destroyed at least 10,000 homes. As the embers cooled, thousands of displaced Angelenos scrambled to find new housing in a rental market that was already among the nation’s toughest. They scoured Zillow and Airbnb

If You Try to Sell Your Cybertruck, You Are Going to Get a Terrible Surprise

Folks who shelled out to buy Elon Musk's ugliest electric car are in for an upset should they try to sell or trade in those Cybertrucks. As flagged by Gizmodo, the CarGurus vehicle marketplace and analytics firm found that over the last year, the value of a used Cybertruck has plummeted more than 30 percent, to an average of roughly $84,000. And with recent price cuts putting the Long Range Cybertruck, Tesla's entry-level version of its matte steel monstrosity, at just under $70,000, any poten

Trump delays China tariff increases by another 90 days

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending lower tariffs with China for another 90 days, CNBC reports. The new executive order was signed before the previous agreement was set to end on August 12 at midnight. The extension will maintain the current 30 percent tariff on goods from China while representatives from both countries negotiate a new trade deal. The previous agreement lowered US tariffs down from 145 percent to 30 percent, and Chinese tariffs down from 145 percent t

One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers is cheaper than ever right now

Yes, summer might be coming to a close sooner than any of us would like, but that doesn't mean the outdoor fun has to end. Currently, Ultimate Ears' Wonderboom 4 Bluetooth speaker is down to $60 from $100 in blue and black. The 40 percent discount brings the speaker to a record-low price. It's one of our picks for best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2025 thanks to features like its 14 hours of battery life and its IP67 dust and waterproof rating. There are a few other great sales on UE speake

It’s getting harder to skirt RTO policies without employers noticing

Companies are monitoring whether employees adhere to corporate return-to-office (RTO) policies and are enforcing the requirements more than they have in the past five years, according to a report that commercial real estate firm CBRE will release next week and that Ars Technica reviewed. CBRE surveyed 184 companies for its report. Among companies surveyed, 69 percent are monitoring whether employees come into the office as frequently as policy mandates. That’s an increase from 45 percent last y

The best streaming deals: Save on YouTube TV, HBO Max, Disney+ and others

If you’ve been shocked by how much you spend on streaming services lately, you’re not alone. Companies like Netflix, Disney, Max and others have been consistently raising prices to the point where you may question if streaming is even worth it anymore. We at Engadget still think it is, but we also think you should be smart with your money — and that’s where streaming deals come in. Yes, it is possible to get discounts on services like Peacock and Paramount+, even if those deals aren’t as common

The Creator of Ozempic Is in Terrible Trouble

Image by Mads Claus Rasmussen / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP via Getty / Futurism Developments While its customer are shedding pounds, Novo Nordisk, creator of the mega-hit drug Ozempic, is shedding loads of market value amid collapsing sales. One year ago, the Danish pharmaceutical giant's market cap exceeded the size of its entire home country's economy. But this week, it's continued its steady but drastic decline — which saw its CEO get the axe — by losing nearly $100 billion in value after slashin

Sonos says it’s forced to raise prices while trying to win back customers

During what's supposed to be a year of redemption, Sonos has announced that its gadgets will become more expensive this year, complicating the company's comeback plans. Tariffs that US President Donald Trump announced last week take effect today, including a 19 percent tariff on goods imported from Malaysia (the levy is said not to apply to semiconductors and was cut down from a 25 percent tariff that Trump threatened in July.) Among other countries affected is Vietnam, which now sees a 20 perc

The Emperor's New Trade Deal – Paul Krugman

On Tuesday Donald Trump went on CNBC to explain why the European Union is facing a tariff of “only” 15 percent. But what he said was simply delusional — and the delusion should be even more concerning than the tariffs. The Europeans, Trump asserted, had agreed to cough up $600 billion, which he described as a “gift,” not a loan. And he emphasized that this is “$600 billion to invest in anything I want. Anything. I can do anything I want with it.” So Trump apparently believes that the European

