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The Trump administration's rollback of fuel economy standards is projected to save US automakers about $60 billion in technology costs, according to Quartz. By easing requirements that would have pushed manufacturers to develop more fuel-efficient vehicles, the change reduces spending on advanced engines, electric drivetrains and efficiency tech. The move is likely to renew debate over emissions, consumer fuel costs and the pace of the auto industry's shift toward electrification.

Consumer Reports has published a ranking of the 10 best fiber internet providers for 2026, carried by outlets including Quartz. The list evaluates home fiber services on factors such as speed, reliability and customer satisfaction. It offers consumers guidance as fiber continues expanding across the US, though detailed provider names were not included in the available coverage.

Amazon Web Services has signed a licensing deal worth more than $1 billion with Synopsys for chip design technology, according to news reports carried by Quartz and Yahoo Finance. The agreement underscores AWS's push to develop its own custom silicon for data centers and cloud services, deepening its reliance on Synopsys's chip design tools amid the broader AI-driven semiconductor race.

Quartz has published a roundup of four of the most extreme travel adventure destinations, drawing on a Reader's Digest feature. The piece highlights places that push travellers to their physical limits, from remote wilderness to harsh climates. It is being shared across social platforms as interest in off-the-beaten-path and high-thrill travel experiences continues to grow among adventure seekers.

Quartz has published a beginner's guide laying out seven key things to know before starting a vegetable garden from scratch. The piece walks new gardeners through the basics of planning and planting their first vegetable patch, part of ongoing seasonal interest in home food growing.

Fundstrat managing director Mark Newton analyzed stock market chart patterns following the latest US inflation data. His technical take was carried by Yahoo Finance and Quartz, weighing how prices and indexes are positioned now that investors have fresh consumer price numbers. Traders are parsing whether the data clears the way for further gains or signals a pullback.

The European Union is considering releasing 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from reserves, according to a report by Quartz. The move would aim to ease fuel supply pressures and stabilise energy prices across the bloc amid ongoing market strain. Details on timing and conditions of the release remain limited.

Alibaba is in early-stage negotiations to supply solar power to a data center in Spain, according to a report by Quartz. The move would align the Chinese e-commerce and cloud computing group with the wider industry push to run data centers on renewable energy as demand for computing capacity and sustainability commitments both grow.