Trump lifts restrictions on Anthropic's Claude models after cybersecurity alarm

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s latest versions of its Claude chatbot, ending a weekslong ban tied to cybersecurity concerns.

Federal Reserve emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) – New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Donald Trump has sought.

Survey shows Japan's business sentiment improving for 5th straight quarter

TOKYO (AP) – Business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers has improved for a fifth straight quarter, the Bank of Japan said in its quarterly “tankan” survey released Wednesday.

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

Trump insists he doesn't manage his investments after $1.2B crypto earnings disclosure

Trump insists he doesn’t manage his investments after $1.2B crypto earnings disclosure

Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price fixing claims

NEW YORK (AP) – The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states reached settlement agreements with three major egg producers this week to resolve allegations that the companies illegally colluded for years to raise prices, including when the cost soared to record highs last year.

US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact

WASHINGTON (AP) – Tourists from Chattanooga check into beach resorts in Cancun. Canadian auto parts feed factories in the American Midwest – and vice versa. Happy hour revelers raise glasses of Mexican tequila and mezcal at bars in Seattle.

Iran war turns Asia toward diversifying energy supplies

BANGKOK (AP) – Asian nations hit hard by the Iran war’s price shocks are rushing to diversify and strengthen their energy security, potentially undermining their commitments to curb climate change.

Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year

Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year