Three major news organizations regained White House access after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration, resolving a high-profile press credentials dispute. CNN, MS NOW, and Politico reporters were back on grounds following the ruling by US District Judge Timothy Kelly, though broader media blackouts and solidarity boycotts disrupted coverage … Read more
Global crude benchmarks climbed more than 4% in afternoon U.S. trade after a Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Iran-backed Houthis on Thursday. The front-month Brent crude contract rose 4.7% to $107.95 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures climbed 4.8% to $96.56 a barrel, according to market … Read more
President Donald Trump announced a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland on September 19, granting the United States permanent military access, basing, and overflight…
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran opened a solo stadium concert in Philadelphia addressing the Israel-Hamas war, calling the situation in Gaza “catastrophic and unjustifiable” after a tumultuous week that saw his opening acts withdraw in solidarity with rapper Macklemore. Ed Sheeran Addresses Gaza Conflict and Tour Fallout in Philadelphia Performing at Lincoln Financial Field, Sheeran told … Read more
Global oil markets have avoided catastrophic price spikes six months into the war in Iran, according to energy analysts and government data. While geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East continue to threaten maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz, benchmark prices remain well below dire initial projections made when the conflict began in late February. … Read more
Uber Held Vicariously Liable for $40 Million in Passenger Highway Fatality Arbitration An independent arbitrator has ordered Uber and a driver to pay nearly US$40 million (NZ$70 million) to the parents of a 23-year-old woman who was fatally struck by traffic after being dropped off along a southern California highway, according to an arbitration document … Read more
Howard Buffett assumed the role of chairman of Berkshire Hathaway at age 71 as his father, Warren Buffett, retired from the position. The transition places the billionaire’s son in charge of guarding the unique culture that has kept candy, railroads, and insurance under one $1 trillion conglomerate. Howard Buffett Takes the Reins as Chairman Howard … Read more
President Donald Trump dismissed warnings regarding rogue artificial intelligence on Monday, asserting that concerns over the technology are part of a “SICK conspiracy” and declaring that any existential threat posed by machines is a “HOAX.” The president pushed back strongly against prominent tech executives advocating for federal oversight and stricter development guardrails. White House Pushback … Read more
Artificial intelligence safety concerns have resurfaced across the technology sector, as executives warn that advanced AI models could rapidly outpace human oversight and potentially threaten global stability. Anthropic CEO Warns of Rapid Internet Takeover Risks According to Dario Amodei, chief executive of San Francisco-based AI firm Anthropic, the tech industry needs to slow its development … Read more
According to 1News, the All Blacks suffered a 43-28 defeat to the Springboks at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, exposing a growing performance gulf between the two sides after South Africa claimed an outright 3-1 series victory. Head coach Dave Rennie admitted his side fell short despite initial confidence, while South Africa capitalized on clinical … Read more