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Manchester United v Brighton, Coventry v Aston Villa and more, Carabao Cup clockwatch – live

⚽ Live updates from four third-round matches ⚽ Manchester United shocked as JJ Gabriel asks to leave ⚽ Get in touch! Email Will with any thoughts The constant rollercoaster that is Manchester United Football Club is making a detour to the Carabao Cup in the latest attempt to kickstart their domestic season.

Sunderland v AZ, Milan v Benfica and more: Europa League clockwatch – live

⚽ Live updates from the 8pm BST kick-offs ⚽ European roundup: Inter roar back to beat Udinese ⚽ Get in touch! Email Niall with any thoughts Sunderland’s only previous European campaign came in 1973-74, when they balanced a Division Two campaign with fixtures against Hungary’s Vasas and Sporting of Portugal, whose players spent…

Coventry vs Aston Villa team news LIVE!

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Live updates, commentary as Verstappen faces go-karters in epic Silverstone challenge

Follow live updates of Formula 1 star Max Verstappen take on 100 drivers starting from the back of the grid.

CFTC and SEC Double Down on Crypto After Clarity Act Defeat

Michael Selig and Paul Atkins pledged to use their agencies’ existing powers to provide crypto regulatory certainty after the Senate failed to advance the bill.

Everton vs Wolves team news LIVE!

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Bears beat Essex to go top of Division One

Warwickshire wrap up a two-day win over Essex to go top of the County Championship table and boost their title hopes.

Hackers Hijack HBO Max’s Reddit Account to Spread Crypto-Stealing Malware

Attackers ran 108 malicious ads through the streaming service’s verified account, directing users to fake software downloads.

Yorkshire v Somerset, Sussex v Notts and more: County Championship cricket, day two – live

All the latest updates from around the grounds Middlesex chair Sykes to resign | Email Tanya Look away, and Cliff has another, a searing ball which spits and Leach gets an edge through to Bairstow. Somerset 86 for eight and floundering after a pretty catastrophic first 25 minutes.

Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices

Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT and others to control connected devices, review camera summaries and access smart home activity using natural language.

'It's a miracle' - fireball crash victim Millroy praises rescuer Hartog

British racing driver Ollie Millroy says it is a "miracle I'm alive" after fellow driver Loek Hartog "did everything right" when saving him from his blazing car.

WTI pulls back below $100 as Saudi Arabia steps up efforts to restore Oil flows

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil falls on Wednesday as Saudi Arabia steps up efforts to restore flows through its East-West pipeline, which was damaged by a drone attack last week.

Lessons from a lost season: What the Mets learned in 2026

Despite an astronomical payroll, the Mets won't be playing in October ... again.

How Verstappen's karting years made an F1 champion -- and prepared him for a new test

Max Verstappen tells ESPN's Laurence Edmondson how his karting roots shaped his F1 career and prepared him for the Max vs 100 challenge.

Can an amateur really beat Verstappen in a go-kart race?

ESPN's Nate Saunders is one of 100 amateur go-karters taking on four-time world champion Max Verstappen on Wednesday, live on Disney+. Here, he previews the event.

Girls creator Lena Dunham welcomes baby girl delivered via surrogate

Writer and actor, 40, had long struggled with endometriosis before undergoing total hysterectomy at age 31 Lena Dunham has welcomed her first child with her husband, Luis Felber, via surrogate. The 40-year-old writer and actor, known for her creation of and role in the HBO television series Girls, revealed her daughter’s birth…

A hockey team coming to Austin or Houston? What you need to know about NHL expansion

A 33rd team could begin play in the coming seasons -- with its home rink in the Lone Star State.

Ed Sheeran wants to stay out of politics. By quitting his tour, his support acts have exposed the hollowness of neutrality

By standing behind support act Macklemore, who was removed from the tour for his vocal support of Palestine, these artists are demonstrating the self-sacrifice necessary to stand against those crushing free speech In a statement about Macklemore being dropped from his US stadium tour for making pro-Palestinian comments, Ed…

African greats inspired by the potential of Nairobi 2029

Some of Africa's great track and field stars expect the decision to award Kenya the 2029 World Athletics Championships to inspire the next generation.

Mbappe, Vini and Konate cover up Real's message of support for Ceuta

Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.

Aave plans Avalanche RWA hub with Tether’s USA₮

Aave has announced an Avalanche credit hub that will let institutions borrow USA₮ against tokenized assets as the RWA market exceeds $51 billion and Avalanche hosts more than $3.4 billion of the assets. Aave RWA Hub will turn tokenized assets…

'It's my scar, not yours' - Tuchel defends World Cup semi-final subs

Thomas Tuchel has passionately defended his controversial defensive substitutions during England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.

Solana treasury giant DeFi Development opens $300M CHAD offering backed by a massive 13% dividend catch

The company can sell up to 30 million shares, while actual proceeds and the SOL allocation remain undetermined.

Gray sacked by Hibs after six league games

Hibernian sack head coach David Gray six games into the Scottish Premiership season, ending the former captain's 12-year stay at Easter Road.

Zuckerberg Pushes Back on Coordinated AI Slowdown, Says Labs Can Act Alone

Meta’s CEO says competition and potential liability give AI developers reasons to prioritize safety, citing the company’s decision to delay Muse.

Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork in one interface

Anthropic is initially releasing these features to Pro and Max plan subscribers.

Fantasy football buzz: The players to stash for your bench after Week 1

Tristan H. Cockcroft identifies the players to stash on fantasy benches if you ran into bad luck Week 1.

Facts vs. Feelings: What eight notable Week 1 performances mean for Week 2

You may have mixed feelings about these Week 1 performances, but let the facts guide you to wise Week 2 decisions.

Bitcoin cannot activate any soft forks for now, Drivechain creator says

Bitcoin has failed to activate every proposed soft fork since Taproot went live in 2021, leading Drivechain creator Paul Sztorc to argue that the network cannot approve any such upgrade for the foreseeable future. Paul Sztorc, CEO of LayerTwo Labs…

Welcome to the Bottom 10, home of lame Ducks and busted losing streaks

Strange happenings continue in college football, where long losing streaks have become a winning formula.

Hibernian sack Gray amid winless run

Hibernian have sacked head coach David Gray with the club ninth in the Scottish Premiership.

U. S. House's tax committee advances crypto tax bill in wake of Clarity Act loss

The Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act would ease complicated tax burdens for everyday use of cryptocurrencies, though Trump's industry ties spurred some pushback.

New Zealand Dollar steadies against US Dollar as markets await Fed decision

NZD/USD trades around 0.5755 at the time of writing on Wednesday, virtually unchanged on the day after rebounding from an over two-month low at 0.5737.

XRPL proved it can handle over 3,000 transactions, but the traffic was entirely synthetic

The ledger cleared consensus, but 2,000 one-drop payments from 20 accounts and tiny fee burn limit the adoption case.

How Jared Kushner is mixing U. S. diplomacy with his billion-dollar business

The New Yorker 's Dexter Filkins says while Trump's son-in-law is a U. S.

Arsenal latest: Merino sees similarities to Lamine Yamal with Dowman

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Olney: MLB teams with potential managerial and front office changes on the horizon

From skippers possibly managing their final games to front office execs facing uncertainty, we break down a number of looming decisions.

The biggest success -- and biggest disappointment -- for all 30 MLB teams

Whether your favorite team is headed to October or headed home, all clubs have had something go right ... and wrong.

I caught a TD pass from Dak: 9 stories as Prescott nears Romo's Cowboys record

Prescott needs four TDs to pass Tony Romo in the record book, so we sought the best moments from those who are helping him make history.

LSU's Umanmielen served court papers from Ole Miss suit ahead of showdown

The LSU-Ole Miss rivalry took another dramatic turn Tuesday when Tigers star defensive end Princewill Umanmielen was served with court papers related to the Rebels' lawsuit against him, according to court records.

Colts WR Allen charged in OWI case, faces two misdemeanors

Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was formally charged with two misdemeanor drunken driving charges on Wednesday.

Alonso hits 300th HR at Citi Field; ensuing curtain call 'crazy to me,' says Manaea

Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team that earned a curtain call, and Coby Mayo's inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the Mets.

Horns' Manning apologizes for 'insensitive' reaction to violent AI video

Texas QB Arch Manning has apologized for an "insensitive comment" about an AI-generated video that depicted coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN's Holly Rowe.

Knicks agree to deal with vet free agent Konchar

John Konchar agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Knicks, agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN on Tuesday night.

Celtics' George ready to prove self in wake of controversial trade

Paul George acknowledged Celtics fans' angst toward the trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for him, saying it's understandable.

Sources: Campbell, 1st woman to coach full time in NHL, among Devils hires

The Devils are hiring former Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell as manager of player development and longtime Panthers executive Bryan McCabe as vice president of prospect personnel, sources told ESPN.

WTA Finals head to Charlotte in 2027 to start 3-year run

The WTA Finals are moving to Charlotte, North Carolina, starting in 2027, with the tour's headquarters also relocating there from St. Petersburg, Florida.

📈 NFL Power Rankings: Stacking every team through one week of games

Who are the top teams ahead of Week 2? Plus, we highlight a standout newcomer from each roster.

Anchorage expands institutional custody to Etherlink, tokenized uranium

Anchorage Digital Bank added custody support for Etherlink and several Etherlink-based assets, including xU3O8, a token representing physical uranium.

Resident Evil review – Zach Cregger’s rebooted action horror is a wild rollercoaster ride

The Weapons director delivers a seat-edge thriller with a standout lead performance from Austin Abrams as an everyman navigating chaos Typically horror fans react to blatant on-screen stupidity with vocal derision. Don’t go in there!

‘They are very similar’: Arsenal’s Dowman reminds Merino of Lamine Yamal

Teenager continues development with two goals at Ipswich Merino: ‘He is a big talent and we have to take care of him’ Mikel Merino says Max Dowman reminds him of Lamine Yamal after the Arsenal prodigy continued his development by scoring twice in his side’s 4-2 win against Ipswich . Dowman, who has been given a host of…

3 new ways we're improving Search profiles for publishers

Search profile updates help publishers better highlight their content and connect with their audiences.

Hear why Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak says the screen era is ending at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

At this year's Disrupt, Neuralink's co-founder Max Hodak will present a vision for screen-free interfaces that can even offer medical help. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.

How Fortell is using AI (and $163M) to crack a hearing aid monopoly

“Why do I have to beg my grandparents to put on their hearing aids, but no one has ever needed to ask me to put on my glasses?” That’s the question that drove Matthew de Jonge to spend six years building Fortell, an AI hearing aid startup that recently raised $163 million from the likes of Founders Fund, Thrive Capital, and…

Annie Dillard, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, dies at 81

Dillard's work was characterized by spare prose and a deep connection to nature. She is best known for Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, An American Childhood, The Maytrees and The Writing Life.

Ondo becomes first tokenization firm on DTCC Fund/SERV

Ondo Finance has become the first tokenization company to enter DTCC’s Fund/SERV network, connecting its regulated U. S.

Coinbase faces greater fallout from CLARITY Act setback: Saxo

A strategist at the Danish bank said Coinbase has more at stake in the CLARITY setback because its trading business is directly exposed to US market-structure rules.

Bitcoin ETFs Had Their Worst Day Since June Following Failed Clarity Act Vote

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP ETFs shed roughly $593 million combined Tuesday, their heaviest single-day drawdown since June.

What next for Gabriel and Man Utd?

On the night JJ Gabriel was supposed to become Manchester United's youngest player in history, the scramble is on to persuade him not to quit.

Cardano fees covered just 0.7% of staking rewards as transactions fall 72%

Leios can add capacity, but Cardano still needs enough paying demand to close a roughly 150-fold gap.

Kate Atkinson's latest historical escape is to a festival most Americans haven't heard of

The new novel centers on the Festival of Britain, a quirky real-life carnival designed to elevate the British people's spirits after the devastation of World War II.

Soccer should learn from the NFL to fix the mess that VAR has created

Is it time to give the VAR the red card, or does soccer actually need the red flag? The Manchester derby controversy could have been avoided with an on-field challenge.

