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Saudi Aramco Profit Surges, Offering Some Relief to Kingdom’s Finances

Saudi Aramco Profit Surges, Offering Some Relief to Kingdom’s Finances

The state-owned energy giant attributed the boost to higher crude volumes sold from maintaining consistent production, as well as higher prices of refined and chemical products.

Russia is hiding anti-Starlink jammers in parking lots and trailers on the front lines: Ukraine drone expert

Russia is expanding use of trailer-mounted jammers that target the satellite, instead of the drone, to counter Starshield, a top drone expert said.

Yvonne Bajela is bringing $17M in fresh capital to Europe’s startup scene

Yvonne Bajela is bringing $17M in fresh capital to Europe’s startup scene

Evertrue Capital announces $17M debut fund to back early stage AI and fintech.

Here’s why Palantir’s stock is down despite a ‘bombastic’ quarter

Here’s why Palantir’s stock is down despite a ‘bombastic’ quarter

A deceleration in U.S. commercial contract growth gave some Wall Street analysts pause despite Palantir’s earnings beat.

Carl Icahn’s CVR Energy Near Over $4 Billion Deal for Marathon Refineries

Carl Icahn’s CVR Energy Near Over $4 Billion Deal for Marathon Refineries

The deal comes as global conflicts have boosted U.S. refiners’ sales.

I lived in Shanghai in my 20s. Now, at 34, I’m back in China to start a business.

I lived in Shanghai in my 20s. Now, at 34, I’m back in China to start a business.

Alex Greenberg says the time he spent in China in his 20s shaped his social life, career, and the way he sees the world.

Wharton economist says his views on AI have ‘radically shifted’

Wharton economist says his views on AI have ‘radically shifted’

Wharton Associate Professor of Finance Sylvain Catherine says AI tools can boost the economy, but the AI race risks a “wild level of uncertainty.”

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Anthropic warns that it’s very close to RSI capability, aka self-building AI

RSI is the point at which AI grows so good at training itself that it spawns a dramatic acceleration of AI capabilities. To the AI doomers, RSI represents the cataclysm...

Trajectory raises $45M to make AI model training accessible to nontechnical experts

Trajectory raises $45M to make AI model training accessible to nontechnical experts

The one-year-old startup is now valued at $300 million.

Ukraine’s new pocket-sized gadget turns Russian drones’ cameras against them

Ukraine’s new pocket-sized gadget turns Russian drones’ cameras against them

A Kyiv startup’s pocket-sized, 10-ounce receiver lets Ukrainian troops watch the video feeds of Russian drones, though Russian moves toward digital video and AI-guided drones that emit no signals could...

Motivational speaker Mel Robbins’ real estate journey from a Massachusetts farmhouse to a Vermont retreat

Motivational speaker Mel Robbins’ real estate journey from a Massachusetts farmhouse to a Vermont retreat

Mel Robbins has built a career around helping people change their lives—and her own housing history includes a major change of direction.

The Fed Doesn’t Set Interest Rates. Just Ask a Retiree

The Fed Doesn’t Set Interest Rates. Just Ask a Retiree

M.P. Reddy, RealClearMarkets On October 28, the Federal Reserve

Apple’s inventory surges 154% as memory chip costs climb

Apple’s inventory surges 154% as memory chip costs climb

Apple says unprecedented memory chip costs will continue to rise, raising questions about future device prices as its inventory climbs to $14.5 billion.

LARRY KUDLOW: My Prediction — Voters, Not Polls Will Decide This Election

Even the Times acknowledges that Republicans are winning over late deciders by 9 percentage points in seven battleground states.

See inside Amazon’s robot warehouse

Amazon’s warehouse in Tracy, California, uses robots like Hercules, Pegasus, and Cardinal to enhance efficiency, but human workers remain crucial.

Y Combinator’s Garry Tan uses AI agents so much, he spends up to $200K a year on tokens

Y Combinator Garry Tan has jokingly admitted that he’s suffered from “cyber psychosis” and barely sleeps sometimes because he’s so excited to be working with his AI agents. On a...

Trapped under stomping neighbors? How smart renters reclaim peace

Trapped under stomping neighbors? How smart renters reclaim peace

A renter named Brittany H. fled a Chicago Irving Park apartment after experiencing severe noise disturbances from upstairs.

Trees Can’t Run

Trees Can’t Run

Seth Godin, Seth’s Blog Trees understand the power of the neighborhood and the value of good neighbors.

Primark Owner AB Foods’ Revenue Rises Despite Sugar, Grocery Pressure

Primark Owner AB Foods’ Revenue Rises Despite Sugar, Grocery Pressure

The U.K. conglomerate booked full fiscal year revenue of $26.25 billion, with its retail business posting sales growth of 2%.

Apple says it’s ‘really hard’ to predict when iPhone Duo supply will catch up to demand

Apple says it’s ‘really hard’ to predict when iPhone Duo supply will catch up to demand

Apple’s chief operating officer said during Monday’s earnings call that “it’s really hard to predict when supply and demand will be in balance.”

Nearly a third of sitting US senators belong to fraternities or sororities. See the full list.

Nearly a third of sitting US senators belong to fraternities or sororities. See the full list.

Nearly a third of US senators have ties to Greek life sororities and fraternities. See the 32 sitting senators and their affiliations.

This Election, Trust Candidate Who Will Touch Social Security

This Election, Trust Candidate Who Will Touch Social Security

Tim Penny, The Hill We’re told every election cycle that this one will be the most consequential of our lifetimes. But for the

Thousands of blood pressure medication bottles recalled nationwide after pills fail quality test

Thousands of blood pressure medication bottles recalled nationwide after pills fail quality test

The FDA listed the reason for the recall as ‘failed dissolution specifications.’

Apple posts record September quarter under new CEO as iPhone, Mac sales surge

Apple posts record September quarter under new CEO as iPhone, Mac sales surge

Apple reported record September-quarter revenue of $114.5 billion, driven by strong iPhone 18 Pro and Mac sales despite price increases.

The 1960s Automation Freak Out

The 1960s Automation Freak Out

James Pethokoukis, AEIdeas Fears that machines will eat all the jobs are nothing new.

The Cruelest Day Of The Year

The Cruelest Day Of The Year

Nick Gillespie, Reason Magazine There is rarely anyone worth voting for who might actually win in most races. That’s got to change.

Traders rushing into a leveraged ETF to make a bullish bet on the Nasdaq-100 just got burned

Traders rushing into a leveraged ETF to make a bullish bet on the Nasdaq-100 just got burned

Some investors appeared a little too eager to buy the dip in technology stocks last month.

California builders charged $1M for tiny homes – now they’re facing 35 felony charges

California builders charged $1M for tiny homes – now they’re facing 35 felony charges

Two California brothers who promised homeowners affordable backyard homes are now facing a mountain of felony charges after allegedly pocketing more than $1 million from customers. Austin and Colton Paulhus,...

Hinge tests a cheaper plan as users become more fed up paying for dating apps

Hinge tests a cheaper plan as users become more fed up paying for dating apps

At a time when people are increasingly tired of dating apps, Hinge is testing a cheaper subscription plan.

Grab Pivots Back to Southeast Asia After Blocked Taiwan Deal

Grab Pivots Back to Southeast Asia After Blocked Taiwan Deal

The ride-hailing and delivery company is open to expanding to other markets, but it is doubling down on Southeast Asia for now, said Grab’s CFO.