Helicopter Crashes in Los Angeles, Killing Three People
The aircraft, apparently a news helicopter, crashed between commercial buildings in Chatsworth on Tuesday evening.
Amazon announces Prime Big Deal Days for October 6 and 7
The two-day fall shopping event will offer exclusive discounts for Prime members across more than 35 categories.
Film Industry Study Projects Federal Tax Credit Would Create 143,500 Jobs
Motion Picture Association report estimates a 20% federal film incentive would generate $249.1 billion in economic impact through 2035.
Tesla to unveil long-delayed Roadster on October 1, Musk says
The next-generation sports car was first revealed in 2017 with promised 2020 deliveries but has faced repeated delays.
Oracle conducts second round of layoffs in 2026 amid massive AI spending
The company's workforce fell by 21,000, or 13%, in fiscal 2026 as capital expenditures surged to fund data center expansion.
Musk calls Tesla-SpaceX merger question great, hints at close collaboration
At the All-In Summit, Musk said who could imagine what action one might take given so much collaboration between the two companies.
SEC Chair Atkins Hopes CLARITY Act Reaches Trump After Senate Vote
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins called a new crypto proposal the agency's most historic step yet as Senate prepares September 15 vote.
Forbes 400 Richest Americans Now Worth Record $8 Trillion, Driven by AI Boom
Elon Musk tops the list for the fifth straight year with $908 billion, while ten billionaires under 40 make the cut for the first time.
House Committee Releases Crypto Tax Bill, Drops Mining and Staking Deferral Provision
The 114-page Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act will be marked up Wednesday, addressing fees, stablecoins, and wash sales but not reward timing.
Asian Markets Edge Higher as Traders Await Federal Reserve Rate Decision
Traders are pricing a 92.4% probability of a 25 basis point rate hike, up from 59.4% a week ago.
Japan Posts Fourth Straight Monthly Trade Deficit as Oil Prices Soar
August imports rose 28% year over year to 11.15 trillion yen as crude oil prices surged amid Middle East conflicts.
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Mail Ballot Rules, President Attacks His Own Appointees
The 7 to 2 ruling preserves current mail voting procedures nationwide ahead of November's midterm elections.
Crypto industry launches ad blitz ahead of key Senate vote on CLARITY Act
The Senate will hold a procedural vote on September 15, but Republican senators and analysts warn the bill's chances look slim.
S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as AI executives call for development slowdown
Calls from top AI companies to slow technology development citing safety concerns weighed on tech stocks and chipmakers.
Iran war cost $38 billion through August, CBO reports
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the conflict will cost $2 billion to $3 billion per month as it continues.
Treasury Secretary Bessent's Bond Market Intervention Backfires as Yields Surpass 5 Percent
The 10-year Treasury yield topped 5 percent on Monday for the first time since 2023, defying Bessent's efforts to lower borrowing costs.
WTO Warns Trade Fragmentation Could Cut Global GDP by Up to 10%
The trade body urged reform of global rules or risk a slide into competing geopolitical blocs that would hit poor countries hardest.
Oil Prices Surge Above $100 After Saudi Pipeline Closure Limits Exports
Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, which carries 7 million barrels per day, was shut down after drone attacks from Iran-backed groups.
CoinEx to Shut Down After Nine Years, Citing Market Downturn and Rising Costs
The Hong Kong-based exchange will cease operations by December 22, with withdrawals remaining open until that date.
New public charge rules for green card applicants take effect September 18
Immigration officers will consider whether applicants' relatives have used government benefits, even if the applicant has not.
Stocks tumble as AI leaders call for slower development amid safety concerns
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman canceled plans for a 2026 IPO, calling it ill-advised given safety issues.
Kaiko Raises $110 Million in Funding Led by S&P Global
The crypto data provider extended its Series B round with backing from major financial firms including BNP Paribas, Nasdaq, and Royal Bank of Canada.
Bloom Energy, Illumina, Everpure to Join S&P 500 on September 21
The three companies will replace Molson Coors, The Trade Desk, and Builders FirstSource in the quarterly rebalance.
Trump Says U.S. Can Afford $5,000 Checks if Republicans Win Congress
Trump announced the proposal at last week's Republican convention, but House Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress must approve any payments.
EPA Repeals Biden Limits on Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The agency also proposed eliminating its authority to regulate power plant emissions for climate change under the Clean Air Act.
Sydney Sweeney's Nearly Nude Sports Betting Ad Sparks Backlash From Female Athletes
The ad for Novig, where Sweeney is an equity holder, has been viewed over 40 million times since launching last week.
Missouri Judge Weighs Bayer's $7.25 Billion Roundup Cancer Settlement
The deal aims to resolve roughly 65,000 pending lawsuits and future claims alleging the weedkiller causes non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Trump agrees to ethics provisions in cryptocurrency bill ahead of key Senate vote
The president accepted restrictions on his crypto holdings to win support for legislation affecting the $2.3 trillion market.
Trump pledges to remove tariff on Irish whiskey at golf tournament
The president announced the move at the Irish Open trophy ceremony at his Doonbeg resort after golfers and Ireland's prime minister asked him.
Amazon suspends cargo carrier 21 Air after deadly Miami runway crash
The Boeing 767 overran the runway on Sept. 6, striking vehicles and killing five people on the ground.
VanEck Semiconductor ETF Up 87% This Year, Holds Over $70 Billion
The passively managed fund, which tracks 25 U.S. listed semiconductor companies, has Nvidia as its largest holding at 22.05% of assets.
Coinbase CEO Says Crypto Regulatory Clarity Coming Whether Senate Bill Passes or Not
Brian Armstrong said the SEC and CFTC are ready to publish rulemaking if the Clarity Act fails its Sept. 15 Senate vote.
House Democrats prepare investigations targeting Trump family finances and administration if they win
Democrats say they are laying groundwork for probes of Trump wealth, foreign deals, and administration policies ahead of November midterms.
Warren Buffett retired as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, remains chairman and board member
Buffett delivered compound annual returns of roughly 19.7% during six decades as CEO, stepping down at the end of 2025.
SoftBank Secures $11.87 Billion Loan to Fund OpenAI Investment
The Japanese conglomerate is slated to invest close to $65 billion in OpenAI by October.
Trump approval rating drops among college graduates and on economy in polls
Approval among college graduates fell from 34 percent in late August to 30 percent in early September, while overall approval hit 33 percent.
Gold Falls to Near $4,340 as Hot Inflation Boosts Fed Rate Hike Expectations
Markets are pricing an approximately 88% probability of a September Fed rate hike, which would be the first increase in three years.
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