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OpenAI names top US AI safety official to foundation board

Former housemate of Anthropic chief joins ChatGPT maker as AI labs accused of regulatory capture

OpenAI Names US AI Adviser Paul Christiano to Nonprofit Board

OpenAI has appointed Paul Christiano, a technical adviser to the US government, to serve on the board of its nonprofit foundation, adding a prominent safety researcher at a moment of growing concern about the risks of artificial…

Crude Hits $100 as US-Iran War Escalates With Tankers Targeted

Brent oil topped $101 a barrel for the first time since July, as escalating attacks across the Middle East heightened concerns about further disruptions to energy flows. Bloomberg's Mike McGlone joins Bloomberg Intelligence to discuss…

Joseph Rice, Lowcountry Lawyer Who Took On Big Tobacco, Dies at 72

He challenged tobacco companies as well as the opioid industry, securing multibillion-dollar settlements that also benefited public health.

DHL Bets R$270 Million on the Hole FedEx Left

DHL Express is spending R$270 million in Brazil through 2030, moving into space vacated by FedEx’s domestic exit and a Correios losing billions. The post DHL Bets R$270 Million on the Hole FedEx Left appeared first on The Rio Times .

Vale Eyes China Bond Debut as Soon as This Year, CFO Says

Brazilian iron ore giant Vale SA is considering a debut in China’s bond market as early as this year, potentially following Brazil’s government in tapping Chinese investors.

Why Azul Keeps Losing in Maceio’s Small-Claims Courts

A run of 2026 rulings in Alagoas went against Azul on the same point: unscheduled maintenance is the airline’s risk, not the passenger’s. The post Why Azul Keeps Losing in Maceio’s Small-Claims Courts appeared first on The Rio Times .

US treasury to buy back $6bn in government debt to alleviate bond market

Scott Bessent made announcement on Wednesday as bond yields rose to highest point since 2008 financial crisis US politics live – latest updates The US treasury will buy back $6bn worth of government debt in an effort to alleviate a…

These are the 10 biggest retirement fears — and what you can do about them

No amount of wealth can erase retirement worries.

Gerdau Wins Its Sector in a Year Profit Fell 69 Percent

Gerdau took the Valor 1000 steel category for a fifth year on 8 September. Net profit fell 69 percent and its chief executive calls Brazil survival mode. The post Gerdau Wins Its Sector in a Year Profit Fell 69 Percent appeared first on…

Suzano Tops Valor 1000 in Pulp and Paper on Record Volume

Suzano was named pulp and paper champion in the 26th Valor 1000 on 8 September, on 2025 revenue of 50.1 billion reais and record volume of 14.2 million tonnes. The post Suzano Tops Valor 1000 in Pulp and Paper on Record Volume appeared…

Dollar trades near 7-month low against yen as oil settles above $100