The official White House "company" page on LinkedIn received a brand refresh this week, replacing the traditional White House logo with a photo of President Trump.
Why it matters: It's another example of the Trump administration's social media trolling tactics, and it has resulted in his image showing up on former President Obama's LinkedIn page.
Department stores were left for dead, but they might have a future yet.
Why it matters: Once a staple of the American shopping landscape, the retail format has fallen on hard times with the bankruptcies of chains like Sears, Lord & Taylor and Stein Mart.
Most sovereign wealth funds follow a narrow path: invest to maximize returns. PIF is different. With its unique mandate, PIF seeks to deliver sustainable financial returns while also driving Saudi Arabia's economic transformation and shaping the future of the global economy.
Pfizer's CEO defended the safety and efficacy of its COVID vaccine and suggested President Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in its development.
Why it matters: Trump on Monday demanded that "Drug Companies justify the success of their various Covid Drugs" after having praised the shots as a "miracle" during his first term.
Dairy remains an enduring staple in the American kitchen, as habit and nostalgia keep consumers coming back for more. Strategic investment and innovation are shining a spotlight on dairy's long-standing role in wellness — breathing new life, and growth, into a category rooted in familiarity and function.
Just as shoppers had come to embrace Aldi's self-checkout stations, the grocer is removing them from multiple local stores.
Why it matters: Many lovedthe speed and autonomy offered by the stations, and they're taking to Reddit to complain about the removal almost as vociferously as they complained about their installation in 2023.
Newsmax on Wednesday filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against cable news rival Fox, alleging the network used unfair practices to illegally stifle competition among conservative cable networks.
Why it matters: The lawsuit alleges Fox News has used its viewership dominance to coerce pay-TV providers to sign exclusionary contracts that prevent cable networks like Newsmax from getting adequate distribution.
Telehealth startup Remedy Meds is acquiring rival Thirty Madison, in a deal valued at "north of $500 million," Remedy Meds CEO Haris Memon tells Axios.
Why it matters: The all-stock deal will create one of the largest direct-to-consumer health startups in terms of revenue, competing with Ro and Hims & Hers Health.
The U.S. is seeing an alarming rise in electric scooter injuries — particularly among children, according to data compiled by ERideHero, a consumer guide to electric micro-mobility.
Why it matters: E-scooters, despite their well-publicized boom and bust history, have become mainstream in many cities, yet lack the safety guardrails that govern other types of transportation.
Scott Kupor was the first employee at Andreessen Horowitz, hired back when it was just a couple tech vets hoping to raise a few hundred million dollars and never take board seats.
He'd spend the next 16 years as managing partner, even taking portfolio board seats of his own, and serving as chair of the National Venture Capital Association.
Kupor now is in a very different role, director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which is something akin to the federal government's HR department.
Taylor Swift's already intertwined relationship with the National Football League could score a touchdown at the 2026 Super Bowl.
The big picture: The wildly successful pop star, who recently got engaged to the Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce, will "maybe" perform in next year's Super Bowl halftime show, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a Today Show interview on Wednesday.
Macy's Inc. delivered its strongest comparable-store sales growth in 12 quarters, fueled by Bloomingdale's and remodeled Macy's stores, the retailer said Wednesday.
Why it matters: After shuttering 64 stores earlier this year, the chain is showing traction in its "A Bold New Chapter" turnaround plan, despite pressure from tariffs.
There may be less than meets the eye with Gazprom's announcement Tuesday of a major, binding deal to build a massive Russia-to-China natural gas pipeline.
Why it matters: The agreement — if borne out — is a diplomatic win for Moscow after years of stalled talks over the Power of Siberia 2 project.
Defense startup Vector has raised $61 million since its founding a little more than one year ago, its chief executive, Andy Yakulis, first told Axios.
Why it matters: The 150-person company, based in Salt Lake City, bills itself as a provider of modern warfare as a service, a deadly riff on the more widely known "as a service" model.
Laser-turret maker Aurelius Systemsplans to hire more people, build out its production lines and continue participating in U.S. military tests on the heels of a $10 million seed round.
Why it matters: The company is gaining traction as drone-counter-drone discussions, as well as talks about the sustainability of overhead defenses, reach a fever pitch.
Single-ticket purchases to professional sporting events have steadily increased in recent years, according to data from SeatGeek.
Why it matters: The ticket vendor says Gen Z and younger millennials are prioritizing "experience-first" spending habits, even if that means going solo.
Corporate America may be due for a multi-billion-dollar refund after a federal appeals court ruled that President Trump's sweeping global tariffs are unlawful.
Why it matters: The case will likely go to the Supreme Court, but if the ruling stands, corporations could be primed for billions in back pay —if they're willing to ask for it.
Gold surged to a fresh record high as stocks and bonds sold off to kick-start September.
Why it matters: Gold is not just a safe-haven asset. It's also not the U.S. dollar. Its rally reflects growing doubts among global investors about the greenback's long-term dominance.
Americans plan to spend 5% less this holiday season compared to last year — the first pullback since 2020 — as rising costs and tariff worries weigh on wallets, according to PwC's 2025 Holiday Outlook out Wednesday.
Why it matters: The squeeze is hitting gift budgets hardest, shifting dollars toward food and essentials.
China's leader Xi Jinping hosted Russia's Vladimir Putin, North Korea's Kim Jong-un and dozens of other leaders at the country's biggest-ever military parade on Wednesday morning local time.
The big picture: President Trump in D.C. suggested the trio may be conspiring against the U.S. during the event marking 80 years since Japan's formal surrender that ended World War II.
Millions of you, including my two boys, just started a new school year swamped by toxic politics, a tough job market, and tectonic AI shifts on campus and off.
It's easy to understand why stress, uncertainty and sadness are soaring.
Why it matters: I want to offer you a very different way to see the world awaiting you — one with a lot less impending doom. It's based on a belief I grow more certain of with each passing month:
Sierra, which builds custom AI agents for enterprise customer service, is nearing a deal for a $350 million financing round that values the two-year-old startup at $10 billion, a source tells Axios.
Why it matters: AI agents have been hot all year but the industry hasn't yet settled on a clear path for building and deploying them. Sierra is betting on a specialized approach optimized for support and customer service needs.
A federal appeals court reinstated Rebecca Slaughter, the Biden-appointed Federal Trade Commission commissioner whom President Trump fired, in a 2-1 decision on Tuesday.
The latest: The White House has indicated it will appeal the ruling in the Supreme Court.
