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Kurkjian: Five things we learned from the 1994 strike

As another lockout looms, what lessons can we take from Major League Baseball's last prolonged work stoppage?

NFL training camp updates: Camp standouts and key questions

Get all the latest news, intel and insights on NFL training camps from our team of reporters in the field.

Solak's NFL training camp superlatives: 10 awards, including 'most likely to succeed with a new offense'

As training camps wind down and preseason picks up, we handed out awards to some players, teams and position battles that have stood out the most.

ESPN's preseason All-America team

With the 2026 college football season on the horizon, we look at the nation's best players at every position.

12 colleges stacked with NFL draft talent: Why scouts will be eyeing Miami and Texas this season

Which schools have the most -- and best -- talent for the 2027 NFL draft? We picked out a dozen must-watch rosters full of potential early-rounders.

Fantasy football rankings: Matt Bowen's QB tiers

Creating your own rankings tiers is an essential part of draft prep. Matt Bowen gives you a head start.

Fantasy football rankings: Matt Bowen's TE tiers

Matt Bowen breaks his tight ends into tiers, helping you identify where value drops off throughout the draft.

Norwegian Krone: Restrictive Norges Bank stance and downside risks - Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke explains that Norges Bank kept its policy rate at 4.25% and still signals that further tightening may be necessary as inflation remains above target. However, upcoming data, especially August inflation, could prompt the bank to drop its year-end hike signal.

Swiss Franc edges up from lows against the US Dollar with US Retail Sales on tap

The Swiss Franc (CHF) picks up from two-week lows as the US Dollar (USD) struggles with markets cutting back bets of a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike in September.

Morning Minute: Tether Finally Gets An Audit

It seems Tether passed, putting an end to the longest-running open criticism of the leading stablecoin company.

British Pound strengthens against US Dollar as traders price out hawkish Fed bets

The British Pound (GBP) trades 0.35% higher to near 1.3533 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Friday.

Arsenal in talks over deal for Quansah; transfer latest; Championship kicks off; Fifa news: football – live

⚽ All the latest football news, comment and previews⚽ This weekend’s fixtures | Read Football Daily | Mail StuartArsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over Jarell Quansah. The asking price for the England defender expected to be at least €50m (£43m).

South African Rand: ZAR outperforms on carry and Gold – Societe Generale

Societe Generale strategists highlight that the South African Rand (ZAR) continues to outperform in CEEMEA, gaining about 2.4% versus the US Dollar (USD) in spot terms this month. USD/ZAR is close to breaking below 16.00 for the first time since February.

Volatility exits crypto, TradFi markets even as U.S.-Iran risks linger, sovereign debt rises

Your day-ahead look for Aug. 14, 2026

Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company

Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.

Citigroup CEO backs Clarity Act but warns stablecoin rewards could hurt banks

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser has backed passage of the CLARITY Act while continuing to push for changes to its stablecoin reward rules, keeping the banking industry’s main concern with the crypto bill alive ahead of a Senate procedural vote expected…

Enzo Maresca says Manchester City will not meet Chelsea’s deadline for Fernández

Chelsea set 5pm Friday deadline for bids for midfielderMaresca: ‘I don’t think we’re going to do something today’Enzo Maresca is expecting a busy end to the transfer window but says Manchester City will not meet Chelsea’s 5pm Friday deadline to sign Enzo Fernández.Maresca takes charge of City for the first time in a competitive match on Sunday against Arsena

What's going on with Southampton boss Eckert's FA probe?

While Southampton felt the full force of the EFL's disciplionary powers at the back end of last season, Spygate is far from over with the future of Tonda Eckert still uncertain.

Canadian Dollar: Manufacturing sales drag from energy – TD Securities

TD Securities strategists forecast Canadian Manufacturing Sales to fall 0.4% month-on-month in June, weaker than the market’s -0.1% call, mainly due to lower petroleum prices.

Console Wallet expands Canton Coin swaps through LetsExchange API integration

Console Wallet integrates the LetsExchange API, enabling Canton Coin holders to swap CC directly into stablecoins and EVM assets while funding wallets from external networks. Console Wallet, a leading non-custodial wallet built for the Canton Network and EVM networks, has…

Gold bounces from weekly low on softer US Dollar, fading September Fed hike bets

Gold (XAU/USD) rebounds on Friday after opening the day in negative territory and falling to a fresh weekly low of $4,311.

US Dollar Index: Range-bound Dollar as Fed odds ease – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes the USD index (DXY) is trading near the lower end of its recent 99.50–100.00 range as cooling United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) have cut implied odds of a September Fed rate hike.

Album of the year? Phoebe Bridgers – ‘Lost Weekend’: Euronews Culture’s review and verdict

It's been a six year wait since the release of American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers' critically acclaimed 'Punisher'... Now, fans finally get her third solo effort, and it's already a strong contender for Album of the Year.

Trump family's World Liberty Financial delay plans to sell Maldives resort token

The token’s sale has been pushed back due to the Iran war disrupting travel in the region.

Bitcoin slips as U.S. inflation fails to spark gains, ETFs see August's first two-day drawdown

Spot bitcoin ETFs saw back-to-back outflows for the first time since late July as the largest cryptocurrency wiped out last week's gains and altcoins struggled to find direction.

USD/CAD Price Forecast: Posts fresh two-month low below 1.3900

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) outperforms a majority of its currency peers on Friday, with the USD/CAD pair trading 0.32% lower at around 1.3888. The Canadian currency gains on hopes of a United States (US)-Canada interim deal.

Midsummer! review – Suri Noelle sparkles in a frisky Dream at the Edinburgh fringe

Assembly @ St Andrew Square, EdinburghA lusty adaptation by Avenue Q’s co-creator is performed with verve by Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise’s daughter and her fellow studentsNot every undergraduate Shakespeare show at the Edinburgh fringe makes headlines but this one brings stardust by association. Suri Noelle, the 20-year-old daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie H

VAR, timewasting and subs - new rules for the new season

The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker.

US long-term borrowing costs rise to 25-year high, as inflation fears hit bond sale – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest and economic news, as US sells 30-year bonds at highest borrowing costs since 2001Insurer Aviva said it is helping customers affected by the wildfires near Stourbridge in the West Midlands, but said the fires were “not material” for the company, my colleague Joanna Partridge reports.Aviva’s chief executive, Amanda Blanc, told r

US firms that kept DEI policies despite ‘go woke, go broke’ threats thrived

Exclusive: Companies that kept policies did just as well financially, even after Trump’s executive order, as those that didn’tConservative backlash was supposed to put an end to the diversity, inclusion and equity (DEI) movement as companies were warned “go woke, go broke”.In January 2025, Donald Trump delivered a death knell, ending DEI within the federal g

Add to playlist: the heartbreak post-mortems of Cape Town’s Rowlene and the week’s best new tracks

The South African singer has been a memorable guest artist, but the unhurried, emotional tracks on new album Some Strings Attached show she’s ready for the spotlightFrom Cape Town, South AfricaRecommended if you like Summer Walker, SZA, ShekhinahUp next Some Strings Attached out nowRowlene Bosman learned to sing in a Cape Town school choir, and the disciplin

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 10: Fulham

With Marco Silva leaving after five years can the club take advantage of the links their new coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, has with Real Madrid?Guardian writers’ predicted position: 15th (NB: this is not necessarily John Brewin’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 11th Continue reading...

'The End of Oak Street' is a good time at the movies, plain and simple

Writer-director David Robert Mitchell knows what he's doing: this movie is silly, scary, and over-the-top all at once.

WTI Oil rebounds as supply tensions overshadow demand concerns

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil rebounds on Friday and trades around $80.80 at the time of writing, up 0.40% on the day. Oil prices recover some of their losses after two days of correction as investors remain concerned about energy supply disruptions in the Middle East.

Hasan hits Bangladesh's first century in Australia

Tanzid Hasan Tamim becomes the first Bangladesh cricketer to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors continued to dominate on day two in Darwin.

RedotPay US IPO delayed as $473M Binance lawsuit adds pressure

RedotPay has reportedly delayed a planned US initial public offering that could raise more than $1 billion as the Hong Kong stablecoin payments company works through regulatory approvals and legal disputes while preparing to enter the US market. Bloomberg reported…

Running dry: drought-hit UK sporting venues and parched pitches – in pictures

With the UK experiencing the driest summer on record, we look at how the weather is affecting the pitches and courses across the country Continue reading...

