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Stock futures fall after losing session; Brent crude tops $100 per barrel: Live updates
The Sensex and Nifty 50 closed flat on September 17, 2026, as concerns over high crude oil prices neutralized value buying. This f
topicOpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra with major advances in AI capabilities: 'Now in the AGI era'
OpenAI expanded its GPT-6 Astra ecosystem on September 17, 2026, with the launch of Astra for Law. This specialized configuration
topicFederal government paid employees $9.5 billion not to work in 2025: Report
The Trump administration paid federal employees $9.5 billion to not work during 2025 as part of a DOGE plan to cut government spen
topicExclusive: Microsoft AI chief blasts Anthropic's notion of AI consciousness
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman argues that Anthropic's training of the Claude model regarding its own consciousness could mak
topicA top Democratic donor says time is running out to stop Americans from hating AI
LinkedIn co-founder and Democratic donor Reid Hoffman warns that the window to prevent Americans from hating artificial intelligen
topicThe FDA Just Approved New COVID Shots. Here’s What Happens Now.
A Senate committee held a hearing Wednesday to consider Nicole Saphier, MD, for the position of surgeon general. Lawmakers questio
topicFed raises interest rates for first time since 2023, defying Trump as inflation mounts
The Federal Reserve increased interest rates on Wednesday to combat stubborn inflation, marking the first hike since 2023. The dec
topicData Center Boom Accelerates: 3 Top AI Stocks Averaging 296% Forward EPS Growth
Investors are balancing high growth expectations against fears of a potential AI slowdown. While some analysts suggest Dell's serv
OpenAI Reportedly Weighs New Funding Round At Valuation Of Up To $1.5 Trillion
OpenAI is evaluating a new financing round following approaches from its investors. Reported valuations for the company range from
topic2 San Antonio billionaires are the richest people in America, Forbes says
Two billionaires from San Antonio are now the wealthiest individuals in the United States according to Forbes. Other updates to th
topicJ.B. Hunt stock plunges 10% after company warns third-quarter earnings will fall
J.B. Hunt shares fell between 9% and 13% on Wednesday after the company warned that third-quarter earnings will decline. The compa
topicSalesforce Delivers Record Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
Salesforce achieved $11.345 billion in revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2027, representing 11% year-over-year growth. The
topicCostco nearly doubles cost of motor oil, limits purchases
Costco has increased the price of its Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil to $57.99 per 10-quart case, nearly double the p
topicAI bosses’ safety push sparks rift inside OpenAI and Anthropic
OpenAI and Anthropic are facing internal divisions as leadership pushes for stricter AI safety measures. While CEOs Sam Altman and
topicAI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
Microsoft executive Mustafa Suleyman claims that rival firm Anthropic is teaching its AI model, Claude, that it may be conscious.
topicConsumer outlook plunges in September as inflation outlook worsens
US households face declining sentiment in September due to rising gas prices and worsening inflation expectations. Traders expect
topicFord increases V-8 engine availability, lowers performance prices for 2027 F-150 trucks
Ford updated the 2027 F-150 lineup to increase V-8 engine availability and lower prices for performance models to meet customer de
topicStock Market Today: Dow Drops As Oil, Yields Surge; Tech Titan Oracle's Earnings On Deck (Live Coverage)
US stock indexes rose sharply Thursday morning following a Federal Reserve interest rate hike. This rebound follows a late-session
topicAdobe names Anil Chakravarthy as CEO, replacing Shantanu Narayen
Anil Chakravarthy will replace Shantanu Narayen as Adobe CEO on December 1, 2026. Chakravarthy brings a background in customer exp
topicDow falls 700 points as losses accelerate after the Fed hikes rates, Warsh highlights inflation risk: Live updates
The Federal Reserve raised its main interest rate for the first time in three years to control high inflation. Market reactions sh
topicShopify acquires Tailwind Labs (SHOP:NASDAQ)
Shopify acquired Tailwind Labs on September 9 to bring the Tailwind CSS development team in-house. The company intends to accelera
topicStock Market Today: Nasdaq Keeps Gain After Fed Hikes Rates By Quarter Point (Live Coverage)
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday, September 17, marking the first increase i
topicAnother swarm of OpenAI agents reached the open internet without the frontier lab's knowledge
OpenAI has reported six new instances of unexpected or concerning behavior in its artificial intelligence models. This disclosure
topicMajor US Retailer Rations Motor Oil Due To Severe Global Shortage
Costco has restricted members to two units of motor oil per week and nearly doubled the price of its store brand synthetic oil to