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England v Ireland: third women’s cricket one-day international – live

Over-by-over updates from the ODI at New Road Sign up for The Spin newsletter | Mail Tanya 2nd over: England 10-0 (Bouchier 8, Dunkley 0) The retiring Kelly starts her final bowl for Ireland. Bouchier drives her gorgeously straight down the ground for four.

Premier League buildup to Arsenal v Chelsea, plus Everton v Manchester United and WSL – matchday live

Buildup, news and discussion before Sunday’s games This weekend’s fixtures | Mail us with your thoughts Dave Estherby gets in touch: “Not sure about the pile-on for Russell Martin - it takes a very select set of skills to make three teams in succession worse. Love to know the odds on him being the next Tottenham manager.”…

Brighton v Arsenal: Women’s Super League – live

Minute-by-minute updates from 12pm (BST) kick-off WSL transfer talking points | Email Rob Brighton Nnadozie, Rule, Hayes, Minami, Vanegas, Walti, Symonds, Seike, Kirby, Olislagers, Haley. Subs: Loeck, Heeps, George, Joramo, Rayner, Tvedten, Garcia, Peskett, Murphy.

Vitalik Buterin reveals Ethereum’s transaction redesign

Vitalik Buterin says separating transaction actions from dependencies could help Ethereum process checks in parallel and lower costs.

Strategy and Robinhood now lead a $4.5 billion large-cap ETF that was not built for crypto

Their 6.01% combined weight shows how crypto-linked volatility can reach a generalist stock portfolio.

McColgan wins London Big Half after five months out

Britain's Eilish McColgan returns to competitive action after five months out with a fractured foot to win the London Big Half for a fourth time.

WSL LIVE on Sky! Brighton vs Arsenal headlines early kick-offs

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Burnham talks of radical change, but Treasury mood music says otherwise

Bond market volatility means John Healey will have to take tough decisions, soon, if he wants to meet spending pledges In John Healey’s bright Treasury office, overlooking St James’s Park, the artwork has not changed since his predecessor, Rachel Reeves, selected a row of Bridget Riley prints in her feminist rehang . Judging by…

Dollar stablecoins can weaken local currencies, BOK finds

Bank of Korea researchers found direct fiat-stablecoin trading can transmit crypto demand into FX markets and pressure local currencies.

Bouchier departs after England make strong start to ODI vs Ireland LIVE!

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Scorecard: England vs Ireland, third women's ODI

Latest score from the third and final one-day international between England and Ireland in Worcester. Watch on Sky Sports Cricket.

‘When there’s joy, there’s room for hope’: Eberechi Eze, Leona Lewis, and Yinka Ilori in conversation with Ezra Collective

Bandleader Femi Koleoso brings together the England and Arsenal star, the musician and the artist to discuss adversity, creativity and Black British culture • ‘On the other side of pain there can be renewal’: Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso on reasons to hold onto hope • ‘Like painting with light’: photographer Temi Adegbayibi…

Stablecoins could enter M1 or M2, Fed study says

Federal Reserve researchers say payment stablecoins could fit within M1 or M2, but reporting and double-counting questions remain.

Polymarket signs LeBron James for football campaign

LeBron James teased a Polymarket partnership expected to begin with American football, but neither party has disclosed the commercial terms.

The Americans still playing at the US Open

The second week of the US Open is upon us. And there are 10 Americans left in the draw.

Naomi Osaka looks formidable again -- can she upset AO champion Elena Rybakina?

Though Naomi Osaka struggled at times Saturday night, she can defy the odds against Elena Rybakina on Monday. Here's how.

Arbitrum co-founder defends Robinhood’s 90% fee share

Arbitrum and Solana co-founders disputed Robinhood Chain’s fee model after the network retained about 90% of its latest revenue.

Uniswap V4 leads tokenized stocks with $59M TVL

Uniswap V4 leads DeFi venues with $59.1 million in tokenized stock deposits, as total category TVL reaches approximately $192.6 million.

‘The engine’s on fire’: Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney reroutes after flames seen by passengers

Passenger recalls seeing cabin lights flicker and ‘a lot of screaming’ after suspected engine issue Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Liza-Jayne Loch was returning home from a business trip to New Zealand when her Qantas flight ran into trouble. The plane was climbing above the scenic South Island’s…

Hyperliquid burns $830K in HYPE near record high

Hyperliquid bought and burned 9,730 HYPE worth about $830,000, lifting cumulative burns to 48.42 million tokens as HYPE traded near $86.

Binance launches PONS and Hajimi perpetual futures

Binance launched PONS and Hajimi perpetual futures after sharp price rallies, although its announcement gives conflicting PONS leverage limits.

Did Michigan deserve that last second? We welcome college football back with all the absurdity it brings

CFB Week 1 takeaways: Michigan gets a gift, LSU looks title-ready, and UMass wins!

Taylor ecstatic with Croke Park swansong

Katie Taylor acclaimed becoming a three-time undisputed world champion in her farewell fight at Croke Park as the most special moment of her decorated career.

From power laws to AI networks, why complex Bitcoin price models memorize market noise

Bitcoin price forecasting has accumulated an unusually colorful collection of methods. You have basic scarcity models that convert the halving schedule into a price, and run-of-the-mill on-chain models that turn address or transaction activity into value.

‘It was tough to be Jonah Lomu’: new film sheds light on late All Blacks hero

New Zealand great made his name at 1995 Rugby World Cup but rapid rise to fame took a toll as his health worsened Making a film about Jonah Lomu’s life was never going to thrill everyone. The big man’s widow, Nadene, took legal action in an unsuccessful attempt to block the project and declined to be involved.

Online bookies accused of UK privacy breaches with use of cookie banners

Most gambling websites nudge users towards accepting tracking data and harvest it before consent is given, study shows Online bookmakers and casinos have been accused of widespread non-compliance of information privacy requirements, including “data surveillance” of customers, according to a study. Nearly nine out of 10 (86%)…

England losing tennis courts as number of padel facilities rises exponentially

Country loses 200 tennis courts in three years, but they still outnumber padel facilities by a factor of 11 to one England has lost almost 200 tennis courts in three years as padel facilities have grown nearly sixfold. Guardian analysis of Sport England data found that the country has lost 183 tennis courts since 2023 – the…

Ripple Swell adds former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan will join Ripple Swell’s Institutional Summit, opening the three-day New York conference on Oct. 27.

Volcanic ash cloud halts flights at five Indonesian airports, including Jakarta’s

Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts 301 flights, affects fishing and some school activities Indonesia halted operations at five airports on Sunday, including its main international airport, suspending hundreds of flights, because of an ash cloud from the Anak Krakatau volcano. Saturday’s eruption, which produced lava and booming…

CZ says YZi Labs’ crypto winter bets may outperform

CZ believes YZi Labs’ recent crypto winter investments could become top performers, though the firm has disclosed no returns data.

'I've never seen it like this': Welcome to the Lane Kiffin Show

Amid controversy and surrounded by celebrities, Kiffin's debut a smashing success.

Taylor's place among greats set in stone after extraordinary swansong

Fairytale endings in boxing are a rarity, but Irish icon Katie Taylor sails off into the sunset after the most perfect of farewells at Dublin's towering Croke Park.

U-M gets extra second, stuns WMU on Hail Mary

Michigan got a second chance at a Hail Mary and connected in a 13-12 stunner over Western Michigan on Saturday, after which the Big Ten confirmed that officials correctly added time back on the clock to give the Wolverines another shot.

Drama, delay doesn't dampen Kiffin's LSU debut

Arizona State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt and Wisconsin transfer running back Dilin Jones combined for four rushing touchdowns in their new uniforms, and LSU ended a week of off-the-field drama with an easy 51-10 victory over Clemson on Saturday.

Vikes' Smith agrees to deal, back for 15th season

Vikings safety Harrison Smith is returning for a 15th season, with sources telling NFL Network he reached a one-year deal worth $12.25 million.

No. 2 Oregon gets 'wake-up call,' survives Boise

No. 2 Oregon overcame a slow start to down Boise State in the season opener Saturday, prompting Ducks coach Dan Lanning to call the performance a "wake-up call.''

Cards, Rockies tilt caps in protest of ump's edict

Players from St. Louis and Colorado tilted their caps Saturday night in apparent protest of umpire Doug Eddings, one day after he instructed Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat.

Hammond's offseason of intrigue ends in TTU win

Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond endured injury and an offseason of intrigue, waiting to find out if he'd be the starter for the Red Raiders, but the drama ended Saturday night when he led his team to a 33-10 season-opening win over Abilene Christian.

Florida revives 'gator bait' cheer 6 years after ban

Florida's "gator bait" cheer, banned in 2020 over concerns about possible racial undertones, returned to the Swamp early in the first quarter of Saturday's season opener against Florida Atlantic.

Cavan Sullivan, 16, breaks Freddy Adu's MLS mark

Philadelphia Union teenage star Cavan Sullivan scored in a third successive MLS game and in the process broke a record set by one-time U. S.

✍️ Ultimate Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet

All the names we've been talking about in a printable cheat sheet for your fantasy football draft.

The student loan scam looking to dupe already anxious students

Scammers hope to siphon off some of the £2.6bn in student maintenance funds paid out each September You are about to start university and can’t wait but then you receive a worrying text message. It is a few days before the first student loan payment is due to land in your account and apparently someone has tried to alter your…

Exhibition celebrates legacy of 80-year-old Hungarian painter Sándor Pinczehelyi in Pécs

The exhibition showcasing the work of Hungarian painter Sándor Pinczehelyi in Pécs is open to visitors until 8 November 2026 at the M21 Gallery in the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter.

Van Dam: Europe Junior Solheim Cup team will fight to last putt to win

Team Europe's PING Junior Solheim Cup captain Anne Van Dam believes her side have a very good chance of winning back the trophy from Team USA at Bernardus Golf this week, adding her players will "fight to the last putt" to secure victory.

Katie Taylor beats Flora Pili to retire as undisputed champ -- as it happened

Katie Taylor brought the curtain down on her boxing career with a near flawless performance on an emotional night at Croke Park to beat Flora Pili and become undisputed junior welterweight champion.

'I don't really want to talk' - Fritz and Cobolli shocked as seeds tumble

Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli lose in the third round as six top-10 seeds are knocked out of the men's singles in the first week at the US Open.

‘Britain’s Yellowstone’: restoration project aims to take the greed out of land acquisition

Investors in Emblehope Moor will get their financial returns – and then it will be given to community or charity owners It is difficult to find the most remote place in England. There is no public transport, no roads and no sign of any human habitation.

‘The first half of my 20s was hell’: Maisie Williams on her tough childhood and why she’s been having more fun since Game of Thrones

After her role in the fantasy series, the actor felt lost. Now she’s getting relationship advice from Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, and following a Sex and the City star’s mantra: never be anywhere you aren’t enjoying yourself Maisie Williams has dabbled in witchcraft exactly once.

Travellers to EU face renewed queues as border-check flexibility rules expire

Sources indicate some members states will not enforce EES biometric controls after 6 September deadline What are the new EU border checks and how will they affect your holiday? Travellers to the EU could face renewed border queues as flexibility measures for the bloc’s entry-exit system officially come to an end – although…

Daryz, Gstaad and Opera Ballo feature on stellar Arc Trials Day

Daryz, Gstaad, Opera Ballo and Benvenuto Cellini all line up on an outstanding Arc Trials Day from ParisLongchamp on Sunday.

