Business, Technology
Meta Stock Jumps 10% on New AI App and Higher Price Target
Shares of Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, jumped 10% in a single trading day. Two main reasons drove this sharp rise.
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Technology, Business
Nvidia Boss: No Chance AI Will Destroy the World by 2030
Jensen Huang, the head of the chip company Nvidia, has strongly rejected warnings that artificial intelligence could destroy the world by 2030.
Politics, Business
Secret Deals Behind Trump's Drug Price Plan
Newly revealed contracts show hidden terms inside President Trump’s drug-pricing deals. Reporters found details that were not made public before.
Business, Education
Students Left Without Homes After Housing Company Fails in Dundee
A student accommodation provider in Dundee, Scotland, has gone out of business, leaving students without homes. Students now have to scramble to find new places to stay before the new term begins.
Business, Technology
Bitcoin Rises Close to $78,000 After Rate Hike
The price of Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, moved higher this week, getting close to $78,000. This rise came after a rate hike, a change that affects how expensive it is to borrow money. Rate changes c
Business, Entertainment
Restaurants Offer Deals for National Cheeseburger Day
National Cheeseburger Day is a food holiday celebrated every year in the United States.
Sports, Business
PGA Tour Says No to Easy Return for LIV Golf Stars
The PGA Tour, the main professional golf organisation in the United States, has said it will not offer any shortcut for LIV Golf players who want to return.
Business, Politics
UK Interest Rates and What They Mean for Mortgages
The Bank of England is the UK's central bank. It decides the country's main interest rate.
Politics, Business
Report: US Paid Federal Workers Billions Not to Work
A new government report says federal employees were paid billions of dollars to not work under a program connected to DOGE.
Technology, Business
Salesforce Hit by Global Outage During Dreamforce Event
Salesforce, a major cloud software company, experienced a global outage this week just as its annual Dreamforce conference was getting underway. The timing made the disruption especially noticeable.
Politics, Business
UK Considers Joining Global Defence Bank Led by Canada
The UK is in talks about joining a new global defence bank. The plan is being led by Canada. The bank would help pay for military spending around the world.
Business
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $232 Million After Saturday Draw
Powerball is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, played across many states, including Ohio.
Politics, Business
Australia's Energy Minister Warns Fuel Prices May Rise Again
Australia's energy minister, Chris Bowen, has warned that fuel prices could rise again because of the worsening conflict in the Middle East.
Politics, Business
Australia Warns of Higher Fuel Prices Amid Middle East Conflict
Australia's energy minister, Chris Bowen, has warned that petrol prices could rise again because of the worsening conflict in the Middle East.
Business, Technology
Deadline Nears for $50 Million Disney Streaming Settlement
Time is running out for people to apply for a $50 million settlement linked to Disney and streaming TV prices. A settlement is money paid to end a legal problem.
Business
Mortgage Rates Rise, Not Fall, Surprising Borrowers
Homeowners and buyers who hoped for cheaper mortgage rates have been disappointed.
Entertainment, Business
CBS Reporter Matt Gutman Removed From Former Colleague's Lawsuit
A former producer at ABC News has removed CBS correspondent Matt Gutman's name from a workplace lawsuit.
Business, Politics
Gas Prices Hit Record High Before Labor Day
Gas prices in the United States have reached a record high just before the Labor Day weekend, a time when many Americans travel by car.
Technology, Business
Fake Job Apps Trick Young People Into Losing Money
Job seekers, especially young people from Generation Z, are being targeted by a new online scam. Criminals use fake job interviews to steal money and personal information.
Business, Science
Teaching Young Women to Negotiate Boosts Their Future
A research project in Zambia has shown that young women can be taught to negotiate more effectively, with lasting benefits for their lives.