Furious fans, peeved parents and side gigs: Why would anyone want to be a ref?

Whether they're officiating the Premier League or under-12s, referees are often the least popular people on the pitch. So why do they do it?

The Pound sells its own inflation spike ahead of a Fed hike

The British Pound (GBP) trades just above 1.3450 on Wednesday, down 23 pips, after a morning that ran in two directions. It climbed into the August inflation release at 06:00 GMT, spiked on it, then spent six hours handing the move back and another 30 pips with it.

Bitcoin awaits Fed rate decision below $76K as analysis discounts ‘dovish surprise’ odds

Bitcoin price support materialized around $68,000 as markets saw a 93% chance of the Fed hiking rates by 0.25% on Wednesday.

Why Thrive, Founders Fund, and Antonio Gracias are betting on hearing aids

“Why do I have to beg my grandparents to put on their hearing aids, but no one has ever needed to ask me to put on my glasses?” That’s the question that drove Matthew de Jonge to spend six years building Fortell, an AI hearing aid startup that recently raised $163 million from the likes of Founders Fund, Thrive Capital, and…

May Mobility is going public in a $1.4B SPAC deal

The deal could net the asset-light robotaxi company more than $300 million in funding.

Hamas’ military wing told donors to avoid Binance. Use Bybit, OKX and others instead

Hamas’ military wing advised donors not to use Binance to handle funds but rather to use Bybit, OKX, Kast and Redotpay, according to recent U. S.

NFL Week 2 insider notebook: Latest buzz on QB1 uncertainty, plus the Rams' and Chargers' rough starts

We have the latest on three teams dealing with QB injuries, where the Rams and Chargers stand after bad Week 1 losses and more.

Edgar Barrera leads 2026 Latin Grammys with 10 nominations

The Latin Recording Academy announced on Wednesday the nominees for the 27th Latin Grammy Awards. The ceremony will be held on 12 November at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Edgar Barrera leads the 2026 Latin Grammys with ten nominations

The Latin Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 27th Latin Grammys. The ceremony will take place on 12 November at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Burnham warns of ‘difficult decisions’ in budget as inflation rises to 3.1%

PM rejects claim he leads a ‘tax-and-spend’ government, as Bank of England prepares for interest rates decision Andy Burnham has said “difficult decisions” will need to be taken in next month’s budget after a rise in energy prices triggered by the Iran war drove UK inflation above 3%. In a fresh blow for living standards amid…

What happens when neutrinos swap identities inside a supernova?

Identity-fluid particles may carry some energy out, leading to direct collapse.

Dow Jones Industrial Average huddles ahead of Fed action

The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades just above 52,100 and has spent the Wednesday morning going nowhere, on the day the Federal Reserve (Fed) is expected to raise its rate for the first time since 2023. That is not indifference.

Euro: Consolidation with downside risks against US Dollar – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the Euro (EUR) is consolidating in a tight range around the mid-1.15s as markets await the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC).

The secret of Mozart’s genius unlocked – has a teenager succeeded where generations of musicologists have failed?

US student Linus Chen-Plotkin has analysed music by four canonical composers looking for patterns. Turns out Mozart’s music moves in the least predictable way It’s a question that has taxed musical thinkers for centuries: just what is it about one composer’s music that makes it more distinctive than anyone else’s?

Saylor says stalled CLARITY Act could boost Bitcoin activity

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has predicted that the CLARITY Act’s 49-50 Senate defeat could send more capital toward Bitcoin as U. S.

'Let's go, let's go' - inside catastrophic derby VAR mistake

The controversy surrounding the VAR decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby has rumbled on for days, so what led to the error?

Fitzpatrick not '100% comfortable' with tour finals in Dubai

Matt Fitzpatrick says he is not "100% comfortable" with the prospect of travelling to Dubai for the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in November when he is due to be defending champion.

Matt Fitzpatrick casts doubt on Dubai title defence over fears about conflict

World No 4 may snub World Tour Championship ‘I’m not comfortable playing in the Middle East’ Matt Fitzpatrick, the world No 4, has admitted to reservations over appearing at the DP World Tour’s end‑of‑season events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai because of the conflict in the Middle East. The Englishman, who is due to defend the DP…

US Dollar: Fed repricing risk caps downside – Rabobank

Rabobank’s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley notes the US Dollar (USD) has outperformed G10 peers on expectations the Fed will deliver around 100 bps of tightening over 12 months, but warns this may be excessive.

NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 Delivers Leading Performance in MLPerf Inference v6.1 Debut

System performance, efficient infrastructure scaling and continuous software optimization are key levers that determine AI inference economics. Higher system performance means more tokens generated, resulting in higher revenue.

‘Godfather of AI’ says tech regulation is nearing Covid-style pivot moment

Safety crisis makes it more likely that governments will be spurred into action, says Yoshua Bengio Concerns over AI safety are reaching a point where governments realise they must act to protect the public, similarly to in the Covid pandemic, according to one of the “godfathers” of the technology. Yoshua Bengio said recent…

5 things to know about teens' views on AI today

Findings from our research with RXN Group show teens are thoughtful and curious about AI.

WTA reveals new Finals host from 2027 with aim of 'Super Bowl for women's sports'

The WTA Finals will be staged in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States from 2027.

Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia’s Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life. Nvidia's Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.

Crypto Long & Short: Six signs a crypto winter is ending

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Crypto Long & Short: Six signs a crypto winter is ending”.

Circle Launches Arc Mainnet With BlackRock, DTCC and Visa as Validators

The Layer 1 network’s validator set is permissioned, and Circle has minted 10 billion ARC tokens without committing to publicly launch them.

British Pound: BoE repricing risk grows – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes GBP/USD is trading heavy near its 200-day moving average as United Kingdom (UK) gilts stabilize. August Consumer Price Index (CPI) slightly exceeded the Bank of England's (BoE) projections, but he still expects the BoE to hold rates at 3.75%.

Australian Dollar holds ground as Fed decision looms

AUD/USD trades in a narrow range on Wednesday as investors hold back from taking strong positions ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement. At the time of writing, AUD/USD trades around 0.7134, little changed on the day.

Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches

The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

macOS 27 Golden Gate: The Ars Technica review

It's both a "Snow Leopard update" and a major leap for Apple Intelligence.

Google says some Pixel phone owners were hacked in zero-day attacks

The Pixel phone maker said there are indications that a bug in the phone's modem "may be under limited, targeted exploitation."

Canadian Dollar: BoC hawkish tilt and key levels – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report USD/CAD is steady near 1.39 as markets await the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) summary of deliberations. They note the BoC is likely to sound more hawkish after firmer inflation data and still-accommodative policy.

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Celebrated playwright and novelist Bonnie Greer dies aged 77

Greer was known for incisive TV and radio appearances and for her novels, plays and essays which delved into politics, culture and identity.

Rankings for Week 2

Weekly composite ranks for each position in PPR and IDP formats, as well as Eric Karabell's superflex ranks.

AI Pause Would Help Dominant Firms, Not Safety, Think Tank Warns

Cato favors voluntary safeguards, while Block Chairman Jack Dorsey backs independent testing and narrowly justified restrictions.

Payward plans to offer U. S. clients onchain perpetual futures on Hyperliquid

Leveraging its $550 million acquisition of Bitnomial, Payward aims to become the first registered U. S.

Amazon gives its workers a raise of $1 per hour

Amazon's investment in these raises comes out to over $1.5 billion, or about 0.06% of its $2.68 trillion market cap.

Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

UK opens a major loophole for stablecoin payments while clamping down on crypto lending

Routine transfers and cash exchanges could qualify, while return-right lending, crypto swaps and continuing custody remain potentially regulated.

Source: Depleted Chargers adding Valdes-Scantling to practice squad

The Los Angeles Chargers, depleted at receiver after a loss to the Arizona Cardinals, are signing Marquez Valdes-Scantling, 31, to its practice squad, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, adding a veteran who was a 2018 fifth-round choice from USF.

Brewers secure fourth straight NL Central title as Miz delivers again

The Brewers won their fourth straight National League Central title after the second-place Cubs lost to Atlanta on Tuesday night.

Ducks sign Gauthier for 6 years; deal worth $13.5M AAV, source says

After creating salary-cap space with the release of Chris Kreider, the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday signed Cutter Gauthier to a six-year contract, with GM Pat Verbeek saying in a statement that the 22-year-old left wing is "a major part of our young core."

‘Very authoritarian, very brutal’: three decades after the UK’s anti-rave crackdown, why is France doing the same?

With tear gas, grenades and a new law, French authorities are targeting unlicensed music gatherings. Those in the rave scene explore the parallels with the UK in the 90s When Spiral Tribe fled England in 1992, they left behind an indelible mark on rave history.

Threads’ new features let podcasters promote shows and reach listeners

Threads is rolling out new tools for podcasters, including profile cards, episode links, transcripts, guest tags, posting reminders, and audience insights, as Meta looks to make the X rival a bigger hub for podcast promotion and discussion.

Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments

The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

The world’s best racing driver is about to race 100 karts at once

Red Bull, Disney+, and ESPN are streaming the race at noon Eastern today.

United Kingdom: BoE hold view reinforced – Nomura

Nomura’s Global Markets Research team, including Josie Anderson, George Buckley and Andrzej Szczepaniak, notes that UK CPI data for August came in broadly as expected, with headline inflation at 3.1% and core and services measures unchanged.

Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed

Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and don't miss a moment of the ultimate startup pitch competition.

Previously unseen drawings by Moomins author Tove Jansson to go on show in London

Exclusive: Exhibition focussing on Finnish writer and artist’s illustrations will include original art from her first Moomins book The Moomin books about lovable trolls with hippopotamus snouts who live in harmony with nature are a global publishing phenomenon, having sold up to 30m copies since the Finnish artist and writer…

What's gone wrong for Chelsea talent Kendry Paez?

Kendry Paez was one of the world's best young talents when Chelsea signed him as a 16-year-old. Three years later, he's playing for the Under-21s.

Lawmakers target Flock cameras with a threat to highway funding

A bipartisan bill would restrict Flock cameras to a handful of public safety uses.

Chancellor announces Bank of England appointments

His Majesty the King and the Chancellor have appointed three new non-executive directors to the Bank of England’s Court of Directors

What does the future hold for Knicks, Spurs, Thunder and every NBA team? We stacked all 30

How does your team look in 2026-27? What about in 2029?

Statement on Proposals to Rescind Rule 14a-8, Amend Rule 14a-4, and Modernize Proxy Solicitation

SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins

A Proposal on Proposals: Remarks on the Proposals to Rescind Rule 14a-8 and Modernize Proxy Solicitation Rules

Commissioner Hester M. Peirce

US July business inventories +0.8% vs +0.3% expected

Prior was 0.0% Retail inventories vs -0.5% prior This is a low-tier indicator but it's an important one for GDP and this biases Q3 to the upside. Expect to see GDP trackers climb after this number and the earlier retail sales report.

Statement on the Proposed Rescission of Rule 14a-8 and Proposed Proxy Solicitation Modernization

Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda

A naked performance artist in the garden with her mum: Rona Bar and Ofek Avshalom’s best photograph

‘Lois and her mother Carey are artists and their house is full of art, which seems to spill out of them. The way they express their Judaism was something we hadn’t encountered before’ This photograph is of Lois and Carey, who we found while looking for subjects for our project Proof of Existence .

Smile at Last review – photo-love-story style parable of a teen abandoned at a tough Soviet youth facility

With handheld camerawork, this unsentimental rite of passage film follows Mari, who tries to escape from a residential home in Estonia This intriguing 1985 film from Estonia uses nonprofessionals and handheld camerawork, which brings faces looming up to the screen. It is directed by Leida Laius and Arvo Iho and based on the YA…

Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears

Doorbell firm aims to replace WhatsApp or Facebook groups with platform where people can post about safety or lost pets Amazon’s doorbell camera maker Ring is to launch its Neighbours community app in the UK in an attempt to supplant neighbourhood WhatsApp or Facebook groups. The service is intended as a modern equivalent of a…

Charlotte to host WTA Finals from 2027

The WTA Finals will take place in the American city of Charlotte from 2027 on a three-year deal.

