Business & Economy
Congressional interest for regulating AI grows after whistleblower warnings of risks to humanity
Lawmakers are increasingly calling for regulation of artificial intelligence amid whistleblower alarms that the technology could overtake human control, but Congress has no consensus on the best approach.
No relief from inflation as Middle East clashes lift fuel prices to painful levels
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters with midterm elections now just seven weeks away.
Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many U.S. farmers
The price of diesel is hitting record highs just when many U.S. farmers need it to power combines, tractors and other equipment to harvest two of the nation's largest commodities, soybeans and corn.
Body camera video offers a rare look inside an immigration raid at a New York factory
The sprawling snack-food factory in upstate New York appeared to be closed when a small army of immigration officers arrived after 9 a.m. Following a brief discussion of whether to force their way inside, a manager opened the front door.
Industries point to gains, leverage under Trump’s Canadian tariffs
President Trump's tariffs on Canada are creating clear winners and uneasy allies, with steel and lumber producers embracing the protection while alcohol and dairy groups see the levies as a bargaining chip to push Ottawa to the negotiating table.
Modi holds talks with Putin and Iran’s president before BRICS summit of 11 nations
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian separately in New Delhi on Friday as the countries seek to strengthen ties before a weekend summit of the BRICS nations.
U.S. officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history is over, U.S. health officials said Friday.
Nigeria’s parliament suspends engagements with South Africa over anti-migrant violence
Nigeria's parliament said Friday that it's suspending official visits to South Africa indefinitely over anti-immigrant protests targeting other Africans.
Trump administration lends $100M to U.S.-owned cellphone network in Africa to expand American tech
The Trump administration has provided a $99.6 million loan to a U.S.-owned cellphone network operator in Africa to expand American tech presence on a continent where China's Huawei is a leading player.
Prices climbed slightly in August as Fed weighs interest-rate increase
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August after rising 0.1% in July, driven by surging fuel costs from the war against Iran, the government said in a closely watched update.
BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc
Leaders of the BRICS nations will meet in New Delhi this weekend as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and U.S.-China tensions test the group's ability to act together.
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.
Senators from both parties question OpenAI on breach of AI startup Hugging Face
Lawmakers worried about the existential risk posed by new artificial intelligence products demanded information from OpenAI on Thursday with separate queries that underscored growing concerns in Washington about the technology's potential to elude human control.
Grand Canyon water supply to be restored in weeks, not months
National Park Service officials expect to restore a reliable water supply in the Grand Canyon in weeks -- not months -- as the deadly flash flood didn't damage most of a near-complete pipeline project, they said Tuesday.
Body camera video offers a rare look inside an immigration raid at a N.Y. factory
The sprawling snack-food factory in upstate New York appeared to be closed when a small army of immigration officers arrived after 9 a.m. Following a brief discussion of whether to force their way inside, a manager opened the front door.
Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons
Anthropic said Thursday it has blocked efforts by bad actors to use its artificial intelligence models for malicious activity such as cyberattacks, surveillance, and research that could have led to biological weapons.
California governor signs laws aimed at protecting kids from risks of social media, AI chatbots
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of laws Thursday aimed at protecting children from the risks of technology, including social media and AI chatbots.
Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don’t seem thrilled with the idea
Donald Trump's pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress - the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending.
Oil prices rise as Iran targets vessels in Strait of Hormuz; Houthis seize critical Yemeni port
Oil prices climbed Thursday after Iranian forces said they targeted two U.S. vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and Iran-backed Houthi rebels seized a key port city on Yemen's western coast.
College sports lobbying surges over NIL legislation
A larger force than the billion-dollar college football season is pushing Congress closer to setting national criteria for the name, image and likeness system that defines how schools can pay players directly: lobbying.