Uber and Pony.ai plan to bring 2,000 robotaxis to Europe

The partnership is expanding beyond the initial market of Zagreb, Croatia to four additional European cities.

SEC Shelves Crypto Rule Meeting Days After Senate Punted Clarity Act

No replacement date has been set for the meeting, which was cancelled due to an “unforeseen scheduling issue.”

NZD/USD Price Forecast: Approaches 0.5900 resistance area as US Dollar weakens

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) appreciates on Wednesday as the US Dollar (USD) loses ground across the board amid dwindling hopes of immediate Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.

RedotPay said to put $1 billion U.S. IPO plan on hold: Bloomberg

A spokesperson for the stablecoin payments company declined to comment on any IPO plans.

Arsenal express interest in signing Quansah

Arsenal express an interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen and England defender Jarell Quansah.

Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of was broken by engine debris, report finds

Fan blade broke off shortly after takeoff on 10 July flight from Greece to Germany, preliminary findings showBusiness live – latest updatesBroken engine parts were responsible for shattering a window on a Ryanair plane, causing a passenger to be partly sucked out mid-flight in July, US investigators have said.A preliminary report by the National Transportati

Singapore crypto job scam costs company $11.8 million

A fake cryptocurrency job offer that infected a company-issued device has led to US$11.8 million in losses after attackers gained access to corporate systems and bypassed transaction controls, Singapore authorities have said. The Singapore Police Force and Cyber Security Agency…

The Real Kyle McCarren review – musical eulogy to lost bandmate strikes a chord

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghAndy Roninson’s tribute to a friend who died aged 21 combines original rock, soul and folk songs in a considered exploration of griefThey say don’t speak ill of the dead – how about singing instead? Based on real events, this new US musical is designed as a loving but warts-and-all eulogy.

European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78

European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.

Johnson-Thompson under way in the heptathlon

Two-time world champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Commonwealth silver medallist Jade O'Dowda begin their heptathlon campaigns in the 100m hurdles, with Commonwealth Games champion Kate O'Connor competing for Ireland.

New Zealand withdraws support for beleaguered FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

The Oceania Football Confederation issued its own statement on Friday, welcoming FIFA's decision to ditch the FFE investment proposal and signalling its support for Infantino.

Rangers pull out of deal for PSV winger Driouech

Rangers withdraw from a proposed deal to sign Couhaib Driouech from PSV Eindhoven, with the winger carrying an injury.

‘I felt so inspired’: Guardian readers on trying Homer’s epics after seeing The Odyssey

Readers describe how Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster has ignited or reawakened their interest in classical literature“I’m having a classics summer this year,” says Tommy Maddinson, 26, from London. He’s been inspired by Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey to delve into the subject, which has involved cinema trips, visits to the British Museum, and reading Homer’

UoM Consumer Sentiment Index set to ease as inflation, labour market worries loom

The University of Michigan (UoM) will release the preliminary estimate of August’s Consumer Sentiment Index on Friday.

Spurs agree £30m deal with Inter for Spence

Inter Milan have agreed a £30m deal to sign England defender Djed Spence from Tottenham.

Euro holds gains above 1.1550 following Eurozone GDP and bright Trade Balance data

The Euro (EUR) holds moderate gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as Eurozone Gross Domestic Product (GDP) came in line with market forecasts while June's Trade Balance beat forecasts.

'At school I sold backflips for 50p' - GB gymnasts take on honesty cards

British gymnastics stars reveal their unfiltered truths as they take on BBC Sport's Honesty Cards ahead of the 2026 European Gymnastics Championships.

Australian rookie golfer dies aged 18 after brain haemorrhage

Australian rookie professional golfer Jessica Bang has died at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage.

RedotPay US IPO delayed amid regulatory, legal hurdles: Report

RedotPay’s US IPO has reportedly been delayed as it seeks regulatory approvals, while the company says it secured a US money transmitter license.

Boxer Colon dies 11 years after brain injury in fight

Prichard Colon, who suffered a severe brain injury during a 2015 fight, dies aged 33, his father Richard confirms on social media.

Kalshi Ordered to Block Washington Bets Days After CFTC Backed It

A King County judge gave the exchange until August 19 to stop offering sports, election and politics wagers in the state.

US Dollar: Looking for a shift in Fedspeak – ING

ING strategists Francesco Pesole, Frantisek Taborsky and Chris Turner note that post-CPI summer conditions are suppressing FX volatility and keeping the Dollar broadly stable. They still see scope for a weaker Dollar as market expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening look overstated.

Japanese Yen: Bearish bias within 158.00–160.20 band against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann judge USD/JPY price action as inconclusive intraday, with trading expected between 159.00 and 159.70 after a tight 159.01–159.56 range.

Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Friday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $64.76 per troy ounce, up 0.48% from the $64.45 it cost on Thursday.

Silver regains ground above $64 as Fed rate hike bets fade

Silver (XAG/USD) gains 0.37% on Friday and trades around $64.70 at the time of writing, erasing part of its recent correction.

Arsenal in talks with Leverkusen over Quansah

Arsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a possible deal for England defender Jarell Quansah.

Brazilian Real: Election risks threaten Real – Societe Generale

Societe Generale’s Dev Ashish flags growing election and fiscal risks weighing on Brazilian assets. BRL has underperformed in LatAm, with USD/BRL nearing its 200-day moving average at 5.2042 and Bovespa breaking below its long-term average.

Australian Dollar: RBA keeps hike option open – Rabobank

Rabobank strategist Elwin de Groot reports that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left rates unchanged, with markets initially reading the statement as dovish.

Bitcoin’s stall around $63,000 exposes how weak its buyers have become amid record high S&P 500

The S&P 500 reached 7,798.99 while Bitcoin hovered above a cost-basis fault line amid record-low spot activity. The post Bitcoin’s stall around $63,000 exposes how weak its buyers have become amid record high S&P 500 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Cherry-Evans opens up on Hull FC move: 'It's where the connections felt right'

NRL legend Daly Cherry-Evans has opened up on his shock move to sign a one-year deal with Hull FC in the Super League in 2027 and says it is the club with which the "connections felt right".

Federal Reserve: RMP pause and QT timing – TD Securities

TD Securities’ Gennadiy Goldberg and Molly Brooks analyze the Federal Reserve’s decision to halt Reserve Management Purchases (RMP) after tapering from $40bn to $10bn per month.

China new bank loans contract again in July, the second time this year

Well, it's starting to look like a feature and not a bug anymore. The latest credit data for the month of July sees China new bank loans fall into contraction again, shrinking by ¥340 billion.

Hammers & Boro to go up? Championship club-by-club preview

BBC Sport correspondents take a closer look at the 24 teams taking part in the 2026-27 Championship season.

Titans & underdogs - League One club-by-club preview

BBC Sport correspondents assess the strengths and weaknesses of all 24 teams competing in League One this season.

Eurozone Q2 GDP growth remains at 0.4%, as flash data showed

According to Eurostat, the Eurozone Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in the second quarter this year remains at 0.4%, as shown by the preliminary data released on July 30.

Salford champions? Millers to spiral? - League Two club-by-club preview

BBC Sport correspondents assess the strengths and weaknesses of all 24 teams competing in League Two this season.

South Korean lawmaker warns 22% crypto tax could drive capital overseas

South Korean lawmaker Park Soo-young has called for the government to withdraw its planned 22% tax on virtual asset gains before the levy takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027, arguing that the policy unfairly targets roughly 13 million crypto users…

Eurozone Q2 GDP second estimate +0.4% vs +0.4% q/q prelim

Q2 GDP second estimate +0.4% vs +0.4% q/q prelimPrior (Q1) +0.1%; revised to 0.0%There is no change to the preliminary estimate but there is a minor downgrade to the Q1 GDP estimate on the quarter, which is now seen flat instead of posting a marginal growth.Compared to the same quarter last year, euro area GDP in Q2 2026 is seen growing by 1.0% at least.In a

How the mob took Hollywood: the story of organized crime and the movies

Hollywood Crime Story: The Mob Takes Over the Movies looks back at how criminals insinuated themselves in the film business“From the foundation of Hollywood, organized crime is there.” So claims Tom Patterson, producer and director of new three-part documentary series, Hollywood Crime Story: The Mob Takes Over the Movies.Organized crime’s connection to the f

GDP up by 0.4% and employment up by 0.1% in the euro area

In the second quarter of 2026, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.4% in the euro area and by 0.5% in the EU, compared with the previous quarter, according to a flash estimate published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In the first quarter of 2026, GDP had remained st...

