Economists say risk of recession rises if oil cost hits a key benchmark as Iran war continues

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Crude oil prices would need to jump to roughly $138 a barrel amid the war on Iran and stay there for at least a few weeks to put the US at a serious risk of a recession, according to a new survey of economists released Thursday. Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital […]


Anthropic’s Claude hits No. 1 on Apple’s top free apps list

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In this illustration, the Claude AI app is seen in the app store on a phone on February 16, 2026 in New York City. According to reports from the Wall Street Journal, the Defense Department used Anthropic’s Claude Ai, via its Palantir contract, to help with the attack on Venezuela and capture former President Nicolás […]


Goldman’s Panic Index hits ‘max fear’ as traders warn Wall Street to ‘buckle up’

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A fresh selloff could hit Wall Street as soon as this week, with Goldman Sachs’ Panic Index signaling markets are near “max fear” despite Friday’s rally. Analysts at Goldman’s trading desk estimate that as much as $33 billion of selling could hit US equities this week, telling investors that they need to “buckle up,” according […]


Elon Musk hits staggering $648 billion, making him more than twice as wealthy as runner-up

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Elon Musk’s net worth has hit a staggering $648 billion – making the world’s richest person more than twice as wealthy as the runner-up and worth more than some of the most valuable US companies. Musk saw his wealth jump by $178 billion in just two days, putting his year-to-date gain at a record-breaking $216 […]


Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ hits $1 billion global box office

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In Disney’s “Zootopia 2,” detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down. Disney The Walt Disney Co. tallied its second billion-dollar film of 2025 with the help of a determined bunny and mischievous fox. “Zootopia 2” is set […]


Diners flocking to happy hour, ordering appetizers and skimping on entrees as affordability hits US restaurants nationwide

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Wallet-conscious diners are heading to happy hour for dinner and ordering appetizers instead of entrees as increasing anxiety about affordability slams restaurants nationwide, The Post has learned. Last month, Ryan Gerding, a marketing executive in Kansas City, Missouri, showed up early for dinner with his wife at Martin City Brewery, a local watering hole. They […]


Skims hits $5 billion valuation after funding round led by Goldman

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Skims underwear is displayed on a shelf at a Nordstrom store on March 25, 2025 in Corte Madera, California.  Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Kim Kardashian’s Skims brand has raised $225 million in new funding led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, valuing the shapewear and apparel company at $5 billion — up from roughly $4 billion […]


Defense startup taking on Palantir hits $100 million in ARR

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Govini, a defense tech software startup taking on the likes of Palantir, has blown past $100 million in annual recurring revenue, the company announced Friday. “We’re growing faster than 100% in a three-year CAGR, and I expect that next year we’ll continue to do the same,” CEO Tara Murphy Dougherty told CNBC’s Morgan Brennan in […]


Bitcoin hits all-time high above $125,000

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Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value, hit a record high on Sunday and was up nearly 2.7% at $125,245.57 at 5:12 GMT. Bitcoin’s previous record was $124,480 in mid-August, buoyed by friendlier regulations from US President Donald Trump’s administration and strong demand from institutional investors. REUTERS The cryptocurrency had risen on Friday for an eighth straight […]


Pennsylvania hits casino with $30,000 fine after letting teenager gamble

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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has issued a press release detailing the banning of patrons and fines against establishments for infractions of gambling laws. It comes as part of the results of the PGCB’s monthly meetings, with the next one scheduled for 10 AM, October 23, 2025. The operator of Forge Casino Resort in […]