Your AI agent can be a teammate. But it still needs a boss
Most companies are teaching people how to get more out of AI, but they are not teaching people how to lead it.
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Exclusive: Dinari, founded by Stripe and Apple alums, partners with Circle to offer tokenized stocks to U.S. investors
The launch features 724 tokenized equities, including the entire S&P 500, marking the largest catalog of digital shares currently available.
What’s the difference between fashionably late and straight-up rude? We asked three experts.
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who find it acceptable to be a little tardy and those who consider it an affront to all that is decent. As someone who frequently runs late, I’m often relieved when someone else is, too. And I don’t mind if a friend is a bit […]
ChatGPT dominates Congress’s AI spending
Anthropic may have topped OpenAI as the world’s most valuable AI startup a few months ago, but when it comes to power users, Sam Altman’s company still has the edge. ChatGPT accounted for 88% of all known spending on AI tools by the U.S.
Walter Nolen, Omarion Hampton, Luther Burden among the year 2 players poised for a breakout
Some rookies take little time to adjust to the NFL , such as last season’s AP Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year, Tetairoa McMillan and Carson Schwesinger.…
How AI turned your best work into the bare minimum
Efficiency gains from AI are not being returned to employees as breathing room, but being immediately converted into higher output expectations instead.
SpaceX earnings live updates: First report since IPO, Starlink and AI in focus
Follow SpaceX’s Q2 2026 earnings live, with updates on revenue, Starlink, AI spending, Starship, guidance and SPCX stock.
How Byron Allen plans to turn BuzzFeed into a YouTube rival
When the media mogul Byron Allen took a controlling stake in BuzzFeed in May—becoming its CEO and chairman—it was his latest bold bet in a volatile media landscape.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Lilly access program, a Gilead court victory, and more
Eli Lilly confirmed that it will allow more patients to apply for early access to retatrutide, an unapproved obesity drug
Is a CD or a money market account better now? Here's what 3 experts think.
There are opportunities to earn big returns on your savings, but you'll need to know which account makes sense.
- Fed's benchmark rate steady at 3.5%-3.75%, but three officials voted to raise rates
- CME Group's FedWatch Tool predicts 70% probability of rate hike at upcoming meeting
"Peanut butter" pay raises are out, as employers shift to merit hikes
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
- Employers shifting from uniform "peanut butter" raises to merit-based increases
- Base pay increase expected at 3.5% in 2027, slight rise from 3.4%
- Aerospace and defense, pharmaceuticals to see larger pay boosts at 4.5% and 4%
Nothing CMF is launching its first open earbuds
Open earbuds are having a bit of a moment right now, and Nothing is the latest company jumping on the trend. Its budget sub-brand has introduced the CMF Clip Pro, CMF's first open earbuds that are…
Peak Design’s latest bags have clever integrated hooks
Peak Design's new City Line collection includes six lightweight bags designed for everyday carry. There's a 15-liter and 22L City Backpack, 15L City Tote, 6L and 12L City Crescent crossbody bags, and…
Levain Bakery just dropped a Crate & Barrel collab for all your cookie needs
Levain Bakery used to use Crate & Barrel products to display its cookies because the home goods brand’s serveware looked clean, simple, and elevated.
Bessent says there may be deal Tuesday or Wednesday to open Strait of Hormuz with 'freedom of movement'
"We are in talks with the Iranians," the Treasury secretary told CNBC's "Squawk Box."
Apple briefly yanked Telegram from the App Store over CSAM violations
Telegram is back on the App Store after Apple briefly removed it on Monday night over concerns about child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
to the Covid pandemic era.
- U.S. manufacturing sector grew fastest in 4 years in July
- Production index spiked 6.3 points, employment highest since Aug 2022
- Fed policy challenge with price pressures and inflation above 2% target
new record close.
- Dow Jones Industrial Average hits record high of 53,178.41 points
- Technology stocks lead market gains, Meta, Amazon, Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft surge
- Boeing shares jump 7% on FAA approval of 737 Max 7 after safety concerns
South Korean students detained for allegedly breaking into US military base
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A group of eight South Korean students were detained Tuesday for allegedly breaking into a United States air base while shouting anti-U.S.
Fake AI job candidates are forcing a hiring rethink at Arena, its CEO says
Arena's cofounder and CEO says fake job candidates passed interviews with the company's engineers and then disappeared.
- CEO Anastasios Angelopoulos announces potential return to in-person hiring
- Fake AI candidates passed technical interviews but dropped out during hiring
- Arena suspects corporate espionage, cyberattacks, or data theft as motives
Can your tax preparer use AI without telling you? Some experts say IRS rules aren't clear
A debate is brewing among tax practitioners regarding whether using AI to prepare tax returns should require a disclosure to clients.
- IRS guidance on AI use in tax prep not explicit about client disclosure.
- 25% of tax professionals used public AI tools, 9% used proprietary AI.
- Tax privacy laws require disclosure unless client signs waiver.
Can a community be designed to live longer?
“Blue zones” are places around the world where people have been reported to live longer, healthier lives. The idea began with researchers studying communities in places like Ikaria, Greece; Loma…
AI-driven Ring Cycle sparks boos at 150th anniversary Wagner Festival
BAYREUTH, Germany (AP) — Richard Wagner likely would have appreciated the cutting-edge technology, if not the…
- "10010110" Ring Cycle sparks boos at 150th Bayreuth Festival
- AI-generated scenery included in "From Myth to Code" production
- Audience discontent with 19th-century standards
Ukraine has drones that can lock onto targets when Russia severs the connection to their operators, letting them complete their attacks
Russian jamming can sever Ukrainian pilots' drone links, but target-lock technology can still guide the drones to their targets.
