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India beats Singapore and Australia in centralized crypto exchange inflows

India has remained Central and Southeast Asia and Oceania’s largest market for centralized crypto exchange inflows, receiving $88.4 billion through CEXs even as its overall crypto economy contracted 14.7% during the latest reporting period. According to Chainalysis, India recorded $135…

South Korea to let stocks, bonds and funds go onchain

South Korea proposes rules for tokenized stocks, bonds and funds, with a 100M won OTC limit ahead of the Feb. 4, 2027 rollout.

Energy bills are rising by £60 a year - here's what you can do about it

Household energy bills have risen again but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.

Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn

The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers.

Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for £9m

A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $12.3m, a record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia.

MetaMask security incident forces Ethereum staking exits, no funds at risk

An Ethereum security researcher estimates about 0.36 ETH in rewards was diverted, while precautionary exits cover validators holding roughly 523,000 ETH.

Africa's richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests

The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.

Annual UK house price growth halves as mortgage rates rise – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Nationwide reports house prices fell in September The London stock market has got off to a bad start to the month. The FTSE 100 share index has dropped by 116 points, or 1.1%, at the start of trading to 10,489 points.

New Zealand Dollar weakens toward 0.5600 as bitterly fought election looms

The NZD/USD pair loses momentum to near 0.5615 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) as the tighter New Zealand election race raises investor fears on policy backflips.

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Downside pressure might intensify below 1.1300

The Euro (EUR) is down 0.16% at around 1.1310 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Thursday. The major currency pair is under pressure as the US Dollar outperforms due to surging United States (US) Treasury Yields.

Rugby union power rankings: how the teams stand a year from World Cup

There’s no ignoring the holders but what of the hosts, the All Blacks, France and even England? Here’s a rundown of all 24 teams taking part in Australia in 2027 Beaten by Australia last weekend but the manner in which they came back after Rassie Erasmus emptied his bench was emphatic.

Could Japan trigger another yen carry trade shock for Bitcoin?

The Japanese yen has fallen past 158 against the dollar after traders cut expectations for another Bank of Japan rate hike this month, keeping yen funded carry trades attractive for now while raising the risk of another abrupt reversal that…

Kanye West’s controversial concerts in Russia have finally been cancelled

According to the Moscow-based organizer Say Agency, the controversial rapper's two October dates in St Petersburg have been cancelled. Russian media states that the decision was made by the authorities, who are reportedly investigating the organizers for alleged fraud.

Forex Today: US Dollar shows resilience ahead of next batch of data

Here is what you need to know on Thursday, October 1:

Money, family and sexism - why the number of women coaches is dropping

Despite recent on-pitch successes and increased media exposure for women's sport in the UK, major barriers remain - particularly in coaching.

Zcash price holds $1,400 as holders approve $8.4M grants

Zcash holders approved $8.39M in retroactive grants, including $1.5M tied to the Orchard bug, as ZEC trades near $1,400.

Weekly sports quiz: Which Czech player was sent off against England?

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Japanese Yen dips further as higher US yields offset hawkish BoJ opinions

The Japanese Yen (JPY) heads lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday as higher US Treasury yields have offset the positive impact of a hawkishly tilted Summary of Opinions by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) and soft US inflation numbers.

Lloyds uses USDC to settle $750,000 with Visa in under an hour

Lloyds Banking Group and Visa have completed a seven day live stablecoin pilot that settled $750,000 in cross border payment obligations, with funds reaching Visa in under an hour even during the weekend. According to Lloyds Banking Group, the trial…

Switzerland September CPI +1.0% vs +1.0% y/y expected

Switzerland September CPI 0.0% vs 0.0% m/m expected Prior +0.4% Switzerland September CPI +1.0% vs +1.0% y/y expected Prior +0.8% Switzerland September core CPI +0.5% y/y Prior +0.4% The breakdown The readings for September fall within expectations, with headline annual inflation increasing to 1.0% while the monthly figure…

Former Wallaby hooker Charles confirms MND diagnosis

Former Australia rugby international Nathan Charles, who overcame cystic fibrosis to forge a professional career in a contact sport, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the only highlight is the Swiss CPI data which is expected to increase to 1.0% vs 0.8% prior. The data won't change anything for the SNB, though, as the central bank remains comfortable keeping monetary policy steady with core inflation within target.

GB's Kartal wins on WTA return after six months out

Britain's Sonay Kartal wins on her return to the WTA Tour after six months out with injury as she beats Andrea Lazaro Garcia at the China Open.

Price and Clayton to meet in World Grand Prix

Former champions Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton have set up an all-Welsh World Grand Prix quarter-final in Leicester on Friday.

UK Nationwide house prices fall 0.2% in September as annual growth halves

UK September Nationwide house prices -0.2% vs 0.0% m/m expected Prior +0.2% UK September Nationwide house prices +0.8% vs +1.3% y/y expected Prior +1.6% The breakdownIt's a softer report across the board. Annual house price growth halved to 0.8%, its weakest pace since December 2025, while prices also slipped 0.2% on the…

Bitcoin think tank questions MSCI’s ‘invisible committee’ over Strategy, Metaplanet rule

A Bitcoin Policy Institute paper says MSCI’s proposed “non-operating company” rule could remove Strategy and Metaplanet from its indexes and may have roots in an earlier crypto treasury review.

Ethereum price outlook as Joseph Lubin linked wallet moves 133,298 ETH

Ethereum price held above $2,700 on Oct. 1 as a wallet linked to Ethereum co founder Joseph Lubin moved 133,298 ETH, raising questions over whether the large transfer could eventually add selling pressure to the market.

Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie review – terrifying and inspiring story of survival

Alex Gibney’s documentary follows the celebrated author’s life up to and after the attack, but what shines through is Rushdie’s remarkable courage The terrifying, inspiring story of how Salman Rushdie survived and thrived after the assassination attempt on him in New York in 2022 is the subject of this excellent documentary…

Blimps, burlesque and brass bands: America takes flight – in pictures

A new Taschen book comprising 700 images from the National Geographic’s archives charts a dramatic century of dizzying change in the US

Jaissle learned a lot about life after tumour aged five

Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle could not move his neck at one point, but went on to play before embarking on a coaching career that sees him in Tyneside.

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.

'Could be in the first round' - AJ plots 'spectacular' win over Fury

Anthony Joshua said he wants to deliver a "spectacular" victory over Tyson Fury as he predicted the blockbuster heavyweight clash could end with a first-round knockout.

Fury's AWKWARD interview as he predicts KO loss for... himself!

Tyson Fury sits down to talk about the much-anticipated fight with Anthony Joshua on December 11.

'I find myself defending you!' - For how long will Fury-AJ stay friendly?

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua finally came face-to-face on Wednesday - but few could have predicted how their first press conference ahead of their blockbuster heavyweight clash would unfold.

A family affair! How Jack and Kevin Sinfield will live out fairy tale Grand Final moment

A Super League Grand Final week is special for anyone but it is a uniquely special moment for Jack Sinfield.

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Declines to near 1.3250 as bearish bias persists below 100-day moving average

The GBP/USD pair trades in negative territory around 1.3250 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The British Pound (GBP) edges lower against the US Dollar (USD) amid widening monetary policy divergence between the Bank of England (BoE) and the US Federal Reserve (Fed).

AUD/USD Price Forecast: On verge of 78.6% Fibo breakdown near 0.6950

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is up against its major currency pairs on Thursday, but is almost flat against the US Dollar (USD) at around 0.6948 in the early European trade.

Bybit users hold more Bitcoin and Ethereum as USDT drops 11%

Bybit’s 40th proof-of-reserves report shows $19.6B in covered assets, with BTC and ETH user balances up while USDT fell 11.46%.

Swiss Franc reaches fresh 16-month lows ahead of CPI data

USD/CHF continues its winning streak for the seventh consecutive trading day, reaching its fresh 16-month high of 0.8367 during Asian hours on Thursday. The currency pair appreciated as the Swiss Franc (CHF) lost ground due to sharply weakening investor sentiment in September.

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

Indian Rupee falls as US Treasury Yields hit fresh two-decade high near 5.3%

The Indian Rupee (INR) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday after an upside move the previous day. The Indian currency faces selling pressure as United States (US) Treasury Yields extend their rally, supporting the USD/INR pair to move higher to near 95.93.

Can Binance keep serving EU customers without a MiCA license?

Binance is facing scrutiny from European regulators over its use of a MiCA exemption to continue serving some EU customers after entering July without authorization to operate across the bloc. According to a Financial Times report on Oct.

MetaMask exits staking validators amid security probe

MetaMask is exiting affected Ethereum validators after an infrastructure security incident, while saying wallets face no immediate threat.

US sees China invasion of Taiwan unlikely before 2028, but trade and market risks remain

For years, 2027 has loomed over the Taiwan story as the point by which China wants its military to be capable of taking the island by force. However, the latest US assessment suggests that doesn't necessarily mean an invasion is just around the corner.

TV tonight: the British TV event of the year finally arrives!

Let the backstabbing begin in The Celebrity Traitors. Plus: tearjerking searches in Long Lost Family.

WTI Price Forecast: Bears await acceptance below $88.00, 50% Fibo. support breakdown

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – comes under some renewed selling pressure during the Asian session on Thursday, reversing the previous day's modest recovery gains.

'Women don't cry any more, they cash in': Shakira turns Madrid into a festival of empowerment

The Colombian pop star returns to Spain after eight years with a 12-show residency in Madrid, celebrating Latin culture and turning a chapter of her life into a spectacle of music, freedom and empowerment.

Healey urged to offer energy support in budget as bills rise 4%

Millions of people in Great Britain face increase from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home John Healey is under growing pressure to offer fresh energy support for households in next month’s budget as millions face a 4% rise in charges from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home. In his…

The zero-bills home: how one family is beating the energy price hikes

The Naylors’ four-bedroom home in Milton Keynes acts like a mini-power station after retrofitting solar panels, a battery and a heat pump Clare Naylor paid close attention to how much energy she and her family were using last winter, filling hot-water bottles and bringing out extra blankets to ensure they didn’t go over budget.…

Today on Sky Sports Racing: Havana Lightning and Blake's Monarch clash at Newcastle

We have action from Southwell and Newcastle live on Sky Sports Racing on Thursday.

Bahrain GP in Malaysia declared 'heat hazard'

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Dogecoin gets DeFi testnet as DogeOS bets miners will eventually secure its apps

DogeOS wants to turn DOGE into more than a payments and speculation asset, but its applications still rely on selected operators rather than Dogecoin miners.

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Recovers from six-month low, but retains bearish bias below 100-day SMA

The AUD/JPY cross trades in positive territory around 109.95 during the early European session on Thursday.

Gold sticks to modest gains; remains below $4,200 as bullish USD limits upside

Gold (XAU/USD) builds on the steady intraday ascent heading into the European session on Thursday and reverses the previous day's modest losses, though the upside potential seems limited.

Chainlink powers data for new Open USD stablecoin

Open USD is live on four blockchains with Chainlink as an official data oracle and more than $1 billion in launch liquidity.

Crypto hacks top $768M in September, worst month of 2026

The $388 million Bitget breach and $320 million Liquid Network exploit accounted for most of September’s losses, though more than $270 million from the latter was later returned.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Tests nine-day EMA barrier after rebounding above 179.00

EUR/JPY halts its four-day losing streak, trading around 179.20 during Asian hours on Thursday. Technical analysis of the daily chart shows that the currency cross remains confined within a descending channel pattern.

