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Playoffs live analysis and highlights: Liberty host Lynx
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Follow live: Ben Rice crushes a HR to double Yankees lead over Red Sox
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White Sox top Astros in Game 1; first playoff win in 5 years
The White Sox beat the Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series, the club's first playoff win since 2021.
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Mattingly's early move to Duran, 'our best guy,' backfires in loss
Don Mattingly wanted the Phillies' best reliever on the mound as early as possible in the opener of a best-of-three NL Wild Card Series against the Braves, but the move backfired when All-Star closer Jhoan Duran allowed a three-run homer in a Game 1 loss.
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Sources: NBA reviewing finalists' bids for Vegas team in $12-13B range
The NBA is expected to select the winning bid for owner of the Las Vegas expansion team from among three finalist groups: Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie; Steve Apostolopoulos and Marc Lasry; and Bill Foley and Jerry Colangelo.
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Clark's monster effort keeps Fever alive, helps force Game 3 vs. Aces
Caitlin Clark became the first player in league history to produce a points-assists double-double in the first half of a playoff game and finished with 27 points and 15 assists in a 99-89 win over the Aces to keep the Fever alive.
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Giants release OBJ amid veteran receiver's struggles
The Giants released veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Tuesday.
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Schottenheimer 'aligned' with Jones, vows 'I'll be better' after Rio gaffes
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he would "be better" after meeting with Jerry Jones about questionable late-game coaching decisions in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.
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U. S. legend Tim Ream retires from national team
United States legend and Charlotte FC defender Tim Ream has officially retired from the national team.
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🤔 Future of college sports: What is the Protect College Sports Act?
As the Senate passes the landmark bill, we sort the truths about the Protect College Sports Act from the myths.
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Canes lift banner, Panthers win 'playoff-style' opener in OT
On a night when the NHL's last three title winners were on display, Gustav Forsling fired a shot past Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds left in OT, lifting the Florida Panthers past the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in Tuesday's season opener.
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Follow live: Richards' header in 72nd minute puts U. S. in front
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ForexFXStreet
Australian Dollar struggles to gain traction despite solid Chinese PMI Data
AUD/USD extends its losses for the third successive day, trading around 0.6970 during Asian hours on Wednesday.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Payment and Settlement Statistics (Aug.)
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ForexInvestingLive
Australia August CPI 4.0% as fuel jumps, trimmed mean below forecast at 0.2% m/m
The Australian dollar was lower after t he data , as the softer-than-expected monthly trimmed mean reading was seen as the more encouraging signal for inflation. The market is pricing only around a 25% chance of a November hike, well below Westpac's stated base case that the RBA follows up next month, which suggests the market…
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ForexFXStreet
Australian Dollar dives to six-month low vs Yen after Aussie CPI report, China PMIs
The AUD/JPY cross remains under heavy selling pressure for the second consecutive day, falling to a six-month low during the Asian session on Wednesday following the release of Australian consumer inflation figures.
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China’s September RatingDog Manufacturing PMI leaps to 52.1, Services PMI rises to 51.6
China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) climbed to 52.1 in September from 51.5 in August, the latest data published by RatingDog showed on Wednesday. The market forecast was for a 51.6 print.
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China private survey manufacturing PMI (September) 52.1 (vs. expected 51.6, prior 51.5)
I'll have details and implications posted separately. S&P Global / RatingDog PMIs, September: Manufacturing 52.1 expected 51.6, prior 51.5 Services 51.6 expected 51.1, prior 51.4 Background: China PMIs preview: official manufacturing seen back above 50 before holiday This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at…
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ForexFXStreet
Breaking: Australia’s CPI inflation rises to 4.0% YoY in August, as expected
Australia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 4.0% year-over-year (YoY) in August, compared to a 3.5% growth reported in July, the latest data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed on Wednesday.
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China's September NBS Manufacturing PMI rises to 50.1, Non-Manufacturing PMI jumps to 50.2
China’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 50.1 in September from 49.8 in August, China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported on Wednesday.
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China official manufacturing PMI (September): 50.1 (expected 50.1, prior 49.8)
I'll have details and implications posted separately. National Bureau of Statistics PMIs (September): Manufacturing 50.1 expected 50.1, prior 49.8 Non-Manufacturing 50.2 expected 49.3, prior 49.00 Composite 50.7 prior 49.5 Background: China PMIs preview: official manufacturing seen back above 50 before holiday This article was…
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Australian August Headline CPI 4% (vs. expected 4%, prior 3.5%)
I'll have details and implications posted separately. ADDED, here it is: Australian dollar marked lower on the data Consumer Price Index (YoY) (Aug) 4% surging fuel prices impact expected 4.0%, prior 3.5% Consumer Price Index (MoM) (Aug) 0.4% expected 0.4%, prior 1.0% Trimmed Mean CPI (YoY) (Aug) 3.6% expected 3.6%, prior 3.6%…
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British Pound seems vulnerable near two-month low as USD bulls eye US PCE and GDP
The GBP/USD pair enters a bearish consolidation phase during the Asian session on Wednesday, trading just above a two-month low, around the 1.3200 mark, touched the previous day.
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ForexFXStreet
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7351 vs. 6.7411 previous
On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7351 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7411 and 6.7025 Reuters estimate.
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ForexFXStreet
WTI remains below $90.00 due to Middle East export recovery
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price edges higher after registering nearly 4.5% losses in the previous day, trading around $88.50 per barrel during Asian hours on Wednesday. Crude oil prices eased as energy flows from the Middle East showed clear signs of improvement.
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Riley shakes off down year with clutch HR to lift Braves in Game 1
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning, and the Braves rallied past the Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday in the opener their National League Wild Card Series.
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Divine intervention? Pope Leo blesses White Sox ahead of playoffs
The White Sox got a letter of support from Pope Leo XIV, a longtime fan and Chicago native, prior to Tuesday's playoff opener vs. the Astros.
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Premier League finds Man City guilty on all charges of financial breaches
Manchester City have been found guilty of all 115 charges of serious breaches of Premier League regulations, the Premier League confirmed in a 1545-word statement on Tuesday.
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Ex-Auburn staffer arrested, accused of leaking trade secrets
A former Auburn football staff member has been accused of stealing trade secrets from the Tigers and sending them to their competitors, according to court records.
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Ex-NBA champ JR Smith in jail on family violence charge
Former NBA champion JR Smith was arrested Monday in Texas on a charge of assault causing "bodily injury family violence."
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ForexFXStreet
Euro softens below 1.1350 on Lagarde's dovish tilt, German Retail Sales data in focus
The EUR/USD pair declines to around 1.3335 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The Euro (EUR) softens against the US Dollar (USD) after European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde's dovish tilt.
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ForexInvestingLive
ANZ survey: NZ business confidence eases to +52 as oil rise hits late responses
For the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, the key message is that inflation expectations did not move as oil prices jumped, which ANZ described as encouraging while stressing it is early. Against that, wage expectations edged up and ANZ says spare capacity may be getting used up faster than the central bank assumed in its recent…
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CryptoCointelegraph
Trump accord calls for tech firms to ‘self police’ their own frontier AI
The voluntary accord puts much of the responsibility for managing frontier AI risks on developers.
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ForexFXStreet
Mediators push peace deal between US and Iran — FT
Mediators are making a renewed push to advance an agreement between the United States (US) and Iran, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. This move came after US President Donald Trump said he had rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks on ending the war.
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Cowboys owner Jones: 'No explanation' for late coaching gaffes in Rio
Jerry Jones says he believes errors in game management by his coaching staff cost the Cowboys a victory over the Ravens.
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ForexInvestingLive
Japan August factory output falls 1.7% against forecast rise, retail sales slow
The industrial production miss and the softer retail print complicate the case for the Bank of Japan to move again quickly, and traders will weigh them against the strength implied by manufacturers' own projections for September and October. A former BoJ executive director has put the chance of an October hike at around 20% to…
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TechnologyBBC Business
OpenAI unveils AI assistant 'dots' while safety worries delay new model
Sam Altman spoke in San Francisco during OpenAI’s annual event for tech developers.
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ForexFXStreet
Gold rebounds from eight-week low as traders weigh Fed rate path
Gold price (XAU/USD) rebounds from an eight-week low to near $4,180 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. However, the potential upside for the precious metal might be limited as oil-driven inflation reinforced expectations of tighter monetary policy by the US Federal Reserve (Fed).
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TechnologyTechCrunch
America.gov gets really weird when you ask it about Minecraft, but it’s not a glitch
For the sake of national security, it's a relief to learn that America.gov is not hallucinating to the point that it's penning lengthy poetry.
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ForexFXStreet
Australian Dollar cracks 0.70 as Bullock dulls RBA hike, CPI looms
The Aussie Dollar tumbled over 0.40% against the US Dollar on Tuesday, even though the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised rates to 4.60%, but a mild-dovish tilt by RBA Governor Bullock cleared the path to push the pair below the 0.7000 threshold.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
TechnologyBBC Business
Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons
Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits.
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ForexFXStreet
The Japanese Yen sits still while Tokyo calls it undervalued
Finance Minister Katayama said on Tuesday that an undervalued Yen is generally a problem, and that she and US Treasury Secretary Bessent agreed on a September 25 call to strengthen their cooperation.
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TechnologyBBC Business
The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.
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MarketsBBC Business
'I like proving people wrong': The women taking up DIY and plumbing
Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.
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MarketsBBC Business
Huel ad banned for suggesting its products could replace all conventional food
The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".
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MarketsBBC Business
Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.
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The New Zealand Dollar breaks lower after Australia's rate hike
Australia's fourth rate hike of 2026 sent the Australian Dollar lower on Tuesday, and NZD/USD closed below 0.5650 for the first time in its slide. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised its cash rate to 4.60%, the highest since 2011, in a unanimous vote.
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England can take vital lessons from worst defeats into Rugby World Cup, says Johnson
Former captain says losses can benefit team next year Johnson refuses to comment on Henry Pollock hype Martin Johnson believes England’s most painful defeats under Steve Borthwick can benefit them at the Rugby World Cup in Australia next year. England endured some disastrous moments during the Six Nations this year, most…
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Robinhood adds AI agents, perps and weekend trading in push to win active traders
The brokerage is expanding its trading hours and adding leveraged crypto products and automated trading tools to attract more active investors.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
World SportBBC Sport
I'd stick my Man City medals in bin - Keane
Roy Keane says he would throw his "medals in the bin" if he were a Manchester City player after the club were found guilty of all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial rules.
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The Pound slips to its lowest since June as a BoE hold voter pushes back
The case for another Bank of England (BoE) hike rests on energy prices, and on Thursday the government takes value-added tax (VAT) off household electricity bills.
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ForexFXStreet
Dow Jones Industrial Average retests its floor as consumer confidence sinks
The worst US consumer confidence reading since 2014 should have been enough to break the Dow Jones Industrial Average's September floor near 51,100, and the floor held for a third time.
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TechnologyArs Technica
Most powerful obesity drug yet: People lost up to 25% of weight in trial
Retatrutide is a triple-hormone obesity drug simulating GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon.
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World SportBBC Sport
New coach, new players, but same old failings hamper Scotland
Self-inflicted wounds cost Scotland on Sebastien Pocognoli's Hampden debut, writes Tom English.
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ForexFXStreet
Mexican Peso breaks 18.00 as carry trade loses its edge
The Mexican Peso extended its losses against the US Dollar for the second straight day, down 0.29%, as USD/MXN decisively surpassed the psychological 18.00 for the first time since the beginning of April 2026, trading at 18.04 at the time of writing.
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World SportESPN
From the Tkachuks in Florida to McDavid's future, what we're hearing ahead of the 2026-27 season
The NHL is ready to drop the puck on Tuesday. What are some of the big storylines we're watching ahead of the start of a new season?
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Expert picks for the season: Stanley Cup, division winners, awards
Can the Canes repeat? Who are the favorites for major individual hardware?
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TechnologyTechCrunch
The internet is convinced Elon Musk’s xAI trolled OpenAI’s ‘Dots’ launch
Before OpenAI launched its new AI agent, Dots, on Tuesday, Elon Musk's xAI had already acquired the domain name "dot.com," which now redirects to the Grok chatbot download page.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Your car and its mobile app are probably handing over all kinds of data to tech companies
Researchers at Northeastern University found vehicles and their companion apps regularly shared detailed data with some of the largest tech companies.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
World SportSky Sports
Humphries, Wade progress at World Grand Prix as Rock dumped out
Luke Humphries was not punished for a raft of missed finishing doubles as he beat a below-par Dave Chisnall to reach the second round of the World Grand Prix in Leicester.
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CryptoCrypto News
Fed’s Barr signals more rate hikes as October odds fall to 50%
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr has renewed his call for further interest-rate increases to bring inflation down to 2%, while market odds of an October hike have fallen to about 50% from roughly 70%. Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said…
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World SportBBC Sport
Time for Tuchel to offer Alexander-Arnold some trust
Having been overlooked for so long, Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a world-class moment on his return, writes Phil McNulty.
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World SportBBC Sport
Wigan's O'Neill wins Man of Steel award
Brad O'Neill wins the 2026 Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel award as Wigan's Jenna Foubister wins Woman of Steel.
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CryptoCrypto News
Riot Platforms closes $200M Coinbase Bitcoin credit line
Riot Platforms has fully repaid its Coinbase Credit borrowing and closed the $200 million Bitcoin-backed facility, releasing the lender’s claims on pledged assets after settling principal and accrued interest on Sep. 21.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
World SportESPN
Week 4 NFL Power Rankings, plus every team's fantasy surprise
How do all 32 NFL teams stack up through three weeks of the season? Plus, we picked out each team's biggest fantasy surprise -- good or bad.
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World SportESPN
Seven things Solak thinks: Brock Bowers is JSN, Rams need one more trade, more
The Rams need another pass catcher? Get ready for Week 4 with some takes.
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World SportSky Sports
Man City guilty verdict reaction: 'Players should stick medals in bin' - Keane
Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Man City guilty verdict reaction: 'Players should stick medals in bin' - Keane”.
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TechnologyArs Technica
Protests against OpenAI get increasingly creative
New sculpture depicts AI leaders escaping a sinking ship.
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BusinessTechCrunch Startups
a16z-backed EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation to $4B
EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation in a year.
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World SportThe Guardian Sport
Nations League roundup: Lamine Yamal sinks Croatia in Spain’s World Cup homecoming
Teenager scores twice in 4-1 win to boost Ballon d’Or case Slovenia beat North Macedonia; Faroe Islands hold Moldova Lamine Yamal scored two goals and set up another as Spain hammered Croatia 4-1 on Tuesday in the Nations League in their first home game since lifting the World Cup. Lamine Yamal had opened the scoring within two…
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CryptoDecrypt
Ethereum Gets Another Privacy Boost as Aztec Brings Back zk.money
Aztec Labs relaunched its self-custodial zk.money wallet on Aztec Network, letting users make private stablecoin payments using readable tags.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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World SportSky Sports
Papers: Man City knew of guilty verdict in summer
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...
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CryptoCrypto News
Political memecoins blur public power and private profit: GSN CEO
California’s Sep. 27 signing of AB 2409 has put political memecoin conflicts under scrutiny, with Global Settlement Network CEO Ryan Kirkley calling for rules focused on officials’ financial interests rather than restrictions across digital assets.
Why it mattersThe update offers a fresh signal on company quality, cash flow and how investors may price future growth.
World SportBBC Sport
Real Madrid considering Van Dijk - Wednesday's gossip
Real Madrid are waiting for Virgil van Dijk to become a free agent, Bayern Munich offer Michael Olise a long-term contract and are eyeing Barcelona's Jules Kounde.
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World SportSky Sports
Crowd drama! Humphries shushes fan after World Grand Prix win
Luke Humphries taunted a fan who seemingly agitated the former world champion following his World Grand Prix win over Dave Chisnall.
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World SportSky Sports
Kick It Out receives record number of discrimination reports
Kick It Out received a record 1,744 discrimination reports across professional football, grassroots, and online during the first year of its Football United strategy.
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TechnologyThe Guardian Technology
OpenAI announces ‘dots’ agent after scrapping launch of new AI model over safety concerns
Company’s product comes weeks after Meta introduced its own artificially intelligent agent Muse Less than 24 hours after OpenAI announced it would scrap the launch of an artificial intelligence model over safety concerns, the company debuted a whole new suite of AI tools. During its annual showcase for developers in San…
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World SportESPN
Judge won't play ALWCS vs. Red Sox, but Stanton makes Yankees' roster
Aaron Judge will not play for the Yankees in the AL Wild Card series, but Giancarlo Stanton -- who hasn't played in over five months -- was included on the roster.
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World SportESPN
A's outfielder Gelof sues Tigers for damages caused by metal fence
Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof has sued the Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority for damages caused by a metal fence at Comerica Park.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Tesla secures $30B in new credit lines as it looks to scale Cybercab, Optimus
The company says it won't draw on the new debt facilities this year, as it has already planned at least $25 billion in capital expenditures.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoDecrypt
Cboe's New S&P Deal Opens the Door to Tokenized Options
The renewed agreement preserves Cboe's exclusive rights to S&P 500 index options through 2051 while opening the door to pairing the flagship benchmark with blockchain infrastructure.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
TechnologyArs Technica
AMD acquires World Labs AI startup, upping the ante against Nvidia
The deal, which is expected to close by year's end, is worth $8.2 billion.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCryptoSlate
Bitcoin drops to $82,000 on US data, and inflation fear is blamed
August job openings eased modestly, while households' inflation views kept the path to lower yields uncertain.
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World SportSky Sports
Trent: I always believed I'd play for England again
Trent Alexander-Arnold "always believed" he could play for England again following his period in the international wilderness under Thomas Tuchel.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
World SportThe Guardian Sport
Gordon and Kane fire England to Nations League victory against 10-man Czechia
Anybody can lose to Spain. But when England did so at Wembley on Saturday , it served to turn up the temperature for this trip to Czechia.