NAHB Housing market index for September 32 vs 34 estimate

Prior month 35 US homebuilder confidence weakened more than expected in September: NAHB Housing Market Index: 32 vs 34 expected. Prior 35 September components compared with August: Current sales conditions: 35 vs 39 Sales expectations for the next six months: 37 vs 43 Traffic of prospective buyers: 23 vs 23 Builder confidence…

SEC Proposes Rescission of Shareholder Proposal Rule and Reforms to Proxy Solicitation Process

The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed to rescind Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which exceeds the scope of the Commission's statutory authority and intrudes into matters of state law. The Commission outlined…

Federal Reserve set to raise interest rate as dot plot takes center stage

The United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday, following another pivotal meeting that could provide key insights into the monetary policy outlook heading into the end of the year.

Blockchain finance platform Theo launches tokenized silver backed by $40 million in active leases

The onchain finance platform said thSLVR allows investors to retain exposure to silver while earning income from lending the metal to institutional borrowers.

A LatAm telecom operator is putting part of its finances on Avalanche

Led by former IBM Blockchain partner Jules Miller, Iris is helping Bolivia's VIVA use stablecoins for settlement, dollar reserves and new financial services without replacing its existing telecom systems.

Boost your holiday sales with these agentic commerce updates

Help boost holiday sales with agentic commerce updates and product feed best practices from Google.

Rethink 2026

At Rethink 2026, we’re helping marketers prepare for the holiday season with new ways to connect with customers and boost ROI.

3 days left to exhibit: Get your brand in front of VCs and high-value leads at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Three days left.

HYPE price falls 7.5% as Supertrend turns bearish

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token fell about 7.5% over the past week, retreating from $83.55 to around $78.70 as legal concerns and weaker technical momentum weighed on its recent rally. HYPE price retreats from record high Hyperliquid (HYPE) price traded near $78.70…

Eurozone: Manufacturing outlook steadies as year-end hopes build – ING

ING’s Bert Colijn notes that Eurozone industrial production slipped by 0.1% in both June and July, leaving output broadly unchanged from a year earlier. He highlights resilience in capital goods and energy, but continued weakness in consumer-focused sectors, especially non-durable goods.

Bevan to play at fly-half in Wales' WXV opener

Keira Bevan is to switch half-back roles after being selected to play at 10 for Wales' WXV opener against South Africa in Cardiff on Friday.

Winter Olympic venues confirmed with events in two countries

The sporting venues for the 2030 Winter Games are confirmed, with events to be held in Lyon and the French Alps - except speed skating, which will take place in the Netherlands.

Tributes paid to Catherine Ringer, singer of Les Rita Mitsouko

Catherine Ringer died at 68 from cancer on 14 September. Since then, artists, politicians and cultural figures have paid tribute to the voice and freedom of the music icon.

European Union invites Canada to become first ever ‘associate member’

Commission president says EU must ‘urgently reimagine our partnerships’ as she makes unprecedented offer Canada has been invited to become the first “associate member” of the EU by the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen. In an unprecedented offer, von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the EU and Canada “see the…

Euro trades cautiously against US Dollar ahead of expected Fed rate hike

EUR/USD consolidates losses on Wednesday as traders avoid taking strong directional positions ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement.

'Starship Troopers' director confirms Donald Trump's space uniforms are Nazi-inspired

“I don’t know if this president is aware that the movie says these [characters] are fascists without knowing that they’re fascists. That’s the point,” said Paul Verhoeven, the director of 'Starship Troopers' - which was the direct reference cited by Trump when posting about Space Force uniforms.

Unlocking the Trillion-Token Era: B. AI’s Global Settlement Layer for the Agent Economy

Summary: Positioned squarely between foundation models and AI agents, B. AI is integrating compute routing, decentralized settlement, and full-stack agent infrastructure to establish itself as an undoubted spearhead in AI infrastructure.

Rocchio's heroics in 9th rescue Guardians, doom Taylor, White Sox again

Brayan Rocchio walked off the White Sox with a two-out, two-strike base hit down the left-field line that plated two runs and turned a 6-5 deficit into a 7-6 Cleveland win Tuesday night.

Silver price rebounds ahead of expected Fed rate hike, Warsh press conference

Silver (XAG/USD) rebounds on Wednesday and trades around $64.00 per troy ounce at the time of writing, up 1.32% on the day.

Seven things Solak thinks -- including that Houston's offense could be decent

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Reform-linked thinktank ‘to call for big tax cuts for the rich’

Centre for a Better Britain will urge abolishing inheritance tax and phasing out capital gains tax, report says A thinktank linked to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is preparing an influential policy plan that is reportedly going to call for substantial tax cuts for the rich. The Centre for a Better Britain (CFABB) is due to publish…

How are rising prices affecting you? NPR wants to know

Inflation, gasoline prices and the cost of living are top of mind in the election season. How are higher costs shaping the way you live?

Circle Arc mainnet launches with USDC gas

Circle has launched the public mainnet of Arc on Sept. 16, bringing its USDC-powered Layer 1 blockchain online with institutional validators, more than 20 fiat stablecoins and tokenized funds available from launch.

Vymopay: The no-KYC alternative to crypto exchange custody

Most people searching for a no-kyc crypto exchange alternative are not looking for less compliance, they are looking for less exposure. Less counterparty risk.

UK rents accelerate, as average London house price falls £19,000 below peak – business live

Soaring motor fuel costs have pushed UK inflation to a five-month high in August Full story: UK inflation rises to 3.1% as motor fuel prices jump by almost a quarter Worryingly, the cost of goods produced by UK factories rose at a faster rate in August too. Producer output prices – or the cost of goods at the ‘factory gate’…

US Dollar: Fed pricing creates asymmetric risks – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad says the US Dollar (USD) remains supported by energy-driven risk aversion ahead of the FOMC decision.

The Soprano: A magical evening of opera with acclaimed Greek singer Christina Poulitsi

For many years, Christina Poulitsi has turned heads in the world of opera, stunning audiences with her incredible performances, but a chance to perform at The Chios Festival was also a unique chance for the soprano to pay tribute to the legendary Greek singer Maria Callas.

Revolut ID thefts highlight KYC’s dangers: Here’s how to fix it

Zero-knowledge technology could let companies verify who you are without storing your identity documents. So why isn’t it already standard practice?

Bitcoin Core 32 adds faster validation and fee changes

Bitcoin Core 32.0 entered final testing with mempool-aware fee estimates, faster block validation and security fixes before an Oct. 10 target.

SK Hynix reportedly in talks with Intel to build memory chips in US

SK Hynix told TechCrunch the company hasn't finalized any plans or arrangements yet.

Why are two college football teams playing at Wembley on Saturday?

Kansas are taking on Arizona State in the Union Jack Classic, with 60,000 and noisy fans expected at Wembley By No Helmets Required Follow No Helmets Required on Facebook

Celsius sues BitMEX for $495 million just 11 days before exchange shutdown

Celsius Network’s bankruptcy estate has sued BitMEX over a 2020 liquidation cascade it says cost more than 6,360 Bitcoin. The complaint, filed Sept.

Bank of England: Hawkish hold risks and November hike – MUFG

MUFG’s Henry Cook expects the Bank of England to deliver a hawkish hold, with UK inflation driven higher by energy and headline CPI projected to exceed 4% after the January price cap reset.

Battle of Chile director Patricio Guzmán dies aged 85

Passionate documentary maker won international acclaim for unsparing but poetic films exploring the impact of the Pinochet regime in Chile Patricio Guzmán, the film-maker who chronicled Chile’s bloody 1970s political strife and its subsequent social and political turmoil in films such as The Battle of Chile and Nostalgia for…

Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar team news LIVE!

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FCA Guidance Lands Two Weeks Before UK Crypto Authorization Window Opens

Overseas firms serving UK retail customers need authorization too, and nobody trades under the new rules before October 2027.

Emerald AI, Google and NVIDIA Launch Alliance to Advance Flexible AI Data Centers

AI factories are the infrastructure of the intelligence era. Scaling them responsibly will depend as much on innovation across the grid as inside the data center.

Euro: Markets test ECB reaction function – Rabobank

Rabobank’s Senior Macro Strategist Bas van Geffen notes that EUR money markets now discount more than four additional European Central Bank (ECB) rate hikes beyond the two already delivered, as investors push expectations ahead of policymakers.

A stolen coin can be returned. A leaked identity cannot.

We keep building the honeypots, and we are about to hand the same architecture to billions of AI agents, writes Evin McMullen, CEO and co-founder of Billions.

Clean tech startup Fluxnium found a way to tap 50,000 years’ worth of nuclear fuel

Fluxnium's fibers can extract uranium directly from seawater, which has enough of the nuclear fuel to power thousands of generations.

Former Infosys chief’s AI startup nabs another $53M

The Palo Alto startup says it has landed multiple seven-figure enterprise contracts within months of launch.

Ethereum price recovery hinges on $2,526 breakout

Ethereum price rebounded toward $2,420 after a sharp sell-off, but weak capital flows and resistance near $2,465 leave ETH exposed to another correction. Ethereum price action today Ethereum (ETH) price was trading near $2,421 on Sep.

‘We thought death could do with a bit of dancing’: welcome to Sondering, the arts festival with its own funeral march

A brush with mortality inspired sisters Sophia and Camilla Minden to create a death-themed event featuring live bands, wild swimming … and an ‘emoshpit’ Raised in the Lake District on “music, moss and macaroni cheese,” Sophia and Camilla Minden were mindful of death from a very early age. The sisters shared a bed and played in…

United States Retail Sales rose by 1.2% MoM in August

Retail Sales in the United States increased to $773.9 billion in August, the US Census Bureau reported on Wednesday. This print represents a monthly gain of 1.2%, a reversal of the 0.5% contraction recorded in the previous month, and came in above market expectations (+0.8%).

Two Prime launches $10M-backed Bitcoin yield vault

Two Prime launched a Pareto WBTC lending vault targeting 1.5%–2% annual yields, backed by roughly $10 million of first-loss capital.

Bonnie Greer, writer and cultural commentator, dies aged 77

The British-American novelist and playwright who regularly appeared on current affairs shows will be remembered for her ‘warmth, humour and generosity’, says her husband The British-American novelist, playwright and commentator Bonnie Greer has died aged 77. In a statement, her husband David Hutchins said that she died on…

Nets' offseason and season preview: Can Brooklyn build on its young core?

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British Pound: Sterling stability challenged by narrowing carry – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank’s Shreyas Gopal notes that Bank of England (BoE) meetings have repeatedly seen early market speculation on tightening fade as decisions approach, keeping the Pound stable and EUR/GBP in a narrow range.

'Little pr*ck': Which celebrities are backing Macklemore and criticising Ed Sheeran?

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters has sent a message to “little prick” Ed Sheeran amid the Macklemore-Palestine row and Sheeran refusing to "take sides". Waters is not the only one speaking out...

Bernstein expects ‘aggressive’ rulemaking from SEC, CFTC, following CLARITY Act failure

Bernstein said the federal agencies will publish new regulations to compensate for the time lost negotiating the CLARITY Act, after its cloture vote failed on Tuesday.

Explained: Why is there a Monaco Sprint in 2027?

Craig Slater explains why Monaco has been chosen as a Sprint venue for the 2027 F1 season.

Canada Building permits for the month of July -17.3 vs -6.4% estimate

Prior month +18.3% revised to 18.5% Canada’s July building permits: Building permits MoM: -17.3% vs -6.4% expected. Prior +18.5% Total permit value: $12.2 billion, down $2.6 billion from June Constant-dollar permit value: -17.5% MoM and -2.2% YoY July sectors compared with June: Non-residential: -$1.9 billion to $5.0 billion…

Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI): +0.4% in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Unemployment Rate: 4.1% in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Payroll Employment: +162,000(p) in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.10(p) in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Producer Price Index - Final Demand…

US import and export prices are August 0.7% vs 0.4%. Export prices 0.6% vs 0.5% est.

