Business & Economy
Schumer to Trump: What are you doing to stop unchecked AI power?
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer demanded Monday a briefing for senators on Trump administration actions to curtail the "uninhibited" development of artificial intelligence, as researchers sound the alarm about runaway models that could harm humanity.
Amazon suspends use of 21 Air, the cargo carrier whose plane careened off Miami runway and killed 5
Amazon said Sunday that it has suspended its partnership with 21 Air after one of the cargo carrier's planes loaded with Amazon packages careened off a Miami runway last week and killed five people.
Trump announces removal of tariffs on Irish whiskey
President Trump said Sunday he's dropping the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey.
Warning of AI doomsday ‘swarm’ sparks push to slam brakes on superhuman technology
A string of new, terrifying warnings from the artificial intelligence community has put Congress, the White House and the A.I. industry on notice: Slow the progress of the rapidly developing technology before a swarm of bots takes over the Internet and "kill all humans."
Somalis rethink trade routes as Houthis disrupt established shipping channels
Somalia's business community is seeking alternative shipping routes due to disruptions and security concerns around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz after Iran-backed Houthis captured a key port city and an island, sending thousands of Yemenis fleeing to neighboring Djibouti.
House Speaker Johnson calls Trump’s $5,000 checks an ‘idea’ Congress will consider
Republicans aren't making any promises about handing out $5,000 checks to every adult American, even after President Trump doubled down on the plan by telling reporters in Ireland that it will be "easy enough" if the GOP wins in November.
Trump says he would agree to ‘guardrails’ for artificial intelligence
President Trump insisted Sunday that "negative forces" are hyping the dangers of artificial intelligence but said he would agree to safety measures that would ensure its rapid advancement does not harm America.
At BRICS, India’s Modi warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks threaten global stability
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned that rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and climate crises are increasingly affecting people worldwide and called for strengthened cooperation and support across the Global South.
Beijing bans drone possession in the city after earlier moves to tighten rules
Beijing is banning the possession of drones within city limits in new rules announced Sunday that further tighten its regulations on drones, which already include a May ban on sales of the devices. The ban on possession will come into effect in mid-November.
Benin bets on turning its cotton crop into clothes at home
The "Made in Benin" tags on Fatoumata Dosso's fabrics represent an ambition much bigger than her fashion business: keeping more of the value of Africa's largest cotton producer at home.
GOP aims to pass crypto oversight bill vs. Dem hurdles
Congressional efforts to pass a major cryptocurrency bill before the midterms face a major test on Tuesday.
‘The Odyssey’ becomes Universal’s highest-grossing film ever
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has become the highest-grossing film in Universal Pictures' 114-year history, the studio announced. The epic has grossed about $1.68 billion worldwide.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up
The CEO of Anthropic said Saturday the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without it, Dario Amodei warned AI could be capable within six to 12 months of leading a swarm that could take over the entire internet, among other risks.
Wall Street week ahead: Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, retail sales update
The Federal Reserve and its interest rate policy will be the main focus for Wall Street this week.
Trump’s childhood home sells for $2 million
Donald Trump's childhood home has sold for nearly $2 million after a renovation transformed the New York City residence from a mold-ridden cat den to a modern abode.
Tucker Kraft signs extension on day before Packers’ season opener
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft will be making his return from a torn anterior cruciate ligament with a contract extension.
Union leader behind California billionaires’ tax proposal accused of threatening, harassing women
The California labor leader behind a proposal to tax billionaires has been accused of harassing and intimidating several women who work for an affiliated union.
Where would $1.2 trillion for Trump’s $5,000 checks come from? Not taxes, Lutnick says
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration will not use tax dollars to pay the $5,000 dividends President Trump promised U.S. adults if the Republicans win the November midterm elections.
Anthropic reveals China’s military used its AI to build weapons for use against U.S.
China's People's Liberation Army is using one of America's most advanced artificial intelligence agents to develop weapons, conduct cyber espionage operations and impose draconian surveillance controls, according to an alarming threat intelligence report by Anthropic.
