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Anthropic says latest AI model can control users’ computers

Start-up backed by Google and Amazon says tool can act like a ‘human collaborator’

Hugh Hefner’s youngest son attempts to buy back the Playboy brand

Cooper Hefner bids $100 million for the company, nearly twice its market cap. Read More

European overtourism anger spreads to Greece as protests loom over higher pay demands

Despite foreign visitor numbers spiking to thrice Greece’s population, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis insists there isn’t an overtourism problem. Read ...

How Merck leveled up its cybersecurity strategy since the NotPetya cyberattack that led to a $1.4 billion dispute

“It is integrated into everything that we do,” says Merck’s chief information and digital officer Dave Williams. Read More

Warren Buffett warns of ‘casino-like’ investor behavior. Here’s the hidden cost of ‘free’ investing

In today’s “free” investing world, investors get distracted away from seeking the portfolio with the highest return-to-risk ratio possible. Read ...

Party barns are the hottest amenity for U.K.’s countryside rich

Wealthy homeowners are spending upwards of £200,000 ($260,000) to turn drafty disused agricultural spaces into the ideal hangout for a raucous ...

Tourism revenue drops in Greece despite sharp summer tourism crunch

Industry revenue fell by 1.8 percent compared to last year even as the number of tourists grew by 6.6 percent. ...

Turkey blocks exports of military-linked goods to Russia after US warning

Customs system no longer allows exporters to proceed with sensitive shipments

IMF warns of ‘round-tripping’ fears

Technique to shift risk to investors may have ‘system-wide’ impact, fund warns

UK worker rights bill looks to lower bar for unions to bargain with employers

Ministers will consult on range of measures aimed at easing representation

A landmark WNBA season has ended—and players are using the offseason to fight for a better deal

“It’s about claiming our rightful share of the business we’ve built,” says players’ association president Nneka Ogwumike. Read More

TSMC says it alerted US to potential violation of China AI chip controls

Chipmaker reported having received order for processor resembling that of Chinese company Huawei

Exclusive: DeFi platform Azura launches after raising $6.9 million from Initialized

21-year-old founder Jackson Denka says Azura will “let anyone trade anything from anywhere.” Read More

The global economy has proved surprisingly resilient

But significant downside risks will continue to pose a challenge for policymakers

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast in boost to Reeves

Fund’s chief economist sees chance of more ‘aggressive’ Bank of England rate cuts as chancellor prepares for Budget

Tariff surge would damage global growth, IMF warns

In a forecast two weeks before US election the fund says greater protectionism would drag down world economy

AI-powered productivity tools that can make life harder

Technology used to summarise notes or generate transcripts does not always work for deaf employees

5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

What Q3 investment banking trends reveal about the economy

A former bank examiner for the Federal Reserve Bank who is a risk-management practitioner weighs in. Read More

What Croesus wants from Trump

Rather than turning to Harris, US billionaires are again backing the man they once condemned

‘Swicy’ items take over restaurant menus as Gen Z seeks heat

Nearly a tenth of U.S. restaurants have “sweet and spicy” menu items, according to Datassential.

MLS attendance and sponsorship revenue hit regular season records

Major League Soccer saw growth in regular season attendance and sponsorship revenue after implementing a new performance team. Lionel Messi ...

Walmart will start delivering prescriptions to customers’ doorsteps as CVS and Walgreens struggle

Walmart will start delivering medications in six states, but plans to offer prescription delivery in nearly every state by the ...

Qatar Airways partners with Elon Musk’s Starlink for high-speed Wi-Fi milestone

Qatar Airways launched Tuesday its inaugural Boeing 777 flight equipped with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet, paving the way for a ...

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Cheesecake Factory, Sherwin-Williams, 3M & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.

The CHRO of Cirque du Soleil talks about finding comfort in the ‘gray zone’ and rebuilding the circus empire after COVID-19

Marie-Noëlle Gagnon lets managers build their own microcultures and has a huge immigration operation. Read More

Hyundai Motor India shares drop in debut after country’s biggest ever IPO

A booming stock market in the world’s fifth-largest economy has stoked an IPO frenzy over the last two years, with ...

Over 20 world leaders head to Russia for BRICS summit as Putin tries to rival west

President Vladimir Putin is seeking to show Western attempts to isolate Moscow over the two-and-a-half-year offensive have failed. Read More

Meet Tim Cook, Nike consigliere

Just do it. And by “it,” we mean “pick a new CEO.” Read More