NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the chief executive of a Minnesota baby products manufacturer about her experience applying for a refund from President Trump's tariffs.
Tesla reported Q2 2026 earnings, showing a 26% revenue increase to $28.2 billion and 25% higher vehicle deliveries at 480,126 units year-over-year. Despite exceeding revenue expectations, the company posted a negative free cash flow of $1.1 billion due to significant investments in AI, robotics, and manufacturing, while facing ongoing FSD safety concerns.
OpenAI announced plans to spend $750 billion on infrastructure by 2030, including a $20 billion data center in Georgia, Project Camellia. This expansion, drawing 3.2 gigawatts from Georgia Power, comes as its Stargate data center project appears stalled.
Alphabet's latest earnings report reveals Google Cloud revenue surged 82% to $24.8B, largely due to enterprise AI adoption, surpassing analyst expectations. Overall revenue grew 24% to $119.8B, with profit at $112.1B, alleviating investor concerns about significant AI spending.
SoundCloud has acquired Nina Protocol, a decentralized music platform that allowed independent artists to sell music directly to fans. The deal expands SoundCloud's offerings for artists, coming months after Nina announced its shutdown due to an unsustainable business model.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-0 to eliminate a Biden-era rule that required Internet service providers (ISPs) to itemize all passthrough fees on broadband price labels. The new rule allows ISPs to display aggregate "up to" amounts and provide links, potentially making pricing less transparent for consumers.
Israeli workplace software firm Monday.com is laying off 630 employees, 20% of its staff, as part of a restructuring plan to concentrate investments on its AI Work Platform and adopt a leaner operating model.