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

Gold prices rose in India on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

Bitcoin's soft-inflation pop to $85,500 fades as bond yields refuse to fall

A cooler-than-expected PCE report sent bitcoin briefly above $85,000 on Wednesday. Treasury yields held near their highest since 2002 and the gains drained away.

Bitcoin to $1 million by 2030? Arthur Hayes outlines AI credit risks

Arthur Hayes has reiterated his forecast that Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030, linking a potential acceleration in late 2027 or early 2028 to stress in debt-funded artificial intelligence infrastructure. Walter Bloomberg, the financial news account on X, reported…

Goldman Sachs shifts second Fed hike forecast to December

Goldman Sachs has delayed its forecast for a second Federal Reserve rate hike from October to December after August core PCE inflation came in near 3%, below expectations. Goldman Sachs has revised its rate forecast following the September 30 inflation…

AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns

Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".

‘It’s frustrating to see immoral videos do so well’: how YouTube sensation Half-Asleep Chris sent a rollercoaster to space and made Bella the cat a star

His videos of cats, loopy contraptions and theme park rides round the heavens (and his back garden) have notched up a billion views. We meet Chris Burton in the suburban home where it all happens Chris Burton is getting ready to redecorate his house.

Sources of Changes in Current Account Balances and Market Operations (Sept.)

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Midnight price targets June resistance after 17% surge

Midnight’s NIGHT token has climbed 17.73% to $0.03812, breaking above its rising daily channel as traders assess Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson’s forecast that the privacy-focused network could eventually surpass Zcash. Trading View’s Binance NIGHT/USDT daily chart placed the token at $0.03812…

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Yen weakens,Nikkei jumps

Oil executives expect WTI near $88 by year-end, below current prices, Dallas Fed survey shows ICYMI: BOJ opinions and tankan both point to more rate hikes after September's move Australia's August trade surplus shrinks to A$495M as data center equipment imports surge Australia: RBA dice que la mayoría de los hipotecados…

Australia at risk from major global financial shock, Reserve Bank warns

Warning comes as central bank estimates fewer than one in 100 borrowers owe more on their home than its worth Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Reserve Bank says households are well placed to weather the twin storm of rising interest rates and…

United States Dollar Index approaches yearly high near 101.80, US ISM PMI in focus

The US Dollar (USD) outperforms its major currency peers on Thursday. In the Asian session, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades 0.13% higher to near 101.60.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds above $61.00 amid easing Fed rate hike expectations

Silver price (XAG/USD) gains ground after posting losses the previous day, trading around $60.90 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Thursday.

Wallabies dare to dream of Rugby World Cup glory as momentum builds under Les Kiss

Lock Jeremy Williams backs hosts to end Webb Ellis Cup drought Australia sixth in world rankings after unbeaten start to coach’s reign The Wallabies have emerged as contenders for next year’s Rugby World Cup as they look to extend a six-match unbeaten run when they face the All Blacks, with lock Jeremy Williams declaring…

Bitcoin enters its best season after a 43% surge, with $147,000 suddenly on the math

Bitcoin is closing its strongest quarter since 2024 after leaving US stocks and gold far behind despite surging bond yields. The largest digital asset has gained about 43% in the third quarter, putting it on course for its second-best third-quarter since 2013 and its third-strongest quarterly advance since US spot Bitcoin…

Japanese Yen drops to weekly low as elevated US bond yields lift USD to two-month high

The USD/JPY pair builds on the previous day's bounce from the 156.40-156.35 region, or a one-and-a-half-week low, and gains strong follow-through traction during the Asian session on Thursday.

Euro weakens below 1.1350 on higher US Treasury yields, Lagarde's dovish tilt

The EUR/USD pair drifts lower to around 1.1325 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens against the Euro (EUR) amid an extended rise in US Treasury yields.

Fed path shaped by firm inflation – Societe Generale

Societe Generale’s Jan Groen reviews August US inflation and growth data, highlighting that Core PCE came in softer than expected but underlying price pressures in services remain firm. Benchmark revisions lowered measured inflation but still show it above levels consistent with the Federal Reserve’s target.

US Dollar: Fed outlook supported by robust data – TD Securities

TD Securities economists Oscar Munoz and Eli Nir assess US PCE and GDP revisions as broadly supportive for a firm US macro backdrop and a still-hawkish Federal Reserve stance. They highlight robust US growth, sticky inflation and upgraded GDP forecasts, arguing that lower inflation revisions do not materially alter the…

Australian Dollar remains stronger against Japanese Yen following Trade Balance data

AUD/JPY halts its seven-day losing streak, trading around 109.80 during Asian hours on Thursday. The currency cross remains stronger as the Australian Dollar (AUD) holds gains following the release of domestic Trade Balance data.

British Pound retreats further from one-week top as USD buying remains unabated

The GBP/USD pair edges lower during the Asian session on Thursday, retreating further from levels beyond the 1.3300 mark, or a one-week high, touched the previous day.

How AI could ‘supercharge’ election risks across south-east Asia

Some experts fear AI could be weaponised in south-east Asia, home to nations with predominately young and hyper-connected populations Years ago it would have been an elaborate operation involving an army of cyber troops creating fake news websites, social media accounts and forged dossiers, all deployed to spread disinformation…

Australia's August trade surplus shrinks to A$495M as data center equipment imports surge

A reading about A$1.5 billion below the poll is a clear miss for a surplus that had already been narrowing, and if the import pattern holds it could weigh on the trade contribution to growth. The composition is more informative than the headline: the imports driving the miss are investment-type goods tied to data center…

Australian Dollar declines below 0.6959 as Trade Surplus shrinks sharply

The AUD/USD pair trades with mild losses around 0.6945 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges lower against the US Dollar (USD) following Australia's Trade Balance data.

Reserve Bank of Australia: Households, businesses can weather slower economy, falling house prices

In its Financial Stability Review (FSR) published on Thursday, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said that “households and businesses are well placed to weather a slower economy and falling house prices.”

AUD495M: Australia’s Trade Surplus shrinks sharply in August

Australia's Trade Balance narrowed to A$495M MoM in August, followed a surplus of A$1,351M in the previous reading (revised from A$1,923M), according to the latest foreign trade data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday.

Canadian Dollar seems vulnerable near two-month low as USD maintains bullish undertone

The USD/CAD pair holds steady around the 1.4235 area during the Asian session on Thursday, consolidating its recent strong gains registered over the past four weeks or so.

US President Donald Trump announces $200 billion South Korean investment in US nuclear

US President Donald Trump unveiled a $200 billion investment plan from South Korea, $54 billion of which is slated to go to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska, Reuters reported on Thursday.

WTI falls to near $89.00 as Middle East oil shipments recover

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price loses ground after posting modest gains in the previous day, trading around $89.10 per barrel during Asian hours on Thursday.

New Bitcoin upgrade catches hidden key leaks hiding the exact fix

BIP461 would make compliant ECDSA signatures reproducible, enabling comparisons that flag deviations without proving malicious firmware.

CFTC seeks to define event contracts as swaps amid prediction market fight

The classification could assist the CFTC’s claim that it has exclusive federal jurisdiction over event contracts offered on regulated prediction markets.

Trump announces $200 billion South Korean investment in US nuclear, LNG and gas power

This is a long-dated signal rather than an immediate shift in supply or demand, since reactors take years to build and the Alaska LNG scheme still needs binding financing, so the near-term effect on oil and gas prices is likely to be limited. It does reinforce US energy and power as a policy priority, which may support…

Japan manufacturing PMI slips to 54.1, a six-month low, as new order growth slows

The reading is still well above the 50 line, so the story is slower growth rather than a downturn, but the drop to a six-month low in a sector reliant on overseas demand will keep attention on how long export strength can last. Sharp cost increases tied to energy, transport and a weak yen, with the Middle East war cited by…

US Secretary Rubio orders Iranian delegation to leave the country

The US official stated on Monday that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Iranian delegation to the United Nations General Assembly immediately leave the United States (US) after talks stalled, Axios reported.

Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect California workers from AI threat

Democratic governor sharply critical of Donald Trump for not passing comprehensive federal AI regulations Governor Gavin Newsom signed laws Wednesday aimed at protecting California workers from the threats of artificial intelligence , including potential job losses and workplace surveillance. The laws ban employers from using…

MetaMask exits Ethereum validators amid undisclosed security incident

MetaMask said it is investigating the threat internally and said it has found no immediate threat to its wallets.

BoJ Summary of Opinions: Member says appropriate to keep raising rates in line with economy, price

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) published the Summary of Opinions from the September monetary policy meeting, with the key findings noted below.

The Japanese Yen spikes on softer US inflation and gives the gain back

Softer US inflation pulled October Fed hike odds down to near 35%, and USD/JPY fell below 156.50 on the release. It finished back just under 157.50, its fourth straight close on the 157.00 handle.

Japan’s Tankan Large Manufacturing Index rises to 24 in Q3 vs. 25 expected

Japan’s Tankan Large Manufacturing Index rose to 24 in the third quarter (Q3) from 22 in the previous reading, weaker than the market expectation of 25.

Summary of Opinions at the Monetary Policy Meeting on September 17 and 18, 2026

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Tankan (Sept.): Summary and Outline

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The New Zealand Dollar edges lower as US yields outweigh China's beats

The Kiwi has followed US bond yields all month, and better numbers from New Zealand's biggest export market didn't change that on Wednesday. China's official services index came in at 50.2 against a 49.3 forecast, and the private services and factory gauges beat as well.

Google releases Gemini 4 Argon, called its most powerful model yet

Google has released its latest Gemini model, marketing it as a workhorse for coding and cybersecurity work.

The Euro slips as Europe's biggest economies report hotter inflation

Germany, France, Italy and Spain all reported September inflation above forecast, which should have lifted bets on another European Central Bank (ECB) hike and the Euro with them. EUR/USD closed lower instead, its second straight close under 1.1350.

Gold falls to near $4,150 as higher Treasury yields, oil prices outweigh softer PCE inflation

Gold price (XAU/USD) tumbles to near $4,150 during the early Asian session on Thursday, pressured by elevated US Treasury bond yields. Traders await the US September employment data for fresh impetus, which will be released later on Friday.

The British Pound rallies on a UK growth upgrade and gives more than half back

Markets put a better than 80% chance on the Bank of England (BoE) raising the UK's Bank Rate from 3.75% on November 5, and GBP/USD still couldn't close above 1.3300.

Dow Jones Industrial Average fades a soft-inflation bounce as yields climb

The 10-year Treasury yield rose to near 5.30% on Wednesday, its highest since 2007, on the same day US inflation came in under forecast. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied on the inflation release, faded for the rest of the session and closed on its low, just under 51,000.

Gemini 4 Is Here, and Google’s Flagship Tops All Other AI Models on Cybersecurity

Gemini 4 Argon tops 12 of 18 benchmarks in Google's own table, writes a million tokens per reply and resists hijacking best. Cyber defenders get it first, with the guardrails off.

Follow live: White Sox applying pressure early as Astros look to stave off elimination

Which teams will sweep and which will force a Game 3? We've got it all covered for you.

The Pentagon taps Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to help decide what the military should do next

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just launched a 120-day study on the future of warfare, led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich, and while it makes sense given their ties to the administration, critics could point out that Musk's and Luckey's companies already sell the kinds of technology the study is likely to…

Australia manufacturing PMI falls to 49.6 as new orders drop for first time since June

The drop from 52.0 to 49.6 points to softer factory momentum, with the fall in new orders the signal most likely to draw attention because it reverses two months of improvement. The mix is awkward for rate and growth debates: weaker demand and job losses argue for patience, but oil, raw material and freight costs are still…

How the Mystics and Wings can stay alive in the first round

With home-court advantage on their side, Washington and Dallas look to stave off elimination in the first round.

