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Google’s Gemini AI hacks 3 companies in security test, then stops - Al Jazeera

Google’s Gemini AI hacks 3 companies in security test, then stops - Al Jazeera

Google discloses first breakout by Gemini following similar incidents by Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI.

Citing Trump, GOP regulators reject gas plant for Amazon data center - Politico

Citing Trump, GOP regulators reject gas plant for Amazon data center - Politico

GOP officials in North Carolina said Duke Energy’s plans for powering the Amazon facility ran counter to the president’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge.

Stock Market Today: Dow Steady, Yields Edge Higher — Live Updates - WSJ

Stock Market Today: Dow Steady, Yields Edge Higher — Live Updates - WSJ

The 2-year Treasury yield moved to its highest level in two years in anticipation of more Fed rate hikes.

USPS made mail slower to cut costs. Midterm ballots will test the system. - Axios

USPS made mail slower to cut costs. Midterm ballots will test the system. - Axios

Rural communities are bearing more of the slowdown.

Nearly 5,000 Georgians to get relief under $694M auto finance settlement - WSB-TV

Nearly 5,000 Georgians to get relief under $694M auto finance settlement - WSB-TV

Credit Acceptance Corp agrees to a $694M settlement over predatory subprime auto loan allegations affecting thousands.

Trump’s Latest Trade Threat Would Throw America Into A Massive Recession - huffpost.com

Trump’s Latest Trade Threat Would Throw America Into A Massive Recession - huffpost.com

Cutting off countries that export more to us than they import would mean ending trade with 95 countries and territories: China, Taiwan, South Korea, Israel — even Burundi.

Anthropic selects Accenture as first embedded evaluator to help implement Amodei's slowdown proposal - CNBC

Anthropic selects Accenture as first embedded evaluator to help implement Amodei's slowdown proposal - CNBC

Anthropic and OpenAI have been under intense scrutiny after researchers warned about the potential for AI to cause catastrophic harm to humanity.

It’s almost impossible to sell a condo unit these days: ‘I feel trapped’ - MarketWatch

It’s almost impossible to sell a condo unit these days: ‘I feel trapped’ - MarketWatch

The condominium market is buckling, real-estate experts say

'Outrageous': Sanders Slams FCC for Approving Saudi and UAE Ownership of Paramount-Warner Bros. - Common Dreams

'Outrageous': Sanders Slams FCC for Approving Saudi and UAE Ownership of Paramount-Warner Bros. - Common Dreams

US Sen. Bernie Sanders criticizes Trump FCC approval of foreign investment in the pending Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.