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Tech Stocks Drop Further Amid Doubts Over AI Spending
Oct 15, 2026

Tech Stocks Drop Further Amid Doubts Over AI Spending

Tech stocks plunged, led by a steep drop in South Korea’s benchmark index, as concerns over soaring A.I. spending and stubborn inflation fueled a sell-off.


Data Centers Become Targets in Wars in Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East
Oct 15, 2026

Data Centers Become Targets in Wars in Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East

Military forces have sought to damage the computing hubs that power online services and artificial intelligence systems.


Mortgage Rates Hover at 7.4%, Highest Since 2023
Oct 15, 2026

Mortgage Rates Hover at 7.4%, Highest Since 2023

The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has steadily risen in recent weeks, compounding affordability challenges for many Americans.


Homeownership Drifts Further Out of Reach as Mortgage Rates Rise
Oct 15, 2026

Homeownership Drifts Further Out of Reach as Mortgage Rates Rise

Mortgage rates have pushed above 7 percent and home prices remain elevated, hurting the prospects of would-be buyers.


California’s Proposition 45 Brings the Sprawl Debate Back
Oct 15, 2026

California’s Proposition 45 Brings the Sprawl Debate Back

Among the measures up for a vote in November is one that would amend the state’s landmark environmental law and make it easier to build large housing developments outside cities.


Gulf Oil Is Still Flowing Despite a Surge in Attacks on Ships
Oct 15, 2026

Gulf Oil Is Still Flowing Despite a Surge in Attacks on Ships

Shipping operators are braving the Strait of Hormuz, but the risks are high and transportation costs have skyrocketed.


Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
Oct 15, 2026

Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm

The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.


Midterms Could Shift Focus of Epstein Abuse to Banks’ Role
Oct 15, 2026

Midterms Could Shift Focus of Epstein Abuse to Banks’ Role

With an eye on retaking control of Congress, Democrats are introducing a bill that would hold banks accountable for their handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s finances.


What Is Starshield, SpaceX’s Military-Grade Satellite Internet Service Ukraine Relies On?
Oct 15, 2026

What Is Starshield, SpaceX’s Military-Grade Satellite Internet Service Ukraine Relies On?

For years, Ukraine’s armed forces have relied on satellite communication services developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Recent restrictions have hampered its war effort.


Energy Dept. Issues Emergency Order Amid Above-Average Temperatures
Oct 15, 2026

Energy Dept. Issues Emergency Order Amid Above-Average Temperatures

The order as a precaution allows grid operators to use backup generation this week. There were no widespread outages reported.


Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget
Oct 15, 2026

Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget

The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.


Shook Research Changes Name to Veritant After Forbes Scandal
Oct 15, 2026

Shook Research Changes Name to Veritant After Forbes Scandal

The company, known for its rankings of wealth advisers, sped up a rebranding after its founder acknowledged a secret $6 million payment to the top editor of Forbes.


The Fallout From the ‘Neocloud’ Wipeout
Oct 15, 2026

The Fallout From the ‘Neocloud’ Wipeout

Investors are newly worried about the health of artificial intelligence infrastructure companies like CoreWeave. That’s weighing on the wider A.I. industry.


Tesla Debuts 2026 Roadster, an EV Sports Car at Least $200,000
Oct 15, 2026

Tesla Debuts 2026 Roadster, an EV Sports Car at Least $200,000

Elon Musk’s company and other automakers, like Jaguar and Bentley, are trying to sell very expensive electric cars to people who usually prefer gasoline-fueled luxury and performance.


What Allegations of Spying at OpenAI Mean for the A.I. Industry
Oct 15, 2026

What Allegations of Spying at OpenAI Mean for the A.I. Industry

The arrest of an OpenAI employee accused of planting a bug in an office of the artificial intelligence giant flags another concern for the industry.


AI giant Anthropic woos potential investors ahead of stock market debut
Oct 15, 2026

AI giant Anthropic woos potential investors ahead of stock market debut

It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.


Families of Sailors Killed in Iran War Struggle for Compensation and Closure
Oct 15, 2026

Families of Sailors Killed in Iran War Struggle for Compensation and Closure

Attacks near the Strait of Hormuz have claimed the lives of at least 25 seafarers. Their survivors are reeling.


Chinese Carmakers, Once a Sideshow, Take Center Stage at Paris Motor Show
Oct 15, 2026

Chinese Carmakers, Once a Sideshow, Take Center Stage at Paris Motor Show

At this week’s Paris Motor Show, there are no signs the influx of low-cost Chinese vehicles will slow despite European Union efforts.


Thousands of NI workers to get pay bump as Real Living Wage rises
Oct 15, 2026

Thousands of NI workers to get pay bump as Real Living Wage rises

About 6,000 workers in NI are paid the Real Living Wage - which is voluntarily paid to reflect the cost of living.


Graphics: China advances two-way opening-up of its financial markets
Oct 15, 2026

Graphics: China advances two-way opening-up of its financial markets

Graphics: China advances two-way opening-up of its financial markets


Bank of America Fined $1.2 Billion for Lax Money-Laundering Oversight
Oct 15, 2026

Bank of America Fined $1.2 Billion for Lax Money-Laundering Oversight

Federal regulators said the bank had waved through suspicious transactions without proper care.


Musk Blames Tycoon for Stalling Satellite Internet Access in India
Oct 15, 2026

Musk Blames Tycoon for Stalling Satellite Internet Access in India

As Starlink seeks permission to operate in India, a recent protest in New Delhi showed how quickly authorities can cut off mobile internet access.


How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections
Oct 14, 2026

How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections

Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.


As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?
Oct 14, 2026

As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?

With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.


How much is the minimum wage?
Oct 14, 2026

How much is the minimum wage?

What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?


Battle Over the Pierre Ends in Defeat for the Buyer Pushed by Lutnick
Oct 14, 2026

Battle Over the Pierre Ends in Defeat for the Buyer Pushed by Lutnick

Motasem Khashoggi, who hails from a prominent Saudi family, missed a Tuesday deadline to deliver a $100 million deposit to purchase the Manhattan landmark.


Why Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Is Unlikely to Lower Fuel Costs
Oct 14, 2026

Why Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Is Unlikely to Lower Fuel Costs

President Trump’s deal with Russia will probably not lower diesel prices that have soared because of his war with Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.


Higher Energy Prices Pushed U.S. Inflation Up to 3.7% Ahead of Midterm Elections
Oct 14, 2026

Higher Energy Prices Pushed U.S. Inflation Up to 3.7% Ahead of Midterm Elections

September’s Consumer Price Index report will keep pressure on President Trump and the Federal Reserve to tame intensifying price pressures.


Surging Inflation Complicates Trump’s Final Push to Sell Voters on Strong Economy
Oct 14, 2026

Surging Inflation Complicates Trump’s Final Push to Sell Voters on Strong Economy

The final inflation report before the 2026 election — showing price increases and stagnant wages — spelled bad political news for the White House.


Attacks on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Escalate Sharply
Oct 14, 2026

Attacks on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Escalate Sharply

In a volatile moment in the region, a significant increase in attacks on vessels passing through the vital waterway is raising alarm.


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