Bryce Underwood delivers stunning TD on Hail Mary in Michigan's comeback win

College football is back. Indiana's new stars shined, new coaches got their debut wins and Oregon had a battle with Boise State.

Champion Seahawks ready to 'run it forward' in '26

Months after winning the Super Bowl over the New England Patriots, the Seattle Seahawks spoke Saturday about being ready to "play some new football" and to keep "searching for ways to make what we do better," as Week 1 approaches.

WVU retires record-setting QB White's No. 5 jersey

Pat White's record-setting career at West Virginia two decades ago came full circle when the school retired his No. 5 jersey.

Dodgers hold Ohtani out of lineup 3rd straight day

Shohei Ohtani, who expressed soreness in his neck and along his right arm in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, is out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for a third straight game Saturday, but he has not yet been placed on the injured list.

Ohio State rolls, set for 'monster game' at Texas

Ohio State coach Ryan Day said the top-ranked Buckeyes were already focused on next week's game vs. Texas moments after Saturday's season-opening 56-3 win over Ball State.

Osaka takes care of business while Jovic ends Eala Mania in US Open thriller

Naomi Osaka stepped on court in another new look and eventually took care of business against Elise Mertens in a tense three-set victory to reach the fourth round of the US Open.

Gauff wins but mixed fortunes for home hopes at US Open

Coco Gauff reaches the US Open fourth round but last year's finalist Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys go out on a mixed day for home hopes.

'Sky's the limit' for Bama's Russell after debut win

Keelon Russell accounted for 335 yards and a touchdown as No. 13 Alabama opened the season with a 48-10 victory over East Carolina on Saturday.

Fritz squanders 2-set lead, ousted from US Open

No. 9 seed Taylor Fritz blew a two-set lead at the US Open and went out in a shocker with a 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 loss at the hands of No.

Argentina 28-28 Australia: rugby union second Test – as it happened

Australia secure series win in Argentina for first time in history after an eight-try slugfest ends in a draw It’s not a packed house unfortunately. Perhaps its economic reasons, perhaps it’s a sign of the sport’s popularity, or perhaps it’s because Australia aren’t a major draw.

'One of the best' - boxing world reacts to Taylor's farewell win

Some of the biggest names in women's boxing pay tribute to Katie Taylor after the Irish great ended her career with victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park.

Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption

Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

Watch: Match of the Day

Highlights of eight Premier League matches, including Hull City v Aston Villa.

Wakefield edge Warrington 25-18

Highlights from the Super League clash between Wakefield and Warrington.

York end four-game losing run with Catalans win

York Knights ended a four-match Super League losing run with a 28-16 victory over Catalans Dragons in Perpignan.

Mad hatter: Cards manager tossed after cap flap

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol was ejected from Friday's win shortly after St. Louis rookie reliever Hancel Rincon, who was making his major league debut, was told to straighten his hat.

Yanks place Grisham on IL with hamstring strain

The Yankees placed center fielder Trent Grisham on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Saturday.

Bayern suffer 1st Bundesliga shutout in 18 months

Bayern Munich failed to score in the Bundesliga for the first time in more than 18 months as they were held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Schalke.

Tears, blood and triumph - Taylor's iconic career in pictures

As Katie Taylor hangs up her gloves, BBC Sport picks the best pictures of her career.

Richard Osman lets slip Celebrity Traitors season 2 launch date

Presenter reveals ‘absolutely embargoed’ start date during live podcast, and describes new series as ‘quite intense’ The TV presenter Richard Osman has appeared to accidentally reveal the launch date for series 2 of The Celebrity Traitors. During a live edition of The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, which he hosts with the…

Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publications to sue OpenAI and Microsoft

Two more news organizations are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over the supposed use of their journalism to train AI.

Jones stuns Trump to set up final against Selby

Jak Jones earns a surprise win against Judd Trump at the British Open, and will face Mark Selby in the final.

Fans boo as MVP wins in underwhelming UFC farewell

Michael 'Venom' Page's last fight on his UFC contract ends in an underwhelming win against Nursulton Ruziboev amid booing fans in Paris.

Ministers plan to slash paperwork rules for small UK businesses

Business secretary looks to simplify corporate reporting rules and exempt some SMEs from certain form-filling The amount of paperwork businesses are required to regularly carry out could be slashed, the business secretary has announced. Jonathan Reynolds said he plans to simplify corporate reporting rules and exempt some small…

Taylor crowns illustrious career in stylish Croke Park triumph

Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.

‘I ended my career on top’: Katie Taylor bows out from boxing as undisputed champion

Irish fans dazzled by showcase of skills in huge points win Scorecards read 110-90, 110-90 and 98-91 in her favour Katie Taylor signed off her storied career in style by outclassing Flora Pili on points as an 80,000 crowd at Croke Park celebrated her fairytale farewell. With the gaze of Ireland upon her, the country’s great…

London Paddington fire causes rail chaos as Heathrow trains cancelled

Blaze causes electricity supply failure and disruption of services to airport and Reading Hundreds of passengers were evacuated from a train, and services to Heathrow airport were cancelled, after a fire near tracks in the London Paddington area caused major disruptions to London’s rail network. The fire caused an electricity…

Humphries beats Greaves as Littler also wins

Luke Humphries and Luke Littler came through their second round matches to progress at the Czech Open on the European Tour.

Zheng goes from 5-0 and match point down to victory

Zheng Qinwen fights back from 5-0 down in the deciding set and stares down match point to stun American 22nd seed Madison Keys.

De Zerbi: Winless Spurs making 'wrong' decisions

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi is not concerned despite his side limping to a third successive Premier League game without a goal.

Zheng, Potapova spring pair of US Open upsets

Zheng Qinwen rallied past Madison Keys and Anastasia Potapova ousted Amanda Anisimova in a pair of high-profile upsets on Saturday at the US Open.

Tressel enshrined in Ohio State's ring of honor

Jim Tressel, who coached Ohio State to the 2002 national championship, was enshrined into the Buckeyes' ring of honor on Saturday.

How Man Utd plan to compete at top with big-spending rivals

Manager Michael Carrick and chief executive Omar Berrada are united in their viewthat Manchester United can be successful despite the club's relatively low summer spending.

Be boring? Lane Kiffin is anything but as he enters a new era at LSU

Kiffin chose LSU as the path of least resistance to win a title. Anything short of that will bring a legion of critics.

Taylor dominates Pili in final fight of career at Croke Park

Katie Taylor bid an emotional farewell to boxing as the Irish icon dominated Flora Pili in the final fight of her storied career at a packed out Croke Park on Saturday.

Thousands of jobs to be cut at Jaguar Land Rover after slump in profits

As many as 4,000 positions could go over two years after cyber-attack and US tariffs take toll Thousands of workers at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will be offered redundancies after Britain’s largest car manufacturer had its revenues slashed by falling sales, a cyber-attack and Donald Trump’s tariffs. JLR informed workers and their…

Francisco Cerundolo roars back from brink to stun home hope Taylor Fritz at US Open

Argentinian beats No 9 seed 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 Fritz had three break points for chance to serve for match As his last, desperate backhand soared far past the baseline inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, Taylor Fritz instantly held his face in his hands, unable to hide the agony of squandering such a great opportunity. For much of…

'We've got one hand on it!' - Partington on Super League title chances

Oliver Partington speaks after Wigan Warriors' huge win over Leeds Rhinos in their pursuit to win the League Leaders' Shield.

Wigan show Leeds the difference between Champions and challengers

Under Brad Arthur, Leeds Rhinos have shown glimpses of being the force they once were. They have shown glimpses of being a side in contention for trophies once again.

US Open tennis: Gauff in action after Swiatek wins; Cobolli, Fritz and Keys tumble out – live

Potopova sends Anisimova out at Flushing Meadows You can mail Katy and follow us on TikTok and Bluesky Last night Serena and Venus Williams – with their combined age of 456 - blew a five-point lead in the deciding tie-break as their return to the grand slam doubles stage ended in defeat , 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (7) against Chan…

Wigan crush Leeds to move closer to winning shield

Wigan Warriors move within touching distance of winning the League Leaders' Shield after a superb victory at closest rivals Leeds Rhinos.

Hunt 'not afraid of anyone' after second podium in two days

Amy Hunt says she is "on the up" and "not afraid of anyone" after finishing second in the 100m at the Diamond League final in Brussels.

Swansea miss chance to go three points clear with Wrexham draw

Championship leaders Swansea and visitors Wrexham fought out a 0-0 draw in a passionate all-Welsh affair.

Bayern suffer rare shutout with Schalke draw

Bayern Munich suffered their first setback of the new season when they were held to a goalless draw by newly-promoted Schalke.

Gasly stuns at Monza again with first-ever pole

Alpine's Pierre Gasly has taken pole position in a sensational qualifying for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.

Seven points from three games - are Hull on track to avoid relegation?

It might be too early to settle survival talk, but newly promoted Hull City have given themselves the perfect platform to build on in the Premier League.

Wigan thrash Leeds to take control of Shield race

Wigan Warriors thrashed Leeds Rhinos 40-8 at Headingley to move two points clear at the top of Super League with one regular-season game remaining.

Allen fight ends in bizarre fashion as Carty falls through ropes in round one

Dave Allen's heavyweight clash with Thomas Carty at Croke Park ended in a bizarre no contest after the Irish favourite fell out of the ring during the first round.

Celtic come from behind at St Mirren to maintain winning start

Celtic came from behind to hold onto their winning start to their Scottish Premiership title defence as St Mirren suffered their first defeat of the season.

Boxer Thomas Carty falls out of ring after 92 seconds in bizarre no-contest

Bout on Katie Taylor’s final undercard ends abruptly Dave Allen baffled as opponent receives oxygen ringside Dave Allen’s heavyweight clash with Thomas Carty at Croke Park ended in a bizarre no contest after the Irish favourite fell out of the ring in the first round. The chief support for Katie Taylor’s final fight before…

Could THAT be the try that wins Wigan the League Leaders’ Shield?!

Bevan French chases down Harry Smith’s grubber to score a brilliant try from seemingly nothing and put Wigan Warriors firmly in control against Leeds Rhinos.

Wigan close in on domestic double with statement win over Leeds

Wigan Warriors moved within one win of a domestic double after defeating Leeds Rhinos 40-8 in a battle of Super League's top two.

Liverpool may make January move for Sarr - Sunday's gossip

Liverpool may make another move for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr in January and Tottenham's Richarlison may look for a Saudi switch.

The Box review – no one knows what’s going on here … least of all Gary Lineker

In this bizarre new gameshow, you will encounter John Bercow doing topless karaoke while tossing glitter at pensioners and Joey Essex pounding on the walls of a shipping container. Why?

Fashion, form and the beach: the photography of Max Dupain – in pictures

Photographer Max Dupain’s diverse and creative output helped shape Australia’s visual identity in the mid to late 20th century. A major retrospective, Definitive Dupain , runs at the State Library of New South Wales until July 2027 • Sydney Dance Company’s 40 years at the Wharf – in pictures

Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria’s election. But who is behind them?