Red Sox's Anthony out of ALWC with hand, wrist injuries; Mead in

Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been ruled out of the AL Wild Card Series and the foreseeable future after damaging muscles in his wrist during Game 1, Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said Wednesday.

Titans QB Ward on fans' threats to his family: 'People are weird'

Titans quarterback Cam Ward on Wednesday addressed fans' threats to his family on social media.

Bohm homer saves Phillies' season after Harper fielding gaffe, tying HR

Alec Bohm put Philadelphia ahead with a two-out home run in the 10th inning, and the Phillies beat the Braves to force a decisive Game 3 in their NL Wild Card series.

McVay: NFL told Rams DPI was wrong call on pivotal play vs. Broncos

Rams head coach Sean McVay says the NFL told the team that defensive pass interference should not have been called against cornerback Josh Wallace in Sunday night's loss to the Broncos.

Packers WR Reed to undergo season-ending neck surgery

Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed will undergo season-ending neck surgery and be placed on injured reserve, coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday.

Arizona State hockey coach put on leave amid inquiry into workout collapse

Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers has been placed on paid administrative leave days after several members of his team asked the university to remove him pending an investigation into a teammate's collapse.

Suns' Brooks charged with DUI from March arrest

Suns forward Dillon Brooks was charged Monday with driving under the influence following his March arrest in Scottsdale, Arizona, according to court records.

Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach says he'd be benched again

Coach Jorge Jesus said he's not planning to start Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's game against Denmark in the Nations League on Thursday but said there is no feud between the pair.

🐝 NFL Week 4 buzz: QB panic meter and trade intel

Alarm bells for Justin Herbert and Drake Maye? More QB trades on the way?

The AI telling farmers when to harvest

Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

Vape prices to rise as new tax takes effect

Vaping is about to becoming more expensive due to a new tax on products.

Aussie Dollar slips below 0.70 as Bullock dovishness trumps soft PCE

The Aussie Dollar posted losses of 0.57% against the US Dollar on Wednesday, even though US data trimmed hawkish bets on the Federal Reserve, while the dovish tilt of RBA’s Governor Michele Bullock weighed on the antipodean.

Brazil’s largest energy giant tests Cardano to fix carbon double-counting

Its research platform represents aviation fuel benefits as transferable tokens that are retired after a claim, while commercial scale remains unquantified.

'The 101 Plays Itself': This computer program treats the interstate into music

A Southern California man has created a system which translates cars passing on Interstates in California into soothing music.

Fed’s Kashkari questions policy tightness as economy stays strong

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said, “Inflation is still too high, about 3%, new data doesn't alter outlook,” he said at a Q&A at the Council on Foreign Relations.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: 50-day SMA caps recovery near 158.00

The USD/JPY registers modest gains of 0.08% on Wednesday after US inflation data trimmed market bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike at the October 28 meeting. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 157.42.

Dinosaur-killing impact crater might have been teeming with life

Hot, nutrient water might have lasted for over 5 million years after the impact.

Dogecoin Is Getting Apps as DogeOS Opens Its Public Testnet

The team behind the MyDoge wallet opened a public test of DogeOS, a layer that lets developers build lending platforms and games on top of the meme coin network.

Espada tries to defuse tension after Astros' reaction to crowd size, boos

Astros manager Joe Espada spoke to his players, attempting to tamp down the emotions after his team was booed by the home crowd in Game 1.

Steelers rule CB Porter out for 4th game in row; CB Ramsey questionable

Steelers cornerback Joey Porter will miss his fourth straight game as he has officially been declared out for Thursday night's game against the Browns.

Papers: Rivals demanding sanctions imposed on Man City this season

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

Week 4 start-sit decisions: Follow your feelings, but don't ignore the facts either

Winning at fantasy or at life requires following your feelings. Liz Loza makes sure you have the facts to inform those decisions.

Buzz: Jaylen Warren in for heavy workload, 10 Week 4 trends to know

Jaylen Warren is in position to build off a solid Week 3 performance with Rico Dowdle out for Thursday's game in Cleveland.

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.

Our 30-team guide to NBA training camps: Biggest storylines, dates to monitor

As training camps get underway across the league, Bobby Marks examines roster, contract and fit questions for all 30 teams.

Australia deny South Africa series sweep as Carey returns to form in rain-affected third ODI

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Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths

State health officials race to vaccinate residents by giving over 8,500 doses.

Somerset pair Overton & Luff take top PCA awards

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Standard Chartered says Ethena’s ENA could crush Bitcoin and Ethereum returns by 2028

Ethena highlighted Standard Chartered research as current USDe supply remains below the first milestone for revenue-funded token purchases.

Google's AI ranks #1 for predicting flu hospitalizations.

Google’s science AI model was the best at forecasting flu-related hospital admissions, the Centers for Disease Control announced.

Price books Clayton showdown at World Grand Prix as Aspinall races through

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Somerset pair Overton and Luff win PCA awards

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'My scoring was unreal!' - Aspinall feels he is playing 'top-five' darts

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “'My scoring was unreal!' - Aspinall feels he is playing 'top-five' darts”.

Returning from vacation? The government can search your phone without a warrant.

Reminder: The "border exemption" to your rights is real.

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Ravens RB Derrick Henry faces his former team, the Titans, on Sunday for the first time since leaving Tennessee after the 2023 season. He said it's "always love" for the Titans, just not much when they play on Sunday.

FBI Tells Its Employees to Assume Hackers Have Their Personal Data

An internal memo warned FBI staff that ShinyHunters, the group claiming it hacked the bureau's jobs site, may hold their private details.

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Hampton’s heroics preserve WCL point for Chelsea on Bompastor’s OL Lyonnes return

There were plenty of encouraging signs for Chelsea as they claimed a valuable point in the Champions League on their head coach Sonia Bompastor’s return to face her former team OL Lyonnes. The goalless draw was a slow-burner but concluded with a flurry of late action where both teams missed chances to steal the points.

investing Live Americas FX news wrap 30 Sept: Softer PCE fails to hold yields down; Dow ends September at June lows

Softer inflation gave markets some breathing room early Wednesday. But by the end of the session, Treasury yields were higher, the dollar had strengthened against most major currencies, and the stock market’s gains were concentrated in the Nasdaq indices.

Staff Statement on Trump Accounts

Divisions of Investment Management and Corporation Finance

Valor, Atreides, and Sequoia back AI startup Flow Engineering at $750M valuation

Flow Engineering, which is bringing AI agents to hardware design, also landed Roelof Botha as an angel investor and board member.

What China's Golden Week closures mean for the yuan, futures and Asian liquidity

Hong Kong will trade on October 2, 5, 6 and 7 without Stock Connect flows in either direction, which may leave China-focused and dual-listed shares on thinner, more offshore-driven liquidity. With the onshore yuan market shut, offshore yuan carries price discovery with less depth, and mainland commodity and financial futures…

A local network of implants uses your body as the wiring

It's possible to send electrical signals right through human tissues.

Standard Chartered sees Ethena’s USDe reaching $40B, ENA hitting $2

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James penalty overturned as Chelsea earn draw in Lyon

Lauren James saw a late penalty decision overturned by VAR as Chelsea played out a goalless draw away to last season's Women's Champions League finalists and eight-time winners Lyon.

Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails

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Factory CEO just accused his VC board adviser of spying for Cognition

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Punish Man City this season, say other club chiefs

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Texas AD says Longhorns' vulgar celebrations 'embarrassing'

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte apologized for the top-ranked Longhorns' vulgar on-field celebrations during their win over Tennessee and called them "embarrassing" for the school.

Commanders' Daniels limited at practice, status up in air

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Australia beat South Africa by 45 runs in third ODI

Highlights of the third ODI between South Africa and Australia.

Bitget’s hackers turn to Zcash after $50 million laundering route gets blocked

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Fed’s Cook says inflation has stayed too high for too long

Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Lisa Cook crossed the wires on Wednesday and said she is committed to returning inflation to the Fed’s 2% goal while preserving the strength of the labor market.

Is Neko Health’s body scan worth it? Spotify billionaire’s startup has come to America

Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s Neko Health raised $700 million to build a business around scanning your body, but it’s not the only company centering its roadmap around a new kind of preventative healthcare. Midjourney is building its own body scanner, while Function Health has also raised significant capital to build out its…

A Neko Health investor on the $700M bet to scan your whole body

Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s Neko Health raised $700 million to build a business around scanning your body, but it’s not the only company centering its roadmap around a new kind of preventative healthcare. Midjourney is building its own body scanner, while Function Health has also raised significant capital to build out its…

Liverpool contenders for Schade - Thursday's gossip

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We asked over 30 NFL players about CTE concerns, and their answers ranged from fear to resignation.

Would NFL players take a test to diagnose CTE in the living?

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Google announces Gemini 4 Argon AI model, but you can't use it yet

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Clayton puts on ton-plus finishing MASTERCLASS!

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Building of the Pep supremacy is an era that will be defined by sham-ball

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In a TruthSocial post, Donald Trump is calling for Jerome Powell to resign from the Fed Board over alleged mismanagement and cost overruns in the Federal Reserve headquarters renovation. He says he has asked Attorney General Todd Blanche to review an inspector general’s report and determine what action to take.

Gemini 4 Argon: our next era of frontier intelligence

Announcing Gemini 4 Argon, our frontier model for real-world coding, enterprise knowledge work, and cyber defense, rolling out soon.

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A capacity crowd witnessed a host of batting records on Wednesday, Shubman Gill leading the way with 223 not out off 133 balls as India beat West Indies by eight wickets in their second ODI.

London Marathon dates decided by rock, paper, scissors contest!

The event schedule for next year’s historic double TCS London Marathon has been decided by a rock, paper, scissors contest between two former winners.

Reddit is putting more limits on Old. Reddit.com

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Infantino should have no place in future of football - Pinto

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Bitget Hacker Turns to Zcash Privacy Pool After Near Rejects $50M in Swaps

The attacker behind the $387.5 million Bitget heist has started hiding about $3.8 million in ZEC inside Zcash's Ironwood pool, after Near Intents turned their swaps away.

Manchester City whistleblower Rui Pinto no longer a protected witness in Portugal

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Man City sponsor Etihad Airways considering legal action against PL

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Ronaldo quits Portugal camp ahead of Denmark clash, promising to reveal 'the truth'

The 41-year-old captain announced his departure on Instagram minutes after coach Jorge Jesus insisted he would train, having missed three sessions in a row.

Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach denies rift

Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left Portugal's international camp and will explain why "in time", hours after head coach Jorge Jesus denied any rift with the player.

Leah Williamson blunder gifts Paris FC a point as Arsenal’s struggles continue

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RFK Jr. thinks AI will free us from the "tyranny" of medical facts, expertise

AI is far from a perfect resource. But it seems to hallucinate less than Kennedy.

Hackers stole millions of US military personnel records during months-long data breach

The Department of Defense notified millions of current and former U. S.

Impossible for England to find another Kane - Tuchel

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Bitcoin needs stronger spot demand after 42.5% Q3 rally, Bitfinex says

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The Disney protests were a wake-up call about the risks of streaming mergers

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DoorDash’s drone strategy started on the ground

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South Africa v Australia: third men’s one-day international – live

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Kalshi’s $40 billion growth story hits tough questions about its trading volume

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BMW built the same car for gas and electric. The EV is $4,400 cheaper.

The new BMW 3 Series shows just how quickly EVs have caught up to fossil fuel vehicles on pricing.

