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CFPB Sues Synapse, Seeking to Compensate Victims From Civil Penalty Fund
2025-08-22

CFPB Sues Synapse, Seeking to Compensate Victims From Civil Penalty Fund

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) aims to provide compensation from its Civil Penalty Fund to consumers harmed by the actions of the now-bankrupt banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider Synapse Financial Technologies. The CFPB sued Synapse on Thursday (Aug. 21) and submitted a...

Crypto Exchange Gemini Says MiCA License Opens ‘Vastly Larger Market’
2025-08-22

Crypto Exchange Gemini Says MiCA License Opens ‘Vastly Larger Market’

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini plans to continue growing in Europe after receiving a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority. “Receiving this approval marks a critical milestone in our regulated European expansion, as it will allow us to offer...

Another executive departs Apple for Meta even as a hiring freeze begins
2025-08-22

Another executive departs Apple for Meta even as a hiring freeze begins

Cloud AI infrastructure lead Frank Chu is the sixth Apple executive to leave for Meta, but may be one of the last as Meta stops hiring for its AI teams.Another executive departs Apple for MetaThe so-called AI brain drain has seen executives depart Apple for incredible pay packages at Meta since June. There's no word about how these departures actually impact Apple or its AI plans and teams, but they exist.According to a report from Bloomberg, Frank Chu is the latest to leave Apple for Meta. He was the lead for AI teams focused on cloud infrastructure, training, and search. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Who Is Lawfully Exercising the Powers of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey?
2025-08-22

Who Is Lawfully Exercising the Powers of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey?

Today a federal district court (Judge Brann) ruled that Alina Habba is not lawfully acting as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. But, remarkably, the district court failed to explain who instead lawfully holds the power of the U.S. Attorney for that district. The district court...

Jensen Huang says Nvidia is in talks with Beijing over H20 chip security
2025-08-22

Jensen Huang says Nvidia is in talks with Beijing over H20 chip security

TAIPEI -- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the U.S. chipmaker is in discussions with the Chinese government over Beijing's concerns about alleged security risks regarding the H20 chip and is hopeful that it will be able to resolve the issue.CEO says China's concerns were unexpected but US chipmaker...

Erik Menendez denied parole in California
2025-08-22

Erik Menendez denied parole in California

Officials in California have denied parole to Erik Menendez, saying that he continues "to pose an unreasonable risk to public safety." He will be able to seek parole again in three years.

Jensen Huang Hints At A 'New Brain' And A Monday Reveal: What's Nvidia Got In Store For This Robot?
2025-08-22

Jensen Huang Hints At A 'New Brain' And A Monday Reveal: What's Nvidia Got In Store For This Robot?

On Thursday, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang teased a major robotics announcement, playfully framing it as the gift of a "new brain" for robots, with details set to be revealed on Aug. 25.Huang's Playful Tease Of A ‘New Brain'Nvidia Robotics posted a video on X, formerly...

LETTER: Mistake brings hefty penalty at Colwood parking lot
2025-08-22

LETTER: Mistake brings hefty penalty at Colwood parking lot

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These Are The US Cities With The Most DUIs
2025-08-22

These Are The US Cities With The Most DUIs

These Are The US Cities With The Most DUIs Driving under the influence of alcohol remains a serious public safety issue across the United States. According to the NHTSA, 34 people across the country die every day from drunk-driving crashes.In this visualization, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu...

Jensen Haung says Nvidia is in talks with Beijing over H20 chip security
2025-08-22

Jensen Haung says Nvidia is in talks with Beijing over H20 chip security

TAIPEI -- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the U.S. chipmaker is in discussions with the Chinese government over Beijing's concerns about alleged security risks regarding the H20 chip and is hopeful that it will be able to resolve the issue.CEO says China's concerns were unexpected but US chipmaker...

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Solana Slide Ahead Of Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole Speech: Large Investors Buying The BTC Dip, Says Analytics Platform
2025-08-22

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Solana Slide Ahead Of Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole Speech: Large Investors Buying The BTC Dip, Says Analytics Platform

Leading cryptocurrencies fell on Thursday as investors took caution ahead of Federal Reserve Jerome Powell’s address.CryptocurrencyGains +/-Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m. ET)Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-1.28%$112,581.25Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) -1.42%$4,240.92XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) -2.83%$2.85Solana...

'South Park' mocks tech bros, Tim Cook, and ChatGPT
2025-08-22

'South Park' mocks tech bros, Tim Cook, and ChatGPT

Season 27, episode 3, of South Park features the show's patriarch, Randy Marsh, taking ketamine, referencing the drugs popularity among some Silicon Valley elites.Courtesy Paramount"South Park" on Wednesday aired an episode packed with nods to current tech events.The episode satirized ChatGPT...

Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe - everything we know
2025-08-21

Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe - everything we know

There's a lot to learn about Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe, but we've pulled together everything there is to know so far.

Behind Bumo: The On-Demand Childcare App That Just Got $10 Million In Funding
2025-08-21

Behind Bumo: The On-Demand Childcare App That Just Got $10 Million In Funding

One of the first things Joan Nguyen did when she found out she was pregnant was get on the waitlist for a childcare facility."I didn't even know when she was due," Nguyen told CNBC. "That was just the way child care was done. You either got a nanny, [where] you interview people and you have to go through agency, or you entered into child care and put your child down on a waitlist."Any parent can tell you that those waitlists can be incredibly long. Finding a place that's nearby, within budget, and that offers the specific type and level of care you're looking for can be akin to finding a needle in a haystack. If you've found that needle, chances are dozens of other parents, or parents-to-be, have as well. Don't Miss:The same firms that backed Uber, Venmo and eBay are investing in this pre-IPO company disrupting a $1.8T market — and you can too at just $2.90/share.The ECG Hasn't Changed in 100 Years — This AI Upgrade Could Help Detect Heart Disease Years EarlierDespite her early efforts, Nguyen told the website that she ended ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Beyond CEO says company will not open, operate retail stores in California
2025-08-21

Beyond CEO says company will not open, operate retail stores in California

In this article:Beyond (BYON) has issued a statement from Marcus Lemonis, Executive Chairman of Bed Bath & Beyond: “We will not open or operate retail stores in California. This decision isn’t about politics – it’s about reality. California has created one of the most overregulated, expensive,...

Wia Gold secures $19m commitments via placement for Namibian gold project
2025-08-21

Wia Gold secures $19m commitments via placement for Namibian gold project

Gold-focused exploration company Wia Gold has secured binding commitments to raise A$30m ($19.4m) through a share placement with existing, sophisticated and institutional investors.The funding will primarily support resource development, exploration activities, ongoing project studies, test work,...

Walmart raises guidance despite EPS miss, tariffs weighing
2025-08-21

Walmart raises guidance despite EPS miss, tariffs weighing

In this article:Walmart still managed to sprint past nearly everyone else despite profits falling this quarter and a rare miss on earnings-per-share, snapping a 12-quarter winning streak. But revenue rose, guidance climbed, and the retail giant once again reminded Wall Street that it’s better at...

Russia and China Give Iran Nuclear Deal Boost
2025-08-21

Russia and China Give Iran Nuclear Deal Boost

Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.Russia and China are siding with Iran against European threats to reinstate sanctions against Tehran under a United Nations Security Council resolution—a step the U.K., Germany and France have warned that they may take if nuclear talks fail before...

Here’s what Wall Street experts are saying about Walmart ahead of earnings
2025-08-21

Here’s what Wall Street experts are saying about Walmart ahead of earnings

In this article:Walmart (WMT) is scheduled to report results of its second quarter before the market open on Thursday, August 21, with a conference call scheduled for 8:00 am EDT. What to watch for:GUIDANCE: After delivering what the company called a “solid” first quarter, Walmart backed its...

2025-08-21

Hollow Knight Silksong Gamescom Trailer Teases Massive Crafting Changes and Brutal Bosses - Beebom

Hollow Knight Silksong Gamescom Trailer Teases Massive Crafting Changes and Brutal Bosses BeebomWhy ‘Silksong’ Took Seven Years to Make Bloomberg.comAt Long Last, Hollow Knight: Silksong Has a Release Date IGNSurprise, Hollow Knight Silksong devs are already working on DLC Polygon'Hollow Knight: Silksong' finally releasing in September Yahoo News Canada

Fed’s Bostic Still Sees One 2025 Rate Cut But Watching Labor
2025-08-21

Fed’s Bostic Still Sees One 2025 Rate Cut But Watching Labor

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said he still sees just one interest-rate cut as appropriate for this year, but added the labor-market trajectory is “potentially troubling” and bears watching.“That’s kind of still where I am,” Bostic said Thursday during an event...

Millions of Americans Told to Stay Out of Water: 'Life-Threatening'
2025-08-21

Millions of Americans Told to Stay Out of Water: 'Life-Threatening'

Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.Millions of Americans have been advised to stay out of the water amid concerns over life-threatening sea and lake conditions as Hurricane Erin moves northwards in the western Atlantic Ocean.The National Weather Service (NWS) issued beach hazard...

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Blackstone Stock In The Last 15 Years
2025-08-21

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Blackstone Stock In The Last 15 Years

Blackstone BX has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 7.64% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.28%. Currently, Blackstone has a market capitalization of $128.24 billion.Buying $1000 In BX: If an investor had bought $1000 of BX stock 15 years ago, it...

