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Oxford Economics: the AI boom is lifting global trade, with ~60% of US data center capex spent on imported IT gear, mainly from Taiwan,… reuters
Charities run on marathons morningbrewMarathoners receive reflective blankets that help regulate body heat after crossing the finish line, but many also get a warm fuzzy feeling from fundraising for a good cause. Runners in the Boston, New York City, and Chicago Marathons…
Mexico: Fire kills at least 20 in Hermosillo breakingthenewsA fire that erupted in a store in the Mexican city of Hermosillo killed at least 20 and injured others, according to Antonio Astiazaran, the city's mayor.The chief of the city's firefighters said that...
Elon Musk wants you to know that Sam Altman got a refund for his Tesla Roadster techcrunchElon Musk and Sam Altman are still taking swipes at each other on Musk’s social media platform X. While both men were founders at OpenAI, where Altman is CEO, they have subsequently sparred across social media, court filings, and…
China, S. Korea Leaders Discuss Cultural Ties A Decade After Ban bloomberg
After a warm October, hints of a wintry pattern emerging by mid-November bringmethenews
The NYC Marathon isn’t a sprint. It’s a fashion show morningbrewOne person faster than a marathon winner is an athleisure enthusiast googling the cool pair of shorts that just ran by. Following running’s recent explosion in popularity, brands are drafting so hard off its wake that one of the most…
China’s wealthy flock to Hong Kong for global investments, banker says scmpAn increasing number of wealthy customers from mainland China are using Hong Kong to diversify their investments and expand their businesses globally, according to a senior executive of Hong Kong-based mid-tier lender China Citic Bank…
1,000 ways to run a marathon morningbrewIf you’re going to risk dehydration and losing your toenails, you want it to be as good a story as possible. That could be why marathoners are seeking out new and increasingly bizarre ways to race. Do it for the ’gram: They have marathons…
Gabbard Says Trump Has Ended America's Era Of 'Regime Change' zerohedgeGabbard Says Trump Has Ended America's Era Of 'Regime Change' Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. national intelligence director, said on Oct. 31 that America’s former strategy of “regime…
Carney Says He Apologized to Trump Over Tariff Ad youtubeCanadian PM Mark Carney says he apologized to US President Donald Trump over a television ad that opposed tariffs. Trump said earlier he received an apology from Carney, but suggested that trade talks between the two countries won’t…
Milei’s Argentina Cabinet Chief Choice is a Mistake, Macri Says bloomberg
Why Medicare Recipients Should Check Their 2026 Drug Plans Now nytimes
A Vermont cycling apparel company is trying to survive Trump's tariffs. Will the Supreme Court help? apnews
Epic Games Issues Update on Widespread Server Outage newsweekEpic Games is working to restore access after a widespread outage affecting Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League.
$124 Trillion And Counting... These Are The World's Largest Economies zerohedge$124 Trillion And Counting... These Are The World's Largest Economies The 2026 world economy has a cautious outlook, according to the October report put out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The organization says that global…
4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Chile breakingthenewsA quake with a magnitude of 4.1 struck Chile, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.The incident occurred 130 kilometers east-southeast of Vallenar, in the region of Atacama, Chile, whic...
Blue Jays’ Ernie Clement Makes Postseason History in World Series Game 7 newsweekToronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement made MLB postseason history in World Series Game 7 Saturday night.
China Hits Out at Japan’s Takaichi for Meeting Taiwan’s Lin bloomberg
Yankees' Gerrit Cole Takes Step Forward In Tommy John Recovery newsweekNew York Yankees star Gerrit Cole was seen throwing off a mound, taking a major step forward in his Tommy John recovery.
5.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Drake Passage breakingthenewsA 5.0-magnitude quake occurred in the southern Drake Passage, the body of water connecting South America's Cape Horn with Antarctica, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).Available ...
5 drawn-out cartoons about the ongoing government shutdown theweek(Image credit: R.J. Matson / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.) (Image credit: Michael Ramirez / Copyright 2025 Creators Syndicate) (Image credit: Paul Duginski / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.) (Image credit: Bill Bramhall /…
Government hoping to strike a deal to reform Australia's enviromental laws | Insiders | ABC NEWS youtubeOn this week's episode of Insiders, David Speers is joined by Clare Armstrong, Paul Sakkal and Katina Curtis. The panel ...
Big Tech's dominance on the S&P 500 is becoming more extreme; the eight biggest tech stocks account for 60% of the gains since the market… ft
Wealthy mainland Chinese, Western expats drive Hong Kong luxury flat rentals scmpThe number of luxury flat rental deals in Hong Kong continued to rise this year, buoyed by demand from wealthy mainland Chinese and Western expatriates, amid the city’s stock market rally and the government’s efforts to attract more…
Ohio Sec. Of State Refers 1,084 Cases Of Suspected Fraudulent Voter Registration to DOJ zerohedgeOhio Sec. Of State Refers 1,084 Cases Of Suspected Fraudulent Voter Registration to DOJ Via American Greatness, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose says he’s found 1,084 alleged cases of noncitizens who appear registered to vote and is…
Pentagon chief visits Vietnam amid prolonged arms supply talks reuters
China Is Filling Up Its Oil Reserves Fast wsjThe cushion could protect the country from any short-term supply disruptions related to new U.S. sanctions on Russian crude.
MSNBC Highlights - Nov. 1 youtubeWatch highlights and must-see interviews from your favorite MSNBC shows. more context and news coverage of the most ...
Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action, escalates claim of Christian persecution apnews
Alibaba boosts instant commerce drive with US$281 million convenience store plan scmpAlibaba Group Holding on Friday unveiled a 2 billion yuan (US$281 million) investment as part of a programme that will see a network of Taobao-branded convenience stores across China support the operations of the firm’s instant commerce…
Meta opens flagship store in West Hollywood to showcase AI glasses, VR headsets latimesThe new flagship store in West Hollywood highlights Los Angeles skate culture and allows people to try out Meta's smart glasses and VR headsets.
