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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.

Quartz has published an explainer on country music, covering the genre and its appeal. Beyond the headline, no specific developments, artists or events are detailed in the available information, so it is unclear what prompted the piece or what angle it takes.

Forbes Advisor has published its ranking of the 8 best banks in America for 2026. The list, picked up by business outlets including Quartz, is drawing attention from consumers comparing fees, rates and services ahead of the new year. Details of which banks made the list have not been widely shared in coverage so far.

Property data firm ATTOM has identified which housing markets are most vulnerable to a downturn, with its ranking published by Quartz. The report points to areas where high costs, unaffordability and economic exposure leave local markets most exposed if conditions worsen. Homebuyers, sellers and investors are watching such lists closely amid uncertainty over interest rates and cooling demand.

Quartz outlines six fitness trends expected to define how people work out in 2026, pointing to shifts in training styles and exercise habits heading into the new year. The piece is drawing attention as readers look ahead to next year's fitness plans and the industry anticipates changes in gym culture and home workouts.

The American College of Sports Medicine has released its annual survey ranking the top 10 fitness trends expected to shape 2026. The widely followed list, published with Quartz coverage, guides gyms, trainers and health professionals in planning programs and equipment for the year ahead.

SpaceX is renaming its artificial intelligence unit to SpaceXSI, a change reported by Quartz and linked to a broader rebranding push associated with Donald Trump. The move ties Elon Musk's space company more closely to the political branding effort, and it is drawing attention because of Musk's high-profile role in the Trump administration and the growing importance of AI to his business empire.

Elon Musk has again crossed the trillion-dollar wealth threshold after a sharp rise in SpaceX's valuation boosted the value of his stake in the rocket company. Business and finance outlets including Quartz and Yahoo Finance are covering the milestone, which comes as investor interest in SpaceX and its Starship and satellite ventures continues to climb.

Quartz has published a ranking of the best cities to buy a home in 2026, based on two factors: housing affordability and local job growth. The list is aimed at buyers weighing where property is cheapest against where employment prospects are strongest. No further details about the top-ranked cities were available.

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.

Quartz highlights the most stable housing markets in the United States — the places where home prices have historically held their value and rarely dropped, even during downturns. The list is drawing interest from buyers and investors weighing where to purchase property with less risk of losing value amid elevated mortgage rates and uncertain national price trends.

Nestlé has signed the biggest international sponsorship deal in NBA history, according to a report by Quartz. The agreement makes the Swiss food and beverage giant the league's most prominent commercial partner outside North America, underscoring how major consumer brands are investing heavily in basketball's global expansion. Details of the financial terms, the markets covered, and how the partnership will be activated have not yet been made fully clear.

Quartz has published a ranking of the five US states with the strongest economies in 2026 and the five with the weakest. The ranking fuels the ongoing debate about economic divergence between states, as growth, jobs and living costs vary sharply across the country heading into the new year.

Quartz has published a ranking of the best and worst state economies across the United States, comparing how the 50 states are performing. The roundup gives readers a snapshot of where economic growth, jobs and business conditions are strongest and weakest, fueling debate over which states are managing their economies well and which are falling behind.

Quartz has published an explanation of how it built its ranking of US state economies, including the methodological choices that did not work as intended. The piece walks through the data and decisions behind the ranking and acknowledges its limitations, an unusual degree of transparency for economic league tables.

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.

A new ranking published by Quartz assesses which countries are best prepared for the AI-driven economy in 2026. The list ranks nations on their readiness, drawing attention to how governments and economies are positioned as artificial intelligence reshapes industries and labour markets. Readers are weighing where their countries stand and what factors drive AI preparedness.

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.

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.

OpenAI has hired its new head of European sales from Cursor, the AI coding startup backed by SpaceX-linked investors, according to a Quartz report. The move signals OpenAI's push to expand its commercial footprint across Europe as competition for enterprise AI customers intensifies. Details on the exact role and start date have not been disclosed.

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.

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.

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.