How to Instantly Dub Reels with Meta AI Voice Translation: Quick Guide
2025-08-21

How to Instantly Dub Reels with Meta AI Voice Translation: Quick Guide

Learn how to dub Reels instantly with Meta AI’s voice translation. Use AI voice translation to convert English to Spanish with lip-sync for global reach in 2025!

Huawei names Kirin 9020 in Pura 80, ending years of silence on flagship chips
2025-08-21

Huawei names Kirin 9020 in Pura 80, ending years of silence on flagship chips

Huawei has officially acknowledged the Kirin 9020 powering its new Pura 80 phones, the company’s first open confirmation of a high-end chip in nearly five years.

Bitcoin and ether ETFs debut in Hong Kong after unveiling of stablecoin rules
2025-08-21

Bitcoin and ether ETFs debut in Hong Kong after unveiling of stablecoin rules

Two spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) debuted in Hong Kong on Thursday, with early trading volumes pointing to cautious investor appetite, in contrast with the market euphoria that followed the city’s unveiling of new stablecoin rules.The ETFs, launched by Hong Kong-based...

Brazil Police Accuse Bolsonaro And Son Of Obstructing Coup Trial
2025-08-21

Brazil Police Accuse Bolsonaro And Son Of Obstructing Coup Trial

Brazilian police called Wednesday for former president Jair Bolsonaro and his son Eduardo to be charged with obstruction of justice for attempting to interfere with the ex-leader's trial over plotting an attempted coup.

Amazon is selling $50 wireless earbuds for $26, which shoppers prefer 'over Beats'
2025-08-21

Amazon is selling $50 wireless earbuds for $26, which shoppers prefer 'over Beats'

TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Why we love this dealDespite popular belief, you don't need to spend big bucks on a brand name like Beats or Apple if you want a dependable pair of wireless...

Frank Caprio, Rhode Island judge who drew a huge online audience with his compassion, dies at age 88
2025-08-21

Frank Caprio, Rhode Island judge who drew a huge online audience with his compassion, dies at age 88

Frank Caprio, Rhode Island judge who drew a huge online audience with his compassion, dies at age 88Frank Caprio, Rhode Island judge who drew a huge online audience with his compassion, dies at age 88PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online...

FTC Sues LA Fitness Over Gym Cancellation Tactics
2025-08-21

FTC Sues LA Fitness Over Gym Cancellation Tactics

Fitness International, the operator of LA Fitness and other gym chains, said Wednesday (Aug. 20) that it will defend its practices in court after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued the company and alleged that it makes it “exceedingly difficult” to cancel memberships. [contact-form-7] ...

Asia trades mixed after Australian, Japanese data
2025-08-21

Asia trades mixed after Australian, Japanese data

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Thursday after S&P Global published reports that showed that Australia's business activity grew and Japan's composite PMI rose to 51.9 in August.South Korea's ...

Nubank Appoints FinTech Veteran Armando Herrera to Lead Mexican Operation
2025-08-21

Nubank Appoints FinTech Veteran Armando Herrera to Lead Mexican Operation

Nubank has appointed FinTech veteran Armando Herrera to lead its Mexican operation, Nu Mexico, as CEO, effective Sept. 2. [contact-form-7] Herrera succeeds Iván Canales, who is on parental leave and will remain a contributor to Nu Mexico, the digital financial services platform said in a...

Intel Stock Plunges Nearly 7% As It Seeks Billions More Post-SoftBank Deal While Trump Administration Considers Stake
2025-08-21

Intel Stock Plunges Nearly 7% As It Seeks Billions More Post-SoftBank Deal While Trump Administration Considers Stake

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) shares tumbled on Wednesday as the struggling chipmaker reportedly searches for more investors after a $2 billion capital injection from SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY), while the Donald Trump administration considers taking a direct stake in the...

2025-08-21

BPMG Secures Chaingpt Grant To Advance AI & Web3 Social Platform Innovation

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire)BPMG with CHAINGPTBPMG wins ChainGPT grant to boost Poplus, an AI-Web3 social platform, and expand blockchain and stablecoin projects worldwide.SEOUL, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, ...

2025-08-21

Shaping The Future Of Tech: Amar Infotech Expands Global Reach In Cloud, AI, Iot, And Traveltech

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire)PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire / -- Amar InfoTech, a global leader in digital transformation company , has announced a new wave of global ...

Watch this humanoid robot nail complex tasks and think on the fly
2025-08-21

Watch this humanoid robot nail complex tasks and think on the fly

Boston Dynamics' impressive Atlas robot looks ready for the workplace.

