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Inflation rises 3.4% in August in last report before Fed’s interest-rate decision
Inflation in August remained steady, but a key data point came in slightly hotter than expected – leaving the odds of an interest-rate hike next week up in the air.
Anthropic says scientists used its AI for research that could aid biological weapons development
Anthropic says scientists used its Claude AI in sensitive biological research that the company feared could have applications in weapons development — including gain-of-function virus work and experiments involving pathogens with pandemic potential.
Anthropic insider who quit over apocalypse fears doubles down on doomsday stance: ‘Frighteningly real’
Ex-Anthropic insider Jacob Coxon is repeating his warning that artificial intelligence could become an extinction-level threat to humanity within just a few years.
Wholesale inflation rises by most in 3 months ahead of Fed interest-rate decision
Wholesale inflation in August saw its strongest increase in three months, largely driven by higher energy costs – as the Federal Reserve weighs whether to raise interest rates next week to stem rising prices.
Exclusive | Hunter Biden’s meme coin crushed 4 out of 5 buyers while one mystery trader raked in $1M: ‘classic rug pull’
Four out of five people who bought into Hunter Biden’s new meme coin saw their investments go up in smoke during the cryptocurrency’s spectacular launch-day collapse.
Hunter Biden’s $LAPTOP meme coin rockets from $3 to $300 — then crashes within minutes
Hunter Biden’s crypto coin has crashed as hard as a crackhead coming down from a long bender.
Dow falls 350 points as oil jumps above $100 for first time since July
Stocks fell Wednesday and Treasury yields ticked up after oil jumped above $100 a barrel, reheating concerns about inflation that could push the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of US goods took effect Tuesday after trade talks collapsed, hitting products with duties up to 50%.
Billionaire Lululemon founder Chip Wilson’s no-prenup divorce could cost him painful 50-50 split
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson’s $6.1 billion fortune could take a big hit in his no-prenup divorce.
Baby Boomer executives aren’t leaving the C-suites – and that’s setting up a crisis for corporate America
A major chunk of white-collar Boomers are grappling with what experts call an “identity crisis” — reluctant to leave their executive and middle-management positions for a traditional retirement, a move that could spark workplace chaos.