FBI investigating hacking group’s claim of massive breach of agent info
ShinyHunters, a cyber-extortion outfit, said that it had hacked into the FBI’s jobs portal and used that access to steal a major tranche of sensitive files.
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Rubio: Taiwan arms sales constrained by US needs, industrial base
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are in part constrained by Washington’s potential military needs in other parts of the world and the industrial base. “People think … we view arm sales through the limited vacuum of the one particular place. A lot of this also involves balancing…
2 Mississippi students dead, kratom found during both investigations
Kratom, an herbal substance whose components are opioid-related, was found in the investigation into two student deaths at the University of Mississippi, the local narcotics team said on Tuesday.
Goldman Sachs' interest rate prediction hinges on oil prices
Goldman Sachs sees one more interest rate hike for 2026 at the Fed's Oct. 27 meeting, and then the Fed could be done for this cycle.
Super-strong El Niño could lead to 450K deaths. Map shows the states hit hardest
The worst heat may still be to come.
Discord will now automatically estimate your age
Discord is rolling out a new global age assurance system, seven months after pausing its previous verification measures following backlash from users.
Fed's Barr says more rate hikes are needed to bring down inflation
Federal Reserve governor Michael Barr pointed to the series of economic shocks over the past five years that have pushed up prices.
LinkedIn adds new tools to fight fake profiles and bogus work histories | TechCrunch
LinkedIn is rolling out new verification tools that let members vouch for colleagues’ work experience and give companies more control over accounts that falsely claim to employ them.
Analysis-There's a reason Trump is the only one talking about 1% interest rates
By Howard Schneider and Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - As a lifelong real estate investor whose businesses relied on debt and interest rates, P...
Federal Reserve delivers warning to all Americans with a savings account: ‘There will be a reckoning.’ Are you ready?
On Sept. 16, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a blunt assessment.
The Tiny Magnet Maker That Attracted $1.6 Billion From Lutnick
The Commerce Department secretary and the firm he used to run, Cantor Fitzgerald, placed big bets on USA Rare Earth’s unproven assets.
Global Inflation to Linger and Fed to Hike Again, OECD Says
Inflation around the world will be faster than forecast in 2027, an outlook that necessitates more tightening from the US to Australia, the OECD said.
Pornhub’s age checks are being investigated in the UK.
Ofcom is taking a deeper look at Pornhub provider Aylo’s compliance with online safety rules. The media watchdog’s enforcement director George Lusty says, “We expect tech firms to ensure age checks are highly effective before introducing them.” Aylo relies on Apple’s age verification system, which is not being scrutinized under the investigation. > “We are concerned that Aylo may not have conducted sufficient due diligence and testing before implementing its new age assurance process. As a result, we are concerned that Aylo’s process may not be highly effective at preventing children from seeing pornography.”
The ugly tax battle brewing between baby boomers and millennials
Property tax breaks and Social Security are fueling a generational war over how much millennials and boomers should pay — and who should get relief.
Chinese beauty product exporters are sitting pretty despite US trade dispute
SINGAPORE/LIANYUNGANG, China, Sept 23 (Reuters) - From pre-bleached straight hair wigs to wavy clipped extensions and blinged-out coffin-shaped nails, sales...
Leveraged loan fund assets rise as Fed turns hawkish
In the run-up to the Fed’s decision to raise the overnight funding rate, assets flowed back into leveraged loan ETFs and mutual funds. Loan fund AUM grew by...
Fed's Barkin says economy may be firming, inflation not limited to energy, tariff shocks
By Howard Schneider BALTIMORE, Sept 22 (Reuters) - US economic conditions "are, if anything, firming," with continued consumer spending and strength beyond t...
Here's What the Fed's Interest Rate Hike Means for Costco, Walmart, and Target (and My Top Pick to Buy Now)
These companies depend on consumer spending.