Lee pledges 3-step plan to denuclearize N. Korea
2025-08-21

Lee pledges 3-step plan to denuclearize N. Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung told Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun he intends to implement a three-phase strategy to eliminate North Korea's nuclear capabilities, beginning with a halt to its n...

2025-08-21

CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. tech-sell off extends to its second day — but don't let it ruin your summer

For the second day in a row, tech stocks dragged markets lower Juggernauts such as Apple, Amazon and Alphabet were more meh-nificent than magnificent.

'Proud of myself': Milton man savors chance to be at front of line for WA's first In-N-Out
2025-08-21

'Proud of myself': Milton man savors chance to be at front of line for WA's first In-N-Out

RIDGEFIELD, Wash. — A man from the western Washington area arrived roughly 14 hours before the opening to ensure he was first in line at the opening of the state's first In-N-Out Burger location.Kevin told KING 5 sister station KGW that he pulled into the parking lot of the new location in...

CVS Caremark ordered to pay $290M after Medicare fraud scheme exposed by former Aetna whistleblower
2025-08-21

CVS Caremark ordered to pay $290M after Medicare fraud scheme exposed by former Aetna whistleblower

A federal judge has ordered CVS Health’s pharmacy benefit manager, Caremark, to pay nearly $290 million after a whistleblower accused the business of overcharging Medicare on prescription drugs more than a decade ago.Sarah Behnke, a former Aetna actuary, alleged Caremark defrauded Medicare Part D...

Duty exemptions for low-value imports face review amid exploitation
2025-08-21

Duty exemptions for low-value imports face review amid exploitation

An expert panel at the government's Tax Commission has noted that overseas sellers of inexpensive goods effectively exploit tax exemption systems for small-ticket item imports.

West Virginia sticks with fiber for BEAD
2025-08-20

West Virginia sticks with fiber for BEAD

The third state to release its final proposal for BEAD, West Virginia's revised program will still award 99% of its broadband deployment funding for fiber networks.

Fallout 5 - everything we know so far
2025-08-20

Fallout 5 - everything we know so far

Fallout 5 is officially in development, though we likely won't be seeing it for a long time. Here's what we know so far.

Crypto groups accuse banks of attempting to ‘relitigate’ stablecoin law
2025-08-20

Crypto groups accuse banks of attempting to ‘relitigate’ stablecoin law

Two prominent crypto groups are accusing banks of attempting to “relitigate” issues within the stablecoin bill that President Trump signed into law last month. The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) and Blockchain Association argued in a letter to leaders of the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday that they should reject the push by banks to...

Genshin Impact joins the flood of Gamescom news with character reveal and offline experience
2025-08-20

Genshin Impact joins the flood of Gamescom news with character reveal and offline experience

If you're lucky enough to be attending the Gamescom conference in Cologne, or watched Opening Night Live yesterday, then you'll already be aware that Genshin Impact has had a major influence. A brand-new trailer teasing their latest character and a new offline experience has Genshin Impact making a major impact (sorry) on attendees.The latest character, in this case, is none other than Flins. This major new addition is set to debut in the next annual expansion. A lantern-wielding warrior, Flins has quite the dour look about him, but this brooding menace looks to be more than capable of laying waste to all manner of enemies. ... [MORE]

2025-08-20

Nvidia, Bill Gates-backed robotics startup Field AI hits $2 billion valuation after recent raise

Robotics startup Field AI has closed two funding rounds, with investments from Nvidia's venture capital arm and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' family office.

Top cheap internet providers in Miami, FL: Compare plans and prices in 2025
2025-08-20

Top cheap internet providers in Miami, FL: Compare plans and prices in 2025

Looking for affordable internet in Miami, FL? Compare AT&T, Xfinity, Breezeline, Verizon 5G, T-Mobile and Hughesnet.

How Social Security is impacted by changes to the workforce
2025-08-20

How Social Security is impacted by changes to the workforce

For much of the 20th century, the American retirement system relied on what economists call the three-legged stool: Social ...

Why Russia Will Own and Operate Turkey’s First Nuclear Plant
2025-08-20

Why Russia Will Own and Operate Turkey’s First Nuclear Plant

Russia is financing, building, and operating Turkey's first nuclear plant—a $25 billion project. The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is ...

Inside The $85M Theater Renovation Bringing Free Shakespeare In The Park Back To New York City
2025-08-20

Inside The $85M Theater Renovation Bringing Free Shakespeare In The Park Back To New York City

After a two-year closure and a comprehensive $85 million renovation, the Delacorte Theater in Central Park will officially reopen ...

Fed Cut Likely But Markets 'Getting Ahead of Themselves', Fleming Says
2025-08-20

Fed Cut Likely But Markets 'Getting Ahead of Themselves', Fleming Says

A Fed cut is looking more and more likely as US unemployment is beginning to tick up says Greg Fleming, President and CEO of ...

