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Senate fails to advance sweeping cryptocurrency bill in blow for industry
The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to put the Clarity Act on hold, failing to reach the 60-vote threshold and leaving the crypto sector without clear regulation.
iAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Fall Investment Conference Begins Today
The iAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Fall Investment Conference has commenced, bringing small and microcap firms together as global markets navigate energy shocks and central bank decisions.
US Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Year Highs: ETFs to Gain
U.S. Treasury yields have surged to their highest levels in nearly two decades, driven by escalating energy prices and monetary policy expectations.
AI leaders clash over safety regulations at Dreamforce panel
Artificial intelligence leaders clashed over government oversight and development pacing during a high-profile panel discussion.
CUPE health-care workers vote 99 percent for strike in Saskatchewan
Over 13,000 CUPE health-care workers in Saskatchewan have voted 99 per cent in favor of a strike, setting the stage for potential medical facility disruptions.
Ottawa fast-tracks CRA tax rulings for billion-dollar investments
The federal government is prioritizing Canada Revenue Agency tax rulings for major investments of $1 billion or more to eliminate regulatory friction and attract foreign capital.
Apple Defends iPhone Repair Terms in India Amid iOS 18 Complaints
India's consumer protection regulator is investigating Apple over software warranty practices after iOS 18 updates allegedly caused hardware damage and steep repair bills.
Gold Falls Below $4,300 as Dollar and Treasury Yields Rise
Precious metals faced downward pressure as spot bullion slipped beneath $4,300 amid a strengthening US dollar and rising Treasury yields.
UK bond yields hit 2007 high as Middle East conflict drives oil above $107
UK borrowing costs have climbed to their highest level in nearly two decades as escalating Middle East tensions drive up Brent crude prices and spark a global sovereign debt sell-off.
Ex-Google DeepMind researcher adds to warnings that AI could 'kill all humans
Former Google DeepMind researcher Bilal Chughtai has stepped down to warn that rapid capability gains in artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction.
DWP confirms when claimant bank accounts will be checked in fraud crackdown
The DWP has confirmed a sweeping welfare fraud overhaul that will see banks examine millions of accounts starting in April 2026.
US Stock Futures Fall Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate Decision
US stock futures declined sharply as markets contended with soaring Treasury yields, surging oil prices, and mounting tech sector headwinds ahead of a Federal Reserve rate decision.
McDonald's raises McSmart Meal price to $7.95 amid inflation
McDonald's has lifted the price of its McSmart Meal to $7.95 following a year-long price freeze, reflecting broader inflationary pressures across Australia's retail and hospitality sectors.
Jack Clark calls for mandatory AI kill switches
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark has called for laws requiring third-party-verifiable AI kill switches amid growing debates over safety risks.
US Senate Republicans release revised Clarity Act ahead of crucial crypto vote
Senate Republicans have unveiled a heavily revised draft of the Clarity Act, featuring stricter ethics rules and Trump's backing ahead of a high-stakes cloture vote.
US stocks dip as Anthropic AI slowdown warning spooks traders
US equity markets opened lower as tech stocks retreated following a warning from Anthropic's CEO over AI development pace, alongside surging oil prices and rising Treasury yields.
Oil prices soar over 4% to 16-week high after Saudi strikes
Crude oil prices surged over 4% to reach a 16-week high following military strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and escalating vessel attacks in the Middle East.
Global tech stocks fall after AI industry leaders call for development slowdown
Global tech stocks experienced a sharp downturn on Monday after leading figures in the artificial intelligence sector urged the industry to decelerate development.
Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator
President Donald Trump's demand to bar Bombardier aircraft sales in the U.S. has triggered an immediate backlash from Republican lawmakers and warnings of severe supply chain disruption.
Amazon suspends cargo carrier 21 Air following fatal Miami runway crash
Amazon has paused operations with cargo carrier 21 Air following a fatal runway overshoot that killed five people in a cleaning van.