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U.S. customs bonds hit record shortfalls as tariff-driven liabilities surge

A surge in tariff-driven duties pushed customs bond shortfalls to an unprecedented 27,479 incidents in fiscal 2025, totaling about $3.6 billion, and strained surety markets and supply chains. The revenue bump from tariffs—roughly $30 billion in January and $124 billion YTD—has temporarily narrowed budget gaps but is legally contested; a pending Supreme Court decision could force large refunds and prolong collateral holds as insurers audit claims.

Diverso Energy Deepens Geothermal Footprint in Greater Toronto with Developer Partnerships

Ellison’s White House Visit Escalates Battle Over Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

DOJ Antitrust Chief Gail Slater Removed Amid White House Conflict

AI data centers push U.S. electricity costs higher, Goldman projects

Goldman Sachs warns that rapid expansion of AI-focused data centers is a major contributor to recent and projected electricity demand growth, driving notable wholesale and retail power price increases through 2027 and easing in 2028. The pressure is uneven: concentrated buildouts have spurred local political pushback and roughly $64 billion of delayed projects, raising financing and underutilization risks that will shape who ultimately bears higher bills.

Google and Microsoft debut WebMCP preview in Chrome, remapping web-agent interactions