Do government subsidies drive global imbalances?

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Do government subsidies drive global imbalances?”.

Bowen: As long as West Ham get back to the PL, I don't care how we do it

When West Ham were relegated from the Premier League after 15 years back in May, it seemed inevitable Jarrod Bowen would not be there to join them as they returned to the Sky Bet Championship.

US Dollar Index Price Forecast: DXY declines to 99.75-99.70 amid receding Fed hike bets

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, continues to lose ground through the first half of the European session on Friday and retreats further from a two-week high, touched the previous day.

Assumption Day: Greece prepares to celebrate its summer 'Easter' this weekend

The 15th of August is one of the most important religious festivals in the Orthodox church and a day when traditions revive and endure across Greece.

Tempers flare as Australia toil after Hasan's maiden Test ton

Tanzid Hasan posted his maiden century in just his second Test to help guide Bangladesh to 351-6 at stumps on Friday and into a commanding position over Australia after two days of the Top End series opener in Darwin.

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Picks up above 1.3500 amid generalised US Dollar weakness

The British Pound (GBP) pares losses against a weaker US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as a run of soft US inflation figures and growing signs of labour market deterioration have cast doubt about the odds for an immediate Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike.

British Pound: Growth resilience supports gains against US Dollar – MUFG

MUFG’s Lee Hardman reports the British Pound (GBP) is the best performing major currency in August, with GBP/USD back above 1.3500. The United Kingdom (UK) economy is proving resilient to the energy price shock linked to the US-Iran conflict, with Q2 GDP up 0.4% after 0.6% in Q1.

JPMorgan cut Polymarket banking ties over regulatory concerns: Report

JPMorgan Chase reportedly cut banking ties with Polymarket in October 2025 over regulatory concerns but remains open to an underwriting role if the platform goes public.

Live updates: Bitcoin slips below $63,000 as oil, yields climb

WTI crude tops $82 a barrel, adding inflation pressure and weighing on risk assets as bond yields rise.

Upbit to delist STORJ, JASMY and TT in South Korea on Sept. 14

Upbit and Bithumb will delist STORJ, JASMY and TT on Sept. 14 after warning issues remained unresolved, with withdrawals open until Oct.

HTX and FCA seek settlement in UK crypto marketing lawsuit

HTX and the UK Financial Conduct Authority have entered settlement talks over allegations that the crypto exchange illegally promoted its services to British consumers, with High Court proceedings paused until late August while negotiations continue. Reuters reported on Aug.

US Dollar: Carry trades supported as Fed seen on hold – OCBC

OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that softer United States (US) Producer Price Index (PPI) and lower US Treasury yields have led markets to scale back expectations of a September Federal Reserve (Fed) hike, limiting US Dollar (USD) upside.

The money investors borrow to trade in the U.S. stock market is at an all-time high

Money that investors borrow to trade in the stock market is called margin debt. This debt is now above $1.5 trillion, 50% higher than a year ago.

Australia bowlers toil as Tanzid Hasan ton puts Bangladesh in command of first Test

First Test, day two: Australia 198; Bangladesh 351 for 6 in DarwinOpener hits maiden Test century as tourists build 153-run leadA maiden Test century by Tanzid Hasan has given Bangladesh a 153-run lead against an Australian side that were forced to use eight bowlers in Darwin.In just his second Test match, the 25-year-old left-hander’s brilliant 101 put the

Euro flattens against Japanese Yen, ECB-BoJ to raise rates in September

The Euro (EUR) trades flat at around 183.85 against the Japanese Yen (JPY) during the European trading session on Friday. The cross consolidates while investors seek fresh cues regarding whether there will be more United States (US)-Japan joint intervention to prop up the Japanese currency.

US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs

A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

Japanese Yen: Shifting rate expectations and currency support – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur notes that Japanese government support for an imminent Bank of Japan rate hike has reinforced market expectations rather than surprised them. Probabilities now favor a hike as early as September, with October fully priced and another move in December possible.

Man City must act like champions as WSL rivals grow stronger

Manchester City have bolstered their squad this summer - but will they have enough to defend their Women's Super League crown?

Plume, Shinhan test KRW tokenized fund in offshore PoC

Plume and Shinhan Asset Management will test a KRW tokenized bond fund offshore before South Korea’s security token rules take effect in 2027.

Brighton latest: Gomez signs new contract

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Brighton latest: Gomez signs new contract”.

Wall Street Journal moves to dismiss Binance defamation case

The Wall Street Journal has asked a federal judge to dismiss Binance’s defamation lawsuit over three reports that accused the crypto exchange of weakening internal compliance efforts and allowing more than $1 billion in transactions linked to sanctioned Iranian entities.…

Which QB has the strongest arm? Best pocket presence? Orlovsky stacks the top 10 by skill

Does Josh Allen have the league's strongest arm? Is Lamar Jackson still the most unstoppable QB rusher?

NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways: Mendoza debuts for Raiders; Allar shines for Steelers

The NFL preseason is underway! How did rookies and players in new places perform in their debuts?

Crypto payments barely register among euro area merchants, ECB finds

Crypto acceptance was just 0.2% online and remained below 1% at physical points of sale, while mobile payments gained ground.

Indian Rupee: RBI support offsets wider trade gap – Societe Generale

Societe Generale notes India’s headline CPI rose slightly to 4.45% year-on-year in July, backing the RBI’s decision to keep policy unchanged. The central bank has reportedly been active in FX markets as the trade deficit widened.

Standards watchdog resumes investigation into Nigel Farage over financial gifts

Reform UK leader’s return to Clacton restarts inquiry into £5m gift from crypto-billionaire and support from fraudster• UK politics live – latest updatesThe suspended parliamentary standards investigation into Nigel Farage over accusations he failed to declare gifts and donations has resumed after the Reform UK leader’s re-election as the MP for Clacton.The

Pi Network’s Protocol 27 endgame: last upgrade before what?

The Core Team calls Protocol 27 the “final planned upgrade,” but the phrase raises more questions than it answers. Between a passed node deadline, an EU white paper registration, and a token still trading 97% below its peak, the real…

Joseph Morpurgo: Highlander 70 review – a dork’s last day at school is one to remember

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThis one-man comic play, told at breakneck speed and featuring West Side Story-like dance-numbers, is highly entertainingIt’s as if Joseph Morpurgo had never been away. The Londoner made a splash on the fringe a decade ago with several high-concept comedy shows, of which thrift-shop source material and multimedia presentation we

Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day two – as it happened

Australia claim five wickets across the second day as Bangladesh reach 351 for 6 and build an ominous first-innings lead in Darwin28th over: Bangladesh 108-1 (Tanzid 37, Mominul 42) Cummins adjusts his approach to around the wicket to Mominul but is fortunate a half-volley is driven straight to the alert Labuschagne in the covers. The first attempted lifter

Australian Dollar: Upside risk intact above support against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note AUD/USD is consolidating intraday between 0.7050 and 0.7075 after a brief spike to 0.7091 failed to build momentum.

Pop-Tarts, Tupac and marriage: Marco Rubio opens up in rare podcast appearance

Joined by his wife Jeanette, the US Secretary of State spoke about family life, music, marriage and his eating habits in a wide-ranging podcast interview.

Hyperliquid user reportedly loses $550K in Google ad scam

A Hyperliquid user reportedly lost about $550,000 in USDC after a Google ad led to a phishing site; Google says it suspended the advertiser.

Brent: Geopolitical premium eases after six-day rally – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank analysts highlight that Brent Oil has finally broken a six-day winning streak, with prices pulling back modestly as some geopolitical risk premium is removed.

SEC cancels key crypto regulatory meeting

The SEC canceled a meeting on proposed crypto offering rules after the Senate left for recess without voting on the CLARITY Act.

Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer, Dafnis Prieto: Fifteen review – Pulitzer winner stirs gorgeous improv patterns

(Nonesuch)By turns gleeful, sensitive, urgent and ruminative, this is a brilliant set that plays to the trio’s formidable strengthsThough the century-old Pulitzer prize – launched as a celebration of the craft and social necessity of good news reportage – was eventually expanded to include fiction and music by 1943, the US-born art of jazz has only been repr

Japanese Yen recovers from two-week low on fast BoJ rate hike bets, softer USD

The USD/JPY pair sticks to modest intraday losses through the first half of the European session on Friday, though it manages to hold above the 159.00 mark and remains close to a two-week top set the previous day.

