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Susan Dell is the one running the Dells’ $10 billion giving operation—and her biggest bets are on kids, health care, and UT Austin

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‘They may think that they can escape scrutiny’: Singapore cracks down on Indonesian companies spreading ‘entirely preventable’ smog across the border

This brings to 10 the number of Indonesian companies that Singapore is targeting under its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act.

By The Associated PressOctober 19, 2026
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Billionaire Elon Musk says he’ll give every kid in America shares of SpaceX next year—it’ll add up to over $10 billion in stock
By Emma BurleighOctober 19, 2026
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As billionaires ditch California, Gen Z is following close behind—the state saw the biggest net loss of young people, many moving to Texas
By Preston ForeOctober 19, 2026
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the Meta Connect conference, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, in Menlo Park, Calif.
An AI agent sent a stranger to a man’s house without telling him—and exposed the privacy risks of AI assistants
By Tatiana SatauaOctober 19, 2026
This photo taken with a smart phone and provided by Halley Froehlich shows Froehlich holding a U.S. Aquaculture Society award in Santa Barbara, Calif.
‘I don’t think here is our home anymore’: Scientists are leaving America as Trump’s research cuts push them overseas
By Adithi Ramakrishnan and The Associated PressOctober 19, 2026
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The U.S. national debt is approaching the point where bond traders see ‘mounting risk’ of a ‘vicious cycle,’ Moody’s top economist says
By Eleanor PringleOctober 19, 2026
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‘I am so fed up’: Farmers face financial squeeze from tariffs and diesel and blame GOP as Trump heads to Kansas to energize voters before midterms
‘I am so fed up’: Farmers face financial squeeze from tariffs and diesel and blame GOP as Trump heads to Kansas to energize voters before midterms

The visits from Trump come as Republicans pour money into Senate races in Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa amid concerns about voter enthusiasm

By The Associated Press, Joey Cappelletti and John HannaOctober 19, 2026
Ethiopia’s prime minister won a Nobel Peace Prize for making peace with Eritrea. Now the former allies could go to war

Renewed fighting, tensions with Eritrea and disputes over Red Sea ports and Nile waters are raising fears of a wider regional war.

By KHALED KAZZIHA and The Associated PressOctober 19, 2026
It is time for a state to take Congress to court

A state attorney general should stand up and assert the rights of the states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution.

By Steve H. Hanke and David M. WalkerOctober 19, 2026
‘Miami-Dade County is not Vice City’: GTA 6 is taking over Miami—and dividing the county

Rockstar has already paid nearly $1 million for a rooftop sign on the Miami Heat’s arena, with a blimp, wrapped supercars, and free museum admission rolling out ahead of the Nov. 19 launch. A county vote on Oct. 20 could decide how far the takeover goes.

By Cordell JonesOctober 19, 2026
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Trump to close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations, citing ‘disease infested trees,’ despite judge’s order to halt development plans
Trump to close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations, citing ‘disease infested trees,’ despite judge’s order to halt development plans

The judge ordered the government to explain whether its position had changed from a court filing that said “at most” Trump has given “preliminary thought” to the rebuilding plan and “there is no final agency action.”

By Michelle L. Price and The Associated PressOctober 18, 2026
Canada suffers one of the worst peacetime tragedies for its military on domestic soil as four service members die in a fire at a base in Alberta

Fire crews scrambled late Saturday as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area.

By Rob Gillies and The Associated PressOctober 18, 2026
A former Trump Organization executive vice president says Trump ‘could be a better negotiator if his ego didn’t get in the way’

“Any concession that should be made, he can’t make. Then, with the other parts of it, nothing can continue. He just has to win everything.”

By Will Weissert and The Associated PressOctober 18, 2026
Trump, who owned the Miss Universe pageant, touts how handsome GOP candidates are, even praising parts of their body. ‘Look at this beautiful guy’

“I examined his ass. I never did that with a man before. I examined his ass. And then I looked at his shoulders. I looked at his feet. I looked at his hand. I looked at his jawline.”

