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Big car companies are pushing the U.S. government to speed up regulations for self-driving vehicles, arguing that slow-moving rules are holding back innovation and leaving America at risk of falling behind other countries in the race to develop autonomous tech. They’re not asking for no rules—just clearer, faster ones.

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing a series of executive orders aimed at accelerating U.S. advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), framing it as a strategic move to stay ahead of China in the global tech race. The orders would likely focus on boosting research, loosening regulations, and funneling resources into AI development—signaling a push for American dominance in a field that’s becoming increasingly critical to economic and military power.

A Texas-based company is pushing forward with ambitious plans to construct the world's largest integrated energy complex designed specifically for data centers. The project will combine nuclear power, natural gas, and solar energy to meet the massive electricity demands of data processing—a growing need as AI and cloud computing expand. The goal is to provide a reliable, large-scale power solution while balancing sustainability and practicality.

European stock markets are climbing today, fueled by a wave of optimism across global markets. Investors are feeling hopeful, but they’re also keeping a close eye on upcoming inflation data, which could shift the mood depending on what it reveals.

Toronto stock futures are barely moving this morning as gold prices dip and traders hold their breath for the latest U.S. inflation numbers. It’s one of those wait-and-see moments where nobody’s making big bets until they get clearer signals about where prices—and interest rates—might be headed next.