Voters split on whether to save Bay Area transit
Muni T line train with passengers on the platform at San Francisco station, January 29, 2026. Gado/Getty Images The Bay Area’s transit systems are at risk of being decimated as soon as next year, and voters are divided on whether to help save them…
Fed blames data center boom for price hike
The data center debate has reached the Federal Reserve. Minutes of the Fed’s September meeting released Wednesday indicate that officials now view the AI infrastructure boom, more than tariffs, as a key force in keeping goods prices high.…
FCC to vote on spectrum auction, move could benefit Amazon and SpaceX
A Starlink satellite is deployed from SpaceX Starship on September 28, 2026. Source: SpaceX The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it will vote on a proposal to auction 25 megahertz of “preferred spectrum” to support…
AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to $80 billion – BBC
AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to $80 billion BBC Samsung forecasts record $80 billion third-quarter profit as AI boom fuels chip demand CNBC Samsung Electronics Announces Profit Guidance for Third Quarter 2026 Samsung Global Newsroom Samsung hits…
Winter heating bills could drop for many Americans – while others pay more
Financial influencer Taylor Price joins “Varney & Co.” to explain how changing your mindset can help Americans grow their wealth and achieve the American dream. American households have faced higher energy prices this year, and as colder…
Constellation Brands stock rises as beer sales demand faces sustainability question
Constellation Brands (STZ) stock rose Wednesday after beer makers Corona and Modelo beat Wall Street’s profit expectations. Although sales rose during the quarter, investors questioned whether that strength reflected retailers’ inventory…
Evidence suggests GLP-1 may reduce drug and alcohol cravings
Geoff Bennett: Growing evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs not only help millions of Americans fight diabetes and lose weight, but they also prove effective in curbing some people’s desire for drugs and alcohol. William Brangham reports on…
CNBC Daily Open: Another Fed hike looms — but when?
The seal of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve on a podium before a news conference following a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in Washington, DC, U.S., Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hello,…
BMW’s iX4 SUV is a 428-mile defensive weapon against China’s EV takeover
While much of the automotive world remains stunned as China gobbles up all of its customers, BMW continues to roll out extremely well-designed and technologically advanced electric vehicles that impress with both their ride quality and their price. The…
What independence could mean for Alberta’s oil economy – BBC
What independence could mean for Alberta’s oil economy BBC Internal documents detail Ottawa’s economic concerns over Alberta referendum Radio-Canada What Calgary’s outlook means for tech leaders delivering AI Digital Journal…