Mexican Peso pain deepens above 18.00 as carry appeal fades

The Mexican Peso (MXN) prolongs its agony, extending losses by over 0.11% against the Greenback for the third straight day on Wednesday, while USD/MXN continues to trade above the psychological level of 18.00 as the carry trade loses its appeal.

US Government's New AI Chatbot Has a Weird Minecraft Secret

Ask the U. S.

Quips, slights and a surprise twist: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury come face to face

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Staff Statement on Affiliations Between National Securities Exchanges and Broker-Dealers

Division of Trading and Markets

Petrobras tests Cardano to track low-carbon aviation fuel and diesel

Petrobras has developed two research-stage applications with the Cardano Foundation and PUC-Rio to track environmental claims for sustainable aviation fuel and lifecycle data for its renewable-content Diesel R. The Cardano Foundation announced the projects on Sep.

Crypto advocacy group announces picks for US Congress as midterms loom

The organization’s endorsements in the House and Senate came as many polls showed Democrats favored to regain control of both chambers in 2027.

Ronaldo walks out of Portugal camp and vows to reveal 'the truth'

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's camp in Denmark and vowed to reveal "the truth" behind his departure in due course.

Ronaldo walks out of Portugal camp amid reported rift with head coach

Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left the Portugal camp and will explain the truth behind his departure in "due course".

Paris FC 2-2 Arsenal: Women’s Champions League – live

⚽ Updates from the 5.45pm BST kick-off in France ⚽ Live scores

XRP rebounds past $1.50 as Evernorth merger vote reportedly passes

XRP has recovered above $1.50 after falling below $1.47 on Sep. 30, as a reported shareholder vote in favor of Evernorth’s merger with Armada Acquisition Corp.

OpenAI’s Jev clone could help the frontier lab stop its swarming agents

OpenAI's "Decisions API" is a Jev clone that confirms the importance of fast, cheap intelligence.

Base completes Cobalt upgrade, adds new tools for tokenized assets

Base’s Cobalt lets traders set transaction conditions while giving issuers tools for compliance checks, stock splits and forced token transfers.

Portugal coach set to bench Ronaldo again: I make the decisions

Coach Jorge Jesus said he's not planning to start Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's game against Denmark in the Nations League on Thursday but says there is no feud between the pair.

Zeitler latest veteran added by Packers to aid besieged O-line

Veteran guard Kevin Zeitler signed a one-year deal with the Packers.

Avs close door on coaching questions, signing Bednar through 2030-31

After he was set to coach on the final season of his contract, the Avalanche's Jared Bednar is getting a four-year extension.

Esther Rantzen, TV presenter and Childline founder, dies aged 86

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Rival clubs feel relegating Manchester City to Championship would not be enough

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Unusual Williamson handball sees Arsenal slip to draw with Paris FC

A miscommunication between Arsenal goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez and England captain Leah Williamson gifts Paris FC a late equaliser as the sides draw 2-2 in the Women's Champions League.

Arizona State hockey coach on leave after practice that left player fighting for life

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Bloomberg brings onchain stablecoin data to its Terminal

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Trump plan to combat AI risks hinges on Big Tech pals policing themselves

Trump gets dozens of AI firms to agree to voluntary safety tests.

DogeOS opens public testnet with DOGE fees and EVM smart contracts

DogeOS has opened its public testnet on Sep. 30, bringing an EVM-compatible application layer to Dogecoin with DOGE as its native transaction-fee token, following a $6.9 million funding round announced in May 2025.

Bizarre handball blunder sees Arsenal squander two-goal lead vs Paris FC

Arsenal's tough start to the season continued as Leah Williamson gave away a freak penalty late on to see Paris FC come from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with the Gunners.

Navarro opens up on health struggles that caused 'deep anger' on court

American Emma Navarro says she has gained her "life back" as she shares her long-running health problems that caused significant weight loss, fatigue, dizziness and left her "feeling deep internal anger" on the court.

CFTC Sends White House New Rules to Cement Its Grip on Prediction Markets

The two proposals would define event contracts as "swaps" while excluding "casino-style gambling products"—a bid to cement the agency's exclusive jurisdiction as states sue prediction-market operators over gambling claims.

US trade regulator opens investigation into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI

FTC move is first official US enforcement ⁠action on rogue AI agents, following surge in incidents first reported in July The US’s main trade regulator is conducting an industry-wide investigation ⁠into Anthropic, OpenAI and other ⁠AI labs ​to uncover the potential dangers their technology poses to consumers. The investigation…

Google is supporting water resilience in Chile.

Google is investing $1.2M to line Chile's Unidos de Buin canal, saving 1.9 billion gallons of water annually. See how we boost watershed health.

No 10 gathering evidence on public support for UK rejoining EU

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Forex Today: Fedspeak, Jobless Claims and ISM data steal the show

The US Dollar (USD) has traded with marginal gains, coming under pressure following daily tops near 101.50 as investors evaluated softer-than-expected PCE data in August and trimmed some bets on extra tightening by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in the following months.

SEC Charges Meyer Global Management and Its CEO With Defrauding Retail Investors in Private Funds That Held Interests in SpaceX and Other Pre-IPO Securities

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged private fund adviser Meyer Global Management LLC (MGM) and its CEO, Owen E. H.

'Blast AJ out of there!' - Best of Fury vs Joshua's press conference

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “'Blast AJ out of there!' - Best of Fury vs Joshua's press conference”.

It is happening! Fury and AJ finally come together in face-off!

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua come together in a face-off ahead of their fight on December 11.

"An AI did it" is no defense, says nonprofit suing OpenAI over Hugging Face hack

OpenAI makes others suffer "the harms of its unsafe decision-making," nonprofit says.

AI voice startup ElevenLabs doubles valuation to $22B

The $300 million employee tender was co-led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price.

Trump: US has almost total control of the Strait of Hormuz

Comments from US President Trump on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: US has almost total control of the Strait of Hormuz. You will see things happening very soon (regarding Iran); there has been historic flows of oil out of Hormuz in the last three days.

Aave’s $50 million lending plan could lose money without a single default

The proposed BTC and ETH loans would pair custodied borrower collateral with DAO assets securing a separate source of funding.

Quant price eyes $343 as MACD momentum strengthens

Quant price has climbed back above $300 after a sharp late-September pullback, with daily momentum strengthening as traders watch resistance near $329. The recovery follows The Clearing House’s selection of Quant for its planned U.

More partners are joining the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades.

The Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades is expanding, welcoming 14 new partners to accelerate training and career access nationwide. For every 100 skilled trades worker…

Breaking down the goalie masks across the NHL in the 2026-27 season

Here's a look at the notable goalie mask designs across the NHL for the upcoming season.

The Other AI: Remarks at the Open Commission Meeting on Accredited Investor Notices under Rule 501(a)(10) of Regulation D

Commissioner Hester M. Peirce

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Monthly outlook mixed, daily chart remains bearish

EUR/USD remains on the defensive on Wednesday as a broadly stronger US Dollar (USD) weighs on the pair, leaving the Euro on track for a loss of more than 2% in September. At the time of writing, EUR/USD trades around 1.1337, close to Tuesday’s low of 1.1312, its weakest level since May 2025.

Gold can’t catch a PCE break as long US yields keep climbing

Gold prices (XAU/USD) retreated on Wednesday, down 0.6%, after US inflation data came in above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) 2% goal but below estimates, prompting investors to price in a less hawkish central bank than expected. The XAU/USD trades at $4,155 at the time of writing.

Performance Interval: Statement on Proposals to Facilitate Retail Investor Access to Private Investments

Commissioner Hester M. Peirce

Greetings from Syria, where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching temps

As a Syrian glassmaker created his wares in Damascus, watching his craft reminded this reporter to slow down and enjoy the moment.

Bitcoin fails to sustain $85,000 breakout, and bond yield spikes are blamed

BTC slipped back below $84,000 after briefly topping $85,000 following August PCE data, while oil recovered and gold eased.

Federal Reserve watchdog finds no criminal violations for building renovation cost overruns

Trump criticized $2.4bn rehab amid attempts to pressure then Fed chair Jerome Powell into lowering interest rates An internal watchdog said the Federal Reserve mismanaged costs associated with a $2.4bn renovation of its Washington DC headquarters, but noted that no criminal violations occurred, according to a report released on…

Senate Democrats block datacenter energy bill, saying ‘toothless’ legislation ‘misses the mark’

Republicans supported legislation although Democrats said it wouldn’t effectively address energy consumption Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked legislation intended to offset the impact of datacenters on consumer electricity bills, calling it a “toothless” attempt to address a top voter concern ahead of November’s midterm…

Reddit is killing RSS feeds and ending public API access because of AI bots

Reddit is ending support for RSS feeds, as the company continues tightening access to its trove of user-generated content.

WTI set for monthly gain amid US-Iran stalemate

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil rebounds on Wednesday and remains on track for a monthly gain of around 5.5%. The lack of progress in US-Iran negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz keeps geopolitical risks elevated, even as Middle East supply conditions improve.

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Win Streak to 9 Days, Matching August Rally

Bitcoin ETFs added $66 million Tuesday, matching August's nine-day run and topping it in dollars. How long will the streak stay alive?

The ugly economics of consumer AI

There’s a reason frontier labs have gotten gun-shy about consumer AI — and it’s not because the tech isn’t good enough.

UK’s 2027 crypto rules let firms remove trust protection from Bitcoin lent for yield

With FCA applications now open, the expected October 2027 regime will preserve safeguards for in-scope retail borrowing collateral while allowing a lending trust exemption.

Brazil’s Petrobras uses Cardano to track sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel

Petrobras developed two Cardano-based applications to track sustainability claims tied to aviation fuel and renewable diesel as part of an ongoing research collaboration.

Crypto industry gave $8 million to Clarity Act lobbyists who didn't close the deal

In the first half of this year, the sector poured millions into lobbying, with most of it tied to pushing the U. S.

Gaza documentary NAZA beats Avengers Endgame: Encore to top Italian box office

Award-winning, Guardian-produced film focused on Israel’s mass killing of civilians extends run after sold-out screenings NAZA, the award-winning documentary about Israel’s systemic mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, has opened at No 1 at the Italian box office, beating rival titles including Avengers Endgame…

Government must stop dithering over energy bill support for the vulnerable | Nils Pratley

Ministers should introduce a properly targeted social tariff rather than tinker with the warm homes discount Energy bills forecast to jump by £276 a year from January What to do as prices head for £2,000 a year After the hopeful good vibes in Liverpool, here comes a reminder of what is coming this winter: a mighty new year…

NVIDIA Opens Applications for 2027–2028 Graduate Fellowships With Awards Up to $60,000

Bringing together the world’s brightest minds and the latest accelerated computing technology leads to powerful breakthroughs that help tackle some of the biggest research problems. To foster such innovation, the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program provides grants, mentors and technical support to doctoral students doing…

Christine Lagarde: Interview with La Croix

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Christine Lagarde: Interview with La Croix”.

So what's happening with Russia's new, long-delayed crewed spacecraft?

Russia says it has a "promising, reusable manned transport spacecraft."

Open USD launches with over $1B in liquidity commitments

Open USD has launched on four blockchains with more than $1 billion in liquidity commitments from five founding partners, introducing a stablecoin model that ties company rewards and ownership to token supply and use. According to a report, Open Standard’s…

Supporting AI readiness in higher education

At the EDUCAUSE annual conference, Google.org announced its support of three higher education initiatives to scale ethical AI readiness, modernize institutional planning…

SEC Charges Two Individuals With Orchestrating Fraud Scheme That Targeted Veterans

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Christopher Kenji Dinelli and Jacob David “Kobe” Frankel for allegedly orchestrating a fraud scheme that raised more than $8.7 million from 35 investors through their fund, Beyond…

Introducing The Information Exchange on Solana, Powered by Decrypt and MYR

Decrypt is the destination, Myriad is the infrastructure and MYR is the token for a connected media ecosystem.

