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U.S. gas prices on track to fall below $4 a gallon, experts say
Fuel prices have dropped in recent weeks amid hopes that the midterm elections would increase pressure on the U.S. and Iran to reach a peace deal.
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LIV Golf shutting down after debtors bail and players head for exits
Bankrupt LIV Golf, which sought to disrupt professional golf, will wind down its operations after failing to secure funding.
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Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
Tech-heavy Nasdaq plunges nearly 1,300 points as Wall Street weighs the impact of Democratic wins on the AI sector.
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Americans wary of AI for medical care and insurance claims
Most Americans have qualms about using AI in healthcare for tasks such as diagnosis and treatment, Pew Research poll finds.
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Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid
Wendy's rebuffs unsolicited offer from Trian Partners, led by activist investor Nelson Peltz, and another group of investment firms.
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Buy a Home or Build Your Wealth? | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger
Jillionaire Dylan is 23, lives at home, works two jobs, and has managed to save $100,000. So, what should he do with it? Jill and Mark weigh in on whether he should buy property, invest his cash, or keep saving—and why…
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Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
At least 20 flights in Europe deal with bomb threats, adding to what one expert calls an unusual level of hoaxes in a short time period, suggesting "a very deliberate act."
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Midterm elections could zap the data center buildout, experts say
Democratic victories in several gubernatorial races are likely to slow data center development across the U.S., according to tech analysts.
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McDonald's plans to cook up new affordable menu bundles
McDonald's CEO Christopher Kempczinski said the company is testing new value options at select U.S. locations.
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Midterm election results will slow data center buildout, experts predict
Democratic victories in several gubernatorial races are likely to restrain data center development across the U.S., according to tech analysts.
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Dow posts biggest gain of the year after Democrats sweep Congress
The prospect of political gridlock in Washington, D.C., will limit lawmakers' ability to pass sweeping tax and spending packages, according to Wall Street analysts.
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JetBlue hikes baggage fees for the second time this year
Airlines have raised baggage fees and ticket prices to help offset the surging cost of jet fuel this year.
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Google will block search access for schools that ban AI use
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other critics are accusing Google of trying to pressure U.S. schools to use AI.
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How Wall Street analysts think the midterms could affect stocks
Despite the political drama surrounding U.S. elections, stocks have historically risen following midterms, market data shows.
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New Jersey's governor warns ports against accepting Russian diesel
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said ports and terminal operators receiving shipments of Russian diesel could face criminal penalties.
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Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit, averting trial
Snap joins Alphabet, Meta and TikTok in resolving allegations that its social media platform was designed to encourage addictive behavior.
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Marvell to acquire Lumentum in $115 billion AI connectivity deal
Marvell Technology said megadeal for Lumentum will help the merged company serve the growing market for AI data centers.
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Binance resumes withdrawals for some cryptocurrencies after heist
The exchange said it would resume withdrawals in phases, pending security checks.
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How hard is it to recover the $6 billion stolen from Binance?
Security experts are calling it the "largest bank robbery in human history." Getting all of the stolen crypto funds won't be easy.
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Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit, averting trial
Two plaintiffs alleged that Meta and Snap designed their social media platforms to foster addictive behavior.
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Medline electric beds pose fire hazard after 2 deaths, FDA warns
The medical equipment supplier's motorized beds can overheat and cause fires, regulators said in an urgent alert to consumers.
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Nasdaq sheds more than 700 points as tech stocks slump
Disappointing earnings reports from Alphabet, Amazon and Intel are renewing fears that the AI trade could unravel.
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Midterm elections put Social Security funding gaps on the ballot
With Social Security's main trust fund on course to be depleted in 2032, Congress will face mounting pressure to find remedies and avert benefit cuts.
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DoorDash gobbles up Instacart in $17 billion deal
DoorDash's purchase of Instacart for $65 per share will unite two of the country's largest grocery and food-delivery companies.
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