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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.

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
Tesla, the car company run by Elon Musk, reported Wednesday that it sold more vehicles in the past three months after boycotts hit hard earlier this year, but profits still fell sharply. Third-quarter earnings fell to $1.4 billion, from $2.2 billion a year earlier. Excluding charges, per share profit of 50 cents came in below analysts' estimate. Tesla shares fell 3.5% in after-hours trading. Musk said the company's robotaxi service, which is available in Austin, Texas, and San Francisco, will roll out to as many as 10 other metro areas by the end of the year.

Are theme parks determining Disney and Universal’s film slates?
Why would you make a third “Tron” movie? Unless of course you'd spent billions of dollars on a theme park ride and needed to promote it?

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.

HBO Max Raises Prices Across All Plans
HBO Max, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, announced a price hike across all subscription tiers, with rates rising by up to $2 per month.

Over 800 Public Figures Urge Ban on AI “Superintelligence” Development
More than 800 prominent figures like Steve Wozniak have joined a public petition calling for a prohibition on the development of AI “superintelligence.”

Warner Bros. Discovery Weighs Sale Amid Increased Interest
Warner Bros. Discovery announced it is expanding its strategic review and is now open to a sale after receiving unsolicited interest from multiple parties.

OpenAI Working with Bryan Cranston and SAG-AFTRA to Combat Deepfakes
OpenAI announced it is working with actor Bryan Cranston, SAG-AFTRA, and major talent agencies to strengthen protections against deepfakes on its AI tool Sora.

OpenAI Launches AI-powered Browser, ChatGPT Atlas
OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-driven web browser available globally on macOS, with other platforms coming soon.

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.

Trading Cards Make a Comeback as Sales Surge Across Generations
Trading cards have become one of the hottest toy categories of the year, with retailers like Target and Walmart ramping up inventory ahead of the holidays.

Trump Considers Argentinian Beef Imports to Fight Rising U.S. Prices
President Trump said the U.S. may begin importing beef from Argentina to help lower domestic prices, which have remained high.
