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U.S. Capital Rule Cut Could Free $2.6 Trillion in Lending, Boost Banks

BizToc @biztoc.com · 2h

U.S. Capital Rule Cut Could Free $2.6 Trillion in Lending, Boost Banks — New research finds a large rollback in U.S. bank capital rules could unlock roughly $2.6 trillion in additional lending capacity, potentially adding billions to Wall Street profits. The change would ease constraints…

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BizToc @biztoc.com · 3h

OPENAI SORA VIDEO SPURS WIDESPREAD SKEPTICISM ABOUT DEEPFAKES — OpenAI released its Sora video on Sept. 30, triggering widespread online skepticism and jokes about believing what they see on the internet. Social media responses across X, TikTok and YouTube underscored growing public…

OPENAI SORA VIDEO SPURS WIDESPREAD SKEPTICISM ABOUT DEEPFAKES

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Crypto Selloff Intensifies After Trump's Tariff Threat — Bitcoin, Ether Fall to Multi-Week Lows

BizToc @biztoc.com · 4h

Crypto Selloff Intensifies After Trump's Tariff Threat — Bitcoin, Ether Fall to Multi-Week Lows — Cryptocurrency markets plunged for a second day as Bitcoin and Ethereum slid to multi-week lows after reports that President Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on China, triggering risk-off…

www.benzinga.com

BizToc @biztoc.com · 5h

USTR: China Postpones Trade Call on Export Controls — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said China postponed a proposed phone call about Beijing’s decision to expand export controls, signaling rising friction in trade talks. The delay underscores growing tensions as Washington…

USTR: China Postpones Trade Call on Export Controls

China: Hunan Wangu Field Could Hold >1,000 Metric Tons of Gold

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BizToc @biztoc.com · 6h

China: Hunan Wangu Field Could Hold >1,000 Metric Tons of Gold — China says a buried trove beneath Hunan’s Wangu gold field could hold more than 1,000 metric tons of gold, with about 300 tons already indicated at shallower levels. If confirmed, the find would rank among the world’s…

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BizToc @biztoc.com · 7h

Mass Shooting at South Carolina Bar Kills 4, Injures 20 — Four people were killed and about 20 others were wounded in a mass shooting early Sunday at a crowded bar on St. Helena Island, South Carolina, sheriff’s officials said. Authorities are investigating the scene and searching for…

Mass Shooting at South Carolina Bar Kills 4, Injures 20

CHINA VOWS TO STAND FIRM AFTER TRUMP THREATENS 100% TARIFF

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BizToc @biztoc.com · 8h

CHINA VOWS TO STAND FIRM AFTER TRUMP THREATENS 100% TARIFF — China signaled it will not back down after President Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Chinese imports, urging the U.S. to resolve disputes through dialogue and legal channels. Beijing warned it could retaliate if such tariffs…

TRUMP ORDERS PENTAGON TO USE 'ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS' TO PAY TROOPS AMID SHUTDOWN

BizToc @biztoc.com · 9h

TRUMP ORDERS PENTAGON TO USE 'ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS' TO PAY TROOPS AMID SHUTDOWN — President Trump directed the Department of Defense to tap "all available funds" to ensure servicemembers continue receiving pay despite a federal government shutdown. The directive aims to preserve troop…

Israel Says Hamas Offered Earlier Hostage Release

BizToc @biztoc.com · 11h

Israel Says Hamas Offered Earlier Hostage Release — An Israeli official indicated Hamas may have offered to release hostages abducted on Oct. 7, 2023, a day earlier than previously agreed. If confirmed, the proposal could accelerate prisoner-exchange talks and reshape ceasefire…

Taliban Government Says 58 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Border Clashes

BizToc @biztoc.com · 12h

Taliban Government Says 58 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Border Clashes — Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid told media that Taliban forces killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in recent border clashes. The claim comes amid escalating tensions along the Afghanistan–Pakistan frontier and has…

Report: US Provided Intelligence to Aid Ukraine Strikes on Russian Energy

BizToc @biztoc.com · 13h

Report: US Provided Intelligence to Aid Ukraine Strikes on Russian Energy — The United States has reportedly supplied intelligence that helped Ukraine carry out long-range airstrikes on Russian energy facilities and infrastructure, according to the Financial Times. If confirmed, the…

