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Neural nets catch property risk ZIP codes miss

Neural networks and embeddings let insurers distinguish risk at the property level, not the ZIP-code level. Verisk explains how the approach outperforms coarse geographic groupings.

Stocks10d ago

Harvard settles for $53M in stolen body parts case

Harvard agrees to pay $53 million to families of donors after a former morgue manager sold body parts; the settlement includes program changes and a scholarship.

Crypto10d ago

Trump Crypto Meeting Opens Two-Day Push for Clearer US Rules

SEC proposes crypto fundraising exemptions up to $75M as Trump meets industry; CFTC weighs prediction markets and AI. August 19-20 deadlines set the pace.

Stocks10d ago

El Niño May Hit 176-Year Record, Disrupt Crops Through 2027

The coming El Niño could be the strongest in 176 years, with crop-yield disruptions stretching through the 2027 growing season. Warming rates accelerate.

Commodities10d ago

The expanse of the US probe into copper is a big test for the CME

The DOJ probe into CME copper spoofing now targets warehouse data integrity. A forced-indictment scenario could trigger a volatility spike not priced into current futures.

Macro10d ago

India consumer watchdog to probe Oppo Reno 5 defects

India's consumer watchdog is investigating Oppo Reno 5 display defects. A finding of systemic manufacturing failure could force refunds and reshape regulatory oversight of Chinese phone brands.

Stocks10d ago

RFK Jr. launches addiction recovery push to keep families together

RFK Jr. launches a federal initiative to help parents recover from addiction while avoiding foster care, a policy shift that could reshape demand for treatment and child welfare services.

Forex10d ago

Dollar Slides as Treasury Buyback Plan Pulls Yields Lower

Treasury will double long-dated buybacks to at least $4 billion starting Sept. 9, pulling the 30-year yield from above 5.33% back below 5.20% and removing a key support for the greenback.

Crypto10d ago

SEC Crypto Rules Get Peirce Backing After Senate Bill Stalls

SEC's proposed crypto framework wins praise from Commissioner Peirce days after Senate fails to advance CLARITY Act. Galaxy cuts passage odds to 10%.

Stocks10d ago

Springsteen Museum: A Modest, Big-Hearted Ode to American Music

Inside the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music: $12M Telecaster, 45,000 documents, and a big-hearted vision of the old, weird America.

Crypto10d ago

White House, CFTC Meetings Put Crypto Rules in Focus This Week

Trump hosts crypto industry insiders at the White House today at 2:30 p.m. ET. The CFTC holds its first innovation committee meeting tomorrow. The CLARITY Act vote is set for Sept. 15.

Stocks10d ago

Context Is The Competitive Advantage AI Models Can't Buy

Icertis's product chief argues enterprise AI value is moving from model access to operational context. The column maps which software layer captures value.