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Paraguay seizes major digital bank tied to president, leaving millions of customers in limbo

Paraguay seizes major digital bank tied to president, leaving millions of customers in limbo

Paraguay’s central bank seized a major digital lender with close ties to President Santiago Pena early Tuesday, throwing the savings of millions of customers and hundreds of millions of dollars...

CrowdStrike to shell out nearly $500M for 2 AI security startups as the market for securing agents takes off

CrowdStrike to shell out nearly $500M for 2 AI security startups as the market for securing agents takes off

CrowdStrike said it will buy Fiddler AI, which makes AI agent observability software, and Dreadnode, which helps companies automate AI security testing.

Xavier Becerra employing senior campaign adviser whose firm also works for Meta’s super PAC

Xavier Becerra employing senior campaign adviser whose firm also works for Meta’s super PAC

Courtni Pugh, a California policy lead and partner at Democratic advisory firm Hilltop Public Solutions, has served as a senior adviser to Becerra since at least April. Pugh teamed up...

Former Trump Army secretary lands new job at tech company

Former Trump Army secretary lands new job at tech company

Former Army Secretary and former acting ATF Director Dan Driscoll is joining the artificial intelligence powerhouse OpenAI, the company announced

An NYC Marathon runner died suddenly at 24. Her family says the cause was rhabdomyolysis, a rare risk that can even affect fit athletes.

An NYC Marathon runner died suddenly at 24. Her family says the cause was rhabdomyolysis, a rare risk that can even affect fit athletes.

A woman died after collapsing near the finish line of the NYC Marathon. Here’s what to know about rhabdomyolysis and the symptoms to look out for.

Disney expected to lay off thousands

Disney expected to lay off thousands

The Walt Disney Co. is planning to fire thousands of employees, according to a report from Bloomberg News.

What the midterm elections could mean for markets, debt

What the midterm elections could mean for markets, debt

Democrats winning Congress could mean tougher AI oversight and market volatility, while a Republican sweep may ease concerns over tech investigations.

Researchers warned of North Korean hacking tactics years before record $6.3B Binance heist

Researchers warned of North Korean hacking tactics years before record $6.3B Binance heist

Cybersecurity experts have long warned of the persistent and patient threat from North Korea’s long-running hacks. The world’s largest crypto exchange was still caught off-guard.

An overlooked energy source could solve AI’s power crunch — and these 2 stocks are prime plays

An overlooked energy source could solve AI’s power crunch — and these 2 stocks are prime plays

Geothermal technology is in the early stages of its own shale revolution, Morgan Stanley says.

Littler hires Cayla Witty as special counsel

Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has continued the strategic expansion of its Las Vegas office with the addition of Cayla Witty as special counsel.

Outraged NYC woman discovers she’s been paying her neighbor’s electricity bill for a decade

Outraged NYC woman discovers she’s been paying her neighbor’s electricity bill for a decade

“I was afraid to use my air conditioning,” said Nicole Niceforo.

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Xavier Becerra employing senior campaign adviser whose firm also works for Meta’s super PAC

Xavier Becerra employing senior campaign adviser whose firm also works for Meta’s super PAC

Courtni Pugh, a California policy lead and partner at Democratic advisory firm Hilltop Public Solutions, has served as a senior adviser to Becerra since at least April. Pugh teamed up...

Depressing, but true: If you want to get ahead at work, embrace virtue signaling

Depressing, but true: If you want to get ahead at work, embrace virtue signaling

Strategically embracing the right symbols in the office really can advance your career.

S&P 500 is looking over the edge of a technical cliff — what happens if it falls off?

S&P 500 is looking over the edge of a technical cliff — what happens if it falls off?

Falling below 7,500 would lead to a dramatic increase in selling pressure and volatility, a J.P. Morgan strategist says, and that could end in a full-blown correction

Students using Google search in classroom accounts will need access to AI tools, the company says

Students using Google search in classroom accounts will need access to AI tools, the company says

Students using Google software in school will not be allowed to use the company’s search tool unless their school system also provides them access to artificial intelligence tools, the tech...

A New York Giants co-owner says the NFL can reach new fans in 2 key ways

A New York Giants co-owner says the NFL can reach new fans in 2 key ways

Carolyn Tisch Blodgett believes the NFL can grow by expanding its fan base internationally and through flag football.

Ten years later, ‘Pokémon Go to the polls’ still haunts the internet

Hillary Clinton’s 2016 political gaffe has become an irony-shrouded rallying cry for jaded young voters who still dare to hope for change.

Booking Profit, Sales Fall as Global Conflicts Wear on Travel Demand

Booking Profit, Sales Fall as Global Conflicts Wear on Travel Demand

The online travel agency posted a third-quarter profit of $2.72 billion, or $3.61 a share, as revenue fell 1% to $8.89 billion.

College Sports Require Freedom, Not Federal Control

College Sports Require Freedom, Not Federal Control

Neal McCluskey, Law & Liberty How do we know how much a nation values athleticism? Spectacle? Hate for the college down the road and its insufferable student body? For the...

Orbital Matter 3D printed the first rigid beam in the vacuum of space

Orbital Matter 3D printed the first rigid beam in the vacuum of space

An in-space construction first could be an enabler for the space data centers of the future.

Binance details how a fake job interview led to a $6.3B crypto heist

Binance details how a fake job interview led to a $6.3B crypto heist

Binance detailed how a compromised employee computer and internal AI tool allegedly enabled a $6.3 billion cryptocurrency theft and subsequent recovery efforts.

Super Micro’s stock pops as earnings show booming demand for AI servers

Super Micro’s stock pops as earnings show booming demand for AI servers

Super Micro is building out a “high-quality customer base” that’s fueling revenue growth, CFO Mark Long told MarketWatch.

Hiding inside Palantir’s skyrocketing quarter is a foreboding signal

Hiding inside Palantir’s skyrocketing quarter is a foreboding signal

Palantir delivered such a huge third-quarter earnings report on Monday that its press release even bragged that the numbers were “crushing consensus expectations.” Yet, retail investors were lukewarm on the...

The World Looks Upside Down…But It Isn’t

The World Looks Upside Down…But It Isn’t

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 14, 2026. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

25 U.S. Universities With Biggest Endowments

25 U.S. Universities With Biggest Endowments

Sarah Wood, U.S. News & World Report Endowments at these schools range roughly from $6.8 billion to $56.9 billion, U.S. News data shows.

Chipotle’s COO says he looks for this problem-solving skill in future leaders

Chipotle’s COO says he looks for this problem-solving skill in future leaders

Problems arise in every workplace, but the employees who stand out are the ones who take initiative and find solutions.

AI isn’t on the ballot, but it’s still being tested

AI isn’t on the ballot, but it’s still being tested

Americans are casting their votes in an election that could reshape Washington’s power structure. The results could serve as a litmus test for AI.

AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges

AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges

The five-year-old startup raised a $1.3 billion round led by Bessemer.

Fake agent allegedly used a dozen aliases to fleece NYC apartment hunters out of $61K

Fake agent allegedly used a dozen aliases to fleece NYC apartment hunters out of $61K

Prosecutors say Rajat Verma used forged checks, fake leases and multiple aliases to target at least 15 renters across Queens and Brooklyn.