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Business · 2 October 2026

U.S. Slaps Sanctions on A7, Shell Companies Surrender Their Luggage

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The Treasury has added Russian money‑laundering firm A7 to the sanctions list, forcing U.S. firms to cut ties and reminding offshore accountants that even the most elaborate shell can be exposed.

Business · 2 October 2026

CFTC Opens Robust Inquiry into Adam Kinzinger’s Kalshi Pardon‑Betting Gambit

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has launched a robust probe into former congressman Adam Kinzinger’s pre‑pardon wagers on the Kalshi platform, a move that has turned political gambling into the latest headli…

Business · 1 October 2026

Canadian Commuters Drop Off South Florida’s Rent Rolls

Helen Pell, Washington desk

A trade spat between the U.S. and Canada has cooled the influx of Canadian visitors to South Florida, rattling local hospitality earnings and prompting a Fed‑fueled briefing that touted a robust, robust, robust, robust…

Business · 1 October 2026

Oil Prices Keep Their Cool as the World Burns Its Emergency Stash

Helen Pell, Washington desk

Oil prices hover near $100 a barrel while traders fret over a potential Gulf flare‑up. The market’s resilience remains robust, even as the Fed signals caution.

Business · 1 October 2026

EEOC Sues Harvard Seeking Data on Alleged ‘White Man’ Bias in Hiring

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit demanding that Harvard University disclose hiring data it claims shows discrimination against white men, sparking a debate over privacy, fairness and a…

Business · 1 October 2026

White House AI Pact Relies Entirely on the 'Sword of Damocles' of Peer Pressure

Helen Pell, Washington desk

US tech executives have agreed to a "morally binding" framework for AI safety that experts describe as effectively a moat around their own profit margins. The new guidelines rely less on regulation and more on the collec…

Business · 1 October 2026

Epic’s AI ‘Safety Net’ Uncovers a Privacy Black Hole

Helen Pell, Washington desk

A new Anthropic-powered AI designed to tidy medical records has exposed a slew of vulnerabilities, raising the stakes for patient privacy.

Business · 1 October 2026

Google's 100 Zeros: Hollywood's Newest Investor in the Tech-Drama

Helen Pell, Washington desk

Google teams with Range Media Partners to launch 100 Zeros, hoping to replace fear with algorithmic enthusiasm in film, TV and emerging entertainment.

Business · 30 September 2026

From Page to Play: Lynch Trades Editorial for Plastic Toy Kingdom

Helen Pell, Washington desk

After a decade of turning glossy pages into profit, Roger Lynch has agreed to take the helm of Mattel, promising to bring a new editorial flair to a toy empire that may or may not be as fragile as the plastic dolls he on…