By Jesse Bedayn and The Associated PressOctober 18, 2026
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European stocks fall after violent protests in France, while oil drops as Trump puts Russia sanctions on hold
European stocks fall after violent protests in France, while oil drops as Trump puts Russia sanctions on hold

France’s CAC 40 sank after violent protests while oil fell 2% after Trump waived Russia sanctions, among other global stock developments

By The Associated Press and Chan Ho-HimOctober 19, 2026
AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes warns costs will ‘go up dramatically’ over the next 12 months: ‘Can’t get a vaccination for Donald Trump’

Fernandes says the squeeze will last about a year—and that the next leg of growth is in secondary cities like China’s Shantou.

By Nicholas GordonOctober 19, 2026
Atlassian’s Mike Cannon-Brookes: AI agents need a name tag—and a human to be accountable for their actions

Cannon-Brookes says the hardest part of putting agents to work isn’t the model but the interface and the accountability.

By Angelica AngOctober 19, 2026
South Korea bets on five regional airports to spread its tourism boom beyond Seoul

South Korea drew 18.9 million foreign visitors in 2025, yet only a third ventured outside Seoul.

By Angelica AngOctober 19, 2026
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How Boston Dynamics is turning robots into a real business
How Boston Dynamics is turning robots into a real business

CFO Amanda McMaster explains how Spot found paying customers and why Hyundai’s backing could help Atlas scale.

By Sheryl EstradaOctober 19, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks on October 19, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

A deposit account at a bank you already recognize can be a safe way to earn interest on your money.

By Joseph HostetlerOctober 19, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for October 19, 2026

Ethereum isn’t just digital money; it’s a decentralized computing platform, meaning users can build and run apps on it without oversight of a company or bank.

By Joseph HostetlerOctober 19, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for October 19, 2026

Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and remains the most popular crypto coin on the market.

