Rising interest rates, rather than inflation, are now a major concern for the US economy, as the bond market indicates that rates may stay high for an extended period of time, potentially posing significant challenges for the sustainability of government debt.
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The upcoming Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro phones are expected to see a price increase in the UK, with base prices set at £700 and £1,000 respectively, representing price jumps of £100 and £150, while the Pixel Watch 2 will see a slight increase in price at £10.
The Japanese Yen is weakening against the US Dollar as interest rate differentials continue to weigh on the Yen, with markets suspecting that the Bank of Japan may step in to support the currency at current levels.
House Freedom Caucus members and other hardline Republican conservatives are furious with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for relying on Democratic votes to pass a short-term funding extension, but it remains uncertain whether they will take action to oust him as speaker.
Stefanos Kasselakis, a former Goldman Sachs trader, has been elected leader of Syriza in Greece, quickly rising from political obscurity to lead the main opposition group with promises to "build the Greek dream."
Bitcoin (BTC) starts the last week of September with a retest of $26,000 as a stubborn range persists, with analysts offering mixed predictions for the future of BTC price.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi will accompany the body of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein back to California on a U.S. military plane following a House vote, as they had a close friendship and served together in Congress for decades.
Canada's defense minister, Bill Blair, emphasized the importance of ties with India while expressing concerns about potential violations of Canadian sovereignty following allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Khalistani extremist, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for cooperation, and Canada seeks to continue partnerships with India during the ongoing investigation.
Starting next month, student loan payments will resume, but those with student debt have the opportunity to take advantage of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, which can significantly reduce their loan amount and monthly payments.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has escalated its probe into Wall Street's use of private messaging apps by collecting thousands of staff messages from over a dozen major investment companies, raising the stakes for the companies and executives involved, and potentially exposing their conduct to SEC scrutiny.
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Mistral AI Unveils Open-Source 7B Model as Alternative to ChatGPT, Prioritizing Openness and Privacy
Mistral AI has released Mistral 7B, an open-source large language model that aims to provide a powerful and accessible alternative to established competitors like OpenAI ChatGPT, Claude AI, and Google Bard. In testing, Mistral's model scored highly in generating text on Bitcoin, showcasing its strength and potential. What sets Mistral apart is its emphasis on openness, adaptability, and privacy, as it can be used offline and without restrictions, contributing to the democratization of AI.
PAYDAY 3's launch has been plagued with server and matchmaking issues, leaving players unable to access the game, prompting an apology from the CEO.
Canadian Speaker Apologizes for Honoring Ukrainian-Canadian Nazi Collaborator During Zelenskyy Visit
The speaker of Canada's House of Commons apologized for recognizing a man who fought for a Nazi unit during World War II, sparking outrage and calls for an explanation.
The 2017 MacBook Air is currently on sale for $319.97 and offers an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a 13.3" display, making it a cost-effective option for those who don't require the latest model.
The BRICS alliance is challenging the global dominance of the U.S. dollar by using local currencies, and the U.S. needs to implement new policies and engage in constructive diplomacy with each member to counter their aspirations of world dominance.
Hideki Kamiya has announced his departure from PlatinumGames, stating that it was a difficult decision based on his own beliefs, but he plans to continue creating in his own way.
The Terra Classic community has voted to end the minting and reminting of Terra Classic USD (USTC) tokens, aiming to protect the community and outside investors, following the collapse of the Terra ecosystem last year.
If you purchase a PlayStation 5 console in the US before October 20, 2023, you are eligible to choose a free PS5 digital game, making it a great offer for those planning to buy the console soon.
LG has released the Gram Fold, a lightweight and portable laptop with a Bluetooth keyboard, active stylus, 500 nits display, Core i5 processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 72Wh battery, Thunderbolt 4 support, and 1.5W speakers, available in South Korea for KRW 4,400,400 (~US$3,287).
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to address pending litigation with the Oregon affiliate of International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI), citing an inability to afford to defend against the company's litigation tactics.
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Bethesda Game Studios has released patch 1.7.33 for Starfield, which improves performance, addresses gameplay issues, and specifically fixes a bug related to star lens flares not appearing correctly on AMD GPUs.