Prior month import prices -0.3% revised from -0.4% Prior month export prices -1.4% US import and export prices for August: Import prices MoM: +0.7% vs +0.4% expected. Prior −0.3% Export prices MoM: +0.6% vs +0.5% expected.

US August advance retail sales +1.2% vs +0.8% expected

Prior was -0.6% (revised to -0.5%) Ex autos +1.4% vs +0.5% expected Prior ex-autos -0.3% (revised to -0.2%) Retail sales control group +1.4% vs +0.4% expected Prior control was -0.4% Ex autos and gas +1.2% vs -0.2% prior (revised to -0.3%) Retail sales y/y nominal 6.0% vs 5.01% prior This is a very strong report right down the…

US Dollar: Modestly bearish path under gridlock – TD Securities

TD Securities’ Jayati Bharadwaj expects a divided Congress to keep macro fundamentals as the main driver for FX, maintaining a modestly bearish view on the Dollar into year-end.

NHL superstar poll: Summer highlights, Texas expansion team names, fan culture

We asked a panel of stars at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour for their takes on a variety of hot topics.

KREMLIN malware uses Ethereum to update attack servers

KREMLIN malware uses malicious Chrome and Edge extensions plus Ethereum smart contracts, with Elastic tracing 1,515 infected hosts, mostly in Brazil.

British Pound extends losses against Euro with BoE decision in focus

EUR/GBP extends its recovery on Wednesday after bouncing from the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 0.8555 on Monday, its lowest level in two weeks.

World Grand Prix schedule confirmed as Littler looks to defend title

The World Grand Prix takes place at Leicester's Mattioli Arena, beginning on September 28, live on Sky Sports .

Morning Minute: Clarity Act Vote Falls Short as Democrats All Vote ‘No’

It should not have come as a surprise given the odds, but crypto majors, alts and memes all sold off anyway in the wake.

Bitcoin absorbs initial pre-Fed sell-off, leaving $70K as a critical test for Warsh’s Fed decision

Bitcoin fell to an intraday low below $75,000 on Sept. 15, extending a selloff already underway ahead of the Senate vote on the CLARITY Act.

Bitcoin Hovers at $76K as Analysts Argue the Fed Matters More Than Clarity Act

With Bitcoin sitting around $76,000, the argument from analysts is that dollar liquidity, not Congress, sets the floor from here.

Euro: Recovery does not justify stronger EUR – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu argues that while Eurozone growth and inflation risks are real, being long the Euro (EUR) is not the best way to express this view.

Bitcoin Core 32 enters final testing with faster validation, fee changes and security fixes

The October update changes how nodes estimate transaction fees and process blocks, while fixing a wallet flaw that could let an authenticated user run commands on a node.

Trump EPA’s arguments for letting power plants spew unlimited pollution ‘dead wrong’

Claims that dismantling pollution rules will lower energy bills and have little climate impact are far from convincing In allowing US power plants to emit any amount of planet-heating pollution they wish to, the Trump administration made two striking claims – that this will cut Americans’ electricity bills and that the…

In-I in Motion review – Juliette Binoche pulls back the curtain on dance duet with Akram Khan

The actor makes her directing debut with a raw, fascinating film about her 2008 collaboration with the British dancer In the way that wedding rehearsals can be more emotional than the big day – all the untidy feelings that will be tucked away for the cameras still on show – this documentary from Juliette Binoche feels raw and…

We’re catalyzing megaton-scale climate impact in Brazil

Our latest carbon removal agreement delivers both immediate and permanent climate benefits.

FTC Takes Action to Prevent Anticompetitive Arrangement in Beretta, Ruger Deal

FTC continues crackdown on competitors sharing company directors in violation of Section 8 of the Clayton Act The Federal Trade Commission took action to resolve antitrust concerns arising from a stock purchase agreement between two of the largest firearm manufacturers, Beretta Holding S. A.

Bitcoin price targets $72.5K as Aroon favors sellers

Bitcoin price fell toward $75,500 after the U. S.

Ethan Pritchard was shot in the head, then 'a miracle' happened

The Florida State linebacker spent a month in a coma. It wasn't clear he'd ever wake up.

British Pound: Data back Bank of England pause – Rabobank

Rabobank’s Senior Macro Strategist Bas van Geffen highlights that United Kingdom (UK) inflation matched expectations at 3.1% y/y, with higher energy and fuel prices driving the rise, while core and services Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained unchanged.

Scotland imposes mandatory environmental assessments on new datacentres

Government announces before vote on moratorium that any projects above 50MW must submit assessments in planning process Large-scale datacentres will face mandatory environmental assessments before they can go ahead, the Scottish government has announced, amid growing public concern about the impact of the AI boom. Ahead of a…

Canadian Dollar tests monthly lows against US Dollar ahead of Fed decision

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) trades lower against a firm US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, with the market positioned for a quarter rate hike by the Federal Reserve (Fed), the first one in three years, later in the day.

Kraken parent plans regulated Hyperliquid perps

Payward plans to offer Hyperliquid HIP-3 perpetual futures to eligible U. S.

Australian Dollar holds its ground ahead of highly anticipated Fed decision

AUD/USD trades around 0.7130 on Wednesday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day, as investors remain cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy decision.

Zcash holders back 25-second blocks, vote to keep ZEC halving schedule

Nearly 99% of ZEC holders voted to reduce block times to 25 seconds, while keeping ZEC issuance and halving schedules unchanged.

US Dollar: Fed path and credibility in focus – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke notes that the FOMC is widely expected to raise the federal funds rate by 25 basis points after stronger-than-expected August inflation. She argues that a surprise pause would hurt Fed credibility and the Dollar, while a hike is largely priced in.

investing Live European markets wrap: Oil prices, bond yields ease slightly ahead of Fed decision

Headlines: FOMC preview: The question is not whether the Fed hikes today, but how much tightening it signals Fed rate decision: Warsh walks credibility tightrope as markets brace for rate hike Why markets have left the Fed little choice but to hike rates UK headline inflation tops 3% again in August, but core prices remain…

Maresca says Manchester City still waiting for apology after incorrect 2023 derby goal

United won game after controversial Fernandes equaliser City to blood youngsters for Carabao Cup game against Norwich Enzo Maresca has said Manchester United cannot complain about the controversial derby winner on Sunday because Manchester City are still awaiting an apology from the referees’ chief, Howard Webb, for a…

Circle launches Arc mainnet with USDC as native gas token

Circle’s Arc mainnet is live with USDC for transaction fees, support for more than 20 fiat stablecoins and links to over 20 blockchains.

US and Houthis held secret Oman talks over the weekend as Yemen conflict escalates

US officials held talks with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, according to five sources familiar with the matter cited by Reuters . The meeting comes as the Houthis have expanded their control along Yemen's Red Sea coast, increasing the strategic importance of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and putting further…

Arsenal? Chelsea? Man City? Which club has most valuable teens?

The Premier League's teenage sensations are making headlines after Max Dowman's starring display for Arsenal and JJ Gabriel's revelation that he wants to leave Manchester United.

Ethiopia cuts power to Bitcoin miners as El Niño strains hydropower

Ethiopia has cut electricity supplied to Bitcoin miners to 23% of contracted levels after a 20% drop in reservoir inflows strained the country’s hydropower system. Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that El Niño had intensified dry conditions across the East African…

New Zealand Dollar: Growth risks temper RBNZ pricing – ING

ING notes that New Zealand’s Q2 GDP slowdown could magnify market impact given infrequent data, but the Reserve Bank of New Zealand remains focused on inflation and jobs.

Raducanu withdraws from China Open in latest injury setback

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Gold consolidates gains as traders brace for Fed interest rate decision

Gold (XAU/USD) consolidates gains on Wednesday after rebounding during Asian trading hours, supported by a modest pullback in Oil prices and US Treasury yields.

Euro trades with caution against US Dollar ahead of Fed’s policy meeting

The Euro (EUR) trades subduedly at around 1.1535 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Wednesday. The major currency pair trades cautiously ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement at 18:00 GMT.

Liverpool latest: Watch Szoboszlai's best goals and vote which is the best...

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Bitcoin loses touch with the Dollar Index, U. S. stocks ahead of the Fed

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 16, 2026

Lewis Koumas on playing ‘the Liverpool way’, showing hunger and hopes for the future

The 20-year-old forward was delighted with the faith put in him by Andoni Iraola for the Tottenham game and now wants to kick on With a man of the match award in one hand and his phone in the other, Lewis Koumas made a very important call before stopping to speak to the media at Anfield on Tuesday night. What it means to…

Binance to remove 4 USDC spot pairs on Sept. 18

Binance will remove four USDC spot pairs involving BREV, COOKIE, LA and QNT on Sept. 18 while keeping the underlying tokens tradable.

Australian Dollar: Downside risk persists against US Dollar - UOB

UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note AUD/USD has pulled back after Monday’s sharper-than-expected drop, with intraday price action now seen confined to a 0.7100–0.7140 band.

Why Monaco's hosting a Sprint - F1 shake-ups for 2027 explained

Formula 1’s 2027 calendar is out with next season again scheduled to run to a record-equalling 24 race weekends.

Malicious Uniswap v4 hooks are baiting DeFi traders with fake swap quotes

Malicious Uniswap v4 hooks can win aggregator routing with attractive quotes, then change behavior when a user's transaction settles.

Mirror publisher to cut 220 editorial jobs as readers turn to AI summaries

Reach, which also owns Express, makes decision because of ‘mammoth shift’ in how audiences seek out content The publisher of the Mirror and Express newspapers is to cut a further 220 editorial jobs as it adapts to a dramatic fall in online traffic while readers increasingly turn to summaries generated by artificial…

Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is "quite poor" that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.

Harwood-Bellis has chance to make his mark at Villa

Left out of Aston Villa's Champions League squad and yet to feature since his arrival, Taylor Harwood-Bellis has the chance to shine in the EFL Cup.

Datacenter rush will create ‘tsunami’ of discarded electronics, report says

Global push will triple toxic e-waste annually in 25 years, filling enough shipping containers to circle globe six times The ongoing campaign to build thousands of massive datacenters for AI will create a “tsunami” of discarded electronics, putting the world on a course to triple its annual generation of toxic e-waste in the…

Allowing AI firms to collude to ‘pace the frontier’ is a dangerous proposition

Tech CEOs banding together is an old ruse recycled from corporate America to get a pass from antitrust laws Anthropic’s Dario Amodei is not the first corporate CEO to suggest that excessive competition is driving the world to some socially undesirable outcome. The safety breach disclosed by OpenAI after a swarm of its agents…

Bitcoin traders brace for Fed hike, but a surprise hold could pose bigger risk

Bitcoin is stuck near $80,000 as traders build stablecoin positions that could return to the market once Fed uncertainty clears.

Two Prime makes onchain finance push with $10 million-backed bitcoin yield vault

Two Prime expands into onchain finance with a bitcoin lending vault built on Pareto for institutional investors.

Irish Open moved as tour confirms 2027 schedule

The Irish Open will take place in early July next year as the DP World Tour announced its schedule for 2027.

'Mini Valverde' wanted by Chelsea - Garner is now Everton's main man

BBC Sport examines how James Garner has become Everton's most important player.

Kakao sets 6 trillion won revenue target for KakaoAI by 2030

Kakao has set a 2030 revenue target of more than 6 trillion won ($4.3 billion) for its planned KakaoAI business as it prepares to bring AI agents directly into KakaoTalk and separate its investment operations into KakaoX. Yonhap reported on…

Bitcoin ETFs shed $450 million as Clarity Act fails

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Deutsche Bank close to debuting crypto custody for institutions

The service will support a select range of cryptocurrencies at debut, including bitcoin and ether and stablecoins like USDC and EURC.

