Anthropic Tells Investors Revenue Hit $16.8 Billion Ahead
SAN FRANCISCO — Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude chatbot, told prospective investors that quarterly revenue reached $16.8 billion for July through September as it moves toward one of the largest stock market debuts on record, people familiar with the matter said. Sales had been about $11.6 billion in the spring quarter and
North Dakota Again Tops State Finances as 24 States Fall
CHICAGO — North Dakota holds the strongest finances of any state for a second straight year, while 24 states lacked the assets to pay what they owe, according to an annual report released Thursday by a Chicago-based fiscal watchdog group. Truth in Accounting, in its 17th Financial State of the States report, found North Dakota
Lawler and Conley Clash Over ICE and Sanctuary Laws in Final
NEW YORK — Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley sparred over immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies and each other’s allies Wednesday night in their last televised debate before a race that could help decide control of the House. Lawler, who is seeking a third term in the suburban 17th District, repeatedly tied Conley
Poll Finds Independents Souring on Economy Weeks
WASHINGTON — Under three weeks before Election Day, independents, rural Americans and a growing share of Republicans are turning gloomy about the economy, a new national survey shows. The Harris Poll survey found that 65% of independents believe economic conditions are worsening, compared with 48% who felt that way in September 2024. Among Republicans, only
Ukraine Resumes Refinery Strikes as Starlink Limits Hit
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine has restarted drone attacks on Russian oil refineries after a three-day pause, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy grew angrier over Russian strikes on his power grid and new limits on the Starlink satellite service his forces rely on. Kyiv had held off after President Donald Trump announced on Sunday what he called
IMF Sees 3.1% Global Growth but Warns Economic Buffers
BANGKOK — The International Monetary Fund says the world economy has held up better than expected against war, an energy shock and trade fights, but it is warning finance ministers gathered in Bangkok this week that the cushions behind that resilience are wearing thin. In its latest World Economic Outlook, released at the annual meetings
FBI Moves Toward Sole-Source UFC Contract for Agent Combat
QUANTICO, Va. — Federal contracting papers show the FBI lining up a yearlong, no-bid deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to put special agents through mixed-martial-arts defensive tactics at the bureau academy here. The Sept. 30 paperwork argues only the UFC can deliver the full mix of striking, clinch and takedown work, weapon defense, ground
Privacy Groups Challenge DHS Nationwide Voter Record Sweep
WASHINGTON — Civic plaintiffs opened a federal case here Thursday against Homeland Security, saying the department quietly assembled a vast store of Americans registration files from nearly every state. The suit in D.C. federal court comes from a voting-rights membership network, a digital-privacy research center and a Latino civil-rights federation. They want judges to freeze
Porzingis Still Sidelined With Unspecified Health Issue
SAN FRANCISCO — Kristaps Porzingis remains unavailable for Golden State with no return date after missing camp and the entire exhibition slate, then resurfacing at the team building this week. Club officials said Wednesday the 7-foot-3 big man is still dealing with the same undisclosed health situation and will stay around the roster while he
NBA Tightens Flopping Calls for New Season
NEW YORK — League referees are putting flopping at the top of the 2026-27 enforcement list, and a preseason whistle on Knicks guard Jalen Brunson showed how quickly the standard can bite. During a Madison Square Garden exhibition on Oct. 12 against Minnesota, Brunson took a shove in the back from Rudy Gobert, stumbled, braced