FAFSA Is Live: What You Need to Know Before Filing for Aid

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA, is now open for the 2027–28 academic year, giving students and families an early opportunity to begin the financial-aid process. The U.S. Department of Education opened the application on September 23, making this the earliest FAFSA launch in the program’s history, according to … Read more

Bitcoin ETF Flows Swing Back Into Positive Territory

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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds are seeing a renewed wave of investor demand, reversing a period of weak flows as the cryptocurrency market stages a broader recovery. U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have returned to the spotlight as investors pour fresh capital into the products, coinciding with Bitcoin’s sharp rebound toward the $87,000 area. The renewed … Read more

Muse Meta’s AI Agent Took the Wheel, and I Didn’t Expect This

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Muse Meta’s new AI agent, Muse, is moving beyond the traditional chatbot experience by taking action on behalf of users. From handling emails and online purchases to booking travel and interacting with websites, the technology offers an early glimpse of what an always-on personal AI assistant could look like. Artificial intelligence is increasingly moving from … Read more

Meta Rally Continues as Investors Bet on AI Growth

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Meta Stock Platforms shares continued their recent advance on Tuesday as investors responded positively to growing signs that the company’s artificial intelligence strategy could create new opportunities for growth and monetization. Shares of Meta rose about 0.4% in early trading Tuesday, extending a powerful move from the previous session. The stock had jumped 11.3% on … Read more

World Model AI Startups Keep Their Work Behind Closed Doors

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World model AI startups are attracting growing attention from investors and technology companies while keeping much of their work private. These companies are developing AI systems designed to understand and simulate the physical world. However, many are revealing very little about their technology, products or development plans. What Are World Models? World models are designed … Read more

IHG Retires Newly Bought-Back Shares in Ongoing Program

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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has continued its share buyback program by repurchasing 60,000 ordinary shares on September 16, 2026. The company said the newly bought-back shares will be canceled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue as part of its ongoing capital return program. IHG Repurchases 60,000 Shares The latest transaction was carried out … Read more

NASA Detects a Fresh Crater in a Rare Lunar Event

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Asteroid impact: NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has helped scientists identify a newly formed crater on the Moon, created by a powerful impact estimated to occur only about once a century. A routine review of lunar images has led to the discovery of a remarkably fresh crater on the Moon, giving scientists an unusual opportunity to … Read more

Airlines Reshape Flight Schedules as Fuel Costs Climb

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Fuel: Airlines are adjusting their flight schedules as sharply higher jet fuel costs put additional pressure on the aviation industry, creating potential challenges for travelers heading into the busy fall travel period. ABC News reported on September 18, 2026, that airlines are cutting some flights as jet fuel prices rise. The report also featured travel … Read more

No Break for U.S. Drivers as Gas and Diesel Costs Continue to Rise

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Gas: American drivers are facing another round of higher fuel costs as gasoline and diesel prices continue to climb amid growing pressure on global oil markets. The increase is adding to expenses for commuters, truck drivers, businesses and households at a time when energy prices remain closely tied to geopolitical developments overseas. According to data … Read more

Senate Democrat Blocks Data Center Energy Bill, Pushes Alternative Plan

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A Senate effort to advance legislation aimed at protecting American electricity customers from costs associated with expanding data centers was blocked Thursday after Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico objected to a Republican-backed bill. The development followed the House’s overwhelming passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which received a bipartisan 417-3 vote on September … Read more