Office CMBS Delinquency Rate Hits Record 11.8%, Much Worse than Financial Crisis. Multifamily Delinquencies Soar to 7.1% wolfstreetCommercial real estate (CRE) loans on office and multifamily properties got further bludgeoned in October. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. The delinquency rate of office mortgages that have been securitized into commercial…
The REAL WEAPONIZATION OF THE DOJ: Trump's revenge on display in new book youtubeDonald Trump promised his supporters he would be their "retribution" if re-elected. Now, he's making good on that promise with ...
Chinese autos make inroads in Toyota-dominated Hong Kong taxi market asia.nikkeiHONG KONG -- Automakers from mainland China are gaining a foothold in Hong Kong's taxi industry, where fleets have consisted overwhelmingly of Toyota Motor vehicles. Mainland carmakers use the city as platform for global expansion A SAIC…
Trump would make U.S. Supreme Court history by attending tariffs case japantimes.jpPresident Donald Trump has said he feels an "obligation” to watch in person as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs his powers to impose tariffs on much of the world. If Trump does, he will make history as the first sitting president ever to…
Obama rallies Virginia and New Jersey in weekend campaign push before Election Day apnews
Roblox CEO on New AI Child Safety Features youtubeRoblox added new safety features, including an age-estimation tool that relies on video selfies, in an effort to better protect its kid-heavy user base. CEO David Baszucki discusses. Read more:…
What Investors Learned From Tech Earnings, in Charts wsjThe so-called Magnificent Seven make up a record 38% of the S&P 500.
The Amazonification of Whole Foods Is Finally Here—Bring On the Doritos wsjAmazon is shaking up the natural-foods grocer with robots in the backroom and Pepsi outside the exit in its push for a bigger slice of the supermarket business.
Houston Food Bank ‘supersite’ opens amid SNAP benefits uncertainty nbcnewsVehicles started lining up at the Texans’ NRG Stadium before dawn as the Houston Food Bank launched a large-scale “supersite” to distribute food to families worried about the future of federal SNAP assistance. NBC News’ Ryan Chandler…
Weekly Market Wrap: First Solar, Amazon lead, Starbucks slips thestreetAn overall mixed week in terms of the major indices’ performances and the stock market’s reaction to earnings from big tech companies. The S&P 500 was up 0.71% this week, buoyed by Amazon and Robinhood’s gains on Friday. The tech-heavy…
U.S. cattle faces a growing threat from a protected species of vulture spreading north amid climate change — ‘They just basically eat them… fortuneAllan Bryant scans the sky as he watches over a minutes-old calf huddled under a tree line with its mother. After a few failed tries, the calf stands on wobbly legs for the first time, looking to nurse. Above, a pair of birds circle in…
'That's Going To Have An Effect On Performance,' Amazon Web Service Outage Has Experts Worried About AI-Reliant Future finance.yahoo'That's Going To Have An Effect On Performance,' Amazon Web Service Outage Has Experts Worried About AI-Reliant Future When Amazon Web Services experienced an outage last week, companies across the globe were affected. The episode…
A profile of Aaron Greenspan, who has spent years on a crusade to expose what he believes are financial problems at Tesla and at big tech… nytimes
'That's Going To Have An Effect On Performance,' Amazon Web Service Outage Has Experts Worried About AI-Reliant Future benzingaWhen Amazon Web Services experienced an outage last week, companies across the globe were affected. The episode illustrated how reliant we've become on a handful of internet infrastructure providers, but pales in comparison to what could…
10 injured in stabbing attack on train near Cambridge in England, police say nbcnewsLONDON — Ten people were injured in a stabbing attack on a train that connects London to North East England on Saturday night, authorities said
Here are Cathie Wood’s latest moves finance.yahooCathie Wood, head of Ark Investment Management, does not hesitate to sell and pocket profits when her high-conviction names rally, even the ones she repeatedly calls her favorites. That’s what she did over the past week, trimming two of…
Trump will host first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House, official says pbsPresident Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia in May. The meeting was seen as a major turn of events for a Syria that is still adjusting to life after the over 50-year, iron-gripped rule of the Assad…
The housing market, workers, and the economy are all stuck fortuneThe number of U.S. homes that typically change hands as people relocate for work, retire or trade-up for more living space hasn’t been this low in nearly 30 years. About 28 out of every 1,000 homes changed hands between January and…
Germany will agree on military service in time for 2026, minister says reuters
Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action over claims of Christian persecution pbsPresident Donald Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria as he stepped up his allegations that the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians in the…
Instacart, DoorDash, Gopuff and Zip are offering discounts to SNAP recipients getting cut off from food aid payments fortuneInstacart said Friday it will offer customers who receive SNAP benefits 50% on their next grocery order to ease strain as the government prepares to cut off food aid payments. Instacart said any customer who placed an order in October…
Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over violence against Christians ftUS conservatives have alleged Islamist insurgents in the country are carrying out a genocide
'I'm Envious Of The Current Generation Of 20-Year-Old Dropouts,' Says Sam Altman, Admitting He Hasn't Had A 'Real Chunk Of Free Mental… benzingaYoung innovators who are skipping college to build startups have more freedom and opportunity than ever before, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. "I'm envious of the current generation of 20-year-old dropouts," Altman said during an…
Microsoft plans to hire more but with 'a lot more leverage' thanks to AI, CEO Satya Nadella says cnbcMicrosoft will expand its employee base once again, CEO Satya Nadella told investor Brad Gerstner on a podcast that aired on Friday. The software maker's workforce didn't budge in the 2025 fiscal year, which ended in June. It stood at…
Two new suspects handed preliminary charges over Louvre jewels heist, prosecutor says pbsThe Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum, three days after they were arrested by police as part of the sweeping…
6 Money Hacks of the Super Rich That You Can Try, Too finance.yahooJust because you don’t have access to millions of dollars doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of the same money hacks the super rich do. There are plenty of strategies out there that can work for you, even if you earn an average…
Pilots union gives Lufthansa time to resolve pensions dispute, averting possible strike reuters
Massachusetts gun violence debate erupts at State House over bill to punish firearms makers bostonheraldA bill up for consideration on Beacon Hill would open the door for firearm manufacturers and distributors to be sued for the harm their products cause, igniting a debate over what gun violence exactly means. Backers of the “Gun Violence…
How NPR reporters turn newspaper stories into sound nprHow NPR reporters turn newspaper stories into soundNPR's Laura Sullivan and Frank Langfitt reflect on how writing for radio differs from their days in newspapers, and what it takes to make stories come alive through sound. NPR's Laura…
I went to Sprouts Farmers Market. The chain is growing fast, and that might be bad news for Whole Foods businessinsiderSprouts Farmers Market is plotting an expansion into the Midwest and Northeast. Alex Bitter/BI Sprouts Farmers Market is on track to open dozens of locations in 2025. The company is targeting the Midwest and Northeast for its long-term…
Trump tells Defense Department to 'prepare for possible action' in Nigeria nbcnewsPresident Donald Trump on Saturday said he has instructed the Defense Department to “prepare for possible action” in Nigeria over the country’s alleged killing of Christians.“If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of…
The shutdown leaves one in eight Americans unsure how they'll buy food nprThe shutdown leaves one in eight Americans unsure how they'll buy food A halt in SNAP payments has millions worried about their next meal, raising new questions about how a program born in the Great Depression still defines America's…
Canadians take to social media to debate their prime minister's apology to Trump over anti-tariffs ad businessinsiderOntario Premier Doug Ford (left) and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (right) DAVE CHAN/AFP via Getty Images Canada's Prime Minister and Ontario's Premier have differing stances on an anti-tariffs ad. Carney said he apologized to Trump…
Parents Are Spending $100,000 on Youth Sports youtubeYouth baseball isn’t just a pastime anymore – it’s an industry. And for families chasing big-league dreams, the price tags can be staggering. Read more:…
Zcash creator ECC unveils Q4 2025 roadmap as privacy token’s price and shielded supply surge theblockThe roadmap calls for more temporary address creations to preserve privacy, as well as quality-of-life fixes for Keystone hardware wallet users.