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World SportBBC Sport
The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League
The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out.
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World SportBBC Sport
Who 'battled impressively' for Scots? And how did you rate players?
How Scotland's players rated in their Nations League defeat by Switzerland.
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World SportThe Guardian Sport
Switzerland’s Rodríguez and Elvedi punish Scotland after Hendry’s early red card
Switzerland have responded exceptionally well after allegations of capers involving vaccination certificates that threatened to overshadow this international window. Make that six points out of six for Murat Yakin’s stylish team.
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World SportSky Sports
Gordon-inspired England seal much-needed win over Czech Republic
Pavel Sulc's first-half red card helped England recover from a nervy start to register an Anthony Gordon-inspired 2-0 Nations League win over the Czech Republic in Prague.
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ForexInvestingLive
Australia CPI preview: headline inflation seen at 4.0% after RBA hike
The Australian dollar is the most direct read-through. A print at or above forecast would strengthen the case for further tightening and could support the currency and short-dated yields.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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World SportBBC Sport
Who continues to show how important they are? England player ratings
How the England players rated following their Nations League match.
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CryptoDecrypt
Bitwise Launches First US Spot Near ETF After Token Nearly Triples Since August
Bitwise's NRR began trading on NYSE Arca Tuesday, giving brokerage accounts NEAR exposure and staking rewards as the AI-focused token soars.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
World SportSky Sports
Ten-man Scotland beaten by Switzerland in Pocognoli's first home match
Sebastien Pocognoli tasted defeat in his first match at Hampden as his 10-man Scotland side were comfortably beaten 3-0 by Switzerland in Nations League B.
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ForexInvestingLive
China PMIs preview: official manufacturing seen back above 50 before holiday
A move in the official manufacturing PMI back above 50 would be read as a modest positive for China-sensitive assets, including the Australian dollar, the yuan and industrial metals. For oil, the question is whether the data changes the view on Chinese fuel demand, and a soft non-manufacturing print would keep demand worries…
Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
ForexInvestingLive
Economic and event calendar in Asia Wednesday, September 30, 2026: 6 PMIs from China and CPI from Australia.
It's a packed data agenda during the Asian timezone today with Chinese data releases ahead of the week long holiday that begins tomorrow along with inflation data from Australia (following the RBA rate hike yesterday ) and much more. I'll come back with previews of the Chinese and Australian data separately.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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World SportThe Guardian Sport
Scotland v Switzerland, Spain v Croatia, and more: Nations League – live
⚽️ Nations League updates from the 7.45pm BST kick-offs ⚽️ Live scores | Follow Czechia v England | And mail Taha It takes the golden boy just seconds. Spain work it from left to right, the ball finding Lamine Yamal by the edge of the area, and he drifts in from the wing to sweep home with a first-time finish.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
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World SportThe Guardian Sport
Czechia v England: Nations League football – live
⚽️ Nations League updates, 7.45pm BST kick-off in Prague ⚽️ Live scores
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World SportThe Guardian Sport
Sham City: verdict on financial breaches is damning and punishment must be severe | Jonathan Wilson
How can Manchester City be trusted under these owners after they were found to have devised £900m of ‘sham’ contracts? How bad could it be, really?
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
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World SportESPN
Rest-of-season rankings: Brock Purdy, Kenyon Sadiq rise, Drake Maye slides
Need a quick free agent pickup -- or roster overhaul -- after Week 3? These rankings are designed to help.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
World SportESPN
Rankings for Week 4
Weekly composite ranks for each position in PPR and IDP formats, as well as Eric Karabell's superflex ranks.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
TechnologyArs Technica
Trump ads paid for by US government allegedly violate anti-propaganda laws
FCC unlikely to stop Trump ads described as illegal taxpayer-funded propaganda.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyTechCrunch
OpenAI’s latest features take direct aim at the app store model
OpenAI is building out the pieces of an alternative to the traditional app store model, turning ChatGPT into a place where software can be discovered and used by people and AI agents alike.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
ForexInvestingLive
investing Live Americas market news wrap: US 30-year yields hit the highest since 2002
JOLTS job openings 7.079M vs 7.225M estimate Sept US consumer confidence 81.9 vs 89.2 expected US July CaseShiller 20-city house price index +2.5% vs 2.2% expected Canada July GDP 0.0% vs 0.0% expected Deutsche Bank sees a copper crunch coming — and says $10/lb may be needed to fix it US offers up to 40 million barrels from the…
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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CryptoCrypto News
Crypto ETFs draw $2.39 billion as Bitcoin retreats on Treasury yield surge
Crypto ETFs have attracted $2.39 billion in weekly inflows, pushing 2026 net flows back above zero despite Bitcoin’s 4.3% decline as U. S.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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CryptoDecrypt
Anthropic Lost $42 Billion Last Year. It Wants to Go Public at $2 Trillion
The company's IPO prospectus shows revenue up twelvefold, a $518 billion spending plan, and a risk section warning that its own AI could pose existential risks to humanity.
Why it mattersThe update offers a fresh signal on company quality, cash flow and how investors may price future growth.
MarketsFederal Reserve
Agencies publish resolution plan feedback letters for 15 banking organizations
Agencies publish resolution plan feedback letters for 15 banking organizations
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
World SportSky Sports
Van Veen: MvG's early World Grand Prix exit 'not as much of a shock'
Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Van Veen: MvG's early World Grand Prix exit 'not as much of a shock'”.
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CryptoCointelegraph
Crypto regulation at SEC, CFTC to come down to 3 commissioners following key resignation
Seven commissioner seats at the SEC and CFTC will be empty after Friday, leaving only a few leaders at financial regulators to oversee aspects of the $3 trillion crypto industry.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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ForexFXStreet
Gold springs from $4,110 as Oil rout eases inflation heat
Gold (XAU/USD) price registers solid gains of over 1.30% on Tuesday despite hawkish rhetoric from Federal Reserve (Fed) officials, after hitting a multi-week low near $4,110 on Monday. The XAU/USD pair trades at $4,170 after bouncing off daily lows of $4,113.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
World SportESPN
Professors, pro hoops and a playoff push: How Kelsey Mitchell juggles pursuit of Ph. D., WNBA title
The Fever guard is having a historic season and the best year of her career, all while pursuing a doctorate degree.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
CryptoCointelegraph
OpenAI valuation could hit $1.4T in new funding round: Report
OpenAI is reportedly seeking another $30 billion from investors as the ChatGPT developer pushes its long-awaited public market debut into 2027.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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World SportESPN
College Football Playoff: Who's on the right side and wrong side of the bubble?
Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
World SportESPN
CFP buzz: What we're hearing about a 24-team expansion ahead of meetings this week
Are we expanding to 24 teams or is it just talk? What happens to the bowls?
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
World SportESPN
30 questions to kick off the NBA preseason: What we're watching for every team
From LeBron James' fit in Philadelphia to Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto, we're answering the biggest preseason questions for all 30 teams.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
CryptoCrypto News
Bittensor adoption grows as AI subnets find paying customers, Yuma CRO says
Bittensor subnet operator revenue has grown from near zero to an estimated $32 million-plus over 18 months as companies have secured commercial implementation deals, according to Yuma chief revenue officer Evan Malanga. Evan Malanga, chief revenue officer at Bittensor infrastructure…
Why it mattersThe update offers a fresh signal on company quality, cash flow and how investors may price future growth.
TechnologyTechCrunch
OpenAI reportedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation
The new round is anticipated to be the company's last before its delayed 2027 public debut.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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TechnologyTechCrunch
OpenAI repotedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation
The new round is anticipated to be the company's last before its delayed 2027 public debut.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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World CultureThe Guardian Film
Patricio Guzmán obituary
Chilean film-maker whose trilogy on Augusto Pinochet’s coup brought him to international attention Hawker Hunter jets bomb the presidential palace in the Chilean capital, Santiago, setting it ablaze. It is 11 September 1973, and General Augusto Pinochet ’s bloody coup against Salvador Allende’s socialist government is under…
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
CryptoCryptoSlate
Fed guarantees 2-day stablecoin payouts, but $76B remains blocked
A July 28 venue snapshot shows why an exchange customer’s exit is separate from the Fed’s proposed two-business-day issuer redemption clock.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
World SportSky Sports
Wigan dominate awards! O'Neill named Man of Steel; Foubister claims women's title
Wigan Warriors swept the major categories as Brad O'Neill was crowned 2026 Super League Man of Steel and Jenna Foubister was named the Woman of Steel.
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CryptoCointelegraph
Kakaopay partners with Dinari, Ondo to explore tokenized Korean stocks
Kakaopay Securities is working with Dinari and Ondo Finance to explore tokenizing Korean-listed equities and expanding their availability to investors in international markets.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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ForexFXStreet
The Canadian Dollar round-trips as Fed officials differ on hike timing
Tuesday's two Canadian catalysts, a flat July for the economy and a later start to Bank of Canada (BoC) bond buying, didn't move USD/CAD. The pair went above 1.4200 for the first time since early July and fell back twice.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
CryptoCointelegraph
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.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
CryptoDecrypt
Someone Finally Jailbroke the PS5—Just After Sony Said Players Don’t Own Their Games
Linear Fox founder Nathan Fargo released a public jailbreak for the PS5, dubbed Relapse, while Sony argues in court that players don't own their digital games.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
CryptoCrypto News
Tokenized RWA usage should be judged asset by asset, says Falcon exec
Falcon Finance’s chief RWA officer has questioned whether low onchain activity signals weak demand across a tokenized asset market valued at $38.86 billion in a September snapshot, arguing that funds bought for income should be assessed differently from products built…
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
World SportBBC Sport
Premier League confirm Man City guilty of all charges - 5 Live reaction
Kelly Somers is joined by Dale Johnson, Kieran Maguire, John Murray and Paul Robinson
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World SportSky Sports
Disguised funding and 'dishonest' witnesses - key revelations from City verdict
In a damning 40-page document, an independent commission laid bare its findings into Manchester City's breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. Here, Sky Sports takes a look at the key revelations...
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
World SportESPN
MLB playoffs: Our predictions from the wild cards to the World Series
Who will be the last one standing in October? Our MLB experts predict which team will win each series of the postseason.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
ForexFXStreet
Fed’s Williams says worst inflation shocks have passed
New York Federal Reserve (Fed) President John Williams spoke at the University of Buffalo and said that “price stability is foundational for the economy,” adding that “determining how restrictive monetary policy is is hard.”
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
World SportSky Sports
'We agreed to everything asked!' | Fury & manager speak ahead of AJ press conference
Tyson Fury and his manager, Spencer Brown, spoke ahead of the press conference with Anthony Joshua. Pictures courtesy of Gold Star Promotions.
Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
MarketsBBC Business
Soho House venue under investigation for food safety
A former chef contacted Hackney Council after complaining to managers at the members' club.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
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CryptoCrypto News
Trump predicts Iran war will end soon amid talks over Hormuz
U. S.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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World SportThe Guardian Sport
‘The emperor is naked’: Uefa president Ceferin takes new swipe at Infantino
Aleksander Ceferin condemns FFE and Balogun affair Tells club chiefs it is ‘time to say enough’ to Fifa The Uefa president, Aleksander Ceferin, has attacked his embattled Fifa counterpart Gianni Infantino in a scathing takedown of the failed Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) project and other recent scandals, saying “the emperor is…
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
CryptoDecrypt
OpenAI Gave AI Agents Their Own Computers at DevDay 2026. Here's Everything It Announced
OpenAI's DevDay launched dots, always-on AI agents with their own computers, plus a cheaper GPT-6.1 Sol and a $500 speed tier. Here's every announcement, explained for people who don't speak AI.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
World SportEuronews Sport
Man City found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of financial rules, Premier League says
A statement from the English Premier League said an independent commission found that the club had arranged "sham" contracts and agreements to artificially inflate its revenues and reduce its costs.
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BusinessTechCrunch Startups
More Ways to Disrupt: New 2026 Side Events from KOTRA, WayFounder, Enterprise Ireland, SafetyWing + Descope
Disrupt doesn’t end when you leave Moscone West. 👀 Founder dinners, investor meetups, happy hours, workshops, roundtables and more are taking over San Francisco during Disrupt Week.
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Apple Pay set to launch in India with Axis Bank today, sources say
Some of India's largest banks are holding off on supporting Apple Pay initially.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCryptoSlate
El Salvador targets $9 billion in transfers, but chooses stablecoins
El Salvador is turning to stablecoins for remittances, further separating everyday payments from the country's pioneering Bitcoin experiment. Sivar, a new national community and payments app developed by Modveon, will use Coinbase infrastructure to settle transfers in stablecoins on Base, according to a Sept.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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World SportSky Sports
'Has he lost his mind?!' Rock throws bull-one-bull for 101 and Mardle loses it!
Josh Rock went a slightly different route to usual as he attempted to checkout 101, leaving Sky Sports' Wayne Mardle with a lot to say!
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
CryptoCrypto News
Cboe extends S&P 500 options deal through 2051, eyes tokenized contracts
Cboe Global Markets and S&P Dow Jones Indices have extended their exclusive S&P 500 options licensing agreement through 2051, while identifying tokenized options as a product they may explore together. Cboe and S&P Dow Jones Indices announced the extension on…
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BusinessThe Guardian Business
Give BrewDog ‘second chance’ says new owner as it invests £50m
US cannabis and drinks firm Tilray, which took over in March, says it will improve beers, pubs and working conditions BrewDog’s new owner has urged drinkers to give the ailing brand “a second chance” as it invests more than £50m in improving the company’s beers, pubs and working conditions. The US cannabis and drinks company…
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Here’s why OpenAI is absent from Nvidia’s industry-wide effort to end rogue AI agents
OpenAI isn't a public supporter of Nvidia's Open Agent Safety Platform, but it is privately working with Nvidia, TechCrunch has learned.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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TechnologyArs Technica
NASA has a Dragon dilemma, and there appear to be no good answers
So is SpaceX just being selfish or what?
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
World SportSky Sports
Leaked video: Man City CEO Soriano sends message to staff and players
Sky Sports News has obtained a video of Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano that has been sent to internal staff and players at the club after the guilty verdict in relation to allegations of serious breaches of financial rules.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
ForexFXStreet
United States Dollar Index approaches yearly peak on hawkish Fed outlook
The US Dollar Index (DXY) extends gains on Tuesday, approaching its year-to-date high as expectations of further Federal Reserve (Fed) interest-rate hikes drive strong demand for the Greenback.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
World CultureNPR Arts & Life
Mahmoud Khalil on his detention by ICE: 'It is a stain on the U. S. consciousness'
Khalil was the face of the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University when immigration agents arrested him and sent him to detention in Louisiana. His new memoir is No Land to Stand On.
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
World SportESPN
Crochet, out since April, available out of bullpen for Red Sox
Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet, who has not pitched since April because of shoulder inflammation, will be available out of the bullpen vs. the Yankees.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
World SportESPN
Wild top-pair D-man Faber has surgery on fractured skull
Wild top-pair defenseman Brock Faber underwent surgery for a fractured skull and is out indefinitely.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
World SportESPN
Keselowski to exit racing team he co-owns, seek other opportunities
Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing and co-owner/driver Brad Keselowski said Tuesday that he will leave the team after the season.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
The Guardian view on Andy Burnham: grounds to hope for a better Britain | Editorial
By linking Brexit, voting reform and public services, the prime minister made a powerful, personal pitch for a brighter future Andy Burnham’s first speech as prime minister to a Labour conference was a serious attempt to argue that rebuilding the public realm will be better for the country than shrinking the state. He is right…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
ForexFXStreet
Fed’s Williams says no rush after September hike
The New York Fed Governor John Williams said that he “sees no need for urgency after September rate hike,” a dovish statement that pushed the US Dollar Index (DXY) modestly lower, though it remains positive in the day.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
Burnham gambles on radical progressive plan to help Britain ‘rise again’
PM accepts some of his plan could be difficult and admits he ‘may pay a political price’ Analysis: PM’s promises will take time to come good Key takeaways from Burnham’s conference speech Andy Burnham has staked his future on a gamble that the public will back radical progressive policies on social care, electoral reform and…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
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CryptoCoinDesk
Cboe, S&P Dow Jones may explore tokenized options contracts under extended licensing deal
The agreement opens the door to tokenized derivatives as some of Wall Street's biggest institutions, including Nasdaq, NYSE and DTCC, move traditional markets onchain.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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CryptoDecrypt
Crypto ETFs Surge as Bitcoin Funds Add $2.95 Billion in 30 Days
Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to eight straight days on Monday, bouncing back from the Clarity Act sell-off in a big way.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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CryptoCrypto News
Solana price loses $120 as bearish money flow puts $117 support to test
Solana price has fallen below $120 after its rally stalled near $125, leaving traders focused on whether support around $117 can hold. SOL traded near $117.50 on Sep.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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ForexFXStreet
Fed’s Goolsbee: Persistent inflation is like “playing with fire”
Chicago Federal Reserve (Fed) President Austan Goolsbee, a voter in the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in 2027, said Tuesday that “the fact that we have been 5 ½ years above inflation target is playing with fire,” adding that “massive deficits” can overheat the economy.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
World SportBBC Sport
Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and £830m 'disguised funding scheme'
The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
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TechnologyArs Technica
Here's what actually happened in OpenAI's Australian gov't server hack
Without a "full set of safeguards," agent accessed "system information and source code."
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
World SportBBC Sport
What have Man City been found guilty of doing?
