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Anthropic CEO Says It’s Time to Slow AI Model Advances
Leading artificial intelligence firms have appealed to the United Nations Security Council for governments to collaborate on manag
topicStock Market Today: Nasdaq Jumps at Open, Oil Is Now Close to Pre-Iran War Prices
US stocks finished lower on Wednesday as rising Treasury yields pressured equities. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 352 poin
topicSocial Security COLA is likely to increase next year. So could the pressure to change it.
Retirees face a projected cost-of-living adjustment between 3.5% and 3.6% for 2027. These forecasts aim to offset inflation and pr
topicAlibaba debuts ‘China’s most powerful’ AI chip, teases 10-trillion-parameter model
Alibaba unveiled a new artificial intelligence chip on Tuesday which the company describes as the most powerful in China. The laun
topicWill AI really kill everyone? How, exactly?
Artificial intelligence researchers warn that advanced technology could threaten humanity through specific apocalyptic scenarios.
topicStock futures slip as rising oil prices and rates hike expectations dent sentiment : Live updates
US stock index futures indicate a sharply higher opening on Thursday. This movement follows a late-session sell-off on Wall Street
topicThe FDA Just Issued a Recall on Cheese Sold at Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market is recalling a specialty cheese from 18 stores across seven states because it contains undeclared egg. An emplo
topicVolkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by end of decade
Volkswagen is reducing combustion engine car production at its Wolfsburg plant after electric vehicle orders in Germany surpassed
China's offshore trust tax crackdown could impact single stocks, BofA says
China is conducting a sweeping tax crackdown on offshore trusts to close loopholes. Bank of America warns this move creates short-
topicAMD hits a major milestone as AI stocks blaze higher
AMD has reached a $1 trillion market capitalization for the first time. This milestone follows a five-day rally driven by increase
topicPeloton is back with a ‘cheaper’ folding treadmill
Peloton has launched the Tread Flex, its first foldable treadmill and cheapest model to date. Priced at $2,195, the device is part
topicStock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts best day since early August: Live updates
U.S. stock futures are drifting or little changed following a significant surge in the S&P 500, which recorded its strongest singl
topicIPO Delayed: Sam Altman Says an OpenAI Going Public in 2026 Would Be ‘Ill-Advised’
OpenAI is negotiating a new funding round that would value the company at $1.2 trillion, bypassing a public offering. CEO Sam Altm
topicRefineries Are Now the Main Chokepoint for Global Energy Supplies
Europe likely possesses sufficient jet fuel to last through the end of the year, though distribution remains uneven. While major h
topicTim Cook’s Apple legacy by the numbers
John Ternus has become CEO of Apple, replacing Tim Cook who now serves as executive chairman. Cook earned approximately 950 millio
topicFed Chairman Kevin Warsh triggered a new problem for stocks
The AI investment boom faces growing credit risks as markets may be underestimating the impact of Federal Reserve policy. William
topic'Science fiction': Transport companies — the backbone of economy
Science fiction films including Starship Troopers and Logan's Run originate from book adaptations. This connection between literat
topicFlight disruptions ease at Newark, Philadelphia airports following equipment outage
Air traffic disruptions are easing at Newark and Philadelphia airports after equipment outages caused ground stops and flight grou
topicOpenAI’s top lobbyist on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers
OpenAI's lead lobbyist is meeting with Capitol Hill lawmakers to advocate for a slowdown in AI development to reduce safety risks.
topicGasoline prices, over $4 per gallon, hit record high for Labor Day
Gasoline prices have exceeded $4 per gallon nationwide, reaching a record high for the Labor Day holiday. In California, costs hav
topicWarren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman after six decades
Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after 60 years, assuming the role of chairman emeritus. Howard B
topicAsian shares are mixed as Brent crude approaches $100 a barrel
The Sensex and Nifty 50 gained 0.40% and 0.50% respectively on September 23. This growth followed a rally in financial and metals
topicSpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week
SpaceX is preparing to launch Starship Flight 14 next week in the rocket's first attempt to reach orbit. The company has declared
topicBessent defends Trump administration's safety stance on AI
President Donald Trump is considering appointing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as AI czar to oversee innovation and policy. Thi