Pickett not budging on No. 5 amid Daniels-LSU flap

LSU's DJ Pickett says he has no plans to change out of the No. 5 amid pushback from Jayden Daniels, with the Commanders' quarterback saying the situation won't be a distraction.

Dodgers to stick with Diaz despite latest meltdown

Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz blew his third save in his past four chances Thursday night, but manager Dave Roberts said he'd stick with him as closer, lamenting that the team lacks better options.

Sources: Arnold picks Seahawks amid legal issues

Terrion Arnold, who sources told NFL Network plans to sign a one-year deal with the Seahawks, also had visited the Texans, Saints and Giants before choosing the Seahawks.

'Ascending' QB Mendoza throws TD pass in debut

Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown on four drives against the Cardinals.

Source: Ohtani likely wouldn't opt out if team sold

Shohei Ohtani likely would not exercise a "key man" clause that would allow him to opt out of his contract if Mark Walter sold the Dodgers, a source told ESPN.

Schwarber plants 2 HRs into Field of Dreams corn

Kyle Schwarber smashed two homers into the corn to stretch his major-league-leading total to 37, and the Phillies won 7-1 over the Twins at the Field of Dreams movie site in Iowa.

Aces lock up postseason berth behind Young's 32

Jackie Young scored 32 points to help the Aces clinch a playoff berth with an 83-76 win over the Mystics on Thursday night.

26 HOFers emerge from corn at Field of Dreams

The pageantry before the Field of Dreams game featured 26 members of the Hall of Fame emerging from the outfield corn just as the ghost players did in the movie.

📸 Top NBA schedule release reactions

With the 2026-27 NBA schedule dropping Thursday, teams creatively shared their respective games for the new campaign.

Ripple moved $50.5 million in XRP to an unknown wallet while ETF inflows collapsed 93 percent

What a divergence between a 50 million token transfer to an unidentified address, a leverage buildup on Binance, and the worst week of ETF flows in 2026 tells us about where XRP goes next. On the evening of August 13,…

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Hawkish ECB prospects support Euro

The Euro (EUR) trades 0.17% higher at around 1.1550 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Friday. The major currency pair gains as the Euro rises due to firm expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) will raise interest rates in the policy meeting in September.

Witnesses and marital regime: new details emerge on Cristiano and Georgina's wedding

The marriage certificate obtained by the newspaper "Jornal de Notícias" shows that one of the world’s most high-profile couples chose separation of property and that, at the ceremony, besides their five children, four witnesses were present.

Witnesses and marriage regime: new details on Cristiano and Georgina's wedding

The marriage certificate seen by "Jornal de Notícias" shows that one of the world's most high-profile couples chose separation of assets, with their five children and four witnesses attending.

Witnesses and marital regime: new details of Cristiano and Georgina's wedding

The marriage certificate obtained by "Jornal de Notícias" shows that one of the world's best-known couples chose a separation of assets and that, besides their five children, four witnesses attended.

From witnesses to marriage regime: new details on Cristiano and Georgina's wedding

The marriage certificate obtained by the newspaper "Jornal de Notícias" shows the celebrity couple chose to keep their assets separate, with four witnesses and their five children attending the ceremony.

From witnesses to marital regime: new details revealed about Cristiano and Georgina's wedding

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Canadian Dollar gathers strength on easing Fed rate hike bets

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French inflation accelerates again in July, core prices move up as well

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Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage

Promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage as she prepared for a tournament in Thailand.

British Pound edges down against Japanese Yen on hawkish BoJ bets

The British Pound (GBP) faces mild selling pressure against the Japanese Yen (JPY) during the European trading session on Friday.

Japanese Yen: Recovery needs faster BoJ normalisation – OCBC

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Can Chelsea go from 10th to title again?

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Euro edges up against British Pound but remains within recent ranges

The Euro (EUR) is trading practically flat against the British Pound (GBP) on Friday, holding moderate gains after bouncing from three-week lows on Thursday. The EUR/GBP pair, however, is struggling to find significant acceptance above 0.8550, and remains on track for a 0.2% weekly loss.

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New Zealand break with OFC to withdraw Infantino support

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Euro: Higher intraday band within broader range against US Dollar – UOB

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BoJ set to hike rates as soon as September— Reuters

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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slips below $64.00 on profit taking

Silver price (XAG/USD) extends its losses for the second consecutive day, trading around $63.50 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Friday.

WTI regains ground near $80 amid continued energy supply risks

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trades 0.4% higher around $81.40 during the early European trading session on Friday.

BitMine lands $81.9M stake from Norway wealth fund

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund disclosed 6.15 million BitMine shares worth $81.87M, giving it indirect exposure to Ethereum.

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Weakens to near 112.50, near-term outlook remains bearish

The AUD/JPY cross trades in negative territory around 112.55 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the Australian Dollar (AUD) as traders remain on high alert for further currency intervention from Japanese authorities.

Strategy, Metaplanet face MSCI index removal proposal

MSCI’s proposed non-operating company screen could remove Strategy and Metaplanet from global indexes in November if adopted.

Indian Rupee flattens, awaiting fresh remarks on Hormuz future

The Indian Rupee (INR) trades flat at around 95.40 against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday. The USD/INR pair consolidates as investors seek fresh cues regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage to almost one-fifth of global energy supply, which is keeping oil prices higher.

United States Dollar Index weakens as cooling US inflation eases Fed rate hike odds

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is losing ground for the second successive day, trading around 99.90 during the Asian hours on Friday.

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 25

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How Maresca's Man City are shaping up compared with Guardiola side

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Swiatek beats Rybakina to end title drought in Toronto

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Ethereum study flags 65,340 risky addresses tied to $574.8M

USENIX researchers flagged 65,340 high-risk Ethereum and BNB Chain address instances, linking them to $574.8M in estimated losses.

JPMorgan shuttered its banking relationship with predictions platform Polymarket: FT

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Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than double

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Builders, bakers and cheeseburger-makers: the UK workers struggling in extreme heat

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Bitcoin Red Team flags 7,958 issues after Kimi K3 scan

Bitcoin Red Team says Kimi K3 helped scan 501 projects, logging 7,958 findings as maintainers validate and patch reported flaws.

British Pound strengthens to near 1.3500 as Fed rate hike bets ease

The GBP/USD pair gathers strength to near 1.3495 during the early European trading hours on Friday.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Bulls cautious below 159.50, 50% Fibo. caps upside on soft USD

The USD/JPY pair trades with a mild negative bias below mid-159.00s during the Asian session on Friday, though it remains close to a nearly two-week high touched the previous day.

Figure Q2 profit jumps 192% as loan volume reaches $4.3B

Figure’s Q2 profit rose 192% to $87M as loan marketplace volume hit $4.3B, with Q3 volume guided to $4.8B–$5.2B.

Neutrl pauses NUSD redemptions over undisclosed reserve issue

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India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data

Gold prices fell in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

SharpLink plans $200M ETH stake through Lido

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Nicole Kidman opens up about divorce from Keith Urban – and ‘throwing my career away’ for Tom Cruise

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CFTC probes mention markets as Kalshi pulls sports bets

CFTC is reportedly reviewing prediction-market mention bets for manipulation risk as Kalshi removes sports versions while other categories stay live.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Holds ground near 184.00, 50-day EMA

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Euro gains as receding Fed hike bets weigh on USD; geopolitical risks cap upside

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Indonesian Rupiah holds ground ahead of President Prabowo’s 2027 budget address

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Gold recovers intraday losses as reduced Fed hike bets offset geopolitics and weigh on USD

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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD extends correction as energy supply concerns remain intact

Silver price (XAG/USD) is down 1% to near $63.80 during the Asian trading session on Friday.

‘Tiktok wouldn’t open at all’: Taiwan simulates an internet blackout, with an eye on China threat

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Swiss Franc strengthens as softer US inflation pressures US Dollar

USD/CHF halts its four-day winning streak, trading around 0.8140 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency pair edges lower as the US Dollar (USD) faces downward pressure following a softer-than-expected US inflation report.

Trump orders more tariffs, this time up to 100% on drone imports. Cites security.