Manchester City are found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. BBC sports editor Dan Roan explains what it means for the club and the league.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
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ForexFXStreet
Forex Today: Focus shifts to US PCE, ADP, inflation in OZ and Chinese PMIs
The US Dollar (USD) has accelerated its recovery, adding to the positive start to the week and clinching new multi-week tops, always helped by the persistent advance in US Treasury yields and unabated geopolitical concerns.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
Burnham’s electricity grid idea is interesting – but it’s not ‘public control’
For all the talk, the real value of GB Grid lies in giving the regulator perfect data to drive down costs What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills? Did share prices shudder as Andy Burnham unveiled Great British Grid (GBG) as a public sector challenger to the trio of private sector firms that own and…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
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TechnologyGoogle Blog
Game on: Henry Cavill is putting Googlebook to the test
Henry Cavill is partnering with Googlebook to build a video game, coming this November.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
World SportBBC Sport
Fury & Joshua in London for news conference as doubts ease
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua arrive in London for Wednesday’s launch news conference, with their December fight now expected to take place as scheduled.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
Smart ring maker Oura puts off initial public offering due to market ‘uncertainty’
Researchers say the IPO market was off to a solid start but tailed off in the third quarter Smart ring maker Oura Inc says it is postponing a planned initial public offering due to market “uncertainty”. In a Tuesday press release, Oura said it is delaying the stock market float “despite strong demand”.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
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ForexFXStreet
Fed’s Musalem says policy still accommodative as demand fuels inflation
St. Louis Federal Reserve (Fed) President Alberto Musalem crossed the wires on Tuesday, saying that central bankers needn’t make promises but should tell the public how and why the central bank makes policy decisions.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
Will pensioners be poorer as a result of Burnham scrapping the triple lock?
Original triple lock was designed to lift pensioners out of poverty but OBR says it contributes to unsustainability of public finances The prime minister has announced that the pensions triple lock will be scrapped in its current form, to partly fund a national care service.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
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TechnologyTechCrunch
OpenAI takes on Microsoft with the launch of what feels a whole lot like ChatGPT’s own office suite
OpenAI's newly announced suite of office features puts it into more direct competition with more traditional software companies.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
MarketsBBC Business
Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care
The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
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World SportBBC Sport
The four 'what next?' scenarios for Premier League after Man City ruling
It has taken more than two years, but a judgement has finally been made on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City. Here's what it means.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
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ForexFXStreet
Fed’s Barr calls economy “strikingly” resilient, defends last hike
Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Michael Barr said Tuesday that he sees “elevated wage rates in the skilled trades,” and added that the resilience of the US economy is “striking.”
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
World SportESPN
Senate greenlights Protect College Sports Act with 77-22 vote
The Protect College Sports Act, a federal bill aimed at reshaping the industry, took a step toward to becoming law Monday when the U. S.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
World SportESPN
Biles undecided about 2028 Olympics amid lure of competing in L. A.
Simone Biles is contemplating another run at Olympic gold, but she's not sure yet. The 29-year-old gymnastics icon is considering the 2028 Los Angeles Games, saying the idea of competing at home is tempting but she has to weigh the options and risks
Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
CryptoDecrypt
BBC Director-General Deems AI-Generated Doctor Who Episode 'Pretty Good'
Matt Brittin, who joined the BBC from Google, argued that "not all creativity is bad," while noting that the technology won't replace humans.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
CryptoCryptoSlate
Tether claims $550 million in Iran freezes, but $35 million slipped past Senate
Tether says it helped freeze nearly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT during 2026, while Democratic investigators on a Senate subcommittee allege that delays in blacklisting some identified wallets let tens of millions of dollars keep moving. A preliminary report released Sept.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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World SportSky Sports
Fitzpatrick's 'best period of golf' ever? | 'I've contended a lot!'
Matt Fitzpatrick believes he is currently playing the best golf of his career, ahead of the world No 4 teeing it up alongside his father at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
TechnologyArs Technica
Apple pressured to explain Trump role in ICE-tracking app removals
Lawmaker rejects Apple excuse for banning ICE-tracking apps as unconstitutional.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Dutch police arrest ShinyHunters hacker accused of planning two murders
Dutch police said the hacker, arrested for being part of the ShinyHunters cybercriminal gang, had plans to organize the murder of two people on his laptop.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyTechCrunch
AI-powered app maker Wabi pivots to a messaging experience
Wabi is repositioning its prompt-based app builder as a personal AI agent that can create interfaces on demand, combining chat, apps, and ongoing tasks.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
World SportSky Sports
Pocognoli's Hampden debut ends in Scotland defeat vs Switzerland LIVE!
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ForexFXStreet
Silver price retreats as rising US yields, Hormuz tensions bolster US Dollar
Silver (XAG/USD) retreats on Tuesday and trades around $60.75 at the time of writing, down 0.38% on the day.
Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
TechnologyTechCrunch
OpenAI launches Dots, its bubbly agentic avatar
Dots are meant to operate independent of any specific hardware or interface, pursuing user-defined goals continuously in the background with minimal oversight.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
MarketsBBC Business
Oura pulls $15bn stock market listing days after announcement
The wearable technology company had been expected to list its shares in the US.
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TechnologyTechCrunch
OpenAI gives Codex reusable cloud environments that work across devices
OpenAI is expanding Codex with reusable cloud development environments, a revamped CLI with voice controls, new code review tools, and a security-focused product for scanning repositories and preparing fixes.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyTechCrunch
OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol, says it nearly matches GPT-6 Astra and costs less
OpenAI says GPT-6.1 Sol delivers significant improvements over GPT-6 Sol across complex professional tasks, including code writing and debugging, document understanding, and executing multistep business workflows.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyTechCrunch
OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s plug-ins with app-like interfaces and automations
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT plug-ins with dedicated sidebar homes, interactive panels, file viewers, improved discovery, and support for automations.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCointelegraph
Bitwise launches first US spot NEAR ETF after token’s recent surge
Bitwise’s NEAR ETF begins trading on NYSE Arca as the token rallies more than 160% over the past month and activity on NEAR Intents grows.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
Barclays softens return-to-office plans for UK staff after backlash
Bank allows employees to delay being in workplace at least three days a week until 2027, if permission granted Barclays has watered down its return-to-office plans after a major staff backlash , with the bank allowing some employees to wait until next year before having to be in at least three days a week. The bank this summer…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
World SportSky Sports
Kane doubles England lead vs Czech Republic in Nations League LIVE!
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EconomyBBC Business
What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
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World SportThe Guardian Sport
England’s summer far from perfect but they head towards winter in upbeat mood | Mark Ramprakash
New red-ball coach Stephen Fleming and captain Joe Root can capitalise on side’s recent form and create a new identity Just a few weeks ago I was so demoralised. The England team was a mess, a shambles.
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TechnologyTechCrunch
Can a chatbot fix the government maze? The White House is about to find out
America.gov is intended to simplify the process of navigating government bureaucracy, but large language models are imperfect and remain prone to hallucinations, which could cause new issues.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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CryptoCrypto News
Aztec Labs relaunches zk.money wallet for private Ethereum transactions
Aztec Labs has relaunched zk.money on the Aztec Network, bringing back its private payment wallet after a three-year absence and offering users self-custody of their funds. In a Sep.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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ForexFXStreet
Fed’s Barr says policy needs recalibration, more adjustments likely
Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Michael Barr said on Tuesday that “there is a need to recalibrate policy” and that the base case is that “further policy adjustments” are likely needed.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
World SportESPN
Sirianni rues reaction to flagged hit on Hurts in Eagles' MNF loss
After a 27-7 loss to Chicago on Monday, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni expressed "remorse" over his reaction to a sideline hit by Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson on Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts that temporarily knocked his quarterback out of the first half.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
World SportESPN
Giants trade for Vikings QB McCarthy, but say Winston remains QB1
The Giants are trading for Vikings quarterback J. J.
Why it mattersThe development matters for competitive form, strategy and the wider context of the event or season.
World SportESPN
Poch: No punishment for Man City can repair severe damage done
United States manager, Mauricio Pochettino said Monday that it was "very difficult" to know what punishment Manchester City should receive for breaking the Premier League's financial fair play rules -- and severely damaging the competition.
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CryptoDecrypt
Is the Red September Curse Over? Bitcoin Set for Best September on Record
Bitcoin is up 7.33% in September, edging past 2024 as the best September on record, with one day left before the monthly candle closes.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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TechnologyThe Guardian Business
Even George Osborne might be a nimby if an AI datacentre was built next to his home | Letters
The quality of life for people living next to one would be destroyed, writes Moira Brewer ; plus a letter from Mark Davis So, George Osborne thinks people who don’t want an AI datacentre on their doorstep are nimbys ( OpenAI’s George Osborne says datacentre nimbys holding back Britain, 22 September ). He ought to come and visit…
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyThe Guardian Business
Don’t knock Palantir – it provides highly skilled, well-paid British jobs | Letter
Tom Watson responds to an article by Clive Lewis about the former Labour deputy leader’s new job at the technology company Clive Lewis is, unusually, right about one thing in his recent article: there is a danger of rot setting in ( Tom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics…
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
World SportSky Sports
Watch as Man City chief quizzed on guilty verdict
Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano refuses to answer questions after the club was found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
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MarketsBBC Business
Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble
I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
Conference laps up Andy unplugged as he offers chance to take road less travelled | John Crace
Nothing was off the table, no coded hints, and by the end no one could be in any doubt about what Burnham believed You’ve got to hand it to Andy Burnham. He left nothing out on the pitch.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
CryptoCrypto News
Bitcoin faces bigger risk from another Fed hike than CLARITY delay, analyst says
Bitcoin has faced a larger threat from a possible second Federal Reserve rate hike than from the Senate’s failed CLARITY Act vote, according to comments from a HashKey Group researcher shared with crypto.news. Tim Sun, HashKey Group’s senior researcher, told…
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
World CultureThe Guardian Film
The cure for doomscrolling? Why Tom Cruise stopped a woman mid-scroll
Viral CCTV footage shows the star checking in on a woman he thought was in distress, but who was only engrossed in social media. Perhaps we could all use some Cruise Name: Doomscrolling interventions.
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
CryptoCointelegraph
Bitcoin gives back gains as long-term holder supply keeps $85K out of reach
Bitcoin failed to make another run at $85,000 as sellers held the line above current levels, while surging US bond yields weighed on stocks and precious metals.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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ForexFXStreet
ECB’s DeMarco backs October hike as core inflation stays firm
Alexander DeMarco, the Governor of the Central Bank of Malta and member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB), crossed the wires on Tuesday, saying that “stronger core inflation” could be a reason for the central bank to act, and that he supports a rate hike in October.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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CryptoCrypto News
Soneium and DayOneDream partner to tokenize K-pop IP
Soneium and DayOneDream have partnered to bring K-pop intellectual property and related revenue streams onchain through DayOneDream’s WAVIST platform, following a tokenized IP bond that WAVIST completed in May. According to a Sep.
Why it mattersThe update offers a fresh signal on company quality, cash flow and how investors may price future growth.
CryptoCointelegraph
Bitget CEO ‘not very optimistic’ on recovering funds from $388M breach
Gracy Chen said she saw the 2025 Bybit hack as a “good reference point” for Bitget’s security breach, noting that only a small percentage of funds had been frozen or recovered.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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ForexFXStreet
British Pound slips as 2004-era US yields lift the US Dollar
The Pound Sterling (GBP) drops some 0.38% against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as the latter continues to appreciate, even though US Consumer Confidence deteriorated and jobs data confirmed the strength of the US labor market.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
CryptoCrypto News
Bitcoin price faces $85,200 resistance after $87K retreat
Bitcoin price fell toward $83,000 on Sep. 29 after retreating from last week’s high near $87,400.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
CryptoCryptoSlate
Anthropic lost $42 billion, warned AI could resist shutdowns, but traders still price it at $2 trillion
Anthropic is preparing one of the largest IPOs on record, asking investors to finance an unusually expensive race for artificial intelligence dominance. The Claude developer has confidentially filed for an initial public offering that could value it at more than $2 trillion, according to a prospectus reviewed by Reuters.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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World CultureNPR Arts & Life
Meet the 20 scholars and artists who've just won MacArthur Fellowships
A historian who studies wage gaps between races and a saxophonist whose live performances include a chef are among the latest recipients of the philanthropic group's annual, no-strings-attached $800,000 grants.
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
CryptoCoinDesk
Ethereum users get another way to pay privately as zk.money returns after three years
The relaunched wallet hides payments made on the Aztec Network, while deposits from Ethereum remain visible.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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TechnologyGoogle Blog
Experience two artists’ perspectives on philosophy, science, and AI
Artists Xin Liu and Eunjo Lee used Google AI to create new artworks with LAS Art Foundation and Google Arts & Culture Lab.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
World CultureThe Guardian Culture
Digger review – Tom Cruise’s loudmouth oil tycoon goes hard in Alejandro G Iñárritu’s eco-satire
One man’s irresponsible drilling causes a global crisis in Iñárritu’s exasperatingly laborious, self-congratulatory film A new movie from the Oscar-winning Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu is always an event. So it’s disconcerting to discover that the event in question is the most disappointing film of the year: an…
Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
BusinessThe Guardian Business
Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff told to stay hidden during Hindu group visit
Patrick Branco Ruivo to leave post after decision contrary to France’s ‘value of equality’ sparked outrage and strike The head of the operating company that runs the Eiffel Tower is to step down after a row over female staff being ordered to stay out of sight during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Patrick Branco Ruivo will…
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ForexFXStreet
BoE’s Taylor says prolonged energy shock could cement case for hikes
Bank of England (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee member Alan Taylor said on Tuesday that “monetary policy should not react mechanically to movements in energy prices,” though he recognized that if “pressure builds and second round effects” emerge, then the BoE should reassess monetary policy.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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CryptoCryptoSlate
A $7 billion crypto ETF plumbing boom just ran into the IRS
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is scrutinizing a crypto-linked ETF tax strategy as Washington intensifies its campaign against structures designed to avoid taxable gains. The Treasury Department and IRS identified digital assets as one area where fund managers may be stretching tax provisions beyond their intended purpose…
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ForexFXStreet
Euro falls to three-month low as hawkish Fed outlook weighs
EUR/USD extends its decline on Tuesday, falling to its lowest level since late June as broad-based US Dollar (USD) strength keeps the Euro (EUR) under pressure. At the time of writing, EUR/USD trades around 1.1331, down 0.35% on the day.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
CryptoCrypto News
Morgan Stanley launches Digital Asset Lab to test stablecoins and DeFi
Morgan Stanley has established a Digital Asset Lab to test stablecoins, tokenized financial products and decentralized finance applications within its business. Bloomberg reported on Sep.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
World CultureEuronews Culture
Eiffel Tower director announces departure after row over sidelining of female staff
A month ago, the exclusion of female staff during a visit by an ultraconservative Hindu group sparked a strike and forced the monument to close for a day.
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
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BusinessThe Guardian Business
South West Water fined £8m for hundreds of sewage spills in Cornwall and Devon
District judge orders record fine for region and says incidents of pollution cannot be tolerated A water company has been ordered to pay a record fine of almost £8m for hundreds of sewage spills at popular bathing spots and sensitive habitats in Cornwall and Devon. On one occasion, untreated sewage gushed through a harbour wall…
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
MarketsBBC Business
Burnham says public body will invest in electricity grid
The prime minister said he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
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ForexFXStreet
Canada: GDP growth moderates in July but stays on track for solid quarter – NBC
National Bank of Canada's Alexandra Ducharme notes that Canadian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth moderated in July after three strong months, with both goods and services output flat.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Instinct founder said more than 50% of transactions on the platform are travel-related
Instinct founder said the platform is growing 10% day by day, with transaction volume increasing at a similar rate.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
ForexFXStreet
Canadian Dollar: Rates reaction follows GDP – TD Securities
TD Securities Macro Research Insight notes that markets began to sell off again following the flat July Canadian GDP print, despite its underwhelming nature. The move is concentrated in the front to mid-curve, with Bank of Canada (BoC) pricing unchanged and US yields near key technical levels.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
World CultureThe Guardian Culture
‘We got naked and covered ourselves in Vaseline’: Katherine Hubbard on photographing her ailing mother
Over five years, Hubbard photographed her mother at home as her memory declined – even persuading her to make nude body prints. What does her mum think of the wrenchingly beautiful images?
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
ForexFXStreet
India rates: Gradual hiking path – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered Global Research argues India’s Monetary Policy Committee will raise the repo rate by 25bps to 5.50% in October and deliver another 25bps hike in December. The authors highlight rising domestic inflation, robust GDP growth and hawkish MPC minutes as justification.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
BusinessTechCrunch Startups
After losing his voice to cancer, this founder is building ‘glasses for voice’
Uhura Bionics, part of the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt, wants to replace flat, robotics voice devices with one that carries emotions.
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
Soho House launches investigation after out-of-date food mislabelled in kitchen
Private members’ club apologises after former employee exposes issue at its Shoreditch House venue The Soho House private members’ club has launched an investigation after out-of-date food was mislabelled in one of its kitchens. The club, which charges up to £4,500 a year for membership, has apologised after a former employee…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
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TechnologyTechCrunch
Oura shelves its $2.2B IPO, citing ‘uncertainty’ in the market
The postponement of the IPO will delay some of the company's plans for its proceeds from the IPO, as well as those of its shareholders.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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CryptoCrypto News
Bitwise NEAR ETF goes live on NYSE Arca, will NEAR price benefit?
Bitwise has launched the first U. S.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
TechnologyArs Technica
This study looks at how and with whom connected cars share your data
Between the cars and their companion apps, you’re exposed to a lot of trackers.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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ForexFXStreet
Australian Dollar falls below 0.7000 as RBA hike fails to convince bulls
AUD/USD trades around 0.6990 at the time of writing on Tuesday, down 0.39% on the day, after failing to sustain an initial rally following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) monetary policy decision.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
EconomyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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…
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TechnologyThe Guardian Technology
RFK Jr outlines expansive vision for collecting US health data at Maha event
Health secretary calls for medical and lifestyle details to be sent to doctors and AI to address ‘chronic disease epidemic’ Robert F Kennedy Jr laid out an expansive vision for collecting, sharing and analyzing US health information at a Maha event hosted by a close ally and outspoken anti-vaccine activist. Medical and…
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyArs Technica
Less protein for maggots means longer lives for fruit flies
Eating less protein as larvae may limit their ability to produce proteins as adults.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCrypto News
5 things to check before joining a crypto presale in 2026
A crypto presale worth watching should give buyers clear facts before asking them to join. Price matters, but launch rules, token supply, and the project’s product plan often tell a much stronger story.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
CryptoCrypto News
What makes XRP different from other major cryptocurrencies?
