The Wealthiest States, Anthropic Researcher Warnings and More of Today’s Top Money News

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Hello, everyone! We’re back again with our daily rundown of some of the top financial stories out there. If I seem overly excited, it’s because there was a little nip in the air this morning and NFL football starts tonight. These things make me happy. But enough about my life — here’s the news.

The Big Lead: 10 Wealthiest States in America by Household Net Worth

Where you live can have a big impact on your overall net worth. Different states have varying local job markets, economies, cost of living and taxes, which can affect your ability to accumulate wealth. Here’s a look at the states where households have the highest net worths.

Business Spotlight: Anthropic

A top safety researcher at Anthropic has issued a stark warning: He believes there is a greater than 10% chance that AI “could kill all humans” within the next decade based on current advancements. Evan Hubinger shared his concerns on X, on the heels of another researcher resigning from Anthropic due to similar fears. Read the full story here.

Travel Deals: 5 Warm-Weather Beach Trips You Can Book This Fall for Up To 34% Less

Traveling to popular beach destinations during the summer often means you’re hit with peak pricing, but if you wait to book until the fall, you can benefit from “shoulder season” discounts while the weather is still warm. Here are five places where lower rates and smaller crowds make an off-season getaway especially appealing.

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