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IRS tax debt agreements have plummeted: 'I've never seen a number that low,' taxpayer advocate says
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Flight chaos caused by software defect, says air traffic control body
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Britons are increasingly worried about the climate emergency, and job security. New data from the Office for National Statistics shows: The proportion of adults reporting climate change and the environment as an important issue (62%) has increased since June 2026 (53%). This is currently the highest it has been since late 2024. The proportion of adults reporting employment as an important issue has been increasing over time. Between 5 to 30 August 2026, just over half (54%) of adults reported employment as an important issue. This was higher when compared with similar periods in 2025 and 2024. Continue reading...
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Anthropic and OpenAI need truly independent safety evaluators, experts say in public letter
A coalition of over 100 AI experts are urging independence and transparency from Anthropic, OpenAI and other foundation model labs to conduct evaluations.
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AI stock swings could affect your 401(k). Here’s what retirement savers need to know
Retirement savers may be affected by swings in the artificial intelligence trade. Here is how to assess the risk without making a rash move.
The Guardian3 outlets
Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high as central bankers fight inflation; retail sales rise in Great Britain – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Britons are increasingly worried about the climate emergency, and job security. New data from the Office for National Statistics shows: The proportion of adults reporting climate change and the environment as an important issue (62%) has increased since June 2026 (53%). This is currently the highest it has been since late 2024. The proportion of adults reporting employment as an important issue has been increasing over time. Between 5 to 30 August 2026, just over half (54%) of adults reported employment as an important issue. This was higher when compared with similar periods in 2025 and 2024. Continue reading...
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Warren Buffett steps down as chair of Berkshire Hathaway after over 50 years
Buffett, 96, will become chair emeritus and remain director as his son, Howard, will step in as company’s new chair Warren Buffett is stepping down as chair of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role at the conglomerate for more than 50 years. The 96-year-old will become chair emeritus and will take on his new role immediately, the company said Friday. Buffett’s son, Howard, will become Berkshire Hathaway’s new chair, part of a long-planned succession. Howard Buffett has been on the Berkshire Hathaway board since 1993. Continue reading...
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Oil prices fall for third day on Saudi Arabia supply hopes; U.S. crude briefly dips below $100
Oil prices fell on Friday as additional Saudi crude supplies help ease disruption fears.