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The Pentagon’s guidelines for “responsible AI” aren’t always followed, report shows
A congressional watchdog report found that Pentagon AI weapons projects don’t consistently follow the department’s own responsible AI guidelines, raising concerns about oversight and implementation.
Malawi opposition demands answers over President Peter Mutharika’s prolonged stay in South Africa
Malawi’s opposition demands clarity on President Peter Mutharika’s extended South Africa stay as the nation grapples with fuel shortages, power cuts, and economic hardship.
Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10%
The English government has outlined plans to increase organically farmed land from 3.4% to 10% by 2036, though funding mechanisms for the transition remain uncertain.
COP17: Tracking progress towards the UN’s 2030 nature targets
Countries are falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets agreed in 2022, with a UN report warning that action must accelerate rapidly to meet 2030 biodiversity goals.
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Grindr’s AI spend is paying off and its pricey new tier has had some surprises, CEO says
Grindr reported second-quarter revenue of $138 million, up 33% year-over-year, and raised its full-year guidance as its AI strategy begins yielding results across products and engineering operations.
Airbnb stock soars 9% on earnings and revenue beat, strong guidance for third quarter
Airbnb’s stock surged 9% after the company beat second-quarter earnings and revenue expectations while providing optimistic guidance for the upcoming period.
Hotel giant says ‘growing middle class’ boosted hotel demand despite Middle East hit
IHG reported operating profits grew 10% in the first half of the year to $665 million, with RevPAR up 4.1%, despite Middle East conflict impact on the region.
Lowe’s gives muted outlook as it sees ‘pressure’ in home improvement spending
Lowe’s reported mixed quarterly results and narrowed its full-year guidance, citing pressure in home improvement spending as consumers remain cautious about discretionary projects.
China robot maker Unitree’s post-listing slump sparks bubble fears
Unitree, China’s leading humanoid robot maker, experienced a 45% share decline following its Shanghai debut, raising concerns about market bubbles and the integrity of China’s IPO system.
Woodside Profit Jumps 27% as Higher Prices Offset Lower Production
Woodside Energy’s net profit surged 27% to $1.67 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by higher oil and LNG prices despite a 13% production decline.
United Airlines adds 2027 flights spanning Sardinia to Okinawa. Here’s what it says about travel today
United Airlines announced plans Tuesday to add numerous international destinations in 2027, ranging from Ljubljana, Slovenia to Okinawa, Japan, as the carrier continues expanding beyond traditional tourist hubs.
CID HoldCo shares soar as speculative momentum continues
CID HoldCo shares surged 39.6% in premarket trading, extending a rally that lifted the stock from below $0.50 to over $5, driven by speculative momentum rather than fundamental developments.
Morning Bid: Falling oil calms nervy markets
Oil prices fell for a third consecutive day to roughly $86 per barrel, providing relief to bond markets amid geopolitical tensions and bolstering Treasury auctions.
Prediction market traders all but rule out an Nvidia earnings miss
Prediction market traders assigned a 97% probability to Nvidia beating Wall Street’s earnings forecast, though the stock recently ended its longest losing streak since 2022.
Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I’m not sure anymore
Brandon Flowers released a country album titled Thrasher, reflecting on fame, family, and his rural Utah upbringing after 25 years as The Killers’ frontman.
‘Embryonic’: lost novel by French film-maker Éric Rohmer is republished
A previously obscure novel written by filmmaker Éric Rohmer in the 1940s under a pseudonym has been republished in English translation and hailed as a crucial precursor to his acclaimed films.