Wall Street prepares for the “day after” of AI
State of play: Banks are facing unchecked AI agent activity, driven primarily by customers providing login credentials to agents, who in some cases appear to have taken action independently of user prompts, Axios reported Thursday. This activity is…
Some Medicare Advantage plans are closing. Here’s what you need to know: NPR
Medicare chief Dr. Mehmet Oz speaks at an event announcing the America.gov artificial intelligence website in Washington, DC, last month. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption I Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Many Medicare…
Is it safe to send checks by mail? Why it puts your bank account at risk
October 24, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET If you’re still sending paper checks in the mail, consumer advocates say, it’s time to stop. Fraud experts say every time you drop a check in the mailbox, you’re putting your bank account at risk. Check…
Washington’s Message to AI Leaders: Shut Up
State of play: Rather than leading the charge to persuade Americans of the benefits of AI and the potential for shared prosperity – essential elements of any winning political campaign – industry leaders are constantly warning of its existential dangers.…
Personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine reduces risk of cancer recurrence in late-stage trial
A new personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine is being hailed by some oncologists as a major breakthrough after reducing the risk of cancer recurrence and death by 42% compared to standard treatment in a late-stage clinical trial. Dr. Robert Vonderheide,…
Medicare Advantage Cuts Leave Millions Scrambling to Find Coverage
Geoff Bennett: Health care costs are rising, putting new strain on millions of Americans and raising questions about what coverage they can afford. According to KFF — a health policy research organization — premiums for employer-sponsored family health…
Airbnb hosts collapse after new rules mean they can’t force guests to clean everything for them
Sign up to see the future, today Unmissable innovations at the cutting edge of science and technology The reign of tyrannical Airbnb hosts is over. On Wednesday, Airbnb unveiled a new policy update that prevents hosts from requiring guests to do a…
Qatar’s deal to buy US natural gas shows how the Iran war reshaped the market
Before the Iran war, Qatar was one of the world’s largest exporters of natural gas. After just eight months, the Gulf state now sources its supplies from its main competitor, the United States. QatarEnergy reached an agreement on Thursday with a US…
What if Peter Rice didn’t change Netflix that much?
Matthew Belloni • October 23, 2026 The Mike and Pam era at Warner Bros. ends Mike de Luca and Pam Abdy led Warners’ film division with a big-swing mentality that brought artistic heights, a grueling 2026 and… Digger. With the 103-year-old…
Elon Musk says a SpaceX-Tesla merger is a ‘good idea’. Here’s what’s in the way.
It’s no secret that a merger between Space Exploration Technology Company (NASDAQ:SPCX) and Tesla could be in the works. Market prediction platform Kalshi estimates a 59% chance that such a merger will occur before next May. Did you miss Nvidia in…