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When Rick Senko started reselling used items on eBay, he was “penniless.” A single father who had recently lost his job and was struggling to earn enough money to support his five-year-old son.It was 2008, and the first item he sold — a cell phone he bought on Craigslist for $35 and then on eBay for $75 — felt like discovering “a flaw in the matrix,” says Senco, now 41 and based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.When he realized he could make a tidy profit by distributing used goods online, he gave it his all. He took advantage of market inefficiencies…

Cola drinks lined up at a 7-Eleven convenience store on July 17, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesAmid recession fears, government shutdowns, and tariff uncertainty, consumers are increasingly diversifying their spending.While wealthy Americans are gaining purchasing power, lower-income Americans are beginning to retreat, commonly referred to as the “K-shaped” economy. Friday’s Consumer Price Index report sheds further light on the pressures facing widespread parts of the country.The CPI report, which measures price changes for various goods and services, was originally scheduled to be released nine days early but was delayed due to the government shutdown. The report…

Mamdani, a democratic socialist, energized liberal voters and strongly condemned Israel’s war in Gaza.Polling stations have opened for the start of in-person voting in New York City’s mayoral election, one of the most closely watched elections of the year in the United States.New Yorkers began choosing between Democrat Zoran Mamdani, who has a significant lead in polls, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and Democratic former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is on the ballot as an independent, on Saturday. Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams is also on the ballot, but withdrew from the race last month and recently announced his support for…

The browser wars are heating up again, and this time AI is in the driver’s seat. OpenAI just released Atlas, a ChatGPT-powered browser that allows users to surf the web using natural language, and also features an “agent mode” that allows users to complete tasks autonomously. It’s one of the largest recently released browsers, but it debuted with unresolved security flaws that could potentially expose passwords, emails, and sensitive data. On TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Max Zeff, Anthony Ha, and Sean O’Kane break down the debut of Atlas, the widespread wave of alternative browsers, and other startup and technology news of…

intel ended six consecutive quarters of losses and returned to profitability in the third quarter.In its first earnings report since the Trump administration took a 10% stake in the company, the U.S. chipmaker posted strong earnings and pointed to strong demand for chips expected to continue into 2026.Client computing revenue, which includes PC and laptop chips, increased 5% year over year, benefiting from stabilization of the PC market and the outlook for artificial intelligence PCs.Chief Executive Officer Lipbu Tan said on a conference call with analysts on Thursday that artificial intelligence is “a strong foundation for sustainable long-term growth as…

Ten thousand soldiers aboard 10 U.S. warships, including nuclear submarines, several destroyers and missile cruisers, are patrolling the southern Caribbean, marking the largest U.S. military buildup in the region in decades. At least seven ships believed to be transporting drugs were blown up and more than 32 people were extrajudicially killed. And now the US government is threatening Venezuela with direct military action. According to reports, the Pentagon is developing plans for a military strike inside Venezuela, and President Trump has authorized the CIA to conduct deadly covert operations in the country.All of this is ostensibly aimed at removing President…

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street had one of its most profitable quarters in history, if the earnings released Tuesday by the nation’s four largest banks are to be believed. Companies are closing deals one after another, stock prices are skyrocketing, and world economy It has remained resilient despite tariffs and geopolitical upheaval.Despite strong earnings at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc., Wells Fargo & Co. and Goldman Sachs & Co., bank executives expressed varying degrees of caution about the market and the economy, including concerns that asset prices in some markets were overly inflated.”The U.S. economy generally remained resilient,…

In their first match since winning Euro 2025 in the summer, England got off to a disastrous start, losing 2-1 to a 10-man Brazil side.There was a sense of celebration ahead of the friendly as Salina Wiegmann’s Lionesses paraded the European Championship trophy, but the atmosphere quickly turned sour as South American champions Brazil opened up a 2-0 lead within 20 minutes. It showed that England’s defense was ad hoc, with injuries to Leah Williamson and Hannah Hampton, plus the retirement of Millie Bright and the sitting of Lucy Bronze on the bench. Ludmilla ran in front of goal and…

If the U.S. federal government shutdown continues, millions of low-income Americans could lose access to monthly benefits that pay for food.About 42 million people receive money through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. The Department of Agriculture told states in an Oct. 10 letter that if the shutdowns continued, they would not have enough money to pay benefits in November.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listPresident Donald Trump’s Republican administration has criticized Democrats, with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins repeating false health-related talking points on the X program on October 16, saying, “Democrats are putting…

The U.S. Treasury Department announced Friday that it is sanctioning Colombian President Gustavo Petro for “contributing to the global illegal drug trade.” Petro’s wife and son, as well as Colombia’s interior minister, were also sanctioned. “Since President Gustavo Petro took power, cocaine production in Colombia has surged to the highest levels in decades, flooding the United States and addicting Americans,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement. Petro, who has previously denied such accusations, immediately reacted to the announcement, telling X that he has hired an American lawyer and intends to fight the sanctions. “This action comes from a…