Energy at stake: President Donald Trump is expected to press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to support an energy truce with Russia during their Tuesday meeting at the U.N. General Assembly, amid continued Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. Trump has said the attacks have disrupted Russian diesel production and contributed to global fuel-supply pressures, while U.S. retail diesel prices have climbed above $6.50 per gallon. Zelenskyy said Ukraine is open to de-escalation if Russia stops targeting Ukraine’s energy sector, critical infrastructure and food exports, as both sides continue attacks on energy facilities. CNBC has the full story.
Stronger performance: Anthropic and OpenAI have released new AI models, Claude Opus 5.5 and GPT-6 Sol and Luna, with both companies emphasizing stronger performance and a noticeable shift toward shorter, clearer and less repetitive responses. The models are also being marketed as faster, cheaper and more capable at complex tasks such as coding. The releases come as AI leaders face questions about whether calls to slow the pace of AI development are compatible with continued rapid model launches. Inc. has the full story.
Gap’s pop pivot: Gap Inc. is partnering with new boy band Just Your Type as part of a broader strategy to connect its fashion brands with entertainment and popular culture through music, mall performances, a docuseries and a co-designed clothing line. CEO Richard Dickson calls the approach “fashiontainment,” building on his efforts to revive Gap through new product categories, high-profile creative talent and partnerships beyond traditional apparel. The strategy comes as Gap’s sales and stock have improved, but the company faces risks if it expands its brand into too many unrelated products or partnerships. The Wall Street Journal has the full story.
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