Brown University rejects pro-Palestinian students’ demands to divest from Israel
“Brown won't divest from 10 companies described...as facilitating ‘the Israeli occupation of Palestinian Territory,’” the school said in a statement.
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Fed minutes show big rate cut favored by ‘substantial majority’ with inflation slowing
"Some" participants, however, supported only a quarter-point cut, while "a few others indicated they could have supported such a decision."
Elon Musk's Tesla robotaxi event is coming. Here's what to know
Tesla ( TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk is primed to unveil his company’s efforts to produce a self-driving “robotaxi,” either delivering a massive win for investors that justifies sacrificing a widely anticipated car — or a major disappointment. Read more...
Wall Street bonuses expected to jump in 2024 after staying flat last year
The Comptroller's report said it expects bonuses to bounce back after they stayed relatively flat last year.
Gov. Kathy Hochul will go to bat for one of her biggest donors – Mets owner Steve Cohen – to help revive his NYC casino bid
Gov. Kathy Hochul will go to bat for Mets owner Steve Cohen – one of the Democrat’s biggest donors – to help revive the billionaire’s all-but-dead bid for a coveted New York City casino license, The Post has learned.
What retailers are doing to support Floridians during Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, residents are bracing for severe weather conditions that may affect communities across the state. Milton, now classified as a Category 3 storm, is expected to make landfall Wednesday and closely follows the destructive Hurricane Helene.
Big tech is bringing nuclear power back to life
Artificial intelligence needs clean and reliable energy sources
Waffle House has its own hurricane index and storm center. Milton is Code Red. Here's what that means
Common sense would tell you Floridians concerned about Hurricane Milton would turn to the news and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to stay informed about the storm’s impact. But there’s a third source that many in the South are using that may come as a surprise.
Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies aged 86
His death was announced by the Tata Group, the multi-billion-dollar conglomerate he led for more than two decades.
The Boeing machinist strike is nearing its fourth week. Where do things stand?
As the Boeing ( BA ) machinist strike threatens to drag into its fourth week with no end in sight , it remains unclear where things go from here. The company is losing hundreds of millions of dollars in badly needed cash , but that hasn’t prompted it to strike a deal. Read
Sam Altman’s OpenAI pursuing switch to for-profit structure to avoid ‘hostile takeovers’: report
OpenAI is reportedly “pursuing” plans to abandon its nonprofit roots and restructure as a for-profit entity – a move that could insulate Sam Altman and his allies from "hostile takeovers" or objections over their leadership.
Shari Redstone rips CBS clampdown on Tony Dokoupil after heated interview on ‘apartheid’ Israel: ‘Tony did a great job’
Shari Redstone, the chair of CBS parent Paramount Global, ripped the Tiffany Network over its clampdown on “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil following his heated interview about Israel with author Ta-Nehisi Coates. Dokoupil had been reprimanded at a staff meeting Monday by
The Dow spikes more than 400 points as Fed minutes and an inflation report come into focus
The Dow jumped more than 400 points on Wednesday after the release of minutes from the Fed’s Sept. 17-18 meeting showed how officials agreed to a half-point rate cut. Despite being divided on the economic outlook and uncertain about how aggressive to be, the Fed settled on a
Amazon is doubling down on pharmacies
Amazon ( AMZN ) wants to give more customers access to same-day delivery for their prescriptions. Read more...
Elon Musk’s Starlink charges Hurricane Helene survivors $400 for ‘free’ internet service
Musk declared on X that all Starlink terminals would work automatically "without [the] need for payment in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene."
Dell staffers scramble to find childcare after 5-days-a-week office mandate gives just a few days’ notice: report
Parents ran into roadblocks as they scrambled to find last-minute childcare.
Nvidia wants to drive AI costs down as 'reasoning' models rise
Nvidia’s ( NVDA ) chips have been a driver of the current artificial intelligence boom — and the chipmaker only wants to make it move faster, chief executive Jensen Huang said. Read more...
AOC to Mark Cuban and other Kamala Harris backers: Stay away from FTC chair Lina Khan
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is hitting back at the slew of Democratic billionaires calling for a potential Kamala Harris Administration to fire the sitting chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Read more...
Offering Wegovy and other weight loss drugs on Medicare could cost $35 billion
Allowing Medicare to cover popular weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound could increase federal spending by billions of dollars, according to a new report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Read more...
Boeing, union at strike impasse as company halts talks, withdraws pay offer
Boeing said the union did not consider its proposals seriously after two days of talks.
McDonald's is joining the FTC in going after an alleged meat monopoly
McDonald’s is stepping into the regulatory arena alongside the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to challenge a suspected meat monopoly – an unexpected move that signals a shift in corporate responsibility. Read more...
Honda recalls 2 million vehicles with a steering bug
Honda Motors recalled around two million vehicles in North America on Wednesday due to a steering bug that increases the risk of a crash. Read more...
A Turkish Airlines pilot died mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing in New York
A Turkish Airlines flight diverted to New York on Wednesday morning after the captain collapsed and died onboard. The carrier’s Airbus A350 was scheduled to fly from Seattle to Istanbul over and 11-hour flight, however the crew declared an emergency over the Canadian Arctic
Dow leaps over 400 points to close at another all-time high
The S&P 500 also hit an all-time high.
GM is walking a tightrope between gas and electric cars
At General Motors ( GM )’ investor day, the Detroit automaker made sure to tout its progress and enthusiasm for electric vehicles. But the company also made sure to remind investors that gasoline-powered cars are still a necessary part of its business. Read more...
Tesla robotaxi details leak out ahead of Thursday’s big reveal: ‘This will take time to ramp up’
Tesla is expected to announce a timeline for the launch of the vehicle and details on how it plans to bring customers on to a potential ride-hail app during the event.
Disney abruptly hikes pass and ticket prices at two theme parks
Weekends and holidays, which are the highest volume days, will be hiked 6.2% from $194 to $206 a day effective immediately.
3 women got kicked off a Spirit Airlines flight — for wearing crop tops
Three women said they were kicked off a Spirit Airlines flight for wearing crop tops. Read more...
DOJ may seek Google breakup after landmark antitrust case victory: ‘Unlawful conduct’
The Justice Department said it is considering whether to ask a federal judge to order a breakup of Google’s online search monopoly – a move that could upend the Big Tech firm’s entire business model. The feds pointed to a forced divestment of Google’s Chrome browser, its Google
Budget plan to spend billions more won’t stop tax rises
Reeves is planning to change borrowing rules to free up billions more in spending for big projects in the upcoming Budget.
Mountain Dew's rebrand has a nostalgic new look
Mountain Dew ( PEP ) is “reclaiming the mountain” with a rebrand that nods to the past. Read more...
Medicare wants to make these generic drugs available for just $2
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) just shared a preliminary list of generic drugs it plans to make available to Medicare recipients for $2 in a pilot program. Read more...
