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A night of historic firsts: 2026 midterm election winners set new milestones for diversity and generational change

From the first Muslim American U.S. senator to the first Native American woman governor, American voters set a long list of precedents on Tuesday.

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Meta’s web crawlers are making life hell for owners of small business websites

Entrepreneurs who rely on their websites to connect with customers and sell products are being inundated with bots, pushing their businesses to the...

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Binance hack: Bitcoin and other tokens fall as the crypto world is rocked by a historic attack

Thieves have reportedly snatched $6.3 billion from the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in an incident tied to a North Korean hacking group.

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Hillary Clinton joins team Flavor Flav as criticism of the WNBA finals game schedule hits fever pitch

A rap star and a former first lady are among the basketball fans who are baffled that one of the season’s most critical games is tipping off at...

29.10.2026 10

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Google’s AI Mode won’t say Biden won the 2020 election in the U.S. But in other countries, it’s a different story

The AI search tool readily acknowledges President Biden’s U.S. election victory when queried from abroad, even as it sidesteps the question for...

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Memory chip stocks are back on the rise today: What’s driving the upswing for Micron, Sandisk, and SK Hynix?

Companies that specialize in memory and data storage have seen their shares cool since hitting record highs this summer.

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DoorDash stock reacts on report that it wants to buy Instacart

A potential acquisition would mean big changes for the food delivery sector, but DoorDash investors aren’t so sure it would be for the better.

27.10.2026 8

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First Pillsbury and Trader Joe’s. Now another food brand is recalling products over glass concerns

Natural Grocers is the latest retailer to recall a food product over possible glass contamination, following similar recalls involving Pillsbury and...

23.10.2026 7

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Meta quietly delays controversial update that critics say will allow website scraping

Following outrage from news publishers, the tech giant pushed back an update for business accounts by three weeks. It still plans to move forward with...

23.10.2026 8

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Meta is splitting its stock: Here’s why, when, and what it means for investors

The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp will create a new class of non-voting shares, with the change due to take effect in 2027.

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BBC layoffs: More jobs slashed, channels cut as British broadcaster faces ‘immediate cost pressures’

The public service broadcaster plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs over the next few years as it negotiates with the U.K. government over its future.

21.10.2026 8

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Retail bundle wars: Walmart is offering combined memberships with Sam’s Club. The price point is curious

The big box retailer is taking a cue from cable TV with an all-in-one package that gives shoppers access to members-only deals and even prorated...

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AI investors are getting nervous about this key metric

OpenAI and Anthropic are bringing in billions in revenue. But signs of slowing growth are raising fresh concerns about the AI boom—and whether the...

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Coke is winning the Pepsi challenge as KFC becomes the latest brand to switch

Marriott hotels and Costco food courts are among the popular destinations that have begun serving Coca-Cola over PepsiCo products in recent years.

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CoreWeave stock keeps falling as fears of AI spending drag down markets. Here’s the latest on what’s happening

AI companies are shedding market value this week, with the cloud-computing firm leading the way as concerns over debt mount.

15.10.2026 6

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Bank of America stock falls in the wake of a historic $1.2 billion fine after it failed to report financial crime

The U.S. Treasury’s penalty against BoA is its third largest ever, behind fines against Binance and TD Bank. Here’s what happened.

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Bumble stock soars as the embattled dating app strikes deal to go private. Here’s how it got here

Whitney Wolfe Herd became the youngest woman to take a company public in 2021, but Bumble has stumbled in a world that has cooled on dating apps.

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Delta Air Lines stock is outpacing its ‘Big Four’ rivals in 2026. Could rising fuel costs end the winning streak?

The U.S. air carrier issued a more conservative forecast on Friday after an earnings report that showed a significant fall in net income.

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‘I Am Jane Doe’ protests are taking place nationwide today as movement spreads in the wake of Cornell lawsuit

Over 150 events in cities across the country are expected on Thursday after countless women shared stories of sexual abuse across social media.

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‘Dungeons & Dragons’ creative teams join union as concerns mount over pay discrepancies and ‘forced AI use’

Designers, artists, writers, and producers who work on Hasbro’s popular card and role-playing games are now represented by the CWA.

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SpaceX stock is on the rise again: What’s behind the rocket and AI company’s October rally?

Shares in Elon Musk’s spaceflight company are nearing where they were back in June, the month it first went public. A few factors appear to be...

06.10.2026 10

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Nike layoffs loom as its stock price hits punishing new lows

The embattled footwear giant is planning changes to its operating model that ‘will result in fewer roles,’ CEO Elliott Hill said in a memo.

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Cheese recalled nationwide after 8 people hospitalized from E. coli outbreak: Full list of products to avoid

Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has stopped production and shipment of all Graziers Raw Milk Cheese products in the wake of an ongoing investigation.

01.10.2026 10

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This group is missing out on crucial AI safety conversations

As the greatest technological shift of our time unfolds, many people’s lives lack built-in exposure to AI—to their detriment.

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OpenAI is accused of taking dangerous cyber risks for ‘private gain’ in lawsuit over rogue AI agents

A legal advocacy group has filed what it says is a first-of-its-kind lawsuit seeking to hold a company liable for the autonomous activity of agents it...

