BUSINESSU.S. Job Market Pushes Past Shocks and StrainsEmployers added 172,000 jobs in May, adding to a vigorous pace of hiring in recent months. But wage growth is not keeping up with higher prices and consumers remain pessimistic.NY Times·June 5, 2026
BUSINESSCrypto mutiny on Strategy: Shorts target 'MSTR' in bitcoin bloodbathFlows around Strategy (MSTR) and the company's variable-rate preferred stock STRC are turning bearish this week.CNBC·June 5, 2026
BUSINESSTrump admin’s cancellation of wind energy projects causes business turmoilSeven northeastern states have sued US gov't for paying TotalEnergies to withdraw from offshore wind projects.Al Jazeera·June 5, 2026
BUSINESSAs VC-backed e-bike startups went bankrupt, bootstrapped Lectric grewLectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months.TechCrunch·June 5, 2026
BUSINESSAs VC-backed e-bike startups went bankrupt, bootstrapped Lectric grewLectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months.TechCrunch·June 5, 2026
BUSINESSMira Murati steps back into the spotlight, carefullyIn the current environment, remaining heads down has diminishing returns; at some point, you have to make some noise just to remind the market you exist.TechCrunch·June 5, 2026
BUSINESSMira Murati steps back into the spotlight, carefullyIn the current environment, remaining heads down has diminishing returns; at some point, you have to make some noise just to remind the market you exist.TechCrunch·June 5, 2026
BUSINESSThe Motley Fool Promo Code: $200 Off on Stock Advisor June 2026Scale your portfolio for less with these verified The Motley Fool membership discounts, stock advisor promo codes, and Epic Bundle deals.Wired·June 5, 2026
BUSINESSMore than 100,000 cockroaches worth $200,000 seized from NSW breeder in record-breaking bust<p>The invertebrates were likely destined for the pet trade, including as reptile food</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/05/tax-changes-labor-coalition-politics-housing-prices-nsw-pharmacists-trump-tariffs-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for The Guardian·June 5, 2026
BUSINESSAs Trump Toughens Rules on Cuba’s Economy, Hotel Chains WithdrawThe Trump administration’s efforts to tighten the economic noose on Cuba appear to be working, as more international firms announced they would leave the island.NY Times·June 5, 2026
BUSINESSI wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about itNPR reported on new federal investigations examining the former Congressman's bets on the prediction market site Kalshi. Then he threatened the NPR reporter who broke the story.NPR·June 4, 2026
BUSINESSTrump says Pulte won't be permanent national intelligence directorTrump's comment came two days after he tapped Bill Pulte, who leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting DNI to replace Tulsi Gabbard.CNBC·June 4, 2026