The tiered structure here matters more than the headline rate: a 100% tariff on militarily sensitive drones and components targets China directly given its dominance in that segment, while the lower 15% and 10% rates carved out for the EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the UK function as a soft incentive for allied supply chains rather than a blanket trade

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Beal stays with Clippers on 2-year, $13.2M deal

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Spieth grabs share of lead in FedEx playoff opener

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More Fever players back White after coach booed

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United States Dollar Index softens below 100.00 as softer PPI dampens Fed hike odds

The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 99.90 in the Asian trading hours on Friday. The DXY weakens following cooler US inflation data.

Canadian Dollar strengthens despite subdued oil prices

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Follow-up: Latvia shoots down drone hours after issuing air threat alert

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Soluna has 6.3 GW of data center projects on paper, only 192 MW are operating

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There are not enough ships to carry China's huge car exports, car-carrier vessels booked years in advance

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Latvia issues air threat alert, Finland restricts air and sea traffic

Latvian officials announced the activation of an air threat alert in the southeastern part of the country, near the border with Russia and Belarus, Reuters reported on Friday.

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Figure reports $4.3B in loan marketplace volume as profit nearly triples

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Feds probe 'mention markets' amid White House Kalshi controversy

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British Pound edges higher vs softer USD; lacks follow-through as geopolitics cap gains

The GBP/USD pair attracts some dip-buyers during the Asian session on Friday and, for now, seems to have snapped a two-day losing streak to the weekly low, which it touched the previous day.

Japanese Yen strengthens as soft US PPI tempers Fed outlook

The USD/JPY pair loses traction to near 159.45 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. Softer US inflation reports and fears of currency intervention weigh on the US Dollar (USD) against the Japanese Yen (JPY).

EUR risk: Latvia issues air threat alert, Finland restricts Gulf of Finland traffic

Individually, these alerts rarely move markets, Latvia and Finland have both issued similar drone related warnings repeatedly through 2026 as drones stray off course near the Russian border. The relevance here is cumulative rather than singular: another pair of alerts landing the same evening keeps NATO's eastern flank in the geopolitical risk conversation e

Australian Dollar declines despite RBA rate hike warning

AUD/USD edges lower for the third successive day, trading around 0.7060 during the Asian hours on Friday. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Assistant Governor Chris Kent stated on Thursday that recent interest rate hikes are producing their intended effect.

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF drew $371 million of share contributions while Bitcoin erased $66.8 million

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New Zealand Dollar recovers from two-week low as fading Fed hike bets undermine USD

The NZD/USD pair is seen building on the previous day's bounce from the 0.5820 region, or a two-week low, and gaining some positive traction during the Asian session on Friday. Spot prices climbed back above 0.5850 in the last hour and, for now, seem to have snapped a four-day losing streak.

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7878 vs. 6.7888 previous

On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7878 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7888.

WTI remains below $80.50 as traders monitor diplomatic efforts to reopen Hormuz

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price remains subdued for the third successive day, trading around $80.30 per barrel during the Asian hours on Friday. Crude oil prices edge lower as investors adopt a wait-and-see approach, closely monitoring diplomatic attempts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Euro gathers strength above 1.1500 as cooling inflation data weighs on US Dollar

The EUR/USD pair gains ground to near 1.1535 during the early Asian session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) softens against the Euro (EUR) following a softer-than-expected US inflation report.

Cavalli takes no-hitter into 7th as Nats rout Cubs

Cade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Cubs 7-0 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.

Source: Beck out, derailing rematch vs. Mendoza

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NBA's '26-27 schedule features January reunions

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Bit Digital pledged 74% of its staked Ethereum position to a loan that can trigger a 24-hour collateral call

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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: We will implement unprecedented measures on Iran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ‌said that Washington is going to apply measures that have "never been seen" on Iran, Reuters reported on Thursday.

The level-headed Swede orchestrating magic with Motherwell

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What's going wrong for Rangers and McInnes?

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Ethereum Foundation pivots away from Poseidon in post-quantum plan

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Best shots and highlights from Round 1

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Gold drifts higher above $4,350 as softer US PPI data reduces September Fed hike bets

Gold price (XAU/USD) holds positive ground near $4,360 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal gains momentum following US inflation data.

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Steadies above 215.00 capped by 50-day SMA

The GBP/JPY remains directionless on Thursday as traders turn cautious about opening fresh directional bets amid intervention fears in the FX markets, which could strengthen the Yen, and after solid UK data. The cross-pair sits at around 215.00, down 0.02%.

Multicoin exits the $1.65 billion Solana treasury company it helped launch eight months ago

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U.S. SEC to again delay 'innovation exemption' for tokenization amid Wall Street, White House concerns

The SEC was ready to release at least some part of the innovation exemption alongside its now-canceled open meeting for "Reg Crypto" on Friday.

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The Aussie Dollar holds steady at around 0.7061 after US inflation data weighed on the Greenback, which recovered some ground to finish Thursday’s session almost flat. The AUD/USD registers modest losses of 0.01%

Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs

South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.

Fed rate pause was the right call, Goldman’s Kaplan says

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Source: PSG lands WC hero Torres on $58M deal

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NZ manufacturing growth cools to 54.3 in July after June's surge

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Bitcoin Red Team member Calle said Chinese models, including Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3, are finding bugs across Bitcoin’s open-source software.

Half of the record Japanese Yen intervention is already gone

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The British Pound's growth beat came from a dead ceasefire

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Fed’s Goolsbee sees inflation improving as shocks fade

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SEC cancels long-awaited proposal of Reg Crypto, postponing meeting without new date

The first major crypto rule to be proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will have to wait a bit longer after a sudden postponement.

US wait times for cancer surgeries are getting longer and longer

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Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup

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Man City's Reijnders set for £52m Saudi move

Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to leave following a year at the club after a £52m move was agreed with Saudi Pro-League side Al-Qadsiah.

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Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn’t explained how it works

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'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings

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McInnes in damning Rangers claim as opponents make 'WiFi password' jibe

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Heroic Leigh defence denies table-toppers Leeds

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If Apple sends you a push notification alerting you to a spyware attack, take it seriously

Apple now sends out push notifications to iPhone lock screens when the company identifies government spyware targeting someone's devices.

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Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says

A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

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Super League leaders Leeds beaten by Leigh after late drama

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Ether.fi upgrades neobank with stocks and 4% loans

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Tempers flare at Eagles camp amid testy scuffle

The 11th day of Eagles training camp was defined by a fight between defensive tackle Moro Ojomo and offensive tackle Fred Johnson that could have resulted in injury.

Bears won't change name; focus still on Indiana

The Chicago Bears will not be changing their name if they move across states lines to Indiana, chairman George H. McCaskey said Thursday.

Gibbs to honor Kyle Busch by driving M&M's car

Ty Gibbs will honor former NASCAR driver Kyle Busch when he competes in an M&M's paint scheme for next month's Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Twins activate Buxton for Field of Dreams game

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, who missed 14 games with a right hip injury, has been activated off the IL prior to Thursday's Field of Dreams game vs. the Phillies.

Rangers crash out of Europa League as Derek McInnes’s winless start goes on

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Great Britain's Amy Hunt reacts to taking her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships by winning the women's 200m, but stresses that "it's not over yet" as she looks forward to the sprint relays.

Euro holds above 1.1500 as US inflation curbs Fed bets

The Euro holds firm above 1.1500 as inflation data in the US curbed Fed rate hike bets, as traders shifted from expecting a rate hike to a hold in the September 16 meeting, while investors await the release of economic growth figures in the European Union (EU).

‘Are you not entertained?’ Amy Hunt flies to golden double with 200m triumph

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Conflux Network has scheduled its v3.1.0 hard fork for Aug. 25, requiring node operators to install the update before seven network proposals and a private security fix take effect.

Two seriously injured after passenger train derails near Lewes in East Sussex

Additional nine passengers sustain less serious injuries and major disruption to services reportedTwo people have been seriously injured after a passenger train derailed between Haywards Heath and Lewes in East Sussex on Thursday.The South East Coast ambulance service said two people were taken to major trauma centres with severe injuries. Continue reading..

Solana Can Be the 'Everything Chain' as Crypto Apps Go Mainstream: 6th Man Ventures Co-Founder

6th Man Ventures co-founder Mike Dudas says Solana’s infrastructure could carry crypto’s next wave.

Writer introduces new AI model and upgraded harness to contain token costs

Built as a post-training variation on Z.ai's open source model GLM-5.2, Writer says the new system should provide deployment-ready capabilities at a much lower price.

'Dad rang and I was like: What's happening?' - England U20s boss on Uefa threat

England head coach Lydia Bedford says she has been told to "just continue as usual" before next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup, despite the threat of a Uefa boycott over an ongoing row with Fifa.