Former Trump Lawyer Sent This Message To Elon Musk After Feud With Donald Trump Erupted benzingaElon Musk once received backing from Michael Cohen, former personal attorney to President Donald Trump, amidst public feud with the President. Cohen extended his support to Musk after a series of public disagreements between Musk and…
About 1 in 5 Kids Are at Risk of Losing SNAP. Centralized Control Keeps Failing Low-Income Families reasonThe federal government shutdown is disrupting major federal programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Now one in five children nationwide risks losing benefits because Congress has failed to pass a budget.…
Is November the New October? Analyst Says It’s Bitcoin’s Strongest Month — Here’s the Data coindesk
I struggled for years about whether I wanted to become a mother. I'm glad I came around businessinsiderThe author, shown with her toddler, said it took years for her to decide if motherhood was right for her. Courtesy of May Baker I struggled for years with fear and uncertainty about becoming a mother. It was important to me that I make…
Clocks fall back Sunday with an "extra hour" — but Congress remains split on time change axiosAmericans "fall back" early Sunday — gaining an hour of sleep as Congress stays gridlocked over daylight saving time. Why it matters: The latest push to make daylight saving time permanent collapsed earlier this week after Sen. Tom Cotton…
‘Big time debut’: U.S. spot Solana ETFs draw $200 million in inflows during short debut trading week theblockSpot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs also saw net positive inflows over the month of October, on significantly elevated trading volume.
Trump Administration Must Make Food Stamp Payments Within Days, Judge Says nytimesA federal court ordered the government to continue funding food stamps during the shutdown and make full payments by Monday or partial payments by Wednesday.
Elon Musk wants you to know that Sam Altman got a refund for his Tesla Roadster techcrunchElon Musk and Sam Altman are still taking swipes at each other on Musk’s social media platform X. While both men were founders at OpenAI, where Altman is CEO, they have subsequently sparred across social media, court filings, and…
Uncertainty over federal food aid deepens as the shutdown fight reaches a crisis point bostonheraldThe crises at the heart of the government shutdown fight in Washington were coming to a head Saturday as the federal food assistance program faced delays and millions of Americans were set to see a dramatic rise in their health insurance…
What Does the “Federal Funds Rate,” which the Fed Targets, still Measure? Not Much, Mostly a Bizarre Arbitrage Trade wolfstreet“The FOMC should modernize the target rate”: Dallas Fed president Lorie Logan. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. The Fed has for decades used the “federal funds rate” as the headline target for its key policy rate. The “effective federal…
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Here are Cathie Wood’s latest moves thestreetCathie Wood, head of Ark Investment Management, does not hesitate to sell and pocket profits when her high-conviction names rally, even the ones she repeatedly calls her favorites. That’s what she did over the past week, trimming two of…
Ticker: Coca-Cola brings back Mr. Pibb after 25 years bostonheraldA spicy cherry soda is making a comeback after almost 25 years. Coca-Cola said it is bringing back Mr. Pibb, a brand it originally launched in 1972 to compete with Dr Pepper. The soda gained a following for three decades, but it was…
Flights delayed across US amid air traffic controller shortages as shutdown drags on theguardianNearly 50% of 30 busiest airports facing absences as staff are forced to work without pay and shutdown hits 31st day Nearly 50% of the 30 busiest US airports faced shortages of air traffic controllers, the Federal Aviation Administration…
Chipotle CEO cites economic pressure on youth for forecast cut thehillShares of Chipotle Mexican Grill stock tumbled this week as the restaurant chain pointed to economic pressures weighing on customers, particularly younger ones and those who aren’t making high incomes. Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright said…
Carney says he apologised to Trump over Reagan anti-tariff ad ftThe US president cancelled trade talks and raised levies over the television campaign launched by Ontario
Legendary NBA star’s fast-food chain closes Las Vegas location thestreetThe fast-food chicken sandwich war did not begin in the new millennium, but, instead, had its roots dating back to 1979 with the launch of Burger King's Chicken Specialty Sandwich, which is now known as the Original Chicken…
Polish to be the most effective language for prompting AI, new study reveals euronewsA group of researchers studied which language is best understood by artificial intelligence, with Polish in the lead and English only ranking at sixth place.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Calls Arc ‘an Economic OS for the internet’ coindeskCircle CEO Jeremy Allaire Calls Arc ‘an Economic OS for the internet’ In a recent CNBC interview, Jeremy Allaire outlined dollar-priced fees, fast finality, and privacy for Arc, while pointing to rising USDC use in emerging markets. What…
Supplements sold at Sam's Club nationwide linked to salmonella outbreak: FDA thehill(KNWA/KFTA) — Nearly a dozen cases of salmonella in seven states have been linked to powdered supplements sold at Sam's Club, health officials announced on Friday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for…
Observations on browsing economics job market candidates marginalrevolutionThe number of people on the market seems much lower this year, perhaps because of the lag with Covid, as well as more general demographic trends. Even adjusting for the lower number of candidates, I found fewer interesting papers this…
Tech Earnings Shake Up Billionaire Ranks. Here Are the World’s Richest barrons