Soneium adopts OP Enterprise to support tokenized IP plans

Soneium has adopted OP Enterprise’s fully managed service to support its tokenized intellectual property plans, with OP Labs providing chain operations under a 99.9% monthly uptime target. Soneium announced the agreement in a Sept.

Bitget ‘gradually back to usual’ as protection fund reaches $309M

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said that a protection fund created by the company in 2022 “absorbed the financial impact of the incident“ that resulted in $388 million in user losses.

ECB’s Lagarde warns France needs a credible path to rein in debt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said that France’s debt situation is “serious at 120% of GDP and without a path to lowering it.”

New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss

Developing North Sea fields does not contradict net zero goals, according to Simone Rossi New oil and gas projects are a “no-brainer” that pose “no contradiction” to the net zero agenda, according to the head of EDF Energy. Simone Rossi has joined a string of renewables leaders in making the case for more North Sea production…

Meta disputes claim that Muse read a user’s private messages without permission

Meta says its Muse AI agent cannot access a user’s Messages without explicit permission, disputing a journalist’s account that the agent read his private messages while the required Mac setting was turned off.

Stablecoin cards enter ‘hyper growth’ mode as monthly spending hits record $1.17 billion

Paymentscan's Sept. 29 snapshot shows a new tracked volume high and a higher implied amount per transaction.

ECB’s Schnabel says yields surge could cool inflation pressures

European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Isabel Schnabel said Wednesday that high costs are passed through to consumers more quickly when the economy is resilient.

PEPE price tests $0.0000041 support as bearish pennant forms

PEPE price has held above $0.000004 as its September rally cools, with improving weekly momentum facing a bearish short-term setup near $0.0000041. Trading View’s Binance PEPE/USDT daily chart showed the token at $0.00000433 on Sep.

‘President of the Unites States’: White House’s AI accord includes spelling error

Donald Trump and six tech executives voluntarily signed the document, which included a misspelling, committing to safely developing AI The White House misspelled “United States” under the signature of Donald Trump on an accord he signed with AI executives on Tuesday. At the bottom of the accord on “Super Intelligence”, the term…

Trump Unveils 'Morally Binding' AI Accord Signed by OpenAI, Google and Nvidia

The one-page pact, which Trump called "morally binding," asks companies to adopt internal controls, independent audits and board oversight—but carries no penalties and drew criticism for its thin detail.

Google's early attempt to pay websites for AI answers is struggling

Many sites see just one-tenth of one percent of their advertising revenue from AI payments.

DoorDash launches an AI agent you can text to order food

By launching an AI agent for food ordering, DoorDash is looking to gain an edge over rivals Uber Eats and Grubhub.

Let skills in Gemini tackle your most repetitive tasks

Now you can automate your most repetitive tasks more easily with reusable custom instructions through skills, which will be replacing gems.

Celebrating International Translation Day: Meet 3 linguistic experts behind Google Translate

On International Translation Day, learn how members of our team bring cultural nuance to Translate to connect people globally.

Waze rolls out new features to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This October, Waze will help drivers find screening clinics, assess their health risks, and schedule routine checkups.

Destro AI’s secret sauce is getting robots and humans on the same page

"One of the biggest reasons we are winning against robotics companies is because we are not a robotics company."

Instinct’s new product recommendations are giving some users the ick

Instinct is rolling out human-curated product and travel recommendations, but some users aren’t happy about getting suggestions they never asked for.

Google figures out how to watermark AI-designed proteins

Intended to help with biosecurity, it works with a popular AI protein design tool.

Bitcoin Jumps on Cool PCE Inflation Data as Bond Yields Hit 20-Year Highs

The Fed's favorite inflation gauge came in cooler than expected, rate-hike odds fell and Bitcoin traders took the hint.

Seth Meyers on Trump canceling $1bn in federal funds: ‘Is he adding a waterslide to the reflecting pool?’

Late-night hosts weighed in on Trump’s relationship with tech leaders and the White House’s new AI-powered site On Tuesday night, late-night hosts discussed a Maha summit in Washington DC, the White House’s new AI -powered website and Donald Trump once again falling asleep on live TV.

Australian Dollar reverses post-PCE rebound as US Dollar recovers

AUD/USD declines 0.41% on Wednesday and trades around 0.6960 at the time of writing, having fully erased its initial rebound following the release of softer-than-expected United States (US) inflation data.

Isabel Schnabel: Monetary policy in a world of overlapping shocks

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Isabel Schnabel: Monetary policy in a world of overlapping shocks”.

SEC Proposes Amendments to Expand Responsible Retailization of Private Markets

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to propose rule amendments that would facilitate capital formation in the public and private markets by expanding retail investor choice and promoting innovation in regulated fund structures while…

Energy bills: what to do as prices head for £2,000 a year, from switching deals to insulating

The price cap is to soar for about 20 million households in Great Britain from January, but there are ways to save Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to jump by £276 a year from January Household energy prices are set to soar in January, with a typical bill forecast to jump by £276 to the equivalent of nearly £2,000 year.…

Open USD takes on Tether, Circle with a different stablecoin model that's 'building money'

The “overwhelming majority” of Open Standard’s equity will be distributed over time to partners based on how much they help grow the stablecoin, CEO Zach Abrams said.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains vulnerable near $60

Silver (XAG/USD) trades under pressure on Wednesday even as traders reduce bets that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise interest rates again in October following softer-than-expected US PCE inflation data.

FedEx orders 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger in $300M deal

The order -- Harbinger's biggest ever -- comes as the startup is reportedly considering an IPO.

XRP price needs $1.56 breakout to retest $1.65

XRP price has traded near $1.50 on Sep. 30 as weaker futures positioning and slower U.

We need ‘right to intervene’ in AI amid growing threat, says Bank of England boss

Andrew Bailey’s comments come as fears grow that rogue models could take financial system hostage Business live – latest updates The governor of the Bank of England has called for the “right to intervene” in the AI industry amid growing fears that rogue models could take the financial system hostage. Andrew Bailey said the…

British Pound catches second wind as soft PCE knocks Fed hike bets

The Pound Sterling (GBP) posts solid gains versus the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, edging up 0.42% as the latest US inflation figures were below estimates, reaffirming New York Federal Reserve (Fed) President John Williams' comments that the Fed is in no rush to tighten monetary policy.

Robinhood Chain kept producing blocks through a roughly 40-minute app disruption

New full-day measurements correct the block-halt claim, while separate data show a steep drop in successful app traffic.

U. S. CFTC seeks event contract definitions that may defy states' gambling claims

As it battles with states over prediction markets, the CFTC sent two related rules on swaps definitions for White House review.

Ex-NCA Officer Must Repay $2.4M for Bitcoin He Stole When It Was Worth $77K

Paul Chowles took 50 BTC from a Silk Road 2.0 seizure in 2017. Prosecutors have now valued the theft at more than 30 times that.

Hedge fund CEO gives $3bn to Carnegie Mellon University in historic donation

Unprecedented university donation from Citadel CEO Ken Griffin will go toward building a new Miami campus Carnegie Mellon University will receive an unprecedented $3bn donation from the billionaire investor Ken Griffin, making it the largest single donation in the history of US education. Griffin, 57, is the founder and CEO…

The PS5 hacking scene just took a big leap forward

New exploit works on all but the most recently updated consoles.

Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs

The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".

Discord gives more advertisers more tools to target its users

Discord is "opening the platform to advertisers, regardless of their budget."

What butterfly wings have in common with barbershop poles

Wing patterns, flight dynamics create "motion dazzle" effect, make it harder to gauge speed, direction.

From Training to Production, NVIDIA and CoreWeave Close the Loop on Agentic AI

Building on nearly a decade of co-engineering, CoreWeave has built NVIDIA compute, networking and software into a cloud purpose-built for AI that’s still returning on investment across multiple generations of deployment. Now, CoreWeave is bringing the next generation of NVIDIA infrastructure to production.

We’re introducing SynthID Bio, bringing our watermarking technology to synthetic biology.

Google DeepMind introduces SynthID Bio to watermark AI-designed proteins while maintaining biological function. Read the full research report here.

Crypto Long & Short: What will the AI agents run on?

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Crypto Long & Short: What will the AI agents run on?”.

Pledge signed by President Trump and top AI leaders misspells the United States

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump and top AI leaders announced a signed pledge called a “Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities” — a voluntary promise to implement more controls and safety measures as the rapid development of artificial intelligence continues. But there seems to be a catch.

BMW reveals US 3 series pricing: The EV carries a hefty premium

The 2027 BMW 330 starts at $49,900, the i3 50 xDrive at $61,500.

‘The Savage Skulls were the most dangerous gang in the Bronx’: Jean-Pierre Laffont’s best photograph

‘I’d read stories about gangs killing drug-pushers who targeted young people. Police would find their bodies at the bottom of five-storey buildings.

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.

Google launches Fitbit Air in India, though its high price might deter the masses

Fitbit Air costs around $146 in India, roughly $47 more than its U. S.

Cerebras Systems’ Andrew Feldman on whether AI can keep scaling at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Cerebras Systems CEO and co-founder Andrew Feldman will explore the growing demand for compute, energy, and infrastructure, how Cerebras is approaching those constraints differently, and what comes next if today’s AI hardware reaches its limits.

Instagram rolls out an AI video assistant for creators

This conversational AI assistant is intended to provide personalized feedback to creators, rather than generic advice.

Instagram rolls out an AI video editor for creators

This conversational AI assistant is intended to provide personalized feedback to creators, rather than generic advice.

Explosions of colour, cold war paranoia and hyper-erotic intimacy: five free shows to see

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Can UK crypto firms continue operating while awaiting FCA authorization?

UK crypto firms have gained access to the Financial Conduct Authority’s new authorization process as the country begins moving digital asset businesses toward full financial services regulation. The Financial Conduct Authority said on Sept.

Restate lands $20M as the need for durable infrastructure increases with AI agents

Instead of building its durable execution engine on top of an external database, the company developed its own storage, replication, and redundancy layers. This architecture allows Restate to be exceptionally fast and lightweight.

SEC changes token buyback guidance as spending hits $638M

The staff added a no-central-party condition, raising a harder question than how much a project buys back.

Post your questions for Michael Winterbottom

With us to mark the 24th anniversary of 24 Hour Party People, the director’s work includes everything from Cracker to A Cock and Bull Story, Wonderland to Welcome to Sarajevo. And, of course, The Trip Of course, the 90s couldn’t be any more in vogue at the minute – but the 90s couldn’t have happened without the 80s.

3 days left to exhibit: Turn visibility into your next opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Three days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Book by October 2 at 11:59 p.m.

UK income growth revised upwards as markets hail ‘resilient’ economy

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The best dehumidifiers: 14 favourites to beat damp and cut bills, tested

Fed up with condensation, mould and musty smells? A dehumidifier could help – plus, they’re a cheaper way to dry laundry compared with tumble dryers • The best electric blankets and heated throws, tested by our expert You don’t have to live in the American deep south to feel the effects of humidity.

OpenAI delays IPO over AI safety concerns

OpenAI is seeking another $30 billion privately as its IPO plans slip.

