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A sweeping housing affordability bill becomes law without Trump's signature, promising major changes to the US housing market. Tensions with Iran continue to drive energy price uncertainty as Trump promotes 'Freedom Fuel' stations. Apple sues OpenAI, alleging systematic theft of trade secrets related to AI gadget development. Volkswagen unveils plans to slash half its model lineup amid plunging sales and a 26% drop in China deliveries. SK Hynix surges 13% in its Nasdaq debut, raising $26.5 billion in the biggest-ever foreign share sale in the US.

Housing affordability bill becomes law without Trump's signature

Housing affordability bill becomes law without Trump's signatureThe largest housing affordability bill in decades has become law after President Trump declined to sign it, allowing it to take effect without his approval. The legislation includes measures aimed at making homeownership more accessible and addressing supply shortages in the housing market. Experts say the bill could reshape the market by expanding subsidies and incentivizing new construction. However, implementation challenges and political divisions remain.

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Sweeping housing affordability bill becomes law, despite Trump’s delay. Here’s what it actually means for the housing market (CNN)
Largest housing affordability bill in decades becomes law without Trump's signature (NPR)
What’s in the Housing Bill That Just Became Law (NYT)

Iran tensions and Trump's 'Freedom Fuel' drive energy uncertainty

Iran tensions and Trump's 'Freedom Fuel' drive energy uncertaintyPresident Trump is promoting 'Freedom Fuel' stations offering cheap gas, but how they operate remains unclear. Gas prices have been volatile since the US and Israel launched military operations against Iran, disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's latest threat of 1,000 missiles against Iran adds further global fuel price uncertainty. Consumers face unpredictable costs at the pump as geopolitical tensions escalate.

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Trump promotes ‘Freedom Fuel’ stations that sell cheap gas. How they’re able to do so is unclear (CNN)
July 9, 2026 •Gas prices have fluctuated since the U.S. and Israel launched a war on Iran, which disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and left consumers unsure of what they'll pay at the pump. (NPR)
'1,000 missiles are locked, loaded': Trump's latest threat to Iran could hit fuel prices worldwide (Business Today)

Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft over AI gadgets

Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft over AI gadgetsApple has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of using stolen trade secrets to develop its upcoming AI gadgets. The suit alleges the scheme ran 'at every level' of OpenAI's organization and calls the theft just 'the tip of the iceberg.' Major outlets including BBC, AP News, and CNBC are covering the legal battle, which could reshape the competitive landscape of the AI hardware industry. OpenAI has not yet issued a formal response.

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Apple accuses OpenAI of using stolen trade secrets to create its upcoming AI gadgets in new lawsuit (CNN)
Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft, says scheme was 'at every level' (CNBC)
Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets (AP News)
Apple sues OpenAI, its employees claiming theft of trade secrets (BBC)
Apple sues OpenAI for alleged theft of confidential info — and says that’s just ‘the tip of the iceberg’ (MarketWatch)

Volkswagen to cut half its models as sales plunge in China

Volkswagen to cut half its models as sales plunge in ChinaVolkswagen has announced plans to slash its model lineup by half and reduce production capacity as sales continue to fall sharply. China deliveries dropped 26% year-on-year to their lowest level since 2010, highlighting the automaker's struggles in its largest market. The company has not confirmed job cuts but is restructuring to cut costs. The move reflects broader challenges facing legacy automakers amid the EV transition.

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Volkswagen to slash model lineup and shrink capacity — but no word on job cuts (CNBC)
Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands (AP News)
Volkswagen China deliveries see 26% drop year on year to lowest point since 2010 (SCMP)
Volkswagen to Slash Half Its Models as Sales Fall (NYT)

SK Hynix surges 13% in record $26.5 billion Nasdaq debut

SK Hynix surges 13% in record $26.5 billion Nasdaq debutSK Hynix soared 13% on its first day of trading on the Nasdaq, marking the biggest-ever foreign share sale in the United States at $26.5 billion. The company's chairman told CNBC that demand for its chips is 'enormous,' driven by the AI boom. The successful listing underscores strong investor appetite for semiconductor companies tied to AI infrastructure. The IPO is seen as a major milestone for South Korea's chip industry on the global stage.

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SK Hynix rises 13% in Nasdaq debut. Chairman tells CNBC 'demand is enormous' (CNBC)
Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn as shares surge in bumper US listing (BBC)
SK Hynix’s stock sees double-digit pop in Nasdaq debut (MarketWatch)
SK Hynix rallies in biggest-ever foreign share sale in US (Nikkei Asia)