Why it matters: That simple TikTokjingle, posted by Tacoma creator Romeo Bingham, went from phone screens to a nationally televised commercial in days, underscoring how brands now race to scale organic creator moments that often originate on social media.
Grab your corded headphones:People are snapping up Apple's retired MP3 players for nostalgia and a break from smartphones.
The big picture: For younger generations especially, the comeback is part of a broader return to offline devices and hobbies, driven by digital burnout.
The small bloc of Republicans who have publicly broken with President Trump on trade policy aren't the only ones thrilled about the Supreme Court overturning his global tariffs, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Cracks in GOP support for protecting Trump's trade barriers had already grown significant by the time of the ruling, and Republicans tell Axios a "messy" full-scale revolt on the issue was just around the corner.
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs but was silent on whether that money must be refunded — leaving the $175 billion question to an obscure trade court.
Why it matters: If you're a business — or even a consumer — hoping for some kind of tariff refund, somehow, from somewhere, prepare to wait years for any decisions to be made.
The Motion Picture Association on Friday sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance, alleging the Chinese tech giant has been involved in "pervasive and widespread infringement" of its members' intellectual property, according to a copy of the letter obtained by Axios.
Why it matters: It marks the first time the MPA, which represents all of the major Hollywood studios, has sent a cease-and-desist letter to a major AI firm.
Businesses are the big winners from the Supreme Court ruling invalidating President Trump's global tariffs after a bruising year in which the duties bludgeoned bottom lines and prompted price hikes.
Why it matters: The ruling tees up a fight over corporate refunds — a potential windfall for companies that paid extra costs to import goods under the Trump tariff regime, though nothing is guaranteed.
The Supreme Court struck down a suite of President Trump's tariffs on Friday, a historic blow to the administration's economic agenda.
The big picture: In a rare rebuke of Trump's power, the nation's highest court said many of the administration's tariffs were illegal. The 6-3 ruling sets a new boundary for what policies presidents can impose without congressional approval.
Yoonie Joung, president and CEO of Samsung Electronics North America, explains how the company is strengthening U.S. manufacturing and supply chains, and what that means for the technology American consumers use every day.
The U.S. economy grew at only a moderate pace in the final months of 2025, as GDP rose at a 1.4% annual rate amid a steep pullback in federal spending.
Why it matters: Growth decelerated at the end of the year in the broadest measure of economic activity, as job creation slowed sharply. But two recent drivers of growth — consumer spending and business investment — remained robust.