'This is her stage!' - Hunt takes 200m gold

GB sprint star Amy Hunt takes her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in the women's 200m, with Rhasidat Adeleke second and Dina Asher-Smith in third.

City of Baltimore goes after prediction markets for sports betting

The city’s complaint over gambling laws and deceptive trade practices included Robinhood, Webull and Coinbase as partners with prediction market platform Kalshi.

Businesses feel the strain as the deadline for Trump's 50% Canadian tariff approaches

If President Trump's threatened 50% tariffs go through later this month, construction businesses that rely on materials imported from Canada are among those that will suffer.

Neutrl halts NUSD redemptions over reserve concerns

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English wins Ireland's first men's gold in 800m

Mark English wins gold in the 800m to earn Ireland's first men's gold at a European Athletics Championships, a race that GB's Max Burgin is forced to drop out from through injury.

Road to the LLBWS: Results, schedules and more

We have your one-stop shop for everything to know about the 2026 Little League World Series.

Fitch affirms US at AA+, keeps outlook stable amid growth slowdown

The affirmation removes near term downgrade risk from the US sovereign story, but the accompanying commentary leans cautious rather than reassuring. Fitch's growth downgrade from 2.8% to 1.9% alongside a weakening labor market gives fixed income desks another data point supporting the softer Fed rate hike odds already in play this week.

Bills' Allen to play Sat. in 1st game at new home

A new coaching staff and another chance to get accustomed to Buffalo's new stadium led to Bills coach Joe Brady's decision to have Josh Allen and the rest of his healthy starters play in the team's preseason opener.

Freeman 'in good spirits' after fall into dugout

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury when he took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors dugout while trying to catch a foul popup.

Tether completes first full financial audit, receives clean KPMG opinion

KPMG’s audit covered Tether’s 2025 financial statements and found its reserves exceeded liabilities by $6.8 billion.

DATA Foundation locks insider tokens past deadline with no new unlock date

A June extension superseded the earlier schedule without identifying its start point, affected wallets or token amount. The post DATA Foundation locks insider tokens past deadline with no new unlock date appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Matt Bowen's favorite targets: 20 players to consider at all levels of your draft

Matt Bowen breaks down his favorite picks this year, from first-round superstars to late-round dart throws.

Mike Clay's Playbook: Strategy tips for 10 different league types and scoring setups

No matter which type of league you play in, Mike Clay gives you a guide to being a savvy, title-winning manager.

PSG agree deal in principle for Barcelona's Torres

Paris St-Germain agree a deal in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona for about £43m.

English makes history with European 800m gold

Mark English becomes the first man to win a gold medal for Ireland at the European Athletics Championships as he wins the 800m in Birmingham.

SEC Charges Toms River Trio in Connection with Alleged $47 Million Fraud Targeting Orthodox Jewish Communities

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged three Toms River, New Jersey residents for their roles in an affinity investment fraud that raised approximately $47 million from more than 87 investors, who were primarily members of Orthodox Jewish…

New Zealand Dollar steadies off two-week lows following dovish RBNZ survey

NZD/USD is recovering on Thursday in the American session, regaining the mid-0.5800s after rising off two-week lows reached during the Asian session. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has clawed back some ground as the US Dollar (USD) lost momentum.

Anthropic Is Quietly Watermarking Every Claude AI Output. Builders Are Already Trying to Break It

Anthropic is weaving an invisible, machine-readable watermark into every word its newest Claude models write—and it hasn't said how.

Draper & Choinski lose in Cincinnati as Norrie progresses

Jan Choinski and Jack Draper are knocked out of the first round of the Cincinnati Open on Thursday as fellow Briton Cameron Norrie progresses.

Gay out for duck as Pakistan impress against County Select XI

England opening batter Emilio Gay was out for a duck as Pakistan made a strong start to their tour against a Professional County Club Select XI.

Rangers booed off after Europa League exit as McInnes' winless start goes on

Derek McInnes' winless start to life at Rangers hit its lowest point as they were embarrassed and dumped out of the Europa League to a chorus of boos by Jagiellonia Bialystok on aggregate following a 1-1 draw at Ibrox.

Databricks wanted to raise $1B, investors wanted $15B. It settled on $5B at a $190B valuation.

AI is expensive, Ali Ghodsi tells TechCrunch. With so many investors wanting into his latest round, he said yes to more than planned.

investingLive Americas market news wrap: S&P 500 hits a fresh record

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Teenage GB swim star Nowacki wins dramatic European gold

British teenager Filip Nowacki claims a dramatic gold in the men's 200m breaststroke final at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

Forex Today: US Dollar holds steady ahead of US Retail Sales

The US Dollar (USD) has softened with the US Dollar Index (DXY) slipping back below the 100.00 mark after Thursday's lower-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) data and a higher-than-expected weekly Jobless Claims print trimmed bets on further Federal Reserve (Fed) tightening.

Done in a weekend - the $12.5bn LA Lakers sale that shocked the NBA

The Los Angeles Lakers' record $12.5bn (£9.3bn) sale was agreed in the space of a weekend, leaving the NBA world and fans in shock.

NRL legend Cherry-Evans signs one-year deal with Hull FC

NRL legend Daly Cherry-Evans has signed a one-year deal for Hull FC which sees him complete a shock switch to Super League for the 2027 season.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Friday, August 14, 2026

The calendar lists Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Bullock as speaking today. I have not seen this listed on the RBA website.

Total eclipse of the Internet: traffic impacts in Iceland, Spain, and Portugal

Cloudflare's data shows a clear impact on Internet traffic from Iceland to Spain and Portugal, following the path of totality of the total solar eclipse that occurred on August 12, 2026.

European Athletics Championship 2026: GB’s Amy Hunt goes for glory again on day four – live

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Jack Draper ‘in difficult place’ after defeat by Martín Landaluce at Cincinnati Open

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The USD/MXN extends its downtrend for the 14th straight day, down a minimal 0.08% as the Mexican Peso hovers near a 24-month low of 17.01 on Thursday.

Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals

Trump memo is first time gov't has authorized private sector to perform cyberattacks.

Gaming firm GameSquare boasts a $26M Ethereum fortune, but quiet debt fine print leaves just $2.1M in real cash

In its Aug. 12 earnings exhibit, GameSquare did not disclose how much ETH was pledged or update the March 31 rollover terms.

Nowacki wins European 200m breaststroke gold in thrilling finish

Britain's Filip Nowacki wins gold in the 200m breaststroke at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris with a thrilling finish.

UBS raises BlackRock Bitcoin ETF stake to $90 million

UBS has increased its BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holding to about 2.5 million shares worth nearly $90 million as of June 30, lifting the position’s value by roughly 230% during the first half of 2026. The U.S.

Explained: Why Leicester City has been put up for sale for £224m

Sky Sports' Rob Dorsett explains why Thai owners King Power are seeking to sell Leicester City for more than £200m.

Does the Community Shield preview the Premier League? History provides the answer

The Community Shield marks the final stretch before the start of the new Premier League season. But should fans take anything away from the result?

From Maresca to Maddison, the 20 people who will define the Premier League season

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OpenAI introduces ‘Ultrafast,’ a new mode that makes GPT-5.6 Sol work at 14x the speed

OpenAI is launching a preview of a sped up version of its latest, most powerful model, in an effort to court enterprise users.

Delio CEO sentenced to 15 years in prison on crypto fraud in South Korea

More than a year after being indicted on fraud charges related to his activities at crypto company Delio, Jeong Sang-ho faces prison time in South Korea.

Donald Trump empowers US private companies to conduct cyber-attacks

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OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that USD/IDR has rebounded after a near 2% month-to-date pullback, with external factors such as elevated Oil prices and US rates remaining key drivers.

IBM partners with OpenAI to bolster enterprise AI push

IBM plans to train and certify tens of thousands of consultants on OpenAI's technologies as part of this deal.

Crude Oil mistakes a Gulf Coast bottleneck for a glut

The largest weekly build in American Crude Oil inventories in three and a half years landed on Wednesday into a market that two forecasting agencies spent the same morning describing as physically short, and the barrel has been selling since.

Virgin Galactic wants your help naming its new Delta class spaceship

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Google and OpenAI Debut Super Fast AI Models—Gemini 3.7 Flash Is Out, But GPT-5.6 Sol Ultrafast Is Invite-Only

Google's model is live and built for cheap agents; OpenAI's is quicker but locked behind a waitlist.