‘If you’re building Frankenstein, stop’: JD Vance dismisses calls for AI regulation

US vice-president’s comments come as former Anthropic researcher revisits recent claim AI could destroy humanity The US vice-president has dismissed calls for global regulation of AI safety risks, telling companies creating the most advanced models: “If you’re building Frankenstein, stop.” In remarks addressed towards Dario…

Sunderland gets its Kicks: Nissan to invest £170m to build new hybrid SUV

Latest attempt to secure future of Britain’s biggest car factory may be subject to UK weakening EV sales mandate Nissan has said it will invest £170m to build a new SUV at its factory in Sunderland – but said the move was subject to the UK weakening its electric vehicle sales mandate . The new hybrid model, the Kicks, is…

Live updates: Bitcoin holds near $76,000 as traders brace for first Fed rate hike in three years

Privacy token zcash, meanwhile, is up 130% over 30 days and trades near its all-time highs from 2016.

Amazon launches Alexa+ in India with Hindi support

Amazon is letting all customers use Alexa+ assistant in early access period.

Why is the US Dollar firm when the Federal Reserve hike is already fully priced in?

The US Dollar (USD) is trading with a firm undertone heading into the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision, supported by a relentless march higher in US Treasury yields that has pushed the 10-year yield to 5.00% and the 2-year yield to 4.66%.

Deutsche Bank awaits regulatory nod to launch institutional crypto custody solutions

Germany’s largest bank is awaiting regulatory approval to launch institutional custody solutions for Bitcoin, Ether and select stablecoins before expanding into tokenized assets.

Circle debuts Arc blockchain which Jeremy Allaire calls ‘more consequential’ than USDC

The USDC issuer's chain is built for payments, tokenized assets and institutional finance as banks and payment giants pile into the stablecoin market.

Malaysia crypto trading tops $4B, Fitch says

Malaysia’s regulated crypto trading topped $4 billion in 2025 as Fitch cited its Shariah framework and licensed digital asset market.

Your mission, Tom Cruise, is to improve at interviews. And please keep sending the cakes

He risks his life for entertainment, but getting an anecdote out of him is a trickier matter. Happily, Cruise is no stranger to knuckling down and pulling off the impossible By now, we’ve grown used to watching Tom Cruise excel at everything he does.

DP World Tour unveils big changes to 2027 schedule

The DP World Tour has announced a new date for the 2027 BMW PGA Championship, as it unveiled a series of big schedule changes for next year's calendar.

A loaf of luxury: Could a $60 Austrian rye bread become a New York status symbol?

Give us this day, our daily bread. Or, combine New York's sky-high prices with a touch of Austrian artisan baking, served up in minimalist Soho chic, and you get a rye luxury loaf that sells for $60.

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD consolidates below $4,350 ahead of Fed decision

Gold (XAU/USD) trades cautiously below $4,350 on Wednesday as investors refrain from taking large positions ahead of the Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy decision.

Ranking the greatest all-time fantasy football icons

There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of unearthing an absolute Fantasy Premier League bargain - so who are the most iconic picks ever?

Ethiopia cuts Bitcoin miners’ power by 77% amid hydropower shortage: Report

Bitcoin miners generated 35% of the state-owned power producer’s revenue last year, but declining reservoir inflows led the utility to prioritize households and manufacturers.

The Standard Chartered Effect: Is bank research becoming crypto’s new short-term catalyst?

Standard Chartered initiated coverage on Arbitrum's ARB token on the morning of Sept. 15 with a $10 price target for 2030.

'La bola negra' by Los Javis shortlisted to represent Spain at the 2027 Oscars

With further possible nominations for the civil‑war drama yet to be announced, the film, hailed at Cannes and TIFF for its three intertwined 'queer' stories, pulls ahead of the other Spanish contenders: "El ser querido" by Sorogoyen and "Los domingos" by Ruíz de Azúa.

OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms

Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

Euro: Firm Dollar keeps pressure on Euro before FOMC - Danske Bank

Danske Research Team notes that the US Dollar (USD) remained firm, pushing EUR/USD modestly lower as risk sentiment weakened. In the euro area, Germany’s September ZEW survey showed a sharp improvement in current conditions, while expectations disappointed.

The US government is failing Americans on AI | Shakeel Hashim

Trump and Republicans want companies to regulate themselves. It’s a dereliction of duty that will make AI less safe It is hard to get Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Dario Amodei to agree on much.

Whisper of the Heart review – Studio Ghibli deep cut is pep talk on how to live the artistic life

Hayao Miyazaki-scripted 90s teen romance sees an aspiring writer drawn to a potential soulmate thanks to library books and a curmudgeonly cat While 2013’s The Wind Rises and 2023’s The Boy and the Heron saw Hayao Miyazaki break his wizard’s staff, artistically speaking, this lesser-known Studio Ghibli cut from 1995, based on…

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Not only would the plan do vast economic damage – it assumes that Americans are easily bamboozled Whenever Donald Trump gives a speech, it’s filled with so many lies and self-serving exaggerations that when he does utter something true, I see that as a sort of marvel. That’s what happened nearly an hour into Trump’s marathon…

‘It’s payback time’: the WNBA-leading Lynx are on the hunt for title redemption

Ten seasons ago, Minnesota entered the playoffs with a chip on their shoulders and won a championship. Can they channel the same energy this year?

Why Coventry, Tottenham and Aston Villa should not panic about their slow starts

Coventry have no points, Spurs have no goals and Villa have dipped again. But what does a bad start really mean?

Italy investigates government email breach linked to Revolut data leak

Italy is probing the Revolut-linked breach after its cyber agency reported more than 650 cases involving abused or illicit certified email accounts.

UK banks keep crypto limits as FCA regime nears

UK banks can retain crypto payment restrictions as the FCA opens authorization applications Sept. 30 ahead of its October 2027 regime.

Bitcoin's Coinbase premium sinks to one-month low, here’s why

Weakening U. S.

Binance opens Capital Connect to wealthy investors with $1M in assets

Binance has opened its Capital Connect investment marketplace to eligible individual users for the first time, giving wealthy clients access to professionally managed strategies previously reserved for institutional investors. CNBC reported that the cryptocurrency exchange is expanding access as it…

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium hits monthly low as CLARITY Act vote squeezes US demand

Bitcoin exchange demand on Coinbase declined after the US Senate voted against the CLARITY Act, while traders sent BTC to exchanges at an unrealized loss.

British Pound: 1.3440–1.3420 support in focus against US Dollar - Societe Generale

Societe Generale highlights GBP/USD trading just above its 200-day moving average, with the August trough around 1.3440–1.3420 acting as a key support zone.

Australian Dollar treads water against Japanese Yen ahead of BoJ rate hike

AUD/JPY trades around 110.55 on Wednesday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day.

Ladbrokes owner prepares to cut 400 jobs weeks after profit boost

Entain, which also owns Coral and BetMGM, starts consultation process over customer care roles Business live – latest updates The Ladbrokes owner, Entain, has said it is preparing to cut 400 jobs, only weeks after the FTSE 100 business reported better than expected profit in its first half of the year. The gambling group, which…

Two Robinhood engineers charged with insider trading using Hyperliquid perpetuals

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Deutsche Bank to launch BTC, ETH crypto custody

Deutsche Bank plans institutional crypto custody this year, supporting Bitcoin, Ether, USDC, EURC and EURAU after regulatory steps.

UK Backs Money Laundering Crackdown With $676M and 500 New Officers

The Home Office names crypto alongside fintech and AI as drivers of a threat the NCA puts at £100 billion a year in the UK.

Japan FSA pushes blockchain adoption across financial infrastructure

Japan’s Financial Services Agency has made the adoption of blockchain-based on-chain finance a policy priority for its 2026 program year, with plans covering payments, securities settlement, tokenization and cross-border transfers. The Financial Services Agency outlined the direction in its 2026…

Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $64.54 per troy ounce, up 1.36% from the $63.67 it cost on Tuesday.

Revealed: the UK towns with the fewest jobs for young people

Rotherham has 46 online vacancies for every 1,000 young people but there are 288 in Cotswold district council area Young people in Rotherham face a local jobs market with the fewest suitable opportunities in Britain, according to a report that warns stark regional divisions are fuelling a crisis in youth work. As ministers push…

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Artificial intelligence is not replacing the player, coach or analyst, but it is certainly allowing them to do more Daniel Kokotajlo, a former researcher at OpenAI, warned last week that it was possible we would end up “creating a new species that ends up ruling the world” . Once the initial shock wore off, and I’d considered…

David Bowie: The Shel Talmy Recordings review – these unheard 60s tunes are actually pretty flimsy

(Parlophone) On this new compilation of his mid-60s Davie Jones years, Bowie can’t distinguish himself from the era’s other bands – and ends up hedging his bets In 1973, David Bowie released Pin Ups, a loving if slightly over-wrought collection of covers from the mid-60s: the moment when the previous driving forces of British…

US Dollar: Higher yields and oil support – MUFG

MUFG’s Lloyd Chan notes that the US Dollar has strengthened modestly as US Treasury yields climb, with the US 10-year yield reaching 5.00% and the 2-year at 4.66%.

Ripple CEO says crypto growth won’t hinge on CLARITY

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says crypto can grow without the CLARITY Act after the Senate rejected cloture 49-50 on the market structure bill.

Japanese Yen: Limited losses within 153.30–156.30 band against US Dollar – UOB

UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report USD/JPY has extended its rebound to around 155.08, with modest upward momentum suggesting scope for a test above 155.50, while 156.30 remains a distant cap.

‘We need to get it right’: union gusto for Burnham will face make-or-break tests

TUC conference rings with praise for new No 10 team, but battles loom over workers’ rights and north sea drilling Louise Haigh, the UK first secretary, got a standing ovation from trade union members in Brighton this week, as she acknowledged what she called “the necessity to be bolder in this second chance that we’ve been…

Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for serving dessert topped with ants

Prosecutors sought jail term for chief executive of Evett after insects not approved for consumption were on menu A South Korean court has fined the operator of one of Seoul’s most celebrated restaurants and its chief executive for serving a dessert topped with ants, an insect not approved for consumption under local food…

Bitcoin ETF exits erase Monday’s rebound as spot selling deepens before the Fed

Spot and perpetual selling deepened while futures positioning stayed large enough to amplify the next move.

Eurozone Industrial Production contracts 0.1% in July

The Eurozone industrial sector activity declines 0.1% in July, according to data published by Eurostat. The industrial output was expected to decline but at a faster pace of 0.2%.

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Fails near 1.3500 as bears eye 200-SMA ahead of Fed decision

The GBP/USD pair attracts fresh sellers following an intraday uptick to the 1.3500 neighborhood and drops to the lower end of its daily range during the first half of the European session on Wednesday.

F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco

Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.

Euro: 1.150 target nears on Fed risk against US Dollar – ING

ING’s Francesco Pesole highlights that the Federal Reserve announcement could push EUR/USD towards the 1.150 target.

Tonkeeper Becomes Keeper as Wallet Adds Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tron

The self-custodial wallet is expanding beyond The Open Network, with support for seven blockchains and more financial products planned.

F1 announce 2027 calendar and increase in Sprint rounds

Formula 1 has announced its 2027 calendar and an increase in the number of Sprint weekends from six to 10, with the season starting in Bahrain.

England winger Freeman signs new Northampton deal

Northampton Saints and England winger Tommy Freeman agrees a contract extension with the reigning Prem champions.

‘I thought I would lose my career’: Orville Peck on addiction and creating his best album yet

Though the masked country singer has a No 1 album and duets with superstars under his belt, his demons and mental health caught up to him Orville Peck was in the middle of a soundcheck when he found out that his idol Dolly Parton had died. It was late August and the masked, pseudonymous country singer was due to perform an…

F1 sprint races increase from six to 10 and Portugal and Turkey return in 2027 calendar

Monaco and Bahrain among additional sprint hosts 24-race schedule includes returns to Turkey and Portugal Formula One has announced its calendar for 2027, with an increase in sprint races to 10 events, including at Monaco, and the addition of meetings in Portugal and Turkey. The season of 24 races will open in Bahrain, while…

‘Pacing’ won’t eliminate the risk of AI doom. Here’s what could | David Krueger

The stark reality is this: we don’t know how to maintain control of these systems. But there are actions we can take With Jacob Coxon’s resignation from Anthropic , we have reached the AI risk tipping point.

