AI may change the price of your Big Mac and groceries — what this means for shoppers
As retailers turn to AI tools to streamline operations, experts warn that collecting more detailed consumer data increases the risk of personalized pricing.
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Trump says he is ‘going to look at’ joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike
U.S. military involvement in the fight against the Houthis would stretch resources in the Middle East already committed to fighting Iran, analysts said.
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After France, is Italy next? Goldman Sachs flags bond risks as Rome’s deficit widens
Goldman Sachs says Italy’s higher 2027-28 deficit targets, rising yields and election uncertainty could weaken its debt outlook.
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Vinicius apologises for red card as Mourinho skips Real Madrid press conference
Vinicius Junior apologised to Real Madrid after being sent off for a hair pull in their 1-0 win over Villarreal. Madrid got back to winning ways in LaLiga, edging past Villarreal thanks to Yan Diomande’s first goal for the club in the second half. However, the win was marred by Vinicius’ sending-off. The Brazilian thought he…
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Meet Aurora: the invite-only, $10,000-a-year AI concierge that anticipates the ultra-wealthy’s every need
Most luxury concierge services are built for life’s big moments like finding a last-minute villa or making the finishing touches on a once-in-a-lifetime trip. But a new app is betting the ultrarich want help in life’s small moments, too. Aurora, an invite-only app, pairs AI with human experts to manage members’ dining, travel, luxury goods,…
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The invisible hand needs a conscience
On Sept. 30, Citadel founder Ken Griffin pledged more than $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, the largest individual gift in the history of higher education. Much of it will build a new CMU campus in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, which is expected to enroll its first students in 2028, pending regulatory approval. Griffin described the…
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McKinsey research shows AI creating more jobs than automation displaces — but 11 million American workers will need help this decade
While debates about AI’s impact on the workforce dominate headlines, the biggest challenge ahead will be helping workers find the most direct pathway into growing jobs. Our new research finds that the U.S. economy will have more jobs by 2035 than today. But the mix will differ, requiring many workers to retrain or earn credentials. Roughly…
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Ancestry’s CEO says a billionaire boss taught him to eat lunch with employees in the break room—it gives him access to ‘unfiltered information’
At many large companies, CEOs are squared away in plush corner offices, where they take meetings and receive elaborate lunch orders. But when midday rolls around, Ancestry employees find their CEO Howard Hochhauser taking his meal in the office’s eating area. It’s a habit he picked up from Ace Greenberg when Hochhauser worked at Wall…
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FII selloff intensifies! Foreign investors sell Indian equities worth Rs 45,000 crore in just 6 sessions
Foreign investors sold Indian equities worth Rs 45,125 crore in October’s first six sessions, nearly matching September’s outflows. Elevated US bond yields and crude oil prices continue to pressure markets, while inflation data and geopolitical developments could influence the selling trend.