Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX cryptocurrency empire, allegedly faced bankruptcy and theft charges after lavish perks, declined credit cards, and a tearful all-hands meeting exposed the company's financial troubles.
A government shutdown could result in significant disruptions to air travel, delays in food safety inspections, reduced workplace inspections and worker safety risks, closure of museums and national parks, disruptions to student aid programs and federal funding for schools, and delays in federal reimbursements for Meals on Wheels, among other impacts.
Lego has halted its project to produce bricks from recycled drinks bottles due to concerns over higher carbon emissions, instead opting to focus on making their existing plastic more sustainable.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing difficulties as Republicans prepare to debate government funding bills and hardliners refuse to pass any stopgap measures, according to Rep. Mike Turner.
Tensions between India and Canada have escalated due to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation that the Indian government was behind the fatal shooting of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, leading to a dispute that could have negative consequences for both countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with former Wagner commander Andrey Troshev and Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, indicating that the Russian government is attempting to bring the mercenary group under its control and integrate it into conventional military structures.
Dental aligner company SmileDirectClub Inc. has filed for bankruptcy, four years after its initial public offering, with its founders planning to invest $20 million in the company's reorganization.
Toys R Us plans to make a comeback by expanding its brick and mortar operations with 24 new flagship stores in the US, as well as opening stores in airports and on cruise ships.
Humane has unveiled the design of its new wearable, the Humane Ai Pin, which features a camera and screen projector, and does not need to be paired with a smartphone or companion device. The device is set to be fully revealed on November 9.
Apple is blaming software bugs and popular apps, such as Instagram and Uber, for causing its iPhone 15 models to overheat, leading to complaints and a forthcoming software update.
The Indian External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, has criticized Canada for allowing violence, threats, and intimidation against Indian diplomats and missions, questioning whether the world would tolerate such behavior if it happened to any other country.
Electric skateboard-maker Future Motion has agreed to recall all of its OneWheels, a self-balancing electric mobility device, due to reported issues that result in riders being thrown off the board and potential serious injury or death.
OpenAI's ChatGPT has received major updates, including image recognition, speech-to-text and text-to-speech capabilities, and integration with browsing the internet, while a new contract protects Hollywood writers from AI automation and ensures AI-generated material is not considered source material for creative works; however, a privacy expert advises against using ChatGPT for therapy due to concerns about personal information being used as training data and the lack of empathy and liability in AI chatbots.
Meta has announced the launch of chatbots with personalities resembling celebrities, sparking concerns about the potential dangers of creating human-like AI.
Washington, DC faces the possibility of a government shutdown as House Republicans vote down a measure to fund the government, potentially leading to the suspension of services and pay for federal employees.
Valve surprises players with the sudden release of Counter-Strike 2 as an update to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, but many players are disappointed by missing features and technical issues.
Developer Neognosis has cancelled the Nintendo Switch version of BallisticNG due to Unity's controversial changes, which have prompted many developers to consider switching engines for future games.
The new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, which feature Grade 5 titanium frames, may not be as durable as advertised, as initial tests suggest they are still susceptible to damage and may even be more prone to scuffs, scratches, and cracks compared to the previous generation.
AI-enabled cameras and satellites are being used to detect and predict wildfires, helping to reduce response times and allocate firefighting resources more effectively in the face of increasing wildfire intensity caused by climate change.
Ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh are planning to leave for Armenia due to fears of ethnic cleansing and a desire to avoid living as part of Azerbaijan.
Danish toymaker Lego has abandoned its plan to use sustainable materials for its bricks due to higher carbon emissions, after finding that its new material made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (RPET) did not meet the same quality standards as oil-based plastics.
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Americans can now order additional free Covid-19 tests from the federal government following the revival of the program with $600 million in funding.
Canadian labor union Unifor has ratified a new contract with Ford Motor, providing a relief for the automaker amidst its separate battle with its U.S. union over better pay and benefits, with the agreement including wage increases of up to 25 percent and a $10,000 productivity and quality bonus.
The Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's Teal Mask DLC introduces various Pokemon from different generations, including Mienfoo and Mienshao, which can be found in the rocky areas of Kitakami, with Mienfoo evolving into Mienshao at level 50.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan stated that David Weiss, the special counsel appointed in the Hunter Biden case, will testify before a congressional committee in October.
A class action lawsuit has been launched against Aspyr Media and Saber Interactive after the cancelled DLC for KOTOR 2 on Switch, with fans arguing that they were misled and are entitled to refunds.
Democratic senators are highly critical of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez after he was indicted on sweeping corruption charges, but have not called for his resignation from the Senate.
The upcoming Google Pixel 8 is set to offer remarkable improvements in camera quality, including the "Magic Editor" feature that allows users to transform their photos and achieve desired artistic effects, as well as DSLR-style manual camera controls. The phone will feature enhanced camera systems, including a 48MP ultrawide lens, a 48MP telephoto lens, and a 50MP wide camera. Google's dedication to pushing the boundaries of mobile photography with AI-driven advancements is generating excitement and anticipation for the Pixel 8 series.
Stephanos Kasselakis, a former Goldman Sachs associate and political novice, has been elected leader of Greece's leftist Syriza party, as the party seeks a comeback after recent electoral defeats.
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Unifor, the Canadian autoworkers union, has voted to approve an agreement with Ford Motor Co., featuring significant wage increases and improved benefits for workers.
A former Chinese official stated that China's population of 1.4 billion people would not be sufficient to fill the country's vacant houses, which have been a long-standing issue and contributed to a real estate crisis in the nation.
PlayStation is offering a limited-time promotion where customers who purchase and activate a PS5 can receive a free exclusive game from a select list, including popular titles like Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and God of War Ragnarök.
Google will be raising the prices of its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro devices in the US market, with the Pixel 8 costing $699 and the Pixel 8 Pro costing $999.
Higher mortgage rates are causing existing-home sales in August to decline and may also impact new home sales in the near future.
A federal court has ordered the owners of 14 Subway locations north of San Francisco to pay their employees nearly $1 million in damages and back pay, as well as sell or shut down their businesses due to labor violations.
Costco Wholesale Corp. has confirmed that price hikes for memberships are inevitable, although the timing and extent of the increase remain unknown.
Google has extended its generative AI search product, Search Generative Experience (SGE), to users aged 13 to 17 in the U.S., with new safety features implemented to protect teens from inappropriate and harmful content.
China Factory Activity Expands for First Time in 6 Months, But Economic Recovery Still Faces Hurdles
China's factory activity experienced its first expansion in six months in September, signaling a gradual improvement in the country's economy, although challenges remain such as the property crisis and uneven economic rebound.
Google Cloud has become a validator for the Polygon proof-of-stake blockchain network, adding an extra layer of security for Polygon users and joining over 100 other validators.
DALL-E 3, an upgrade to OpenAI's popular AI image generator, has been made available to the public through Microsoft's Image Creator tool, offering significantly improved images and text interpretation capabilities.
Republicans and Democrats in the House have approved a stopgap funding plan to avert a possible government shutdown, but the bill still needs to pass the Senate; the proposal includes funding for government agencies and disaster recovery efforts, but does not include money for Ukraine, leading to divisions among Democrats.
