Walmart said Sunday it is bringing its shopping experience directly into Google's AI assistant, Gemini, letting customers discover products, build carts and purchase without leaving the chat.
Why it matters: This marks the latest step by the world's largest retailer in using AI to streamline shopping and checkout.
President Trump zeroed in on Cuba's regime in a flurry of Truth Social posts Sunday morning, demanding it negotiate "BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE."
The big picture: Since the stunning U.S. operation that captured Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, the administration has threatened new international interventions.
Axios' Jim VandeHei & Mike Allen write: We're taking a break from the chaos of news and life in January of 2026, and stepping back — way back — to think about where America stands on the 250th anniversaries of both Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" manifesto (Saturday) and the signing of our Declaration of Independence (July 4).
Doom and gloom often light up our screens. But that shouldn't — and doesn't — define us. Never forget: This is a great country with exceptional promise.
Why it matters: We're the most perfect, imperfect experiment in self-governance, freedom and progress in the history of humanity.
Our founders fled royalty, fought wars, formed a republic and a democracy, against all odds, all logic, all hope. They built the most powerful, prosperous, promising nation known to man.
The days of quiet quitting are over. Gen Z is navigating today's tough job market with side gigs.
Why it matters: Over half of Gen Z (57%) now have a side gig, compared to 21% of boomers and older, according to The Harris Poll, which dubbed them "America's first true 'side hustle' generation."
