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Business news • May 23

I saw up close the dark reality of OpenAI’s race to create god

When Karen Hao was embedded with the secretive makers of ChatGPT, she discovered paranoia and religious fervour in their pursuit of superhuman power.

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Business news • May 23

Memorial Day traveler guide: The best and worst times to be on the road this weekend, and current gas prices at the pump

Despite soaring gas prices, more than 39 million people will hit the road this weekend, according to AAA.

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Business news • May 23

SpaceX’s Starship V3—still a work in progress—mostly successful on first flight

SpaceX has more to prove before flying Starship all the way to low-Earth orbit.

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Business news • May 23

Family demands answers after eldery woman dies following altercation at Tim Hortons

Tawnda Grayson accused Fort Wayne police of tampering with surveillance footage tied to her mother's death at a Tim Hortons restaurant.

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Business news • May 23

The Fed's worst inflation fears may be coming true as consumers lose faith in long-term prices

"Critically, consumers appear worried that inflation will increase and proliferate beyond fuel prices, even in the long run."

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Business news • May 23

Best Memorial Day Deals Under $50: Massive Discounts on Tech, Home Essentials and More

Our expert deal-hunting staff showcases the best price drops and discounts from reputable sellers daily. If you make a purchase using our links, CNET may...

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Business news • May 23

Packagist Supply Chain Attack Infects 8 Packages Using GitHub-Hosted Linux Malware

A new "coordinated" supply chain attack campaign has impacted eight packages on Packagist including malicious code designed to run a Linux binary retrieved...

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Business news • May 23

'We Have To Pay The Bills:' Ford Explains Why The Fiesta Had To Die In Europe

Ford is planning five new models for Europe between 2026 and 2029, marking a big refresh of its lineup. The new range is expected to include two small EVs,...

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Business news • May 23

Delivery Hero confirms takeover offer from Uber

German food delivery service Delivery Hero ​confirmed it had received a ‌takeover offer from rival Uber valuing the company at 33 euros ($38.29) per share,...

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Business news • May 23

Map Shows Best States To Retire Comfortably in US

A new analysis of retirement costs across the United States shows there are wide disparities in what it takes to live comfortably after leaving the...

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Business news • May 23

As Trump Plans Next Round in Iran War, Fresh Gas Price Shocks Rattle Consumers

Oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel amid escalating Iran military tensions, pushing the national average gasoline price to $4.53 a gallon heading...

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Business news • May 23

Warsh’s Fed ‘Regime Change’ May Require Patience, Consensus

Kevin Warsh has vowed to usher in “regime change” as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, but Fed watchers say there are limits to how much he can revamp...

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Business news • May 23

A Hot IPO Lifts Geothermal Power Companies

Overlooked technology gets a second life with high demand from tech sector.

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Business news • May 23

Trump’s 3,711 Trades Point to Multiple Stock-Market Strategies

Index-tracking and automated execution appear to be on show in transactions linked to the president.

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Business news • May 23

Elon Musk has given up on solar power (on Earth)

Has Elon Musk given up on Tesla's Master Plans, on the electrified economy, on solar power as we know it? From the SpaceX IPO filing released this week,...

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Business news • May 23

Stocks tend to sink during the summer before midterm elections. Will history repeat itself?

During midterm years, summer tends to coincide with a weak stock market.

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Business news • May 23

His Chatbot Nearly Ruined Him. To Recover, He Had to Destroy It.

Joe Alary's chatbot addiction nearly cost him his job, his savings and some of his long-term relationships. The 57-year-old is now rebuilding his life.

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Business news • May 23

Lingering mysteries from Berkshire's portfolio update

(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it...

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Business news • May 23

Canada is imposing a 15% tax on streaming services to support local content

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission recently introduced a significant update to the Online Streaming Act. The legislation,...

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Business news • May 23

Airline Travelers In Boston Will Get To Go Through Security 22 Miles From The Airport

Passengers headed to Boston Logan International Airport can go through their TSA check in Framingham, Massachusetts, from June 1 through August 30.

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