Clock's ticking: UK's crypto regulatory application window opens with February deadline

The five-month application window precedes the new regulatory framework’s planned introduction in October 2027, after years of legislative development.

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…

How Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil stands out from all other game adaptations

There’s no Leon, Claire or Ada Wong in Cregger’s adaptation. Instead, it re-creates something more fundamental – the strange, terrifying experience of actually playing the game • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox?

Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bailey

AI needs "rigorous" testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says.

Statement at Open Meeting on Proposals to Expand Responsible Retailization of Private Markets

SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins

Statement on Proposed Amendments to Adviser Performance-Based Compensation, Interval Fund Modernization, and Multiple Share Class Rules for Closed-End Funds and BDCs

Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda

WhatsApp adds new parental controls for teen accounts

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Two million people in England unaware their properties are at risk of flooding

Environment Agency warns residents of 6m at-risk properties to prepare for wet and windy three months ahead More than two million people in England are unaware their properties are at risk of flooding, as the UK braces for a wet and stormy start to the winter, according to the Environment Agency. Experts say the next three…

Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K comes with an actually good remote

Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K is slimmer and faster, but its biggest upgrade may be the thing you’ll actually hold in your hand: a redesigned remote that’s easier to use, especially in the dark.

Could THORChain face prosecution over stolen Bitget funds? Legal opinion

THORChain will not — or can not — block addresses linked to the $387.5 million Bitget hack. Can the devs be prosecuted for money laundering?

Binance ends Funding Account crypto deposits as Pay and Convert move to Spot

Pay receipts and Convert settlement change now, while Funding-backed recurring sends face a later cutoff.

Who’s your Uber driver on the phone to? Welcome to the long, long diaspora phone call

For those employed in arduous solitary work such as cab driving, a marathon phone call is the perfect place to navigate the dislocations of immigrant life Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up here The question of the week is: “who are Uber drivers always talking to on the phone?” It’s one that regularly…

Cloudflare Impact reaches $100 million in donations

This week, Cloudflare's Impact programs will reach $100 million in donated services. This milestone means that thousands of entities including journalists, civil society, state and local governments, election management bodies, and public schools are being protected from cyberattacks.

Verity review – Dakota Johnson leaves teethmarks as she goes back to Fifty Shades erotic thriller territory

Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett co-star in this unconvincing mystery about a struggling writer who is asked to ghostwrite for a bestselling author The nation is crying out for a really enjoyable erotic mystery-thriller, a taste potentially at least as strong as the cosy-crime fetish currently dominating our every waking moment.…

How do you cope when your sacred land becomes Times Square? The art of the first Native New Yorkers

A new exhibit of Lenape paintings, traditional dress and music proves their modern-day culture is vibrant and alive During the 19th century, the US government funded more than 500 “Indian boarding schools” aimed at forcibly assimilating Native American children into western culture. Students were taken from their families…

Federal Reserve Board finalizes changes to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its stress test and reduce volatility in its stress test-related capital requirements

Federal Reserve Board finalizes changes to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its stress test and reduce volatility in its stress test-related capital requirements

Cardano tapped by Brazil’s state oil giant to track cleaner jet fuel and diesel

Petrobras is testing the blockchain in two research projects aimed at preventing emissions benefits from being counted twice and tracing fuel data across production and use.

Singapore crypto activity grows 55% as broader region contracts

Singapore’s crypto economy grew 55.4% to $284 billion as institutional-platform activity surged 94%, while the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam stood out for small-value P2P transfers.

Cut your AI spend with AI Gateway's Auto Router

Cloudflare AI Gateway now features a model router that evaluates request complexity using an edge-deployed classifier to select the optimal model. By balancing expected output quality against token costs, organizations can dramatically cut AI spend while maintaining performance.

Detect and send production issues straight to your agent

You can now use built-in error monitoring in Cloudflare Workers to group production failures and send stack traces, logs, traces, and application context directly to a coding agent to investigate further and open a pull request.

Simplifying domains for people and agents

Cloudflare Registrar’s new search delivers fast, transparent results across 420+ extensions using Workers, Durable Objects, and WebSockets. Its expanded API and cf CLI also let agents search, register, and transfer domains.

Monetization Gateway beta: charge AI agents for consumption with HTTP 402

Cloudflare’s AI Gateway, Ceramic.ai, Stocktwits, and more are using the Cloudflare Monetization Gateway today to charge agents for access to tokens, APIs, and MCP tools. U.

Pay Per Use: when AI uses your work, you should get paid

Pay Per Use is now in beta. AI companies report when they use publishers’ content, and Cloudflare handles billing, payouts, and reporting, so our customers are paid according to use.

Identify AI model overuse with User Insights

AI Gateway User Insights now adds task, model, turn, and user categories to help teams understand AI adoption and make better model decisions. This is available free to AI Gateway users.

Charter Space raises $5M to bring insurance to the stars

As Charter explains on its website, a common experience for space companies is that regular insurers "heard a bunch of scary science words and freaked out."

Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature

Tinder has been pushing users toward more real-world experiences for some time.

Cloudflare Containers, rebuilt to scale agent sandboxes

Cloudflare Containers now start 6x faster, let your agent choose each sandbox's image and instance type at runtime, and support filesystem snapshots in public beta, all controlled from a Durable Object.

The Internet has a second audience

More than half the traffic reaching sites on Cloudflare is now automated, and AI agents are the fastest-growing part of it. We're giving site owners the tools to see who's visiting, decide who gets in, and charge for access.

Heavy metal is about uplifting the downtrodden. So why is alleged abuse by Marilyn Manson so easily forgotten?

Slipknot sharing their stage with a man accused of wrongdoing by more than a dozen women is the antithesis of everything the genre should stand for, even if he denies it

Personal Income and Outlays, August 2026

Personal income increased $66.6 billion (0.2 percent at a monthly rate) in August, according to estimates released today by the U. S.

US GDP Final for Q2 2.2% vs 1.5% estimate

Prior estimate 1.5% revised higher to 2.2% US Q2 GDP revised to 2.2% vs 1.5% expected; inflation measures soften Real GDP: +2.2% annualized vs +1.5% expected. Previous estimate +1.5%.

US July core PCE 3.0% y/y vs 3.3% expected

Prior was 3.3% Headline y/y 3.4% vs 3.7% expected (3.7% prior) Headline m/m +0.3% vs +0.4% expected (+0.2% prior) Core PCE (excluding food & energy): Core m/m +0.2% vs +0.3% expected Prior +0.2% Consumer spending and income for August: Personal income +0.2% vs +0.4% expected. Prior month +0.4% Personal spending +0.9% vs +0.8%…

US advance goods trade balance for August -$132.6 billion vs -$115.00 billion expected

Prior was -118.9 billion The US international trade deficit in goods widened to $132.6 billion in August, up $13.7 billion from $118.9 billion in July. The increase was driven primarily by a larger rise in imports than exports.

GDP, (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 2nd Quarter 2026; State PCE, 2025

Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.2 percent in the second quarter of 2026 (April, May, and June), according to the third estimate released today by the U. S.

Bitcoin could react to new 40M barrel US oil sale before a single barrel is delivered

DOE's reserve exchange takes bids through October 6, while August PCE arrives before any newly offered crude can be delivered.

US ADP national employment +90K vs +70K expected

Prior was +38K Construction +15K Manufacturing +17K Natural resources and mining -1K Financial activities -16K Professional and business services -11K Education and health services +55K Leisure and hospitality +22K Wages for all workers +3.2% vs +3.2% prior Job stayers +3.0% vs +3.0% prior Job changers +4.8% vs +4.7% prior This…

Michael Saylor says Strategy and Strive can grow together

Michael Saylor says Strategy and Strive can compete while growing Bitcoin-backed credit as both firms expand BTC and preferred-stock products.

The Pussycat Dolls review – Nicole Scherzinger’s star power dominates fraught reunion

Utilita Arena, Birmingham First announced in 2019 and now launching with just three of the original lineup, the Dolls whip up a whirlwind of hair-flipping and put on a decent spectacle The road to the Pussycat Dolls’ comeback tour has been fraught. Originally announced in 2019 with all but one of the group’s original members on…

FCA opens crypto authorization window ahead of 2027 UK regime

Crypto businesses should apply by Feb. 28, 2027, while existing money laundering registrations will not convert into FCA authorization.

‘So much uncertainty’: Michigan’s Arab American businesses navigate Trump’s Canada trade war

Arab communities on both sides of the border grapple with ongoing tensions as US-Canada relations continue to sour In Dearborn, Michigan, home to the largest community of Arab Americans in the US, one industry has risen above all others in recent years: Yemeni cafes. At the forefront is Qahwah House, a powerhouse in the…

Germany September preliminary CPI +3.3% vs +3.1% y/y expected

Prior +2.9% HICP +3.3% vs +3.2% y/y expected Prior +2.9% Core CPI Y/Y +2.4% vs +2.4% prior Germany's inflation rate accelerated to 3.3% y/y in September, according to preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), up from 2.9% in August. Consumer prices increased 0.6% m/m, compared with a 0.2% rise in August.

Two Google alumni raise $11.3M to back AI startups that enterprises will actually pay for

BAG Ventures announces close of a $11.3M Fund I to invest in all things AI.

Airbnb adds AI search, more social features

Airbnb is also launching new services such as meal delivery and laundry in select locations.

UK banks are Europe’s biggest coal financiers, report finds

Study says UK-based banks provided $8.3bn in coal financing in four years, with Barclays and HSBC leading rise UK banks are Europe’s biggest financial backers of the global coal industry, providing billions of pounds in funding for the climate-wrecking fossil fuel in the past four years, according to a report. The study found…

UK economic growth revised higher; diesel on brink of £2 a litre for first time – business live

UK cements its place as fastest-growing G7 country so far this year This morning’s upgrade to UK growth in April-June is a boost to Andy Burnham, analysts say, even though he didn’t take office until almost a month later. Chris Beauchamp , chief market analyst at IG , says: “Still on a post-speech high, the upgraded figure is…

Morning Minute: Robinhood Adds Perps, Weekend Stocks, and AI Traders

Robinhood is leaning deeper into crypto as they look to unlock their “everything app” vision.

30 Bitcoin miners detained in Malaysia electricity theft investigation

Malaysian police have detained two men and seized 30 Bitcoin mining machines after uncovering an operation in Seri Iskandar that allegedly used an illegal electricity connection.on. According to Perak Tengah district police chief Supt Hafezul Helmi Hamzah, the district’s Criminal…

Metaplanet directors defend CEO share plan after backlash

Metaplanet directors defended its executive share plan after a 41% cut, while questions remain over Simon Gerovich’s August share exercise.

CFTC Investigating Adam Kinzinger Over Kalshi Bets on His Own Pardon: Report

The former congressman says he made $823 on the trades, had no inside information, and had checked the platform's rules first.

investing Live European session wrap: Equities retreat as oil rebounds and bond yields stay elevated

Headlines: European stocks slip back as oil and bond yields edge higher from session lows Gold extends the recovery amid renewed US-Iran deal hopes and dovish Fed's Williams comments French inflation jumps in September as HICP rises to 3.4% German state CPI readings point to inflation climbing back above 3% in September Germany…

Start spreading the news… New York’s opera giveaway shows UK politicians how to be brave

New York’s mayor Mamdani is putting his political capital behind one of our greatest art forms with his pledge of Opera for All – and 70,000 free tickets to prove it Opera for All. It’s the credo of every opera house in the world, and each has its own ways and means of attracting new – and, crucially, younger – audiences.

