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Sydney amateur Jordan Smith defeated Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner to take home the $1 million one-point slam prize.The innovative competition, where every match was worth just one point, was star-studded, but it was Smith, who came through the regional qualifiers, who unexpectedly took home the winner-take-all prize of $1 million (about £490,000). In the final, Smith defeated British-born Taiwanese player Joanna Garland, who played fearlessly to defeat Alexander Zverev, Nick Kyrgios, Maria Sakkari and Donna Vekic, only to miss a big chance. Twitter This content is provided by Twittercookies and other technologies may be used. To view this content,…
Nicholas Leonard and Derek Caneja wanted to build AI voice agents, but when it came time to build their product, they realized that many of these voice agents had design flaws. Some of these agents were built using no-code tools, which meant they could be shipped quickly to production, but the quality of the product was often poor. Other agents were made by companies that had the time and resources to spend months building specialized tools. “Developers and businesses needed an alternative,” Leonard told TechCrunch, adding that he and Kaneja also recognized that the future of software would be “coded,…
Great Images | Image Bank | Getty ImagesRead more CNBC’s personal finance coverageMillions look to drop health insurance as enhanced ACA subsidies expire Bigger tax refunds coming in 2026 – what that means for the economy Here’s a breakdown of inflation in December 2025 – One chart shows more drivers paying on auto loans of $1,000 or more. What buyers can expect in 2026 What Fed Chairman Powell’s investigation means for your money What President Trump’s one-year 10% credit card interest rate cap means for your money This is the ‘most important’ before tax season begins IRS Says How Tax-Efficient…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Happy Wednesday. Yesterday’s inflation data reminded me that my preference for beef over chicken is hurting my grocery bill.Stock futures are falling this morning. The three major indexes have come out of the decline.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1. Check priceA produce worker stocks a shelf near romaine lettuce (top shelf, right) at a Washington, D.C., supermarket on November 20, 2018.Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty ImagesThe so-called “core” values of the consumer price index for December were…
US Capitol Building at sunset in Washington DC, USA, December 23, 2025. Tyrone Siu | ReutersUnder the bill, which is scheduled for a first vote on Wednesday, lawmakers could face a ban on new stock purchases.But hurdles remain, including opposition from most Democrats who say the bill does not go far enough to prevent insider trading among members. The bill’s main sponsor, Rep. Brian Still (R-Wis.), chairs the House Administration Committee, which is scheduled to vote and adopt the bill on Wednesday. “Congressmen shouldn’t day trade stocks,” Steil said in an interview with CNBC. “Do you want to day trade?…
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened that the US government could intervene militarily in Iran if there is a violent crackdown on demonstrators as protests continue.It was revealed on Wednesday that some personnel had been advised to leave the US military’s al-Udeid air base in Qatar by Wednesday evening, raising concerns about a possible US attack and Iranian retaliation.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listProtests in Iran began in late December 2025, citing the deteriorating economic situation in Iran. But since then, they have escalated into a broader challenge to the country’s clerical leadership, which has been in…
Conor Gallagher has completed a medical at Tottenham ahead of signing his £34m move from Atletico Madrid.Gallagher will pen a five-and-a-half year contract at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Aston Villa and Tottenham have both approached Atletico about signing Gallagher, but Spurs are now on the verge of sealing a deal for him. They are long-time fans of the England midfielder and were interested when he signed for Atletico in August 2024. Sky Sports News previously reported that Spurs are in the market for a midfielder after Rodrigo Bentancur missed most of the season with a hamstring injury. data wrapper This content…
On Saturday, a little less than two weeks after protests spread across Iran, US President Donald Trump posted a message of support on his social media platform of choice: “Iran is looking at freedom like never before. America stands ready to help!!! President Donald J. Trump.”As always, President Trump’s random capitalization scheme and excessive use of exclamation points would be more appropriate for an elementary school student than the leader of a global superpower. But the U.S. aid promise is also flawed in far more important ways.First of all, “aid” is not exactly America’s strong suit. Especially not under the…
In an era of artificial intelligence and the race to spread self-driving cars, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in an interview on an episode of CNBC’s “Leaders’ Playbook” scheduled to air Wednesday that the company is not betting on long-term plans.”If you think you’re planning five years ahead, you’re kidding yourself,” Khosrowshahi said. All you can do is be honest with yourself and your team and “prepare for the possibility.”Khosrowshahi said he believes his company could have self-driving cars in more cities at some point. He added that Uber is working to make self-driving cars more accessible to consumers through…
For Arabella Carrie Adolfsson, there is nothing she enjoys more than going fishing during the summer near her home on a lake in Sweden, or pulling out her camera and taking pictures of the natural beauty around her. She and her Swedish husband Stefan often take a boat out to the waters of Lake Sønmen from Torpon Island, where they live, to take in the picturesque views of the surrounding fields, forests and cliffs. “This is a great place,” Adolfson, who was born and raised in San Diego, told CNN Travel. “Sweden is beautiful. The lakes are beautiful. The air…