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Business - The New York Times
As 23andMe Struggles, Concerns Surface About Its Genetic Data
A plummet in the company’s valuation and a recent board resignation have raised questions about the future of genetic data collected from millions of customers.12 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Telecom providers operate emergency communications after Hurricane Helene
When critical infrastructure like utility lines and cell phone towers go down, emergency response teams from telecom providers like AT&T and Verizon step in with an arsenal of equipment ensuring ...18 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
51-year-old introvert overcame her 'worst nightmare' to build her $1.2 billion company
Angie Hicks, the co-founder of Angi (formerly Angie's List), started the home services company with her former boss, Bill Oesterle, when she was 22 years old.18 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Open AI’s $100 billion 2029 revenue target seems like a tech fever dream
Being at the cutting edge doesn’t necessarily bring financial success.21 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Jim Cramer's week ahead: CPI data and earnings from Delta, Domino's and major banks
CNBC's Jim Cramer reviewed next week's top market-moving action.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Dow logs record high as stocks rise, Treasury yields jump after strong jobs data
U.S. stocks rallied Friday on fresh signs of a strong labor market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending at a record peak while the bond market dialed back recession fears.Yesterday -
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Business - CNBC
Activist firm Mantle Ridge has $1 billion-plus stake in Air Products
Air Products shares are badly underperforming the S&P 500 for a second straight year, and the company has suffered from leadership upheaval.Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
US provides $72M to vaccine manufacturers to advance bird flu shot preparedness
There are currently no recommendations for anyone to be vaccinated against bird flu and federal health officials note this is being done out of "an abundance of caution."Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
2-, 10-year Treasury yields see biggest weekly gains in up to 2 years after ‘supernova’ jobs report
Treasury yields recorded their biggest weekly advances in up to two years on Friday after September’s nonfarm-payrolls report produced far more new jobs than expected, erasing the likelihood of ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Zillow adds climate risk data to home listings as threats rise
More than 80% of buyers now consider climate risk when purchasing a home, according to a survey by Zillow.Yesterday - Climate -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Disney faces class action lawsuit over employee data breach
The Burbank-based entertainment giant is accused in a class action lawsuit of negligence and other misconduct related to a data breach.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Coeur Mining is using its high-flying stock to buy SilverCrest for $1.7 billion
Coeur Mining announced Friday an agreement in which the gold and silver miner is using its stock, that has more than doubled this year, to buy SilverCrest Metals in a deal valued at $1.7 billion.Yesterday -
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Business - CNBC
Next steps for the Fed after strong jobs data — plus, news on health and beer stocks
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
White House updates Helene response, $45M provided to survivors
The White House updated its response to Hurricane Helene, providing $45 million to survivors of the disaster. President Biden’s administration said Friday that the Federal Emergency Management ...Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Better Than Expected Jobs Data Supports a Soft Landing
U.S. companies created 254,000 jobs last month, a hefty jump from 142,000 in August, and far more than the 150,000 expected by analysts.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Helene recovery could cost $34 billion. Here's who might pay for it.
President Joe Biden said Monday that he may have to call on Congress to end its recess early to pass more disaster relief.Yesterday -
Tech - ABC News
Austrian activist Schrems wins privacy case against Meta over personal data on sexual orientation
The European Union’s top court has said that social media company Meta can’t use public information about a user’s sexual orientation obtained outside its platforms for personalized advertising ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Stopping the great AI energy squeeze will need more than data centres
Innovative solutions require joined up government, which is currently in short supplyYesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
North Carolina communities work to provide supplies after Helene
North Carolina distribution centers worked to provide essential supplies to community members Thursday, one week after Hurricane Helene made landfall. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump-backed mass deportations would cost billions, report says
Former President Donald Trump has long shared plans for mass deportations if he returns to office, but how much would that cost? A new report from the American Immigration Council has some ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Skittles, Cheez-Its and other snacks could get more expensive with this $36 billion merger
Consumer advocate group says the merger between Mars and Kellanova would create yet another massive player in the food industry, restricting competition and giving the combined company more leeway ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Texas sues TikTok over handling of minors' data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued the social platform TikTok for allegedly operating in a way that "puts the online safety and privacy of Texas children at risk" and violates a bill that ...2 days ago - Tiktok -
Tech - VentureBeat
3thix partners with Avalanche on !eb3 gaming ad data
3thix is partnering with Avalanche to launch a decentralized ad data layer on the Layer 1 blockchain, offering an ad solution without compromising privacy.2 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Reflection 70B saga continues as training data provider releases post-mortem report
The more data the Reflection 70B creators publish about the model, the more evidence the open source AI community has to pore over.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
OpenAI gets $4 billion revolving credit line, giving it more than $10 billion in liquidity
On top of its latest funding round, OpenAI has put a $4 billion revolving credit line in place — bringing its total liquidity to more than $10 billion.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
10-year Treasury yield ends at highest level since August after better-than-expected ISM data
U.S. government debt sold off on Thursday, pushing 10- and 30-year yields to almost five-week closing highs, after data showed the economy’s services side grew last month and businesses remained ...2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
U.S. Funds Four Power Grid Projects With $1.5 Billion
The money comes from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law and will fund 1,000 miles of new transmission lines in Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years behind bars in voting system data scheme
A Colorado county clerk was sentenced to nine years in prison Thursday after spearheading a data breach scheme in the 2020 presidential election. District Judge Matthew Barrett sparred with former ...2 days ago -
Tech - The New York Times
OpenAI Adds $4 Billion Credit Line on Top of $6.6 Billion Investment Round
The San Francisco company is gathering the billions its executives believe they will need to continue building new A.I. technology.2 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Microsoft just dropped Drasi, and it could change how we handle big data
Microsoft unveils Drasi, a groundbreaking open-source data processing system that simplifies event-driven architectures and revolutionizes cloud-native development for improved efficiency and ...2 days ago - Microsoft -
Politics - The Hill
Google CEO eyeing electricity from nuclear plants for its data centers
Google CEO Sundar Pichai is considering using electricity from nuclear plants to power his company’s data centers, as the tech giant contends with the expansive energy demands of artificial ...2 days ago - Google -
Business - Inc.
How This Tiny Farm Became Sweetgreen’s Go-To Goat Cheese Provider
The salad chain’s founders discovered FireFly Farms at a market 16 years ago.2 days ago -
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World - Financial Times
Should banks make money from your financial data?
Some companies are already planning targeted marketing2 days ago -
World - The New York Times
A Climate Fund Could Pay Billions to Protect Trees in Amazon and Beyond
Brazil is proposing a fund that would pay countries to protect tropical forests that are crucial to curbing climate change. It would generate returns, too.2 days ago - Climate -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
‘It’s Not Just One Guy’: With Expectations High, Devils Provide Hischier Leadership Support
Knowing how much he puts on himself, it has been a good lesson for Nico Hischier to learn that asking for help and having support is okay.3 days ago