Heritage Foundation shakes up staff in wake of Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes controversy thehillHeritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts announced staff reassignments on Friday in the wake of the conservative uproar over his statement defending Tucker Carlson for interviewing white nationalist Nick Fuentes. Roberts tapped the…
Trump shutdown workarounds test a 150-year-old law axiosAs the Trump administration deploys creative ways to keep parts of the government open without congressional approval, it runs the risk of colliding again with a 150-year-old legal wall: the Antideficiency Act. Why it matters: The law…
Delivery firm DPD accused of ‘revenge’ sacking drivers who criticised pay cuts theguardianLabour peer calls for change in the law after company terminates contracts of strike ‘ringleaders’ The delivery firm DPD has been accused of “revenge” sackings after workers spoke out against a plan to cut thousands of pounds from their…
Bitcoin: The Dawn of a New Monetary Era coindeskBitcoin: The Dawn of a New Monetary Era Seventeen years after Satoshi Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin to the world, it has grown from a cryptographic experiment into a global movement, argues Tony Yazbeck, co-founder of The Bitcoin Way. On…
Evolve Bank CEO fired after propositioning FBI agent who pretended to be a teen boy cnbcIn August, Evolve hired Hartheimer, who brought experience in financial regulatory matters, to help the bank recover from the collapse of startup Synapse.
Microsoft Just Bet $135 Billion on AGI… but You Shouldn’t Follow Them investorplaceHello, Reader. OpenAI is on a mission… to fulfill its mission. The company, founded as a nonprofit research lab in 2015, formed its mission to “ensure that artificial general intelligence [AGI] – AI systems that are generally smarter than…
Gulf states will invest in Lebanon if Hizbollah disarms, says top US diplomat ftThere are fears that trying to force the group to give up its weapons will trigger a new conflict
How to Lead With Respect in Challenging Times incThe cost of contempt in the workplace is high, but the rewards of respect are invaluable.
Investor Faith In Chipotle (CMG) Falls 50% On Battered US Consumer Spending 247wallstShares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) collapsed over 20% on growing concerns about affordability and signs of a weakened US consumer. Things were already bad for the stock going into earnings, but the results combined with…
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong trolls the prediction markets techcrunchOn Thursday, at the end of Coinbase’s third quarter earnings call, CEO Brian Armstrong admitted that he was “a little bit distracted,” because he’d been “tracking the prediction market about what Coinbase will say on their next earnings…
The Hidden Cost of ‘Fake It Till You Make It’ Leadership incSurface acting drains you, disconnects your team, and strips away your chance to lead deliberately.
Continues To Rise After Nvidia’s (NVDA) $1B Announcement 247wallstShares of Nokia (NYSE: NOK) are up nearly 9% the past week on another AI king-maker catalyst. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) announced a $1 billion strategic investment in Nokia on October 28. While the news itself is impressive, looking more…
7 Ways That Leaders Can Tap Into Their Inner Motivation incWhen motivation feels distant, you already have access to a higher gear.
The truth about who suffers from the White House’s manufactured SNAP crisis msnbcThe Trump Administration says it won’t provide SNAP benefits, claiming the government shutdown prevents funding the benefits.
Sentences to ponder marginalrevolutionWe find that interventions (e.g., busing) that move children to a more favorable neighborhood have large effects but lose impact when they are scaled up because parents’ equilibrium responses push against successful integration with the…
Syrian president expected to meet Trump at the White House, U.S. envoy says axiosSyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is planned to visit Washington on November 10 and is expected to meet President Trump at the White House, U.S. envoy to Syria Tom Barrack told Axios. Why it matters: It will be the first-ever visit by a…
CEO of collapsed Thodex exchange found dead in Turkish prison while serving 11,196-year sentence: report theblockThe collapse of Thodex left 400,000 users with losses of up to $2.5 billion, according to estimates from the time, one of crypto's largest rug pulls.
Buffett keeps selling stocks—and more takeaways from Berkshire Hathaway earnings marketwatch
Rising energy prices put AI and data centers in the crosshairs techcrunchA majority of consumers say they’re worried about data centers driving up electricity costs. Is the industry prepared for a possible backlash?
‘Painful But Necessary’ Job Cuts at Target Support Buying the High-Yield Dividend Stock Here barchart
The London consensus is a timely challenge to Trump’s isolationism | Phillip Inman theguardianA debate on how to achieve fairer, greener growth could point the way to a successor for neoliberal capitalism What replaces neoliberal capitalism is a question at the forefront of Donald Trump’s mind every day. The US president has never…
Govt. shutdown drags on, air travel 'disaster' looms—here's what could end it marketwatch
Sticker Shock: ACA Marketplace Opens to Spiking Premiums barrons
What Blackstone’s President Just Said About AI Should Get Nvidia Investors Really Excited 247wallstQuick Read Nvidia (NVDA) leads AI with a $5 trillion market cap amid growing bubble fears. The market is ignoring those concerns and continues to bid up Nvidia’s stock. Blackstone‘s CEO dismisses such concerns and…
Cafe offers the world's most expensive coffee at $980 a cup cbsnewsThe new record staggered some people, though residents also said it was par for the course for the desert city with a luxury lifestyle.
