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U.S. appeals court upholds Pentagon designation of Anthropic as supply chain risk
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NIH funding cuts delayed a promising childhood brain cancer trial. Patients lost time they didn't have
A delayed clinical trial underscores the stakes of federal research funding cuts for children with DIPG, a deadly brain tumor with few treatment options.
10-year Treasury yield hit a 19-year high—and some investors see opportunity to buy bonds
The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007. Here’s what higher yields can mean for bond investors and borrowers.

Healey appoints Labour manifesto writer, adding to election speculation
Exclusive: Economist Ravinder Athwal, who worked in Keir Starmer’s team, is poached from Flint Global Business live – latest updates Ravinder Athwal, the economist who wrote Labour’s 2024 manifesto, is taking on a senior role as an adviser to John Healey, in a move likely to fuel speculation about an early general election. The chancellor is keen to strengthen his team before the critical budget on 28 October, as the economy is buffeted by high oil prices and rising government borrowing costs . Continue reading...
Details on U.S.-China trade negotiations coming Monday, USTR Greer says
Top White House trade official Jamieson Greer said the two days of talks between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi brought some trade matter agreements.
See which incumbents have the biggest cash advantage in the tightest U.S. House races
Incumbents hold commanding cash advantages in many of the U.S. House 2026 midterm election races expected to help decide control of Congress.

Trump and Xi exchange warm words at state dinner but little progress on key issues
Despite diplomatic niceties and gifts, little was shared on substantial issues separating the leaders.