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on January 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm Google Bets on AI-Based Shopping With New AI Agents for Retailers​Belle Lin

The search giant is making its first foray into the agentic commerce market with AI tools for retailers. Meanwhile, major chains are already preparing for the wave of AI agent-based shopping.

The search giant is making its first foray into the agentic commerce market with AI tools for retailers. Meanwhile, major chains are already preparing for the wave of AI agent-based shopping.

on January 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm Walmart Expanding Drone Delivery to Hundreds More Stores​Liz Young

Largest retailer in U.S. plans to offer aerial delivery at 270 stores by end of next year.

Largest retailer in U.S. plans to offer aerial delivery at 270 stores by end of next year.

on January 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm The Signal Chat Where Silicon Valley Is Plotting Against California’s Billionaire Tax​Emily Glazer

Tech elite exchange criticism and tips about a wealth-tax proposal that has sent some billionaires shopping for homes elsewhere.

Tech elite exchange criticism and tips about a wealth-tax proposal that has sent some billionaires shopping for homes elsewhere.

on January 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm Democratic groups see a wave of Democrat physicians running for Congress, with many targeting competitive House seats this fall​Anvee Bhutani

Physician candidates for seats in Washington also cite patients’ worries about healthcare costs and coverage.

Physician candidates for seats in Washington also cite patients’ worries about healthcare costs and coverage.

on January 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm Maduro’s Crypto-Backed Oil Deals Put Tether at Center of Venezuela Money Drama​Vicky Ge Huang

The stablecoin served as a tool to avoid sanctions and a lifeline for everyday citizens.

The stablecoin served as a tool to avoid sanctions and a lifeline for everyday citizens.

on January 10, 2026 at 2:44 pm Avelo to End ICE Deportation Flights, Close Hubs​Dean Seal

The airline said the flights didn’t deliver consistent revenue to offset the costs.

The airline said the flights didn’t deliver consistent revenue to offset the costs.