Germany welcomes ‘positive’ signs after China Nexperia move euractiv"The latest reports from China are positive initial signs of an easing of tensions," an economy ministry spokesperson said
Saturday assorted links marginalrevolution1. Who is most worried about AI threats to jobs? 2.. Anna Gát on mentorship and related matters. 3. This AI song has charted. 4. Frank Dikötter, Red Dawn over China: How Communism Conquered a Quarter of Humanity is due out in February. 5.…
Buy The Dip: Bargain Dividend Stocks On Sale seekingalphaAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of SLRC, ET either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving…
An Investing Strategy With a Hamilton-Like Upside investorplaceFusion Investing: When Two Systems Are Better Than One Sometimes, powerful results can emerge from combining two great things – especially when they seem like opposites. Think about peanut butter and chocolate. When combined thoughtfully,…
Alex Tilley, designer of iconic Canadian hat, dies at 87 theglobeandmailAlex Tilley, the designer of the iconic Canadian hat bearing his name, has died at 87. The avid sailor created what’s now known as the Tilley hat in 1980 to cater to outdoor enthusiasts.
Where the Nexperia auto chip crisis stands now as the U.S., China and EU race to contain fallout cnbcNetherlands-based chipmaker Nexperia is at the heart of a standoff between the European Union, the U.S. and China that has triggered a near-crisis for global automakers. The Dutch government seized control of Nexperia, owned by the…
Saturday links: seeing new opportunities abnormalreturnsEVs American automakers could permanently lose out to China EV manufacturers. (ft.com) How much did Elon's foray into politics cost Tesla ($TSLA) in sales? (axios.com) AVs A Waymo car hit a cat. People are freaking out. (semafor.com) Who…
Meta Platforms: The Most Undervalued Magnificent 7 Stock seekingalpha
Cuomo: 'Diversity can be a weakness', must keep people of NYC united msnbcFormer Governor and NYC Mayoral Candidate Andrew Cuomo joins The Weekend to break down his final campaign plans ahead of this week’s election as New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani leads in polls by double digits.
How to Drop Your Ego and Watch Your Business Build a Lasting Legacy entrepreneurWhat if the real turning point in leadership isn't when you raise your hand with the answer, but when you admit you don't have one?
The Lotus Transformation tippinsightsWhat a change 12 months can bring in a person. Like a lotus blooming from the murk, Kamala Harris has discovered the art of political rebirth, purity on the surface and calculation underneath. Last year at this time, Kamala Harris was…
Berkshire Hathaway's profits rise 17% as Buffett prepares to step down abcnews.goProfits improved thanks to a mild hurricane season and more paper investment.
The Saturday Spread: Exploiting the Information Arbitrage That No One is Talking About barchart
AI Stocks Face 'Show Me' Moment. Why Amazon, Google Advanced But Meta, Microsoft Sold Off investorsAmid hype over artificial intelligence, the best AI stocks generate revenue or get a strategic edge from the fast evolving technology. The post AI Stocks Face 'Show Me' Moment. Why Amazon, Google Advanced But Meta, Microsoft Sold Off.…
No jobs report again. But these numbers show how the U.S. economy is doing marketwatch
Trump Indicates Government Will Fund SNAP. Expect Delays, He Says barrons
Quantum Computing Stocks: Third Quarter Earnings Preview investorsQuantum computing stocks continue to be volatile heading into Q3 earnings reports. IonQ reports late Wednesday. The post Quantum Computing Stocks: Third Quarter Earnings Preview appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Pay Once, Run Human Resources Operations for Good entrepreneurDisclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you'll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. When you’re…
The Ozempic effect is finally showing up in obesity data voxFor years, obesity rates in the US have gone in one direction: up. From the first year it was launched, Gallup’s National Health and Well-Being Index has found that the share of US adults reporting obesity has climbed and climbed, rising…
Can Paul Atkins ‘Make I.P.O.s Great Again’? nytimesThe chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission has a plan to reverse the decline in public listings. His critics say he’s taking swings at the wrong target.
Week-long event offers advice on money problems bbcWeek-long event offers advice on money problems People will be able to get advice on handling their finances, including help with gambling problems, at a week-long event in Hull. Talk Money Week will offer free drop-in sessions at Princes…
Is the “AI Bubble” a Ghost Story? Here’s What the Numbers Say… investorplaceDuring the Halloween season, people love to tell ghost stories – strange sightings, things that go bump in the night, rumors of something lurking just out of view. These stories are meant to keep you on edge, looking over your shoulder.…
Trump’s unusual tariff strategy puts America’s allies in a near-impossible situation edition.cnn
S&P 500 Giants JPMorgan, Eli Lilly Lead Five Stocks Near Buy Points investorsThree S&P 500 components, including JPMorgan Chase and Eli Lilly, are among five stocks near buy points. The post S&P 500 Giants JPMorgan, Eli Lilly Lead Five Stocks Near Buy Points appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Forget skincare and tequila—Novak Djokovic just joined the celebrity popcorn boom fastcompanyThis weekend, tennis star Novak Djokovic is serving snackers something a little different: a new sorghum-based, corn-free “popcorn” brand called Cob, which will compete in the same aisle as SkinnyPop and Orville Redenbacher’s. The…
Berkshire reports 34% jump in quarterly operating profit theglobeandmailBerkshire Hathaway BRK-B-N on Saturday reported a 34% increase in quarterly operating profit, helped by improved underwriting in its insurance operations, in its last financial report before Warren Buffett bows out as chief…
Louis Têtu: Why Canada has to get artificial intelligence right financialpostThis past week, Canada’s AI Strategy Task Force gave Ottawa a set of recommendations to shape our country’s approach to artificial intelligence . This isn’t just another policy discussion; it’s about…
Donald Trump’s alarming muddle about nuclear-weapons testing economistAn error-filled post increases nuclear dangers
Today in Supreme Court History: November 1, 1961 reason11/1/1961: Planned Parenthood League of Connecticut opens center in New Haven, CT. "Specific guarantees in the Bill of Rights have penumbras, formed by emanations from those guarantees that help give them life and substance." An…
Interest rates going down on both sides of the border: FP Video financialpostThis week FP Video looks at the recent interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada (and what it means for the Canadian economy …
What Moved Markets This Week seekingalpha
Police seize €1.3bn from Campari owner over alleged tax evasion bbcPolice seize €1.3bn from Campari owner over alleged tax evasion Shares worth €1.3bn (£1.1bn; $1.5bn) have been seized from the company that controls the manufacturer of Campari over alleged tax evasion, Italian police have said. Officials…
Stephen Sondheim’s creative secret weapon had nothing to do with Broadway musicals fastcompanyLots of research shows that doing mental exercises can ward off dementia and the effects of aging, but can it actually make you better at your job? While it’s hard to imagine the late musical theater virtuoso Stephen Sondheim needing any…
Checks and Balance newsletter: Tear gas and Halloween in Chicago economistJohn Prideaux, our US editor, considers the politics of the crowd versus the police
Why Are Lawmakers Crusading Against Surge Pricing in Restaurants? reasonGig companies like Uber and Lyft have popularized the economic concept of dynamic pricing (also known as "surge pricing"), making it a common phenomenon in our modern economy. Now, some restaurants are also considering more advanced…
This week in business: Netflix shakes up Wall Street, Amazon trims down, and shoppers gear up fastcompanyIf you blinked this week, you might’ve missed a few major moves. Netflix decided it’s time for a stock split, Amazon trimmed thousands of jobs, and Walmart is already dropping “Black Friday” prices before the Halloween candy wrappers are…
BYD’s October vehicle sales down 12% from year earlier investing
Links 11/1/2025 nakedcapitalismThe violence of facelifts Unherd 🚨3I/ATLAS Just Got Bluer Than the Sun and Nobody Knows Why 3I/ATLAS is changing fast. As it hit perihelion on October 29 the interstellar object rapidly brightened and shifted to a color bluer than the Sun…
Some South Korea firms pulled projects after Hyundai immigration raid washingtonpostReluctance to do business in the U.S. after a massive Hyundai immigration raid could make it tougher for South Korea to fulfill its pledge of $350 billion in U.S. investments.
