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Pentagon Blacklists Anthropic, Volkswagen Recalls Millions, and Meta Faces $200 Billion

Sep 25, 2026

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Pentagon Blacklists Anthropic, Volkswagen Recalls Millions, and Meta Faces $200 Billion

Anthropic remains barred from Pentagon work, Volkswagen recalls 2.86 million vehicles, and Meta could face more than $200 billion in penalties after a privacy verdict.

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Trump-Xi Truce, a $352M Crypto Hack, and Supersonic Flight

Sep 25, 2026

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Trump-Xi Truce, a $352M Crypto Hack, and Supersonic Flight

Markets, security and technology collide as global powers seek breathing room and industries confront a rapidly changing landscape.

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Third-Country Deportations, 83 Tons of Recalled Meat, and Hyundai's Run at Ford

Sep 24, 2026

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Third-Country Deportations, 83 Tons of Recalled Meat, and Hyundai's Run at Ford

Deportation flights are back before the Supreme Court. Plus: 83 tons of meat recalled and Ford about to slip to No. 4.

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OpenAI Breach, Tech Job Slump, and Earth’s Tug-of-War

Sep 24, 2026

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OpenAI Breach, Tech Job Slump, and Earth’s Tug-of-War

A security scare, a changing career ladder and a discovery deep beneath our feet lead a day full of unexpected turns.

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Xi Arrives in U.S., FBI Probes Data Breach, and McDonald’s Bets $8.5 Billion

Sep 23, 2026

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Xi Arrives in U.S., FBI Probes Data Breach, and McDonald’s Bets $8.5 Billion

Xi begins his first U.S. state visit in 11 years, the FBI investigates a sweeping data-theft claim, and McDonald’s launches an $8.5 billion modernization push.

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Superintelligence Showdown, Hurricane Polo Explodes, and Wine Country Retreats

Sep 23, 2026

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Superintelligence Showdown, Hurricane Polo Explodes, and Wine Country Retreats

Washington is wrestling with how far AI should go, markets are digesting cheaper oil, and discoveries from ancient Rome to modern laboratories are opening new questions.

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