Ethena taps FalconX for institutional stablecoin lending

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Having suffered a fall in the 800m semi-finals, Audrey Werro may have to contend with physical and mental consequences in the finals as she faces stiff competition in Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol.

Championship spending hits record levels and likely to go higher as playoffs expand

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The board voted to close the Washington, D.C., arts complex's main campus for a $250 million renovation — three months after a federal judge temporarily blocked a similar closure.

Ethereum L1 drops Poseidon in post-quantum move

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen says he is "very" disappointed by British rival Josh Kerr's decision to miss the European Championships in Birmingham.

Tether Claims 'Largest Inaugural Financial Audit' as KPMG Signs Off on 2025 Statements

Tether said KPMG gave its 2025 financial statements a clean opinion, a milestone for the company after years of questions about the reserves backing USDT.

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United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note USD/SGD stayed largely unchanged around 1.2805 on Tuesday, with momentum still flat.

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The USD/CHF pair trades near the top trendline of a bearish flag pattern on Thursday, holding steady at around 0.8134 after the release of softer inflation data on the producer side.

Ukrainian drones wipe out entire US tank brigade in live war game

Ukrainian drone pilots teach the US military and NATO hard battlefield lessons.

Solana treasury company shutters its SOL accelerator as a $27 million quarterly reversal forces deep cuts

The company retired $3.5 million of principal for $2.3 million while issuing about 478,000 shares to fund operating costs. The post Solana treasury company shutters its SOL accelerator as a $27 million quarterly reversal forces deep cuts appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Rory finds water on nightmare double-bogey 18th hole!

Rory McIlroy had an eighteenth hole to forget at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Anthropic set AI agents loose on the same task. They started a turf war.

Anthropic researchers found AI agents can clash, collude, and coordinate in unexpected ways, raising new questions about whether today’s safety tests capture the risks of multi-agent systems.

Tether says it completed long-promised 'Big Four' audit of finances behind $180 billion USDT stablecoin

KPMG U.S. examined Tether's books and even counted its gold bars as the $180 billion USDT issuer said it completed its long-promised financial audit.

White House Lets Private Firms Hack Cybercriminals—At Their Own Legal Risk

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Tuesday that lets vetted U.S. companies carry out offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal networks.

CFTC to join SEC in exploring crypto regulations without CLARITY bill

The CFTC will hold a meeting for its Innovation Advisory Committee on Aug. 20 to address regulation related to crypto assets, artificial intelligence and prediction markets.

Japanese Yen little changed amid cooling US inflation

USD/JPY is trading sideways on Thursday, hovering in the mid-159.00s and holding within its recent range. It is more of the same for the pair, which continues to move in consolidation as opposing forces cancel each other out.

Top Forbes editor reportedly fired after receiving $6m from business associate

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Gold (XAU/USD) price declines on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) trims some of its earlier losses, as economic data in the US showed that the disinflation process continues, amid a moderately softening jobs market.

Silver Price Forecast: Momentum cools as XAG/USD consolidates above 50-day SMA

Silver trades modestly lower on Thursday, holding within Monday’s trading range as buyers take a breather following the strong rally seen at the start of the month.

Flock “can’t tech its way out” of the stalker cop problem, experts say

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New UN plastic treaty is going backwards, experts say

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Leicester City up for sale for more than £200m

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Trezor warns 14,000 customers after fulfilment partner suffers data breach

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Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley buys Harvey Nichols

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Australian Dollar stumbles near recent highs

AUD/USD is trading little changed on Thursday, shrinking near the 0.7050s below the multi-week high reached on Wednesday near 0.7091. The pair holds its ground after US data pointed to cooling price pressure, keeping the US Dollar (USD) stagnant.

WR Pearsall after surgery: 'Road back starts now'

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Daniels miffed over LSU giving Pickett his No. 5

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels informed LSU that it can no longer use his name, image and likeness and said he felt "profoundly disrespected" after the school allowed cornerback DJ Pickett to wear his former No. 5 jersey.

McCarthy: Vikings' QB decision 'out of my control'

The decision to name Kyler Murray the winner of the Vikings' quarterback competition this week was "out of my control," former starter J.J. McCarthy said Wednesday.

Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons

Russell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement Wednesday.

Sources: Kushner, Iger to buy Lakers for $12.5B

The Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.

Watson tapped to start Browns' preseason opener

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Panthers add to TE room, bring on veteran Waller

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Metaplanet Denies Selling $320M in Bitcoin as Firm Launches BitBonds

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Ford on track to complete $2B factory overhaul for Fathom EV truck

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LIV set to cancel season-ending Team Championship

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Bitcoin price falls below $64K as US CPI fails to spark breakout

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Tesla paid Elon Musk 2.5m times more as CEO than its average worker in 2025

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One stock wrote the Dow Jones Industrial Average's entire session

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WNBA condemns ‘bad-faith’ efforts to fuel transgender player debate

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European shares close lower despite the US tech push higher

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Hawaii To Ban Cash Deposits at Crypto ATMs From October

Lawmakers targeted the deposits that scammers rely on, with the machines still able to sell crypto for dollars or swap one coin for another.

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New Zealand Dollar struggles as softer inflation expectations challenge RBNZ hawks

NZD/USD trades around 0.5850 on Thursday at the time of writing, down 0.15% on the day.

Public Bitcoin miners cut hashrate 13.4% as AI infrastructure revenue grows

AI and HPC are reshaping mining economics as operators repurpose power and data centers, while a smaller group of miners continues to expand Bitcoin capacity.

Japanese Yen struggles despite soft US PPI, fading Fed rate-hike bets

The Japanese Yen (JPY) struggles to gain traction against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, even as the Greenback weakens modestly following softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data. The Yen strengthened immediately after the release, briefly pushing USD/JPY toward 159.

Carrick rules out £100m signing for Manchester United as Rashford rejoins squad

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Get updates while your Pixel 11 Pro is face down with HiLight.

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X open sources its ranking algorithm, letting users see if they’ve been ‘shadowbanned’

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Carrick: We want and need more signings at Man Utd

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LIV tickets taken off sale, Hatton enters clashing event amid cancellation reports

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Kelce: Marrying Taylor Swift the best night of my life

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British Pound climbs as soft US inflation data hurt Fed hawkish bets

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Fresh talks over Arsenal move for Aston Villa's Konsa

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Instagram introduces a redesigned wordmark

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The crypto exchange operator’s shares gained around 10% as adjusted EBITDA more than tripled and subscription and services revenue hit a record high.

Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps

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Richards to face Kalajdzic showdown on Fisher bill

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Trezor reports data from 14K users exposed through shipping provider

The wallet provider warned that thousands of users could potentially be at risk of phishing attempts, while advising that all devices, private keys and backups were safe.

Morph launches non-custodial stablecoin payments platform

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Football Daily | Brian Madjo and the tendency to lump expectations on young shoulders

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When XRP falls below $1, how XRP holders can turn the tide and earn $10,000 a day

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The Lakers have become a poker chip for some of the most powerful men in America

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Bitcoin keeps traders guessing near $64K as stocks gain on cool US PPI data

Bitcoin joined US stocks in modest gains after July PPI inflation data continued a cooling trend seen over the past month.

Celtic sign midfielder Baur on an initial four-year deal

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Poland: Fuel-driven inflation rise contained – ING

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West Ham's boardroom battle on eve of Championship season

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Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Regions Bank

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Four Canadian hockey stars remain suspended after sexual assault acquittal

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Metaplanet burned through 83% of a $500 million credit line to build 43,000 BTC, and now it wants investors to fund the next leg

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Euro holds steady against Pound Sterling despite steady UK growth

EUR/GBP is trading sideways on Thursday near the 0.8540 level, with the Euro (EUR) steadying after three consecutive days of losses despite the Pound Sterling (GBP) gaining support from UK economic growth data that was broadly in line with expectations.

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Apple in talks to pay publishers to provide Siri with current news: report

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An FCA employee bought crypto from a UK IP address using a driving license as ID, according to the regulator's claim.

Euro edges higher against US Dollar after soft US PPI data

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Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct

The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.

WNBA task force discusses transgender athletes

A task force of team presidents and general managers met Wednesday and discussed transgender athletes but did not arrive at any eligibility rules.

Norwegian Krone: Softer Norges Bank stance weighs – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad reports Norwegian Krone weakness after Norges Bank left rates at 4.25% but softened its hawkish bias. Forward guidance shifted from a likely hike to a more conditional stance, dropping an explicit call for tighter policy.

