MS NOW journalists blocked from White House after Trump bans three media outlets
Journalists from MS NOW were denied access to the White House grounds early Saturday, one day after Trump banned three media outlets over their coverage of him.
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Consumer sentiment is in the dumps despite a solid economy. Goldman Sachs blames 'lower happiness'
Goldman economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be contributing to struggling consumer sentiment even as the economy chugs along.
Buffett takes next step in plan to keep Berkshire from straying
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway's chairman, passing the job to his son, Howard.
The AI kill switch, explained: 'It's not too little, but it's probably too late'
As runaway AI fears reach a crescendo, policymakers and tech leaders are weighing the effectiveness of a magic AI stop button known as a kill switch.
A new arms race is unfolding on the ocean floor
Countries and companies are investing in technologies for underwater use amid concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure on the ocean floor.
Cramer’s week ahead: What to watch as Wall Street navigates a tough September
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors could be in for a relatively quiet week as Wall Street works its way through a historically difficult September.
Trump says U.S. to build a 'large Military presence' in Greenland as part of a security deal with it and Denmark
Greenland has maintained it is not for sale, and the European Union earlier this year united to rebuke Trump over his push to acquire the island.
Three words from Kevin Warsh have Wall Street wondering how far the Fed will go with rate hikes
The chairman both explained this week's decision to raise interest rates, and raised vexing questions about what comes next
Anthropic and OpenAI need truly independent safety evaluators, experts say in public letter
A coalition of over 100 AI experts are urging independence and transparency from Anthropic, OpenAI and other foundation model labs to conduct evaluations.
AI stock swings could affect your 401(k). Here’s what retirement savers need to know
Retirement savers may be affected by swings in the artificial intelligence trade. Here is how to assess the risk without making a rash move.
IRS tax debt agreements have plummeted: 'I've never seen a number that low,' taxpayer advocate says
More taxpayers have been applying for an "offer in compromise" since 2023, but the IRS has accepted far fewer requests. Tax experts are unsure why.
Putin targets Nestle's Russian business as Kremlin tightens grip on Western assets
Nestlé is assessing its options after Russia placed the Swiss food giant’s local assets under temporary external administration.