'Terrible sign' for GOP: Joe reacts to Stefanik being booed offstage
2025-08-20

'Terrible sign' for GOP: Joe reacts to Stefanik being booed offstage

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., was loudly booed during an event in her home district honoring a late local politician. On Morning Joe ...

AI Industry Trembles as Nvidia's Stock Nosedives
2025-08-20

AI Industry Trembles as Nvidia's Stock Nosedives

Shares of AI chipmaker Nvidia plunged on Wednesday, dropping by over two percent in early trading. A major tech selloff caused major players in the AI industry to lose out big. Nvidia, in particular, bore the full brunt of the quavering, sliding 3.5 percent on Tuesday. AI software company Palantir's stock also didn't get by unscathed, slumping by over nine percent the same day. Analysts were left perplexed by the selloff, looking for specific causes. Could muted enthusiasm and AI data center Coreweave's 38 percent collapse post Q2 earnings be coming after the AI industry's top performers? Nvidia's shares fell [...]

How to watch the ‘Made by Google’ Pixel 10 launch event
2025-08-20

How to watch the ‘Made by Google’ Pixel 10 launch event

Google’s long-awaited ‘Made by Google’ event is scheduled for today, Wednesday, August 20. The event starts at 1pm ET/ 10am PT. While we already know a lot the upcoming event, including the launch of the Pixel 10, Google likes to drop surprises during its keynotes. If you want to stay in the loop regarding what [...]

Trump wants Fed's Lisa Cook out over mortgage fraud claims
2025-08-20

Trump wants Fed's Lisa Cook out over mortgage fraud claims

President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning demanded the resignation of Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook in his latest attack against the central bank.The call for Cook's resignation came less than a day after Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte disclosed an Aug. 15 letter sent...

United Airlines Ventures Bets On Supersonic Future With Astro Mechanica As Rivals Push Into Air Taxis
2025-08-20

United Airlines Ventures Bets On Supersonic Future With Astro Mechanica As Rivals Push Into Air Taxis

United Airlines Ventures (UAV), the venture capital arm of United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL), has invested in aerospace startup Astro Mechanica to support development of its adaptive propulsion engine for supersonic aircraft. The technology is designed to improve fuel efficiency, one of...

Amazon is selling a 'comfortable' 3-piece patio set with rocking chairs for only $80
2025-08-20

Amazon is selling a 'comfortable' 3-piece patio set with rocking chairs for only $80

TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Why we love this dealCreating a cozy outdoor spot where you can sip coffee in the mornings or unwind with a glass of wine after a long day means finding patio...

What SoftBank, Government Investments Could Mean for Intel's Business—and Stock
2025-08-20

What SoftBank, Government Investments Could Mean for Intel's Business—and Stock

Key Takeaways- Intel on Monday said Japanese investment giant SoftBank had agreed to buy $2 billion of the chipmaker's stock, boosting hope on Wall Street that the Trump administration and allies will throw the beleaguered chipmaker a lifeline.- Tech analyst Patrick Moorhead said the SoftBank...

China, India Agree To Coordinate On Trade Even As US Blasts 'Global Clearinghouse For Russian Oil'
2025-08-20

China, India Agree To Coordinate On Trade Even As US Blasts 'Global Clearinghouse For Russian Oil'

China, India Agree To Coordinate On Trade Even As US Blasts 'Global Clearinghouse For Russian Oil' After years of ratcheting tensions between nuclear-armed rivals China and India, which actually came to literal blows along their disputed Himalayan border over the last several years - including...

Hong Kong stocks fall for fifth day on tariff fears, Wall Street sell-off
2025-08-20

Hong Kong stocks fall for fifth day on tariff fears, Wall Street sell-off

Hong Kong stocks fell for a fifth straight session on Wednesday, tracking an overnight sell-off on Wall Street and lingering concerns that tariffs on China will stay in place after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested no imminent change.The Hang Seng Index declined 0.4 per cent to...

Japan's July exports clock steepest plunge in over four years, dropping by a more than expected 2.6%
2025-08-20

Japan's July exports clock steepest plunge in over four years, dropping by a more than expected 2.6%

Japan's exports plunged 2.6% in July from a year earlier, their steepest drop since February 2021, as shipments to its two largest markets — the United States and China — declined.The fall was sharper than the 2.1% contraction forecast in a Reuters poll and compared with a 0.5% decline in...

Asia mixed after China keeps rates steady
2025-08-20

Asia mixed after China keeps rates steady

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday, after China's central bank opted to keep its key interest rates steady. Earlier, data from Japan's Finance Ministry showed that the country'...

