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Zuckerberg distances Meta from calls for a coordinated approach on an AI slowdown
Zuckerberg Rejects a Coordinated Slowdown Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said each artificial-intelligence company should decide for itself how quickly to develop advanced systems while taking responsibility for their safety. His…
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AI rivals found rare agreement on safety. Putting it into practice is harder
Industry Leaders Support Slower Development Prominent artificial-intelligence leaders, including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and SpaceXAI’s Elon Musk, have recently agreed that AI development should slow down. Their unusual…
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Trump says he’s lifting a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey because everybody’s been bugging me’ about it
Trump Announces the Tariff Removal President Donald Trump said he plans to remove the 10% United States tariff on Irish whiskey. He made the announcement during the trophy ceremony at…
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OpenAI flags concerning new AI behavior and vows to track it more closely
OpenAI Reports Unexpected Model Behavior OpenAI disclosed six reports describing unexpected or concerning conduct in artificial-intelligence models. The cases appeared during training or evaluation over recent months. Some systems acted…
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A global AI safety strategy depends on US-China cooperation. They each see the other as the problem
Competition Blocks Meaningful Agreement A global strategy for artificial-intelligence safety depends heavily on cooperation between the United States and China. However, both countries increasingly view the other’s approach as a…
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Huawei unveils new chip technologies as Chinese firm steps up the AI race with Nvidia
Huawei Challenges Global AI Leaders Huawei introduced new chip technologies that strengthen its challenge to global leaders such as Nvidia. The announcement highlights the narrowing artificial-intelligence gap between China and…
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Divisions emerge in the tech industry over calls for a coordinated AI slowdown
Supporters Seek Coordinated Safeguards Warnings about uncontrolled artificial intelligence have renewed proposals for a coordinated slowdown in development. Several executives support cooperation between companies and governments to prevent severe risks.…
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Trump suggests EU allowing Canada as associate member could be a hostile act
Trump Warns Europe Over Canada President Donald Trump said the European Union’s possible decision to grant Canada associate membership could represent a hostile act. His remarks directly challenged the proposed…
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Japan’s biomass energy boom threatens further deforestation in Indonesia
Biomass Demand Drives Forest Loss Rising production of wood pellets and chips is creating a new wave of deforestation in Indonesia, according to satellite analysis from environmental organizations. Much of…
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Japan records a trade deficit for 4th month as oil imports soar
Higher Oil Costs Widen the Trade Gap Japan recorded a trade deficit of 1.1 trillion yen, or about $7 billion, in August as higher oil prices sharply increased the cost…
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Carney says Canada can wait for the right conditions in Trump trade war and emerge stronger
Canada Refuses to Rush a Trade Deal Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is prepared to wait for better conditions rather than quickly accept a trade agreement with the United…
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Carney heads to Europe for high-stakes speech and deeper EU ties as Canada clashes with Trump
Canada Seeks a Tailored European Partnership Prime Minister Mark Carney is traveling to Europe while Canada remains in a trade war with President Donald Trump. His government wants a deeper…
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Carney pitches Canada to global investors as Trump tries to pull investment south
Canada Courts Major Global Investors Prime Minister Mark Carney is using the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto to attract capital while President Donald Trump pushes factories and investment toward the…
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China can block citizens from leaving the country over national security or tech export violations
Exit Bans Expand Border Controls New Chinese border rules allow authorities to prevent citizens from leaving the country when illegal conduct is considered a threat to national or industrial security.…
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AI stocks drop, but the rest of Wall Street holds steadier after oil prices give back an early jump
Safety Concerns Weigh on AI Stocks Artificial-intelligence stocks declined worldwide after industry leaders supported slowing development to allow safety measures to catch up. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that advanced…
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US stocks slip after oil prices and the bond market crank up the pressure
Bond Yields Increase Pressure on Stocks U.S. stocks declined as rising Treasury yields and oil prices placed additional pressure on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%, while the Dow…
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US stocks slip after the Fed hikes interest rates and hints more increases may be on the way
Fed Decision Pushes Major Indexes Lower U.S. stocks declined after the Federal Reserve raised its main interest rate for the first time in three years. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%…
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US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war
Tariffs Create Outsized Pressure on Small Firms The trade war between the United States and Canada is raising costs and disrupting sales for small companies in both countries. Canada imposed…
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Carney embraces EU associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe
Canada Looks Toward a Closer European Partnership Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed a proposal that could make Canada the European Union’s first associate member. Speaking before the European Parliament,…
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc’s 1st associate member
Europe Opens the Door to a New Status European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member. She presented the idea during her…
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China says it hopes to agree with the US on tariff reductions at ‘an early date’
Tariff Reductions Move Toward Agreement China and the United States hope to reach an agreement soon on lowering import taxes. Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson Huang Ling said negotiators were working…
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China’s car exports in first 8 months surpass 2025 total, as EV sales soar
Export Growth Reaches a New Scale China exported more passenger cars during the first eight months of 2026 than during all of 2025. August shipments rose 67.1% from the previous…
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Chinese electric bike imports surge as Africa’s EV investments diversify
Imports Reveal Two Different EV Markets Africa’s imports of Chinese electric motorcycles and three-wheelers rose sharply during the first half of 2026. North African countries led the 60% increase, bringing…
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No relief from inflation as Middle East clashes lifts fuel prices to painful levels
Inflation Stays High as Fuel Costs Rise U.S. inflation accelerated in August as renewed fighting in the Middle East pushed gasoline prices higher. Consumer prices were 3.4% above their level…
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Mortgage rates climb: Average rate on a 30-year home loan hits the highest level in over 14 months
Rates Reach a Fourteen Month High Mortgage rates increased for a third consecutive week, making home financing more expensive for borrowers across the United States. Freddie Mac reported that the…
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US wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb
Wholesale Inflation Accelerates in August U.S. wholesale inflation increased in August after showing signs of cooling earlier in the summer. The producer price index rose 5.4% from one year earlier,…
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Bessent pitches US-backed financial literacy competition to world’s largest economies
A Global Competition for Financial Skills Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposed a financial literacy campaign to leaders from the world’s largest economies. He introduced the idea while hosting finance ministers…
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Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances
Build Credit and Track Every Dollar College gives students an opportunity to develop financial habits that can influence their security after graduation. One important step is building a credit history.…
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Some US adults are using AI for financial guidance but few trust it, Gallup poll finds
AI Use Grows Despite Low Trust A new Gallup survey shows that artificial intelligence has become one source of financial guidance for some Americans. About one in five people who…
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Missouri is poised to revert to former congressional districts after court rejects Trump-backed map
Supreme Court Clears the Way for the 2022 Map Missouri is expected to use its 2022 congressional districts in the November election after the United States Supreme Court rejected another…