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OpenAI Claims Its New Chips Can Outperform Nvidia Processors in Tests
OpenAI published the first benchmarks for its custom Jalapeño AI inference chip, claiming it achieves up to 1.9 times the efficien
topicInstagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial
Meta Platforms reached a settlement with US states to resolve claims regarding teen social media addiction. The company will pay u
topicCanadian retailers scramble to deal with ‘staggering’ U.S. tariffs
Canadian retailers and businesses are struggling to manage the effects of U.S. tariffs, which some describe as staggering. The tra
topicNew brands flock to Target’s post-Ulta beauty section
Target will launch its Beauty Studio concept nationwide on September 10, following a preview for influencers at LTK Con. The rollo
topicTrump signs order banning some foreign equipment from US energy grid
President Trump signed an executive order banning the acquisition and installation of electrical grid equipment from designated fo
topicApple Wallet Driver's License Feature Just Launched in Virginia
Virginia residents can add their state-issued driver's license or identification card to Apple Wallet as of August 26, 2026. The V
topicTarget faces renewed backlash after selling a Halloween costume with 'minstrel show features'
Target has removed a children's Halloween clown costume from its inventory and issued an apology following accusations that the pr
topicNvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, report says
Nvidia has reportedly reached a deal to acquire Hugging Face, an open-source AI model repository, for $12.9 billion. The acquisiti
US Probes Apex Logistics Over Alleged Nvidia AI Chip Smuggling
The US Bureau of Industry Security is investigating Singapore-based Apex Logistics for allegedly smuggling Nvidia AI chips and ser
topicNYPD investigating video of 3 people climbing out of sewer near Penn Station in New York City
Police in Wantagh, Long Island, are reviewing surveillance video of five men entering a storm drain. This incident occurred one we
topicBuc-ee’s CEO signals expansion shift away from blue states that ‘don’t appreciate’ chain
Buc-ee's will prioritize expansion into "conservative, business friendly" states for new locations. The Texas-based travel center
topicLaptop Fire on American Airlines Flight Injures at Least One Passenger
Up to five passengers suffered injuries after a laptop caught fire on American Airlines Flight 2398 traveling from Atlanta to Dall
topicTrump Told DOJ to Settle Live Nation Case After Meeting With CEO in Oval Office
President Trump ordered the Department of Justice to settle an antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. This directive
topicFamily offices are making a bullish bet on the stock market, according to CNBC Family Office Portfolio Tracker
Family offices shifted their investment strategies in the second quarter to increase holdings in public stocks. This bullish turn
topicOpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and 100 other companies call for action to defend against rogue AI
OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Anthropic, and Amazon led a coalition of over 100 companies in an open letter calling for a coordinated
topicF.A.A. Moves to Fire 2 Air Controllers at LaGuardia After Deadly Crash
The Federal Aviation Administration is moving to terminate two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport who left their posts e
topicAsian Stocks Set to Gain as Oil Extends Declines: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks are poised for gains as oil prices continue to decline. The Australian Dollar has reached a three-month high amid shi
topicCyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce tied to 3 more states, FDA says
The FDA has linked a nationwide cyclospora outbreak to recalled iceberg lettuce, with confirmed cases now spanning 20 states. Tota
topicMarvell Stock Falls as Big Expectations Outweigh Solid Earnings
Marvell Technology shares fell 8% after the company reported second-quarter fiscal year 2027 results. Although the firm achieved 3
topicOil prices steady as investors weigh impact of expanded US sanctions against Iran
Oil prices have steadied as investors assess the impact of expanded US sanctions against Iran. Brent and US West Texas Intermediat
topicDan Ives Has Message For Nvidia Stock Investors
Dan Ives, a prominent tech analyst, remains optimistic about the AI trade, describing it as only being in its 'third inning.' He b
topicFDA Approves Drug for Pancreatic Cancer in Milestone for Treatment of Deadly Disease
The FDA has approved Rasonque, a once-daily pill from Revolution Medicines, for treating advanced pancreatic cancer. The drug targ
topicStock Market Today: Dow Gains 500 Points; SpaceX Snaps A Losing Streak, Bitcoin Pops
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 500 points on Friday as stocks recovered from a volatile week. This surge followed two conse
topicSweltering heat wave to grip Southern California next week
A severe heat wave is gripping Southern California with record-setting temperatures reported on Wednesday. The National Weather Se