Tax banks to give some households energy bill cut, unions tell Burnham
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AI is becoming harder to control – can humans stay in charge?
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.
George Lucas’ $1B museum dragged into scandal over using dark arts to bypass rules: suit
Electrical contractor J.E. Snyder Electric filed a $1.9 million lawsuit against the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, alleging it was not paid for work on the sprawling Exposition Park project.
Elon Musk threatens to sue over Alex Gibney’s controversial documentary as lawyer says flick reeks of bias
Elon Musk is threatening to sue over documentarian Alex Gibney’s new movie about him, saying the film’s insinuation that Musk influenced the 2024 election in President Trump’s favor reeks of defamation.
Grocers file antitrust suit to block Mamdami admin’s plan for NYC-owned supermarkets: ‘Predatory pricing’
“There’s a good grocery store here today," said Jerry Nunez, owner of City Fresh Market at 125 E. 116th St., one of the plaintiffs in the federal suit who came forward for the first time on Wednesday.
As booze sales fall, competition among drinks-makers intensifies
The line between brewers, vintners and distillers is blurring
Trump claims oil, gas prices will fall ‘right after’ midterm elections
President Trump says oil and gas prices won’t come down until “right after” the midterm elections, as affordability issues remain top of mind for American voters.
Treasury reveals $6B in debt buybacks, triple the normal level – but markets slump
The ramp-up in debt buybacks has largely been seen as an attempt to cap soaring Treasury yields, which have hit levels not seen since the 2008 market crash and pushed borrowing costs higher for consumers this summer.
Ford under fire from GOP, Trump administration over China ties
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has zeroed in on Ford’s reliance on technology licensed from Chinese battery giant CATL.
Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone
Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.
Apple unveils $1,999 foldable ‘iPhone Duo’ as new CEO John Ternus takes reins
Apple unveiled its first-ever foldable iPhone at a splashy event Wednesday as new CEO John Ternus looked to start his tenure with a bang and ease concerns about the tech giant’s ability to innovate.
Why that Elizabeth Holmes clip is so excruciating, according to expert who spent years watching her: ‘Not human’
Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes appears “almost like she’s not human” in the spine-chilling trailer for a new documentary secretly filmed about her life, according to a body language expert.
OpenAI says it cracked decades-old math problem — but professor claims they cribbed his work and then threatened him
Why would you want to ruin your career?" an OpenAI exec told him. "If you don't want me to be nice, then I don't have to be nice."
Pokémon cards would be global currency during apocalypse, venture capitalist predicts
A high-rolling venture capitalist says Pokémon cards would become the global currency during an apocalypse, noting that their returns have beaten the S&P 500 by over 3,000%.
Hunter Biden’s $LAPTOP meme coin rockets from $3 to $300 — then crashes within minutes
Hunter Biden's crypto coin has crashed as hard as a crackhead coming down from a long bender.
New all-you-can-eat spot Good Time Country Buffet brings savory Southern fare to East Village
The Good Time Country Buffet, opening this Saturday in the East Village, offers a plucky throwback to all-you-can-eat feasting -- a onetime staple of New York City that's been undergoing a bit of a resurgence.
Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary
Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.
Dow falls 400 points as oil jumps above $100 for first time since July
Renewed hostilities amid the war with Iran stoked concerns that energy supply disruptions could last months longer, as the Strait of Hormuz – a vital maritime route for 20% of the world’s oil – is caught between the warring nations.
Share Energy to increase electricity prices by 12.6%
The supplier said the industry has faced "exceptional volatility" following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and instability in the Middle East.
How the tragic distinction of losing the most people on 9/11 brought one World Trade Center firm closer together
Of Cantor Fitzgerald’s 960 New York workers, 658 died, along with 50 contractors and visitors. Another 61 were lost at Euro Brokers, which is now part of Cantor.
Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher
A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.
Unrepentant Elizabeth Holmes already plotting biotech comeback from behind bars: ‘Shameless and delusional’
"Why would I deceive you? There's no reason for me to do that," an unblinking, wild-eyed Elizabeth Holmes said.
Learner drivers still forced to wait months to book tests
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.
Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
Costco set to expand with 14 new warehouses across US and Canada
The company has already been growing this year in the US and beyond.
'We were target of sinister heating oil theft and want to warn others'
A charity is warning about the risk of home heating oil thefts after falling victim to the crime.
Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the Earth with £14k
Victims of cowboy builders describe how they were exploited with one couple left "scarred for life".
