Trump and India Call Off Their Trade War, but the Terms of Peace Are Murky
Officials and business leaders sighed with relief at lower tariffs, as they wait to see what the rest of it means.
NYT Business Researchers hacked Moltbook's database in under 3 minutes and accessed thousands of emails and private DMs
Researchers hacked Moltbook's database in minutes, exposing emails, private messages, and API keys tied to its AI agents network.
Business Insider 
Trump says Powell probe should continue: 'Take it to the end and see'
Earlier in January, the DOJ served the Federal Reserve subpoenas threatening criminal indictment over the Fed's renovation expenses.
Barbara Corcoran, 76, says getting a second bedroom prompted her to love her husband 'twice as much'
Barbara Corcoran said couples living in small apartments could make better use of the space they already have.
Barbara Corcoran, 76, says getting a second bedroom prompted her to love her husband 'twice as much'
Barbara Corcoran said couples living in small apartments could make better use of the space they already have.
Ad Tech Briefing: Amazon launches MCP server for agent-driven advertising
At IAB ALM, Amazon unveils beta program as debate around industry standards heats up.
Digiday 
How Tree Hut used AI to turn customer feedback into product insights and quadruple social engagement
Tree Hut is increasingly turning to AI to understand what its customer base wants next.
Inside NBCUniversal’s test to use AI agents to sell ads against a live NFL game
NBCUniversal’s Ryan McConville joined the Digiday Podcast to break down the mechanics of the company’s first-of-its-kind agentic AI ad sales test.
Gale agency study on emerging media encourages marketers to tap more deeply into communities
The Stagwell agency found that with more social platforms evolving their ad offerings, brands can essentially harness word-of-mouth in a 2.0 manner.
A running list of publisher lawsuits targeting Google’s ad tech practices
Digiday has compiled a running list of publishers’ lawsuits against Google for its ad tech practices, seeking compensation for claimed lost revenue.
WTF is Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol?
Google launched its UCP last month -- a foundational layer which looks to enable agentic shopping within the tech giant’s ecosystem.
WATCH: Elon Musk said that SpaceX has acquired his artificial-intelligence startup xAI in a record-setting deal that unifies his AI and space ambitions by combining the rocket-and-satellite company with the maker of the Grok chatbot
WATCH: Elon Musk said that SpaceX has acquired his artificial-intelligence startup xAI in a record-setting deal that unifies his AI and space ambitions by combining the rocket-and-satellite company with the maker of the Grok chatbot
Reuters Business 
Indonesia’s Danantara bets a new $6 billion SOE can save a textile industry from Trump tariffs and foreign competition
Yet some experts worry the new state textile giant could end up being a "dominant rival" to smaller players in the industry.
FORTUNE Even Disney can't outrun the international travel slowdown
Disney reported "headwinds" in international visitation to its American parks as foreign travelers continue to avoid the US.
US stocks closed higher, lifted by gains in chipmakers and other companies related to artificial intelligence, while smaller companies also rose sharply. More here
US stocks closed higher, lifted by gains in chipmakers and other companies related to artificial intelligence, while smaller companies also rose sharply. More here
Publicis CEO: We Won’t ‘Marry’ Our Business to One Single AI Player
As OpenAI ads loom, the holdco is bullish on its place in the new ecosystem.
Adweek