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Coast Guard, FBI boarded Texas-bound commercial oil tanker to investigate cyberattack
Federal investigators confirmed malicious cyber activity aboard two foreign-flagged oil tankers bound for Texas. The FBI and U.S.
topicHere's the severance package Oracle offered laid-off US employees
Oracle is offering laid-off US employees four weeks of base salary plus one week for every year of service, with a maximum cap of
topicAmerica’s enthusiasm for weight-loss drugs is forcing employers to drop coverage
American employers are dropping coverage for weight-loss medications as high demand for these drugs increases costs. In Massachuse
topicThese are North America's best airports, according to JD Power's 2026 rankings
Tampa International is the top-ranked large airport in the 2026 J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey. Overall, travelers report
topicThe Startup That Built OpenAI’s Biggest Data Center Is Now Making Tiny Ones
AI infrastructure provider Crusoe has secured $3.9 billion in Series F funding, bringing the company's valuation to $30.9 billion.
topicExclusive | Congressional Democrats Take Aim at Private Equity’s Role in Medicine
Congressional Democrats introduced federal legislation to ban the corporate practice of medicine and strip private equity firms of
topicGet up to $50 off at Costco when ordering through DoorDash
Costco now offers same-day delivery across the United States through DoorDash. Members can order electronics, seasonal merchandise
topicBitcoin drops after US Senate blocks landmark crypto bill
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices declined after the US Senate failed a cloture vote on the Clarity Act, a landmark crypto regulatory bi
Nvidia CEO draws line on AI safety after alarming incidents: 'If it’s not ready, just hold it back'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged companies to hold back AI releases if they are not ready following a series of alarming incidents. T
topicExclusive | Exxon Is Nearing Preliminary Deal to Invest in Venezuela’s Oil Fields
ExxonMobil is nearing a preliminary agreement to invest in Venezuelan oil fields, specifically targeting a return to the Orinoco B
topic2 San Antonio billionaires make Forbes list of richest Americans
Forbes has identified two billionaires from San Antonio as the wealthiest individuals in the United States in its 2026 rankings. T
topicTreasury yields move lower after Fed kicks off hiking cycle
U.S. Treasury yields moved lower after the Federal Reserve initiated its interest rate hiking cycle. Markets showed renewed confid
topicScoop: U.S. open to discuss AI "shared risks" with China, Bessent says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the United States is open to discussing shared risks associated with artificial intel
topicNational Cheeseburger Day deals at McDonald's, Burger King, more
National Cheeseburger Day occurs on September 18, 2026, with several major fast food chains providing promotions. McDonald's and B
topicGM to Produce Patriot Missile Parts as U.S. Faces Critical Arms Shortage
GM Defense has delivered its first batch of components for Patriot interceptor missiles to Lockheed Martin. This partnership fast-
topicBank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high, flags concerns over inflation
The Bank of Japan increased its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, marking the highest level in 31 years. The centr
topicBOJ expected to hike rates by 25 basis points to fresh three-decade high: CNBC survey
The Bank of Japan increased its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%. This move establishes a 31-year high for borrowing costs.
topicArmy awards Lockheed $1.2B contract for PrSM Inc 2 system
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.21 billion contract for the Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 Early Operational Capa
topicSurging US Treasury yields are starting to spook investors
Rising US Treasury yields are pressuring stock valuations and driving capital out of the municipal bond market. Investors withdrew
topicHow Trump’s war on EVs derailed America’s auto-factory revival
President Trump's policies on trade, immigration, and electric vehicles have stalled the development of the Battery Belt and under
topicOil Futures Rise as More Oil Routes Are Obstructed
European Union finance ministers are weighing ways to tax energy companies, according to reports that attribute the move to surgin
topicThere’s a 100% Chance AI Agents Are Already Ruining the Internet
AI agents are now the largest users of the internet, fundamentally altering digital commerce and website structures. While some sc
topicThe Race to Develop More Medicines Like the New Pancreatic Cancer Drug
An international study indicates that an investigational blood test using AI and biomarkers may detect pancreatic cancer earlier.
topicHere’s why wages are falling behind inflation, an economic warning sign
Workers are seeing a decline in real wages as the cost of diesel and gas surges due to the war in Iran. European Central Bank offi