Thousands of cryptocurrencies have launched since Bitcoin first introduced blockchain technology to the wider world. Some grew into major networks.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
ForexFXStreet
Canadian Dollar remains under pressure after flat GDP reading
USD/CAD remains on the front foot on Tuesday, supported by broad-based strength in the US Dollar (USD), while traders also digest the latest Canadian growth data. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.4187, hovering near levels last seen in early July.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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TechnologyArs Technica
OpenAI says planned GPT-6.1 is too insecure to release
Similar performance, security trade-offs also seen in current public models.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCryptoSlate
Bitcoin’s $84,000 wall gets harder to break as ETF inflows sink to $31 million
US Bitcoin exchange-traded funds drew just $31 million in inflows on Sept. 28 as institutional demand weakened while BTC stalled below a major supply barrier.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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TechnologyGoogle Blog
Google is a technology partner for the launch of America.gov.
Google partners with America.gov to use Gemini to help 100 million people access federal services faster. See how we are modernizing public access.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyArs Technica
Anthropic’s IPO pitch includes a warning about human extinction
The Claude maker warns its own models could resist shutdowns and cause catastrophic harm.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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ForexInvestingLive
JOLTS job openings 7.079M vs 7.225M estimate
Job openings: 7.079 million vs 7.225 million expected. July revised up to 7.335 million from 7.271 million.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
CryptoCoinDesk
Democrats killed the Clarity Act
Democrats should remember the people they represent and do what's best for them, not what's best for their political calculus, consultants, and special interests, writes Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
CryptoDecrypt
Bitcoin Hovers at $84K as Treasury Yields Hold Near Multi-Year Highs
Analysts point to crude prices capping non-yielding assets, while spot ETFs have taken money in for eight sessions running.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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ForexFXStreet
US CB Consumer Confidence Index eases to 81.9 in September
US consumer sentiment loses some momentum in September, as the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index recedes to 81.9 from August’s 88.6 (revised from 89.4).
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
US ban on Canadian imports likely to weaken already fragile relationship
It marks another ratcheting up of Trump’s trade war and affects nearly $1bn in imports of a $880bn trade relationship US- Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early on Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1bn worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
ForexFXStreet
US JOLTS Job openings dropped to 7.079 million in August
According to Tuesday’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job openings totaled 7.079 million at the end of August.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
World CultureThe Guardian Culture
‘Stern, sensuous, almost kissable lips’: why sculptures can have far more power when they’re broken
From a pharoah’s pouting and almost kissable lips to a Mussolini with a hole in the head, a new exhibition is exploring how some ancient fragments speak more profoundly than fully intact treasures The nose of Cleopatra VII was supposed to have been so beautiful that it changed the course of history: if it had been shorter…
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
ForexInvestingLive
Sept US consumer confidence 81.9 vs 89.2 expected
Prior was 89.4 This is a terrible reading and reflects an increasingly dark mood regarding inflation and energy prices. It's a sharp drop through the Liberation Day and pandemic lows near 85.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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TechnologyThe Guardian Technology
Meta’s AI agent Muse gives out user’s home address without permission, sending buyer to his house
The new AI agent, Muse, was released last week and has been downloaded by 3 million users When Usman asked if a keyboard for sale on Facebook Marketplace was still available on Saturday, he received an enthusiastic and immediate response. “Yep still available!” wrote Matt Robb.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
MarketsU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC Charges Multiple Entities in Fraud Schemes Totaling at Least $15 Million That Used WhatsApp and Other Platforms to Lure Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged multiple entities that are likely operated by individuals located overseas for defrauding hundreds of retail investors, including many in the U. S., through so-called investment confidence scams where…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
BusinessTechCrunch Startups
With Dazzle, Marissa Mayer bets your camera roll has more info on your life than your inbox
Mayer argues that if a photo is worth a thousand words, your camera roll is worth millions. By analyzing all the photos stored on your phone, Dazzle claims to understand your hobbies, interests, food, and style preferences, how you like to spend their time, and with whom.
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
UK government pays highest interest rate on 10-year debt since 1999 at bond auction – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Newsflash: the number of mortgages approved by UK lenders has fallen to its lowest level since the end of 2023. Just 54,918 new home loans were approved in August on a seasonally-adjusted basis, new Bank of England data shows, as rising borrowing costs deterred…
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World CultureThe Guardian Culture
JMW Turner’s ‘great love letter’ to Rome makes brief return to city before UK auction
Rome, From Mount Aventine will also visit Hong Kong and New York before it is expected to sell for record price A JMW Turner painting of Rome that has been described as his “great love letter” to the city and has fleetingly returned there after almost 200 years is expected to set a new record when it goes up for sale in…
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Meta is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses
The tech giant says the agent can help owners run their business and find new customers.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
MarketsBBC Business
US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy takes effect as trade war drags on
It is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war after negotiations collapsed in late August, with no word on when talks may resume.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
CryptoCrypto News
Bitget’s hack exposes a double standard on stolen funds
THORChain is being asked to block stolen funds. Why isn’t the same demand being made of the blockchains carrying them?
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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EconomyFederal Reserve Economic Research
FEDS Paper: Measuring and Projecting U. S. Investment in Semiconductor Manufacturing Capacity
David M. Byrne , Robert Kurtzman , and Heidi L.
Why it mattersThe data helps investors assess growth, inflation and the likely direction of economic policy.
BusinessThe Guardian Business
New English homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss
Amanda Blanc says flooding threat is ‘absolutely increasing’, as she also warns ministers over ‘kite flying’ before budget Business live – latest updates The boss of Britain’s biggest insurer has said that homes being built now in England could become uninsurable in the future because they are sited in flood-risk areas.…
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
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World CultureThe Guardian Culture
It was a ghost town of three people. So how did Luckenbach rival Nashville as the heartland of country music?
In 1971, self-appointed mayor Hondo Crouch turned the Texan town into a rural respite for country stars. Soon it was immortalised in chart-topping songs – and became a symbol of a simpler American life In the summer of 1973, the US country singer Jerry Jeff Walker was in the middle of nowhere, recording his soon-to-be-classic…
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
CryptoCointelegraph
Peter Brandt says Bitcoin may hit $600K by 2029, calls XRP a ‘fool coin’
An October pullback could offer a buying opportunity before Bitcoin’s next cycle peak, which Brandt expects between $300,000 and $600,000. He’s not sold on “fool coin” XRP.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Still running iOS 26? Update your iPhones, iPads, and Macs for this urgent security fix
Apple says the bug was used to attack "specific targeted individuals" running iOS 26, which the majority of Apple customers are still using.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCryptoSlate
Zano rolls back a month of transactions as team plans to use personal funds for recovery
Team members’ personal funds and committed contributors are also in the plan, while claims rules and payment amounts remain undisclosed.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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ForexFXStreet
Euro trades flat vs British Pound as markets weigh ECB and BoE policy paths
EUR/GBP trades little changed on Tuesday, remaining under pressure after buyers failed to break above 0.8660, a former multi-month support level that is now acting as resistance. At the time of writing, the cross trades around 0.8578.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
UK mortgage demand drops to 32-month low as Iran war drives up borrowing costs
Average five-year fixed mortgage interest rate has hit 5.94%, its highest since October 2023, says Moneyfacts Demand for UK mortgages slumped to a 32-month low in August as buyers were deterred by rising costs linked to the war in Iran. Just 54,918 mortgages for new home purchases were approved in August, the Bank of England…
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
Proposed government-backed network body welcomed by some in sector but others call it just another quango Nils Pratley: Burnham’s electricity grid idea is interesting – but it’s not ‘public control’ Andy Burnham’s first address to the Labour party conference as prime minister addressed Britain’s rising energy costs and sluggish…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
‘It’s just cruel’: US households hit by surge in electricity shutoffs amid record hot summer
Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared with July 2024, data shows A record hot summer collided unhappily with rising energy costs for households across the US that struggled to the point where many were disconnected from their electricity supply…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
TechnologyArs Technica
Interview: Firefox's chief on why he hopes a redesign will help win users from Chrome
Mozilla's Ajit Varma explains why a redesign suits the fight for the open web.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
ForexFXStreet
Bund yields: Short-covering seen shallow – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux observes Bunds and Bonos retracing from recent yield highs despite a strong upside surprise in Spain’s CPI. The bank warns that if this inflation pattern is replicated across the Euro area, risks are skewed to an upside surprise in core HICP.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
ForexInvestingLive
US July CaseShiller 20-city house price index +2.5% vs 2.2% expected
Prior was +2.1% Monthly +0.3% vs +0.2% expected Prior monthly +0.2% FHFA data: National prices +2.6% y/y vs +2.3% prior +0.3% m/m vs +0.0% prior Some home buyers will be glad they did in July to lock in those mortgage rates because they've been climbing since and are now at cyclical highs. Overall, the US housing market is…
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
TechnologyCloudflare Blog
Using AI to chart a course for our post-quantum migration
We’re building CryptoLabe, an internal AI-powered tool that discovers cryptography across our codebase, surfaces dependencies, and helps us progress toward a full post-quantum migration by 2029. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyCloudflare Blog
Building a certificate authority for the whole Internet
Twelve years after launching Universal SSL, Cloudflare is applying to become a certificate authority. By combining an established root, an ACME-first approach, and Merkle Tree Certificates, we are building a post-quantum CA for the open web.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyCloudflare Blog
Adaptive application security for the AI era: how Cloudflare connects code, traffic, and intelligence to stop attacks
Cloudflare introduces an adaptive security framework connecting risk discovery, agent governance, runtime protection, and AI-powered response in a continuous learning loop.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyCloudflare Blog
Building a post-quantum certificate authority with Merkle Tree Certificates
As post-quantum signatures threaten to inflate TLS handshakes and certificate transparency logs, Merkle Tree Certificates offer a path to compact, auditable authentication. Cloudflare’s new certificate authority will support MTC issuance at scale.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyCloudflare Blog
We tested our own WAF with frontier AI models. Here’s what we found
We built a WAF tester that adapted each request based on what the WAF blocked or passed. This helped us explore variations that a fixed test might miss.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyCloudflare Blog
Introducing Threat Signals: agentic skills for open-source threat intelligence, free for every Cloudflare account
We are expanding access to Cloudforce One's Threat Events Platform to every Cloudflare account and introducing Threat Signals. Threat Signals automatically parses open-source threat reporting, extracts structured indicators, and connects threat context directly to your WAF rules.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyCloudflare Blog
Is your domain using post-quantum encryption? Now you can see for yourself
Cloudflare has added visibility into post-quantum (PQ) encryption in TLS 1.3 directly into HTTP Analytics, Log Explorer, and Logpush. Learn how to make sure your domain is protected with PQ encryption.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyCloudflare Blog
Enforce positive security with Cloudflare Application Profiles
Cloudflare learns the structure of your HTTP requests and identifies deviations. You can add a positive security layer that helps reduce attack surface as AI makes it easier for attackers to generate and vary payloads.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyCloudflare Blog
Preventing quantum downgrade attacks against IPsec
A sophisticated attacker with a quantum computer can exploit a protocol design flaw to downgrade post-quantum IPsec tunnels to classical crypto. We helped the IETF develop a transcript authentication extension to prevent these attacks.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Fireflies adds dictation to its desktop notetaking apps
Fireflies said that it won't charge extra for the new dictation feature, which can be used with any desktop app.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyTechCrunch
OpenAI apologizes to Australia after its AI agents breached government sites
The company also detailed how some of those breaches had happened, and outlined additional measures it is taking to assess the impact of the events.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCointelegraph
Bitcoin ETF inflows leave institutional demand unclear: CoinShares
CoinShares says IBIT offers clues to institutional buying, but basis trades mean inflows are not necessarily bets on rising Bitcoin prices.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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ForexInvestingLive
Canada July GDP 0.0% vs 0.0% expected
Prior was +0.3% m/m (revised to +0.4%) August preliminary reading +0.2% July construction +1.3% Utilities +1.7% Manufacturing -0.9% on refinery outages Retail trade -1.0% led by -3.5% at gasoline stations Wholesale trade -0.4% This is a good reading considering the revisions that make for a very strong June number and the…
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Reco raises $55M as AI agent security startups crowd the market
The round builds on a $30 million fundraise in February, taking the company's total funding to $140 million.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCrypto News
ECB wants to test AI-powered digital euro payments
The ECB wants companies to test how AI agents, micropayments and machine payments could work with a future digital euro starting in 2027.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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TechnologyThe Guardian Technology
Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions – US politics live
President uses social media post to deny reports that he was willing to ease sanctions in return for ‘concrete’ steps over its nuclear program Sign up to the US Breaking News email Donald Trump is in Washington today. We’ll hear from the president at 10am ET when he unveils a new AI tool that is designed to make it easier to…
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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CryptoCryptoSlate
Solana’s 250ms data shows lower-stake validators lost a larger share of reward-linked vote credits
The Foundation found sharply different lost-credit fractions by stake weighting, raising a reward question ahead of any 200ms step.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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ForexFXStreet
ECB's Escrivá: We are still not in a restrictive territory
European Central Bank (ECB) José Luis Escrivá said on Tuesday that they are still in not restrictive territory, as reported by Reuters.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
World CultureEuronews Culture
‘KEEP OU-’: Banksy’s powerful anti-Brexit installation to go up for sale
Titled “Keep Ou T” and currently displayed ahead of Phillips' Frieze Week Modern & Contemporary Art Auctions in London, the artwork dates from 2019 and goes under the hammer next month.
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
BusinessThe Guardian Business
M&S links up with Sephora to lure younger shoppers
Beauty specialist will open branded areas in 100 Marks & Spencer stores and will sell its products on chain’s website Business live – latest updates Marks & Spencer has signed a deal with Sephora to open areas under the beauty brand’s name within its stores, in its latest tactic to attract younger shoppers. The French retailer…
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
CryptoDecrypt
Morning Minute: Citi and Coinbase Just Made Stablecoins Invisible
Plus, crypto majors rebound as oil and yields fall and Saylor’s Strategy returns to buying Bitcoin.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
ForexInvestingLive
Oil prices dip as Trump backs potential Russia sanctions relief
Oil prices dipped briefly after The Atlantic reported that President Trump supports a plan to exchange the release of political prisoners for sanctions relief . The initiative, led by Trump's envoy John Coale, is still in its early stages, and Trump had reportedly expressed support for the concept several months ago.
Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
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TechnologyThe Guardian Technology
Stop shaming people for using AI. Start organizing to prevent our obsolescence | Garrison Lovely
The industry is engaged in a perverse quest to replace humans. We cannot cede the best tools available to the other side I don’t need to tell you that people hate AI.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCointelegraph
ECB puts AI agent payments on the digital euro drawing board
The ECB is seeking firms to explore AI agents and machine-to-machine interactions as it prepares a separate digital euro pilot for 2027.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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ForexFXStreet
Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD holds below $ 61.00 amid US Dollar strength
Silver (XAG/USD) remains practically flat on Tuesday, trading at its lowest levels in nearly two months on Tuesday, around $60.80, failing to find follow-through above $61.00 and on track for a 8.5% monthly selloff in September.
Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
ForexFXStreet
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Sellers retain control near September low
GBP/JPY trades lower on Tuesday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) outperforms its major peers, supported by growing concerns that Japanese authorities could intervene in the currency market again. At the time of writing, the cross trades around 208.20, approaching September’s low near 207.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
ForexFXStreet
Singapore Dollar: MAS tightening expectations support resilience – OCBC
OCBC’s Christopher Wong observes that Singapore Dollar (SGD) has held relatively steady despite softer Asian FX, with USD/SGD around 1.2780.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
BusinessThe Guardian Business
‘Visible and engaged’: Burnham in listening mode with businesses at Labour party conference
PM reassures firms and chancellor vows help on costs – but unease remains over possible budget tax rises Business live – latest updates A year ago Andy Burnham had a tough business reception at Labour’s party conference. The then mayor of Greater Manchester, with clear ambitions to replace Keir Starmer, had rattled the City of…
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
CryptoCrypto News
Solana promised faster finality. Validators now have to prove it works
Alpenglow is running through Solana’s testing networks, while mainnet still relies on its existing consensus. The proposed switch would change how validators agree that a block is final.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
ForexInvestingLive
investing Live European news wrap: US-Iran talks keep markets tentatively optimistic
Headlines: Zcash remains supported by idiosyncratic catalysts, but macro headwinds limit further gains. What's next?
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
ForexFXStreet
Australian Dollar: RBA hike to support AUD/USD – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman highlights that the Reserve Bank of Australia delivered a widely expected 25 bps hike to 4.60%, a 15-year high, and kept the door open to further tightening. AUD/USD initially rallied on the hawkish statement but reversed as Governor Michele Bullock signaled less urgency.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
ForexFXStreet
Euro: EUR/USD bearish bias converging on support – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s FX strategy team reports EUR/USD remains under pressure, trading at a three-month low and moving toward the June low at 1.1325. The bank flags support at 1.1325 and 1.1270, with resistance at 1.1410.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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CryptoCoinDesk
Bitcoin surging to $100,000 may be in play, after outperforming gold
Your day-ahead look for Sept. 29, 2026
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
ForexFXStreet
US yields: Real rates climb on Fed credibility – BNY Markets
BNY Markets’ John Velis observes that US real yields across the curve have risen sharply, driven more by expectations of further policy tightening than by inflation fears. Markets see the Fed and other central banks reacting to inflation, pushing long-term yields higher while breakevens stay rangebound.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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CryptoCrypto News
Asset managers are preparing for XRPL Batch. What can it actually do?
