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US markets rally as the Dow climbs, but chipmakers drop after earnings; CrowdStrike and Broadcom move markets with mixed results as AI momentum faces a pullback.
Health-tech data sharing is advancing, with real-time interoperability and AI-assisted tools promised by CVS Health and partners. Meanwhile, lawsuits involving Epic and Health Gorilla highlight ongoing security gaps as regulators push for seamless sharing. Biometric risks from AI-fuelled fingerprint extraction add new concerns for consumer protection.
Luigi Mangione has withdrawn a planned psychiatric "extreme emotional disturbance" notice in the New York state murder case over the Dec. 4, 2024, killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson. Judges have unsealed related records. Mangione still faces separate federal charges and his state trial remains scheduled for Sept. 8, 2026.
A batch of earnings reports from major tech and consumer giants has arrived. Intel and IBM show contrasting trajectories as AI demand drives some segments while others lag. Airlines face rising fuel costs that weigh on profits even as travel demand remains robust.
The Senate has held a confirmation hearing for Dr. Erica Schwartz, the nominee to lead the CDC, amid questions about how she would balance scientific independence with pressure from the administration on vaccine policy. Her background spans the Coast Guard and the surgeon general’s office, with the agency facing staffing turmoil and political scrutiny.
Craneware has identified a cyber incident affecting its software used by thousands of US hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. The company says a portion of employee, customer and partner data has been accessed and exfiltrated, with the investigation ongoing and regulatory authorities notified.