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Business news • Apr 26

John Ternus could borrow from Microsoft’s playbook to reinvigorate Apple

Microsoft recently announced something rather interesting – a voluntary employee buyout. In short, if your age and tenure at the company add up to 70 or...

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Business news • Apr 26

A town of 7,000 planned so many data centers, it’s like adding 51 Walmarts

Developers plan to build six sprawling data center campuses in Archbald, Pennsylvania, covering about 14 percent of the town's land.

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Business news • Apr 26

Gas station owner speaks for every Californian with four-word message to Gavin Newsom — as another hike looms

A Southern California gas station owner is capturing the frustrations of many drivers as they're feeling fuel prices put a dent in their wallets.

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Business news • Apr 26

Alphabet to invest $40 billion in thriving AI company

Google is investing up to $40 billion in Anthropic at a $350 billion valuation, days after Amazon's own major bet. Here is what the deal really means.

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Business news • Apr 26

TechCrunch Mobility: Elon’s admission

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

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Business news • Apr 26

Americans’ electricity was shut off 13 million times in a year, data shows

An advocate called the higher-than-expected numbers “jarring,” and consumer advocates say they signal a surprisingly high rate of extreme financial...

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Business news • Apr 26

After 141 years, Lammes Candies is closing shop

Lammes Candies is closing its doors after operating in Austin under the same family for 141 years.

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Business news • Apr 26

Balcony solar panels gain ground

Small-scale solar systems designed for balconies are beginning to appear in Greece, offering households a low-cost way to reduce electricity bills.

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Business news • Apr 26

The Podcast Where You Can Eavesdrop on the A.I. Elite

As Dwarkesh Patel entered a small sushi restaurant in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood on a recent Monday evening, a ripple of excitement passed among four...

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Business news • Apr 26

2 Florida teens arrested after riding lawnmower through Target, officials

MARION COUNTY, Fla. - The Ocala Police Department arrested two teens after they filmed reckless social media stunts that caused damage and raised safety...

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Business news • Apr 26

Drill, baby, drill? US, China fight for the future of energy

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is having major impacts on global energy markets. Behind the scenes, there is another battle going on as the US and...

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Business news • Apr 26

Cathie Wood sells $75 million of surging semiconductor stock

Here are Ark Innovation leader Cathie Wood's latest moves.

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Business news • Apr 26

Freezing dormant BTC would trigger worst single day repricing in bitcoin’s history, says maximalist

Bitcoin developers and analysts are fiercely debating a proposal to freeze about 5.6 million long-dormant coins to protect them from potential future...

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Business news • Apr 26

Apple’s Cook Gives Ternus a Pipeline of 10 Major New Product Categories

Apple CEO Tim Cook is leaving successor John Ternus with a strong pipeline of products that includes the foldable iPhone in September. Also: Ternus wants to...

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Business news • Apr 26

Investors Protecting Stocks at Record Eye Bets on Higher Rates

As stocks hit record after record, some investors are taking to heart the saying: Hedge when you can, not when you must.

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Business news • Apr 26

A Massive Change Likely Coming To The Fed And Markets May Not Like It

Kevin Warsh may replace Jay Powell, reshaping Fed policy—dot plot, forward guidance, balance sheet, and inflation gauge. Read the full analysis here.

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Business news • Apr 26

Apple’s New Boss, Combustion Engines, Meta Layoffs | Technology for April 26

Plus: The staying power of internal combustion, Meta's huge layoffs, Marc Benioff's take on AI and software, and more.

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Business news • Apr 26

Water-based zinc batteries tackle a barrier that has long blocked cheap, stable renewable energy storage

Renewable energy technologies, such as solar cells and wind turbines, are becoming increasingly widespread in many countries worldwide.

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Business news • Apr 26

I went to the Beijing Auto Show and it’s a glimpse at the future of the auto industry

I just spent two days at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show (Auto China 2026), and I need to tell you something: the future of the auto industry is electric and...

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Business news • Apr 26

The Iran War Is Accelerating the Renewable Energy Transition — Just Not in the U.S.

The Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is moving nations — but not the United States — to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.

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