Air France-KLM is planning to order 50 Airbus A350 long-haul jets, with purchase rights for an additional 40, in its largest-ever wide-body purchase to revamp its long-haul fleet.
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BJC HealthCare, the largest health system in the St. Louis area, plans to merge with Kansas City’s Saint Luke’s Health System, uniting over 28 hospitals in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois, as hospital mergers continue to increase and potentially raise costs for patients.
A bug in watchOS 10 is causing weather data to not display on Apple Watch complications, but a temporary fix is to toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour time format in the Clock settings.
Greece's economy is booming with a high growth rate, declining unemployment, increased tourism, and investments from major corporations.
Hamilton Calls for F1 to Use AI Instead of Stewards After They Admit Mistake in Verstappen Reprimand
Lewis Hamilton has suggested that Formula 1 should use AI instead of human stewards to make more consistent and fair decisions regarding penalties in races.
OnePlus has unveiled OxygenOS 14, its version of Android 14, which heavily relies on buzzwords and obscure language, making it difficult to understand the improvements and changes being made, ultimately failing to win back previous fans of their unique take on Android.
A government shutdown in the US may cause the Federal Reserve to delay an interest rate hike and could impact the recent strength of the dollar, analysts have warned. The shutdown could also lead to a delay in key inflation data, which would affect Fed policy decisions, and may put pressure on consumer spending.
A federal court has ordered the owners of 14 Subway locations near San Francisco to pay employees almost $1 million in damages and back pay, and to sell or shut down their businesses due to labor law violations.
Credit Suisse has reached a settlement with Mozambique in a $1.5 billion bribery and fraud case just before the trial was set to start, bringing an end to a long-running dispute stemming from events occurring a decade ago.
Tyson Foods and Perdue Farms are currently under federal investigation for potential child labor violations after a report revealed that migrant children were working overnight in their slaughterhouses on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Google is discontinuing Gmail's Basic HTML view in January 2024, directing users towards the more modern and feature-rich Standard view, although this may pose challenges for visually impaired users who rely on text-to-speech tools.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces criticism for choosing to purchase a Tesla instead of a union-made electric vehicle in the midst of labor strikes against Detroit automakers, despite pledging to switch to a union-made EV.
iFixit's teardown of the iPhone 15 Pro Max reveals a mixed bag of results: while the phone's dual-entry removable glass back cover is a win for consumers, the titanium shell scratches easily, and the parts pairing requirement severely hampers repairability, earning the device a low repairability score.
Developer Neognosis has announced the cancellation of the Switch port of the sci-fi racer BallisticNG due to the "trust and security" concerns following Unity's controversial policy changes.
Meta is positioning its new XR headset, the Meta Quest 3, as an affordable alternative to Apple's expensive Vision Pro, aiming to become the "Android phone of the headset world" by offering accessibility and focusing on games, entertainment, and social features.
NIS America is remastering the Nintendo 3DS RPG The Legend of Legacy for PS5 and PS4, set to release early next year.
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President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill into law to avert a government shutdown, preventing a crisis that would have affected millions of Americans, while criticizing House Republicans for the last-minute scramble.
X (formerly Twitter) has reported a decline of 11.6% in daily active users since Elon Musk took over, with the company currently having 225 million daily active users, down from 254.5 million before Musk's acquisition.
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency firm Mixin Network has halted all deposit and withdrawal services following a hack that resulted in the theft of approximately $200m in funds; investigations are ongoing and the company has promised to reopen services once vulnerabilities are fixed and a solution for lost assets is announced. The incident highlights the vulnerabilities in open-source banking, according to James McQuiggan, a security awareness advocate at KnowBe4.
Capcom has confirmed that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPad port of Resident Evil Village will be released on October 30, with separate pricing for the base game and expansion.
Meta plans to release personality-driven AI chatbots across various platforms to attract young users, with the first bots expected to launch this week. The bots will be available on social media sites such as Instagram, Facebook, and Whatsapp and aim to increase chat engagement while providing potential productivity tools. Internal documents reveal bots like "Bob the Robot" and "Alvin the Alien," with the former designed to resonate with young people through farcical humor and the latter potentially collecting personal information. Meta's move to target younger users comes in response to TikTok's popularity, and they are also reportedly developing chatbot tools for celebrities.