A machete-wielding robber, a ‘tsunami of debt’ … campaigns echoing opposition talking points outspend major parties Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man clad in a balaclava and brandishing a machete terrorises a worker at a petrol station…

An algorithm off switch isn’t enough. Big tech needs a duty of care over addictive designs | Zoe Daniel

As AI advances minute by minute and governments grapple with new developments they don’t know how to manage, holding big tech accountable becomes even more urgent A digital duty of care is about a lot more than opting out of “the algorithm”. And after the simplistic and at best patchy exercise of the under-16s social media ban…

Greatest boxing atmosphere ever? Croke Park says goodbye to icon Taylor

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Greatest boxing atmosphere ever? Croke Park says goodbye to icon Taylor”.

Black-clad protesters in balaclavas block road at port of Dover in Kent

Port authorities say access roads ‘free flowing’ again after large group forces road closures in both directions Dozens of people dressed in black and wearing balaclavas blocked the road at the port of Dover in Kent, forcing closures in both directions on Saturday morning. Kent police said they were were in attendance and…

Ingebrigtsen sorry for calling 1500m rivals ‘losers’ but maintains Hocker ‘acted cowardly’

Fiery Diamond League comments partially walked back On Hocker: ‘Cole and I talked it through after the race’ The double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen has issued a part-apology for calling his rivals “losers” and a “bunch of cowards” after a spicy men’s 1500m Diamond League final on Friday. However, Ingebrigtsen has…

Hikers rescued after using Google Gemini for planning

The sheriff’s office said the hikers “were advised by Gemini to bring far less food and water than their group required."

Le Fee penalty saves point for Sunderland at Brentford

Enzo le Fee scored a late penalty to rescue a point for Sunderland in a hard-fought draw with Brentford.

Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger review – mammoth tour movie brings the joy and poignancy of reunion

The Gallagher brothers’ comeback concerts are given the full fan-worship treatment, but it’s impossible to begrudge the euphoria they have created “Hello … hello … It’s good to be back.” With these words – and the unfortunate possibility of a royalty payment to a certain disgraced ex-pop star – this highly enjoyable fan-worship…

Gauff progresses at US Open, compatriots Fritz, Anisimova, Keys knocked out

Coco Gauff ensured the watching American public had something to cheer at the US Open as she progressed to the fourth round on a day when Taylor Fritz, Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys suffered shock defeats.

York run in five tries for dream win over Catalans

York Knights go 10th in Super League as they run in five tries to beat Catalans Dragons in Perpignan.

Police seize £200k Lamborghini under tightened antisocial driving laws

Officers seize supercar in Southend after reports of it being driven at up to twice speed limit Police have seized a Lamborghini potentially worth more than £200,000 under tightened laws introduced to crack down on dangerous driving. Essex police confiscated the Lamborghini Huracan on Saturday afternoon after receiving reports…

Users exposed by Trezor breach grows sixfold after supposedly deleted shipping logs are found

The larger disclosure implies roughly 80,689 affected customers, though no combined total or row-level overlap check is public.

OpenAI confirms ‘wiki incident,’ says it’s ‘working on a framework’ for more disclosure

OpenAI acknowledged its role in a recently reported incident where AI agents took over a German wiki forum.

Timing the bitcoin market is exciting but nearly impossible. Here's why

A historical analysis of bitcoin price performance from 2010 through 2026 demonstrates that the vast majority of the asset's annual returns occur during a tiny fraction of the calendar year.

Ancient Bitcoin Wallet That Turned $120 Into $3 Million Wakes Up

At least four more decade-old wallets moved a combined $15.7 million between Aug. 29 and Sept.

DAOs are forcing crypto protocols to choose between code and emergency brakes

Compound is a crypto lending protocol governed by holders who delegate their COMP tokens, a setup known as a decentralized autonomous organization, or DAO. It works like an online republic, with token holders debating proposals, voting, and letting software carry out the result.

Clucky’s new alarm app wakes you up with a crowing rooster

Clucky's new alarm app has an option where users are woken up to the sound of a rooster. They then complete a mission to turn it off.

Fed stablecoin research exposes how the same dollar could count twice in M1 or M2

Their staff note makes classification possible in theory, while reserve overlap and offshore circulation block a clean liquidity measure.

Dollar-backed stablecoins can push local currencies lower, Bank of Korea study finds

Buying pressure in Binance-paired currencies correlates with local currency depreciation as market makers balance positions.

'Wait Wait' for September 5, 2026: Live in Ohio with Maggie Smith!

This week, Wait Wait is live in Huber Heights, Ohio with host Peter Sagal, special guest Maggie Smith and panelists Annie Rauwerda, Mo Rocca, and Shane Torres

What Is Robinhood Chain? The Ethereum Layer-2 Network for Tokenized Stocks and Meme Coins

Robinhood Chain is an Ethereum layer-2 network built with Arbitrum technology for tokenized assets, crypto apps, and on-chain financial products.

Solana’s plan to cut account deposits by 90% could weaken a reason to hold SOL

Only the first cut is live; the full plan would require tenfold persistent account state to preserve the old minimum SOL reserves.

Tesla’s Cybercab has been deployed, and it’s already under investigation

The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards.

Update Your Browser: Google Patches Chrome Flaw Hackers Were Already Using

The update fixes a high-severity flaw in Chrome’s V8 engine, but Google has not revealed who is using it or whom they targeted.

Catastrophic dangers await Burnham’s push for English devolution | Phillip Inman

Like France, the UK has always been centralised – and imposing a new political structure brings huge risks Devolution in England is going to be messy and slow, and brings with it huge risks that Andy Burnham ignores at his peril. The prime minister’s devolution push will be messy because Whitehall’s ingrained anxiety about…

Oura is going public, but these smart ring companies are coming for its crown

While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, a growing number of rivals are now racing to dethrone it by trying all sorts of approaches to get an edge over it.

Robert Pattinson says he had ‘twice as much time’ after birth of first child

Actor says of busy 2026 in which he has had several big roles: ‘Once you start spinning plates, it gets quite addictive’ Robert Pattinson has talked about the “addictive” nature of working on several films simultaneously, having starred in several of this year’s most highly anticipated productions, despite recently becoming a…

‘The chancellor is in a bind’: is No 11 at odds with Burnham’s big vision?

MPs applaud PM’s ambition and optimism but John Healey has yet to show he can match leader’s radical perspective Until now, Andy Burnham has been a lucky prime minister. In office for just over six weeks, no major domestic crisis derailed his plans over the summer, Reform has been on the back foot , and he arrived back at…

Cut the cameras: Flock surveillance cameras spur rare bipartisan backlash

Politicians on the right and left are pushing back against Flock as more Americans voice opposition to the tech Growing factions from both sides of the political aisle in the US are pushing back against surveillance cameras made by a single company, a rare response in a sharply divided country with a president pushing an…

Zcash breaks $1,000 as its spot ETF crosses $400 million in assets

Zcash broke above $1,000 on Sept. 4, pushing the asset value of Grayscale’s recently listed ZCSH ETF past $400 million less than two weeks after its debut.

Jaguar Land Rover confirms planned job cuts

The firm says it needs to save about £1.7bn over the next two years.

Fed sends a key signal: XRP could be poised for a new rally, with holders earning up to $7,000 a day

Since the start of September, the cryptocurrency market has once again been influenced by macroeconomic news from the Federal Reserve. On Sep.

How to learn about the XRPPower intelligent automated trading solution and earn $1,000 in passive daily returns by holding XRP

With the continuous development of artificial intelligence and digital asset technology, more and more XRP holders are paying attention to automated trading and intelligent asset services. Rather than waiting for market price changes, some users hope to leverage AI data…

AI Just Solved a 350-Year-Old Math Problem By Writing the Longest Proof Ever

Anthropic says Claude spent 11 days turning Fermat's Last Theorem into 13 million lines of code a computer can check itself, no human trust required

‘I don’t like the term neurodivergence – it sounds like political correctness’: Werner Herzog on fans, fanaticism and baby foxes

The Bavarian auteur talks directing Kate and Rooney Mara in Bucking Fastard and his popularity on Instagram In outsider visionaries such as Aguirre, Fitzcarraldo or Timothy Treadwell, renegade German director Werner Herzog has created some of cinema’s most memorable monomaniacs – characters singularly obsessed with finding…

Deal or no deal? How to know if the retail price is right

As the government prepares to crack down on ‘phoney bargains’ we ask experts about what exactly constitutes a genuine price reduction When is a sale not a sale? Online and on the high street, some shops just always seem to be selling at a discount.

How the “buy, borrow, die” tax trade is quietly loading DeFi pools with hidden credit risk

Imagine someone who bought ETH for $1,000, watched it climb to $4,000, and now wants to cash out $1,000. Selling one-quarter of the ETH would provide the cash, but it would also realize a $750 gain under US tax treatment of digital assets held for investment.

British investor thought he lost $2,000 in bitcoin in 2012. He just recovered $4.5 million

CEL Solicitors says it has identified a wallet holding more than 5,500 BTC linked to former Intersango users.

Jay-Z 30 tour review – the sheer profusion of nailed-on classics is dizzying

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London Even though Beyoncé rumours prove unfounded, there are plenty of guests, from Idris Elba to Lauryn Hill – but this show doesn’t need cameos to lift it Jay-Z’s first solo tour in nine years bills itself as a celebration: it marks the 30th anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt. But it…

Router Protocol to shut down, burn 303M ROUTE tokens

Router Protocol has announced that it will end more than four years of cross-chain development, close all operations by Sept. 30, 2026, and permanently burn 303,333,198 ROUTE tokens held in its treasury.

British actor Bill Nighy on season 2 of his 'Ill-Advised' podcast

British actor Bill Nighy's podcast, "ill-advised," billed as a "refuge for the clumsy and the awkward" kicks off its second season this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Nighy about it.

Vesu oracle incident triggers $3M in liquidations

Starknet lending protocol Vesu has reported that a faulty Pragma price feed triggered the abnormal liquidation of 47 positions holding $3 million in collateral on Sept. 4.

John Healey warns of tough first budget as Middle East war puts pressure on economy

Chancellor says he wants to ensure country has ‘buffer’ against uncertainty as global bond yields hit 18-year high The chancellor has indicated that the UK will face a tough budget next month due to Trump’s war in the Middle East. In an interview with the Financial Times , John Healey said the conflict in Iran would probably…

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.

Kardashian curves: M&S launches £28 bodysuit with exaggerated hip padding

The ‘hip boost’ aims to create hourglass silhouette, much like Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand’s padded shorts For decades shapewear has been used to compress and cinch. But now there is a sub-genre emerging.

A Brazilian documentary taught me the healing power of music

Favela Rising showed me how a grassroots movement can change the lives of young people. Its ethos is baked into the youth charity I work for – and where two of Ezra Collective met • ‘Like painting with light’: photographer Temi Adegbayibi on capturing the energy of music I grew up in Great Yarmouth listening to classical music…

If you prefer puzzles to doomscrolling, here are 5 great games to check out

NPR's Linda Holmes is a daily puzzle devotee. She recommends games that will test your knowledge of geography, history, and even the most obscure corners of Wikipedia.

40 years later, 'The Baby-Sitters Club' is still helping readers see themselves

Ann M. Martin's beloved series has influenced generations of readers.

