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SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week
SpaceX has successfully placed Starship into Earth orbit for the first time, deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites during Flight 14
topicMeet the new wealthiest person in Ohio, according to latest Forbes report
Forbes released its 2026 Richest Person In Every State List, identifying the wealthiest residents across all 50 states. The report
topic‘Dammit, something has to happen’: White House preparing plan for 90-day diesel exports ban
President Trump maintains he made the right choice in securing a diesel deal with Vladimir Putin announced October 9. The move com
topicStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as US-Iran tensions resurface, Treasury yields jump
The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq declined as renewed tensions between the US and Iran drove oil prices higher and pushed Treasury yiel
topicRussians Snap Up Chinese E.V.s as Ukrainian Attacks Make Fuel Scarce
Russian motorists are increasingly replacing gasoline cars with Chinese electric vehicles and hybrids as Ukrainian drone strikes o
topicAmerica's truckers issue dire warning as soaring diesel costs threaten 'domino effect'
National average diesel prices have reached $6.32 per gallon, a more than 70% increase from last year that surpasses 2022 records.
topicWhat to Expect in Markets This Week: Big Bank Reports Fire Up Earnings Season; Inflation, Retail Sales Figures Land
U.S. markets enter a high-activity week as major financial institutions, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, report third-quarte
topicRobinhood is rolling out agentic AI trading accounts for the masses
Robinhood has expanded its agentic AI trading rollout to more than 150,000 users. These autonomous bots automate market research,
Brian Kemp suspends Georgia’s gas tax as Iran war squeezes drivers - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Governor Brian Kemp activated Georgia's price-gouging law following a state of emergency declaration on October 9 ahead of Hurrica
topicFeds declare record-setting cyclospora outbreak over
The CDC and FDA have closed the investigation into the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in US history. Regulators linked the parasi
topicOracle Stock Drops on Surprising Larry Ellison Announcement
Oracle stock dropped 8.8% on Wednesday, closing at $130.60 after hitting a low of $129.23. Trading volume spiked to 50,478,215 sha
topicStock futures are little changed as traders eye rising oil prices and rates: Live updates
Stock futures show mixed movement as oil prices climbing above $100 boost energy stocks while high bond yields pressure technology
topicStarbucks to close 2 Western New York stores in nationwide shutdown
Starbucks is reducing its US store footprint in 2026 to address underperforming locations and reassess customer demand and costs.
topicNvidia share buyback plan gets $150 billion boost
Nvidia announced a $150 billion increase to its stock buyback program on October 12, 2026, bringing the total authorization to $23
topicStock Market Today: Dow Opens Lower, Rejected Iran Truce Pushes Oil, Yields Higher
Wall Street indices are trading mixed on Monday. The S&P 500 remains near record highs because rising energy shares are balancing
topicMeta hires MongoDB CEO CJ Desai to lead enterprise unit. MongoDB shares crater
Meta Platforms hired MongoDB CEO Chirantan CJ Desai to lead the Meta Enterprise Platform, a new business pillar reporting to Mark
topicThe Walmart Deals event ends today — 40+ major last-chance discounts to shop now
The Walmart Deals event concludes today, October 17, 2026. Shoppers have a final window to access over 40 major discounts across c
topicTo counteract a spooky economy, America prepares to spend on Halloween candy
Americans may spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween costumes, candy, and decorations, though new data suggests a potential pul
topicAsian Stocks to Fall as Hot CPI Sparks US Selloff: Markets Wrap
Asian markets are selling off following US consumer price inflation data that exceeded expectations. The downturn is hitting the t
topicOnce-Hot AI Trade Leaves Korean Stocks Struggling for Buyers
South Korea's $4.3 trillion stock market is losing investor relevance as the global AI trade cools. The Kospi, which led global eq
topicSam Altman says Elon Musk is a ‘bully’ who only respects people who punch him back
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman describes Elon Musk as a bully who only respects people who punch him back. While Altman remains open to col
topicSickout devastates WA ferry system; Ferguson urges workers to return Tuesday
Governor Bob Ferguson has ordered a new evaluation of marine engineers' salaries to address pay disparities before union wage nego
topicNvidia says new tool can contain rogue AI agents in "milliseconds"
Nvidia launched the Open Agent Safety platform to stop autonomous AI agents from exceeding their permissions. The system uses a co
topicAlong Northern Border, 'Rhetoric That Has Inspired a Boycott'
Alberta voters will decide on October 19 whether the province should stay in Canada or initiate the legal process for a future sep