Several sources, including store owners, recently explained to Reuters how McDonald's encourages and sometimes pressures restaurants to set prices according to an AI algorithm. The outlet also viewed screenshots of an AI pricing tool taken in August.Read Entire Article
McDonald's has been using AI to decide how much you should pay for a Big Mac
Mortgage rates surged to roughly a three-year high, a fresh setback for an already depressed housing market.
30-year mortgage rate posts biggest jump in four years
Bitcoin has surrendered a post-inflation rally above $85,500 to trade around $83,500, according to ViaBTC’s Jeff Ko, as analysts have identified $82,000 as the key support level entering October. Jeff Ko, chief analyst at ViaBTC, and Lacie Zhang, research lead…
Bitcoin’s October outlook hinges on $82K support, analysts say
New releases from Cassandra Khaw, Annalee Newitz, Stephen King, Stephen Graham Jones, Sarah J. Maas, Jane Schoenbrun, and more.
125 New Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy Books Releasing in October
Five years after the comedian went viral with a 12-hour blabberthon mocking the king of bro podcasting, he’s back in character to shill a supplement called “Crab Salts.”
Tim Heidecker Is Bringing His Joe Rogan Parody Show to The Onion
US bond yields fell sharply around Thursday’s Wall Street open as Bitcoin price action sought to preserve a local trend of higher lows.
Bitcoin fights for local uptrend as US bond yields drop from new 24-year highs
The governor signed laws relating to AI-driven layoffs, workplace surveillance, deepfakes, medical AI, and more, on Wednesday.
Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Banning ‘Robo Bosses’ as Part of California Crackdown on AI
Key Takeaways Armada shareholders approved the proposed Evernorth business combination. Combined-company trading is expected to begin October 8. Evernorth expects roughly 473 million XRP at closing. XRP per share will help assess treasury growth. The vote brings Evernorth closer to public markets Armada Acquisition Corp. II shareholders approved the business combination on Sept
XRP Treasury Evernorth Clears Vote for Nasdaq Listing
Illinois has agreed to seek a six-month delay to its 0.2% crypto transaction tax, moving the proposed enforcement date from Jan. 1 to July 1, 2027, according to an agreed court motion. The joint court motion asks for a preliminary…
Illinois agrees to delay 0.2% crypto tax until July 2027
The platform said it will compensate users affected by the hack, which stemmed from a bug that affected deposits and withdrawals.
NEAR Intents suffers $3.8M exploit after assistance with Bitget breach
Investors have become less interested in Tesla’s EV business lately, but Friday’s report still has the potential to be market-moving.
Tesla’s delivery report is just around the corner. Expect a sales drop.
Lloyds Banking Group used USDC to settle $750,000 in live payment obligations with Visa during a seven-day trial, with funds reaching Visa in under an hour, even over the weekend. The test was the first stablecoin settlement trial between Visa and a major U.K. banking group and crossed both private and public blockchain environments. Lloyds […]
Lloyds Sends Visa $750K in USDC While Banks Are Closed
The agency said adequate reforms are in place after a 2024 investigation found pervasive sexual harassment, discrimination and misconduct at the regulatory agency.
FDIC ends independent monitorship of workplace culture
Hyperliquid’s HYPE traded near $88.45 on Oct. 1, down 2.74% on the daily chart, as Hyperliquid Policy Center pressed European regulators to classify perpetual futures under existing derivatives rules. The token remained below its recent $97.88 peak, with the 4-hour…