Bitcoin OG activity doubles as 1,500 BTC moves

Bitcoin holders whose coins have remained dormant for more than five years have doubled their spending activity since May, pushing the cohort’s 90-day average to about 1,500 BTC. Bitcoin OG activity doubles from May levels CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost reported that…

Poland upholds crypto bill veto as Zondacrypto scandal widens

Polish lawmakers failed to overturn a presidential veto of crypto legislation as the Zondacrypto investigation expands and its Estonian operator enters bankruptcy.

Bitcoin price slips below $80K as jobs data lifts hike bets

Bitcoin price fell back below $80,000 after stronger-than-expected US employment data lifted Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations, while technical charts showed the rally had already met resistance near $82,500. Bitcoin price falls below $80,000 According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC)…

Robinhood Chain activity is mostly ‘degen flow,’ ARK researcher says

Robinhood Chain has recorded less than 1% of its analyzed transactions through a contract clearly linked to Robinhood Wallet users, according to ARK Invest research director Lorenzo Valente. According to Lorenzo Valente’s analysis, contract-level data indicates that most trading on…

Robinhood Chain daily fees hit record $6 million

Robinhood Chain has set a daily fee record of $6.04 million, lifting its seven-day annualized revenue rate to approximately $1.1 billion as memecoin trading and token launches drive network activity. Robinhood Chain daily fees reach $6.04 million DefiLlama data showed…

Robinhood rejects AMC CEO’s demand to halt AMC tokenized ‘meme stock’ which offers no shareholder rights

Adam Aron threatened legal and SEC scrutiny; Robinhood's legal chief said the Jersey-issued debt product will remain.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs draw $1.2B in weekly inflows

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Poland crypto bill blocked after third presidential veto

Poland’s Sejm has fallen 25 votes short of overriding President Karol Nawrocki’s third veto of a crypto regulation bill, with 241 lawmakers supporting the measure against the 266 required. Polish Radio reported on Sept.

NFT sales jump 55.6% to $75.5M as BNB Chain takes lead

NFT sales rose 55.6% to approximately $75.54 million over the past seven days, with BNB Chain overtaking Ethereum after recording more than $32.75 million in sales. According to data from CryptoSlam, captured on Sept.

‘Please find daddy’: the haunting missing posters of September 11

A collection of previously stored away posters will be displayed at a new exhibition to mark 25 years since the deadliest terrorist attack in US history He saw the first one on September 11 itself. “Missing”, said a hastily designed poster on the window of a bar in Tribeca providing food and water to first responders.

Crypto VC funding: Félix lands $200M, Cari raises $32.5M

Crypto and blockchain companies disclosed $292.35 million across 10 funding deals between Aug. 31 and Sep.

New Bitcoin (BTC) contract scheme: BTC holders can easily earn $8,400 daily

The cryptocurrency market, currently dominated by Bitcoin (BTC), is entering a new cycle and attracting numerous investors; however, as economic cycles shift and the industry experiences its ups and downs, no single investment can perform exceptionally well in every environment.…

Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $3.8B in strongest three-week stretch of 2026

US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew nearly $1 billion in the latest week as Friday inflows stayed positive despite Bitcoin briefly falling below $79,000.

‘Bold, brilliant, thrilling’: leading authors on the novels every school should teach

A new term, a new PM … time for a new English curriculum? We ask writers from Ben Okri to Samantha Harvey to pick books that will inspire a lifelong love of reading For the first time ever, we have a British prime minister who studied for an English degree.

Polymarket seeks $1b, Cronos reverses $75m hack, Bitcoin ETFs draw $731m | Weekly recap

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Polymarket pursued a $1 billion funding round at a proposed $21 billion valuation, while Cronos reversed its blockchain after a $75 million exploit. U.

Wall Street is turning AI’s massive electricity appetite into a $61 billion bond market

Every interaction with AI uses electricity in a data center. Servers calculate the answer, cooling equipment carries away the heat, and network connections send the result back to the user.

‘We’re plausibly close to crossing the line’: are warnings of uncontrollable AI coming true?

A spate of serious safety incidents have increased fears about the power and impenetrability of the most advanced models Picture humanity in a boat being swept down a raging river, praying there is no Niagara Falls ahead. Or imagine standing with the pioneering physicists in 1942 before they triggered the first self-sustaining…

Robinhood Chain is two months old and already challenging Solana

The brokerage that brought zero-fee trading to millions just did the same thing to Layer 2. In 60 days, Robinhood Chain has gone from launch to $791 million in TVL, flipped Base in daily active users, and is now generating…

A privacy coin just hit $1,000 and Wall Street is buying

Zcash crossed the four-digit barrier for the first time on Sept. 4, 2026, riding a spot ETF, a closed SEC probe, and a hard money thesis that sounds a lot like Bitcoin.

Pons is making more money than Pump.fun and it is only getting started

A memecoin launchpad on Robinhood Chain is quietly outearning Solana’s biggest token factory. The fees are real, the volume is accelerating, and the gap is widening every day.

AMC’s CEO lost his mind over a Robinhood token he did not know existed

Adam Aron discovered that Robinhood had tokenized AMC stock on its own blockchain without telling anyone at AMC. His reaction set off a corporate brawl that exposed the biggest unresolved question in tokenized finance: who gets to decide what happens…

Anthropic IPO marketing reportedly moves to mid-October

Anthropic has reportedly pushed its IPO prospectus to late September and its investor roadshow to mid-October, while some investors have placed the potential listing valuation as high as $2 trillion. Anthropic IPO timetable moves closer to US elections Reuters reported…

Connecticut DeFi warning follows resident’s $200K loss

Connecticut has issued a warning about unregulated offshore DeFi exchanges after a resident lost access to $200,000 deposited following a deceptive solicitation. The Connecticut Attorney General’s Office said on Sept.

France's literary season: a uniquely French phenomenon?

Again this year, several hundred novels come out at the end of summer for the "rentrée littéraire". But what does this event look like in other European countries?

Autumn literary season: a uniquely French phenomenon?

Once again this year, several hundred novels are published at the end of summer for the "rentrée littéraire". But what does this key moment look like among our European neighbours?

The two-year trail of financial controversy dogging Reform and Farage

Six claims the party has faced – from an undisclosed £5m gift to an alleged plot to bypass election laws As Reform UK’s annual conference unfolded in Birmingham, the party was once again facing heightened scrutiny over its finances. Two senior officials have been suspended after they were filmed in an undercover investigation…

UK subsidence claims surge after hottest summer on record

Insurers in England and Wales tell of busy August with one reporting near-140% jump in claims UK insurers are experiencing a surge in the number of homeowners making claims for subsidence after the hottest summer on record , with Hastings Direct reporting a near 140% jump to an all-time high for August. Insurance firms have…

A £500 gift or a free toothbrush: is it worth switching bank accounts?

As the battle for current account customers takes a new twist we look at how tempting the offers really are Fancy up to £500 of “free” cash – or how about a complimentary eco-friendly electric toothbrush? Many of Britain’s banks are offering sizeable “welcome bonuses” and other freebies in an attempt to convince people to…

Food delivery riders call on platforms to open up AI ‘black box’ they say has cut pay

Workers who blame algorithms for lowering their earnings are getting help from academics to find out how the system works Gig economy workers are urging delivery platforms to open up the “black box” of computer-driven algorithms that determine the jobs they are offered and how much they are paid, blaming increased use of AI for…

Colin from Accounts: a show so fearless and hilarious that I want to get a tattoo of it

It’s deliciously satirical, fizzes with electric chemistry – and it’s snortingly funny too. If you haven’t watched the worst named show on TV yet, do so.

Southeast Asia blockchain funding doubles to $680M despite fewer deals

Southeast Asia’s blockchain companies have raised $680 million in 2026, more than double the total for last year, even as the number of completed funding rounds has fallen sharply. According to a new report from market intelligence platform Tracxn, funding…

XRP Ledger has fewer active accounts than last year, but bigger trades and more value

Daily order-book traders fell about 40% from a year ago while volume rose 79%, as the value held on XRPL climbed above $4 billion.

TV tonight: Gary Lineker makes Z-listers do silly things for his new show

Joey Essex and John Bercow are unlikely team mates in The Box. Plus, the inside story of Saturday Night Live.

From Nish Kumar to the Bayeux tapestry: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Our premier political comedian heads out on tour, while the 70-metre-long woven story of 1066 arrows its way to Britain for the first time Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass Out now Widely popularised by an episode of Friends in which Ross makes an ass of himself with Isabella Rossellini, the notion of the “celebrity…

Southeast Asia’s crypto funding rebounds to $680 million as investors focus on mature firms

Blockchain investment in Southeast Asia in 2026 has been led by crypto financial services, though funding remains heavily concentrated in Singapore and a handful of companies.

Bitcoin dips below $80,000 as a hot August jobs report shifts Fed policy expectations

August payrolls weakened the case for patience, leaving Sept. 11 CPI as Bitcoin’s next decisive volatility test.

A Long Winter review – hope, desire and subversion in Andrew Haigh’s beautiful winter western

Telluride film festival In a remote Colorado farmstead, a family with a mother gone missing finds a strange buoyancy and freedom as they wait for the snows to melt Andrew Haigh’s mysterious and beautiful new film is adapted by him from the 2006 story by Colm Tóibín , transplanting the action from the 1930s Spanish Pyrenees to…

Tender Loving Care review – Mike Leigh’s tender and elusive study of love and mortality

Telluride film festival Alice Bailey Johnson and Kate O’Flynn lead a complicated, quietly heartbreaking drama about friendship, ageing parents and the sadness of lives moving inexorably on Mike Leigh’s new film – perhaps his last – is a poignant, intergenerational drama of happy-sad acceptance that life goes on, until it…

A major outage and corporate backlash hit Robinhood Chain at the peak of its growth

Robinhood Chain’s rapid growth ran into two problems at once on Sept. 4 as the network briefly stopped producing blocks while AMC challenged its fast-growing Stock Token business.

The rise of south-east Asia’s girl bands: ‘The talent and popularity were always here’

Girl bands from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are going global with their fusion of traditional and modern sounds “We all know that music is a universal language,” says Maloi Ricalde from Filipina girl band BINI, which mixes tropical pop with traditional songs, English with Tagalog, and silver knee highs…

How Gloria Steinem’s lifechanging stay in India shaped her approach to feminism

The activist said her two years studying and travelling in country ‘made me who I am’ ‘We badly need to raise our boys more like our girls’: Gloria Steinem – a life in quotes Gloria Steinem: A life in pictures When Gloria Steinem ’s plane touched down in Bombay in 1957, she could not have known that her stay in India would…

XDOF, just three months out of stealth, is in talks for a Series B at a $1.2B valuation

The round is being raised just months after the robot data startup exited from stealth.

Act 3 review – queer art history and life reflections from masters of metatextuality

Telluride film festival Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor’s absorbing documentary is a parallel take on their relationship and a nascent drama on artists Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor are artists and film-makers from Ireland who have created eerie and suspenseful psychological dramas in parallel…

OpenAI’s rogue agents keep escaping, with no formal process to investigate them

OpenAI’s latest agent swarm incident adds urgency to calls for independent investigations as researchers and lawmakers question whether AI labs should control the scope of their own safety reviews.

Musician Sara Bareilles talks about the importance of crying in her life

On Wild Card, famous guests answer questions that we don't always talk about. Musician Sara Bareilles talks about the importance of crying in her life.

El Salvador added 1,540 Bitcoin, but the IMF says Bukele’s government didn’t pay for them

A new IMF disclosure says no public resources funded the accumulation since its first review, exposing a gap in the country's one-Bitcoin-a-day message.

