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Businesses may begin charging more for services as gasoline prices continue to climb, according to an ABC30 report. Higher fuel costs raise expenses for companies that rely on transportation, and some owners say price increases may be needed to keep up. Consumers could feel the effect across deliveries, repairs and other services.

Valor, a minerals processing startup, has hired a former vice president of engineering from battery recycling company Redwood Materials. The move signals Valor's intent to scale its processing technology with experienced leadership from the battery supply chain sector, and comes as competition for talent in critical minerals and recycling intensifies.

Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices has agreed to acquire World Labs, the artificial intelligence startup founded by AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li, in a deal valued at $8.2 billion. The acquisition marks a major move by AMD to expand beyond chips into AI technology, and news of the agreement with the company led by one of the field's most prominent researchers is drawing wide attention in business and tech circles.

Comedian Andrew Schulz has been cast in 'Miami Vice '85', Universal's new take on the classic crime series, joining Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler. The casting pairs a well-known stand-up comic with two major film stars in a high-profile reboot, drawing attention from both film and comedy audiences.

The Wall Street Journal published its latest Financial Services Roundup, a recurring Market Talk feature collecting the day's notable commentary on finance, markets and banking. The roundup distills analyst and trader remarks into short items for busy financial professionals, and circulates via the paper's markets feed.

Indian space regulator IN-SPACe has introduced a 'Satellite-as-a-Service' framework governing how Indian satellite operators can host payloads from Indian and foreign customers. The rules are expected to open the door for overseas agencies and companies to fly instruments on Indian spacecraft, expanding commercial opportunities for the country's growing private space sector.

Startup PrismML has adapted its small language models to run on smart glasses powered by Qualcomm chips, allowing on-device AI without cloud connections. The company says its broader mission is open-weight AI that runs directly on devices, making better use of the computing power people already carry. The move highlights growing interest in efficient, hardware-friendly AI for wearables.

The US Secret Service is facing questions over whether agency funding was used for White House renovation work. Lawmakers and watchdogs are seeking details on how the money was allocated and whether the spending was appropriate for an agency tasked with protective duties. No full accounting of the funds has been made public yet, and the scope of the renovations involved remains unclear.

Bank employees in India are preparing a three-day strike from September 28 to 30, raising concerns about disruptions to everyday banking. Coverage explains what services could be hit: UPI payments, ATM withdrawals, cheque clearing and in-branch services. Customers are being advised to plan cash needs and payments ahead of the strike dates, and discussion is focused on how badly routine transactions may be affected.

Centage has announced the launch of an 'FP&A as a Service' offering aimed at mid-market finance teams, according to a press release. The product is designed to give smaller finance departments access to financial planning and analysis capabilities. Details on pricing, features and customer reception have not yet been widely reported.

The Philippine Senate is holding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte, with proceedings opening on September 23, 2026. The trial has drawn large public attention, with hundreds of thousands of people following the Senate's official broadcast of the proceedings. Sara Duterte, daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, faces impeachment charges, making this a landmark political and constitutional moment in the Philippines.

The Service de police de la ville de Québec issued a public warning about pickpockets operating in the area. Local media, including the Beauce-based outlet Ma Beauce, relayed the advisory, urging residents and visitors to stay alert and protect their belongings in crowded places.

A former Meta employee laid off in May has written about supporting a family after losing the job, saying preparation made the experience manageable. The worker shared practical steps for getting ready for layoffs, offering advice to others in the tech industry who fear similar cuts. The account resonates amid ongoing job cuts at major technology companies.

A new report highlighted by InvestmentNews finds that most business owners want integrated advice covering their finances and operations together, but almost half are not receiving it. The finding points to a gap between what small business clients expect from advisers and the fragmented service many actually get, prompting discussion in the financial advice industry about how firms should restructure their offerings.

Northern Michigan University held an investiture service event dedicated to Civil War veterans, commemorating those who served in the conflict. Details about the ceremony's program, participants and timing were not immediately available beyond the announcement itself, but the event reflects ongoing local efforts to mark the service of Union soldiers and keep Civil War history in public memory in the region.

Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, is set to launch in Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to a report by Telecompaper. The move would bring high-speed satellite connectivity to the Balkan country, where coverage and speeds have traditionally lagged behind parts of Western Europe. Details on pricing and the exact launch date have not yet been announced.

BermudAir is launching a seasonal route connecting Newark with South Caicos in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The new service gives travellers from the New York area a direct option to the smaller, quieter Caicos island, which is less developed than Providenciales. Details on start dates and flight frequency have not been widely reported, but the announcement is drawing attention in the travel trade as Caribbean seasonal capacity expands for the coming season.

Ample Entertainment has appointed Brian Dale as Senior Vice President of Digital Content. The move signals the production company's push to expand its digital slate, with Dale expected to oversee digital content strategy and development. The appointment was reported by industry outlet Señal News, though further details about Dale's remit or prior role were not provided.

YR Fitness, a gym equipment supplier, plans to broaden its one-stop gym solutions by adding design and fit-out services for fitness facilities. The move would let clients handle equipment supply, gym layout planning and interior fit-out through a single provider, streamlining the process of opening or upgrading a gym.

Investors are weighing Advanced Micro Devices against SK Hynix as technology picks for 2026, in a comparison published by The Motley Fool. AMD remains a central name in AI-focused chips, while SK Hynix benefits from surging demand for HBM memory used in data centers. The debate highlights competing ways to bet on the AI hardware boom.

Apple senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federighi has appeared in a video discussing how the company helps developers make the most of the iPhone, covering the tools and resources Apple provides for building apps. The remarks underline Apple's ongoing push to keep its app ecosystem thriving around the iPhone lineup.

Google Fiber's gFiber has broken ground on its network buildout in Georgetown, with plans to begin offering service in 2027. The announcement marks the start of construction for high-speed fiber internet in the area. Coverage so far is limited to the groundbreaking news, and reactions are minimal, with the story circulating mainly in local news outlets.