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National Public Radio recently aired a segment on the evils of “Surveillance Pricing” — the practice of employing customer data and AI to tailor prices for individual consumers. The coverage, predictably, is overwhelmingly negative: an interviewee warned that it would let corporations prey on people’s vulnerabilities, as the Federal Trade Commission frets about “privacy, competition, and consumer protection.”  On air, NPR concluded with the dire prediction that feckless private companies will, if left unchecked, ultimately “decide what you will pay.”  Considering the emotional charge of topics like privacy and commerce, congressional intervention was practically inevitable. And sure enough, Representative Greg…

In a one of its kind scenario, ACC Chief Mohsin Naqvi went away from Dubai Stadium with the Asia Cup trophy after Indian players refused to accept it. The drama unfolded after India beat Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final by 5 wickets. Tensions between India and Pakistan have been running high on and off the field among players and fans. This comes against the backdrop of the Pahalgam terrorist attack by Pakistan, followed by India’s military operation, Operation Sindoor. India-Pakistan tensions were at an all-time high Things got heated in the pre-tournament captains’ press conference when there was…

Shane Lowry holed the decisive putt as Europe held off a superb final day fightback from the United States to retain the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Europe had gone into the Sunday singles with a seven-point lead, but wins for Cameron Young, Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and JJ Spaun left their advantage suddenly looking very precarious. Lowry trailed by one heading into the final hole of his match with Russell Henley, but produced a perfect drive and then a stunning approach to put him in position for birdie. Henley produced heroics from the fairway bunker to give…

When Does Kyle Connor Sign with the Winnipeg Jets Murat Ates of The Athletic: Ates writes in his column about Johnathan Toews and what he can bring to the team. If Toews stays healthy, he can be a 2C, and the Winnipeg Jets don’t have to worry about that problem. The bigger issue for the Jets is the contract extension for Kyle Connor. When it comes to Connor and his contract extension, he will be the highest-paid player in Winnipeg Jets history. With the salary cap going up over the next several years, the Mikko Rantanen and Mitch Marner contract…

Rachel ClunBusiness ReporterReutersLuxury department store Harrods has been contacted by hackers after data relating to 430,000 customer records was stolen in an IT breach.Harrods said it would not engage with the “threat actor” and added the affected data, taken from a third-party provider, was limited to basic information and did not include passwords or payment details.”Our focus remains on informing and supporting our customers. We have informed all relevant authorities and will continue to co-operate with them,” a spokesperson said in a statement.The majority of Harrods customers shop in-store, so it is understood the breach has affected only a small…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes Bitcoin could reach $1 million per coin by the end of this decade — but only if policymakers hold the line against bank lobbyists trying to choke the industry. “I think Bitcoin could reach $1M by ~2030 based on current conditions and progress,” Armstrong posted this week along with an interview on Fox Business.  Armstrong pointed to regulatory clarity, U.S. government Bitcoin reserves, and ETF adoption as key drivers of demand. His optimism comes as Congress works with two major pieces of crypto legislation: the Genius Act, providing rules for stablecoins was signed into law…

Kunickaa Sadanand, now a contestant on Bigg Boss 19, recently surprised many with her candid admission about her past with playback singer Kumar Sanu. She revealed that she had been in a live-in relationship with him for 27 years, despite knowing he was married, and that the bond eventually ended when he chose to move on with someone else. Kunickaa said she is speaking about it only now so that she can finally feel “light.”‘She was also having an affair,’ says Kumar Sanu’s ex-wifeHer statements, however, have drawn a sharp response from Kumar Sanu’s former wife, Rita Bhattacharya. In a…

India’s Kuldeep Yadav, right, celebrates the wicket of Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Dubai International Cricket Stadium witnessed a high-voltage showdown as India’s spinner Kuldeep Yadav delivered a match-turning performance to bowl Pakistan out for 146 in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday. The title clash, played amid tensions and no handshakes between the neighbours at the toss, showcased Kuldeep’s masterclass with the ball.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Kuldeep claimed four crucial wickets to trigger a middle-order collapse, finishing with 4/30, and took his tournament tally to 17 wickets, equalling the record…

Cathie Wood just put Hyperliquid in the Solana conversation. Will these remarks push HYPE price? ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood says that the decentralized exchange protocol Hyperliquid “reminds me of Solana in the earlier days,” calling it the “new kid on the block” in a recent interview on the Master Investor podcast. Wood reiterated that Bitcoin remains the core of ARK’s crypto thesis, but pointed to the growth of on-chain derivatives venues as a sign of shifting momentum. “It’s exciting. It reminds me of Solana in the earlier days,” she said, adding that Bitcoin “owns the cryptocurrency space when it…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell with a “You’re Fired” cartoon, reigniting speculation over whether a shake-up of the Federal Reserve Bank is imminent. The meme, viewed over 4.5 million times on Truth Social, depicts a cartoon of Trump saying “You’re fired!” to a glum-looking Powell, who is holding a box of his office belongings. 🇺🇸 TRUMP JUST POSTED THIS !!! A PICTURE OF HIM FIRING FED CHAIR POWELL. pic.twitter.com/Fmzk8UpeSZ — Ash Crypto (@Ashcryptoreal) September 27, 2025 Trump has frequently criticized…