A stranger helped a mother and son stuck in a current in Lake Michigan

A mother was caught in a current while saving her son in Lake Michigan. When she couldn't get them closer to shore, a man appeared to help.

New book traces the pieces of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Sam Holleran, one of the authors behind the new book Scattered Steel: the afterlife of the World Trade Center .

At Minnesota's state fair, crop artists depict the struggle over immigration enforcement

Nearly 600 artists submitted crop art at the Minnesota State Fair. Using seeds from Minnesota grown crops, many artists created scenes inspired by Operation Metro Surge.

Malaysian Ringgit: Range-bound risks and key levels against US Dollar – OCBC

OCBC’s Christopher Wong notes that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) kept the OPR at 2.75% and struck a slightly firmer tone, with growth expected to stay resilient into 2027. The economist still projects an OPR normalisation to 3.00% in January 2027.

After 8 years, Europe's BepiColombo mission is on final approach to Mercury

"Fundamentally, we want to learn about the origins of this planet and how it came to be like it is."

OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki

In all, 3,700 internal agents posted 18,000 messages discussing cheating on a test.

Coinbase adds six tokenized stocks after $228M debut

Coinbase has added six tokenized equities, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Tesla, to Base after its first batch generated $227.7 million in decentralized exchange volume within about 30 days. Base said on Sept.

Trump pushes Fed on rates after 162,000-job gain

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Hidden Solana upgrade bug can freeze network readers and silently disable fee limits

Mainnet activation is still pending, but incompatible indexers, streams and sponsors must update before the first v1 transaction arrives.

USD/MXN Price Forecast: Peso rally targets April 2024 low

The Mexican Peso appreciates against the US Dollar, testing two-year highs near 16.85 as the USD/MXN sets aside a strong US Nonfarm Payrolls report, which was ignored by the Peso’s bears.

4 things investigators learned about the dysfunction at Trump's Labor Department

A report from Labor Department investigators found former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated her own department's policy prohibiting harassment. She resigned in April.

TikTok's Parent Company Just Borrowed $30 Billion to Go All-In on AI

Nearly 30 banks backed the rare unsecured facility as TikTok’s parent company spends heavily on AI chips, models, and overseas data centers.

Michael Saylor defends Americans’ right to promote Bitcoin

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has defended Americans’ ability to advocate for Bitcoin without a license, while separating public recommendations from fraud and market manipulation. According to a Sept.

Malaysian Ringgit: BNM hawkish tilt supports MYR – Commerzbank

Commerzbank highlights that Bank Negara Malaysia kept the OPR at 2.75% but shifted to a more hawkish bias, removing language that policy is "appropriate" and signalling vigilance on cost pressures.

USD/CHF Price Forecast: NFP rally stalls at 0.8100, retraces

The USD/CHF registers modest gains of over 0.30% as the Greenback is boosted by a solid US Nonfarm Payrolls report, pushing the pair above the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) to reach a daily high of 0.8126. At the time of writing, trades at 0.8098.

G7 Warns Quantum Threat Demands Action as Crypto Industry Weighs Fixes

The group is urging organizations to adopt post-quantum security before powerful computers can compromise today’s encryption and digital signatures.

AI compute provider Nscale is looking for $3.5B in pre-IPO financing

Nscale, which recently struck a $45 billion deal with Anthropic, is in talks to raise additional funds in anticipation of an upcoming IPO.

Bitwise 14% yield gap in XRP futures shows how institutions are quietly extracting cash from traders

Its 10.8 million-XRP custody position is 97.5% offset by futures, and CFTC categories complicate the obvious answer.

Why 89% of tokenized RWAs remain idle despite a $34.6 billion market: Falcon exec explains

The tokenized real-world asset market has reached $34.6 billion onchain, but only $3.79 billion has been deployed in protocols, leaving about 89% of issued value idle. DefiLlama data shows a sharp difference between the value of tokenized assets issued onchain…

Indonesian Rupiah: Two-way risks around support levels – OCBC

OCBC’s Christopher Wong notes that USD/IDR has pulled back as a softer Dollar and lower UST yields support the Indonesian Rupiah. He highlights Bank Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti’s emphasis on a stability-first approach, prioritizing Rupiah and macro stability while still supporting growth.

investing Live Americas market news wrap: Big beat for non-farm payrolls

Trump: Witkoff and Kushner will bring proposal to Putin to end the war Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack is sounding decidedly hawkish on monetary policy Trump tells Fed: Lower the rate or I'll stop trading with countries with which we have a deficit Canada Employment change for August -41,7K vs 15.0K estimate US August…

Polymarket Launches Crypto Perpetual Futures With Up to 20x Leverage

The prediction market platform's new Perps product scaled from 10 markets to 67 on its first day—though the 20x leverage ceiling only applies to some of them, and none of it reaches U. S.

Surprise nonfarm payrolls print sends Bitcoin back below 80K

The US economy added far more jobs than expected in August, pressuring Bitcoin lower as traders repriced the odds of a Federal Reserve rate cut this month.

Robinhood-AMC clash may speed US stock token rules

Robinhood has rejected AMC Entertainment’s demand to halt an AMC-linked token, turning a dispute over one of its 189 stock products into a test of how US rules may treat third-party tokenized equities. Robinhood chief legal officer Dan Gallagher refused…

Measles killed 6-week-old baby, coroner confirms after RFK Jr. disputed deaths

"It’s long past time for RFK to stop playing games with people’s lives."

Trump's arch may break ground without final approval. Veterans are trying to stop it

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says "excavation work" will begin in the next two weeks, without approval from a key federal body. Veterans who sued over the arch want a judge to intervene before then.

Privacy coin flaw risks endless token creation, leaving node operators with a deadline in hours to fix it

At block 1,371,000, v0.14.18.0 restores multi-input private spending and makes older software incompatible.

Chinese Yuan: Services PMI rebound keeps PBoC cautious – Commerzbank

Commerzbank says China’s August Services PMI rebound highlights some resilience in private-sector activity, but weak retail sales, soft inflation and higher unemployment still point to fragile domestic demand.

Sterling’s rally stalls as US jobs data reopens Fed debate

The Pound Sterling (GBP) retreats some 0.09% against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday as the latest US inflation report reaffirmed Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh's view that the labor market is “consistent with full employment.” GBP/USD trades near the open at 1.3512.

DefiLlama and Forgd introduce institutional token grades, but warn that AAA does not mean risk-free

DefiLlama and Forgd have introduced an AAA-to-CCC rating system covering 128 of 149 listed tokens, with Uniswap currently holding the dashboard’s only AAA grade at a composite score of 60.80. DefiLlama’s live Universal Token Rating dashboard places Uniswap first with…

Trump admin fights ABC lawsuit as watchdogs worry Disney will settle with FCC

FCC tells court it is “open-minded" about whether ABC should lose licenses.

Malaysia: Hawkish pause keeps options open – DBS

DBS Group Research economist Chua Han Teng notes that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) held the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75% while dropping language that the current level is appropriate. DBS expects rates to remain unchanged through 2026 but sees risks tilted towards a one-off policy normalisation.

Indian Rupee: Dollar inflows support INR but impulse may fade – OCBC

OCBC’s Christopher Wong notes that strong foreign-currency inflows linked to the RBI’s special measures have bolstered the Indian Rupee (INR) and strengthened the central bank’s FX buffer.

Pineapple Financial puts $1B in mortgage records on Injective

The mortgage lender plans to bring more than $10 billion in historical loans onchain, turning thousands of mortgage files into blockchain-based records.

Trump: Going to help cattle ranchers by allowing them to process their own beef.

President Trump is trying to solve a difficult economic problem in the beef market and in the process is creating another problem (nothing new honestly). US ranchers have been slaughtering cattle faster than they are rebuilding their herds.

FinCEN ties $13B in crypto scams to non-US operations

The agency reported that “transnational criminal organizations” based in compounds in Southeast Asia were largely behind digital asset scams targeting US residents.

Casino terms and slang explained: A plain-English guide to House Edge, table limits, and wagering

Learn key casino terms, from house edge and playthrough requirements to table-game slang, odds, and player terminology. New players who walk onto a casino floor or open an online gaming account tend to hit a wall of jargon before they…

21-bank stablecoin has global backing, but can it rival USDT and USDC?

A planned dollar stablecoin backed by 21 global financial institutions will begin with regulatory resources, corporate relationships, and international payment connections. Four industry executives told crypto.news, however, that institutional backing will not guarantee adoption unless the token can match the…

Crypto Traders Are Pairing Meme Coins With Stocks on Robinhood—And It's Working (Sort Of)

A meme coin called BONER cornered half of Hims & Hers Health's tokenized shares on Robinhood's new blockchain. It started a new trend that's spreading fast.

Medieval manuscripts are "biological time capsules" for deadly sheeppox virus

Other archives and libraries around the world may also contain genetic traces of past disease outbreaks.

Eurozone: Inflation above target into 2027 – Nordea

Nordea expects Eurozone inflation dynamics to stay persistent, with headline inflation projected above the ECB’s target at least until spring 2027.

Bitcoin faces a two-week Fed trap as inflation rewrite threatens to upend rate cuts

Policymakers will have CPI but not official August PCE when they decide, leaving a second market test on Sept. 30.

Trump: Witkoff and Kushner will bring proposal to Putin to end the war

Trump confirms that Kushner and Witkoff are headed to Moscow and Kyiv this weekend with a new proposal to end the war. We will have to see where that leads.

'Send Your Lawyers': Robinhood Isn't Backing Down From AMC Over Stock Tokens

Lawyers question AMC’s grounds for a securities-law challenge, but say the tokens’ branding and marketing could leave room for a dispute.

Bitcoin price could revisit $76K after failed breakout

Bitcoin price erased an early move above $82,000 on Sept. 4 as stronger-than-expected US employment data lifted Treasury yields and weakened demand for risk assets.

Fed’s Hammack says policy is not restrictive enough

Cleveland Federal Reserve (Fed) President Beth Hammack said on Friday that the current monetary policy stance is not restrictive, emphasizing that inflation is too high.

Turkey: CBRT likely to hold before two Q4 rate cuts - ING

ING’s Muhammet Mercan notes the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) has normalised liquidity via weekly repo auctions, bringing effective funding costs down to the 37% policy rate.

Australian Dollar resumes advance as US Dollar loses post-NFP momentum

AUD/USD resumes its advance on Friday after a brief bout of weakness following a stronger-than-expected United States (US) employment report.

Gold falls as traders increase Fed hawkish bets after stellar NFP

Gold (XAU/USD) price retreats by about 0.80% on Friday, after registering losses of over 2% following the release of an upbeat US jobs report.

Kalshi faces $500,000 daily fines as Michigan forces sports event contracts offline

The preliminary injunction lasts until final order, adds a futures broker notice duty and lands amid an appellate split.

Judge blocks X rival from using Twitter name, but allows ‘Tweet’ for now

A federal judge temporarily barred an X rival from using the Twitter name, but found that X was likely to have abandoned the “Tweet” trademark and bird logo. The startup has since relaunched as Tweet.app.

Dow Jones Industrial Average falls on a jobs number the president loves

The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades just short of 53,400, roughly 325 points or 0.6% lower on Friday, after August Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) printed 162K against a 56K forecast at 12:30 GMT and pushed the probability of a September hike above 60%.

