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ASX 200 Edges Higher After 11-Week Low As Markets Await Crucial Wednesday US Fed Interest Rate Decision

Australia's ASX 200 recovered modestly after reaching an 11-week low, but remains under pressure from rising global bond yields, expected rate increases, AI concerns and broader market weakness.

ASX 200 Falls To Fresh Six-Week Low As Iran Tensions Push Oil Toward $100 A Barrel This Wednesday Morning

MediaTek Beats Qualcomm To TSMC's 2nm Chip Race With Its New Dimensity 9600 Pro Smartphone Processor
MediaTek has unveiled the Dimensity 9600 Pro, a flagship smartphone processor built on TSMC's enhanced 2nm process, with major performance, efficiency, graphics and on-device AI upgrades.
Cops Searched Flock's 19,000-Camera Surveillance Network For Reasons Like 'LMAO' And 'IDK,' EFF Finds
An Electronic Frontier Foundation analysis found US police officers entered jokes, profanity and gibberish into Flock Safety search records, renewing concerns about oversight of its nationwide surveillance network.
Manchester United Stunned As 'Kid Messi' JJ Gabriel, 15, Requests His Academy Contract Be Officially Cancelled
Manchester United's 15-year-old academy forward JJ Gabriel has asked to cancel his contract after a reported breakdown with the club, leaving his immediate future unresolved.
LeBron James Invests In Mike's Red Tacos As Birria Brand Opens First New LA-Area Spot In Pasadena This Fall
LeBron James has invested in Southern California birria brand Mike's Red Tacos, which is preparing to open its first Pasadena restaurant and expand through hundreds of franchise locations.

Elon Musk Says Optimus Robots Will Ship To Customers In 2027 — Here's What That Could Mean For Tesla

Tesla plans to begin shipping Optimus humanoid robots to commercial customers in 2027, but limited production, shifting forecasts and manufacturing challenges cast doubt on the schedule.

Uber CEO Says 3,300 Layoffs Will Fund Cheaper Rides, But Similar Past Corporate Promises Have Fallen Flat

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says savings from 3,300 corporate layoffs will help reduce fares, but the company has provided no targets or timeline for lower prices.

Economy in Focus

Amazon Shares Slip Toward $252 As Sterling Bonds And Heavy AI Capex Test Investor Patience
Amazon's stock dips as it navigates a sterling bond sale, legal challenges, and increased capital spending driven by AI and AWS expansion, raising questions about future financial returns.
(VIDEO) 5 Things To Watch For As New CEO John Ternus Unveils Apple's Foldable IPhone Today In Cupertino Live
Nasdaq Slips As Oil Hits $100 On Iran Strikes, Apple's Ternus-Led Event Looms Wednesday In New York Trading

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Fewer Students Back Campus Violence After Kirk Killing, But Nearly One In Three Still Say It's OK
A recent survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression reveals a decline in student support for using violence to stop campus speech, though challenges in free expression persist.
Study Ties Weight Regain After Diet Pills To Higher Suicide-Thought Odds; Experts Caution On Cause
A South Korean study suggests a link between prescription weight-loss drugs and increased suicidal thoughts, especially in those who regain weight, highlighting the complex psychological effects of weight management.

Global Tech Stocks Tumble As AI Leaders' Slowdown Warnings Spook Investors From Tokyo To Wall Street

Technology stocks fell across global markets after leading AI executives backed a slower development pace, raising safety concerns and prompting investors to reassess lofty valuations.

World

Florida Woman Jailed After Allegedly Throwing Bucket of Feces on Neighbor Over Suspected Affair With Husband

Yirsi Esperanza Machado Rivera is accused of entering her neighbour's home, shoving her and throwing a bucket of human waste after alleging an affair with her husband.