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The U.S. government has taken a 10 percent stake in Intel, converting nearly $9 billion in subsidies into stock to boost domestic semiconductor leadership.

Wall Street rallied as Powell signaled a potential September rate cut, lifting Dow over 800 points and sending S&P 500 and Nasdaq to multi-month highs.

Equinor has exited the $10 billion Hunter offshore wind farm, pausing one of Australia’s largest clean energy projects amid shifting global investment plans.

TU Graz in Austria unveils a hook-and-loop fastener system that enables modular renovations, cuts construction waste, and supports sustainable building upgrades.

WHO and WMO urge heat-health plans to protect workers, citing 22.85 million injuries and 19,000 deaths annually linked to rising temperatures.

Inadequate hydration may significantly increase cortisol levels during stress, according to new research linking water intake to biological stress response.

A new cement design reflects sunlight and emits heat, reducing temperatures indoors by over 5°C and offering a powerful energy-saving construction solution.

The German economy contracted 0.3% in Q2 2025, with industrial output, investment, and construction pulling down growth despite higher spending.

WH Smith’s market value dropped by £600M after uncovering a £30M accounting misstatement in North America, prompting an urgent audit review.

US and EU sealed a landmark trade framework removing tariffs, securing energy deals worth 750 billion dollars, and expanding defense procurement.