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Democrats are candid about what they will do if they get control of the Senate and House – here are their priorities
Control of Congress after the 2026 midterm elections would give Democrats power to subpoena documents and testimonyIn August, Jamie Raskin renewed his demand that Jared Kushner ha…
‘This is not an anti-tech town’: backlash to datacenter in city once home to IBM
Fight in East Fishkill, New York, part of a growing divide over whether AI benefits outweigh enormous downsidesFor decades, East Fishkill helped build New York’s tech industry.The…
Sam Altman says we need another Renaissance. But we really need another Industrial Revolution
A misunderstanding of history risks giving AI a future of elite patronage instead of widespread prosperity.
DWF Labs subsidiaries sue BitGo for $141 million over alleged token lock-up breach
DWF is seeking $114 million in damages on the basis BitGo’s token sales resulted in direct losses through the fall in tokens' prices.
Nobody has been in charge for decades of the single most important part of the AI revolution: documentation
Every company has knowledge that looks authoritative, but actually isn’t. And now we're training AI models on it.
UK Targets Cryptomus and TokenSpot in New Russia Sanctions Package
The package hits five crypto and payment platforms, two of which handled transactions with Russia’s A7 network, the UK government said.
Trump immigrant purge could cut social security for Americans by $2,000 a year
New report on economic cost of anti-immigration campaign projects 8.6% reduction in retirement payments by 2034Elderly Americans can expect to lose an average of $2,152 in annual …
AI might ‘kill us all.’ That’s still a savvy sales pitch
AI extinction warnings can double as a sales pitch for the technology’s extraordinary power.
CLEAR founder: fast AI can be safe AI when we fix the identity layer
Every AI agent borrows its authority from a person. Before agents act for us, let’s guarantee you are you.
Shein outsells British rival Asos as UK revenue hits £2.58bn
Online retailer’s 26% jump sharpens focus on exemption letting cheap parcels into the country duty-free Shein, the online fast-fashion retailer founded in China, increased sales i…
Morning Minute: Uptober Turns Sour as Crypto Majors Slide
Is this the beginning of a bigger selloff with the anniversary of 10/10 looming? Or just a leverage flush before the next leg up?
Zcash developers set January target for quantum-resistant payments after ‘bunker mode’ scare
The plan concerns public payments, where about seven in 10 ZEC sit. A separate wallet tool would keep balance checks from revealing which addresses belong together.
I served as the White House’s top biosecurity official. Here’s what I’m watching for with AI
AI biosecurity needs more than voluntary safeguards. It needs clear triggers for action before a crisis.
Trump's Iran pledge underpins crypto gains as bitcoin bears face liquidation pressure
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 9, 2026
The new Darth Vader: how tech execs became the film villains of our age
Jeremy Strong’s portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Reckoning shows how public opinion has changed around billionaire CEOs since The Social Network’s releaseWhen The Social…
‘People are feeling the real impacts’: influencers use humor to make fun of the private equity industry
Skits and parodies making fun of the trillion-dollar industry have taken over social media, racking up millions of viewsJohnny Hilbrant Partridge kept getting stuck next to the sa…
Current price of oil as of October 9, 2026
When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
ESMA seeks evidence tokenized collateral can be cashed out in crisis
ESMA is seeking industry feedback on the legal, liquidity and operational risks of tokenized collateral before deciding whether additional EU regulatory measures are necessary.
Heathrow’s third runway is a bottomless money pit. Stop it now | Simon Jenkins
It won’t promote growth, will take decades and will swallow up billions of taxpayers’ money. The only winner will be the airport’s ownersInfrastructure sends politicians berserk. …
Bitcoin steadies near $82,500 after Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
Bitcoin recovered to around $82,500 after Trump ruled out an Iran strike, but remains about 4% lower on the week, while ether has lost 9%.
UK sanctions three crypto exchanges tied to Russian illicit funds
The UK sanctioned crypto exchanges and payment processors, some of which were tied to thousands of Russian entities and the sanctioned HTX exchange.
Ultra raises $62 million for fast-growing ‘robots as a service’ business, announces tie-up with AI research firm Physical Intelligence
The raise consisted of a Series A seed round led by Framework Ventures plus an earlier seed round.
Thailand opens door to locally listed bitcoin and ether ETFs
Thailand’s new crypto rules taking effect Oct. 16. They allow Thai asset managers to launch crypto ETFs on the local stock exchange, with bitcoin and ether initially eligible.
French lawmakers back stablecoin swap tax in 2027 budget bill
France’s Finance Committee backed taxes on stablecoin swaps, as well as unrealized crypto gains when households with more than 800,000 euros move abroad.