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Anthropic warns "AI worms" could soon infect smart home devices -- Small AI models could clone themselves and infect internet-connected devices such as smart TVs and appliances, the researchers warned.

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Squeezed by inflation, more Americans are falling behind on their debts -- Credit card and auto loan delinquencies are near historic highs as rising prices leave more people struggling to keep up with payments.

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Would access to Russian diesel help drive down prices in the U.S.? -- Average U.S. diesel prices remain stuck above $6 a gallon, raising fuel costs in trucking, agriculture and construction.

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Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows. -- Just weeks before the midterm elections, 90% of Americans say prices in the U.S. are the main factor shaping their view of the economy. These charts show why. -- Oct 9

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Starbucks denies plan to buy Chipotle after report of possible takeover -- Starbucks said it doesn't plan to bid for Chipotle Mexican Grill, saying the coffee chain is focused on organic growth.

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Nobel Prize in economics goes to 2 Americans -- American-born economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel Prize in economics for their work on models that help governments and central banks manage economic shocks.

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Philadelphia police say Anthropic AI submitted a "false homicide tip" -- Anthropic notified the Philadelphia Police Department of the incident and later published a report describing what happened. -- Oct 9

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SpaceX says Starlink will become a major U.S. mobile carrier -- SpaceX said it has bought licenses for radio airwaves that will help its Starlink satellite business provide cellphone service across the U.S. -- Oct 9

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How life insurance can fit into a retirement planning strategy

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How inflation can change your retirement plan

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Do you have enough life insurance? A quick coverage check-up

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Prioritizing paying off debt before retirement? These balances may need different treatment.

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Can paying off debt too aggressively hurt your finances? Here's when it may make sense to slow down.

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Many Americans are relying on multiple forms of credit to cover expenses. When is it a warning sign?

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Is now a good time to buy gold for retirement? How gold prices can affect a 401(k) rollover decision

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

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Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds

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These 18 million households now rank as America's richest

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Social Security tax hike "financially impossible" for many, expert says

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Here's the projected Social Security COLA for 2027, according to AARP

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How lower-paid workers are getting their biggest pay raise in years

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Modest pay hikes next year could leave some workers lagging inflation

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E&Y to award $100 million in bonuses for workers who show people skills

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Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs

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MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising

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