By Joseph HostetlerOctober 19, 2026
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‘I’ve never had a real job’: Shaq talks building his brand through ads, and says he hates ‘wealthy athletes’ who show off. It ‘makes me sick’
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‘I’ve never had a real job’: Shaq talks building his brand through ads, and says he hates ‘wealthy athletes’ who show off. It ‘makes me sick’
By Catherina Gioino and Joshua HongOctober 19, 2026
China’s economy grew 4.5% last quarter, yet its export boom risks being ‘a drag on world growth’
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China’s economy grew 4.5% last quarter, yet its export boom risks being ‘a drag on world growth’
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The inventor of BRICS has a message for ‘lazy, colonial’ Europe—India and China are still not taken seriously enough on the world stage 
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The inventor of BRICS has a message for ‘lazy, colonial’ Europe—India and China are still not taken seriously enough on the world stage 
By Kamal AhmedOctober 19, 2026
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Zoom and big financial firms add ‘Proof of Human’ badges from Sam Altman’s World to stop fraud and deepfakes
By Jeff John RobertsOctober 18, 2026
Anthropic commits 5% of its stock to a new ‘public benefit’ fund and may give large donations to traditional nonprofits or to specific populations
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Anthropic commits 5% of its stock to a new ‘public benefit’ fund and may give large donations to traditional nonprofits or to specific populations
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Europe sent its gold to the U.S. for safekeeping during World War II. Central banks are now reshuffling their reserves for a new era of uncertainty
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Europe sent its gold to the U.S. for safekeeping during World War II. Central banks are now reshuffling their reserves for a new era of uncertainty
By Jason MaOctober 18, 2026
The next AI race will be won at the credit desk
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The next AI race will be won at the credit desk
By Mehran GulOctober 18, 2026
Iran is running out of money and can’t even pay its troops as U.S. blockade chokes the economy, Central Command says, while domestic unrest grows
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Iran is running out of money and can’t even pay its troops as U.S. blockade chokes the economy, Central Command says, while domestic unrest grows
By Jason MaOctober 18, 2026
Official data show China is dumping more U.S. Treasury debt. But it may actually be a stealth buyer, with a big stash suspiciously piling up in Canada
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Official data show China is dumping more U.S. Treasury debt. But it may actually be a stealth buyer, with a big stash suspiciously piling up in Canada
By Jason MaOctober 18, 2026
Gen Z started building wealth at 19—13 years before boomers did. Most still say they can’t get ahead
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Gen Z started building wealth at 19—13 years before boomers did. Most still say they can’t get ahead
By Dr. Colleen BatchelderOctober 18, 2026
Egypt’s president vows to use ‘any measure’ to defend Saudi Arabia and seeks authorization to deploy troops abroad as battle against Houthis escalates
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Egypt’s president vows to use ‘any measure’ to defend Saudi Arabia and seeks authorization to deploy troops abroad as battle against Houthis escalates
By The Associated PressOctober 18, 2026
‘We’ve already won.’ Alberta separatist leader vows to continue independence movement regardless of outcome of key vote on Monday
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‘We’ve already won.’ Alberta separatist leader vows to continue independence movement regardless of outcome of key vote on Monday
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Costco CEO Ron Vachris rose from forklift driver to the C-suite without a college degree: ‘Don’t chase a title’ is the career advice that got him there
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Costco CEO Ron Vachris rose from forklift driver to the C-suite without a college degree: ‘Don’t chase a title’ is the career advice that got him there
By Preston ForeOctober 18, 2026
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Tim Cook says late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs gave him this unforgettable advice before handing over the reins as CEO: ‘Never ask what I would do’
By Emma BurleighOctober 18, 2026
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By Indrani SenOctober 18, 2026
For Gen Z, everything looks like an investment. But it isn’t
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For Gen Z, everything looks like an investment. But it isn’t
By Aneri JambusariaOctober 18, 2026
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10 million Americans are using advance loan apps to get their paychecks in advance—and it’s costing them hundreds of dollars more, report finds
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 18, 2026
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Innovation Accounts should do for the potential AI job wipeout what Trump Accounts did for children
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Move slow and make things: What Japanese craftsmanship can teach business about quality, patience, and expertise when AI makes speed cheap
By Matt Alt and David SchonthalOctober 18, 2026
The ‘golden visa’ isn’t just for the rich: UAE offers 10-year residency to $545,000 property buyers—or for nurses, teachers, and e-sports pros
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The ‘golden visa’ isn’t just for the rich: UAE offers 10-year residency to $545,000 property buyers—or for nurses, teachers, and e-sports pros
By Mia OsmonbekovOctober 18, 2026
Fuel prices dominate midterm election discussions, but spiking utility bills may be the difference maker
Energy
Fuel prices dominate midterm election discussions, but spiking utility bills may be the difference maker
By Jordan BlumOctober 18, 2026
Mark Carney makes closing argument to Alberta against path to independence from Canada: outsiders ‘are working to break us so they can own us. Never’
Politics
Mark Carney makes closing argument to Alberta against path to independence from Canada: outsiders ‘are working to break us so they can own us. Never’
By Rob Gillies and The Associated PressOctober 17, 2026
‘France, truly, is on the brink’ and just days away from a make-or-break moment in its debt crisis, analyst warns, as protests turn into riots
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‘France, truly, is on the brink’ and just days away from a make-or-break moment in its debt crisis, analyst warns, as protests turn into riots
By Jason MaOctober 17, 2026
‘I can do stuff that is unbelievable.’ Trump boasts about his self-proclaimed power and tells voters DOD will revive a Kentucky drug plant if GOP wins
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‘I can do stuff that is unbelievable.’ Trump boasts about his self-proclaimed power and tells voters DOD will revive a Kentucky drug plant if GOP wins
By Michelle S. Price, Jesse Bedayn and The Associated PressOctober 17, 2026
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