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OpenAI Agents Tried to Hack Four More Websites While Seeking Data

AI agents sent to gather basic online data tried to hack into government and university sites when they hit roadblocks, joining a growing list of rogue incidents.

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Amazon to Expand Robot-Making Capacity With New, $100-Million Indiana Hub

The company, which uses the machines for sorting and moving packages inside warehouses, is already one of the world's top robot makers.

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Starbucks to Close 250 Underperforming Stores

The second round of closures in a year is part of the coffee chain's broader campaign to boost operations.

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New York State Sues Polymarket in Escalating Crackdown on Prediction Markets

The company and rival Kalshi are facing legal challenges from states around the country.

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Darden Restaurants' Earnings Hit by Higher Food and Labor Costs

The parent of Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse said fiscal first-quarter earnings fell to $233.4 million, or $2.04 a share, from $257.8 million, or $2.19 a share, a year earlier.

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BlackRock Investment Portfolios Debut on the Blockchain as Digital Tokens

Three model portfolios developed by the money manager will hold baskets of ETFs and be tokenized by Ondo Finance.

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LVMH's Arnault Family Moves to Cement Control With Ownership Overhaul

The creation of the new controlling entity comprises a public tender offer for the shares of Christian Dior the Arnault family doesn't own, valued at around $1.84 billion based on Thursday's prices.

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White House Restores Access to Three Outlets Trump Banned

A federal judge lifted the ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico that the president had imposed.

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BlackBerry Posts Strong Earnings, Driven by Car Software. The Stock Pops, Then Drops.

BlackBerry reports fiscal second-quarter earnings per share of 7 cents from sales of $163.3 million. Wall Street was looking for 4 cents and $142.5 million, respectively.

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Tech Industry Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw New H-1B Visa Fee

The clash over a proposed DHS rule to charge a $103,265 fee is reigniting a spat over highly skilled immigration.

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National Stock Exchange of India Rises in Trading Debut

Shares of NSE rose as much as 5.2% from the IPO price, after the exchange operator raised $2.36 billion in India's second-largest initial public offering.

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Schneider Electric to Bid for Shelly Group in $1.4 Billion Deal

The acquisition of the smart-device maker would combine Schneider's technology offer across residential, retrofit and small commercial buildings with Shelly's software-led home energy platform.

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Delivery Hero Cancels CEO Exit Plans Due to Uber's $14.8 Billion Takeover Bid

The company said Niklas Östberg would continue in his role due to the change in its situation.

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H&M Earnings Rise as Cost-Saving Push Pays Off

The company is cutting its reliance on Asian supply chains to speed up delivery of new collections, limiting overstocking and reducing discounting.

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Citi Is Rolling Out Higher Rates in New Push for Clients' Assets

Citigroup wants clients to park more of their cash and investments with the bank. It's offering incentives to make it happen.

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September 24, 2026 13:00 ET (17:00 GMT)