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An Anthropic engineer warns about ‘cognitive surrender’ as AI agents take over his work

An Anthropic engineer warns about ‘cognitive surrender’ as AI agents take over his work

“When you can’t explain the answer to a question, even by way of your agent, you’ve ceded ownership,” Claude Code engineer Addy Osmani wrote.

Millions may lose Social Security benefits in 2032. The new Senate will have to confront that.

Millions may lose Social Security benefits in 2032. The new Senate will have to confront that.

More than a third of the incoming Senate will be responsible for reforming Social Security — or letting its funding run out.

A prolonged war in Iran is the market’s real ‘black swan,’ says this strategist

A prolonged war in Iran is the market’s real ‘black swan,’ says this strategist

Alicia Levine, of BNY’s wealth management business, said markets have not priced in the possibility of the war in Iran lasting for a long time.

Emirates Airline Profit Falls After Iran War Disrupts Air Traffic

Emirates Airline Profit Falls After Iran War Disrupts Air Traffic

Dubai’s flagship carrier posted a sharp drop in first-half profit after the Iran war disrupted flight routes and pushed up the price of jet fuel.

JetBlue raises baggage fees for a second time as jet fuel prices stay elevated

JetBlue raises baggage fees for a second time as jet fuel prices stay elevated

JetBlue has raised its checked baggage fees for the second time this year, making it more expensive for travelers to check luggage just as the busy holiday travel season gets...

Trump Taxed Imports, Voters Sent Republicans a Big Bill

Trump Taxed Imports, Voters Sent Republicans a Big Bill

Editorial, Washington Post Vice President JD Vance posted 617 words to X on Wednesday explaining the Republican midterms wipeout….

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Richard Simmons’ L.A. estate sells for $3.8 million

Over a year after Richard Simmons’ death, the fitness guru’s longtime home has sold to a buyer drawn to its rich history.

Powerball’s massive $847M jackpot won by lucky ticket holder in New Jersey

Powerball’s massive $847M jackpot won by lucky ticket holder in New Jersey

A New Jersey ticket matched all six Powerball numbers to claim the $847 million jackpot on Wednesday, but the winner’s identity remains a mystery.

The Wants We Never Knew We Had: Galbraith, Friedman and AI

The Wants We Never Knew We Had: Galbraith, Friedman and AI

Shahid Islam, RCM In The Affluent Society (1958), John Kenneth Galbraith challenged the assumption that businesses merely satisfy independently…

Bosses loved AI at work — until they drowned in slop

Bosses loved AI at work — until they drowned in slop

Bosses are fed up with your grammatically perfect, needlessly verbose memos.

Dems’ midterm sweep could spur  Wall Street crackdown as lefty leaders target AI data centers, prediction markets

Dems’ midterm sweep could spur Wall Street crackdown as lefty leaders target AI data centers, prediction markets

The Democratic sweep of the midterms could bring a crackdown on Wall Street as lefty leaders set their sights on a range of targets – from crypto and prediction markets...

Lockheed Martin paying $29.5M settlement after allegedly discriminating against white workers

Lockheed Martin paying $29.5M settlement after allegedly discriminating against white workers

Defense contractor Lockheed Martin has agreed to pay $29.5 million to settle claims by President Donald Trump’s administration that it discriminated against white workers.

ArcelorMittal Says Europe’s Steel Tariffs Are Boosting Profits

ArcelorMittal Says Europe’s Steel Tariffs Are Boosting Profits

Europe’s largest steelmaker booked a 34% surge in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization over the third quarter of the year.

Is Flying Private Less Safe? Here’s How the Rules Differ From Commercial Airlines

Is Flying Private Less Safe? Here’s How the Rules Differ From Commercial Airlines

A fatal crash in Florida has highlighted the difference in regulations of charter jet operators from airlines.

The Revenge of Normie Americans

The Revenge of Normie Americans

Noah Smith, Noahpinion Normies exist, and there’s only so far you can push them before they get mad.

When Democrats Run Against Democrats, Democrats Win

When Democrats Run Against Democrats, Democrats Win

John Tamny, RealClear Too bad Kamala Harris didn’t beat Donald Trump in 2024. Except Republicans will protest that Harris would have been much worse than Trump. Impossible. …

Nothing CEO says company’s mysterious AI-first device is dropping next month

Nothing CEO says company’s mysterious AI-first device is dropping next month

While it’s not yet clear what kind of product the smartphone startup is cooking up, Nothing’s CEO said the product is designed to leverage AI for productivity gains.

Toyota stock rallies after company lowered sales guidance. Here’s how rare that is.

Toyota stock rallies after company lowered sales guidance. Here’s how rare that is.

Toyota Motor on Thursday saw an odd combination of a powerful stock-market gain after lowering its annual sales forecast.

Deutsche Telekom Raises Outlook, Plans Dividend Increase

Deutsche Telekom Raises Outlook, Plans Dividend Increase

Deutsche Telekom raised its outlook based on higher expectations for its T-Mobile US business and said it plans to raise its 2026 dividend.

$2M gift aims to address Nevada’s shortage of rheumatologists

The endowment will fund a two-year fellowship at UNLV as Nevada ranks 49th nationally in rheumatologist availability.

Treasury Department sanctions couple accused of helping Iran evade oil blockade

Treasury Department sanctions couple accused of helping Iran evade oil blockade

The Treasury Department has sanctioned an Indian couple accused of helping Iran evade international restrictions on its oil trade by providing Tehran with bogus registrations for its shadow fleet of...

This year’s worst-performing S&P 500 stock is finally seeing some major relief

This year’s worst-performing S&P 500 stock is finally seeing some major relief

AppLovin’s stock is popping after “clearly positive” earnings results.

Europeans Really Don’t Like to Invest In Stocks

Europeans Really Don’t Like to Invest In Stocks

Joachim Klement, Klement on Investing It has become a trope to say that there is no equity investment culture in continental Europe (at least nowhere near what we see in...

We now know when Slate plans to start building its $25,000 truck

We now know when Slate plans to start building its $25,000 truck

Slate hasn’t told customers when it’s going to start building production models, but its tire supplier just revealed the start date.

Holiday retail jobs are moving away from the sales floor

Holiday retail jobs are moving away from the sales floor

Americans are still buying plenty of stuff for the holidays, but they’re getting more of it online. That calls for a shift in staffing.

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AI PACs spent millions trying to shape Congress — here’s how they fared

AI industry PACs spent millions influencing the 2026 midterms, with mixed results. Political groups are already looking toward the next election cycle.

Blue Tidal Wave Won’t Erase Growth Forecast

Blue Tidal Wave Won’t Erase Growth Forecast

Matthew Luzzetti, Deutsche Bank Group

California Chick-fil-A closure scare as job cuts announced

California Chick-fil-A closure scare as job cuts announced

They’re not chicken-ing out.

A New Factory Isn’t Certainly a Sign of Growth

A New Factory Isn’t Certainly a Sign of Growth

Diana Thomas & Randy Simmons, RCM In 1989 The Economist described a Soviet bus factory whose workers took sledgehammers to newly…

Rheinmetall Shares Plunge After Order Delays Force Arms Maker to Trim Guidance Again

Rheinmetall Shares Plunge After Order Delays Force Arms Maker to Trim Guidance Again

Shares fell more than 16% after the arms maker said it expected sales of roughly $14.82 billion in 2026, below a prior guidance range of between $15.39 billion and $15.95...