Judge Dismisses Part Of Alligator Alcatraz Lawsuit
2025-08-20

Judge Dismisses Part Of Alligator Alcatraz Lawsuit

Judge Dismisses Part Of Alligator Alcatraz Lawsuit A federal judge has issued a split ruling in a lawsuit over the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center located in the Florida Everglades - ruling that Detainees' claims that they lacked access to immigration courts were moot after the...

Pop Mart shares fall after Labubu-maker posts near-400% profit surge
2025-08-20

Pop Mart shares fall after Labubu-maker posts near-400% profit surge

Shares in Chinese toymaker Pop Mart fell Wednesday, a day after the company posted a near-400% surge in net profit, driven by booming global demand for its Labubu dolls.Pop Mart's revenue jumped 204.4% year on year to 13.88 billion yuan ($1.93 billion), and its net profit attributable to...

Bangladesh garment makers gain orders on new US tariff
2025-08-20

Bangladesh garment makers gain orders on new US tariff

DHAKA -- With Bangladesh having secured a lower or equal U.S. tariff rate to its competitors, the country's garment makers are now reporting increases in orders of as much as 15% amid a reconfiguration of regional supply chains.Buyers shift from India and China, but risk of higher retail prices...

Ark Invest buys $21 million in Bullish and $16 million in Robinhood as crypto stocks tumble
2025-08-20

Ark Invest buys $21 million in Bullish and $16 million in Robinhood as crypto stocks tumble

Crypto-related stocks tumbled across the board on Tuesday, with Bullish dropping 6.1% and Robinhood losing 6.5%.

Washington eyeing government stakes in chipmakers given CHIPS Act funds: sources
2025-08-20

Washington eyeing government stakes in chipmakers given CHIPS Act funds: sources

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is said to be exploring how the U.S. can receive equity stakes in firms such as Micron, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Samsung.

FDA warns against eating certain shrimp sold at Walmart amid investigation into radioactive contamination
2025-08-20

FDA warns against eating certain shrimp sold at Walmart amid investigation into radioactive contamination

The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday urged the public not to eat certain bags of frozen raw shrimp sold at Walmart, citing concerns about unsanitary conditions and radioactive contamination found in shipments from the same supplier.The FDA said that a radioactive isotope, cesium-137,...

2025-08-20

China’s Record-Breaking ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Game Gets a Sequel - Bloomberg.com

China’s Record-Breaking ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Game Gets a Sequel Bloomberg.comBlack Myth: Wukong Developer Game Science Announces Sequel, Black Myth: Zhong Kui IGNNew Black Myth game announced by Game Science, following Wukong success Eurogamer‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Sequel ‘Zhong Kui’ Set From Developer Game Science Yahoo News CanadaBlack Myth: Wukong developers reveal new RPG at Gamescom Polygon

Are Indian Motorcycles Still Made In America?
2025-08-20

Are Indian Motorcycles Still Made In America?

Indian Motorcycles is the original all-American motorcycle brand, but does the storied manufacturer still make its bikes in America or has it moved?

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Aug. 20
2025-08-20

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Aug. 20

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 20.

Walmart recalls shrimp after FDA warns of radioactive isotopes
2025-08-20

Walmart recalls shrimp after FDA warns of radioactive isotopes

Walmart recalls shrimp possibly exposed to radioactive materialWalmart has recalled some shrimp products in 13 US states after one shipment of seafood tested positive for radioactive contamination.The US Food and Drug Administration said varieties of frozen shrimp sold under Walmart's Great...

Three U.S. Missile Destroyers Sail Toward Venezuela To Combat Narco-Terrorists
2025-08-20

Three U.S. Missile Destroyers Sail Toward Venezuela To Combat Narco-Terrorists

Three U.S. Missile Destroyers Sail Toward Venezuela To Combat Narco-Terrorists More details are emerging about President Trump's latest show of force in Latin America aimed at narco-terrorist cartels fueling America's drug crisis, which claims 100,000 lives a year. According to Reuters, three...

Small Commits, Big Wins: How Atomic Changes Transform Developer Life
2025-08-19

Small Commits, Big Wins: How Atomic Changes Transform Developer Life

Learn how atomic Git commits transform developer productivity. Discover practical strategies for cleaner code reviews, faster debugging, and painless deployment

Arm pivots toward building its own chips, hires Amazon AI chip leader Rami Sinno
2025-08-19

Arm pivots toward building its own chips, hires Amazon AI chip leader Rami Sinno

Sinno played a key role at Amazon's cloud division in developing the company's in-house AI processors, including Trainium and Inferentia. These chips were purpose-built to train and run large-scale artificial intelligence models, giving Amazon Web Services an alternative to Nvidia's dominant GPUs.Read Entire Article

DOJ Insider Blows the Whistle on Pay-to-Play Antitrust Corruption
2025-08-19

DOJ Insider Blows the Whistle on Pay-to-Play Antitrust Corruption

Roger Alford, former number two at the Justice Department Antitrust Division, speaks out. Here’s what was important in what he said.

