Striking workers at Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine in Chile have rejected a new contract offer, prompting a court to authorize force to remove them from a critical desalination plant. The union alleges anti-union practices as the water disruption forces operational halts.
Zillow Group has laid off approximately 200 employees, attributing the move to performance reviews. The company, which reported strong Q3 2025 revenue growth, insists the cuts are not related to market conditions or recent business shifts.
Elon Musk appears to be orchestrating a massive consolidation of his business empire. Reports suggest a plan to merge SpaceX, Tesla, and his AI firm xAI into a single entity, betting everything on a future powered by AI and robotics.
Apple just closed out its best quarter ever for iPhone sales, generating a staggering $85.27 billion from the devices alone. Total company revenue hit nearly $143.76 billion, another all-time high.
Elon Musk’s empire could be headed for a major consolidation. According to new reports, his companies SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI are in early talks for a potential merger, with scenarios ranging from a SpaceX-Tesla combo to folding xAI into SpaceX ahead of a possible IPO.
The global space economy reached $626.4 billion in 2025 and is on track to hit $1 trillion by 2034. However, the market’s driving force has decisively shifted toward government defense and sovereignty spending, marking a new, more strategic phase of growth.
Apple has made its largest acquisition in a decade, buying AI startup Q.AI for close to $2 billion. The move signals a major investment in AI and imaging technology, with a founder linked to a previous key Apple buy.
Two penetration testers were arrested and jailed in 2019 while performing a fully authorized security assessment of an Iowa courthouse. After a years-long lawsuit, the county has now agreed to pay a $600,000 settlement.
UPS is continuing its painful separation from Amazon, announcing plans to cut up to 30,000 operational jobs this year. The move is part of a massive “better, not bigger” restructuring under CEO Carol Tomé that also includes closing 24 facilities and further deploying automation.
Apple has officially discontinued its one-time purchase Pro Apps Bundle for Education, which offered Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and more for $199. The company is now steering students and educators toward its new Apple Creator Studio subscription, priced at $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year with edu