STAT+: The latest orphan drug exemptions may not be warranted, analysis finds
A new analysis questions the wisdom of a controversial provision in federal law that exempts so-called orphan drugs from Medicare pricing negotiations.
How Michigan’s Uncommitted movement shaped a Senate race
Welcome to The Midterms, Actually. Every week I’ll be writing about two things: one big idea or trend I see forming across the 2026 primaries, and one thing I’m hearing from a voice on the ground. Let’s get into it. —Astead W. Herndon One big idea: The Uncommitted movement has already won During the 2024 […]
The Best Gaming Mouse You Can Buy After Testing Dozens of Models
From wired to wireless to ultralight, we've tested dozens of gaming mice to find the best for work, your next MMO, and everything in between.
One Problem With Attacking the Smithsonian? Americans Like It.
Coming after a history museum may not be the base-galvanizing issue Trump thinks it is.
The Catholic Church’s New Schism
The Vatican excommunicated 700 arch-traditionalist bishops and priests—a rupture that touches on broader disputes in the Church today.
EON wants to move the data superhighway from ocean fiber to space lasers
Endeavour Optical Networks is planning to launch the fastest space laser communications system yet built.
Suddenly, Communists Are Everywhere
The Trump administration would like you to worry like it’s 1979.
Senate candidate Haley Stevens stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens, one of two Democrats in the primary for her party's Senate nomination, stands firm on backing U.S.
- Stevens defends U.S. military aid to Israel despite public support decline.
- Advocates for two-state solution and Israel's right to exist.
- Leads primary race but trails El-Sayed in polls.
How One Startup Built a (Mostly) China-Free Robot
Ati Robotics assembles its robots in India and uses just a few Chinese parts—a strategy that could pay off as the Trump administration cracks down on Chinese humanoids.
U.S. has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Reuters
The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its war with Iran, people familiar with the data told Reuters.
When a partner said he wanted kids soon, it made me question my desire to stay child-free. I stuck to it, and we broke up.
I've always known that I don't want kids. My partner said he wanted a them and I questioned myself, but I still I want to be child-free. We broke up.
- Lauren Melnick never wanted kids, until partner expressed desire.
- Internal conflict arose, questioning child-free stance.
- Relationship ended to clarify desire to stay child-free.
Greg Abbott Blasted Corpus Christi for Its Water Crisis. A River Authority He Has Power Over Is Falling Apart.
The post Greg Abbott Blasted Corpus Christi for Its Water Crisis. A River Authority He Has Power Over Is Falling Apart. appeared first on ProPublica .
How Data Centers Broke American Politics
What the Unabomber, Steve Bannon’s tech guy, and Bernie Sanders taught me about the great data center backlash of 2026.
The war to succeed Bernie Sanders is already underway
Walking into Democrats’ contentious Michigan Senate primary, Sanders’ inner circle thinks Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is more likely than Ro Khanna to be the heir.
The Pentagon Found a New Way to Undercount U.S. Casualties in Iran
U.S. troops killed or wounded since July 7 are now counted separately from casualties during the first months of the Iran war. The post The Pentagon Found a New Way to Undercount U.S. Casualties in Iran appeared first on The Intercept .
The Real Story Behind the 2018 Google Walkout
In 2018, more than 20,000 employees walked out to protest how Google handled allegations of sexual harassment. Here’s how they organized it from inside the company.
Reliably red Ohio suddenly a red-hot mess for GOP
Ohio, the red state that helped fuel President Trump 's political comeback — and launched his presumed heir, JD Vance , onto the national stage — has become one of the GOP's biggest headaches for the midterms.
The EPA Doesn’t Typically Retest Homes in the Country’s Largest Residential Lead Superfund Site. So We Did.
The post The EPA Doesn’t Typically Retest Homes in the Country’s Largest Residential Lead Superfund Site. So We Did. appeared first on ProPublica .
Poll: Talarico has slim lead over Paxton in Texas Senate race
Three consecutive polls have now shown Democrat James Talarico narrowly ahead of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in that state's crucial race for the U.S. Senate.
Exclusive: College students want ethical AI
The number of business students regularly using AI has increased from 6.2% to 29% over the past three years, according to research from American University's Kogod School of Business , shared first…
The EPA Heralds Its Omaha Cleanup as a Success. But We Found Many Yards Still Have Toxic Levels of Lead.
The post The EPA Heralds Its Omaha Cleanup as a Success. But We Found Many Yards Still Have Toxic Levels of Lead. appeared first on ProPublica .
Nurses Chase Cyclospora, Aided by Interviews, Fast-Food Receipts — And the Messy Details
Yes, they’ve heard all the poop jokes. Public health staffers are painstakingly tracing the sources of this massive outbreak, combing through fast-food orders and lettuce purchases as they listen to…
AI Is Being Used to Boost Medicaid Enrollment, but Not Without Concerns
Ahead of Medicaid work requirements, a health plan in California hopes to stanch the number of people losing coverage by using an AI program to schedule appointments and remind enrollees to fill out…