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A new rival to Wall Street officially debuted on Friday as the Texas Stock Exchange went fully live for the first time with trading available for all of its listed…
I’d seen it all over Instagram — backpackers posing in otherwise empty cityscapes and epic natural scenes, with inspirational captions about life being an adventure.I started traveling with just a backpack before I took on the role as a travel…
Gemini / GoogleIt’s the middle of July. The heat is sweltering, your fans are running and your air conditioner is cooling constantly. All seems right in the world, even if the weather is oppressive. But when you get your energy…
United Airlines’ newest Airbus jet is easily the airline’s fanciest narrowbody yet.Adorned in a special blue-and-white livery and packed with 150 luxe new seats, the Airbus A321XLR underscores United’s continued push to court higher-paying travelers as demand for more comforts…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer Lemcke, CEO of Weed Man. It has been edited for length and clarity.I was not happy when my dad decided to purchase a Weed Man lawn care franchise. At the time, I was in 10th grade. It was difficult to…
The US Navy announced tens of billions of dollars for new attack and ballistic missile submarines, as well as more money to support the workforce needed to build them.Navy shipbuilding projects have faced years of delays and cost overruns, particularly for its top submarine programs, raising concerns as China’s already-massive…
A Japanese destroyer has launched a Tomahawk cruise missile for the first time, marking a major milestone in Tokyo’s push to build out its long-range strike capability.Tomahawk missiles give Japan…
Tech companies are bringing job candidates back into the office for an extra screening measure: whether they are using AI.Nick Bloom, a Stanford economics professor known for his research on…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shrutinder Kaur, 35, who is from India and lives in Ontario. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I met my husband online, but not on a dating app.In early…
My preference for eye makeup depends on how much time I have, where I’m going, and what I’m wearing, so I’ll often use a powder bronzer as a quick and easy eye shadow.However, if I had to choose my favorite…
Johnson / Money Talks NewsAmazon told Wall Street on Thursday that it collected about $600 million in tariff refunds last quarter. Here’s the part that should get your attention: a chunk of that money came out of your pocket. When…
This story is based on an interview with Carlene Jenkins, 89, a retired personal shopper from Austin. It has been edited for length and clarity.Three years ago, it became time for my husband, Robert, 90, a retired dentist, and me…
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View MoreThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tim Perks, a 58-year-old vice president of store design and planning at DICK’S Sporting Goods in Pittsburgh. It’s been edited for length and clarity.After two decades at Nike, my team and…
Amazon’s earnings on Thursday highlighted a surprising idea gaining traction across Silicon Valley: You don’t need the best models to win in AI.The company reported…
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View MoreFor several years, Big Tech has operated under a simple rule: spend more on AI, or investors will assume you’re falling behind. This earnings season, that rule may have changed.Even a year ago, if one of the cloud giants had…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Adi Prasad, a 35-year-old cofounder and CEO of AI manufacturing startup Matter. It’s been edited for…
Airlines are still willing to bet on Boeing.The American planemaker showed signs of rebuilding airlines’ trust at the Farnborough Airshow — the latest indication that…
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View MoreUSA TODAY Network / ReutersYour car’s dashboard is full of warning lights you may not be familiar with. But they keep you updated on the status of several vital fluids your car needs to keep running in tip-top shape. “One…
Shania Twain said one habit that her husband, Fred Thiébaud, insists on has made their marriage stronger.Speaking to People in an interview published on Thursday, the singer said her husband’s approach to conflict resolution has had a positive impact on…
Preliminary data shows that Russia used a North Korean missile in a deadly attack on Ukraine, marking the return of Pyongyang’s ballistic weapons after a hiatus in the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday.The strike hit a family…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersHoly guacamole! It’s National Avocado Day, and restaurants are bringing out deals for avocado lovers to enjoy. In 2026, National Avocado Day will fall on Friday, July 31, according to National Day Calendar. Whether you’re adding…
As AI reshapes the tech workforce, Amazon is making a billion-dollar bet that one engineering job is only becoming more valuable.The company said on Thursday in its second-quarter earnings report that it will invest $1 billion to build AWS Forward…
Anthropic says it found multiple incidents in which Claude models gained access to company data without permission.In a blog post on Thursday, Anthropic said it proactively conducted a large-scale review of its cybersecurity systems following an incident last week in…
Is your LinkedIn feed filthy with AI slop? Have you read enough generic ChatGPT broetry to make you want to log off and open a real book?LinkedIn has a solution.The company is introducing a new feature this week that lets…
Michael Dempsey, managing partner at the New York-based investment firm Compound, said in a long post on X that Situational Awareness’s “prescience was incredibly impressive and likely should still be funded and respected.””That said, anyone who has experience in public…
Situational awareness is crucial to understanding what’s happening with the hedge fund Situational Awareness — and the mid-20s wunderkind behind it.Leopold Aschenbrenner is the man at the center of the high-profile hedge fund meltdown that’s dominating headlines and X feeds,…
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple delivered its strongest June quarter on record, reporting $109.4 billion in revenue and beating analysts’ estimates of $108.65 billion in the company’s final earnings report before CEO Tim Cook steps down. A 22% jump in iPhone…
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Tattoos, company logos, and deleted apologies — oh my.A Y Combinator-backed startup founder is in hot water after saying his company would offer job interviews to anyone who got a…
Amazon’s stake in Anthropic is proving to be a massive boon to the world’s largest online retailer.In its latest quarterly earnings report, Amazon reported non-operating pre-tax other income of $53.4…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announces ‘major’ price cuts as the company signals a focus on cost efficiency
OpenAI has laid down the latest marker in the AI pricing war.On Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman touted the company’s “major price cuts,” which came in the form of cheaper…
Patreon slashed its workforce by 20% last week — and wants its remaining staffers to come into the office more.The company informed workers that it is increasing its return-to-office (RTO) requirement…
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