The Wall Street Journal

Exclusive | Amazon in Talks to Buy AI Startup Decart for Around $7 Billion - WSJ

Parents and caregivers are being urged to stop using a recalled lot of a baby product sold online after federal testing found undeclared alcohol.
Pacific Health Sciences is voluntarily recalling one… [+3053 chars]

The recalled baby gripe water was sold through online retailers and found to contain ethanol, methanol and isopropanol that were not disclosed on the product label.

Fox Business

Baby sleep product recalled after FDA finds 3 types of alcohol not listed on label - Fox Business

Bill Gates is sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence ... warning the technology is more dangerous than cars, planes and drugs ... and trusting the companies developing it to police themselves … [+1779 chars]

Bill Gates is sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence ... warning the technology is more dangerous than cars, planes and drugs ... and trusting the companies developing it to police themselves is a terrible idea.

Bill Gates Warns A.I. Is Most Dangerous Technology Ever, Wants Trump Meeting - TMZ

Diesel prices have come off their all-time highs in recent weeks, but the key industrial fuel has already moved the needle across the economy and financial markets, making affordability a more potent… [+4100 chars]

"Ultimately, diesel and gasoline drive inflation, not crude oil."

Fortune

Bond yields closely track diesel prices now, and Trump's deal with Putin may be too little too late - Fortune

Fiat set the template with the 500, and Renault followed with the latest Twingo. Now, Citroën wants in on the retro city-car revival with a modern take on one of Frances most recognizable cars: the 2… [+6355 chars]

The tiny electric city car blends classic 2CV design with modern tech, practical touches, and a potential €15,000 starting price.

Motor1 

The Citroën 2CV Is Back As An Ultra-Affordable City Car - Motor1.com

Alfa Romeo is ushering in its new eranot with another SUV, but with a gorgeous GT concept instead. The Italian automaker is unveiling its new performance car concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show with… [+4474 chars]

With a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 and an unmistakable new design, the Cuorerosso offers a glimpse at Alfa Romeo’s next chapter.

Alfa Romeo Previews Its Future With A Gorgeous Four-Door V6 Concept - Motor1.com

Mortgage rates are on a rough ride. In just over a month, they're up a full percentage point to around 7.5%, a three-year high. Buyers are pulling back in response, and September home sales look pois… [+6510 chars]

Strong economic growth, high oil prices, and a rush of AI spending mean mortgage rates may be stuck at high levels.

Yahoo Entertainment

Is 8% next? Why mortgage rates have surged, and may stay higher for longer - Yahoo Finance

A Canadian cybersecurity executive who specializes in negotiating with ransomware hackers has reportedly been arrested on federal charges in Pennsylvania.
Edward Dubrovsky, 54, was arrested Thursday… [+3021 chars]

A Canadian ransomware negotiator was arrested in Pennsylvania on federal extortion-related charges amid an FBI investigation into hacking group ShinyHunters

Canadian ransomware negotiator arrested on federal charges amid FBI hacking probe - Fox Business

Honda added a hybrid powertrain to its popular compact SUV back in 2020. Hybrid powertrains are great for fuel efficiency, and the company is promising EPA estimates of up to 43 mpg city and 36 mpg c… [+1354 chars]

Hybrid batteries have changed the automotive game, including adding a new, expensive-to-replace component to your ride. Here's what it costs in a CR-V.

SlashGear

How Much It Costs To Replace A Honda CR-V Hybrid Battery - SlashGear

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This past week was a big one for saving money, between Prime Day and other retailers' rival sales. Now, some of the last big sales before Black Friday are wrapping up  and today… [+17205 chars]

It's your last chance to save big at the popular retailer. Score a fire pit for the lowest price we've seen in months and save over $60 on a Shark vac.

The Walmart Deals event ends today — 40+ major last-chance discounts to shop now - Yahoo

Halloween candy is getting more expensive this year, but Americans aren't letting higher prices stop them from stocking up on treats.
Prices for candy and chewing gum rose 8.1% in August from a year… [+2824 chars]

Americans are expected to spend $4.1 billion on Halloween candy despite an 8.1% increase in prices, with shoppers turning to discounts and early purchases to save.

Halloween candy prices jump 8.1% as Americans prepare to spend billions on treats - Fox Business

AL.com

Social Security announcing benefits change on Oct. 14 - AL.com

Buckle your seatbelts and keep all hands and feet inside the vehicle, because earnings season is back.
Starting on Tuesday, Q3 earnings will properly get underway, led by the major Bulge Bracket ban… [+9468 chars]

Earnings are back in session this week as the Big Banks open their books. We are also seeing the return of the telecom wars and a key inflation reading that...

Welcome back to earnings season: What to watch this week - Yahoo Finance

When Companies Stop Driving a Hard Bargain, This Fed Official Starts Worrying - WSJ

Reese's rules the plastic pumpkin, at least according to DoorDash metrics. The food delivery company dug into 2025 Halloween orders and found that the peanut butter cups were America's top candy for … [+352 chars]

Reese's is tops, but look out for rising Haribo gummies

Newser

Most Popular Halloween Candy, Ranked - Newser

Retirement at 65 can seem like a no-brainer to many Americans, as eligibility for Medicare, combined with a Social Security check, can feel like the payoff after decades of hard work.
But selecting … [+273 chars]

Waiting to retire may make sense on paper, but the mathematics and personal considerations can vary dramatically from household to household.

The Washington Post

Thinking of retiring at 65? Here’s what it could cost you. - The Washington Post

U.S. software development job postings have risen since February 2025, the launch date for Anthropic's Claude Code, even as overall job postings fell, complicating predictions that AI would rapidly e… [+6535 chars]

Software developer job postings are rebounding, led by senior and AI-focused roles, even as AI automates more coding and entry-level hiring weakens.

CNBC

AI is automating coding. So why are software developer job postings on the rise? - CNBC

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U.S. stock investors can expect business as usual on Monday, October 12, even as the federal government and much of the banking system take the day off … [+78 chars]

U.S. markets Columbus Day hours: NYSE/Nasdaq open, bonds & Fed closed, futures/crypto trading.

Seeking Alpha

Are markets open on Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day? (US10Y:) - Seeking Alpha

Market Snapshot
For four years, tech has been the answer to almost every question about this bull market
Oct. 11, 2026, 9:00a.m. ET
U.S. stocks have spent four years charging higher on the promise… [+477 chars]

For four years, tech has been the answer to almost every question about this bull market