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Video shows Waymo driverless vehicle stuck in ‘AI loop’ on flooded Phoenix street
A Waymo vehicle struggled to navigate a flooded street in Phoenix this month, becoming stuck for more than 10 minutes in an “AI loop,” according to witnesses. The car was filmed as it hesitantly moved back and forth, at one point almost backing into another…
Nvidia CEO draws line on AI safety after alarming incidents: ‘If it’s not ready, just hold it back’
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivered a dual message of caution and explosive financial optimism at a recent Scottish summit convened by King Charles, urging the artificial intelligence industry to prioritize “good old-fashioned engineering” while forecasting…
Trump calls Canada’s potential EU associate membership ‘laughable,’ warns Europe of ‘very heavy tariffs’
President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed the prospect of Canada becoming an associate member of the European Union as “laughable,” warning that the U.S. could impose heavy tariffs on Europe if he believed such a move was made with “bad intention.” Trump…
LARRY KUDLOW: Prosperity is as American as apple pie
Let’s begin at the beginning. Low taxes, light regulation, abundant energy, and a strong dollar, are the keys to economic prosperity. And prosperity is as American as apple pie. And though nothing is ever perfect, at the moment I would argue, the American…
Walmart launches weeklong fall sale overlapping Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Walmart is rolling out a weeklong fall sales event that will overlap with Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, giving consumers two major discount events during the early holiday shopping season. The retailer’s Deals & More event begins at 12 a.m. ET Oct. 5 and runs…
Eggs recalled as salmonella outbreak sickens 23 people
California health officials are urging consumers not to eat recalled organic eggs after a salmonella outbreak sickened 23 people and hospitalized seven. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced last week that the outbreak had been linked to…
Paramount’s California future in doubt amid escalating legal fight
California officials responded Wednesday to reports that Paramount is preparing to ditch the state, though the company declined to comment, and no official announcement has been made. Officials inside Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ office and California…
Jalen Brunson and family launch Thirty Third Management Group to manage off-court business, advise athletes
New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson, along with his family, announced on Tuesday the launch of Thirty Third Management Group, a family-owned brand advisory firm that will manage his off-court business as well as represent clients across pro sports…
Federal Reserve hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 amid stubborn inflation
This story about the September 2026 FOMC meeting will be updated with further details. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over three years amid concerns over stubborn inflation that has been driven…
Continental Resources to develop Venezuela’s Orinoco Belt oil block
Continental Resources on Wednesday announced that it reached an agreement with Venezuela’s state-owned oil company to develop oil in the South American country’s prolific Orinoco Belt. The memorandum of understanding with Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA)…