1 Reason Wall Street Is Obsessed With Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock
2025-08-19

1 Reason Wall Street Is Obsessed With Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock

Key Points-Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing operates on a foundry model.-The company produces specific chips that other companies design.-These days, TSMC has a virtual monopoly on AI chip production.The average person may not be well-versed in what a semiconductor does, but there's a...

George Kamel: 4 Major Dangers of Letting AI Spend Your Money
2025-08-19

George Kamel: 4 Major Dangers of Letting AI Spend Your Money

In this article:While you might already use AI to do research or help with your job, it will likely start having a bigger impact on your finances, as well. For example, an April 2025 Visa press release announced that the company was working with several major players in AI to create agents that...

Skipton Business Finance names Michelle Wilson as COO
2025-08-19

Skipton Business Finance names Michelle Wilson as COO

Skipton Business Finance (SBF) has confirmed the permanent appointment of Michelle Wilson as Chief Operating Officer after an eight-month stint as Interim COO.Wilson, who joined the lender as a Director last year, succeeds in the role she has held since stepping in to support SBF’s growth...

Nexstar to Acquire Tegna in $6.2 Billion Deal, Marking Big Move to Consolidate Local TV Biz
2025-08-19

Nexstar to Acquire Tegna in $6.2 Billion Deal, Marking Big Move to Consolidate Local TV Biz

In a deal to combine two major players in the local TV station biz, Nexstar Media Group said it reached an agreement to buy Tegna in a transaction valued at $6.2 billion.The purchase price is inclusive of Tegna’s net debt and estimated transaction fees and expenses. The deal, subject to...

U.S. East Coast faces "life-threatening" wave threats from Hurricane Erin
2025-08-19

U.S. East Coast faces "life-threatening" wave threats from Hurricane Erin

Hurricane Erin's threats prompted mandatory evacuations in the North Carolina Outer Banks on Monday, as forecasters warned the major storm could impact the U.S. East Coast.The big picture: The currently Category 4 storm that flooded Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands over the weekend isn't...

WIRED Roundup: Why GPT-5 Flopped
2025-08-19

WIRED Roundup: Why GPT-5 Flopped

In today’s episode, our host, Zöe Schiffer, is joined by WIRED senior politics writer Jake Lahut to run through five of the best stories we published this week—from how the Trump administration is creating and sharing memes to make fun of deportations, to NASA’s ambitious goal to put nuclear...

Japanese sushi chains build up an appetite for overseas expansion
2025-08-19

Japanese sushi chains build up an appetite for overseas expansion

TOKYO -- Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains are setting ambitious overseas expansion targets, as they seek to move outside their home market where growth prospects are limited by a declining population.Companies look beyond constrained home market to the rest of Asia and beyondA Sushiro outlet...

China’s key benchmark set to scale 10-year high as rally has further to go
2025-08-19

China’s key benchmark set to scale 10-year high as rally has further to go

China stocks held onto their gains on Tuesday, with a key benchmark at a 10-year high, as investors expect the liquidity-driven rally to persist.The Shanghai Composite Index advanced 0.4 per cent to 3,741.01 as of 9.50am local time, heading for the highest close since August 19, 2015. The CSI 300...

Amazon is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for $76 that 'outperforms tablets twice its price'
2025-08-19

Amazon is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for $76 that 'outperforms tablets twice its price'

TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Why we love this dealPeople often grab their laptop when it's time to do work or homework, then switch to a tablet for streaming or other entertainment. Wouldn't it...

AI chatbot scrutiny intensifies: Texas AG launches probe of Meta and Character.AI over misleading mental health claims
2025-08-19

AI chatbot scrutiny intensifies: Texas AG launches probe of Meta and Character.AI over misleading mental health claims

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced plans to launch a probe into Meta Platforms Inc. and Character.AI over the companies’ chatbots being used by young people as mental health tools. Paxton (pictured) believes that the AI tools could be utilized by vulnerable children who may believe the bots represent professional care. In a press [...]The post AI chatbot scrutiny intensifies: Texas AG launches probe of Meta and Character.AI over misleading mental health claims appeared first on SiliconANGLE.

ChatGPT's cheaper version debuts in India
2025-08-19

ChatGPT's cheaper version debuts in India

OpenAI Inc. announced on Tuesday that ChatGPT Go, the low-cost subscription version of its artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT, debuted in India.ChatGPT Go will be available for 399 rupees (appr...

