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President Trump Boasts Oil Companies Are Making ‘Hundreds of Billions’ as Americans Face Soaring Gas Prices

President Donald Trump bragged about the money American oil and gas companies are making during the war with Iran, even as drivers across the country continue to get hit with higher prices at the pump. During a rally in Georgia on Saturday, October 24, Trump, 80, acknowledged that oil prices were temporarily high but insisted they would fall once the war ended. "The United States oil and gas business is making hundreds of billions of dollars," Trump told the crowd. He also claimed the country was making hundreds of billions of dollars because of developments in the Middle East. While the former reality star acknowledged that his advisers had warned him against discussing the industry's financial gains while Americans were paying more for fuel, he decided to address the topic anyways. "But my people said, 'Please don't mention that, sir.' Because people are paying a little higher. That…

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Fire Hydrant Use Permit | DC Water

Fire hydrants are primarily intended for emergency firefighting operations. However, DC Water may authorize the use of fire hydrants for certain non-emergency purposes through the issuance of a Fire Hydrant Use Permit. Pursuant…

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Matiks Raises $10M in General Catalyst-Led Pre-Series A Round

Matiks announced on October 26 that it has raised $10 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by General Catalyst, with participation from entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala and existing investors Info Edge Ventures, Tanglin Venture Partners and Untitled Ventures. The funding will support its international expansion, development of new games and the planned launch of an AI-powered creation platform that will allow users to build and publish brain games without coding. The investment comes as Matiks reports growing engagement on its platform. In September 2026, approximately 2.2 million people played 48 million games, according to the company. Its daily active user base has more than doubled since June, crossing 300,000, while early adoption is emerging in markets including Japan, the United States and South Korea. The company has not disclosed its valuation following the funding round.…

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AI investing survey 2026: 75% of investors use AI

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a fringe tool into a mainstream resource for everyday investors. A 2026 survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by SoFi highlights how widely AI is used for investing. According to the survey, three out of four investors turn to AI for investing-related questions. Among investors using AI, 84% say they use AI tools weekly and 86% report they’ve made an investing decision based on AI-generated insights. These numbers paint a clear picture: AI is not merely a passive source of information — it is actively shaping investor behavior. What follows is an in-depth look at how investors use these tools, how much they trust and verify AI information, and key factors driving (and slowing) adoption. Together, these insights provide insight into the potential for AI to reshape modern investing. AI tools are broadly defined as environments…

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I asked Claude to explain Anthropic’s IPO

(CNN) — What does Anthropic’s chatbot, Claude, think about the big initial public offering? I asked. (Responses in bold.) Nice work, Claude! I laughed out loud at this. Looks like Anthropic’s AI chatbot demonstrates at least a…

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Looney Tunes star Eric Bauza hailed as 'great voice'

Eric Bauza has been remembered as a devoted guardian of the Looney Tunes legacy. Producer Chris DeFaria said the voice actor's sudden death had left him heartbroken and the animation industry without one of its most remarkable talents. The Emmy-winning performer, 46, who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and several other Warner Bros characters, died at home on Sunday, according to Variety, which reported the cause as hypertensive cardiovascular disease. DeFaria, the former president of animation and innovative technology at Warner Bros, worked alongside Bauza on the recently released Coyote vs Acme, one of the actor's final major projects. "I'm heartbroken to share that my friend and colleague Eric Bauza passed away last night. The world lost a great voice," he said in a statement given to Variety. "Eric carried the legacy of Looney Tunes with a devotion few bring to their…

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