Big-money donations poison British politics. We can stop the mega-rich buying access and influence | Gordon Brown

I’ve seen how imbalances in campaign spending can distort democracy. The multimillion-pound gifts to Reform must act as a final wake-up call The British people cannot be bought, but their views and votes can be heavily influenced by a flood of political party propaganda – from expensive advertising and constant leaflet drops to…

Company behind failed Surrey oilfield project sells site at massive loss

New owners apply for permission to extract oil in Horse Hill despite landmark ruling from supreme court in 2024 After years of trying to dig for oil in Surrey, the company behind the drilling project that was turned down in a landmark supreme court ruling has sold off the site for a fraction of the money it spent on it, and…

WTI falls near $100 as Saudi adds Oman route, US stocks surge

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price depreciates after posting nearly 3% gains in the previous day, trading around $100.00 per barrel during European hours on Wednesday.

When students attend these colleges, taxpayers often pay. Here's why

Federal data shows many borrowers who aren't paying their loans went to private, for-profit colleges — schools that often market to low-income students and rely on federal financial aid for revenue.

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in 3 years

The Fed is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate to combat stubborn inflation. That could make it more expensive to borrow money to buy a car or carry a balance on a credit card.

Underdog sues Connecticut to block crackdown on sports event contracts

Sports gaming firm Underdog has sued Connecticut officials in federal court to stop the state from treating its sports event contracts as illegal gambling, extending its legal fight against state regulators to a sixth jurisdiction. According to Underdog’s lawsuit filed…

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Retreats from 155.50 with Fed’s policy in focus

The Japanese Yen (JPY) turns flat against the US Dollar (USD) at around 155.00 in the European trading session on Wednesday after recovering its early losses.

Equities: Fed focus and energy shock – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank’s Henry Allen and colleagues note that the S&P 500 has retreated to a six‑week low as higher Oil prices and stagflation fears weigh on risk assets.

Canada could become the first 'associate member' of the EU, says EU chief von der Leyen

This is a rather bold proposal coming from European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, in her her annual state of the European Union address in Strasbourg. She has opened the door for Canada to become the first "associate member" of the EU, backing Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney's pitch for a more "unique…

Why Steve Bannon sided with Sanders, not Trump, on AI

Where does Steve Bannon fit in the debate over regulating or slowing AI? He tells Morning Edition where he breaks with Trump and what he thinks Washington should do.

Euro gains against Canadian Dollar as oil prices retreat on rising US crude inventories

EUR/CAD extends its gains for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.6090 during European hours on Wednesday. Traders are closely watching the European economic calendar, as the seasonally adjusted Eurozone Industrial Production figures for July are scheduled for release later in the day.

Oil: Supply risks and central bank pressures – Rabobank

Rabobank’s Senior Macro Strategist Bas van Geffen highlights escalating Middle East tensions, with Houthi attacks and damage to Saudi infrastructure forcing more Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

ECB seeks online merchants for 2027 digital euro pilot

Euro-area online and mobile merchants can apply until Oct. 27 to test beta digital euro payments in a 12-month pilot.

We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them

Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

Bitcoin drops below $76,000 as Senate rejects CLARITY Act motion

The 49-50 cloture defeat stalled the bill, while the crypto selloff and liquidations had already begun before the vote.

Argentina commits to OECD crypto tax reporting framework by 2029

Argentina has committed to implementing the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and starting the automatic exchange of information on crypto transactions by September 2029, bringing the country into a system now backed by 77 jurisdictions. The OECD’s Global Forum on Transparency…

Norwegian Krone: Norges Bank weighs inflation and growth – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke highlights uncertainty over whether Norges Bank will hike in September or wait until December. Inflation remains above target despite a recent downside surprise, while growth is described as close to normal.

Mayors and other local leaders could be given powers to oversee water firms

Move would mean some input on companies’ spending and holding bosses to account over bills and sewage discharges Mayors and other local politicians could be given powers to oversee water companies under plans being considered by the UK government to bring utilities under greater public control. Local leaders would have the…

Ethereum, Base give up on common wallet standard after months of talks

Ethereum is moving ahead with EIP-8141 while Coinbase-backed Base backs EIP-8130, leaving wallets and apps that span both networks facing different transaction systems.

Dow Jones futures tick higher ahead of Fed interest rate decision

Dow Jones futures gain by 0.14% to trade near 52,190 during European hours on Wednesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures rise by 0.21% to trade around 7,600, while Nasdaq 100 futures advance by 0.42% to trade near 29,080.

NZD/USD Price Forecast: Bounces off two-month low; seems vulnerable near mid-0.5700s

The NZD/USD pair bounces off an over two-month low, around the 0.5735 area touched earlier this Wednesday, though it lacks any follow-through buying.

Singapore jails six over S$4.9M crypto poker heist

Six Malaysians were jailed over a S$4.9 million Singapore crypto heist, with S$3.21 million in stolen assets still unrecovered after sentencing.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD jumps to near $65 ahead of Fed’s interest rate decision

Silver price (XAG/USD) is up 1.8% to near $64.80 during the European trading session on Wednesday. The white metal trades firmly ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement at 18:00 GMT.

Crypto Exchange CoinEx Is Shutting Down After Nine Years, Giving Users Until December to Cash Out

The Hong Kong-founded exchange blamed a prolonged crypto winter and rising compliance costs, closing the books on a run that began in December 2017.

The Cycle of Love review – a 6,000-mile bike ride caps a real life Swedish-Indian romance

One Oscar-winning director, one horoscope-prompted meet-cute and a continent-crossing cyclist – is this the start of documentaries that make you happy-cry? Here is a story that on the face of it seems so wildly unlikely it can only be true.

McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children

Model comes as part of £500m UK investment by firm’s new Abu Dhabi owner that will also fund new factory McLaren is gearing up to build an SUV for the first time in its 63-year history, betting that the glamour of its all-conquering Formula One team can sell cars to wealthy fans who do not own its supercars. The model, which…

ECB wage tracker at 2.7% in H1 2027, pointing to a modest uptick in negotiated wage growth

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “ECB wage tracker at 2.7% in H1 2027, pointing to a modest uptick in negotiated wage growth”.

BOJ Current Account Balances by Sector (Aug.)

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “BOJ Current Account Balances by Sector (Aug.)”.

Bybit launches Odds for fixed return BTC and ETH price trades

Bybit has launched Bybit Odds, a fixed-return crypto price contract product that lets users take views on Bitcoin and Ether without leverage or liquidation risk. According to a Sept.

A $100 million launch balance doesn’t mean a crypto ETF has real investors

Sponsor-funded seed can swell opening assets before creations, redemptions and persistent capital reveal whether investors followed.

BitMart opens user engagement portal as advisers assess withdrawal plans

BitMart has launched a dedicated user engagement portal for questions about withdrawals and its future plans, giving customers a formal channel to submit concerns as financial adviser Alvarez & Marsal reviews the exchange’s position. According to BitMart’s official announcement, the…

Ed Sheeran's support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comments

All support acts for Ed Sheeran have quit the British pop star's US tour after the rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments during a concert earlier this month.

Zcash holders back 25-second blocks in NU7 vote

Zcash holders backed 25-second blocks and existing halvings in the NU7 vote, with nearly 2.4 million ZEC participating in the private poll.

Neagley review – this violent Reacher spinoff is a glorious hour off from normal life

Jack Reacher’s right-hand woman takes the lead in a show which requires you to think about nothing other than baddies being beaten up Neagley. It’s pronounced “Neely” but after that, honestly, it’s very simple.

Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar

Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

Meme coin phishing pages trick traders with fake Cloudflare checks

Meme coin traders have been targeted by phishing pages disguised as Cloudflare verification screens, with one trader reporting a loss of approximately $600,000 after running a malicious script. Market reports on Sept.

Fed meeting is shaping up to be a nightmare for Warsh. Bitcoin might still shine

An aggressive market expectations trap and a strict aversion to forward guidance have backed the Fed chair into a corner, where failing to deliver a hawkish message risks destroying the central bank’s inflation-fighting credibility.

AI has been a ‘net negative’ for crypto: Phemex CEO

Federico Variola says AI has diverted capital from crypto and is empowering attackers, while rising cybersecurity costs could push the industry toward greater centralization.

Kamino names Michael Weisz CEO for U. S. expansion

Kamino named Yieldstreet co-founder Michael Weisz CEO as the Solana lender builds a New York team and expands tokenized asset lending.

Brazil’s B3 gets DIGY11, a new ETF tracking Bitcoin treasury preferred stock

The real-hedged Brazilian fund packages Strategy and Strive preferred shares while leaving distributions and unit returns unguaranteed.

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlight was the UK CPI report . The data came mostly in line with expectations, with a slight miss on Services CPI measure.

Polymarket brings blockchain indexing in-house with rindexer for faster data

Polymarket has moved its primary blockchain indexing infrastructure in-house, cutting the time needed to surface some onchain events by as much as 14 blocks, or roughly 28 seconds. Polymarket Vice President of Engineering Josh Stevens said the prediction market platform…

Bitcoin, Ether longs lose $380M after Senate vote

Crypto exchanges liquidated about $571 million in long positions after the Senate rejected CLARITY Act cloture, with BTC and ETH hit hardest.

UK headline inflation tops 3% again in August, but core prices remain steady

UK August CPI +3.1% vs +3.1% y/y expected Prior +2.9% UK August core CPI +2.6% vs +2.6% y/y expected Prior +2.6% The main readings are all within estimates, with UK headline inflation seen picking up again in August - jumping above 3% for the first time since March. Higher energy prices was the biggest contributor, amid an…

Redwood by Ben Macintyre review – a superbly wrought tale of cold war defection

This story of Soviet agent and his MI6 handler in revolutionary Iran is a page-turning masterpiece Ben Macintyre uses the acronym MICE to describe the reasons people betray their countries: Money, Ideology, Coercion or Ego. In the set-piece that opens his latest work of true-espionage, we discover a new reason: erectile…

‘Who do they dream of becoming?’ Teenage girls in America – in pictures

As a child from a small Belgian farming town, Eva Verbeeck could only imagine what it was like growing up as an American teen. Then she began photographing them

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Former CFTC chair says US crypto rules can advance despite CLARITY Act failure

Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo has said U.

Zcash holders overwhelmingly back faster transactions and bitcoin-style halvings

Nearly 2.4 million ZEC participated, with 99.9% backing 25-second blocks and 98.9% voting to preserve the network’s existing halving schedule.

Wednesday briefing: Why tech companies might be only too happy for us to believe AI will ‘kill us all’

In today’s newsletter: It is hard to tell fact from fiction when it comes to AI. What is really going on – and what should the government do about it?

TV tonight: Bafta-winning documentary makers follow far-right protesters

A depressing look at the anti-immigration movement in England ‘Til I Die. Plus: Kevin McCloud is back with Grand Designs.

Anthropic lands deal in $31bn datacentre in western Queensland, David Crisafulli says

Premier describes deal as ‘major win’ that will deliver more jobs for the state and put more energy into its grid Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthropic, the AI company behind the large language model Claude , has done a deal to lease the…

Reimagining Chicago’s Thompson Center for the next generation

Our new Chicago office at Thompson Center brings together art, community and architecture.

University of Manchester Uses NVIDIA Earth-2 to Forecast Air Pollution Across the UK

Air pollution is a serious public health risk, contributing to an estimated 30,000 deaths in the U. K.

Slave-trade wealth was embedded in Britain’s financial system, research finds

Dozens of Bank of England directors and founding subscribers invested in trafficking of enslaved Africans The Bank of England and the British financial system were for centuries deeply involved in the enslavement and transatlantic trafficking of millions of African people, according to new research on Britain’s slavery history.…

Bitcoin onchain transfers vary sixfold in BIS study

BIS researchers found Bitcoin onchain transfer estimates can vary sixfold, while Ethereum and stablecoin data face separate measurement gaps.

US charges ex-Robinhood engineers over alleged pre-listing crypto trades

The former employees allegedly earned more than $50,000 each by trading Hyperliquid perpetuals ahead of Robinhood token listings.

