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Brent Climbs Above $105 on U.S.-Iran Escalation Fears as Talks Show Little Sign of Progress
Oil prices are fluctuating as markets weigh geopolitical instability against domestic supply data. Prices rose as traders feared p
topicSeattle Votes 7-2 to Restrict Algorithmic Grocery Pricing
The Seattle City Council voted 7-2 to ban large grocery store chains from using artificial intelligence and personal customer data
topicBentley tests wealthy buyers' interest in going electric with first EV
Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first electric vehicle, to gauge interest among luxury buyers. The 876-hp SUV will be manufac
topicSchneider Electric to Launch Bid for Shelly Group in $1.4 Billion Deal
Schneider Electric is launching a $1.4 billion bid to acquire smart device firm Shelly Group. The two companies have entered into
topicElizabeth Holmes to Be Moved From Prison to Halfway House in 2027
Elizabeth Holmes will move from a minimum-security prison to a halfway house in August 2027. The former Theranos CEO is currently
topicI tested ChatGPT-6 vs Claude Opus 5.5 with 5 everyday prompts
OpenAI and Anthropic have released new AI models, GPT-6 and Claude Opus 5.5, focusing on lower costs and increased performance. Op
topicGlobal debt tops $365 trillion as economists sound alarm over 'vicious cycle'
Global debt has surpassed $365 trillion, triggering warnings from economists and international bodies about a vicious cycle of bor
topicDoorDash Spent $1.4 Million Trying to Stop Mamdani From Becoming Mayor. Now We Know Why.
DoorDash will pay a record $131.5 million settlement to resolve claims that it underpaid New York City delivery workers. The compa
Tech giant CEO announces she will attend Trump-Xi state dinner
President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping featuring a group of tech executives and billionaires w
topicBeloved 'Frugal Fannie's' closing after more than four decades
Frugal Fannie's is closing its Massachusetts fashion warehouse located in Westwood. The store operated for 43 years before this de
topicAri Emanuel Is Finally Getting Around to Watching Entourage
Media mogul and superagent Ari Emanuel is releasing a memoir detailing his three-decade career in Hollywood. The account covers hi
topicIced coffee, tattoos, thank-you notes: The shifting do’s and don’ts of job interviews
Recruiters warn that bringing iced coffee to job interviews may negatively impact hiring chances, particularly for Gen Z candidate
topicIonQ Stock Surges After Inking Quantum Computing Deal With Nvidia
IonQ shares increased after the company announced a quantum computing partnership with Nvidia and a technical breakthrough in quan
topicMore than 167,000 pounds of meat with false inspection labels recalled nationwide
The USDA has issued a nationwide recall for more than 167,000 pounds of raw beef, pork, and goat products. The agency declared the
topicMarket sees next Fed hike in October, following Barr comments and hot inflation reading
Financial markets expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in October following a hot inflation reading and comments fro
topicClassic diner chain operator files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Asani Restaurant Group, the parent company of Buttermilk Eatery, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing comes as the brea
topicRoyal Caribbean Stock Plummets 12% Following $3 Billion Deal With Sandals Resorts
Royal Caribbean shares fell 12% following the acquisition of a stake in Sandals Resorts for $3 billion. The transaction grants the
topicAldi is cutting prices on a third of its products. Here's when
Aldi is reducing prices on a third of its product line to provide customer relief amid inflation and competitive pressure. The gro
topicCaesars shareholders approve $17.6B Fertitta buyout
Caesars Entertainment shareholders approved a takeover bid from Fertitta. Most sources value the deal at $17.6 billion, though one
topicBig Banks Say They’re Uneasy About People Shopping via AI Agents
Large financial institutions are expressing concern over the rise of AI shopping agents, citing increased risks of scams, fraud, a
topicTennessee school busses grind to a halt as Trump policy takes hold
National diesel prices have reached $6.51 a gallon due to the Iran war, causing operational disruptions for school districts acros
topicUS oil industry pushes back against proposed diesel export ban
The US oil and gas industry is launching a campaign to defeat a proposed ban on diesel exports. The White House is preparing a 90-
topicGet paid to charge, a free charger, *and* save the grid with a new GM EV in CA
General Motors and PG&E have introduced the Smart Charge Bundle to increase electric vehicle affordability for buyers in Californi
topicTrump sells tens of millions in AI, tech shares, led by Microsoft
Donald Trump disclosed more than 1,100 trades made by his money managers during July. The activity focused heavily on big tech and