When the AI bubble pops voxEvery tech company now seems to have their own AI: Google Gemini. OpenAI’s ChatGPT. MetaAI. Spending for AI is reaching record highs, powering a big boom for the stock market. Even the White House wants in on the fun. So are we in an AI…
10 Weekend Reads ritholtzThe weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Danish Blend coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Can the Golden Age of Costco Last? With its standout deals and generous employment practices, the…
What do you think about the cost of renting? bbcWhat do you think about the cost of renting in Scotland?
The era of the shoebox condo is over. Here’s how Canada can build livable apartments theglobeandmail“This is boring to Europe because this could go anywhere on a lot with a ground floor commercial unit,” said Conrad Speckert, a housing designer and building code researcher, as he showed off a set of technical drawings he helped design…
Professor Jesús Huerta de Soto’s Acceptance Address at the Casa Rosada mises[The following is the Acceptance Address by the Professor Jesús Huerta de Soto, at the ceremony conferring the Order of May for Merit. White Room, Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 27, 2025.] First and foremost, I wish to…
China signals easing of Nexperia chip export ban after talks with US, EU euractiv“We will comprehensively assess each enterprise’s specific circumstances and grant exemptions to those that meet the eligibility criteria,” the MOFCOM said on Saturday
Individual Liberty in Libertarian and Conservative Philosophy misesReaders will be aware that Murray Rothbard conceptualized all rights as property rights, derived from the principle of self-ownership. His concept of individual liberty was thus rooted in the defense of private property rights. This is…
Robotic lawnmower uses AI to dodge cats, toys go.theregisterThe Sunseeker Elite X5 can mow on its own, but it doesn't come cheap The tentacles of AI seem to be reaching everywhere, even to the humble lawnmower. We tested the Sunseeker Elite X5, a robotic mower that uses machine learning to steer…
US retailers left short-changed as penny production ends investing
Trump’s China deal eases U.S. rare earths plight for now, but dangers linger washingtonpostThe U.S. and China have reached a trade deal to ease concerns over rare earths, with the U.S. reducing its reliance on China for the critical minerals. But challenges remain.
There’s a New Work Friend in Town nytimesAnd it’s Max Read.
SNAP, the Nation’s Largest Food Aid Program, Is About To See Cuts. Here’s What You Should Know nakedcapitalismYves here. SNAP has gotten only a short-term stay from execution, thanks to a court order. From The Hill: A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
‘The First Martyr to Radio,’ a historic Homewood tragedy, gains a national audience chicagotribuneThe tragic death of 19-year-old Homewood resident Lester J. Wolf in 1926 has gone national as an episode of the radio show and podcast “Our American Stories,” hosted by Lee Habeeb. At the time of his death, Wolf was an employee of the…
Flight delays, airport disruption fears grow as government shutdown drags on washingtonpostThe nation’s aviation system faces new strains amid growing concern that critical front-line employees working without pay might stop showing up for work.
Can we still say that China is an EM outperformer? investing
Data, Power and Emissions: How AI’s Growth May Slow Down the Green Transition nakedcapitalismYves here. For those minimally on top of AI power usage, the headline is a “Gee, ya think?” item. But this post documents a key point: not only is AI greatly increasing electricity demand, but that need is also being met enough by fossil…
The White House's sweeping overhaul of ICE is creating a Frankenstein force msnbcThe Trump administration is conducting an overhaul of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with more than a dozen senior officials in various cities being replaced.
Are self-driving tractors the key to tackling agriculture’s labour crisis euronewsAt FIRA USA 2025 in California, the future of farming was on full display, with driverless tractors, drones and AI-powered machines navigating fields and tending crops.
The Weekender: When Baseball’s Brain Trust Becomes a Tech Stack pymntsIf the Dodgers and Blue Jays keep playing like they did in that 18-inning fever dream last Monday in Los Angeles, the World Series might need a server upgrade. Between Shohei Ohtani’s video‑game night and Freddie Freeman’s walk‑off in…
CNN Is Shocked That President Trump Is Winning Shutdown thehill
Urging the Administration to Allow Americans Food Aid nytimes
Some employers are paying for egg freezing. Is that about helping you build a family or something else? cbc.caEgg freezing is seen by some as a way for women to take control of their fertility. Other experts, though, fear that the fertility industry is just profiting off the tension women feel between career and family building.