Solana nearly froze as a single routing error took 29% of the network stake offline

The newly detailed Teraswitch failure stayed below Solana’s finality-halt threshold, while independent telemetry showed delayed finality and sharply lower throughput.

UK CPI preview: Inflation test lands just before the BOE rate decision

The UK inflation report for August today is going to be the main highlight in terms of economic data releases in the European session later today. With it coming just a day before the BOE rate decision tomorrow, it is the last meaningful piece of the puzzle for policymakers before they cast their votes.

Crypto longs worth $570 million wiped out as Clarity Act fails

Bullish crypto futures bets worth millions have been liquidated in 24 hours. Bitcoin and ether longs have taken in the most losses.

Bitcoin ETFs shed $450M in biggest outflow since June

The $450 million withdrawal came as Bitcoin fell 2.5% and the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the Senate, with Fidelity and BlackRock funds leading the outflows.

How chimps teach their kids tool tricks

Adults first demonstrate tool use, then hand over the implements to their infants, who copy the behavior.

Airlines should pay for CO2 removal if Heathrow expands, say climate advisers

Climate Change Committee says government cannot expand airport without requiring aviation industry to clean up its emissions Heathrow airport should be allowed to expand only if airlines pay for the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the government’s climate advisers have said. Building a third runway and new…

Slow Horses season six review – it gets harder to enjoy Gary Oldman’s spy thriller every year

The show’s creator has gone, it’s been retooled as a conventional thriller and it feels like it’s starting to run out of ideas – even if it’s as slick and confident as ever This is a new Slow Horses: season six is the first not to be guided by Will Smith, a writer whose previous work on The Thick of It and Veep explained why…

Expect even more potholes on UK roads after summer heatwaves, says RAC

Extreme weather has made brittle road surfaces more likely to crack, increasing strain on infrastructure The UK’s dilapidated roads are expected to get even worse, with motorists warned to expect a jump in the number of potholes as result of the country’s hottest summer on record . Potholes are commonly assumed to be caused by…

‘We weren’t shy. We were queers in leather!’ Sunil Gupta on his momentous photographs of gay life

From Delhi to New York, from the street to the bath house, he has captured clandestine moments, risked his freedom – and even referenced Romantic painters. Ahead of a major show, the photographer relives his landmark shots ‘I’ve been very promiscuous,” Sunil Gupta says, reflecting on his experiments with photography since the…

How rising bond yields impact American consumers

The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.

XRP sinks 10% as the Clarity Act fails and bitcoin slides toward $76,000

The Senate's 49-50 procedural vote left the crypto market structure bill 11 short of what it needed, and every major token fell.

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Oil steady, crypto weighed

OpenAI in talks for funding round above $1.2 trillion valuation Ethereum retests broken resistance near $2,470 as exchange supply keeps shrinking Triple good news for Solana, sell the fact for SOL price PBOC's Pan signals shift away from China loan growth targets, looks to stabilise debt Staking and ETFs drain ether from…

Alice Springs heavy metal music venue raises $1m in donations in fight to stay open

Supporters from around Australia back the Black Wreath, a volunteer-run centre far off the beaten touring track Alice Springs has a population of 34,000 and exactly one dedicated live music space: a heavy metal venue called the Black Wreath. It has hosted hundreds of bands from around the country over the past decade – despite…

Crypto industry turns to US regulators after CLARITY setback

The CLARITY Act still has a procedural path after Senator Thom Tillis moved to reconsider the failed cloture vote, though industry executives are divided over whether Congress has enough time left.

Six green card holders in Texas charged in federal crackdown on illegal voting – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. Sign up for US Breaking News emails Kash Patel , the FBI director, is now testifying before lawmakers on the Senate judiciary committee.

Ripple’s university strategy is evolving from blockchain labs to XRP logos in packed stadiums

The 69-day rollout spans Kansas uniforms, Florida’s football field and Louisville basketball, but stops short of token adoption.

Turkish habit of stashing gold "under the pillow' hurts economy, government says

For years, Turks have stashed their gold at home against a raining day, mistrustful of banks. Now the government says that tradition hurts the economy

Australia: Westpac leading index signals softer but improving growth as RBA holds firm

The improved but still below-trend reading gives the Reserve Bank some room to hold at its September meeting without abandoning its tightening bias, consistent with Westpac's own call for a very hawkish hold ahead of a further rate rise later this year. For AUD, the report's signal cuts both ways: firmer momentum and a…

Anthropic CEO renews call for AI slowdown as Nvidia’s urges acceleration

At San Francisco conference, OpenAI chief Sam Altman calls for more rigorous security measures Anthropic’s CEO took the stage at a conference in San Francisco on Tuesday to reiterate his call for a slowdown of AI development, while Nvidia’s CEO argued against such deceleration. Dario Amodei used an automotive analogy to make…

We don’t need AI regulation — leave safety to us, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says

AI isn't some new form of "alien mind," according to Jensen Huang. It's just hardware and software, so safety can be engineered by each AI product maker.

Congress wants to make crypto easier to use and still collect $500 million more in taxes

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Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers

The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

Japan trade deficit widens as machinery orders unexpectedly fall

The soft machinery orders print undercuts the case for near term Bank of Japan tightening, as a weaker leading capex signal suggests the investment side of the economy may be losing steam just as the BoJ weighs its next move on policy normalisation. I suspect, along with most everyone else that a rate hike this week is baked…

UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada

Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.

Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...

As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut

The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog

The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

The extreme engineering of aircraft windows

Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

Tether, Binance and a $1.5 billion Iran oil network converge in new US forfeiture case

The September 14 complaint targets ten Tron addresses frozen in 2025 and outlines a planned transfer into FBI custody.

Kennedy Center to close as Trump threatens to block repairs over name dispute

President says he will block renovation project unless court decision to bar his name from being added is overturned Kennedy Center leaders say Trump’s name on building may avoid ‘fiscal collapse’ Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the Kennedy Center would close “immediately” and threatened to cancel a planned renovation of the…

The Roman telescope has enough gas for 22 years, double NASA's expectations

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is the first NASA observatory designed for in-space refueling.

‘Now We Can Know Everything and Do Anything,’ Jensen Huang Says at Dreamforce

Know everything. Do anything.

Inside the last-minute political breakdown that doomed the Clarity Act vote

Last minute, behind-the-scenes disputes locked in a dismal showing for the market structure legislation the industry pinned its greatest hopes on.

A Talent for Murder review – Helen Mirren is a viperous Patricia Highsmith in hit-and-miss thriller

Toronto film festival: A fictionalised version of the cantankerous crime author plots a murder with an ambitious editor in a story in need of a sharper edge The restrictions of Covid led to an inevitable rise in safely contained chamber-piece movies, where a handful of characters find themselves in a usually remote house…

CoinEx quits after 9 years as crypto trading activity concentrates at biggest exchanges

Trading rebounded in August, but the largest platforms kept an outsized grip on activity as CoinEx chose to exit.

The AI data center boom is colliding with cities scarred by big industry

National outcry against data center construction has spread to Philadelphia, where officials suggested possible construction in a neighborhood already impacted by a now-defunct oil refinery.

All supporting acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore

Four openers and live band for Sheeran’s tour depart after removal of Macklemore over ‘free Palestine’ comments All four supporting acts for upcoming dates of Ed Sheeran ’s Loop tour have withdrawn in solidarity with fellow opening act Macklemore , as backlash grows against his removal from the tour over onstage comments in…

Wall Street Bets on Fed Rate Hike: Here's What It Means for Bitcoin, Bonds and Trump

Nearly every major bank now expects the Fed to raise rates for the first time in three years. Markets have mostly priced it in, but the political fallout could run deeper than one hike.

70 Up review – a deeply moving conclusion for the 63-year-long TV experiment

The landmark documentary series looked like it was done for good – until one participant was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Asif Kapadia takes the helm for its most elegiac, thoughtful outing ever Tell us your highlights from the documentary series 7 Up And so the great experiment begun by Granada Television in 1964 is over.

Labor accused of throwing creatives ‘under the bus’ with proposal to ease copyright protections for AI giants

Compromise revealed as senior personnel from OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, meets Albanese ministers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government is considering giving AI companies access to Australian creatives’ works by default as it…

BIS paper finds major gap in Bitcoin onchain transfer estimates

A BIS study found widely used crypto metrics can obscure economic activity, with measurement challenges spanning Bitcoin, Ethereum and stablecoins.

Coinbase-Backed Crypto Group Warns of Midterms Payback After Clarity Act Fails

The Coinbase-backed Stand With Crypto will add senators’ votes to its scorecards as it rallies crypto voters ahead of November’s elections.

3M, DuPont and more to face lawsuit on Pfas in US firefighters’ protective gear

Connecticut plaintiffs say ‘forever chemicals’ in turnout gear increase risk of cancer by absorption and inhalation A federal judge on Tuesday said more than 20 defendants including 3M , DuPont and Honeywell must ⁠face claims by Connecticut firefighters who said their protective gear was contaminated by toxic “forever…

Stablecoins could boost US dollar and Treasury demand: BoE

Dollar stablecoins have grown to about $300 billion in circulation, prompting a Bank of England policymaker to warn that their expansion could increase demand for US Treasurys while creating new risks during periods of heavy redemptions. Stablecoins could extend the…

Washington seeks cap on foreign parts in AI chips and servers

The core of the US proposal is a hard cap on how much of an AI server, chip or related piece of hardware can be built from parts sourced outside North America, which would directly hit the assembly model many firms have used to route Chinese made components through Mexico. That threshold, once set, would raise costs and…

BitBox adds Lightning wallet without a new backup phrase

BitBox has added a self-custody Lightning hot wallet to the BitBoxApp, letting hardware-wallet users make faster Bitcoin payments through their existing backup without recording another recovery phrase. BitBox Lightning wallet separates spending from savings BitBox announced the integration as part…

7-day blockchain outage wipes out a full week of staking rewards after emergency aelf shutdown

Public nodes and key dapps are back after an August security incident, while a final review and uniform exchange transfers remain outstanding.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Busy, bit non-impactful.

I think we can all agree it's a wating day for the FOMC. The Fed battleground is no longer Wednesday's meeting, but the ones afterwards Calendar for the session ahead: This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

Crypto stocks slide after CLARITY Act fails to advance in Senate

Circle and Coinbase shares fell about 10% as the failed Senate vote weighed on crypto-linked equities, with Bitcoin miners and treasury companies also declining.

Robinhood engineers charged over $50K crypto scheme

Federal prosecutors have charged two Robinhood engineers with commodities fraud and wire fraud after each allegedly earned more than $50,000 by trading crypto perpetual futures with confidential listing information. Robinhood engineers allegedly traded before listings The U.

investing Live Americas market news wrap: Rising oil overshadows the Fed decision

Explosions heard in Saudi Arabia Canadians continued to spend through August - RBC spending tracker shows US 20-year bond auction tails by 2 bps Bessent: For a nominal amount, the US Treasury was able to signal support for Japanese policies Senate leader Thune: I am open to considering an export ban on diesel Oil jumps after…

“Filmmaker” suing PassThePopcorn may be banned user out for revenge

Allegedly fake filmmaker targeted trackers like PassThePopcorn, Broadcas TheNet, and HDBits.

Meta now lets AI agents handle the boring parts of WhatsApp Business setup

A new WhatsApp Business MCP server lets developers use AI coding agents like Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT to handle setup, messaging templates, testing, and troubleshooting.

OpenAI's Brockman Says Safety Concerns Have Already Slowed Its Most Advanced AI Work

Greg Brockman says OpenAI delayed launches and reworked its processes after a pre-release model broke out of a sandbox and hacked into Hugging Face.

CBO says Iran war driving up inflation, puts price tag at $38 billion

Two new, independent reports show detailed looks at the costs of the war in Iran. It's led to shortages in U.

Crypto stocks sink after Senate rejects Clarity Act

Coinbase, Circle and Galaxy lead a broad crypto stock selloff after the U. S.