Ripple says asset managers are preparing to use XRP Ledger Batch. The transaction type can make several ledger actions succeed or fail together, but an emergency software release has moved attention from a September 29 activation expectation to an October…
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
CryptoCryptoSlate
BitMine nears 5% Ethereum threshold, yet stock valuation rules dictate its next move
Its remaining ETH gap is about $280 million at the company's reference price, against $672 million in reported cash and securities.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
ForexFXStreet
What drove the Australian Dollar below 0.7000 as the Reserve Bank of Australia hiked to 4.60%?
The Australian Dollar (AUD) came under immediate downside pressure following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to raise its official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.60% — marking its fourth interest rate increase in 2026.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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ForexFXStreet
British Pound recovers slight losses against US Dollar, JOLTS data eyed
The British Pound (GBP) claws back some of its early losses, but is still 0.14% down at around 1.3235 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Tuesday.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
CryptoCrypto News
Can XRP price reach $1.80 after recent ETF inflows?
XRP holds near $1.51 as U. S.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology
OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing
GPT-6.1 Astra showed deceptive behaviour and tried to use external tools despite knowing it would be unsafe As AI models go rogue, do you still trust OpenAI and Anthropic to stop them? I don’t and neither should you Business live – latest updates OpenAI is scrapping the release of a next-generation AI model after researchers…
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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CryptoCoinDesk
Zcash developers begin moving Tachyon code into faster private-payment software
Developers are starting to fold Project Tachyon into Zakura Common as they work toward a long-term target of more than 50,000 private payments a second.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
CryptoCrypto News
Zcash’s rally runs into a test as traders cut leveraged bets
ZEC has fallen sharply after a steep two-month rise. One venue’s open interest contracted faster than the token’s price, suggesting positions were closed as the market turned.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology
Revealed: the five-paragraph email OpenAI used to inform Australia about agent attack
Executive to front parliamentary committee on AI as ministers reveal how brief message telling them about hack was signed off ‘best’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast OpenAI has apologised to Australians for its agent attack on Medicare , and…
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology
How American political campaigns are using AI – and what they’re spending on the tools
Though politicians are quiet about how they use AI, the book Rewiring Democracy examines how AI is starting to influence American politics New campaign finance disclosure data shines a light on which US political campaigns are using AI tools and how much they are spending on them. Candidates’, parties’ and committees’ spending…
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCrypto News
Ethereum will test a major speed upgrade on Oct. 6
Ethereum will activate Glamsterdam on Sepolia Oct. 6, testing changes to block building, parallel processing and gas pricing before mainnet.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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CryptoCrypto News
Pi Network is clearing its KYC backlog. When does access become real demand for PI?
Pi Network says more than 417,000 users can advance past one identity-check bottleneck. Another 497,000 were awaiting a wallet migration fix.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
CryptoCointelegraph
Ethereum schedules Glamsterdam upgrade on Sepolia for Oct. 6
Glamsterdam will bring proposer-builder separation, block-level access lists and new gas pricing, while its mainnet date remains unset.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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CryptoCrypto News
Kakaopay could bring Korean stocks to U. S. investors
Kakaopay Securities and Dinari will test tokenized Korean equities and study distribution to eligible investors in the U. S.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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CryptoDecrypt
Canada's 'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski to Represent Himself at Fraud Trial
The judge has told Pleterski he will raise objections on his behalf, to keep inadmissible evidence away from the jury.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
CryptoCoinDesk
Aave leads DeFi higher as crypto shrugs off surging bond market
Aave jumped 11% on speculation over a token burn, with 72 of 100 CoinDesk 100 constituents higher even as the 10-year Treasury yield sat at 5.234%.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
CryptoCryptoSlate
Altcoin spot volume nears 4x Bitcoin’s as ETF inflows shrink across five sessions
Altcoin spot volume has climbed to nearly four times Bitcoin's, the highest ratio since September 2025, according to Glassnode. Wintermute says retail clients on its OTC desk sold BTC last week to fund that rotation, while US spot Bitcoin ETFs took in nearly $2.4 billion over the same five sessions.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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TechnologyThe Guardian Business
Anthropic ‘warns of existential AI risks to humanity’ in IPO document
Reported admission to investors of AI’s ‘self-preserving behaviours’ comes as company prepares for a potential $2tn flotation Anthropic is telling investors that advanced AI could pose “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity”, according to reports, as it prepares for a potential $2tn (£1.5tn) flotation. The warning…
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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CryptoCointelegraph
US crypto ETF inflows cool after $3.3B week but streaks hold
US spot crypto ETF inflows fell about 80% from Friday as Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP funds attracted $64.8 million combined on Monday.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
CryptoCoinDesk
Live updates: Bitcoin turns lower as rates rise, consumer confidence plunges
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell to its lowest level in more than a decade in September, with expectations of continued weakening in business and labor market conditions.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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CryptoCoinDesk
Blockchain.com targets $500 million IPO this year at up to $6 billion valuation
The London-based crypto services company confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this year.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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CryptoCointelegraph
Bitcoin bounces to $84K after US 30-year bond yield sets 24-year high
Bitcoin price action consolidated after early-week losses while protecting a “trend-defining” support zone.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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World CultureThe Guardian Film
Child review – jump scares abound in twisty organ transplant fable that keeps horror at its heart
This Luxembourg-made movie about a couple who venture east to save their son features some impressive film-making Stippled with first-world guilt about income inequality even between fellow EU member states, this Luxembourg-made horror sprinkles a bit of liberal fairy dust over what is otherwise a pretty straight-up, if twisty…
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
Cutting immigration to the UK means billions less for the Treasury. Can the country really afford that? | Zoe Williams
‘Taking back control’ turns out to be staggeringly expensive. That’s something to mull over as budget day approaches Every 100,000 immigrants lost to the UK costs the treasury £7bn , according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Protego Ventures closes debut $125 million fund for Israeli defense tech
Protego Ventures, the first and largest dedicated defense tech VC in Israel, just completed its final $125 million closing, TechCrunch learned exclusively.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCointelegraph
Greece gets first MiCA entrants as watchdog denies Binance-Lagarde claim
Greece joined the EU MiCA register with four providers as HCMC expanded its denial of remarks attributed to officials in a report on Binance.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
CryptoCrypto News
Could Citi’s 24/7 dollar transfers slow stablecoin adoption in Japan?
Citi has expanded its blockchain based Token Services into Japan, giving institutional clients access to 24/7 US dollar transfers at a time when Japanese banks and companies are building stablecoins for some of the same payment uses. According to Citi,…
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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TechnologyThe Guardian Technology
Trial of live facial recognition in London stations leads to a false positive and no arrests
Freedom of information request finds six-month trial cost £320,000, used almost 100 police hours and led to just one – incorrect – alert A six-month trial of live facial recognition (LFR) technology in London’s railway stations that cost more than £320,000 and almost 100 hours of police officers’ time led to one false match…
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
Dale Vince plans London-wide news operation to take on ‘rightwing bias’ in the media
Green energy entrepreneur plans rescue package for the group behind the Camden New Journal, Islington Tribune and Westminster Extra The green energy entrepreneur and Labour donor Dale Vince is planning to launch a London-wide news operation, as part of a “rescue” of one of the capital’s most highly regarded local newspapers.…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
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CryptoCrypto News
Apple patches iOS vulnerability, are crypto wallets still at risk?
Apple patched an exploited iPhone CoreGraphics flaw as SlowMist warned crypto users about recent attacks targeting sensitive wallet data.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
CryptoCoinDesk
Bitcoin is on track to shatter a major decade-long streak as September gains surge
Bitcoin is on track for a third straight monthly gain, but higher yields, oil prices and two major November events could test its Q4 momentum.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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MarketsBBC Business
Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
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CryptoDecrypt
Coinbase Now Owns Every Layer of Its Derivatives Stack After CFTC Approval
Coinbase Clearing will take USDC as collateral and settle around the clock, though margined products stay with partners.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
World CultureEuronews Culture
Stevie Wonder celebrates 50 years of 'Songs In The Key Of Life' with four unreleased songs
Prior to hitting the road for a special tour of the UK, Europe and the US, Stevie Wonder releases four unheard songs from sessions of his seminal album ‘Songs In The Key Of Life’, which celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
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CryptoCrypto News
Smarter Web Company shareholders clear path for UK Bitcoin backed preferred shares
The Smarter Web Company has secured shareholder approval for the resolutions needed to create its proposed MORE perpetual preferred shares, clearing a key condition for a possible listing on the London Stock Exchange Main Market. According to the company’s Sept.…
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
CryptoCryptoSlate
Bitcoin’s $85,000 test comes as Wall Street gets two different inflation stories
August already felt the disruption; Thursday’s September factory survey and Friday’s payrolls test what follows.
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
ForexInvestingLive
Euro area economic sentiment slips in September as inflation expectations rise
The latest euro area sentiment readings are out: Economic sentiment 97.9 vs 99.0 expected; Prior 98.4 Industrial sentiment -3.8 vs -4.7 expected; Prior -5.0 (R) Services sentiment 6.1 vs 6.5 expected; Prior 5.6 (R) Consumer inflation expectations 35.2; Prior 33.0 Selling price expectations 20.3; Prior 16.9 (R) The headline…
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MarketsBBC Business
OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.
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CryptoCoinDesk
Analysts see 10-year Treasury yield hitting 6%. Bitcoin bulls shouldn't panic
Why yields are rising matters more for bitcoin than how high they go.
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CryptoCrypto News
KB Kookmin Bank taps BNY for digital wallet payments
KB Kookmin Bank has partnered with BNY on cross-border digital payments as it becomes an early user of BNY’s new Pay-to-Wallet service.
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World CultureNPR Arts & Life
How to hide your spending habits from retailers (so you don't get ripped off)
Companies have changed the way they price their products — and shoppers are getting deliberately overcharged. Here are steps you can take to ensure you are getting the best deal.
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
On the rocks? Scotch distilleries pause production as unsold ‘whisky loch’ grows
Demand for Scotland’s most famous export has slumped, with industry facing job cuts and closures Obscured by the Scottish countryside on the outskirts of Kirkcaldy, Cluny bond is, in effect, a small town built to store whisky. By the time the latest set of warehouses are finished on the former opencast coal mine, Diageo’s…
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TechnologyThe Guardian Technology
‘Online sex workers literally have to bare it all’: why Patricia Nilsson is exposing the world’s biggest porn bosses
As a business journalist, Nilsson began rigorously reporting on the power players of the adult industry, who prefer to remain in the shadows. Along the way, she uncovered how porn has shaped the internet – and our lives as a whole There was a time, a few decades ago, when the men who owned the world’s biggest pornography…
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World CultureThe Guardian Culture
‘A genre-defying monument’: how Sign o’ the Times captured Prince at his creative peak
As a new book on the Paisley Park polymath is released, author John McKie explains why Prince’s 1987 album is the ultimate showcase of his genius By the early 1980s, Prince had cemented his place as a pop heavyweight with the phenomenal success of his 1999 album, as well as becoming a movie star thanks to Purple Rain. Even when…
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TechnologyThe Guardian Technology
Is tech the secret to a more analogue life? How gadgets, apps and tips could actually reduce your screen time
It’s often thought of as the problem, but what if the right technology could help us switch off and live more in the moment? • The best screen-free activities With the continued backlash against AI and growing concern about our reliance on screens, an analogue life has never looked so appealing.
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BusinessTechCrunch Startups
Ex-Tesla team raises $12.5M to put supply chains on autopilot
Atomic's agentic supply chain software is now being used by companies like DoorDash and HelloFresh.
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CryptoCointelegraph
BitMine could hit its 5% Ether supply target within weeks — then what?
BitMine could reach 5% of Ether’s supply by early November, while Tom Lee has left open whether it would continue buying beyond that level.
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BusinessNPR Business
Democrat Pete Buttigieg criticizes Trump's rollback of fuel-economy standards
The former transportation secretary says weaker fuel-economy standards could raise long-term costs for drivers and leave U. S.
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank raises cash rate to highest level in 15 years and warns of more hikes ‘if needed’
Michele Bullock says board knows decision will hit some people hard but hopefully in the next few years ‘this will all have been worth it’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted its key interest rate to 4.6%…
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BusinessNPR Business
News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban
Three news outlets that President Trump banished from White House grounds asked a federal court to block the ban until the case is resolved.
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World CultureThe Guardian Culture
The Fall of the West by Owen Jones review – a bracing history of the changing world order
A journalist charts a quarter century of geopolitical hubris and economic overreach Like many Britons born in the 1980s, the journalist and Guardian columnist Owen Jones came of age with Tony Blair’s platitudes ringing in his ears. Politics at the turn of the millennium was a story of temporary dispensations mistaken for…
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World CultureThe Guardian Film
The Portuguese House review – picturesque, polite drama of secrets and revelations at a country estate
Spanish drama about people leaving their old lives behind plays out like a literary novel, with Manolo Solo excellent as a discombobulated gardener Out of the blue, a woman walks out on her husband. Bags packed and ready to go, at the last moment she crumples up the letter she has written to him and vanishes from their Madrid…
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CryptoCryptoSlate
Chainlink CCIP 2.0 exposes bridge risk, and issuer gates trigger stalls
An optional required verifier can hold up destination tokens after a source-chain lock or burn; named production use remains unverified.
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MarketsEuropean Central Bank
ECB amends monetary policy implementation guidelines as part of regular review
Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “ECB amends monetary policy implementation guidelines as part of regular review”.
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CryptoCrypto News
Why is Hedera price up over 20% today?
HBAR jumped over 20% as trading volume surged and a Hedera-based identity platform reached IBM Cloud, with $0.13 now limiting gains.
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World CultureEuronews Culture
UK Government confirms free entry to national museums will continue
The UK government says national museums will remain free for all, ending months of speculation that international visitors could be charged to enter institutions.
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CryptoCrypto News
When will Liquid Network restore Bitcoin peg outs?
Liquid Network has moved closer to restoring peg out operations after starting an independent security audit of Elements v23.3.4 and coordinating changes to the authorization keys used in the withdrawal process. The Liquid Network said in its Sept.
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CryptoCrypto News
Why is Bitcoin price down today despite falling exchange reserves?
Bitcoin is testing $83,000 as Treasury yields hit 2007 highs, while falling open interest and exchange reserves shape the next BTC move.
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MarketsBBC Business
UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban
John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.
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CryptoCrypto News
MoonPay targets won stablecoins as it expands into South Korea
MoonPay has launched MoonPay Korea and plans to use the country as a base for its Asian business, with partnerships covering won stablecoins, cross border payments, remittances and digital asset infrastructure. According to Maeil Business Newspaper, MoonPay unveiled the strategy…
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MarketsBBC Business
I paid £30,000 for an 'influencer' degree. Here's why
Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?
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ForexInvestingLive
Spain inflation climbs to near 5%, the highest in over three years
Spain September preliminary CPI +4.9% vs +4.6% y/y expected Prior +4.3% Spain September preliminary HICP +5.0% vs +4.9% y/y expected Prior +4.6% The breakdown The numbers are running hotter than expected with headline annual inflation climbing to 4.9%, its highest since February 2023. Meanwhile, core annual inflation is also…
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World CultureThe Guardian Culture
‘Jaw-dropping’ play based on Pelicot rape trial comes to London for one night
Four-hour production featuring star-studded cast will be performed at London County Hall A play based on the trial of the men who drugged and raped Gisèle Pelicot will come to London for one night only this November – and promises to feature a star-studded cast. The four-hour production of The Pelicot Trial: Tribute to Gisèle…
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CryptoCrypto News
Gold crashes 3.4% as bond yields climb. Is Bitcoin at risk?
Gold has suffered one of its most unusual one day declines in two decades as rising U. S.
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CryptoCrypto News
Blockchain.com wants $500M IPO after $14B peak
Blockchain.com is reportedly seeking a $500 million U. S.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
ForexInvestingLive
What are the main events for today?
EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlight is the Spanish CPI report. Headline CPI Y/Y is expected to rise further to 4.6% vs 4.3% prior, but the focus will be on the Core measure which has ticked lower to 2.9% in the prior reading.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
World CultureEuronews Culture
Hard cheese: Tough times for Greece's Naxos Graviera cheese as production falters
Naxos Graviera, the hard cheese of the Greek Cycladic island was named the world’s best cheese in 2025 by the food guide TasteAtlas, but its makers are now facing increasing production problems.
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CryptoCrypto News
Spain says self custody crypto does not need Form 721 reporting
Spain’s tax authorities have confirmed that cryptocurrency kept in self custody wallets does not have to be reported under Form 721, provided the owner retains control of the private keys and the assets are not held by a foreign third…
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TechnologyMicrosoft Blog
New Microsoft data innovations unlock what only your business knows
Every organization has knowledge that is uniquely its own: the way its business operates, the data it has built over time, the expertise of its people and the context behind thousands of everyday decisions. As powerful AI models become more widely available, that unique business intelligence matters more than ever.
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CryptoCoinDesk
Near Intents blocks $50 million in Bitget hacker swaps, here's what happened
The swap service identified more than $50 million in attempted transfers, although most rejected funds subsequently moved through other providers.
