Business · 1 October 2026
Epic’s AI ‘Safety Net’ Uncovers a Privacy Black Hole
A new Anthropic-powered AI designed to tidy medical records has exposed a slew of vulnerabilities, raising the stakes for patient privacy.
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Business · 1 October 2026
Google's 100 Zeros: Hollywood's Newest Investor in the Tech-Drama
Google teams with Range Media Partners to launch 100 Zeros, hoping to replace fear with algorithmic enthusiasm in film, TV and emerging entertainment.
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Business · 30 September 2026
From Page to Play: Lynch Trades Editorial for Plastic Toy Kingdom
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…
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Finance · 30 September 2026
Fed’s New Stress‑Test Playbook: More Transparency, Fewer Surprises, and a Robust Dance With Capital Requirements
In a move that has the banking world both relieved and bemused, the Federal Reserve announced a set of changes to its annual stress tests designed to make the process less opaque and the resulting capital buffers more pr…
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Finance · 30 September 2026
Tariffs Take a Courtroom Turn: Trump's Trade War Faces Legal Reversal
The former president’s new steel and aluminum duties are back in court, prompting a flurry of robust earnings reports, Federal Reserve caution, and a briefing that underscores the market’s uncertainty.
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Finance · 30 September 2026
Inflation Volatility Soars; Fed Chair Warns Prices Are 'Robust, Robust, Robust, Robust'
Markets jittery over price swings, while a high-level briefing insists the economy is robust four times over, a phrasing that has left bond traders confused and coffee prices up.
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Business · 30 September 2026
Electric Dreams Dwindle: One Year After Tax Credit Vanishes, Wheels Keep Turning
A year after Congress pulled the plug on the federal EV tax credit, automakers are still revving up, but the market’s charge has lost some spark.
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Finance · 30 September 2026
Situational Awareness Point: The Day an AI Startup Made Wall Street’s Leverage Look Like a Bad Joke
When an AI‑focused investment firm at Situational Awareness Point collapsed, banks that had lent it billions are left wondering whether their leverage was truly robust. The market reaction suggests investors are treati…
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Finance · 30 September 2026
Tariff Tussle: Trump’s Trade War Gets a Courtroom Reboot
The Trump administration’s latest set of tariffs is headed back to the bench for a third time in less than two years, sparking a courtroom spectacle that could outshine a reality‑TV finale.
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