Qantas: 5.7M Customer Records Leaked Online After Cyberattack

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BizToc @biztoc.com · 14h

Qantas: 5.7M Customer Records Leaked Online After Cyberattack — Qantas says data from 5.7 million customers stolen in a July breach of a third‑party platform has been posted online months after the intrusion. The airline warned customers and regulators as the release raises fraud risks…

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Russia Says Air Defenses Shoot Down 32 Ukrainian Drones Overnight

BizToc @biztoc.com · 15h

Russia Says Air Defenses Shoot Down 32 Ukrainian Drones Overnight — The Russian Defense Ministry reported its forces downed 32 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles overnight, saying 15 were intercepted. The claim underscores continued aerial exchanges along the front as both sides ramp up…

Qantas: 5.7M Customer Records Stolen in Third‑Party Breach

BizToc @biztoc.com · 16h

Qantas: 5.7M Customer Records Stolen in Third‑Party Breach — Qantas says roughly 5.7 million customer records were stolen in a July breach of a third‑party platform and have been posted online. The airline is notifying affected customers and investigating the incident amid broader…

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BizToc @biztoc.com · 17h

Global Chip Supply Faces Disruption as China Imposes Rare-Earth Curbs — China’s new restrictions on rare-earth exports are prompting semiconductor manufacturers and suppliers worldwide to reassess production plans and inventory buffers. The curbs threaten key inputs for chips used across…

Global Chip Supply Faces Disruption as China Imposes Rare-Earth Curbs

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ATL Ground Stop Lifted After Air-Traffic Tower Evacuation

BizToc @biztoc.com · 18h

ATL Ground Stop Lifted After Air-Traffic Tower Evacuation — A ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was issued Friday after air-traffic control tower staff were evacuated, disrupting one of the world’s busiest travel hubs. The Federal Aviation Administration…

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Microsoft 365 Outage Hits North America After Misconfigured Infrastructure

BizToc @biztoc.com · 19h

Microsoft 365 Outage Hits North America After Misconfigured Infrastructure — A misconfiguration in Microsoft’s infrastructure caused widespread Microsoft 365 outages across North America, leaving users facing hour-long disruptions to email, Teams and other productivity services.…

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BizToc @biztoc.com · 20h

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on China After Beijing Limits Rare-Earth Exports — President Donald Trump declared he will impose a 100% tariff on all imports from China and warned of export controls on critical minerals after Beijing moved to restrict rare-earth shipments. The escalation…

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on China After Beijing Limits Rare-Earth Exports

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Biden Undergoes Radiation and Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer

BizToc @biztoc.com · 21h

Biden Undergoes Radiation and Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer — President Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer, the White House disclosed. The treatment is being administered while he continues his duties, with officials providing ongoing…

TRUMP ORDERS MILITARY PAY DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

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BizToc @biztoc.com · 22h

TRUMP ORDERS MILITARY PAY DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN — President Donald Trump said he will ensure military personnel are paid during the federal government shutdown, directing the Defense Department to use available funds to cover paychecks. The move aims to prevent missed pay for…

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BizToc @biztoc.com · 23h

Researchers: ChatGPT Guardrails Bypassed to Produce Weapons Instructions — Security researchers found OpenAI’s ChatGPT safety systems can be circumvented to generate instructions for weapons and other dangerous content. The finding raises urgent questions about the effectiveness of…

Researchers: ChatGPT Guardrails Bypassed to Produce Weapons Instructions

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TRUMP: MILITARY WILL BE PAID AMID SHUTDOWN; DEFENSE TO USE AVAILABLE FUNDS

BizToc @biztoc.com · 1d

TRUMP: MILITARY WILL BE PAID AMID SHUTDOWN; DEFENSE TO USE AVAILABLE FUNDS — President Trump said military personnel will be paid during the federal government shutdown, directing the Defense Department to use "all available funds" to ensure paychecks. The move seeks to avert missed…

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TRUMP ORDERS TROOP PAY DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

BizToc @biztoc.com · 1d

TRUMP ORDERS TROOP PAY DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN — President Donald Trump directed Defense Department officials to ensure U.S. military personnel are paid next week despite an ongoing federal government shutdown. He said the Pentagon should identify or use available funds to cover…

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