“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs

Broadcom admits it put “too big a focus on VCF.”

The Federal Reserve sends a key signal: USDC makes major strides in payment and settlement; holders can earn up to $7,000 daily

As expectations regarding Federal Reserve policy for September shift, the digital asset market is once again in the spotlight. On Sep.

Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets

The president's remarks came as stronger-than-expected jobs figures added to growing expectations that rates could be increased.

Crypto Biz: AI took a back seat when Bitcoin started climbing

Corporate crypto bets are getting bigger as rising markets reward direct exposure, putting balance-sheet strategies and institutional adoption back in focus.

A16z-Backed OpenReserve Gets Approval for Full-Service National Bank

The a16z-backed startup chose a full national charter over the trust-bank route most crypto firms have taken, clearing a path toward insured deposits and conventional lending alongside stablecoin issuance.

Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers

A once-overlooked block of unicode that's invisible to humans is gaining ever wider use.

What will Apple’s John Ternus era look like?

It’s officially the Ternus era at Apple. Tim Cook stepped down as CEO this week, handing the company to former hardware chief John Ternus, whose first memo promised a “huge launch next week” — timing that puts Apple’s next iPhone event on his desk before he’s even settled in.

Japan’s 4% bond yield spike threatens the low-cost borrowing strategy behind corporate Bitcoin buying

Existing fixed debt keeps its terms, while future BitBonds must clear a materially higher funding hurdle.

QuFi launches post-quantum verification platform with Bitcoin testnet proof

QuFi’s new platform uses post-quantum cryptography to verify digital asset transactions without requiring changes to existing blockchain settlement networks.

US law enforcement group moves to ‘neutral’ position on CLARITY Act

Despite earlier opposition to the CLARITY Act over consumer protection, the National Sheriffs’ Association says it will now “step back and allow the legislative process to proceed.“

Dandies, docs and robbers: Richard O’Sullivan – a life in pictures

The actor had roles in Cleopatra and Doctor in Charge before becoming a household name as Dick Turpin and Robin Tripp in Man About the House Richard O’Sullivan dies aged 82 ‘Naughty not dirty’: the sitcom that introduced sex to British TV

Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation

The Pentagon says the guidance is being updated after being online for one day.

The Guardian view on Reform’s funding scandal: Nigel Farage has questions to answer | Editorial

An undercover investigation raises issues around foreign money, political transparency and the rightwing populist party’s fitness for power Reform UK’s conference was to open showcasing a party ready for government. It did so with two top aides removed after an investigation aired on Channel 4 , its finances under police…

No little kids allowed, and other new info about Tesla’s Cybercab

The company says no children under 13 can ride -- even with a parent. That's more restrictive than the Model Y SUVs it's using as robotaxis.

‘There’s no plan’: as instability in global bond markets rises, what are the knock-on effects?

From mortgages to inflation, concerns about the public finances of major economies have wide-reaching consequences When Donald Trump was asked recently about the threat of rising interest rates on US government debt, he told baffled reporters: “The ultimate intervention is our military. And if we have to use that, we will.”…

A ratings board wouldn't let Valve release a trailer. It "leaked" it instead.

"I think we can't get in trouble for that now. It's like 20 years ago."

Arthur Hayes calls EUR/JPY prices crypto’s smoke alarm, but the Fed’s plumbing still shows no fire

The pair fell 2.38%, yet FIMA usage and scheduled reserve-management purchases remain at zero.

Robinhood Chain suffers 14-minute network outage

Robinhood Chain has stopped producing blocks for more than 14 minutes, preventing the Ethereum layer-2 network from confirming token transfers and smart contract transactions. Robinhood Chain stopped confirming transactions Robinhood Chain block explorer data showed that the network stopped adding…

Zcash Hits Highest Price in Nearly a Decade, Crushing Short Bets

The privacy coin's squeeze rode a Fed-driven crypto rally that reversed hours later, when a stronger-than-expected jobs report sent Bitcoin back under $80,000.

Second complete map of a fruit fly brain completed

Every neuron and connection in the brain of a fly has been mapped—twice.

Anthropic’s $2 trillion IPO puts powerful external trustees in spotlight

Public-market scrutiny will intensify pressure on the Claude maker’s unusual attempt to balance profit and purpose.

Sex symbol in a 70s tank top: how Richard O’Sullivan blazed a trail for funny, frisky, cheeky chappies

The star of Man About the House scored an unprecedented run of hit series during the 70s and 80s, bringing a youthful vitality that audiences – and tabloids – loved • Richard O’Sullivan, star of 70s sitcom Man About the House, dies aged 82 • Dandies, docs and robbers: a life in pictures Having started as a child actor – first…

Another swarm of OpenAI agents reached the open internet without the frontier lab’s knowledge

It's the latest failure of OpenAI's internal monitoring and security systems.

CLARITY Act loses key law enforcement opponent

The National Sheriffs’ Association has withdrawn its opposition to the CLARITY Act, adopting a neutral position 12 days before the Senate’s scheduled Sep. 15 procedural vote.

The Trump White House’s fetish for gamer culture has moved up a level with new arcade

A string of distractions on the US government’s own website invite you to catch pixelated migrants – showing gaming’s potential to be nastily weaponised The Trump White House on Thursday released a horrible little propaganda arcade via its website, a collection of nasty riffs on popular games. Wrapped in the cutesy, nostalgic…

Bitcoin falls below $80,000 as hot US payrolls revive Fed hike risk

The 162,000 jobs gain lifted yields and the dollar, but the first selloff did not hold uniformly.

Pendle launches on Robinhood Chain with sNET market

Pendle has launched its first yield-trading market on Robinhood Chain, giving sNET holders access to fixed and variable yield positions until the market matures on Sept. 17, 2026.

Create your best tracks yet with Lyria 3.5 in Gemini.

Lyria 3.5, our best-sounding music generation model, is now available in the Gemini app and the Gemini API. Lyria 3.5 brings more expressive vocals and richer musical ar…

Google Translate rolls out new upgrades for iOS and Android.

We’re bringing listening mode to iOS, and on Android, keep live translations running while you’re using other apps or when your screen is locked.

Musk wins court order to block use of “Twitter,” but not “tweet” and bird logo

Saying X is “formerly Twitter” in App Store lets Musk block use of Twitter name.

Silver claws back post-NFP losses after briefly crashing below $65

Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $66.20 at the time of writing on Friday, down 1.18% on the day, after recovering part of its sharp post-Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) decline.

Trump White House just tossed a grenade into international space relations

"Let me be clear: America is not only welcome—we want you there."

Polygon co-founder launches Nepal crypto relief drive

Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal has launched a stablecoin donation channel for Nepal’s official disaster fund, with Blockchain for Impact pledging $100,000 to the campaign. Stablecoins provide a route into Nepal’s disaster fund Sandeep Nailwal said in a Sep.

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Euro forms potential higher low above 100-day SMA

EUR/USD sees sharp two-way price swings on Friday after a stronger-than-expected United States (US) employment report triggers fresh volatility. The pair initially fell to an intraday low of 1.1585 before recovering as the US Dollar (USD) struggled to sustain its gains.

Brent: Questionable flows, fragile outlook – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Commodity Research team, led by Barbara Lambrecht, notes that uncertainty over crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz and conflicting transit data are clouding the outlook for Brent.

OpenAI Agents Hack German Website to Share Rule-Breaking Tactics: Report

The activity began in May and remained undisclosed until Friday, a day after OpenAI launched Astra and U. S.

Why GENIUS could leave digital dollars vulnerable to sudden blockchain network ‘bank runs’

A Federal Reserve staff paper shows how congestion and weak network effects can push holders toward redemptions or chain migration even with safe backing.

European Central Bank: Dovish hold may follow September hike - Rabobank

Rabobank's Senior Macro Strategist Bas van Geffen expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to hike its deposit rate by 25bp to 2.50% next week and then hold at that level for an extended period.

United States Dollar Index rises as strong NFP revives Fed hike bets

The United States Dollar Index (DXY) rises some 0.17% on Friday following a stellar Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, with the economy creating nearly three times as many jobs as expected by most economists, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Hungary: Inflation uptick complicates rate-cut path – ING

ING’s Peter Virovacz expects Hungarian industrial production to rebound in July, helping avoid a third-quarter GDP decline despite August headwinds from heatwave-related energy issues.

Bitcoin Slides as Blowout Jobs Report Revives Fed Hike Odds

The Dow dropped 226 points and Bitcoin erased some of its gains after August payrolls tripled estimates, pushing September rate-hike odds to 58%.

BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo Gives Farage's Reform UK Another £4 Million

Two April payments supplied three-quarters of the party's donations for the quarter, where the next largest single gift was £180,000.

Pulling the SNAP lever + Why Gen Zers bet (invest?) differently

Changing SNAP eligibility actually can change consumption habits.

15/18 A Place to Heal review – heartfelt docu-realist study of a French teen psychiatric facility

Venice film festival Director Cédric Kahn combines compassion with coolly detailed forensic scrutiny in this genre-challenging film which puts a troubled love triangle at the centre of the story Veteran French director Cédric Kahn brings us a movie in a classic French vein: a docu-realist study of an institution, in this case…

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with United Texas Bank, Quontic Bank Acquisition Corp., and Quontic Bank Holdings Corp.

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with United Texas Bank, Quontic Bank Acquisition Corp., and Quontic Bank Holdings Corp.

CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom

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Cracking 1.33 Trillion Daily Tokens: B. AI Powers the “AI Grid” with Full-Stack Infrastructure to Fuel the Agentic Era

B. AI, a next-generation AI infrastructure platform, recently set off a developer frenzy by offering free access to top-tier models.

Robinhood isn't backing down after AMC CEO demands halt to stock tokens

AMC boss Adam Aron called Robinhood’s stock tokens “synthetic equity” and threatened legal action. Vlad Tenev says the brokerage stands behind the product.

Wall Street just poured nearly $900 million into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

Bitcoin funds recorded their third-biggest inflow day of 2026, while Ether products reversed the prior session's outflow.

US jobs report smashes forecasts; shares in Falklands oil explorers plunge as Argentina threatens sanctions – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as US economy adds 162,000 new jobs in August It’s official, UK car sales jumped last month. New car registrations rose by 13.7% to 94,236 units in August, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported.

Swiss Franc loses ground upbeat US Nonfarm Payrolls

USD/CHF trades higher on Friday as stronger-than-expected United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data trigger fresh volatility. The pair jumped to 0.8126 following the release before giving back part of its advance.

I dug through hundreds of Labor Day sales to find real deals on things that last

Cut through the noise with our round up of 60+ worthy Labor Day deals at brands including Caraway, Kiehl’s, Monos and Sony Wearing white before Labor Day weekend ends? A stylist’s simple tricks to remove stains from clothes Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Labor Day offers…

Canada: Gradual improvement outlook on labour market – RBC

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) economist Claire Fan notes Canada’s labour market lost 42,000 jobs in August, partly reversing earlier gains and leaving modest year-to-date job growth. She emphasizes structural factors like demographics and weaker immigration as key drags.

Krafton doubles down on India with another $250M bet beyond gaming

Krafton's planned investment in India is set to surpass $500 million with its latest commitment.

