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American Airlines will let travelers mix cash and miles to pay for flights
As holiday airfares spike, American Airlines plans to let travelers pay for flights with a mix of cash and loyalty points.
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Amazon vows to invest $1 billion in areas where it builds data centers
Amazon said it will invest $1 billion over five years to support job education, energy affordability and other priorities in communities where its data centers are located.
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The AI revolution is likely to drive up your electricity bill. Here's why.
Utilities are racing to build data centers to meet surging demand for AI and other tech services. Ratepayers will pick up the tab, experts say.
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Amazon Prime customers could get $200 refunds in expanded FTC deal
Some Amazon customers could receive refunds of up to $200. Here's who is eligible for a payment and when consumers will get the money.
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Employers added 29,000 jobs in September, missing economic forecasts
Unemployment ticked up to 4.2% in September, while employers pulled back on hiring amid economic headwinds.
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Cyber scams have targeted 9 in 10 Americans as AI fuels fraud
Cyberattacks and scams are skyrocketing due to artificial intelligence, which is making it easier for criminals to engage in fraud, the report finds.
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OpenAI parts ways with 3 researchers it says mishandled sensitive information
OpenAI has parted ways with three researchers who it said violated company protocols for handling sensitive information
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AI agents are "very intelligent, charming sociopaths," Kevin Roose says
Noted tech journalist Kevin Roose discusses what he learned about AI in writing his new book on the race to develop "superintelligence."
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U.S. layoffs drop nearly 40% in 2026 to 4-year low, new data shows
Hiring plans are up 3% so far this year, signaling the labor market remains resilient, experts say.
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Trump sending $500 ACA refund checks to nearly 1 million Americans
Some families with more than one "affected person" could receive multiple payments via check or direct deposit, an administration official told CBS News.
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Fed watchdog finds no laws broken in $2.5 billion Fed renovation
The Federal Reserve inspector general also did not find fault with features the White House had complained were "ostentatious" and not compliant with the approved plans.
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New SNAP rules take effect Oct. 1, raising fears of more benefit cuts
More than 5 million Americans have lost food-stamp benefits since 2025. "I have to prove that I'm sick," one SNAP recipient said.
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NextEra-Dominion merger could jack up electricity prices, lawmakers warn
Lawmakers are warning that a massive energy industry merger could lead to higher costs for ratepayers.
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FTC probing Anthropic and OpenAI over AI safety threats
The regulatory agency's investigation comes amid mounting concerns that AI could pose serious risks to people.
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Treasury to auto-enroll up to 60 million children in Trump Accounts
Parents will no longer have to sign up for a Trump Account to get one for their child, with auto-enrollment beginning Oct. 1.
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Hawley unveils bill aimed at stopping Flock camera abuse
Sen. Josh Hawley is unveiling legislation to establish guardrails for Flock cameras and other artificial intelligence-powered surveillance technology, CBS News has learned.
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Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says
Hundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post.
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Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
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U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
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OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
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Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
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Holiday airfares soar to 10-year high. Here's how to save on flights.
Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.
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Gas prices could soar if the U.S. bans diesel exports, economists say
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
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Trump administration rolls back Biden-era fuel economy standards
Regulators estimate the new rules will result in an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, down from an earlier projection of 50.4 mpg.
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