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CryptoCrypto News
South Korean lawmaker calls for two year delay to crypto tax
South Korean lawmaker Han Dong hoon has called for the country’s cryptocurrency tax to be delayed again before its Jan. 1, 2027 start, arguing that authorities still lack enough overseas trading data to enforce the levy consistently.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
World CultureThe Guardian Culture
Structural decline: what happened to Japan’s iconic buildings? – in pictures
Japan once had a reputation for statement architecture – yet many buildings have been torn down since 2000. A new book reminds us of their futuristic beauty
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World CultureThe Guardian Culture
Stations by Louise Kennedy review – a superb follow-up to Trespasses
This tale of broken hearts and broken people moves from the Troubles of 1980s Northern Ireland to an unforgiving London of squats and payphones Louise Kennedy’s first novel, Trespasses , was one of those rare triumphs, a debut that was not only rapturously received by critics but adored by readers around the world. A story of…
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World CultureThe Guardian Film
April X review – Connor Storrie searches for missing twin in dystopian dream-tech sci-fi thriller
The star of Heated Rivalry does his best in this in this human-trafficking yarn, which gets progressively ickier and more exploitative Sketchy in every sense of the word, this sci-fi thriller is set in the not-too-distant future in a dystopian concrete city (actually mostly Bucharest looking like itself), where life is cheap…
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TechnologyThe Guardian Technology
Mac mini M6 review: truly mighty but now more pricey
Apple’s cheapest desktop computer is no longer a bargain but its newest, fastest chip makes it a pocket powerhouse Apple’s latest Mac mini brings real speed and power for far more than everyday tasks in a practically pocketable form you can fit almost anywhere. The impressive new desktop machine is the first to receive an…
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CryptoCryptoSlate
Coinbase powers Citi’s new stablecoin rails, and corporate banking faces a major shift
Coinbase Virtual Accounts also gain automatic fiat conversion through Citi infrastructure, while customer usage remains undisclosed.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
CryptoCrypto News
NEAR Intents says it stopped $50M Bitget laundering bid
NEAR Intents says it blocked over $50 million in Bitget-linked transfers as THORChain defended its policy against selective freezes.
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CryptoCoinDesk
Anthropic plans to spend $518 billion on AI infrastructure. Pre-IPO perps barely blink.
Anthropic's prospectus seen by Reuters shows big spending plans despite heavy losses. Still, pre-IPO perps barely moved on cryptocurrency exchanges.
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CryptoCointelegraph
Tether says it helped freeze $550M in Iran-linked USDT this year
The disclosure came as Senate Democratic investigators alleged USDT had become a key part of Iran’s shadow banking network.
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World CultureThe Guardian Culture
TV tonight: Blue Lights returns – and it’s as topical and thrilling as ever
We’re back on the blues and twos as the latest series of the intense Belfast police drama begins. Plus: biscuit week in the Bake Off tent.
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TechnologyTechCrunch
Anthropic’s prospectus details losses, growth, and, yes, a warning that its AI could end humanity
In its prospectus, Anthropic just told investors it's losing tens of billions of dollars a year, but also growing like crazy, and — oh yeah — its own AI might pose an existential risk to humanity.
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CryptoCrypto News
Coinbase can now settle derivatives 24/7 with USDC
Coinbase Clearing has received CFTC registration to clear fully collateralized derivatives using USDC collateral and 24/7 settlement.
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TechnologyThe Guardian Business
As AI models go rogue, do you still trust OpenAI and Anthropic to stop them? I don’t and neither should you | Chris Stokel-Walker
The need for independent regulation grows more obvious by the day. We must keep this tech in check before it’s too late OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing Fool me once, shame on you.
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World CultureEuronews Culture
Denarii detectives: Mystery surrounds discovery of Germany's largest Roman coin hoard
A father from the Rhineland set out in autumn 2025 to briefly scan a field near Wesseling, south of Cologne, with his metal detector. The device beeped and he uncovered a Roman silver coin, and then several more.
Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
CryptoCrypto News
Tether faces Senate scrutiny over Iran-linked USDT
Tether faces Senate scrutiny after investigators found USDT dominated 846 Iran-linked wallets, while the company cited $550M in freezes.
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CryptoCoinDesk
Bitcoin holds $83,000 as ZEC drops 12% and oil climbs again
Global stocks fell to a one-week low as Brent rose for a second day and traders added to bets on more Federal Reserve rate hikes ahead of Wednesday's PCE inflation data.
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CryptoCryptoSlate
US bank group taps Quant for tokenized deposits, but QNT’s role is left in doubt
The planned bank network has a software supplier and a 2027 target, but no disclosed formula for QNT purchases.
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CryptoCointelegraph
Coinbase gets CFTC approval for US derivatives clearinghouse
Coinbase joins Kraken in bringing US derivatives infrastructure in-house, after Kraken’s parent acquired Bitnomial and its CFTC-regulated exchange, clearinghouse and brokerage in May.
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World CultureThe Guardian Culture
No island of strangers: why I’m using art to unite a fractured nation
Fear of outsiders is the defining issue of our times. But is it actually our own selves we’re scared of?
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
‘Just look at this monstrosity!’ Inside Britain’s bilious back yard shed wars
The number of luxury sheds and garden rooms has rocketed since the pandemic – fuelled by those wanting an office, a gym or extra living space. Meanwhile, the resentment between neighbours has been rising, too Linda loves her shed.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
CryptoCrypto News
Chainlink connects banks to Swift blockchain ledger
Chainlink is connecting banks to Swift’s blockchain ledger through CRE, supporting tokenized deposits and 24/7 cross-border payment workflows.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
ForexInvestingLive
investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Asia stocks slip
Singapore to allocate US$1.1 billion to five asset managers to boost its equities market Japan's Katayama says undervalued yen is problematic, agrees with Bessent on cooperation Australian household spending flat in August, missing forecasts ahead of RBA decision PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 6.7411 (vs. estimate at…
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
CryptoCointelegraph
Nvidia unveils AI safety platform to rein in ‘rogue’ AI agents
The launch comes after several AI agents breached their testing environments this year, adding to calls for companies to slow the development of autonomous AI systems.
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CryptoCryptoSlate
Compound DAO used protocol reserves to buy $52 million worth of COMP, and delegates call it a mandate breach
Bitquery says 344,780 COMP pushed supporters above half of delegated voting power; the Foundation says the move fit its DAO mandate.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
ForexInvestingLive
Japan's Katayama says undervalued yen is problematic, agrees with Bessent on cooperation
The yen is the main read-through. Katayama's line that an undervalued yen is problematic, paired with her promise of close US Treasury contact, adds to verbal pressure on USD/JPY (around 157 in recent sessions) after August's joint intervention.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
CryptoCointelegraph
NEAR Intents says it blocked $50M tied to Bitget hackers
The cross-chain protocol said it actively prevents stolen funds from being laundered, drawing a contrast with THORChain’s position that it does not selectively censor transactions.
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World CultureThe Guardian Culture
‘You’ve got to be pretty tough to be a drag queen out there’: Damien Frost’s immaculate queer portraits
The photographer’s photos are so meticulously staged that viewers often assume they were taken in a studio – not behind a London nightclub or in an Australian goat field One bright spring day, the photographer Damien Frost arrived at a farm in Gungal, outside Muswellbrook, New South Wales. Goats grazed in a paddock, eucalyptus…
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BusinessTechCrunch Startups
Peak XV ups Surge seed investment ceiling to $5M, unveils 18-startup cohort
Thirteen of the 18 startups in Peak XV’s latest Surge cohort are targeting global markets, while more than half are based in India.
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
CryptoCryptoSlate
Robinhood Chain’s $1.5 billion boom is attracting memecoin rug factories
A second suspected memecoin rug factory has surfaced on Robinhood Chain as the fast-growing network attracts increasingly coordinated scam activity. On Sept.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
ForexInvestingLive
UK shop price inflation slows to 1.4% in September as BRC urges business rates help
The BRC gauge is a narrow, backward-looking snapshot, so the market is likely to look past the small dip in shop prices and focus on the official inflation path, which is forecast to climb above 4% next year. Energy is the swing factor: oil and gas prices tied to the Iran conflict feed directly into retailers' costs and into…
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TechnologyTechCrunch
OpenAI reportedly ditches model over safety concerns
A top executive at the AI lab told the Wall Street Journal that the model in question had displayed a poor aptitude for following orders.
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TechnologyTechCrunch
Aurora CFO says 30,000 driverless trucks by 2030 isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds
Self-driving truck company Aurora laid out an audacious plan for 2030. Its CFO says its targets aren't aspirational.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCryptoSlate
Nearly 5,000 BTC leaves Bitget as hackers begin laundering $387 million haul
Nearly 5,000 Bitcoin has left Bitget’s tracked reserves after the crypto exchange reopened withdrawals following its $387.5 million hack. On Sept.
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TechnologyArs Technica
Boeing "incredibly excited" to serve as nation's only astronaut transportation
"We couldn't provide detailed pricing to the CLD suppliers."
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyArs Technica
Experts worry about Nvidia's AI chip sales in China and influence over Trump
China is reportedly mulling letting ByteDance, Alibaba buy banned Nvidia chips.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoDecrypt
OpenAI Halts Model Training as Rogue Agents Target US Government Sites
OpenAI says its agents keep landing on government websites because they treat them as reliable sources, but it's pausing training while it adds safeguards.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
CryptoCryptoSlate
Strategy makes first back-to-back Bitcoin buys since June as accumulation picks up
Michael Saylor-led Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has made back-to-back weekly Bitcoin purchases for the first time since June, rebuilding its holdings after selling some of the cryptocurrency earlier this quarter. On Sept.
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TechnologyTechCrunch
Source: Inference provider Modal Labs closing in on $750M round at $15.75B valuation
The new financing is expected to more than triples the AI infrastructure startup's valuation from just four months ago.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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TechnologyArs Technica
SpaceX's Starship goes orbital, deploying first next-gen Starlinks
Starship had already flown 99 percent of the way to low-Earth orbit. Monday's flight added the last bit.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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CryptoDecrypt
A Clever RSA Attack Fooled a Hardware Vault—Here's What It Means for Crypto
A UC San Diego-led team impersonated a hardware security module without extracting its key.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
World CultureThe Guardian Culture
Michael Palin in the Philippines review – who else could cause such a weird moment with the president?
From ‘recycled chicken’ being sold on a stall to Bongbong fanboying over the Fish-Slapping Dance, Palin’s travel shows always explore fascinating things that others don’t. It is a reminder that his work is increasingly precious There is a moment in episode one of Michael Palin in the Philippines where our host surveys a group…
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TechnologyArs Technica
Florida invokes extinction fears in legal bid to halt OpenAI development
State says LLMs threaten civilization as "the greatest public nuisance ever created."
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
MarketsBBC Business
Why UK diesel prices have hit an all-time high
The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.
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MarketsBBC Business
UK diesel price hits all-time high, the RAC says
The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar due to disruption of global oil supplies.
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CryptoCointelegraph
Canadian ‘crypto king’ set to represent himself at fraud trial
Aiden Pleterski was allegedly behind a crypto Ponzi scheme between 2021 and 2022 that resulted in a kidnapping and related criminal charges.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
TechnologyTechCrunch
AMD will acquire Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs for $8.2 billion
The acquisition will see World Labs founder Fei-Fei Li join AMD as executive vice president and chief scientist.
Why it mattersThe update offers a fresh signal on company quality, cash flow and how investors may price future growth.
CryptoDecrypt
Citi Clients Can Now Take Stablecoin Payments Through Coinbase—Without Touching Crypto
Coinbase and Citi expanded an existing deal so Citi's institutional clients can accept stablecoin payments, while Coinbase business accounts run on Citi's banking rails.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
TechnologyArs Technica
New device captures carbon dioxide by pumping it across a battery
The design requires less energy to capture CO 2 than current systems.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCryptoSlate
Lido’s 1,500 ETH reserve target could slow stETH withdrawals in a crunch
The setting remains at 1,500 ETH, but the committee’s unexecuted plan would shift deposit priority as a new staking module approaches.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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CryptoCointelegraph
Blockchain.com eyes $500M IPO as crypto capital markets thaw: Report
The crypto company is seeking a valuation of up to $6 billion, well below its 2022 peak, as recently listed crypto stocks struggle to hold their gains.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
ForexInvestingLive
Economic and event calendar in Asia Tuesday, September 29, 2026: RBA rate hike expected
A relatively quiet calendar but we do have an expected Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike. I'll get a preview posted but for how: RBA preview: A 25 bps rate hike is priced in, but what comes after that?
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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ForexInvestingLive
investing Live Americas market news wrap: Oil prices bounce around on Iran headlines, yields rise
Trump: We will win the Iran war very soon and gas prices will come tumbling down Trump prepared to ease sanctions and release frozen funds for nuclear progress - report Iran foreign minister's stay in NY has not been extended September Dallas Fed manufacturing business index 9.8 vs 11.6 prior ECB's Lagarde: We view a 'measured…
Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
CryptoDecrypt
Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 5.5 Is Out, Beats Opus 5.5 at Coding for Half the Price
Anthropic's mid-tier model tops its own flagship on Terminal-Bench 4.0 and costs half as much per token, but an independent tester found it burns more tokens than any model it has measured.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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TechnologyArs Technica
To keep drug prices high, pharma has been piling up the patents
Add-on patents have increased drug patent periods from two years to over six.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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CryptoDecrypt
After AI Agent Hacked Its Government, Australia Calls Altman and Amodei to Testify
Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has invited the OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to a Canberra hearing on October 1, after an OpenAI agent quietly accessed Australia's Medicare data and nobody said a word for months.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
TechnologyArs Technica
Trump cuts fuel economy standards back to 2014 levels
In 2020, Trump cut CAFE to 40 mpg. Now he’s cut it again to just 35 mpg.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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CryptoCryptoSlate
Bitget says Bitcoin withdrawals are open after $387M hack, but ETH and USDT must wait
Sept. 28 public fills show BTC and ETH futures activity before the scheduled 08:00 UTC Bitcoin withdrawal restart.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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TechnologyTechCrunch
Shopify opens checkout to browser-based AI agents
Shopify is expanding WebMCP support to checkout, allowing browser-based AI agents to update order details and complete purchases with a buyer’s authorization.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Tesla delays Roadster 2 event again due to bad weather
Tesla says the event "can only be held outdoors," as it's expected to show the car flying in some form using SpaceX thrusters.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCrypto News
Bitget hacker moves $6.3 million into Bitcoin after THORChain rejects freeze request
A wallet linked to the Bitget hacker has swapped about $6.3 million in ETH for Bitcoin through THORChain after the network rejected the exchange’s request to block addresses tied to its Sep. 24 breach.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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TechnologyThe Guardian Technology
Nvidia unveils security platform to rein in AI agents and $150bn stock buyback
Chipmaker says new system was designed to prevent AI agents from going rogue amid incidents at top companies Nvidia on Monday unveiled a new security platform that the chipmaker said can stop artificial intelligence agents from going rogue. The company announced a $150bn stock buyback the same day, the largest in US corporate…
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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TechnologyTechCrunch
The AI boom took over Climate Week and not everyone is happy about it
Just like the rest of the U. S., data centers and AI are dividing climate tech founders and investors.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCrypto News
Cardano Foundation, UCLA partner on blockchain education
The Cardano Foundation has announced a multi-year partnership with the Venture Accelerator at UCLA Anderson School of Management that will bring blockchain coursework, five startup fellowships, and a founder showcase sponsorship to the Los Angeles campus. The Cardano Foundation said…
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
TechnologyArs Technica
Kalshi loses again as judges rule prediction markets must obey gambling laws
Kalshi's defiance of state gambling laws may be headed to Supreme Court.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyGoogle Blog
Watch the winning trailer from the Future Vision XPRIZE, The Gifted.
Watch the winning trailer from the Future Vision XPRIZE, The Gifted.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCrypto News
Bitcoin price tests $83K support as 4-hour Supertrend turns bearish
Bitcoin price traded near $84,000 on Sep. 28 after retreating from a recent high above $87,000, leaving traders focused on whether U.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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ForexInvestingLive
Trump: We will win the Iran war very soon and gas prices will come tumbling down
Had a very respectful meeting with China's Xi It's hard to take anything Trump says about Iran seriously. This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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CryptoDecrypt
Nvidia Built a Kill Switch for AI Agents Because They Keep Getting Out
OpenShell and Sentry give AI agents a hardware-enforced leash, arriving after a summer of agents breaching a government site, hacking their own tests, and going rogue during a security evaluation.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
CryptoCointelegraph
US SEC follows CFTC in staff guidance for crypto
With the failed cloture vote on the CLARITY Act, the SEC announced updates on how federal securities laws could apply to token issuers, following similar guidance from the CFTC.
Why it mattersThe update offers a fresh signal on company quality, cash flow and how investors may price future growth.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Nvidia launches new platform for reining in rogue AI agents
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Monday introduced a toolkit of software and hardware products that add independent security layers around AI agents to ensure they stay within their test environments even if they attempt to break out.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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MarketsBBC Business
What a US diesel export ban could mean for you
The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
CryptoDecrypt
Strive Buys $94.5 Million in Bitcoin, Pushing Holdings Past 27,000 BTC
Strive bought 1,107 BTC for $94.5 million last week, lifting its holdings to 27,462 BTC, with its SATA preferred stock supplying 85% of the capital.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
World CultureNPR Arts & Life
Kyle MacLachlan says he was David Lynch's 'submersible' into dark places
MacLachlan was 23 when he auditioned for Lynch's adaptation of Dune . The two would go on to work together on the cult classics Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks.
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
CryptoCrypto News
Wallet in Telegram rebrands as Walt as Telegram prepares Gram wallet
Wallet in Telegram has rebranded as Walt, with more than 300 supported assets, as Telegram prepares to extend its separate Gram wallet to its users. In a Sep.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
MarketsBBC Business
Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
TechnologyArs Technica
Google seemingly confirms plans to kill ChromeOS in 2034
Google support maps out how Googlebooks can take over where ChromeOS left off.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
World CultureNPR Arts & Life
I didn't think 'Pachinko' could be topped. Then I read 'American Hagwon'
Min Jin Lee's new novel is the third in a planned four-novel series about the Korean diaspora. Nearly 10 years in the making, this sweeping-but-intimate 600+ page book is overwhelming — in a good way.
