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FBI’s NBA probe puts sports betting businesses in the spotlight

The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people — including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures — has drawn new scrutiny of the booming business of sports betting in the U.S. The multibillion-dollar industry has made it easy for sports fans — and even some players — to wager on everything from the outcome of games to that of a single play with just a few taps of a cellphone. But regulating the rapidly-growing industry has proven to be a challenge. Professional sports leagues’ own role in promoting gambling has also raised eyebrows.

By Wyatte Grantham-philips

Microsoft Launches Copilot Mode in Edge, Pushing A.I. Browsing into the Mainstream

Microsoft unveiled a new AI-powered Copilot Mode for its Edge browser, creating an intelligent assistant that helps users browse, and summarize tabs.

Meta to Lay Off 600 A.I. Workers as it Restructures Operations

Meta is cutting about 600 employees within its AI unit to streamline operations and reduce overlap.

Big Business This Week: Will more health insurance costs hit business?

At the core of the ongoing government shutdown is a fight over the decision to end subsidies that let some 12 million Americans get health coverage.

By Peter S. Green

Car Loan Delinquencies Surge to Highest Levels in Decades

A growing number of Americans with low credit scores are falling behind on their car payments, underscoring rising financial stress across the U.S. economy.

Tesla’s profit fell in third quarter even as sales rose

By Bernard Condon

Are theme parks determining Disney and Universal’s film slates?

By Grant Keller

Go Fund Yourself: Travel Meets Spatial Computing

Ecuatoriana, a flagship airline carrier for all of Ecuador & beyond. Plus, Tropos, an AR SDK licensing platform used by museums, cities, and enterprise clients.

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Starbucks Introduces AI Barista: A Glimpse Into the Future of Coffee Service

Tesla & Big Tech’s Earnings Test: Can Massive AI Bets Finally Deliver Revenue Growth?

How Brain.fm Is Using Sound Science to Rewire Your Mind for Focus and Flow

This Mexican-American Cocktail Bar Has Just Been Named The Best Bar In The USA

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What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI

How Brain.fm Is Using Sound Science to Rewire Your Mind for Focus and Flow

What to know about the Amazon cloud outage

Business

Starbucks Introduces AI Barista: A Glimpse Into the Future of Coffee Service

Tesla & Big Tech’s Earnings Test: Can Massive AI Bets Finally Deliver Revenue Growth?

Eric Trump on Bitcoin's Future: Inside American Bitcoin’s Strategy for Digital Dominance

What Americans think about rising health care costs

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What Americans think about rising health care costs

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

Trump suggests canceling Xi meeting and threatens more tariffs after China restricts key exports

Fed minutes: Most officials supported further rate cuts as worries about jobs rose

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Starbucks Introduces AI Barista: A Glimpse Into the Future of Coffee Service

Starbucks’ AI barista aims to speed service and improve experience. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune Business Editor, explains its impact on workers and customers.

Tesla & Big Tech’s Earnings Test: Can Massive AI Bets Finally Deliver Revenue Growth?

As Big Tech reports Q3 earnings, investors await proof that massive AI and cloud investments from Meta, Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet are driving real growth.

How Brain.fm Is Using Sound Science to Rewire Your Mind for Focus and Flow

Brain.fm merges music and neuroscience to enhance focus, creativity, and mental health—Dr. Kevin Woods reveals how sound is transforming cognitive performance.

This Mexican-American Cocktail Bar Has Just Been Named The Best Bar In The USA

An exclusive look inside New York City's Superbueno with founder "Nacho" Jimenez, who's Mexican-American concept has just been named the best bar in the country

Eric Trump on Bitcoin's Future: Inside American Bitcoin’s Strategy for Digital Dominance

Eric Trump joins us to discuss American Bitcoin’s mission, market strategy, and why he believes the U.S. must lead the next era of digital currency innovation.

What Americans think about rising health care costs

A new poll finds most U.S. adults are worried about health care becoming more expensive.

What to know about the Amazon cloud outage

An internet outage on Monday morning highlights the reliance on Amazon's cloud services. This incident reveals vulnerabilities in the concentrated system. Cloud computing allows companies to rent Amazon's infrastructure instead of building their own. Amazon leads the market, followed by Google and Microsoft. The outage originated in Northern Virginia, the biggest and oldest cloud hub in the U.S. This region handles significantly more data than other hubs. Despite the idea of spreading workloads, many rely on this single hub. The demand for computing power, especially for AI, is driving a construction boom for data centers.

From Trick to Trend: Unreal Snacks CEO on Why Dye-Free Candy Is Taking Over

Unreal Snacks CEO Kevin McCarthy shares how dye-free candy is leading the sweets revolution—just in time for what could be a record-breaking Halloween 2025.

Poll Shows Growing Economic Anxiety Under Trump

A new AP-NORC poll finds Americans are increasingly worried about their ability to find good jobs and keep up with rising costs under President Trump.

The Louvre Heist: Thieves Pull Off Four-minute Jewel Job

In a daring daylight robbery on Sunday, thieves used a basket lift to scale the Louvre’s facade, smash display cases, and steal eight priceless jewels.

Trump Admin Reverses Course On Student Loan Forgiveness

The Trump administration has agreed to resume processing student debt cancellations under two key income-driven repayment plans it had previously limited.

Trump Cuts Off Colombia: “No More Payments, No More Subsidies”

President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. will halt all payments and subsidies to Colombia.

Americans Rally Against Trump In ‘No Kings’ Protests

Millions of protesters flooded cities nationwide on Saturday for “No Kings” demonstrations denouncing what they call President Donald Trump’s authoritarian turn

Passports of Privilege: Inside the World of Citizenship by Investment

Chris Willis, Managing Partner at Latitude Group, on how high-net-worth families are unlocking global access through strategic citizenship planning.

Credit Scores Made Simple: Kikoff’s Cynthia Chen on a Smarter Path

Cynthia Chen, CEO of Kikoff, shares how their membership app helps users build credit with zero fees, no interest, and smart tools that make every point count.

Out of This World! Planet’s Big Owl Launch

Ashley Fieglein Johnson, CFO & President at Planet, joins us to share the story behind the Owl launch—and how strategy, tech, and vision are fueling liftoff.

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