No more robot demos. It's time to get to work!

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 21, 2026

China's newest robots are not just for show. They are already doing real work.

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Gas, groceries, electricity: Where prices stand as midterms approach

September’s uptick in inflation dealt Americans with higher prices just before the midterm elections, as Democrats seek to wrestle back control of Congress from the GOP by highlighting affordability concerns. Annual inflation was 3.7 percent last month, according to the consumer price index (CPI). On a monthly basis, the cost of energy, gas and electricity...

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U.S. to Tap Heating Oil Reserves Ahead of Midterm Elections

The Trump administration will release 315,000 barrels of heating oil, but analysts say the amount is too small to make much of a difference.

Oct 21, 2026

GM Aims to Bring ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving to AI-Powered Cars Within 2 Years

General Motors is seeking help from artificial intelligence to keep up with Chinese companies that introduce vehicles very quickly.

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Moreno says he will introduce bill to expand Trump Accounts access to people under 40

GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno (Ohio) said Tuesday he will introduce legislation to expand access to the Trump administration’s investment accounts for children to Americans younger than 40. “This is a game-changer and I’ll lead the bill in the Senate to make it happen,” Moreno wrote on the social platform X. “Trump Accounts are already transforming...

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A warning to anyone with credit card debt...

Martin’s leading this week’s podcast with an urgent warning for anyone carrying credit card: now is the time to act.

Oct 21, 2026

Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills

The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.

Oct 21, 2026

Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule

A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.

Oct 21, 2026

Alaska’s Journalists Join Forces to Cover the Midterms

The state’s challenging geography and newspapers’ broader economic struggles have stretched reporters in Alaska, just as its competitive U.S. Senate race has grabbed national attention.

Oct 21, 2026

Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs

Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.

Oct 21, 2026

Musk: SpaceX, Tesla merger a 'good idea'

Elon Musk said Tuesday that his two companies, SpaceX and Tesla, have formed independent special committees to discuss the potential merger, calling it "a good idea." "I think it would be a good idea, but it's really up to the special committees of both companies," Musk told investors on a conference call, according to a...

Oct 21, 2026

U.K. Approves Long-Stalled Jackdaw Gas Drilling Project in the North Sea

The project will lessen the country’s dependence on imported energy, though environmental advocates say it undercuts a pledge to reduce carbon emissions.

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Investors 'almost certainly' in midst of AI bubble: Ken Griffin

Billionaire investor Ken Griffin said Tuesday that investors are dealing with an artificial intelligence bubble, as companies rack up debt to satisfy the demand for data centers and models. “There’s almost certainly bubbles within this moment in time. And any radical transformation of our economy is generally intertwined with a bubble,” Griffin, the founder of...