Further Oil Price Spikes Could Rekindle Recession Fears
Surging oil and fuel prices have revived inflation and recession fears, with Brent and WTI above $100 and U.S. diesel hitting a record $6 per gallon.
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Hassett on Trump trade war interest rates threat: ‘I don’t expect the trade’s going to go to zero’
Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, on Sunday played down President Trump’s threat to begin a trade war if the Federal Reserve doesn’t...
Fed Decision, Retail Sales and Other Can't Miss Items This Week
Markets converge Wednesday on Federal Reserve's critical September rate decision at 2:00pm. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference at 2:30pm will establish...
Trump Says He’s Not Worried About Xi Calling Off Summit
President Donald Trump said he is not worried that Chinese President Xi Jinping will cancel a highly anticipated visit later this month.
‘Homeless or living in RVs’: Kiyosaki warns ‘millions’ of American boomers are about to go broke. Protect yourself now
It all hinges on a change made in 1974.
Borderlands Mexico: Exports of Mexican-made heavy-duty trucks to US roar back
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Exports of Mexican-made heavy-duty trucks to US roar back and Nexio secures 77-acre Texas campus for commercial truck produc...
Xprize founder says 'humans behave better when they’re being watched' | TechCrunch
Peter Diamandis is the latest tech executive to argue that global surveillance will make the world a better place, following Larry Ellison's comments in 2024.
Anthropic says Claude may want to see your ID | TechCrunch
Claude's chatbot may ask to verify your age and identity "in certain circumstances," such as with a passport or driver's license, according to a privacy policy change.
Apple’s weird anti-nausea dots cured my car sickness
Apple’s Vehicle Motion Cues promise tap into your device’s accelerometer and gyroscope to reduce or, in my case, even eliminate motion sickness.
How David Sacks crashed and burned in the White House
The Trump administration pulled a 180 on AI oversight, inducing Sacks’ worst nightmare: more government regulation on technology.
Why Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg went to war over WordPress
The head of web publishing company Automattic on the WP Engine and the future of WordPress.
Trump: ‘I’m not downplaying’ AI risks
President Trump pushed back on reports he is “downplaying” artificial intelligence (AI) risks after industry leaders over the weekend pressed for slowing down the development of the technology. “This week, again, there’s been so much concern about AI. Have you heard directly from any of these AI tech leaders? And you seemed to downplay some…
What happens after a town de-Flocks
Cities across the US are ditching the controversial license plate-reading cameras, but some are now turning to new surveillance tools.
Compound in blueberries may help muscles burn fat, study finds
A natural compound found in blueberries and grapes helped muscle cells burn stored fat in lab tests, researchers found.
The market says a Fed rate hike is a done deal. Here's why it might hold steady.
Markets overwhelmingly expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this week for the first time in more than three years — but the decision is likely...
Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan expect September Fed hike as inflation lingers
By Rashika Singh Sept 14 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan now expect the U.S.
White House agrees to new ethics language in crypto bill
The White House has agreed to new ethics language in the Clarity Act ahead of a key vote on the cryptocurrency regulation bill in the Senate on Tuesday. The provision, which bars public officials from issuing or sponsoring digital assets, could be enforced by both state attorneys general and the Department of Justice (DOJ) under…
Air Force colonel recounts how he survived after F-15E jet was shot down over Iran
A U.S. Air Force colonel recounted his story of survival after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran in April, in the early months of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. The colonel spoke with “60 Minutes” on CBS News about the incident and was referred to by the outlet as Bravo, his mission…