Altcoin exchange deposit count jumps 160% in 2 weeks

CryptoQuant flagged potential selling pressure as deposit transactions and depositing addresses hit their highest counts since October 2025.

Coinbase just completed its US derivatives stack but its biggest bet still sits outside it

The new clearinghouse may clear fully collateralized derivatives; Coinbase's separate stock-futures proposal remains pending.

A stronger dollar is a weaker threat to bitcoin than traders think

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 30, 2026

Will Pump.fun price break $0.006 after 14% rally?

Pump.fun price is up about 14% as PUMP tests $0.006, with strong momentum and another $1.02 million token buyback supporting attention.

Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates

The move will be part of a major overhaul of the ecosystem for website authentication.

HYPE whales move to exchanges while a treasury keeps buying

A roughly $16 million exchange deposit and a separate $5.78 million sale have been combined into headlines about a $22 million whale dump. The distinction matters because Hyperliquid Strategies has been accumulating HYPE too.

AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, Tokyo court rules

Kenjiro Tsuda wins case against TikTok account in landmark Japanese verdict to protect publicity rights A court in Japan has ruled that the human voice has legal protection after a landmark case involving a well-known actor and a TikTok account that he claimed had cloned his “lustrous” baritone voice in its AI-generated…

Iranian singer’s 74 lashes for performing without a hijab ‘a form of torture’, say rights groups

Iranian court upholds sentence against 29-year-old star Parastoo Ahmadi and other musicians in crackdown on women flouting hijab law An Iranian court’s decision to uphold a sentence of 74 lashes against the popular singer Parastoo Ahmadi for performing without a hijab has sparked outrage among rights groups, who described it as…

McDonald's AI ‘Pricing Engine’ Gauges What Customers Will Pay for a Big Mac: Report

Machine-learning models set an 'optimal price' per item per restaurant, and have widened the gap between branches two miles apart.

Bitget hackers move $4 million into Zcash’s private pool, making funds harder to trace

Three transfers pushed about 15% of the stolen ZEC into Ironwood, where payments hide their senders, recipients and amounts.

The XRP treasury vote: What Evernorth shareholders are being asked to own

Armada Acquisition Corp. II shareholders meet on September 30 to decide whether to approve a merger built around an XRP treasury.

The SEC Is finally modernizing transfer-agent rules. Wall Street must not repeat the ‘paperwork crisis’

If ownership data is split across a token wrapper, a special-purpose vehicle (SPV), a broker’s internal ledger and a transfer agent's off-chain database, we are setting the stage for a Paperwork Crisis for the blockchain age, argues Fairmint’s Joris Delanoue.

A single market worth protecting: Getting the MiCA review right

As the European Commission’s MiCA review consultation closes, Europe must decide whether its crypto rulebook is protecting the market without making it too costly to build in.

Inside the company staking more than 5 million ETH

BitMine owns nearly 5% of Ethereum’s stated supply and has staked most of it. Its September filings invite a closer question than the size of one treasury: how much validator operation, withdrawal authority and economic reward sit inside the same…

OpenAI, Google and Meta pledge independent AI safety audits under voluntary White House deal

Six companies signed a safety pact covering hacking and biological threats, with no penalties or deadline for putting the checks in place.

Bitcoin’s bull score hit 90 but where did the demand go?

CryptoQuant’s trend gauge registered an emphatic reading just as its estimate of new spot demand deteriorated. The apparent contradiction tells a more useful story about who bought the breakout, who supplied the coins and why a strong trend can lose…

Sound and vision: Creators Olivier Calvert and Jose Luis Agreda on the art of animation

Greece's biggest International Animation Festival, Animasyros, is now firmly ranked among the top events of its kind in Europe. With a programme richer than ever, this year's festival showcased more than 280 films by established and emerging filmmakers from 50 different countries.

Bitget brings back USDT withdrawals after $387M hack

Bitget has restored BTC, ETH and USDT withdrawals after its $387.5M hack, with P2P and remaining services set to reopen Friday.

US Senator Blumenthal Calls Tether's USDT a 'Superhighway' for Iranian Sanctions Evasion

The Connecticut Senator's subcommittee released its report on Monday and referred the findings to Treasury and the Justice Department.

Metaplanet directors push back against shareholder fury over a controversial executive payout plan

Independent directors cite management’s financial risk and restructuring role, but leave questions about Gerovich’s exercised shares and MMXX Ventures unanswered.

Live updates: Bitcoin closing out best quarter since 2024, ether its best since 2021

Crypto prices rose early Wednesday after better-than-forecast inflation data, but gave up those gains as interest rates continued to surge.

Bitcoin ETFs stretch $3.1B inflow streak as Ether funds turn red

Ether ETFs shed $3 million Tuesday after seven days of inflows, following an $8 million outflow from Zcash funds at the start of the week.

Bitcoin stalls near $83,000 while lighter drops 17% on Robinhood perps plan

Bitcoin held near $83,000 as the 30-year Treasury yield topped 5.6%, while DeFi tokens reversed and lighter fell after Robinhood unveiled U. S.

Van Gogh goes on display before sale of ‘almost mythical’ private collection

Châtaigniers en fleurs, valued at $180m, to be auctioned along with 11 other works by likes of Cézanne and Monet For more than 50 years it was held in a private art collection with an “almost mythical status” that was likened to a miniature version of Paris’s Musée d’Orsay. But on Wednesday a painting by Vincent van Gogh…

Crypto hardware wallets compared for 2026

From touchscreen and QR-code devices to NFC cards and Bitcoin-only models, this guide compares hardware wallets by security, connectivity, usability and recovery options to help users choose the right fit.

SlowMist traces Bitget hack activity to Aug. 31 zero-day exploit

SlowMist identified malicious activity weeks before the Bitget theft, involving a zero-day vulnerability, two security products and a custom withdrawal tool.

Bitcoin’s $87,000 rally just flipped from short squeeze to long risk

Bitcoin’s newly confirmed bull market is already showing signs that the rally powering it may be losing momentum. Last week, the top digital asset climbed to an eight-month high near $87,400 after reclaiming a long-term technical threshold that CryptoQuant says marked the start of a fresh bullish phase.

A ‘freaked out’ US food industry is hitting back at Maha – with social media influencers

Cross-partisan support in Washington on issues like pesticides and food additives pose a threat to the industry’s bottom line Some of the biggest food and agriculture corporations in the US are funding a campaign that pays social media influencers to combat elements of Robert F Kennedy Jr’s Make America Healthy Again platform…

Bill Gates predicts AI will kill a billion people – but saying he’s been wrong before is quite the understatement | Arwa Mahdawi

He knows a thing or two about tech, but what to make of the views of a man who met Jeffrey Epstein 30 times and couldn’t see what a monster he was? The Bill Gates rehabilitation tour is in full swing.

Cotton Queen review – mystery, matriarchs and magic in pioneering Sudanese debut

Suzannah Mirghani’s first feature contains a powerful performance by Rabha Mohamed Mahmoud as a village’s elder woman and tackles the long shadow of British imperialism and women’s rights ‘I decide my past,” says a village matriarch in this intriguingly political and poetic drama from Suzannah Mirghani, making her feature debut…

A fake image of a Georgia mayor kissing a person went viral. Can US voters trust everything they see?

Deepfakes and misinformation driven by artificial intelligence have become a point of deep concern for legislators, advocates and the public An image of Bianca Motley Broom, the mayor of College Park, Georgia, kissing a man – who was not her husband – in a bar spread far and wide on Facebook. The fact that it’s fake is…

‘Beyond priceless’: how a halt to dredging saved the seas of Scotland’s Summer Isles

Fish and shellfish populations were falling rapidly as scallop dredgers devastated the seabed, but local activists and small-scale fishers battled hard to protect their coastline Inside a bothy overlooking the Summer Isles, in the north-west of Scotland, the lilting tones of a traditional Gaelic duo fill a room full of…

Will Ethereum price recover after ETF outflows?

Ethereum trades near $2,680 as ETF outflows, high Treasury yields and U. S.

Can Ethena price reach $2 by 2028?

Standard Chartered has initiated coverage of Ethena’s ENA token with a $2 price target for the end of 2028, putting the bank’s first published valuation at roughly eight times the token’s current market price. Standard Chartered Global Research said on…

Greggs announces plans to shut four UK factories that could cost 740 jobs

Bakery chain, whose sales are up 7.7%, says move is necessary to provide growth in ‘most cost-efficient manner’ Business live – latest updates Greggs has announced plans to close four of its factories, in a move that could result in 740 job losses over the next two and a half years. The bakery chain said it was consulting on…

Financial Policy Committee Record – September 2026

Our Financial Policy Committee (FPC) meets to identify risks to financial stability and agree policy actions aimed at safeguarding the resilience of the UK financial system.

Why is Pi Network price going up today?

Pi Network trades near $0.092 as $0.10 resistance holds, with Protocol 28 due Oct. 16 and RSI showing modest momentum improvement.

A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah

Valar Atomics wants to place over 450 reactors on more than 9,500 acres in Utah to power a huge data center project.

Italy September preliminary CPI +4.2% vs +3.8% y/y expected

Prior +3.3% HICP +4.1% vs +3.8% y/y expected Prior +3.2% Italy's preliminary September inflation data showed a significant acceleration in price pressures, with the consumer price index rising 4.2% y/y, up from 3.3% in August. On a monthly basis, CPI increased 0.7%.

Anthropic tokenized pre-IPO volume hits $643M, but liquidity test looms

Binance would shift the contract toward a public-stock index after a transition notice; SpaceX offers a measured but incomplete precedent.

Prosecco pratfalls and coffee catastrophes: Neets are missing out on formative first-job experiences | Isabel Brooks

Work in the hospitality industry made me who I am. Without it, young people are denied not only an income and a step on the career ladder, but important life skills Everyone remembers their first job.

The Swan contestants on the most sadistic reality show on TV: ‘Ultimately, we were just a job’

In a new documentary, film-maker Erin Lee Carr lifts the lid on the 2000s TV show that shocked America It was in 2003, while listening to country radio, that Kelly first heard the casting call: “Have you dreamed about plastic surgery but never thought you could afford it?” She immediately turned up the volume. The pitch…

The secret lives of men who read romance books: ‘My life is full of love, so I’m drawn to them’

It’s often assumed straight men are not interested in romantic fiction – but many are sharing their passion in forums online After a tiring day as a school maintenance worker, 28-year-old Paul loves nothing more than unwinding with a good romance novel – ideally one with a fantasy or horror element to it. He reads five or six a…

Super-rich UK energy and food magnates’ wealth skyrockets amid global crises

Analysis has shown the costs of daily essentials soaring in recent years, thanks in part to climate shocks, wars and geopolitical tensions François Perrodo is what is known in motorsport as a gentleman driver. In June, he raced at Le Mans, earning a podium place.

Renoir and Love review – ‘The happiest exhibition of the year! Et pourquoi pas?’

National Gallery, London Grab your straw boater – and revel in these light-as-souffle masterpieces that celebrate life’s pleasures, from picnics to dances to frolics in the bushes ‘They knew how to enjoy themselves,” David Hockney once told me, gleefully pointing out the cigarette and cigar butts littering the ground under…

The moment you've been waiting for: America's best student podcasts

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The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions

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One year after the end of the EV tax credit, is the future still electric?

Congress got rid of a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicle buyers. One year later, are people still buying EVs?

OpenAI seeks $30 billion in funding at whopping $1.4 trillion valuation after delaying IPO

The ChatGPT maker is pursuing fresh funding after delaying its public listing, while expanding its AI tools despite mounting safety concerns.