Tesla officially launches Model YL with 6 seats, starting at ~$47,000
2025-08-19

Tesla officially launches Model YL with 6 seats, starting at ~$47,000

Tesla has officially launched the Model YL, a new, larger Model Y with 6 seats, in China, and it starts at 339,000 Chinese Yuan, the equivalent of about $47,000 USD.After a few weeks of teasing, Tesla has officially launched the new version of the Model Y on its online configurator in China:The...

Soho House goes private in $2.7 billion deal
2025-08-19

Soho House goes private in $2.7 billion deal

Soho House is going private in a $2.7 billion deal, just four years after its IPO.The deal, led by industry giant MCR Hotels, follows a series of financial struggles for the private member club operator, which pursued rapid global expansion and helped popularize a new generation of less formal...

When could tariff-driven price increases hit shoppers? Experts explain
2025-08-19

When could tariff-driven price increases hit shoppers? Experts explain

When could tariff-driven price increases hit shoppers? Experts explainSo far, the U.S. has defied economists' fears of a tariff-induced price surge.President Donald Trump's tariffs set off warnings from some economists fearful of a surge in prices for everyday products like sneakers, board games...

Video Shows Ship Explode Near Baltimore Harbor: What We Know
2025-08-19

Video Shows Ship Explode Near Baltimore Harbor: What We Know

The explosion sent emergency crews scrambling to respond near the same location where the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last year.

Novo Nordisk halves Ozempic price in US
2025-08-19

Novo Nordisk halves Ozempic price in US

Ozempic is getting cheaper in the US.Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharma giant behind the GLP-1 diabetes and weight-loss drug, said it halved the monthly cost to $499 for patients without health insurance.Novo Nordisk has struggled in the US market this year: It was slow to introduce a...

Asia-Pacific mixed after Trump's Ukraine summit
2025-08-19

Asia-Pacific mixed after Trump's Ukraine summit

Major stock market indexes in the Asia-Pacific region traded on Tuesday after Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, the respective presidents of Russia and Ukraine, indicated willingness for in-perso...

iPhone 18 Air Might Be Apple's Cheapest New iPhone In The Second Half Of 2026
2025-08-18

iPhone 18 Air Might Be Apple's Cheapest New iPhone In The Second Half Of 2026

Those iPhone users who follow all the Apple rumors might not be surprised to hear that Apple wants to pair the iPhone 18 and 18e for a spring 2027 launch.

China has reportedly told its data center operators to source more than 50% of their chips from domestic manufacturers in an effort to break away from US tech
2025-08-18

China has reportedly told its data center operators to source more than 50% of their chips from domestic manufacturers in an effort to break away from US tech

What was once a local policy now appears to be nationwide.

UK Royal Navy tests its 40-foot submarine drone that can be operated from 10,000 miles away
2025-08-18

UK Royal Navy tests its 40-foot submarine drone that can be operated from 10,000 miles away

Developed by technology firm MSubs from Plymouth under the UK's Project Cetus, Excalibur was unveiled in May and is the largest uncrewed submarine in Royal Navy history. It's been purpose-built for long-endurance operations, seabed warfare, and surveillance missions in contested or denied environments.Read Entire Article

Linktree goes dark in India — and the company isn’t sure why
2025-08-18

Linktree goes dark in India — and the company isn’t sure why

Linktree is "investigating" an issue that has made its link-in-bio platform inaccessible in India for several days.

DynamicLake Pro App REVIEW Bringing Dynamic Island to Mac with Style and Functionality
2025-08-18

DynamicLake Pro App REVIEW Bringing Dynamic Island to Mac with Style and Functionality

DynamicLake transforms your Mac with interactive widgets, customizable notifications, and a polished macOS-native design. I really like to make the most of out a given space. This includes my virtual workspace, a.k.a my laptop. I have a 2024 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro that has that annoying notch at the top of the screen. I tend [...]

Zelensky Hails 'Very Good' Talk With Trump
2025-08-18

Zelensky Hails 'Very Good' Talk With Trump

President Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky have wrapped up their one-on-one meeting and have moved on to a larger meeting with European leaders. How far things have progressed toward ending the Russia-Ukraine fighting remained unclear, though both leaders sounded optimistic about the next steps. Trump said he planned to call Vladimir...

Thoma Bravo Is Said to Be in Talks to Buy Software Firm Dayforce
2025-08-18

Thoma Bravo Is Said to Be in Talks to Buy Software Firm Dayforce

In this article:(Bloomberg) -- Thoma Bravo is in talks to acquire human resources management software provider Dayforce Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.The buyout firm is planning to take the Minneapolis-based company private in a deal that could be announced as soon as the...