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OpenAI cuts off Cursor's AI models, deepening feud with Musk
OpenAI will terminate its partnership with Cursor on November 12, removing access to its AI coding models. The decision follows th
topicThe Roth Conversion Deadline Is Dec. 31, but the Tax Bill Comes Due Jan. 15. Retirees Who Don't Prepay Get Hit With a Penalty on Top.
Retirees converting traditional IRAs to Roth accounts must meet a December 31 deadline, with tax payments due by January 15. Failu
topicGap shares jump 9% after company names new Old Navy CEO to revive struggling brand
Gap shares rose as much as 24.1% following the appointment of marketing veteran Michael Francis as CEO of Old Navy. The leadership
topicAnalyst Says the Worst Month for Stocks Since 1950 Is Setting Up Wrong This Year
Financial analysts are warning of a possible downturn in September, a period historically known as the worst month for stocks sinc
topicUnsealed court documents reveal State Farm saved $1.4 billion as weather, roof claims worsened
State Farm saved $1.4 billion as weather and roof claims worsened, according to unsealed court documents. A judge lifted a protect
topicThe Fed confronts a powerful new economic force
The Federal Reserve is closely tracking artificial intelligence as a significant economic force. Fed officials are analyzing how A
topicBLS revises U.S. job growth down 79,000 in benchmark update
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revised down U.S. job growth by 79,000 in its benchmark update. This revision suggests the lab
topicJapan spent record $96.5 billion to support yen over past month, ministry data shows
Japan's government spent a record amount, reported between $96.5 billion and $98.7 billion, to support the yen over the past month
Big hemp is betting Republicans roll over on ‘diet weed’ ban to avoid shutdown
The US Senate is under pressure to reconsider a ban on hemp-derived THC, also known as 'diet weed', as it returns from break. Indu
topicWhat’s really driving recalls of cars at risk of bursting into flames? It’s not EVs.
Recent recalls and "park outside" warnings for fire risk primarily involve vehicles with internal combustion engines, not electric
topicExclusive | Vanguard Buys Wealth Management Platform Altruist in $4 Billion Deal
Vanguard Group agreed to acquire Culver City-based digital custody and wealth tech platform Altruist on August 26. The deal provid
topicPopular dog food recalled over potential contamination - WGN-TV
Multiple dog food brands have been recalled across the US and Canada due to potential contamination with metal and salmonella. Pet
topicA Fan-Favorite McDonald's Menu Item Is Back & Customers Have One Demand: ‘Make It Permanent’
McDonald's has quietly brought back a fan-favorite snack that was discontinued two years ago. The item returns as a limited-time o
topicIf a Bear Market Is Coming, History Says the Smartest Investors Are All Making This 1 Move Right Now
Investors are preparing for a potential bear market as some analysts warn of a perfect storm for a crash. While nearly half of inv
topicHe beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?
Meta has agreed to a $17.1 billion settlement to resolve claims regarding its social media platforms. The deal includes financial
topic58-year-old casual restaurant chain shut down 163 locations
Red Lobster is shutting down 163 restaurants across its casual dining chain. The closures include multiple sites in Alabama, where
topicBusinesses are getting tariff refunds. Why aren't consumers getting their cut?
American businesses are receiving billions of dollars in tariff refunds following a Supreme Court ruling. While these payouts have
topicCathie Wood buys $53 million of popular semiconductor stock
Cathie Wood has invested $53 million into a popular semiconductor stock as part of a broader portfolio shift. ARK Invest increased
topicBeer bandits swipe PBR truck hauling 50,000 cans in California, leaving brand pleading for help
Thieves stole a truck carrying Pabst Blue Ribbon beer out of Montclair, California. Reports on the cargo volume vary, with some so
topicTrump Administration Working on AI Rule to Curb China’s Remote Access to Chips
The Trump administration is developing a new AI rule designed to prevent China from accessing advanced semiconductors via remote c
topicPodiatrists Love These Shoes from Hoka and New Balance—They’re Up to 50% Off, but Selling Fast
REI is holding a massive Labor Day sale featuring 11,613 items, including discounts on brands such as Hoka, Brooks, Patagonia, and
topicThe AI-slop menu is disgusting and, sadly, makes perfect sense
Restaurants and vendors are increasingly using AI-generated imagery for menus and promotional materials, leading to public critici
topic2 LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work an hour early before deadly crash, AP source says
The Federal Aviation Administration is moving to terminate two air traffic controllers who left their posts before a deadly collis
topicThe 'choose your own adventure' earnings: Why retailers are handling tariff refunds so differently
Major retailers are receiving tariff refunds but applying the funds to their balance sheets in conflicting ways. Walmart is reduci