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Reflection AI unveils its first open model, Beam. Could it be America’s best chance to compete with China?

The New York–based company already has deals with U.S. government agencies and billion-dollar compute agreements.

Fortune · 4h ago

China’s loss could be India’s gain as Japan Inc sours on China

Japanese companies are reducing their presence in China due to rising competition and geopolitical tensions. They are now considering investment opportunities in India, which offers a large domestic market. Japanese financial institutions are also expanding their operations in India and viewing it as a promising destination. While Japan is diversifying…

The Economic Times · 8h ago

Schoolhouse Becomes Family Home: Indiana couple restore 1914 building; wins viral following

In Franklin, Indiana, an iconic schoolhouse dating back to 1914 underwent a remarkable transformation into a stylish family residence, thanks to Stacie Grissom and Sean Wilson. Acquired for $175,000 in 2021, their renovation journey wrapped up by late 2024. They masterfully blended the building's historic charm with contemporary living needs,…

The Times of India · Oct 4

Trump $500 Obamacare refund: Nearly 1 million Americans in these states to get checks; who qualifies, when?

The Trump administration has begun sending $500 Obamacare refund checksto nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states in October 2026. The states to receive Obamacare refunds are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Fed Official Sent Nude Photos From Work Phone, Was Blackmailed, Then Jailed Over Lies About China Ties

Former Federal Reserve adviser John Rogers was jailed for 38 months for lying about China ties after reporting nude-photo blackmail; he was acquitted of espionage.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

Kentucky woman started with $300 on eBay and built Pink Lily into a $141 million business

What began in 2011 with a $300 investment and a Kentucky couple selling clothes on eBay grew into Pink Lily, a major online fashion retailer. Tori and Chris Gerbig ran the business alongside their jobs before taking it full-time as sales surged. By 2021, Pink Lily reported $141 million in…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Ford CEO Thinks Its 'Too Late' For Europe To Take On Chinese Automakers

Ford CEO Jim Farley thinks that it's too late for European automakers to take on Chinese automakers, so the U.S. needs to proceed with caution.

InsideEVs · Sep 30

Defense secretary Pete Hegseth’s finances revealed: Bitcoin (BTC USD), more than $1 million in one bank account, retirement assets, stock sales and ETF purchases

Pete Hegseth has reported significant financial assets in his latest disclosure for 2025. His holdings include Bitcoin valued between $16,000 and $65,000 alongside a bank account exceeding $1 million. Additionally, Hegseth and his wife have reported five retirement accounts worth approximately $2.05 million to $4.35 million.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

In 2011, a Kentucky couple Tori Gerbig and her husband Chris put $300 into an eBay clothing side hustle called Pink Lily; 10 years later, sales hit $141 million

Tori Gerbig and her husband, Chris, began selling women’s clothing and accessories on eBay in 2011 with about $300. What started as a way to earn extra money and pay off student loans gradually developed into Pink Lily, an online fashion business.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

A schoolteacher Andrew Hallam built a $1 million investment portfolio on an ordinary salary; his strategy later became a bestselling book

Andrew Hallam’s financial journey started with a lesson from a bus-depot mechanic when he was 19. He continued saving while working through college and later became a teacher in British Columbia. Despite getting a modest salary, he adopted a really frugal lifestyle, paid off his student debt and continued investing.…

The Economic Times · Sep 30