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Geopolitics

US bans new robot imports, blocking Chinese technology

DS Staff | Aug 01, 2026

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned new imports of foreign-made humanoid robots, citing national security and cybersecurity concerns in a move that mainly targets Chinese manufacturers. 

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Energy

Exxon, Chevron reap profit windfalls as Iran war drives up energy prices

DS Staff | Aug 01, 2026

Oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron posted much stronger second-quarter profits as higher crude prices, driven by the conflict in Iran, boosted earnings.

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Economy

US economy slows, but shoppers don’t

DS Staff | Jul 31, 2026

The Commerce Department reported that the US economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% between April and June, down from 2.1% in the first quarter and below economists’ expectations of 1.8%.

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Tech

Strong iPhone sales fail to lift Apple

DS Staff | Jul 31, 2026

Apple reported its fiscal third-quarter performance yesterday. While revenue beat forecasts on strong iPhone and Mac demand, supply challenges and weakness in China and services tempered what could have been a clean win for the company.