Henriques chasing 'cricket nirvana' with Portugal

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The main contenders to replace Rodri at Man City

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Kalshi in talks with Sequoia, Wellington for $750 million fund raise at $40 billion valuation

The prediction-market platform raised $1 billion at a $22 billion valuation in May and is now discussing a new round that could nearly double that figure.

Hodgkinson’s key rival Werro reinstated after shock fall to set up dream Euro 800m final

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Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule

The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.

In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks

The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting 'hack back' attacks or offensive cyber operations.

Ham review – vegan take on Hamlet delivers meaty rebuke to carnivores

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Leicester City put up for sale for more than £200m

Leicester City's Thai owners King Power are hoping to sell the club after 16 years, for more than £200m.

West Ham latest: Interim chief exec Virani targets Premier League return

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Super League confirm NRL investment offer

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Ethereum DeFi Platform Ether.fi Adds Tokenized Stocks and Portfolio-Backed Loans

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Are teens on e-motorbikes the ‘new Hells Angels’? Not so fast, boomers

Experts say better regulation is needed but that bad press about ‘motorized menaces’ puts the wider ebike revolution at riskBeware, Americans: there’s a battery-powered threat cruising down beach paths, rolling up hiking trails and zipping along the streets of our cities.By now, you’ve probably seen footage on social media of teens racing along streets, popp

Imelda Staunton: ‘Umbridge’s giggle needed to be short and sharp. So I just did a boom, boom’

The actor answers your questions on working with her dog, becoming a dame, Harry Potter, and making televisual history in The Singing DetectiveYou and Bill Nighy were comrades in Pride, but play estranged spouses in & Sons. Was it more fun marching alongside him or giving him a piece of your mind?

Anthropic could be worth $2 trillion when it goes public

Rapid revenue growth fuels hope Claude maker's IPO is the biggest listing in history

Food inflation jumped to 5.52% and the Reserve Bank of India held at 5.25%: Why rate hikes are still on the table

India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation accelerated slightly to 4.45% year-on-year in July from 4.38% in June, primarily propelled by rising food costs.

United Kingdom: Growth risks tilt higher – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank’s Sanjay Raja notes that the UK economy remained strong over spring, with UK GDP rising 0.4% q/q and annualised growth in the first half reaching 2%.

We've flown a radiation-blocking vest to the Moon and back, and it worked

Let's shield the astronauts instead of the spacecraft.

MUFG to test Japanese government bond repos on Canton Network

Four companies within Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group have launched a proof of concept to test Japanese government bond repo transactions on the Canton Network, with the project targeting automated processing and 24-hour on-chain settlement. According to a Thursday announcement from…

Tielemans apologises to Villa fans for Man Utd remarks

Youri Tielemans apologises to Aston Villa fans after suggesting he had moved to a bigger club in Premier League rivals Manchester United.

Hodgkinson into 800m final and Werro through despite nasty fall

Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt.

Norges Bank: Disinflation slows rate path – Nomura

Nomura economists note Norges Bank kept its policy rate at 4.25% in August despite softer CPI-ATE inflation. The bank still flags a possible further hike, but they now expect a November move, with risks tilted to no additional increase and no rate cuts projected until September 2027.

Swissquote cuts full-year guidance as 1H crypto income plunges, shares slide

The online bank cut full-year revenue and profit forecasts after first-half crypto trading levels slumped.

Bangladesh dominate Australia despite Smith reprieve

Australia batter Steve Smith benefits from an odd technology reprieve, but Bangladesh otherwise dominate the hosts on day one of the first Test.

Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding

Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.

Crypto platform operator gets 15-year prison sentence in South Korea due to $50 million scam

A South Korean court sentenced the head of centralized finance (CeFi) lender Delio to 15 years in prison for embezzling digital assets from more than 1,100 customers.

Andy Burnham ‘angry’ over water company bill increases; Sports Direct owner buys Harvey Nichols – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as regulator says five companies can raise bills to pay for infrastructure for new housing and datacentresThe biggest factor for the FTSE 100’s underperformance on Thursday morning relative to other European markets is a big decline in the mining sector.Chilean miner Antofagasta is the bigge

Breaking: Trezor says ShipMonk breach exposed data of 13,689 customers

Trezor has disclosed that personal information belonging to 13,689 customers was exposed after an unauthorized actor gained access to systems operated by its shipping provider ShipMonk. Trezor said in an Aug.

5 leading crypto payment gateways

Crypto payment gateways are gaining traction in 2026 as businesses seek faster, lower-cost digital asset payments without managing blockchain infrastructure themselves. More companies now treat cryptocurrency as a working payment rail rather than a novelty.

Federal Reserve: Trump pressure and rate risks – Commerzbank

Commerzbank's Dr. Marco Wagner analyzes how Donald Trump’s past and potential future attacks on the Federal Reserve (Fed) affect its independence.

Goldman Sachs drops $2.25 billion to hijack the Bitcoin yield market and leapfrog BlackRock by 19x

BTCI listed a 26.73% distribution rate, a 1.62% SEC yield and a negative 41.66% one-year NAV return. The post Goldman Sachs drops $2.25 billion to hijack the Bitcoin yield market and leapfrog BlackRock by 19x appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Omni experts share what excites them most about the model.

We interviewed some of the experts behind Gemini Omni to hear what excites them most about the model.

Can social media start over? Bluesky’s CEO and COO deliver their case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider is joined by COO Rose Wang for a Disrupt Stage session on whether social media can start over and where Bluesky fits into that potential reboot.

PUMP price rises 27% despite 6.88B token unlock

Pump.fun’s PUMP token climbed 27% from its Aug. 8 low as record weekly fees strengthened its buyback-and-burn program, while buyers absorbed volatility around a 6.875 billion-token unlock.

Figure revenue doubles as blockchain loan marketplace volumes surge

The tokenization-focused lender posted $226 million in quarterly revenue as blockchain loan marketplace volume jumped to $4.3 billion.

Robinhood Ventures Fund II to begin NYSE trading after $200M IPO

Robinhood Ventures Fund II has priced an 8 million-share initial public offering at $25 per share, raising $200 million before fees as Robinhood expands its retail-focused private market fund business. According to a press release from Robinhood Ventures Fund II,…

US Dollar: Yield support erodes on weaker inflation – DBS

DBS Group Research economist Philip Wee notes that softer US CPI and labour data kept DXY locked in a 99.4–100.1 range after the USD/JPY sell-off linked to joint US-Japan interventions. Markets sharply reduced the implied probability of a September Federal Reserve hike.

The 10 storylines that will shape the rest of this MLB season

An epic MVP battle. A Triple Crown pursuit.

Crystal Palace latest: Eagles closing in on Khalaili signing

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Crystal Palace latest: Eagles closing in on Khalaili signing”.

Bitmine’s $257M annualized staking income ‘fills’ operational gaps, share buybacks: analysts

Bitmine’s Ether staking revenue is an important financial buffer that fills financial gaps and provides recurring revenue streams beyond Ether’s price appreciation, analysts told Cointelegraph.

"Still an open question": Fed’s Barkin keeps possibility of rate hike alive

Richmond Federal Reserve (Fed) President Thomas Barkin highlighted on Thursday the persistent uncertainty surrounding the US inflation outlook and monetary policy.

Euro: Choppy range trading outlook against US Dollar – Rabobank

Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses EUR/USD dynamics in light of shifting Fed rate hike expectations and Oil-related safe haven flows into the Dollar.

Trezor Customer Data Exposed in Shipping Partner Breach

The hardware wallet manufacturer says its devices and backups are untouched, but the leak hands attackers valuable customer data.

When do the major European leagues start and what are the big stories?

BBC Sport looks at the big stories in Europe heading into the 2026-27 season.

Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse

US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.

Japanese Yen: Policy support for BoJ hikes – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights USD/JPY trading just below 160.00 as Japan’s government signals support for faster Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hikes, reinforcing narrowing US–Japan differentials and a lower USD/JPY case.

XRP Holders Can Now Trade Options Using Flare’s FXRP as Collateral

The Derive integration gives XRP holders a way to hedge or speculate without depositing their tokens with a centralized exchange.

MUFG PoC to bring Japanese government bond repo transactions onchain

MUFG’s experiment plans to bring Japanese government bond repo transactions onchain to achieve 24/7 settlement, as well as improved capital and operational efficiency.