DeepSeek's Use of Nvidia AI Chips Prompts Lawmakers To Urge Trump For Export Restrictions
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Jan 31, 2025 8:47 AM EST

Costco Boosts Hourly Pay To Over $30 Amid Union Tussle, DEI Backlash
Costco Wholesale plans to raise hourly wages for most U.S. store workers to over $30 as part of a phased approach over three years, despite ongoing contract negotiations with the Teamsters union and scrutiny from Republican attorneys general regarding its DEI policies.

OpenAI Targets $340B Valuation In New Funding Round
Global tech investor SoftBank Group is in discussions to lead the round, with plans to contribute between $15 billion and $25 billion.

Meta Agrees to $25 Million Settlement with Donald Trump Over Account Suspension
Meta has agreed to a $25 million settlement with Donald Trump over his suspended accounts following the Capitol riot, amid rising tensions between tech firms and political figures.
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Trump Administration Says No More Condoms For Gaza, Halts $50 Million Funding
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Lay's Classic Potato Chips Recall Upgraded To 'Class I' By FDA Due To Milk Allergen
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Trump Administration Halts Federal Grants and Loans Pending Comprehensive Review
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Google Maps To Reflect Trump's Renaming Of Gulf of Mexico To 'Gulf of America'
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