Missouri Williams and China Miéville among writers on ‘adventurous’ Goldsmiths shortlist

Six writers are in contention for the £10,000 books prize, which celebrates fiction that ‘breaks the mould or extends the possibilities of the novel form’ Missouri Williams, China Miéville and Polly Barton are among the writers shortlisted for this year’s Goldsmiths prize. The £10,000 award recognises fiction that “breaks the…

Winklevoss-owned Gemini switches Zcash software ahead of faster 25-second blocks

The new Zakura nodes caught up with the network in just over six hours in Gemini’s deployments. The crypto exchange’s previous software took close to a day.

OKX Bitcoin user holdings rise 4% in latest reserve report

OKX’s 47th proof-of-reserves report shows $27.4 billion in primary assets as user BTC, ETH and USDT balances increased from August.

How European investors can now buy bitcoin without taking on U. S. dollar risk

Asset management platform HANetf has listed ETCs in London, Frankfurt and Paris providing pound sterling and euro-hedged exposure to bitcoin.

Australia’s crypto licensing relief ends. What comes next?

Australia’s crypto firms have reached a Sept. 30 deadline to enter the country’s financial services licensing process before ASIC’s temporary no action protection expires.

German state CPI readings point to inflation climbing back above 3% in September

Well, the latest German state CPI readings are starting to paint a fairly clear picture ahead of the national report later today. The state readings released around the same time: Bavaria September CPI +3.2% vs +2.9% y/y prior Saxony September CPI +3.3% vs +2.9% y/y prior North Rhine Westphalia September CPI +3.3% vs +2.9% y/y…

Dèy by Edwidge Danticat review – motherhood and trauma in Miami

The first novel in over a decade from the acclaimed Haitian-American author lacks the power of earlier works Dèy, Edwidge Danticat’s first novel in over a decade, begins with a bang. Magnolia, the daughter of Haitian parents now shopping for a birthday present for her own daughter, hears gunfire, maybe bombs, in a Miami mall.

Rapture review – cult Spanish horror is a deeply strange cheese dream of cinemania

Pedro Almodóvar provides a vocal cameo and his style can be traced back to this influential film This cult supernatural mystery from 1979 is a deeply strange cheese dream of a film from Spain, in which almost the entire opening 10 minutes unfolds in a jittery quiet. There are some longueurs and some pop-eyed silent-movie acting…

Quarterly Schedule of Outright Purchases of Japanese Government Bonds (Competitive Auction Method) (October-December 2026)

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Quarterly Schedule of Outright Purchases of Japanese Government Bonds (Competitive Auction Method) (October-December 2026)”.

Poundland management in talks to lead bid that could save 11,000 jobs

Ex-Asda boss Andy Bond linked to plan, with buyout team understood to be negotiating with financial backer Poundland’s management team are in “advanced talks” to lead a bid for the ailing cut-price retailer that could save up to 11,000 jobs. The former Asda boss Andy Bond, who ran Poundland for a number of years from 2016 then…

Coinbase is bringing physical Pokémon card packs to its app

Coinbase has teased plans to let users open Pokémon trading card packs from their phones, with each pull backed by a physical card that can either remain in a vault or be shipped to its owner. Coinbase previewed the feature…

German labour market softens in September as autumn pickup fails to kick into gear

Germany September unemployment change 12k vs 1k expected Prior 4k Germany September unemployment rate 6.4% vs 6.4% expected Prior 6.4% The breakdown German unemployment rose significantly more than expected in September as the jobless figure grew by 12,000 to 3.01 million in seasonally adjusted terms. Despite that, the jobless…

Kalshi to end volume rewards amid $5B trade scrutiny

Kalshi plans to end its volume incentive program from Oct. 13 as disputed ETH perpetual trades face scrutiny and September volume hits a record.

Andy Burnham: UK could ‘go all the way’ by rejoining EU

PM says he is looking at all options and ministers will examine ‘what is doable’ and the ‘pros and cons’ UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has opened the door to the UK rejoining the EU, saying Britain could “go all the way”, as he prepares to reconsider Labour’s post-Brexit red lines. The prime minister used a…

Bitcoin could put the average ETF buyer back in losses this week

A 2.2% decline from Tuesday’s captured quote would reach Seyffart’s average holder cost estimate; yields and ETF flows will help show what follows.

What is USDAU? AllUnity launches MiCA compliant dollar stablecoin

AllUnity has launched its US dollar backed USDAU stablecoin across six blockchain networks as the regulated European issuer expands its business payment infrastructure into dollar settlement and stablecoin based foreign exchange. AllUnity said on Sept.

Doubters spur me on: why more women are taking up DIY

Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.

Tough decisions for Andy Burnham – take our quiz and guess the tracks he picked for each of England’s regions

At receptions at Labour conference, Burnham played a series of regionally specific tracks – but did he hit the right notes? Freshly minted as prime minister, Andy Burnham has been holding a series of reception events at Labour conference – soundtracked with regionally specific songs.

Binance Pay brings crypto spending to millions of PayPay merchants in Japan

Binance Pay has opened crypto payments to eligible overseas users at millions of PayPay supported merchant locations across Japan through the HIVEX payment network. Binance said on Sept.

Bitcoin bulls have one price level to defend

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I heard one thing loud and clear in Andy Burnham’s landmark speech: the left has won the arguments | Owen Jones

The PM’s stated trajectory is a rebuke to past Tory and Labour governments. The challenge now is to make his project progressive in word and deed As Andy Burnham delivered his conference speech to the Labour faithful yesterday, it was hard not to recall Jeremy Corbyn’s words after the party’s shattering 2019 election defeat.

Liquidity Indicators in the JGB Markets (August)

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European stablecoin issuer AllUnity launches USD stablecoin USDAU

AllUnity is launching USDAU, its fourth fiat-backed stablecoin, expanding a MiCA-regulated lineup that already covers the euro, Swiss franc and Swedish krona.

The birth of a painting: Artist Merike Estna on creating in public at the Venice Biennale

Estonia artist Merike Estna did something extremely unusual for the Venice Biennale, even by its own standards. Over the past five months, she created paintings live in front of daily visitors.

Why is Zcash price falling after its September rally?

Zcash price is testing $1,400 after losing $1,500, while RSI cools and one analyst watches the $1,170-$1,210 support zone.

French inflation jumps in September as HICP rises to 3.4%

France September preliminary CPI +3.0% vs +2.8% y/y expected Prior +2.4% France September preliminary HICP +3.4% vs +3.1% y/y expected Prior +2.6% The breakdown The pickup in French inflation was fairly broad, although energy remains the standout driver. Energy prices accelerated to +21.2% y/y from +16.7% in August, reflecting…

Bitcoin flashes a 90 Bull Score, but buyers are pulling back

Bitcoin’s Bull Score has climbed to 90 out of 100 after its latest rally, but weakening spot and futures demand has raised questions over whether BTC has enough buying support to resume its move higher. CryptoQuant’s Bull Score Index has…

Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to jump by £276 a year from January

Cap poised to rise by 16% to equivalent of £1,999 for dual-fuel bill, the biggest quarterly increase since January 2023 Business live – latest updates Household energy bills in Great Britain are predicted to reach almost £2,000 a year for the typical household from January as the impact of the Middle East war continues…

HSBC RedCoin stablecoin set for Hong Kong launch

HSBC has named its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin RedCoin, with a second-half 2026 launch planned through PayMe and its Hong Kong mobile app.

Germany retail sales rebound 1.3% in August after July slump

Germany August retail sales +1.3% vs +1.5% m/m expected Prior -3.4% The breakdown The rebound here is notable, even if it misses on forecasts by a little. It at least substantiates that the drop in July ties much to a heavy decline in petrol station sales, following the end of the fuel discount that was in effect during May and…

German import prices jump 1.0% in August as cost pressures build

Germany August import prices +1.0% vs +0.7% m/m expected Prior +0.2% Germany August import prices +8.3% vs +8.0% y/y expected Prior +6.8% The breakdown Import prices rose another 1.0% on the month in August, pushing the annual rate up sharply to 8.3% from 6.8%. This marks the strongest annual increase since December 2022.

UK Q2 GDP revised higher to 0.5% q/q from 0.4%

UK Q2 final GDP +0.5% vs +0.4% q/q prelim Prior (Q1) +0.6% UK Q2 final GDP +1.4% vs +1.2% y/y prelim Prior (Q1) +0.9% The breakdownIt is a mild revision higher to the initial estimate, reaffirming a more resilient UK economic picture in the second quarter. The services sector in particular held up relatively well, with output…

UK Q2 final GDP +0.5% vs +0.4% q/q prelim

UK Q2 final GDP +0.5% vs +0.4% q/q prelim Prior (Q1) +0.6% UK Q2 final GDP +1.4% vs +1.2% y/y prelim Prior (Q1) +0.9% The breakdown More to follow... What does the data measure?

Radioactive trees to fighting fish: the best of Photoworks festival 2026 – in pictures

There are origami cats, Ecuadorian midwives and painful images from the Ukraine war at this year’s event, all under the theme ‘Un/Stable: Lands, Anxieties, Dreams’

How Deep Is Your Love review – under the sea at Earth’s last frontier with the Psychedelic Elvis Worm

Film-maker Eleanor Mortimer accompanies a scientific expedition to the deep Pacific, where new creatures are abundant yet threatened by sea mining For the marine biologists in this whimsical eco-documentary, the answer is about 5000 metres down. In the lab, we watch them observing, describing, and classifying the…

‘Delays are always welcome’: 10 of the best railway station pubs in England

Converted from Victorian buffet bars, ticket offices and waiting rooms, these station pubs offer beautifully restored interiors, real ales and a slice of railway history No prizes for guessing what this pub used to be… The Old Ticket Office has high ceilings, walls painted shades of locomotive green and booths resembling…

On the Equality of All Things by Carlo Rovelli review – a physicist’s guide to life, the universe and everything

Near-mystical musings from a scientist who believes we are on the brink of a revolution in understanding ourselves Under the letter “B” in the index at the back of Carlo Rovelli’s latest book you will find Francis Bacon, bats, behaviourism, Henri Bergson, and the big bang. This intriguing little miscellany reflects the…

Robinhood unveils an AI that trades your money 24/7, and you carry all the risk

Robinhood users could soon get an AI agent that trades on their behalf, even at 2 a.m. But if a trade goes wrong, users' bear the risk, not Robinhood.

Kalshi in advanced talks to raise new funding at $40B valuation: Reuters

The prediction market was valued at $22 billion in a $1 billion funding round just four months ago, after doubling its valuation from December.

Robinhood plans 10x crypto perps for U. S. traders

Robinhood plans U. S.

XRP Ledger starts carrying fund records from Brazil operator overseeing $4 trillion

The regulated operator is mirroring ownership of selected investment funds on XRPL while keeping its existing database as the official record.

TV tonight: a new mismatched detective duo for crime drama fans

Richard Armitage’s smug scientist and Annabel Scholey’s frosty cop team up to solve a murder. Plus Martin Compston’s raucous cocktail sesh in Las Vegas.

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.

Illinois explains which crypto moves face 0.2% tax

Illinois draft rules explain how its 0.2% crypto tax could apply to stablecoins, DeFi, bridges and fee-based wallet transfers from 2027.

Andy Burnham wants to review the UK’s relationship with the EU. What are the options?

The PM said Brexit has ‘done more harm than good’ and wants an assessment before the next UK-EU summit Andy Burnham has said Brexit has “done more harm than good” and pledged to launch a major review of the UK’s relationship with the EU, opening the door to a potential referendum over rejoining the union. He said he would “lay…