CLARITY Act vote fails as crypto adoption faces uneven path

The CLARITY Act has stalled after a Senate cloture motion received 50 votes to 49, falling 10 votes short of the 60 needed to begin debate on the crypto market structure bill. CLARITY Act falls 10 votes short in the…

New to the U. S., he struggled to find belonging. A fellow student changed that

When Teyu Chou was 11 years old, his family immigrated to the U. S.

Ed Sheeran responds to backlash over removing Macklemore from tour after ‘Free Palestine’ comments

English singer outlines his position after US stadium owners refuse to let rapper perform after political speech Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech Singer Ed Sheeran has responded to the backlash over the removal of Macklemore from his North American Loop tour, following the rapper’s…

Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon call for curbs on AI at ‘pro-human’ summit

Leftwing senator and far-right strategist rail against tech oligarchs but offer competing visions on Chinese ‘cold war’ The progressive senator Bernie Sanders and rightwing strategist Steve Bannon have called for restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) but offered competing visions for what they termed a “cold war” with…

Major Bitcoin Core update changes default wallet protocols, risking temporary disruption across popular apps

The Oct. 10 final-tag aim compresses checks across PSBTs, fee estimation, HTTP clients, indexes and private broadcast.

US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007

The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

British bosses to be forced to meet with employees who request flexible working

Under new workers’ rights, employers will have to ‘properly consider’ proposed shift changes and explain decisions Company bosses will have to sit down with workers who request flexible working and justify their reasons for any refusals under new rights announced by Louise Haigh on Tuesday. The first secretary of state told the…

Crypto market sinks as Fed hike odds climb above 92%

The crypto market has lost more than 2% of its value, pushing Bitcoin below $76,000 as traders prepare for a likely Federal Reserve rate hike and a key Senate vote on the CLARITY Act. Crypto market loses $76,000 Bitcoin support…

Trump ethics fight sinks CLARITY Act in dramatic Senate defeat

The CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate after a final round of bipartisan negotiations broke down and several Democrats who helped shape the bill refused to advance it. The measure failed to secure the 60 votes needed to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed with H.

Crypto Reacts: Bitcoin Slides as Clarity Act Fails to Clear Senate Vote

The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance the crypto industry's marquee bill Tuesday. Bitcoin dropped as the no tally mounted, but the move stopped well short of panic.

Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo review – Takashi Miike follows Ferrara and Herzog with a disappointment

Toronto film festival: There’s a surprisingly tame quality to the gorehound’s contribution to the rough and ready franchise and a general aimlessness that frustrates Abel Ferrera’s Bad Lieutenant, starring Harvey Keitel as the eponymous coke-addled cop stumbling into crime scenes and contributing to the injustices, felt like…

Bernie Sanders says Congress has been ‘asleep at the wheel’ over AI – video

Bernie Sanders criticised the advancement of artificial intelligence at the Pro-Human Assembly in Washington on Tuesday, warning that the current type of AI was 'the least capable version of AI that we will ever have'. The independent senator from Vermont was speaking at the conference alongside a number of AI sceptics…

Carney says Canada will pursue ‘unique security and economic alliance’ with EU amid US trade spat

Prime minister speaks of strengthening Canada’s economic and political ties to Europe at Canada Investment Summit Mark Carney said Canada will pursue a “unique security and economic alliance” with Europe as he positions his country as a base to build in the “new global economic order”. Speaking to investors, company…

Crypto industry reacts after Clarity Act fails Senate vote

One of the most crucial U. S.

The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it

From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.

18-year-old dies of measles in PA from severe neurological complication

Teen developed acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, a known measles complication.

X launches US Cashtag Program with Coinbase and Kraken

X has launched its U. S.

Clarity Act Stalls in Senate as Crypto Bill Fails to Clear Key Vote

The crypto market structure bill failed to receive enough votes to advance in the Senate.

Crypto Clarity Act flames out in failed U. S. Senate vote

The years-long effort to set U. S.

SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week

Reaching orbit would mark a significant milestone.

US Senate fails to advance CLARITY Act

The failed procedural vote leaves the CLARITY Act facing an uncertain future after months of negotiations over crypto oversight and ethics provisions.

John Healey in talks with Canada about UK joining new global defence bank

Exclusive: Britain is understood to have been formally invited to become founding member of multilateral lender John Healey is in talks with the Canadian government about joining a new global defence bank intended to help allies rearm to counter mounting security threats, just weeks after Rachel Reeves rejected the move. The…

Agility’s new humanoid robot will stop, squat to avoid harming human coworkers

Robots can start working outside physical cages and without safety barriers.

Bitcoin price defends $76K amid weak trend strength

Bitcoin price slipped below $76,000 before recovering toward $76,900, with weak momentum and dense liquidation zones leaving the price vulnerable ahead of the CLARITY Act vote and Federal Reserve decision. Bitcoin price rebounds after falling below $76,000 According to data…

Family income rose and poverty fell in 2025 — but safety net cuts could erase gains

An annual report from the Census Bureau shows the average family made more money in 2025 than the year before, while the official poverty rate declined. Health care coverage was little changed from 2024.

US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035

The AI frenzy could push U. S.

SpaceX will try to put Starship in orbit for the first time on September 22

Elon Musk's company will also attempt to deploy the first V3 Starlink satellites into its orbital internet constellation.

Did crypto’s $20 Billion DeFi surge just get stolen by price inflation?

Stablecoin growth stayed below 6% while ETH and SOL gained more than 32%, leaving the inflow picture unresolved.

Boston dumps Flock, says it shared data nationwide in violation of contract

City: Flock enabled "nationwide lookup" despite contract requiring it to be disabled.

As the politicians play catchup the tech bros agree: we may only have a decade left | John Crace

US president insists that fears expressed by top experts are a hoax – and that humanity can sleep easy while he’s at the wheel We can all sleep easy. In a post on his Truth Social account, Donald Trump has declared that fears over artificial intelligence were all a hoax dreamed up by conspiracy theorists.

Solana lender Kamino taps fintech veteran Michael Weisz as CEO for massive U. S. expansion

Michael Weisz will lead Kamino from a new New York headquarters as the DeFi lender is expanding into tokenized assets.

September Pixel Drop: New Pixel VIP updates, Pixel Watch features, and more

Our September Pixel Drop is here with an updated Pixel VIP widget, expanded chat Scam Detection, and more.

The Guardian view on the Bank of England’s £120bn bill: power without accountability | Editorial

Quantitative tightening has blurred the line between monetary and fiscal policy, leaving ministers accountable for decisions they cannot directly control When Labour made the Bank of England independent in 1997, the idea was that the Bank set interest rates while the Treasury taxed and spent. Monetary policy was in Threadneedle…

Demand for EV chargers is outstripping supply, says ChargePoint report

EV growth is happening, even in the US, and those EVs will need plugs to charge.

Could AI really wipe out humanity – six experts spell out the risks

We examine claims and counterclaims about the risks and calls to slow down the pace of AI development There have been some shocking claims in recent days about AI safety: we face a 10% chance of doom; AIs are worse than nukes; a “botnet” threatens the entire internet; it’s all a big tech psyop. Below, we look at six claims and…

Stablecoin growth could boost dollar dominance, US Treasury demand: BoE official

A Bank of England policy maker said digital dollars could expand access to the US currency while turning stablecoin issuers into bigger buyers of government debt.

Robinhood Engineers Charged With Fraud Over Alleged Crypto Listing Trades

Two employees allegedly earned more than $50,000 each by trading Hyperliquid perpetual futures before Robinhood announced new token listings.

Kennedy Center board votes to close it, as judge again keeps Trump's name off

The board's vote to shutter the historic arts center came amid concerns about financial, structural problems.

Judge blocks plan to return Trump's name to the Kennedy Center

The judge ruled that the arts center's board may not put Trump's name back up on the building, saying such a change needs Congressional approval.

Louise Haigh: UK must heed warnings from AI experts

First secretary warns of ‘huge risks’ of technology as PM is urged to use next year’s G20 to drive global regulation Ministers must “heed the warnings” from industry leaders about the threat posed by AI, Louise Haigh has said, amid calls for Andy Burnham to use the G20 to drive global regulation. The first secretary said that…

'It's Now or Never' for Clarity Act, Says 'Bitcoin Senator' Lummis

The Wyoming Republican says the final text hands Democrats more than 120 of their own demands, including sweeping new ethics rules, as the Senate holds a make-or-break cloture vote Tuesday afternoon.

AI agents now have a place to snitch

The AI Contact Hotline is designed to be a discreet place where agents that have witnessed misbehavior can tip off authorities.

Prosecutors won't seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said his office spoke with Reiner's siblings and took their wishes into consideration in the decision.

US military says it has launched weapons into space

This is the first public acknowledgment that the U. S.

Meta expands subscription push with new AI-focused plans

Meta One bundles expanded access to the company’s AI tools with premium features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

Health benefits platform Thatch reaches $1B valuation as healthcare costs surge

Thatch helps employers keep healthcare costs manageable by offering an individual plan marketplace through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement — a model that lets companies fund employees' own individual insurance plans instead of enrolling everyone in one company-wide plan.

Build real-time voice applications with Gemini 3.8 Live and 3.5 Transcribe

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From Megawatts to Tokens: How NVIDIA Maximizes AI Factory Production

On a sweltering August evening in Silicon Valley, as the sun dropped and air conditioning loads spiked, Silicon Valley Power sent a signal to an AI factory to adjust its power consumption. Varun Sivaram was watching on Zoom with about forty others — his team at Emerald AI in their San Francisco conference room, engineers […]

AI Infra Summit: NVIDIA Vera Rubin and DSX Platform Advancements Showcase Energy Efficiencies of Optimizing Tokens Per Watt for AI Factories

Ian Buck, vice president of hyperscale and high-performance computing at NVIDIA, Tuesday spoke on AI factory efficiency at the AI Infra Summit, the Santa Clara Convention Center event that has morphed into a Coachella of infrastructure tech. Before a packed audience — with more than 8,000 attendees this year, up from 3,500 last…

Reform UK ‘has no interest in Wales’, says Senedd member who defected to Plaid Cymru – as it happened

Sarah Cooper-Lesadd says party is ‘far more interested in division, opposition and headlines than finding solutions’ Leader of Reform UK in Wales stands down after arrest on suspicion of assault The Liberal Democrats have said that they will try to introduce a cap on the amount people donate to political parties by amending…

‘This should be condemned by any thinking human’: film industry rallies behind NAZA directors

Backing comes after Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor were threatened with having their citizenship revoked and accused of treason Film industry heavyweights across the globe have expressed solidarity with Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the Oscar-winning Israeli directors of documentary NAZA, who have been threatened with having…

Bristol becomes first British city to ban advertisements for fast fashion

Green-run council also curbing ads for airlines, cruises, fossil fuels and SUVs on its billboards and bus shelters Bristol has become the first British city to impose a ban on the advertising of fast fashion, in new restrictions that will also curb ads for SUVs and airlines. The ban is part of moves by the West Country city…

15 organizations transforming public service with AI

Introducing the organizations selected for the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Government Innovation.

‘Every magazine cover needs to seduce’: designers pick their favourites

From a timeless portrait of Lana Del Rey to an alternative guide to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, experts unpick what makes an enduring, shocking, or alluring print cover ‘We need to rethink what a successful magazine looks like,” says Steve Watson, founder of the subscription magazine club Stack. “It doesn’t make sense to…

New Order keyboardist Gillian Gilbert announces she is ‘living with cancer’

Musician clarified her own health status after concerns were raised by interview with husband and bandmate Stephen Morris earlier this month Gillian Gilbert, keyboardist with New Order, has announced she is again having treatment for cancer. The 65-year-old musician announced the news on Instagram, as a response to an interview…

AI models chatting in ‘surreal’ dialect mixing poetic language and tech bro jargon

Experts air concern over AI lingo redolent of James Joyce’s prose that is creating headaches for monitoring and oversight AI models have begun communicating in a strange new version of English that reads like a cross between James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake and tech bro jargon, new research has found. Autonomous AI agents are…

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Ask a Scientist: How can researchers use AI to spot a wildfire?

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