The Wall Street Journal

Stock Market Today: Stock Futures Climb as Markets Retrace Post-Fed Moves - WSJ

Political pressure during the Trump era forced corporate America to put its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on ice.
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Political backlash put DEI on ice. Now unexpected support, even from Republicans, is driving an unexpected thaw, according to an exclusive new poll.

USA Today

Trump slashed DEI. Now it's making a surprising bipartisan comeback - USA Today

In America, the rich are getting richer, according to Forbes' new list of the country's top 400 wealthiest people.
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From Elon Musk to Warren Buffett, these are the 400 richest people in America today, according to Forbes.

Who are the richest Americans today? Forbes drops 2026 ranking - USA Today

A version of this article appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.
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Nonprofits are pushing back against policies by financial institutions to collect personal information of charity employees before releasing a gift.

CNBC

Charities say gifts by deceased donors are getting held up at financial firms - CNBC

Generacstock surged early on Thursday after the backup-power companydisclosedExternal link
a long-term agreement to supplyAmazonwith generators for its data centers.
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Generac stock rose sharply after the backup-power company disclosed a long-term deal to provide Amazon generators for its data centers.

Barron's

Generac Stock Surges 35% on Amazon Data Center Deal. Why It’s a Game-Changer. - Barron's

If you prefer your hamburger topped with cheese, this Friday is a day to celebrate a food favorite: National Cheeseburger Day.
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National Cheeseburger Day is Friday, Sept. 18. That means freebies and deals at several restaurant chains.

National Cheeseburger Day deals at McDonald's, Burger King, more - USA Today

The U.K.'s King Charles is set to press senior leaders from Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic on AI safety at a summit in Scotland.
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Charles will convene senior tech leaders today as the debate around the risks involved in AI development ramps up.

King Charles to press Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic leaders on AI safety at summit - CNBC

US Treasuries advanced Thursday as the Federal Reserves interest rate hike reassured investors that the central bank is determined to tame inflation. 
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US Treasuries advanced Thursday as the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike reassured investors that the central bank is determined to tame inflation.

Bloomberg

Global Bonds Recover as Warsh’s Inflation Fight Calms Market - Bloomberg

The richest person in your town probably isn't a technology entrepreneur or a hedge fund manager. More likely, it's the dentist who runs six offices or the HVAC contractor whose trucks you see everyw… [+6085 chars]

Getting rich in the U.S. is still possible, but the most common path to wealth doesn't involve working for other people, according to a new book.

CBS News

America has more millionaires than you think. Here's how most of them got rich. - CBS News

Investing.com - Futures linked to the main U.S. stock indices tick higher, with traders assessing the arguments behind the Federal Reserves move to raise interest rates for the first time in years. C… [+6104 chars]

Fed takes hawkish turn after rate hike; BoE ahead - what’s moving markets

Investing.com

Fed takes hawkish turn after rate hike; BoE ahead - what’s moving markets - Investing.com

Stephen Campbell knows the cigarettes didn't land him one of his biggest deals, but they certainly lit the match.
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In the noise of optimization, some techies say smoking has become the new signal.

Business Insider

Silicon Smokers: Meet the tech founders who think that cigarettes are their edge - Business Insider

OpenAI has disclosed six reports of "unexpected or concerning" behavior in artificial-intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated.
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OpenAI has disclosed six reports on unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models. This includes models acting without authorization or evading oversight.

OpenAI flags new concerning AI behavior, to track model misalignment regularly - NPR

Unlike in the United States, no one in China seems to be openly fretting over the prospect of humanity being destroyed by artificial intelligence soon.
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Unlike in the United States, no one in China seems to be openly fretting over the prospect of humanity being destroyed by artificial intelligence soon.

Why is China less worried about an AI dystopia than the US? - CNN

The Bank of England is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday, despite inflation rising well above its 2% target. 
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The Bank of England is expected to keep rates steady Thursday, even after U.K. inflation rose to 3.1% and energy costs keep pressure on prices.

Bank of England set to defy Fed’s rate-hike lead, despite rising inflation - CNBC

Brussels wants Beijing to restrict sales of Chinese hybrid vehicles to around 15% of the EU market

Financial Times

EU asks China to voluntarily limit car exports - Financial Times

Video captured an Iranian flight descending into chaos Tuesday as sudden, violent shaking appeared to tear apart the plane's cabin, causing overhead compartments and ceiling panels to collapse onto p… [+1579 chars]

A Sepehran Airlines flight in Iran carrying 127 passengers and crew returned to the airport after a reported tire blowout and possible engine damage.

Fox News

Plane passengers scream in harrowing mid-flight video as violent shaking sends cabin ceiling panels flying - Fox News

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time since 2023, but that wont mean the mortgage rate or car loan youve been eyeing will suddenly shoot up.
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The Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time in more than three years. Here’s what that means for you.