Google’s Gemini Spark can now manage your Google Photos library

Gemini Spark can edit and curate photo albums, create shared collections, turn photos into calendar events, and handle other Google Photos tasks for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.

XRP rebounded strongly by 9.4%; earn $4,000 in passive income daily through ASDeFi

XRP rebounds strongly after holding key support level On Sep. 4, 2026, XRP was trading at $1.46, up 9.4% over the past 24 hours.

United States: Solid jobs data support steady Fed – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Dr. Christoph Balz notes that the U.

Deadly escalation in Black Sea attacks prompts fears of even higher food prices

Russian and Ukrainian strikes in July killed more crew than in whole war to that month, preventing grain exports A summer of hostilities in the Black Sea proved deadly for seafarers, as Russia and Ukraine attacked each other’s ships and port infrastructure, preventing vital grain exports and prompting concerns that the conflict…

Zero-knowledge apps go dark after chain upgrade breaks their underlying verification keys

Transactions stop at 10:00 UTC, while deployed applications must replace verification keys before proof-authorized activity can resume.

From warning to listing: UK’s largest retail investment platform opens access to crypto ETNs

The U. K.'s largest retail investment platform, Hargreaves Lansdown, has reversed course following the FCA's decision to lift its retail ban on crypto ETPs in October.

European Central Bank: September hike path and oil risks – Nomura

Nomura’s Global Markets Research team, led by Andrzej Szczepaniak, George Buckley and Josie Anderson, expects the ECB to raise the depo rate by 25bp to 2.50% at the 10 September meeting and then pause.

U. S. Sheriff’s association shifts opposition stance to Clarity Act to 'neutral'

The law enforcement association said it has pivoted its position regarding the Clarity Act to neutral, months after it warned against a law it said would shield crypto crime.

"Lower the rate or I’ll stop trading": Trump pressures Fed after strong US jobs report

In a post on Truth Social, United States (US) President Donald Trump welcomed the creation of 162K jobs in August, a figure he described as significantly above expectations.

Canadian Dollar: Jobs weakness caps gains against US Dollar - TD Securities

TD Securities strategists note that Canada’s softer August labour report, including weaker employment momentum and slower wage growth, is unlikely to materially change the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) assessment of the labour market.

‘Like a tired boxer, battered by applause’: as Andrew Scott’s biopic premieres, Richard Eyre remembers Ian Charleson’s superb, near-death Hamlet

In 1989, the Chariots of Fire actor took on the incredible task of playing Shakespeare’s prince while terminally ill from Aids. This weekend sees the world premiere of Elsinore, a new film about the episode, itself heavily-tipped for awards Ian Charleson was one of the finest actors of his generation and an important figure in…

Canadian Dollar slides as Canada sheds 41.7K jobs, US payrolls surge

USD/CAD accelerates sharply higher on Friday, trading around 1.3850 at the time of writing, up 0.39% on the day.

Less than 24 hours to apply for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Event

Less than 24 hours left to apply to host a Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and make your mark in the Silicon Valley scene. Apply before the application closes tonight at midnight PT.

XRP price breaks falling channel as bulls target $1.53

XRP price traded near $1.45 on Sept. 4 after breaking above a falling 4-hour channel, but resistance between $1.50 and $1.53 remains the next test for buyers.

Nigel Farage meeting a 'shadowy foreign donor'? It can only be another establishment stitch-up | Marina Hyde

The only thing more dodgy than Reform’s financial dealings is the egregious lunchtime combination of oysters, Guinness and champagne How many sarcastic air quotes is too many for quoting Nigel Farage’s suggestion that Reform have been ““““““““hoaxed”””””””” by some undercover investigators into appearing to seek to get round…

Ladies Only: Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed takes on Taliban with European tour

Aryana Sayeed, one of Afghanistan’s biggest pop stars, is kicking off a women-only European tour, using her platform to bring Afghan women together and speak out for women’s rights.

US Dollar: Jobs strength lifts hike odds – ING

ING’s James Knightley notes that stronger-than-expected US August jobs data, with 162,000 new positions and upward revisions, has increased the perceived likelihood of a September Federal Reserve rate hike.

British Pound trims losses against US Dollar after NFP-driven volatility

GBP/USD recovers part of its initial drop on Friday after stronger-than-expected United States (US) employment data briefly lifts the US Dollar (USD). The pair fell to an intraday low of 1.3482 immediately after the release before rebounding.

Trump tells Fed: Lower the rate or I'll stop trading with countries with which we have a deficit

Here is the latest rant from the President following today's jobs report: Great jobs number just announced, breaking all estimates (except mine!) by double and triple - And you haven’t seen anything yet! EMPLOYERS ADDED 162,000 JOB IN AUGUST.

Populism poses serious challenge to independent central banks, Bailey says

Bank of England governor says central bankers must explain decisions or risk being seen as ‘unrepresentative elite’ The governor of the Bank of England has said the rise of populist politicians presents a serious challenge to independent central banks. As Nigel Farage’s Reform UK gathered for its annual conference in…

Revolut, OpenReserve get preliminary US bank approval with crypto plans

Revolut and OpenReserve received preliminary OCC approval to form US national banks, with both planning cryptocurrency and stablecoin-related services.

A public company sold Bitcoin and somehow gave each shareholder more BTC exposure

Its share count fell about 2.04% against a 0.93% decline in holdings, lifting BTC per share 1.13% across comparable endpoints.

Token buybacks are booming. But are they good for crypto projects?

Crypto projects are spending hundreds of millions buying their own tokens. But are buybacks creating lasting value — or just making tokens look more valuable than they really are?

Latcho Drom director Tony Gatlif dies aged 77

Film-maker acclaimed for his celebrations of Roma culture had been working on a ‘historical film project’ in Provence Tony Gatlif, the French director of more than 20 films that mostly concentrated on celebrating Roma culture across the world, has died aged 77. His family said in a statement to AFP that Gatlif died on Wednesday…

Gold: Central bank buying underpins prices – ING

ING’s Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey highlight that central banks, led by China and Poland, continued net Gold purchases in July, supporting structural demand despite a slower pace than last year.

US military disabled ad tracking on troops’ devices following reports of targeted attacks

A senator's letter confirms the U. S.

Euro slips against US Dollar as Nonfarm Payrolls crush expectations

EUR/USD comes under selling pressure on Friday as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens following the release of the upbeat United States (US) employment report. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1605, down roughly 0.18% on the day, after retreating from an intraday high of 1.1633.

Japanese Yen steadies against US Dollar after strong NFP report

USD/JPY trades around 155.85 on Friday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day.

UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began

The price of unleaded hits 163p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

‘I’m used to doing the impossible’: George Lucas unveils new LA museum – what’s its story?

Spaceship-shaped gallery, featuring works from Banksy, Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo, is devoted to ‘visual storytelling’ – and is finally ready to open “I’m used to doing the impossible,” George Lucas said on Wednesday. But “this one almost broke my will”.

Bitcoin price stalls near $82K as key resistance holds

Bitcoin price pulled back after briefly breaking above $82,000 on Sept. 4, as traders took profits following a short squeeze driven by softer Federal Reserve expectations and renewed demand for US spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Mexican Peso: Trade talks support Peso against US Dollar - Societe Generale

Societe Generale reports that USD/MXN has moved back below 17.00 as Mexican officials engage with US counterparts on trade issues following a widening US-Canada rift. The bank highlights a sharp drop in Mexico’s car imports from China after tariff adjustments aimed at protecting local jobs.

Rocket Report: Engines installed for Artemis III; Long March 6C breakup in LEO

Two of Europe's leading launch startups announced new fundraising this week.

Bitcoin’s rally over $81,000 is finding real buyers, but options traders still aren’t pricing a clean breakout

Bitcoin accelerated above $81,000 on Thursday as easing rate fears and fresh institutional demand lifted the broader crypto market. On Sept.

US added 162,000 jobs in August, with unemployment rate holding steady

Number of new jobs being added has been fluctuating, with private companies adding 38,000 jobs in August The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, an uptick after a sluggish summer for the labor market. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, still down from its most recent peak of 4.5% last November, according to new…

Euro retreats against Pound Sterling as Eurozone Retail Sales disappoint

EUR/GBP trades on the back foot on Friday, snapping a four-day winning streak that pushed the cross above 0.8600 to its highest level since July 1. Softer-than-expected Eurozone Retail Sales data weighs modestly on the Euro (EUR).

US military disables ad trackers on troops’ phones amid security fears

Senator releases letters from armed forces after reports of location data being used to track US troops in Middle East US military officials say they have disabled advertising trackers on a range of phones and computers, according to letters released on Friday by the US senator Ron Wyden and ⁠statements given to Reuters. The…

Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI): +0.1% in Jul 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…

U. S. added stronger than expected 162,000 jobs in August as labor market bounced back

This morning's report will be key as the Fed considers whether to raise interest rates at its September policy meeting.

Morning Minute: Crypto Stages Major Rally on Rate Hopes

Bitcoin soared past $81k, HYPE and ZEC hit smashing new ATHs and the onchain rally leveled up. Is this the first stage of the next leg up?

Canada Employment change for August -41,7K vs 15.0K estimate

Prior month employment change: 75.1K Details for the month of August: Employment change:-41.7K vs +15.0K expected; prior +75.1K Unemployment rate:6.4% vs 6.4% expected; prior 6.4% Full-time employment change:-35.9K vs prior +38.6K Part-time employment change:-5.8K vs prior +36.6K Participation rate:65.0% vs prior 65.1% Average…

US August non-farm payrolls +162K vs +56K expected

Prior was -23K (revised to +21K) Two-month net revision +55K June was +57K Unemployment rate 4.1% vs 4.1% expected Prior unemployment rate 4.1% Unrounded unemployment 4.1413% vs 4.0900% prior Participation rate 61.6% vs 61.4% prior U6 underemployment rate 7.7% vs 7.9% prior Average hourly earnings +0.3% m/m vs +0.3% expected…

European Central Bank: Inflation-driven hike prospects – DBS

DBS Group Research expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to raise the deposit facility rate to 2.50%, citing a resilient inflation-growth mix in the Eurozone. The report notes headline inflation has moved further above target, while core pressures remain contained for now.

IMF Now Says Donations Funded El Salvador's Bitcoin Growth

A year ago the fund claimed the total had not moved, and that the reserve was only shuffling coins between government wallets.

WTI Oil retreats below $89 despite persistent tensions around the Strait of Hormuz

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil declines 1.21% on Friday and trades around $88.55 per barrel at the time of writing.

Locked and loaded for the August edition of non-farm payrolls

It's the final countdown to jobs Friday with both the US and Canadian numbers due up at the bottom of the hour. USD/JPY remains in focus as it's now more than 100 pips from yesterday's low and we had some more turbulence in Asia.

Australia gives crypto firms until Sept. 30 to get licensed or risk enforcement

Qualifying businesses must enter the right licensing, notification or wind-down route to keep ASIC’s temporary no-action protection.

Federal Reserve: Close call on further tightening – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Dr. Christoph Balz expects the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged, but highlights a significant risk of another 25 bps hike.

No wonder 'Coyote vs. Acme' is resonating. It's about runaway corporate power

Blending live action with animation, Coyote vs. Acme is a spoof of the classic legal thriller.

Feds launch investigation into Tesla’s Cybercab deployment

The investigation was launched just a few hours after Tesla put the first production Cybercabs on the road in Austin.