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Oura stock listing in limbo as smart ring startup delays IPO just days after launching it

Citing market uncertainty, the California maker of the popular Oura ring has postponed plans to list its shares on the Nasdaq.

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Costco tariff refunds update: Here’s how the warehouse club says it gave back to members so far

In an earnings call on Thursday, CEO Ron Vachris said the retailer has passed refunds on to customers through price reductions on food and non-food...

25.09.2026 10

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Social Security retirement age would be would lower for ‘blue collar’ workers under proposed bill: What that means

Almost 40% of working U.S. civilians work a job that requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and other physically demanding activities.

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Pretending you worked somewhere on LinkedIn is about to get harder

The Microsoft-owned social network is launching a new feature that will allow verified companies to remove imposter employees.

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Nor’easter update: Will a powerful September storm pummel the Northeast?

It’s early in the season, but Northeast states including New York and New Jersey are bracing for a potential September disruption. Here’s the latest.

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Warren Buffett’s farewell letter as Berkshire Hathaway chairman includes a big vote of confidence for Greg Abel

The 96-year-old Oracle of Omaha is stepping down as chairman less than eight months after Abel took over as CEO. Buffett will remain on the board.

18.09.2026 10

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So Delicious Dairy Free frozen dessert gets recalled again over fears of ‘small stones’ and ‘other hard objects’

It’s the second time since December that the brand’s salted caramel cluster flavor has been the focus of a nationwide recall. Here’s what to know.

16.09.2026 10

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Bitcoin and crypto stock prices today: Investors are on edge ahead of crucial ‘Clarity Act’ Senate vote

As the industry holds its breath, popular tokens like XRP, along with the share prices of companies like Coinbase, were mostly down in premarket...

15.09.2026 10

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Lululemon stock collapses: Soft sales in China reveal negative impact of viral drum controversy

The apparel brand appears to have paid dearly for a public fumble in May at a time when it is looking to China for growth. Shares are down 42% this...

04.09.2026 10

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‘Sex before marriage and a job after’: 9 Gloria Steinem quotes about work, empathy, liberation, and more

The groundbreaking feminist writer and activist, who passed away on Wednesday at 92, believed in the power of words. Here are some of her best.

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Panera Bread’s fall menu goes heavy on the sweets and soups, including 3 items you’ve never seen before

The fast casual chain is getting ready for the cooler weather with new surprises and old returning favorites. See the full list.

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Shein stock fails to captivate as fast-fashion giant makes market debut

Shares sank 9% in early trading before rebounding to near their IPO price. The Hong Kong listing comes after failed attempts in New York and London.

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He helped pioneer ‘cheap chic’ at Target in the 2000s. Can he do the same for Old Navy?

Retail veteran Michael Francis is taking the helm of Gap Inc.’s largest brand at a time when affordability is at the forefront of people’s minds.

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T-Mobile is closing retail stores and laying off workers: See a list of locations that will be impacted

The wireless giant has disclosed 63 new layoffs across 13 locations in Washington state. Its head count has decreased significantly in 2026.

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Why the dream of ‘having it all’ is finally dead

Disillusionment with corporate life is at an all-time high, between AI, forever layoffs, political upheaval, and rising costs of living. What’s the...

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Today is ‘Pay What You Can’ day: See a list of restaurants that participate

The initiative began small in Mexico City. This year, it expanded to more than 100 restaurants in Mexico, the U.S., and other countries, offering menu...

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Lego has launched 330 new products so far this year, including ‘something for everyone’. It’s paying off

The Danish toy brand saw record revenue during the first half of 2026 with a range of releases tied to entertainment and sports, along with its...

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Ross is opening more stores: List of new locations grows in 2026 expansion

The retail department store chain said in its second-quarter financial results that it is increasing the number of stores it plans to open this year.

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Walmart tariff refunds update: Will customers get reimbursed directly?

The retail chain, which reported earnings on Thursday, indicated that it will use the refunds to keep prices low and reinvest in its customer...

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Popular pet food recalled after 3 dogs got sick in latest U.S. salmonella scare

According to a new notice, the FDA received a complaint about a product produced by Oma’s Pride, a raw pet food brand. Testing revealed salmonella.

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Jack in the Box has closed 40 stores so far this year: List of doomed locations is expected to keep growing

The fast food burger chain is well into its “Jack on Track” plan, but its effort to shutter underperforming restaurants is going slower than expected.

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Cerebras stock tanks after earnings. Time to worry about the AI chipmaker?

CEO Andrew Feldman said the company, which had a blockbuster IPO in May, is facing a lack of available data center space. Its outlook still looks...

13.08.2026 20

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Social Security changes: See the full list of 14 rare conditions just added to the fast track for disability benefits

Compassionate Allowances, first created in 2008, offer a quicker way to identify diseases and conditions that qualify applicants for disability...

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Sweetgreen’s terrible summer: Stock price and profits take a hit as salad aversion grips the nation

The chain had already planned to open fewer stores this year before an outbreak made things worse. Now it says its pace of recovery “remains...

07.08.2026 20

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Figma says it’s hiring less because of AI. Wall Street doesn’t seem impressed

Down 25% year-to-date, the design software firm saw its stock drop again in premarket trading after its Q2 earnings raised concerns about spending.

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