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Senate is still a toss-up, but Democrats now have slight edge, prediction market traders think

Traders on both Kalshi and Polymarket see Democrats with one of their best chances to flip the U.S. Senate since the contracts on the election opened.

Google says some Pixel phone owners were hacked in zero-day attacks

The Pixel phone maker said there are indications that a bug in the phone's modem "may be under limited, targeted exploitation."

Comfort Systems USA (FIX) Positioned to Benefit from Accelerated AI Investment

Daily Memo: Saudi Oil Supplies to Europe Disrupted

Dwindling alternatives. Saudi Arabia cut oil supplies to Europe after drone attacks – which Riyadh blamed on Iraqi armed groups – damaged the East-West

Amazon gives its workers a raise of $1 per hour

Amazon's investment in these raises comes out to over $1.5 billion, or about 0.06% of its $2.68 trillion market cap.

A neuroscientist and psychiatrist shares 4 simple habits to protect brain aging

Dr. Gary Small said walking every day, cutting back on ultraprocessed foods, and prioritizing sleep all help reduce Alzheimer's risk.

The 25 highest-grossing book adaptations at the box office

Harry Potter and the Lord of The Rings movies are among the most successful book-to-film franchises at the box office.

Threads’ new features let podcasters promote shows and reach listeners

Threads is rolling out new tools for podcasters, including profile cards, episode links, transcripts, guest tags, posting reminders, and audience insights, as Meta looks to make the X rival a bigger hub for podcast promo...

I've visited all 50 states solo, but there's one region I keep coming back to in the fall

From beautiful foliage and outdoor activities to opportunities for scenic drives, I think the Midwest is the best part of the US to visit in the fall.

Review: A Vision of a Future Where Machines Fight Wars | naked capitalism

Former Defense official Frank Kendall envisions wars where vehicles and weapons operate largely on their own.

I grew up in New England. Fall is the best time to visit — but first-time tourists often make 4 avoidable mistakes.

As someone who grew up in New Hampshire, I see first-time tourists make the same mistakes every time they visit New England in the fall months.

Live Q&A: Apple Store pioneer Ron Johnson talks retail strategy, careers, and lessons from Steve Jobs

Business Insider's Ana Altchek asks retail veteran Ron Johnson about his winning Apple strategy, and gets his take on what's working in retail today.