OpenAI’s first crack at online shopping stumbled. It’s preparing for the next wave

Etsy, Walmart and Shopify were quick to jump into Instant Checkout, but item information was often inaccurate and onboarding merchants was difficult.
Trump administration sues Harvard alleging failure to protect Jewish students

Harvard has been a central focus of the president’s push to force changes at major U.S. universities by threatening to withhold or take back federal funding.
Wall Street banks on an unpopular Iran war pushing Trump to de-escalate soon

A growing chorus of investors see Trump as likely to temper the conflict as approval numbers sink and November’s midterm elections near.
Trump: U.S. could leave Iran ‘right now’ but staying longer so they can ‘never rebuild’

President Donald Trump’s comments followed reports that the Pentagon is sending up to 2,500 more Marines to the Middle East from San Diego.
The spring housing market is on, but mortgage rates just shot higher. Here’s what to know.

This spring’s housing market is on, but economic headwinds are pushing back most of the advantage that buyers have gained over the past year in affordability.
David Zaslav’s WBD-Paramount deal payout highlights new ‘golden parachutes’ for CEOs

WBD CEO David Zaslav could see a payout of more than $800 million after the Paramount Skydance merger.
Elizabeth Warren demands answers on costs, economic impact of ‘illegal and reckless war’

The liberal Democratic firebrand ripped President Donald Trump, whom she said has ‘dragged the United States into an illegal and reckless war.’
Brent oil prices could surge past record high if Iran war disruption persists, Goldman says

The attacks by Israel and Iran against energy infrastructure highlights that the market faces a supply risk beyond disruption to the Strait of Hormuz.
Treasury yields climb as fear grows that Fed rate cuts are off the table

U.S. Treasury yields jumped on Friday as investors anticipated inflationary pressures resulting from the Middle East war.
Tim Cook’s China visit reinforces country’s importance to Apple as global frictions rise

Tim Cook visited China for Apple’s 50th anniversary as the company enjoys a surge in iPhone sales while navigating rising geopolitical tensions.