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
CryptoCointelegraph
Bybit accepts Franklin Templeton tokenized funds as trading collateral
Eligible institutions can pledge Benji-issued fund shares for stablecoin credit lines while keeping the underlying assets in off-exchange custody.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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CryptoCoinDesk
Goldman Sachs brings $100 billion Treasury fund into crypto’s institutional plumbing
The bank is bringing its roughly $100 billion Treasury fund to institutional crypto firms without creating a tokenized version of it.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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TechnologyTechCrunch
Anthropic releases Sonnet 5.5, which it calls a significantly cheaper, faster work partner
Anthropic has released the newest version of its mid-range model, boasting faster response times and less token burn.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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TechnologyArs Technica
Scientists solve 1840s space weather mystery
19th century Nature account of 1841 train delayed by geomagnetic storm got year wrong—due to a typo.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
CryptoCrypto News
Circle executive says stablecoin restrictions could cost the US $1 trillion
Circle executive Nikhil Chandhok has argued that resistance to dollar stablecoins could keep the United States from drawing as much as $1 trillion in overseas demand for dollars. Moonshots LIVE brought Chandhok together with ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood, Stability…
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
ForexInvestingLive
Trump set to speak in the Oval Office
Trump will make an announcement in the Oval Office today. The scheduled time is 2 pm ET but White House events never happen on time.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
CryptoDecrypt
Months After the $292M Kelp Hack, Chainlink Lets Institutions Add Their Own Bridge Checks
Chainlink's CCIP 2.0 lets banks run their own security checks on cross-chain transfers, five months after a rival's setup lost $292 million to hackers.
Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
MarketsU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC Charges Registered Investment Adviser Zoe Financial for Failure to Disclose Conflict of Interest
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against New York-based investment adviser Zoe Financial Inc. for failing to fully and fairly disclose material facts concerning conflicts of interest to its clients and prospective…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
MarketsBBC Business
Aldi boss says some of rivals' loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers
Aldi is the only major supermarket chain that doesn't operate a loyalty scheme, which are hugely popular and used by millions of shoppers.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
The Guardian view on Britain’s new chancellor: his purpose must be to protect living standards | Editorial
John Healey has offered a vision, but an energy shock will mean households and businesses need to be offered help in the budget In his first speech to Labour party conference as chancellor, John Healey offered prudence with a purpose in a speech stylistically redolent of his former boss Gordon Brown. Mr Healey made fiscal…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
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TechnologyArs Technica
F1 in Azerbaijan: That was almost a close-run thing
Kimi Antonelli could not repeat his Monza magic after a crash in qualifying.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Google is killing off Gemini’s Gems in favor of ‘skills’
As all-in-one AI agents like Meta's Muse and Instinct take off, Google is opting to end a feature that built task-specific agents.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
World CultureThe Guardian Film
Century-old silent film made in New Hampshire found in Japan antique shop
Billy B Van’s 1919 comedy Van-ar-chy found by student in Sendai will be shown in early November in New Hampshire A silent comedy filmed in New Hampshire more than a century ago was recently found in Japan, and plans have been set to show the film in early November in the state where it was created. Van-ar-chy, a 1919 film…
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
MarketsBBC Business
What is the Budget and what could be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
TechnologyTechCrunch
OpenAI still doesn’t seem to have a handle on all of its rogue AI activity
On Friday, OpenAI published a new site devoted to “misalignment reports” and the breadth of the incidents is alarming.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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CryptoCrypto News
Strategy buys 1,665 BTC and repurchases $152M STRC
Strategy bought 1,665 BTC for $142.7 million and repurchased $151.7 million of STRC, lifting Bitcoin holdings to 847,666 BTC.
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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TechnologyTechCrunch
Meta launches enterprise AI platform, hires MongoDB CEO to lead new initiative
Meta says it will focus on bringing its full technology stack, including Muse, Meta Business Agent, Muse API, Muse Code, and more to businesses and developers.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
Labour’s modest reheat of help to buy is worth a try | Nils Pratley
Turning to George Osborne’s playbook may look awkward, but cutting deposits to 2.5% could jolt a housebuilding sector stuck in a funk What you need to know about Your First Home scheme There may be three reasons why the Labour government has hesitated until now to reheat the Tories’ decade-long help-to-buy scheme. First, the…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
CryptoCrypto News
D3 offers priority access to new domains via Solana, Hyperliquid vaults
D3 has launched Frontier, a program that lets users deposit eligible assets in Solana and Hyperliquid vaults to earn points toward priority access to new internet domain names. D3, the core contributor to Doma Protocol, announced Frontier at Korea Blockchain…
Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
TechnologyBBC Business
UK needs plan in case of 'unprecedented' AI job losses, says minister
Kanishka Narayan says one of his top priorities is to have a plan in place if job losses are as bad as some fear.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyTechCrunch
The iPhone Duo may already have its first killer app: a virtual Walkman
The app imitates how Walkmans used to function: You can open up the Duo to pick your music and "insert" your cassette tape, then close the device shut to start listening.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyArs Technica
OpenAI halts frontier-model training amid string of agent misalignment incidents
US Government websites among "dozens of third parties" OpenAI has recently notified.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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TechnologyGoogle Blog
Google Arts & Culture turns 15 — and gives its app a makeover
Explore art and culture with visual-first conversation search, a redesigned home feed, AI experiments and 27 new city guides in the Google Arts & Culture app.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
Avanti West Coast to be renationalised in March as ministers float public ownership of new trains
Andy Burnham hails nationalisation of much-criticised service between London, Birmingham and Glasgow Britain’s biggest intercity rail operator, Avanti West Coast, will be renationalised in spring, ministers have announced, while new trains could also be publicly owned under plans to reduce costs paid to private firms. Avanti…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
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ForexInvestingLive
Trump prepared to ease sanctions and release frozen funds for nuclear progress - report
Perhaps diplomacy isn't dead. Al Jazeera reports that diplomacy is continuing, citing a US official, and that Trump is prepared to ease sanctions and release frozen funds for progress on the nuclear issue.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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BusinessNPR Business
The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars
The Trump administration says easing these standards will make cars more affordable. Critics say it's not so simple and could be costly for the environment.
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
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TechnologyArs Technica
NASA 'troubleshooting' transporter for space station's robotic arm [Updated]
NASA isn't saying much. The problem may be temporary.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyGoogle Blog
See what 4 builders are making with Gemini 3.8 Flash
See what developers have built with Gemini 3.8 Flash, our most intelligent workhorse model, launched in early September.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
Gene-edited bananas that don’t go brown could hit UK supermarkets
Scientific breakthrough could reduce food waste and make it easier to add the fruit to prepackaged food It is the bane of every fruit bowl: sliced banana that turns brown before it has reached the table. But such woes could soon be a thing of the past, with gene-edited bananas that keep their freshly peeled colour now one…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
TechnologyCloudflare Blog
Introducing cf: the agentic CLI for the entire Cloudflare API
We are releasing cf, our new command-line tool that mirrors the entire Cloudflare API and supports programmatic TypeScript configuration. We are also open-sourcing Forge, our internal SDK generator.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
BusinessTechCrunch Startups
Anthropic, Gamma, and Clay share what happens when enterprises actually deploy AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Anthropic, Clay, and Gamma on what it takes for an AI product to go beyond the demo at the AI Stage at TechCrunchDisrupt 2026. Register to join and get 50% off a second pass.
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Physical AI chip developer SiMa AI hits $1.45B valuation
The edge computing startup raised a $150 million Series C led by Fidelity and Amplify.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
BusinessTechCrunch Startups
MAVI bets on the AI boom creating demand for a new kind of accountant
Accounting staffing company MAVI emerges from stealth with $4 million in funding.
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
World CultureThe Guardian Music
Mighty Sparrow obituary
Trinidadian singer and songwriter hailed as a living legend and the greatest calypsonian of all time The singer and songwriter Mighty Sparrow, who has died aged 91, was quite simply the greatest calypsonian there has ever been. For at least five decades he was a monumental figure on the Caribbean music scene, while also…
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
How a $60 loaf of rye bread went viral in New York City: ‘It’s a conversation piece’
Bread experts weigh in on whether the rye sourdough that bakers ‘feed every day’ is worth that much A loaf of bread has become New York City’s latest viral hit and, somehow, status symbol. At Rye, the first US outpost of Austrian bakery Martin Auer, a 3.3lb loaf of 100% rye sourdough sells for $60 in SoHo.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
ForexInvestingLive
Iran foreign minister's stay in NY has not been extended
Irib reports -- and it was confirmed by an Iranian spokesman -- that Aragchi's New York stay has not been extended. he met with mediators today but I imagine they relayed that the US hadn't accepted their proposal and hadn't offered anything constructive back.
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology
AI godfathers warn of runaway ‘intelligence explosion’
OpenAI chief scientist also among authors of report on prospect of ‘most consequential technological development in history’ Two of the “godfathers” of modern AI and senior executives at OpenAI and Anthropic have warned governments to prepare for an AI “intelligence explosion”, which they say could be the most consequential…
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyGoogle Blog
3 ways this grocer cooks for 200 guests with Gemini
Edy Massih uses Gemini to transform regular recipes into massive catering spreads, automate grocery orders, and adapt menus for dietary restrictions.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
BusinessTechCrunch Startups
Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ Brandon Sorbom and Helion’s David Kirtley on bringing fusion to the grid at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
CFS' Brandon Sorbom and Helion's David Kirtley join the Smart Systems Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to discuss the breakthroughs moving fusion forward, the challenges that remain, and what it will take to deliver fusion power to the grid at scale. Get your pass at regular price and get a second one at 50% off.
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
TechnologyTechCrunch
After a deepfake voice fooled her grandfather, this founder sprang into action
After her grandfather was scammed by a deepfake of his brother's voice, Tarini Padmanabhuni founded DetectifAI, a San Francisco startup building AI models small enough to run directly on smartphones and flag fake voices in real time, and it's now one of the companies competing in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
What you need to know about Your First Home scheme for first-time buyers
Government announcement sparks a rally in FTSE-listed housebuilders, but there are still a lot of unknowns Labour’s modest reheat of help to buy is worth a try The government will unveil a fresh scheme to help people on to the housing ladder next month but a debate is already raging over whether it is first-time buyers or…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
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TechnologyCloudflare Blog
Next.js applications, powered by Vite: introducing Vinext 1.0
Vinext 1.0 graduates from an AI experiment to a production-ready framework, letting developers run Next.js apps on Vite. This release brings advanced cache warming, broader compatibility, and an automated testing pipeline.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyTechCrunch
FBI reportedly declares ‘cyber security incident’ after hackers steal agents’ personal data
The bureau has not yet publicly confirmed a breach, but has told its agents that their personal information and Social Security numbers were exposed.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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TechnologyCloudflare Blog
How fast is the web? Explore billions of real-user measurements with BEACON
Cloudflare is open-sourcing the BEACON dataset, making billions of anonymized Real User Monitoring (RUM) performance records publicly available on Google BigQuery. Explore real-world Core Web Vitals, soft navigation metrics, and performance breakdowns across browsers and regions.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
ForexInvestingLive
September Dallas Fed manufacturing business index 9.8 vs 11.6 prior
Prior was 11.6 New orders 30.7 vs 22.0 prior Shipments 24.8 vs 14.1 prior Employment 15.1 vs 8.0 prior Capex 8.5 vs 8.2 prior Production 29.5 vs 16.1 prior Outlook 8.7 vs 19.2 prior The production index, a key measure of state manufacturing conditions, jumped 13 points to 29.5, which is a nice pickup but executives remain…
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
BusinessTechCrunch Startups
Next 5 VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Thousands of applications. Multiple rounds of review.
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
BusinessThe Guardian Business
Aldi to invest £900m in UK and open 40 more stores next year
Supermarket chain declares ‘increasing confidence’ in its growth plans after posting record annual revenue of £19bn Business live – latest updates Aldi says it is stepping up investment in the UK with plans to spend £900m and open more than 40 stores. The company, which operates 1,092 budget supermarkets in the UK and Ireland…
Why it mattersThe update offers a fresh signal on company quality, cash flow and how investors may price future growth.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Modulate raises $25M for its voice models and analysis suite
Modulate deploys its models to detect deepfake, fraud and scam
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
MarketsThe Guardian Business
Foie gras, live dolphins and toasters: China and US cut reciprocal tariffs on $30bn each of goods
World’s biggest economies release lists of products in latest move away from trade war – but no strategic goods are included The US and China have released reciprocal lists of goods worth about $30bn each on which they plan to cut tariffs, ranging from consumer electronics and agricultural products to artificial flowers and…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
World CultureThe Guardian Culture
‘We wanted it to be a battlecry’: how Republica made 90s anthem Ready to Go
‘The day Saff came into the studio with red hair, I said, “We’re gonna be massive!” It was the missing link’ We always had a vision of mixing acid house with indie rock, and we managed to rent a space and build our own studio in London’s Shoreditch area, long before it got trendy. I had a little vocal booth called Hattie…
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
BusinessTechCrunch Startups
Insurtech Outmarket raises $34.5M just months after prior round
The startup uses AI to automate tedious paperwork for insurance agencies and brokers.
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
BusinessTechCrunch Startups
Your final chance to grab your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is October 2
The last day to book your Disrupt 2026 exhibit table is this Friday, October 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
TechnologyTechCrunch
ElevenLabs’ new v4 speech model supports more expression control and 90 languages
ElevenLabs v4 can clone voices with a 10 second clip
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
BusinessThe Guardian Business
Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows
EU to push member states to cut tax rate below duty on gas, with 11% surge in sales also put down to fallout from Iran war Business live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates Sales of residential heat pumps increased 11% across Europe in the first six months of the year as the Iran war sent oil and gas prices…
Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
Healey offers upbeat vision but sheds little light on how it will be paid for
With the budget a month away, chancellor gives little indication in conference speech of where money will come from to reindustrialise Britain Healey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budget UK politics live – latest updates John Healey cheered the Labour faithful with his first conference speech as chancellor, offering an…
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
TechnologyTechCrunch
Viral AI agent Instinct raises $1B Series C at a $10B valuation
Instinct has raised a $1 billion Series C, saying 'we're just getting started.' The company is now valued at $10 billion.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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MarketsEuropean Central Bank
Christine Lagarde: Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament
Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Christine Lagarde: Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament”.
Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
World CultureThe Guardian Culture
Stevie Wonder releases four unheard songs from Songs in the Key of Life sessions
Previously unreleased material comes as Wonder marks 50th anniversary of album with arena tour Stevie Wonder has expanded the scope of what was already the most epic studio album in his catalogue, 1976’s Songs in the Key of Life. Four unheard songs from the recording sessions have been released today as a new EP of the same…
Why it mattersThe story reflects how creative work, institutions and audiences influence wider cultural trends.
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TechnologyTechCrunch
SpaceX’s Starship rocket reaches orbit for the first time
Though not without some drama along the way.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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TechnologyCloudflare Blog
Four months of VoidZero at Cloudflare: making the open-source JavaScript toolchain faster for all humans and agents
Since joining Cloudflare, VoidZero has delivered more than 80 releases that drastically speed up JavaScript compilation, linting, and testing. From a 10x faster React compiler to Vite+ 1.0, here’s how we are building faster tools for developers and AI agents.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyCloudflare Blog
Introducing Forge: the open source pipeline for generating SDKs, CLIs, docs, and more
Forge is a pluggable, open-source pipeline that runs in CI to generate SDKs, CLIs, and documentation directly from API definitions. By shifting generation upstream into individual team repositories, Forge keeps developer tools continuously in sync.
Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
TechnologyCloudflare Blog
The road to the agentic browser: A Kitesurf update
We’ve updated Kitesurf, our Workers-based browser for AI agents, with WebMCP support, improved DOM performance, and terminal-based rendering. With over 730,000 Web Platform subtests passing, agents can now navigate complex sites faster.
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TechnologyCloudflare Blog
Introducing The Cold Start: pitch your startup live at Cloudflare Connect
Cloudflare is launching The Cold Start, a startup competition giving five early-stage companies five minutes on stage at Cloudflare Connect. Grand Prize winner receives $500,000 in credits, a San Francisco billboard, and an invitation to our VIP speakers dinner.
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TechnologyCloudflare Blog
EmDash 1.0: the stable CMS with a secure plugin registry
EmDash 1.0 is a stable, open source CMS built for Astro, with agent-friendly workflows, secure sandboxed plugins, and a decentralized registry that keeps publishers in control.
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TechnologyCloudflare Blog
Supporting native Rust in Workers with the new Emscripten target for wasm-bindgen
With the new experimental support for the Emscripten target in Rust Workers, many previously unsupported Rust libraries and applications can now be built and deployed directly to Cloudflare’s global Workers platform, including upcoming support for Tokio async.
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TechnologyGoogle Blog
Introducing Vertical Video Unification with Display & Video 360.
Unify vertical video buys with Google Display & Video 360. See how Unilever boosted reach by 24% using Gemini-powered measurement.
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BusinessTechCrunch Startups
Maritime intelligence startup Quartermaster raises another $140M
The tech enables real-time awareness for what Quartermaster calls the “largest blind spot on Earth.”
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
Schools forced to shut amid burst Thames Water pipe ‘leaking 750 litres a second’
Leak causes outages and low pressure in parts of London and Surrey, affecting 6,000 properties and leaving some without water Schools, businesses and homes across seven boroughs in England were hit by a Thames Water outage on Monday, from a burst water main reportedly leaking 750 litres a second. About 6,000 properties across…
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MarketsBBC Business
Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March
The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.
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BusinessSEC Statements
Statement on Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Considerations for Private Assets
Kurt Hohl, Chief Accountant Brian Daly, Director, Division of Investment Management
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ForexInvestingLive
Oil falls on reports of renewed US-Iran talks focused on amended version of Iran's seven-day proposal
Diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran could resume as early as Monday or Tuesday, with mediators expected to hold separate discussions with both sides, according to an official briefed on the negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Qatari mediators are expected to remain in the US as the talks take place.