Salted caramel and chocolate tart recipe theweekThis has to be one of the easiest, most decadent desserts you’ll ever make, says Poppy O’Toole. I picked it up when working in the kitchens of a bank: for big events it would be our go-to sweet treat, as it was so easy and everyone loved…
Nothing Good Starts at the Top misesNothing Good Starts at the Top Speaking at the recent Mises Institute Supporters Summit, Mark Thornton argues that lasting reform comes from the bottom up, not from political edict. Drawing on Hayek’s “worst get to the top” insight, Mark…
Meet Ireland’s new socialist president theweekBrace yourselves, said Harry McGee in The Irish Times (Dublin): “Storm Catherine is about to hit the Irish political landscape.” Our next president will be the outspoken socialist politician Catherine Connolly, who won Friday’s election…
Tough times for truck and bus makers as new tariffs go into effect cbc.caAs of Nov. 1, all medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts headed to the U.S. will get a 25 per cent tariff, while buses will be levied at 10 per cent. While truck and bus making are small industries in Canada, experts say the tariffs…
Mamdani's Wishful Thinking On Tax Revenues cato
Zarah Sultana is a fickle comrade unherdIn the early days of the Comintern, during the so-called “Third Period” of the late Twenties and early Thirties, the pro-Soviet revolutionary Left adopted what became known as the “class against class” line. Mainstream social-democratic…
Europe’s frightful economy euractivInvestors are spooked, consumers are afraid, and policymakers are haunted by the spectre of a US military withdrawal and potential conflict with Russia. Can Europe overcome its fears?
Entrepreneurship in Europe: Where are firms thriving and barely surviving? euronewsRunning a business is an occupation full of risks and rewards, and some European countries are riskier than others for entrepreneurs.
Berkshire profit rises, cash soars to record edition.cnnBerkshire Hathaway on Saturday reported a 34% increase in quarterly operating profit, helped by improved underwriting in its insurance operations, in its last financial report before Warren Buffett bows out as chief executive. Buffett’s…
Benedict Anderson: humane nationalist unherdThere are some books, so dangerous in their citation by casual readers, that they ought to be chained to the library walls, or else kept under lock and key beneath the watchful eye of a librarian. One such is Edward Said’s Orientalism, a…
U.S. to announce Nexperia's China facilities will resume shipments japantimes.jpResumed shipments would be a relief for auto manufacturers worldwide who faced the imminent prospect of curbing production.
Chicago’s theatre of violence unherdEarlier this month, a high-speed car chase cut through the Southeast Side of Chicago. At the intersection of 105th Street and N Avenue, a white car, apparently containing federal agents, slammed into the side of a red SUV in which…
Bay Area tech layoffs top 1,400 in one week with new Amazon cuts in S.F siliconvalleyThe tech industry’s job cuts this week alone have now topped 1,400 with the revelation of fresh job cuts — this time in San Francisco — by tech titan Amazon. An estimated 1,451 Bay Area tech workers are slated to lose their jobs by late…
How to help SNAP recipients as the shutdown drags on edition.cnnMore likely than not, someone in your community – whether friend, family or neighbor – uses SNAP benefits. As millions of people could lose access to food assistance programs during the government shutdown, many Americans are trying – in…
U.S. tariffs on heavy trucks and buses come into effect japantimes.jpThe measures took effect Saturday, although with partial relief for vehicles entering the country under a key North America trade agreement.
The Only 3 Dividend Kings You’ll Ever Need for a Lifetime of Income barchart
Agentic AI Takes Over Patent Search pymntsAgentic AI is reshaping how patents are searched, written and understood, marking what IPWatchdog calls a “new paradigm” for innovation. The emerging technology is moving patent work from single-query search toward multi-step, goal-driven…
Pfizer sues to stop rival bid for drugmaker Metsera by Denmark's Novo Nordisk abcnews.goPfizer sues to stop rival bid for drugmaker Metsera by Denmark's Novo Nordisk Pfizer is suing over some unsolicited competition in its nearly $5 billion bid to buy the drugmaker Metsera Pfizer is suing over some unsolicited competition in…
Banks Borrow Record $50 Billion at Fed’s New SRF amid Hot Repo Rates, ON RRPs Spike to $52 Billion in Opposite Direction wolfstreetMonth-End Liquidity-Palooza: Banks finally used the new & improved SRF the way the Fed has been exhorting them to use it to keep a lid on repo rates. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. Dallas Fed president Lorie Logan’s speech this morning…
'Our stomping ground': Demolition of historic Valley Plaza mall begins latimesOne of the San Fernando Valley's oldest outdoor shopping malls, Valley Plaza opened in the early 1950s but has fallen on hard times in recent years, prompting complaints from neighbors.
South Korea's APEC live: Day 2 to open soon in Gyeongju asia.nikkeiGYEONGJU, South Korea -- South Korea is hosting this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the southeastern city of Gyeongju. Beyond the leaders summit itself, which runs Friday and Saturday, a number of high-pressure…
How Entrepreneurs Can Harness AI to Build Trust, Loyalty and Scalable Growth Without Losing the Human Touch entrepreneurLearn how entrepreneurs can leverage AI ethically to turn customer data into trust, loyalty and scalable growth, without losing the human touch.
Scout AI opens new hub for defense AI integration bizjournalsBillionaire Brett Adcock’s brother has a defense tech startup and he’s leased a Sunnyvale R&D building to grow his operations.
TranscendAP Secures Venture Funding to Grow AI-Driven AP Automation Software pymntsTranscendAP said Thursday (Oct. 30) that it secured venture funding to accelerate the growth of its artificial intelligence-driven accounts payable automation software. The firm’s funding round was led by Rittenhouse Ventures and…
South Korea's APEC live: Lee urges leaders to embrace AI asia.nikkeiGYEONGJU, South Korea -- South Korea is hosting this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the southeastern city of Gyeongju. Beyond the leaders summit itself, which runs Friday and Saturday, a number of high-pressure…
Americans generally agree about politics with the people closest to them — and don't talk politics much with people they disagree with today.yougovA new YouGov survey finds that Americans are much more likely to agree than to disagree with the political views of their partners, friends, family, and coworkers. The agreement is strongest between romantic partners: About three-quarters…
Orland High School District 230 OKs $3 million property purchase for maintenance department chicagotribuneThe Orland High School District 230 Board voted late Thursday night to move forward with the purchase of a property at 10608 W. 163rd St. in Orland Park for $3 million, after debating the move for months. The purchase includes a 60-day…
OpenAI eyes 500,000 sq ft Silicon Valley hub, signaling major expansion beyond San Francisco bizjournalsThe AI powerhouse's potential expansion beyond San Francisco reflects a growing trend among tech giants seeking to tap into diverse talent pools.
