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Wall Street regains footing as banks recover from sell-off
The U.S. stock market seems to be steadying on Friday, as banks recover some of their sharp losses from the day before. The S&P 500…
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U.S. blocks a global fee on shipping emissions at international meeting
The U.S. has succeeded in blocking a global fee on shipping emissions as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without…
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Government 'doing everything' to overturn Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban at Aston Villa match
The government has said it is "doing everything in our power" to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a football match in…
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Why everyone suddenly wants the new AmEx Platinum card—fee hike and all
If there’s any doubt whether people are willing to pay $900 for a premium credit card, just look at the latest quarterly results for…
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Are EV sales hitting records or in retreat? Here’s what’s actually going on
Between July and September, electric vehicle sales in the U.S. hit a record high. Americans bought more than 430,000 EVs, up 40% from the…
Culture
Formula 1: Apple wins US broadcast rights for next five years in $750m deal
Apple has won the rights to broadcast Formula 1 in the United States for the next five years in deal said to be worth about $750m (£558m)…
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Sex could become the next big business opportunity for AI companies
ChatGPT will be able to have kinkier conversations after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the artificial intelligence company will soon…
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NYC mayoral debate underscores contrast between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo
Last night, New Yorkers and viewers across the country tuned in to watch the first general election debate for mayor of New York City. And…
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Global bank stocks wobble amid U.S. credit concerns
Fear over credit quality in U.S. regional banks rippled through markets on Friday, dragging global financial stocks lower and reviving…
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John Bolton pleads not guilty to charges of mishandling classified information – live
John Bolton pleads not guilty John Bolton has pleaded not guilty to charges of mishandling classified information. Reuters is reporting…
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Inflation is soaring, but Aldi’s Thanksgiving dinner will feed 10 people for just $40. Here’s how to get it
Thanksgiving is now less than six weeks away, which means many families are making plans for travel and meal prep. But the cost of…
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Oleksandr Usyk: Champion rules out Moses Itauma fight but planning 2026 return
Oleksandr Usyk says he will continue to fight for two more years and plans to return to the ring in 2026, but has ruled out a bout with…
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UK stock market hit by nerves over US banks
Ben KingBusiness reporter The UK's stock market has fallen sharply after a warning from two US banks triggered a widespread sell-off in…
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Government loses bid to block Palestine Action ban appeal
The government has failed in its attempt to block a challenge against its decision to ban Palestine Action under terrorism laws. In a…
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Toonstar’s new ‘Uncle Roger’ cartoon embraces AI—but slop it’s not
“The gyoza needs to look a little whiter. It’s too pink.” Nigel Ng is genially micromanaging the look and feel of Fried, an animated…
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The Download: the rehabilitation of AI art, and the scary truth about antimicrobial resistance
In this era of AI slop, the idea that generative AI tools like Midjourney and Runway could be used to make art can seem absurd. But amid…
Business
Why is Bitcoin crashing? Crypto king sinks to four-month low as investors seek safety in gold
October is usually a month for innocent frights and fun scares, but for Bitcoin investors, this month has left many holding the token…
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Zelensky to make case for missiles at White House, after Trump and Putin agree meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday, as Trump weighs whether to arm…
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Quantum computing stocks are sinking today: What’s happening with Rigetti, D-Wave, QUBT, and IonQ?
The fortunes of major quantum computing firms turned negative this week as share prices sank—in some cases by double digits. The so-called…
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I see dead people on Sora, and I’m conflicted about it
Hello again from Fast Company and thanks for reading Plugged In. Before I go any further, a bit of quick self-serving promotion: This…
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BBC Gaza documentary broke broadcasting rules, Ofcom says
The BBC committed a "serious breach" of broadcasting rules by failing to disclose that the narrator of a documentary about Gaza was the…
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The fast-growth entrepreneurs helping kids break their screen addiction
With more than a decade of experience working as a design and tech analyst, Andrew Hogan is all in on the efficiency and ease that tech…
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This startup thinks slime mold can help us design better cities
Officially known as Physarum polycephalum, slime mold is neither plant, animal, nor fungus but a single-celled organism older than…
Culture
From slop to Sotheby’s? AI art enters a new phase
One of the most conspicuous features of generative AI tools is their accessibility. With no training and in very little time, you can…