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
Healey signals welfare reform push and new apprenticeships scheme
Chancellor sets out measures to support jobs and growth in conference speech but vows fiscal discipline in budget Analysis: Healey offers upbeat vision but little light on how to pay for it Average price of diesel on UK forecourts reaches all-time high John Healey has signalled Labour will stage a fresh attempt at welfare…
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World CultureNPR Arts & Life
What we know about the suspected U. K. terror plot. And, why the Gulf remains in limbo
What we know — and still don't — about the suspected terror plot near a U. K.
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World CultureThe Guardian Film
Pandora’s Legacy review – fascinating profile of silent film legend GW Pabst
Through intimate letters and family interviews, this probing documentary about the Austrian film-maker reveals a complicated figure A titan of silent cinema, Austrian director GW Pabst left behind a treasure trove of classics. Working in Weimar Germany, Pabst gave Greta Garbo her second ever lead role in The Joyless Street…
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World CultureEuronews Culture
The La Rábida monastery: Where Columbus persuaded Castile to discover America
The discovery of America remains one of history's great feats, when two cultures met. Before sailing, Columbus gained vital backing at La Rábida from Franciscan friars and the Pinzón brothers.
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BusinessU.S. Federal Trade Commission
FTC, States Win Protections to Lower Pesticide Prices for American Farmers in Antitrust Case Against Corteva
The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of state attorneys general have secured a significant settlement agreement with pesticide manufacturing giant Corteva Inc. that will lead to lower pesticide prices for American farmers.
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World CultureThe Guardian Culture
Painting the French Riviera review – about as erotic and glamorous as a wet day in Margate
Royal Academy of Arts, London They’ve marginalised Matisse and given Picasso the cold shoulder – and what’s left seems more informed by pedantic geography than sensual art The French Riviera is not a place. It is a dream of paradise, one of those Arcadias we long for – timeless, perfect worlds saturated with light.
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ForexInvestingLive
investing Live European session wrap: Higher yields hit gold as oil rallies and tech futures fall
Headlines: Gold price breaks below $4,200 as surging Treasury yields deepen the technical damage Gold collapses as Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz and signals new bombings Japanese yen jumps as top currency diplomat Mimura reiterates strong currency alliance with the US US jobs report could decide how…
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World CultureNPR Arts & Life
Trump aims to leave a physical legacy in D. C., bulldozing norms along the way
President Trump has brought his New York real estate background to the White House. But experts say D.
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World CultureEuronews Culture
'Major breakthrough': Ancient wall discovery points to origins of first Paris settlement
French archaeologists have revealed details of a find that is thought to be evidence of the first settlement in central Paris. The discovery of a 20-metre stretch of an ancient wall near Notre Dame Cathedral suggests Lutetia, the ancient name for the capital, was built on the Île de la Cité.
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World CultureThe Guardian Culture
‘Richly rewarding’: why Netflix’s A Different World is the only TV reboot worth watching this year
With zany twists and lovable new faces, reboot of the Black sitcom is a worthy sequel to the trailblazing 1980s original It’s often the case that nothing disappoints like a sitcom reboot . The Malcolm in the Middle revival is missing Dewey .
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MarketsBBC Business
Tourism tax needs to be more flexible in Wales, warns expert
Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd councils have all put a pause on introducing the nightly tourist tax.
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BusinessThe Guardian Business
Price of diesel on UK forecourts reaches all-time high
Fallout from Iran conflict continues to drive up bill for motorists with record average cost now at 199.18p a litre Business live – latest updates Share your experience of high diesel prices in Shetland and the Outer Hebrides The price of diesel on UK forecourts has hit an all-time high average of 199.18p a litre, as the…
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World CultureEuronews Culture
Impressionist masters and deranged diggers: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Tom Cruise gives his zaniest performance yet in dark comedy 'Digger', The Smiths' Johnny Marr returns with his 10th album, and new exhibitions spotlight Renoir and Monet. Here's what to look out for this week.
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World CultureEuronews Culture
From 'Chud' to 'Bop': Most searched Gen Alpha slang terms of 2026 (so far) revealed
These are the most-searched-for Gen Alpha slang words for 2026 so far - and what they mean.
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ForexInvestingLive
Best Broker or Prop Firm? Vote in the Finance Magnates Awards 2026
Which broker or prop firm gets your vote? The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 voting is now live, giving traders the chance to recognise the brokers and prop firms they know, use and trust.
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BusinessThe Guardian Business
Job interviews are a weird business – but what’s the alternative? | Emma Beddington
Given the biased nature of the interview process, the recent kerfuffle about taking iced coffee in with you may be the least of our worries I was part of a job interview process recently, on the hiring side of the table for the first time in 15 years, and was instantly reminded how weird the whole business is. The debate…
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World CultureThe Guardian Film
Crushed review – Steve Oram is priestly lead in harrowing Bangkok-set child-abduction thriller
A priest investigates his daughter’s kidnapping in Thailand in this Paul Schrader-esque inquiry into spiritual nihilism ‘He’s American, a little bit overweight, sweaty, a little bit camp, creepy.” As far as descriptions of border-hopping paedophiles go, this seems a little on the nose. So it’s not surprising when the man who…
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World CultureNPR Arts & Life
'End Times Fascism' looks at supremacist groups uniting around end-of-the-world ideas
Authors Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor identify supremacists that have, despite ideological differences, converged around the conviction that they are part of an elite destined to survive an apocalypse.
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World CultureThe Guardian Culture
Rediscovered chalk drawing of child attributed to Édouard Manet
Exclusive: Work, whose subject resembles street urchin in masterpiece by artist, chanced upon in private collection A red chalk drawing of a crouching child, spotted in a private Italian collection, has been attributed by an art historian to the French modernist painter Édouard Manet. The child, whose identity has yet to be…
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BusinessThe Guardian Business
Boss of Beaverbrooks urges government to give businesses ‘a bit of a break’
Jeweller reports flat sales and fall in underlying operating profit as retailers anticipate October budget Business live – latest updates The boss of the family-owned jeweller Beaverbrooks has called on the government to give business “a bit of a break” by halting cost increases amid flat sales and falling profits. The…
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World CultureThe Guardian Film
‘Should have garnered the actor an Oscar’: why Liar Liar is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to the films they watch when they need a lift is an appreciation of Jim Carrey’s manic 90s comedy To be completely honest, whenever anybody asks what my favorite movies are, my list has some typical standbys: Goodfellas and It’s a Wonderful Life among them. The holiday…
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BusinessNPR Business
Smart-ring maker Oura delays its IPO citing market uncertainty
The leading smart ring manufacturer says the delay is "despite strong demand." It was betting its trove of health data would be a hit with Wall Street.
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BusinessNPR Business
Oura puts a ring on Wall Street with one of this year's biggest IPOs
The leading smart ring manufacturer is betting its trove of health data will be a hit with Wall Street.
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MarketsBBC Business
You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it
Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.
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World CultureThe Guardian Culture
Rod Stewart announces final tour for 2027: ‘Most definitely my last’
The 81-year-old singer will wrap up a touring career that stretches back to his mid-teens in the early 1960s, with dates planned for UK and Europe Rod Stewart has announced that his next tour will be his last. The 81-year-old singer has been touring since the early 1960s, when he set out across Europe with a harmonica – and…
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ForexInvestingLive
Japanese yen jumps as top currency diplomat Mimura reiterates strong currency alliance with the US
Japan is maintaining a close watch on the yen, with its top currency diplomat, Mimura, reiterating that authorities remain concerned about the currency's underlying moves and are prepared to respond if necessary . Mimura said that Japan, the finance minister and the US have sent a clear message regarding the yen, highlighting…
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World CultureThe Guardian Film
Just Play Dead review – Samuel L Jackson and Eva Green punch up switchback crime caper
Jackson and Green just about manage to distract viewers from the sub-par Tarantinoesque flourishes, confusing plot points and tired stereotypes Having shot five films since 2020, 82-year-old Martin Campbell is a certified member of the post-retirement director’s club that includes Ridley Scott, Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen et…
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World CultureThe Guardian Culture
Range by Dorthe Nors review – an astrophysicist at odds with reality
In the Danish writer’s latest novel, an eminent scientist withdraws to the countryside When Gunn Haven, an eminent professor of astrophysics at an urban university, moves to rural Denmark, she tells a local newspaper: “It’s to do with the sky.” From the outset of Range, Danish author Dorthe Nors’s fifth full-length novel, it…
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MarketsBBC Business
Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge
Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.
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ForexInvestingLive
US jobs report could decide how much higher Treasury yields can go
It's only Monday but it feels like markets already have plenty to digest this week. Geopolitical tensions remain up in the air.
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ForexInvestingLive
investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Gold hit hard, under $4200 again
Nikkei gives up early gains as Nasdaq futures slip before Micron earnings Treasury's $202 billion settlement is routine, not a Bitcoin trigger Goldman: US diesel export ban would cut US prices about 4%, lift European cost (d'uh) China industrial profits rise 4.2% in August, weakest monthly gain this year China and U. S.
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ForexInvestingLive
China industrial profits rise 4.2% in August, weakest monthly gain this year
The slowdown in August puts the focus back on how much support Beijing will offer to protect corporate earnings, and economists quoted in the reports expect it to lean harder on stimulus. Any move would matter for Chinese and broader Asian equities, particularly industrial and materials names exposed to weak domestic demand.
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ForexInvestingLive
China and U. S. to set up Trade Council and extend trade truce to January 2027
An extended truce lowers the risk of a tariff flare-up in the near term, which tends to support risk sentiment across Asian equities and China-linked currencies. The agriculture working group and the comments on U.
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ForexBank of Japan
Minutes of the Monetary Policy Meeting on July 30 and 31, 2026
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ForexBank of Japan
Services Producer Price Index (Aug.)
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MarketsBBC Business
My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?
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MarketsBBC Business
Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech
The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday.
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
The Guardian view on Thames Water: Andy Burnham should nationalise this failed monopoly | Editorial
Bill payers should not fund another rescue for financiers of the water industry. Public ownership can end the cycle of extraction and failure This month, a cross-party parliamentary committee said Thames Water should be placed in temporary state control and that any takeover by its creditors should be halted.
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
Most of UK’s essential food supply grown in drought-risk areas, report warns
Keys crops such as cereals, potatoes, sugar and oils grown in areas with moderate to very high risk The vast majority of the UK’s essential foods, including cereals, potatoes, sugar and oil, are grown in areas of England rated as having a moderate to very high risk of drought. A very high proportion – 81% – of England’s fresh…
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
Burnham dodges questions on Heathrow third runway as project faces four-year delay
Airport chiefs say 2035 operations deadline unachievable as critics say new delay makes case for project ‘even more dubious’ Plans for a third runway at Heathrow are once again up in the air after the prime minister refused to say whether he backs the “contested” project which is delayed by up to four years. Over the weekend…
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
Lime bike profits double as rider numbers surge in England
US-owned firm says average monthly users at UK arm surged to nearly 700,000 with sales up by a third Love them or hate them, Lime ebikes are an increasingly common sight on England’s roads with new figures showing annual profits more than doubling thanks to a surge in riders. Lime’s average number of monthly users jumped 31%…
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BusinessNPR Business
Everyone is racing to create an AI device. Meta thinks it has one
Tech companies are betting that people will connect with AI using something other than smartphones. Meta is going all-in on glasses, after launching its new AI agent Muse.
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
Houses can be built on floodplains despite failing safety test, says high court
Decision to allow development of 190 new homes in north Somerset sparks campaign for change in the law Houses can be built on floodplains even if they fail a crucial safety test, according to a high court judgment that will be of “immense interest” to developers across England and Wales. The ruling clears the way for a highly…
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MarketsBBC Business
Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrow
Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation on a scheme estimated to cost £33bn
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MarketsThe Guardian Business
Tony Blair would like Andy Burnham to take his advice on rejoining the EU. Should he? | Tom Baldwin
The former PM has been consulted by many who came after him – but Burnham might want to shake his New Labour past once and for all Tony Blair can, apparently, sound slightly wistful when he describes how he once had a cloak-and-dagger meeting with Andy Burnham, who wanted to talk to him about standing for the party…
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MarketsBBC Business
Faisal Islam: The two big decisions the chancellor must make
He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.
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MarketsBBC Business
Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years
The UK's busiest airport cautions it may miss the government target of 2035 as ministers say the deadline has "always been ambitious".
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BusinessTechCrunch Startups
I created an interactive digital avatar of myself — and you can talk to it
After obtaining an interactive avatar and training it to discuss venture fraud, I have mixed feelings about making AI clones of ourselves.
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MarketsBBC Business
Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market?
Employees and recruiters weigh into the online debate around interview etiquette.
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MarketsBBC Business
OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites
OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from a range of institutions during test exercises.
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ForexInvestingLive
investing Live Americas market news wrap: Iran hopes spring eternal
Trump will meet with Xi again in November Xi: US-China relationship will be one of strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity September final UMich consumer sentiment 48.1 vs 47.6 expected USTR's Greer: We have reached agreements with China on a sub-set of goods we can trade US August durable goods orders…
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MarketsFederal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Peoples Bancorp Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Peoples Bancorp Inc.
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MarketsBBC Business
Man City found guilty of breaking financial rules
Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.
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BusinessNPR Business
Aga's restaurant in Houston is number one in the world for Uber Eats deliveries
In Houston, Aga's Indian-Pakistani restaurant serves around 4,000 meals a day and according to Uber Eats, it has the most takeout orders in the world on the their platform.
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EconomyFederal Reserve Economic Research
FEDS Paper: How Did CECL Affect Bank Lending?
Ben Ranish and Cindy M. Vojtech Adoption of the current expected credit losses (CECL) methodology for loan loss provisioning significantly altered how banks recognize loan losses in their capital calculations.
Why it mattersThe data helps investors assess growth, inflation and the likely direction of economic policy.
BusinessTechCrunch Startups
Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his
Mark Wahlberg joins Bruce K. Lee at Disrupt to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, wellness, and building businesses.
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ForexInvestingLive
Trump will meet with Xi again in November
Trump says he will meet with Xi again in November and then again at the G20 in DDecember in Miami. Trump said the meeting was one of friendship, strength and success for both the USA and China.
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ForexInvestingLive
Tehran describes talks atmosphere as increasingly positive - report
Al Jazeera's bureau chief in Tehran, Nourddine Dgheir, citing sources in the city, says the atmosphere around talks is increasingly positive. He writes that Iran-U.
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MarketsBBC Business
Trump and Xi exchange warm words at state dinner but little progress on key issues
Despite diplomatic niceties and gifts, little was shared on substantial issues separating the leaders.
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ForexInvestingLive
Xi: US-China relationship will be one of strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity
Xi: Agreed with Trump to add new substance to US-China relationship Trump on China: We've made tremendous strides for both countries in meetings We will be speaking a lot It's not like we're breaking any new ground here but this is a nice departure from the constant China fighting that has characterized much of Trump's tenure…
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BusinessTechCrunch Startups
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Ricursive Intelligence’s Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini on when AI starts designing its own hardware
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Ricursive Intelligence co-founders Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini will take the Disrupt Stage to discuss closing the loop between AI and chip development. Save up to $200 on your pass before today ends.
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MarketsBBC Business
Africa's richest man helps fund $660m fuel pipeline between Ethiopia and Djibouti
The pipeline would strengthen energy security in landlocked Ethiopia, while creating jobs at Djibouti's port.
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BusinessTechCrunch Startups
Affected by layoffs? Don’t miss this $75 deal for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Expo+ Pass
Your next opportunity could be one conversation away. Get your Expo+ Pass for just $75.
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ForexInvestingLive
September final UMich consumer sentiment 48.1 vs 47.6 expected
Prelim was 47.8 Prior was 51.7 Current conditions 50.9 vs 50.9 prelim (51.9 prior) Expectations 46.3 vs 45.8 prelim (51.5 prior) One-year inflation expectations 4.6% vs 4.6% prelim (prior 4.0%) Five-year inflation expectations 3.4% vs 3.4% prelim (prior 3.4%) These 'beat' the consensus but these are thinly-forecast indicators…
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BusinessTechCrunch Startups
Last 24 hours to save up to $200 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Reason 5 of 5 to attend: Momentum
Last 24 hours to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. Leave the event further in your startup's trajectory than where you started.
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MarketsBBC Business
Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.
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ForexInvestingLive
USTR's Greer: We have reached agreements with China on a sub-set of goods we can trade
Speaking on CNBC, Greer said the US will release on Monday the details of negotiations between China and the US. I wouldn't expect to be overwhelmed but at least it's all on the rails.
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ForexInvestingLive
US August durable goods orders 0.0% vs -0.4% expected
Prior was +1.1% Ex-transport +0.3% vs +0.6% expected Prior ex-transport +0.4% Ex-defense +0.1% vs +1.3% prior Non-defense capital goods orders ex-air +1.6% vs +0.5% expected Prior +0.2% The big data point this week was the S&P Global PMI that showed an accelerating US economy. The headline here is flat but the core orders…
Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
ForexInvestingLive
investing Live European session wrap: Yen jumps, oil slides as bond risks linger
Headlines: USD/JPY falls below 158.00 as Takaichi says Trump flagged weak yen pressure Crude oil falls on reports of potential phased US-Iran deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz Trump-Xi summit extends the trade truce but leaves the biggest market questions unresolved How have interest rate expectations changed after…
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BusinessNPR Business
Why this Pokémon set is dropping in value
How does one price a cemetery plot? Are they using dynamic pricing to figure it out?
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MarketsBBC Business
US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.
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BusinessNPR Business
American farmers are hurting -- and worried about their futures
Farmers who grow soybeans, corn, cotton and other crops are facing another year of losses as soaring fuel and fertilizer costs offset higher revenues.
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BusinessNPR Business
The U. S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is low. Here's why you should care
The U. S.
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MarketsBBC Business
Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
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ForexBank of Japan
Conduct of Funds-Supplying Operations against Pooled Collateral
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