Amazon stock hits record, lights up ETFs foxbusinessAmazon shares touched a record high Friday, rising over 9%, after strong quarterly results that were driven by its growing cloud business – AWS—which saw double-digit jump in sales to $30 billion. "AWS is growing at a pace we haven't…
Former Carney chief of staff Marco Mendicino joining Cassels law firm financialpostMarco Mendicino, a former chief of staff to Prime Minister Mark Carney and a long-time member of Parliament, has joined Toronto-based law firm Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP …
As A.I. Chatbots Trigger Mental Crisis Crises, Tech Giants Scramble for Safeguards observerPsychosis, mania and depression are hardly new issues, but experts fear A.I. chatbots may be making them worse. With data suggesting that large portions of chatbot users show signs of mental distress, companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and…
Supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak cbsnewsPowder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores are linked to at least 11 cases of Salmonella in seven states, federal health authorities said Friday. Member's Mark Super Greens Powder Supplements, which were sold at the discount chain's…
This Bay Area bank is signaling more acquisitions ahead: 'M&A is our primary focus and expertise' bizjournals“When you see outsized organic growth, oftentimes there are troubles ahead,” Mechanics Bank CEO C.J. Johnson said in discussing why the East Bay bank prefers growth through acquisitions.
Super greens powder supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak abcnews.goAuthorities say at least 11 people have been sickened with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online
Cook County leaders get some but not all property tax relief legislation sought in Springfield chicagotribuneCook County officials seeking property tax relief for low-income seniors scraped by in the Illinois General Assembly, winning passage of a bill that expands eligibility for senior property tax breaks over objections from south suburban…
Obamacare prices are set to spike – here's why foxbusinessAmericans enrolled in health insurance plans offered through the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, are expected to rise next year as the debate over extending enhanced subsidies is a flashpoint in the ongoing federal…
Low-income families face financial cliff as shutdown threatens aid cbsnews"I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to afford everything" if federal food aid is halted, one single mom said.
AI blew open software security, now OpenAI wants to fix it with an agent called Aardvark go.theregisterAI promises to find bugs and gaps in your apps After helping expand the modern software attack surface with the rise of AI services prone to data poisoning and prompt injection, OpenAI has thrown a bone to cyber defenders.…
Trump to sit with CBS News in first interview after lawsuit semafor
When Food Aid Gets Cut, America Pays the Price observerThe federal government shutdown has upended the lives of millions of Americans who rely on essential benefits disbursed by federal agencies. Principally among them is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which assists one…
Tariffs are intended to bring furniture jobs back to N.C., but it won't be easy nprNorth Carolina furniture makers say new tariffs may help them compete against imports, but their industry relies on global supplies that are getting more expensive.
The Coming US-China Thaw tippinsightsBy James K. Galbraith, Project Syndicate | October 31, 2025 After years of increasingly hostile rhetoric from US officials about China, highly authoritative voices in the United States have suddenly become less hawkish, and the Trump…
Predicting, resulting, zeros, and when not to trade blockworksDon’t judge your decisions by their results
A peak in the minds behind true crime #TEDTalks youtubePsychopathic killers are the basis for some must-watch TV, but what really makes them tick? Neuroscientist Jim Fallon talks about brain scans and genetic analysis that may uncover the rotten wiring in the nature (and nurture) of…
Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia’s Plan to Reboot the Neighborhood App: Interview observerThe heyday of Nextdoor saw the neighborhood-focused social app thrive as a hub for connections, local recommendations and coordinated responses to the Covid-19 pandemic. But after years of slowing growth and accusations of toxic content,…
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Why your local Gold's Gym may be getting a new name latimesThe operators of more than 20 Gold's Gym locations in and around Los Angeles are selling most of the gyms to Eōs Fitness.
El Camino Hospital buys office site near its Mountain View medical center siliconvalleyMOUNTAIN VIEW — El Camino Hospital has widened its South Bay holdings with the purchase of a Mountain View office building a few miles from the health care organization’s main medical center campus. The hospital paid $22 million through…
White House removes Atlantic from oil lease consideration after political backlash politicoThe Trump administration could be days away from proposing a five-year drilling plan that would open new waters off the Pacific and eastern Gulf coasts to oil and gas rigs.
BlackRock's Larry Fink says US still top destination for global investors to park money foxbusinessBlackRock CEO Larry Fink said that the U.S. remains the primary destination for investors to put their assets and will continue to be for at least the next year and a half amid economic trends. Fink was part of a panel moderated by…
AI still fails at completing real-life work tasks, study finds semaforThe News With all the talk of AI replacing humans at work, a new study suggests the technology couldn’t if it tried. Scale AI and the Center for AI Safety (CAIS) put AI to the test completing various real-world freelance projects,…
Datacenter biz and nuke startup join forces for Texas AI ranch go.theregisterThe bit barn will run on gas power first. Texas is set to get another nuclear-powered datacenter project thanks to Blue Energy and Crusoe, but any atomic action isn't likely until the next decade.…
The NBA is extending its relationship with one of the sporting world’s most intriguing start-up companies siliconvalleyBy Kyle Feldscher, CNN One of the sports world’s most intriguing start-up companies is renewing its long-term partnership with its first-ever major professional sports league partner. The NBA and Cosm, the entertainment company that’s…
Trump just decided ICE has been too nice voxFederal agents arrive at the Dirksen Federal Building to pick up US Customs and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino after his hearing at federal court in Chicago, Illinois, on October 28, 2025. | Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty To…
Filibuster Fatigue: Amid Shutdown, Trump Calls For End Of Senate Hurdle tippinsightsBy Jacob Adams, The Daily Signal | October 31, 2025 President Donald Trump on social media Thursday night called for an end to the filibuster, a longtime procedural hurdle that prevents legislation from passing the Senate with the…