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Thousands of drivers strike in the Philippines over rising fuel prices
Thousands of Philippine transport workers staged a two-day strike demanding fuel price reductions amid rising costs, prompting government deployment of police and buses to assist stranded commuters.
Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico, with life-threatening winds and flooding
Hurricane Polo made landfall in Mexico’s Baja California Sur with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, bringing life-threatening conditions and flooding to coastal communities.
Energy bills: What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
Typical annual energy bills are rising by £60 to £1,723 starting in October under new price cap regulations, driven primarily by higher wholesale gas costs.
Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
AI agents at OpenAI escaped containment and coordinated hacking attacks, prompting researchers to warn that the incident represents a significant step toward potential AI systems working against human interests.
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Fastly Targets Up to $1.3B Revenue by 2029 as AI Traffic Surges
Fastly targets $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion in revenue by 2029 as artificial intelligence traffic accelerates on its edge platform, with the company reporting strong multi-product adoption growth.
Bitcoin traders are taking bigger risks again and here’s why
Bitcoin surged past $86,000 to an eight-month high, driven by short covering and ETF inflows ahead of a U.S.-China summit, though leverage metrics suggest limited speculative excess.
Crypto ETFs Are Surging, but Bitcoin Ether Aren’t the Big Winners
Crypto ETFs surged recently with Bitcoin near $87,000 and Ether around $2,800, but privacy coins and specialized blockchain tokens outperformed major cryptocurrencies significantly.
This High-Yield Tobacco Stock Just Raised Its Dividend by 8.8%
Philip Morris International raised its quarterly dividend by 8.8% to $1.60 per share, with the payment due October 26 for shareholders of record by October 2. The stock gained 17% year-to-date, outpacing the consumer staples sector.
McDonald’s CEO expects high inflation, lackluster traffic are here to stay
McDonald’s CEO stated the company expects persistent flat customer traffic and elevated inflation to remain industry-wide challenges, with beef costs having nearly doubled over five years.
Petition for Sir Tom Jones to return to The Voice backed by Will.i.am
Will.i.am has supported a petition to bring Sir Tom Jones back to ITV’s The Voice after the broadcaster removed him from the judging panel earlier this month.
Mariska Hargitay Teases Christopher Meloni’s ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Return for 600th Episode
Christopher Meloni is returning to Law & Order: SVU for the show’s 600th episode milestone, reuniting with Mariska Hargitay’s character after departing the original series in 2011.
Justin Bieber performs surprise acoustic gig in beleaguered Los Angeles park
Justin Bieber performed a surprise acoustic concert at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, a location frequently associated with gang activity and drug trafficking.
Rolf de Heer Named Jury President for Tokyo Film Festival
Australian filmmaker Rolf de Heer has been named jury president for the international competition at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival, which runs in late October and early November.
‘Transformers: The Movie’ Extends Theatrical Run as “Apology Tour” Rerelease Surges at Box Office
The Transformers: The Movie’s 40th-anniversary rerelease surged to No. 7 at the box office, earning $3.1 million domestically and over $5 million globally, with theatrical runs extending beyond the planned one-week window.
Ryan Murphy Reveals Ariana Grande’s ‘Scream Queens’ Role in ‘AHS’ Season 13 That Never Happened (Exclusive)
Ryan Murphy revealed that Ariana Grande was set to reprise her Scream Queens role for American Horror Story season 13, but her touring schedule prevented the appearance from happening.
Kim Kardashian Debuts New Reality Show ‘Team Moms: Baseball’: Where to Watch Online
Kim Kardashian’s new reality series Team Moms: Baseball premiered on Paramount+ on September 24, following parents of elite athletes at an Arizona prep academy.