China targets AI and frontier tech in newly unveiled innovation blueprint

Siang project not just hydropower, vital for national security: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu

Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu said that the Siang Upper Multi-Purpose Project should not be viewed merely through the prism of a conventional hydropower project, but as a national project with wider strategic and security implications.

In 1973, Zsa Zsa Gabor bought a home for $250 thousand; after listing post-death for $23.45 million, it eventually sold for $10.4 million

What led to a price cut for this famous actor's extravagant mansion in Bel Air? At nearly $5 million loss, the estate was sold to mining billionaire Robert Friedland in December 2020 for $16 million.

Is Claude down? Claude AI outage hits thousands as users report problems- when will the issue restore?

Is Claude down today, 29 Sept 2026: On September 29, Claude AI is experiencing significant outages affecting multiple services, including Claude Chat and Claude Code. Thousands of users have reported problems through Downdetector, primarily related to access issues and error messages. Anthropic is currently investigating elevated error rates affecting its platform and related tools. The company has acknowledged the disruption, although no specific timeline has been provided for resolution.

US consumer confidence plunges to 12-year low as households fear weaker jobs, economy

Consumer confidence in the US experienced a notable decline in September, reaching its lowest level since 2014. This drop suggests households envision a weakening economy and labor market in the coming months. The Conference Board's index fell by 6.7 points, significantly below economists' expectations. While perceptions of the current labor market worsened, they still remained in positive territory for now.

CarMax's quarterly profit, revenue rise as pricing boosts used-car sales

CarMax on Tuesday reported a rise in second-quarter profit and revenue as the used-car retailer leaned on its pricing strategy to drive a rebound in sales. Shares of the company

'The three angels can't defend themselves': Clancy holdout juror speaks out as retrial battle begins

Spotify down? Downdetector data shows significant Spotify outage in US

Spotify is down for numerous users in the US today, shows Downdetector. As of 10:06 a.m. ET, over 15,000 US users have reported issues with the music streaming service. As the Downdetector's figures are based on user-submitted reports, the actual number of affected users may vary.

A contractor asked Shaquille O’Neal for $80000, his cheaper Best Buy find became a billion-dollar Amazon deal

Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t looking for his next investment. He just needed security cameras for his home. One company reportedly gave the retired NBA star an $80,000 quote. Shaq thought the price was too high and passed. Another company came back with a quote of around $65,000. He turned that down too.

US job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labour market remains sturdy

US employers posted fewer job vacancies in August, but the broader American labour market remains resilient against price shocks caused by the fighting in Iran. Openings came in below the 7.2 million expected by forecasters. Layoffs as well as the number of people quitting their jobs also fell. Employers have added an average of 80,000 jobs a month so far this year. The next jobs report is set for Friday.

US stock market today: Why Dow Jones falls while S&P 500 and Nasdaq climb as Nvidia, Oracle and Intel gain on oil retreat

US stock market today: The Dow Jones pulled back slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hovered near the flatline. Major tech and retail stocks showed mixed performance, with Nvidia gaining (+1.11%) and Boeing up (+2.61%), while Apple (-1.72%) and Walmart (-2.79%) faced declines. XPeng also hit a 52-week low following a downgrade from JPMorgan citing weak demand and structural challenges in the Chinese auto sector.

'Shoveling money out the door': Minneapolis audit puts Walz & Minnesota Somali fraud under scrutiny

'First we will lose oxygen, then most of our surface water': Supercomputer predicts when life on Earth could end, says it is 'inevitable'

Research indicates that Earth's oxygen-rich atmosphere will remain for approximately 1.08 billion years. Scientists used modeling to explore how future solar brightness could impact oxygen levels. The study emphasizes that significant environmental changes might occur before life becomes unsustainable.