Eli Lilly’s Obesity Pill Shows Promising Weight Loss in New Results

An experimental pill made by Eli Lilly led to average weight loss of more than 12 percent of body weight in individuals with obesity, according to initial trial results announced by the drugmaker on Thursday. The pill is meant to be taken daily and would be an alternative to the company’s popular anti-obesity drug Zepbound, a once-weekly injectable drug. Called orforglipron, it’s part of a growing class of drugs known as GLP-1s, which include Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy. The drugs mimic a

Charter Planes and Bidding Wars: How Bitcoin Miners Raced to Beat Trump’s Tariffs

Twelve minutes after midnight on April 8, a Boeing 777-300ER barreled down a runway at Singapore Changi Airport. In its belly, it carried precious cargo: 3,000 kilograms of specialized bitcoin mining equipment bound urgently for New York. As the plane took to the sky, staff at US-based Luxor Technology could begin to relax. The company, which trades bitcoin mining hardware and provides related software services, was importing the equipment on behalf of a client. The flight’s departure from Sing

Intel's next-gen manufacturing process is reportedly still struggling

Intel is reportedly still struggling with a chipmaking process crucial to its future. Reuters reports that the company's 18A process is still producing low yields and high defect rates. Intel has invested billions of dollars in the manufacturing process, on which it's pinned its hopes of gaining ground on TSMC. This isn't the first concerning news about 18A. Last year, a report stated that Broadcom was unhappy with the results of a test run for a potential order. However, Intel insisted at the

Under RFK Jr, CDC skips study on vaccination rates, quietly posts data on drop

Vaccination rates among the country's kindergartners have fallen once again, with coverage of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination dropping from 92.7 percent in the 2023–2024 school year to 92.5 percent in 2024–2025. The percentage changes are small across the board, but they represent thousands of children and an ongoing downward trend that makes the country more vulnerable to outbreaks. In the latest school year, an estimated 286,000 young children were not fully protected agains

BMW’s next EV is its most sustainable car yet—here’s why

BMW provided flights from Los Angeles to Munich and Washington, plus accommodation, so Ars could be briefed on the iX3. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. MUNICH—BMW's next model launch is an important one. When the new iX3 goes on sale in Europe later this year, then here in North America in 2026, it will be the first of a new family of electric BMWs, built using an advanced new platform known as the Neue Klasse, as an homage to the original Neue Klasse of the 1960s that helped BMW de

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Software developers use AI more than ever, but trust it less

The big picture: Software developers are increasingly weaving AI tools into their work, but such rapid adoption hasn't come without confusion or conflict. They and their managers are still trying to work out when these tools help, when they hurt, and how to integrate them without creating more problems than they solve. In its annual poll of 49,000 professional developers, Stack Overflow found that 80 percent use AI tools in their work in 2025, a share that has surged in recent years. Despite th

Developers increasingly embrace AI tools even as their trust in them falls

The big picture: Software developers are increasingly weaving AI tools into their work, but such rapid adoption hasn't come without confusion or conflict. They and their managers are still trying to work out when these tools help, when they hurt, and how to integrate them without creating more problems than they solve. In its annual poll of 49,000 professional developers, Stack Overflow found that 80 percent use AI tools in their work in 2025, a share that has surged in recent years. Despite th

Developer survey shows trust in AI coding tools is falling as usage rises

AI tools are widely used by software developers, but those devs and their managers are still grappling with figuring out how exactly to best put the tools to use, with growing pains emerging along the way. That's the takeaway from the latest survey of 49,000 professional developers by community and information hub StackOverflow, which itself has been heavily impacted by the addition of large language models (LLMs) to developer workflows. The survey found that four in five developers use AI too

Denver rent is back to 2022 prices after 20k new units hit the market

With 20,000 new units on the market, prices are down about 3.7 percent. New apartment buildings under construction in on Holly Street in Denver’s North Park Hill neighborhood, June 20, 2024. Apartment rents in the Denver metro continue to slide. The average rent in the area fell 3.7 percent in the second quarter compared to the prior year, according to a new report from the Apartment Association of Metro Denver. Rents started falling at the end of last year, the association’s data show. The