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"America's Startup" competitors use AI to launch businesses from their dorms
Young entrepreneurs are tapping AI to launch a range of businesses, from analyzing your skin to helping wine growers analyze crop yields.
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Americans are paying 62% more for water than a decade ago, study finds
Americans paid an average of $531 per year for household water in 2025, although people in some states pay far more, according to a new study.
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Trump temporarily expands use of red-dyed diesel. Will it lower costs?
Experts say the new executive order will have a limited impact on farmers and truckers who rely on diesel.
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Paramount closes $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
The merger unites two major movie studios, news operations CBS News and CNN and cable networks including Comedy Central and TNT.
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Why you just got a $90 Social Security check — and who missed out
Millions of seniors are getting $90 direct deposits from Social Security this week, prompting questions about the source of the money.
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Coca-Cola reveals new flavors for Coke, Powerade and other brands
Coca-Cola said it will roll out the new flavors, all fruit-inspired, in 2027. Here's what the beverage giant is planning.
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Trump sending ACA and Medicare checks, but will they offset costs?
President Trump sent $500 checks to some Affordable Care Act enrollees, while 20 million Medicare recipients will soon get $90 checks. Will they make a difference?
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When to book Thanksgiving and Christmas flights for the best deals
Knowing when to buy plane tickets for holiday season travel can save you money. Here's the optimal time to book this year as airfares rise.
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Gatorade sold in dozens of states recalled due to undeclared dyes
Recalled Gatorade sold in 37 states could cause temporary "adverse health consequences," a federal regulatory agency says.
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Environmental groups sue Trump administration over vehicle MPG rollback
Reducing fuel-efficiency standards will raise prices at the pump and produce more harmful emissions, according to environmentalists.
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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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