The Latest Breaking News from United States

Strict liability is gaining traction as an idea for forcing AI companies to get serious about safety

Strict liability might not work, could curtail open source AI development, and might even push AI companies to move into their customers' turf.

Fortune · Oct 13

Rising Tariffs and a Declining U.S. Mean Canada Must Diversify Its Partnerships

Canada must reduce its dependence on the U.S. amid escalating trade tensions by diversifying global partnerships with India, China, Southeast Asia, Europe and emerging markets.

International Business Times · Oct 13

Trump Ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle Amid Allegations of Misconduct as She Insists Her Loyalty to Him 'Will Never End'

Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as US ambassador to Greece after the White House asks her to step down, amid allegations she denies.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Who Was Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem? Six Flags Goliath Victim Was Atlanta School Teacher as Nine Coasters Shut Down

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died in a Six Flags Over Georgia coaster incident. The school employee's death prompted nine additional ride closures in the US and Canada.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Middle East Supply Disruptions Support Crude Oil Prices

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed up +0.40 (+0.43%) on Tuesday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed down -0.416 (-1.26%). Crude oil prices recovered from early losses on Tuesday and settled higher on concerns about Middle East energy-supply disruptions. Saudi Arabia has seen an increase in attacks from...

Barchart · Oct 13

Ramped-Up US LNG Exports Lift Nat-Gas Prices

November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.116 (+3.66%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply higher on Tuesday as ramped-up US exports shrink domestic supplies. LNG net flows to US LNG export terminals on Tuesday rose to 19.966 bcf/day, the most in 5.5 months. Gas prices also found support...

Barchart · Oct 13

The best mattress toppers in the US, for every sleeper

A topper can make a good mattress great, or change the feel of a mattress to your comfort level. After many nights of testing, we’ve found the best of the best

The Guardian - US · Oct 13

The Chicks review – exquisite harmonies and hard-won vindication in anniversary show

Two decades after country music blacklisted the band for their Iraq war protest, the trio celebrate their unapologetic album Taking the Long Way

The Guardian - US · Oct 13

US existing home sales rise in September; higher mortgage rates dim outlook

Home sales rose 1.5% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.99 million units, the National Association of Realtors said on Tuesday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast home resales would decline to a rate of 3.95 million units.

The Economic Times · Oct 13

A Bigger Paycheque Should Mean More Savings: Goldman Sachs Reveals Why High-Income Earners Still Struggle

Goldman Sachs finds 36% of surveyed US workers earning over $300,000 live paycheque to paycheque, while 76% have delayed a major financial goal.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13