‘I didn’t know if I’d ever have sex again’: inside Sharon Horgan’s excruciating post-divorce comedy

Horgan’s hilarious new show probes the perils of ageing and the horror of being single again – and it has sex scenes so wild you’ll be laughing for weeks. The creator and her co-stars open up about Youth When Sharon Horgan walked into HBO to pitch her new series, Youth, she basically just said “sandwich generation” to them.

Queer Edward II review – funny, touching time capsule of Derek Jarman at work

Venice film festival : Filmed during the making of his queer royal feature, while the director was living with HIV, the candid footage includes uproarious scenes at a Cliff Richard rehearsal There could hardly be a more vivid time-capsule film about the publicly funded British arts scene in the early 1990s than this…

‘Men calling us woke need our show more than most’: punks Piss on finding strength in visceral confrontations of sexual violence

The Vancouver band earned a cult fandom for their uncompromising gigs. As they ready their brutal debut album, they discuss subverting audience expectations and the nightly toll of excavating trauma onstage You’d be hard pressed to find a band with fewer airs and graces than Piss.

A storm destroyed her tea factory. One Canadian friend kept the business alive 2,300 miles away

Two businesswomen made a promise to each other, and after two years of support, the Asheville Tea Company in North Carolina will reopen When Jessie Dean and Alexandra Sangster met in the summer of 2024, they made a pact. The two women both ran tea companies – Dean’s Asheville Tea Company in North Carolina and Sangster’s…

Payment Processor Nuvei Must Implement Robust Merchant Screening Practices and Pay $4.85 Million to Settle FTC Charges that the Firm Facilitated Merchant Fraud

Nuvei and its subsidiaries alleged to have knowingly processed for merchants engaged in fraudulent activity Global payment processor Nuvei will pay $4.85 million to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s charges that the firm opened and maintained payment processing accounts for merchants that it knew or should have known were…

Ethereum price retests $2,550 as RSI nears 67

Ethereum price rebounded nearly 6% from its 24-hour low to trade near $2,524 on Sept. 4, but the recovery has brought ETH back to a resistance zone that has rejected several breakout attempts.

‘Many of us in Israel live in a state of shock at the savagery’: veteran director Amos Gitai returns to Gaza

The writer-director once called Israel’s ‘one-man New Wave’ is in Venice with The Road to Jericho, a new and poetic attempt to highlight the plight of those in the occupied West Bank The Palestinian village of Khan al-Ahmar sits off dust-blown Highway-1, between Jerusalem and Jericho in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. At the…

Japanese Yen: Sharp rebound and Fed repricing – MUFG

MUFG’s Michael Wan highlights a sharp strengthening in the Japanese Yen, with USD/JPY dropping from 160 to around 155.30 as the Dollar broadly weakened and Asian FX gained.

Katseye review – petulant hyperpop bops from a girl group in crisis

O2 Arena, London Fans scream ‘eat zucchini’ as if their lives depend on it as the six-piece’s remaining members strut their way through chest-rattling hits, ludicrous bangers and flaccid flops It takes a certain amount of resilience to be a Katseye fan. Since debuting three years ago via the boot camp meets reality TV show The…

Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers

Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance

United States Dollar Index edges higher to near 99.00 ahead of US NFP data

The US Dollar (USD) is marginally up on Friday ahead of the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for August, which will be published at 12:30 GMT.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD trapped below 100-day SMA as US NFP approaches

Silver (XAG/USD) consolidates with marginal losses on Friday following back-to-back daily gains, as traders avoid taking large positions ahead of the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report.

FinCEN flags $12.7B tied to Southeast Asia crypto investment scams

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Canadian Dollar steadies at 1.3800 awaiting employment data from US and Canada

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) holds minor losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as the USD/CAD pair trades just above 1.3800 after bouncing from two-week lows at 1.3765.

67,000 More Trezor Customers Exposed as Data Breach Widens

Some records exposed in the breach date to 2019, years beyond the 90-day retention Trezor said its partners had agreed to.

Kalshi US visits soar 1,500% as regulatory pressure mounts

Kalshi’s US web traffic climbed more than 1,500% in less than a year, while trading volume grew even faster and legal scrutiny of its sports contracts intensified.

investing Live European news wrap: Markets consolidate ahead of NFP

How have interest rate expectations changed after this week's events? Eurozone retail sales fall in July as consumer spending softens Stop making this mistake when looking at the economic calendar What is the distribution of forecasts for the US NFP?

US Dollar: Short-term downside risks – ING

ING’s Chris Turner notes that dovish comments from Federal Reserve official Christopher Waller have pushed US yields and the Dollar lower, while supporting equities and high-yielding FX.

We checked 6 years of bitcoin data. The NFP report isn't big price mover

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 4, 2026

Trezor says data breach affects another 67K US customers

Trezor said an additional 67,000 US users were affected by its shipping provider’s data breach, opening the path to potential phishing attacks and social engineering scams.

Berlin Philharmonic/ Petrenko/ Hadelich review – flawless musical beauty

Royal Albert Hall, London In their second Proms concert , the Berlin Phil brought Beethoven’s Violin Concerto (with Augustin Hadelich the virtuosic and breathtaking soloist), and a detailed and compelling take on Scriabin’s third symphony It’s the clarity that hits you first. The soft thuds of timpani that open Beethoven’s…

AUD/USD Price Forecast: On track to revisit four-year high near 0.7280

The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades marginally higher at around 0.7203 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Friday. The Aussie pair is broadly firm as the US Dollar remains under pressure, with traders reassessing Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate expectations.

Gold recovers from post-NFP low as US Dollar trims gains

Gold (XAU/USD) remains under pressure on Friday after stronger-than-expected United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data revive expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike.

From Bitcoin to oil, perpetual contracts are breaking into American financial markets

The regulator wants the lawsuit dismissed while operating U. S.

Add to playlist: the churning darkness of Barcelona producer Nueen and the week’s best new tracks

Nacho Pezzati’s new album Swerved taps into the moody ambience of the UK north-west underground, ratcheting a tangible and thrilling sense of unease From Barcelona, Spain Recommend if you like Space Afrika, Shackleton, Purelink Up next Swerved out now Swerved, by Barcelona-based producer Nueen (Nacho Pezzati) is a bassy, moody…

Nearly impossible? How Fairphone built the ethical, repairable Fairphone Gen 6+

Fairphone's CTO explains how and why the Dutch company builds a different kind of smartphone.

How have interest rate expectations changed after this week's events?

Rate hikes by year-end ECB: 46 bps (99% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) 2027: 73 bps BoJ: 42 bps (75% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) 2027: 111 bps Fed: 33 bps (50% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) 2027: 46 bps RBA: 30 bps (69% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) 2027: 32 bps…

US diesel prices hit an all-time-high

Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.

British Pound pulls back from session highs as BoE Bailey tames rate hike hopes

The British Pound (GBP) has retreated from session highs just below 1.3550 against the US Dollar (USD) during the London trading session, returning to levels near 1.3520 and turning negative on the daily chart.

South Korean regulators introduce tokenized securities roadmap

South Korea’s financial regulator introduced a three-phase roadmap for the issuance of tokenized assets, as the country prepares to adopt its first tokenized securities framework in February 2027.

Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says

Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.

Zcash jumps 20% to landmark $1,000 level as short sellers lose $34 million

ZEC briefly traded above $1,020 as a sharp rally forced traders betting against the token out of leveraged positions.

Reform UK suspends two senior officials after undercover report on donations

Revelations are further blow to Nigel Farage before conference speech, with Labour reporting party to police Reform UK has suspended two senior officials after they were filmed in an undercover investigation appearing to plot to get around electoral laws on foreign donations. In a blow to Nigel Farage hours before his…

Film director Tony Gatlif, creator of 'Gadjo Dilo', dies aged 77

"Tony Gatlif loved backroads and disappearing borders," wrote on X the French culture minister in her tribute to the filmmaker behind 25 films.

Film director Tony Gatlif, maker of "Gadjo Dilo", dies aged 77

"Tony Gatlif loved taking side roads, where borders fade away," wrote France's culture minister on X in her tribute to the filmmaker behind 25 films.

FinCEN Ties $12.7B to Crypto Scams Run From Asian Compounds

Monthly reported sums rose 18% on average, and the compounds now appear to be spreading beyond Southeast Asia.

Australian Dollar edges higher vs Yen as RBA tightening bets meet BoJ normalization hopes

AUD/JPY advances on Friday and trades around 112.65 at the time of writing, up 0.39% on the day.

It’s time for Mark Zuckerberg to resign from Meta | Joan Donovan

The CEO is the throughline in a history of billion-dollar blunders that have caused real harm, culminating in last week’s settlement Last week, Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, agreed to a settlement of up to $18bn after dozens of US states accused it of harming children with addictive products. The…

Private equity faces existential crisis in US as unsold companies pile up

Private equity firms and the companies they own employ over 13 million, from startups to rural hospitals and large retailers, but experts’ concerns of collapse are growing Retail stalwarts Saks and Eddie Bauer filed for bankruptcy. Kmart and JoAnn Fabrics are gone for good, a trail of layoffs and disappointed customers in…

BoE's Bailey defends central bank flexibility, warns of bond market pressures

Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday that monetary policymakers have some discretion over how quickly they bring inflation back to target, while stressing that returning inflation to the target remains imperative.

Canadian Dollar: Data volatility guides Bank of Canada – Commerzbank

Commerzbank analysts Norman Liebke and Michael Pfister report that the Bank of Canada kept its policy rate at 2.25% but adopted a more hawkish tone as inflation risks rise from higher energy prices and trade tensions with the US.

Bitcoin clears $81,000 as privacy coins lead a broad crypto rally

BTC pushed through the level that capped it in late August, while zcash gained 16% and dash 19%.

AMC chief criticizes Robinhood’s tokenized stock plan

AMC’s CEO criticized Robinhood’s tokenized stock offerings for being unregulated in the US and said he will request an investigation from an external securities counsel.

Bitcoin just crossed the line that ended 4 out of 5 bear markets, but one deadly historical trap could still trigger a crash to $62,000

Bitcoin registered an intraday high above $82,000 on Sept. 3, pushing above the 50-week moving average that Galaxy Research says marked the definitive end of four of Bitcoin's five comparable completed bear markets.

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD recovery stalls below $4.500 awaiting US Nonfarm Payrolls

Gold (XAU/USD) trades flat at the $4,470 area on Friday, as the previous two days’ rebound from $4,280 failed to find acceptance above the $4,500 psychological area.

IMF confirms El Salvador’s bitcoin growth was funded by private donations, not public money

The IMF confirmed that all bitcoin added to official holdings since June 2025 was sourced from private donations, with no public funds used for accumulation.

Volkswagen to cut further 50,000 jobs as it ends row with union over revival plan

Under-pressure carmaker will shed 15% of workforce and halve its product line in sector’s biggest ever restructure The car company Volkswagen has approved controversial plans to shed 100,000 jobs in a battle for survival as it faces fierce competition from Chinese rivals. After the latest round of talks this week, the company…

South Korea targets February 2027 rollout for full tokenized securities market

Financial regulators unveiled a phased roadmap moving traditional capital markets onto distributed ledgers, concluding with onchain stablecoin settlement.

Health-tracking smart ring maker Oura to list on US stock market

Valuation above $11bn expected for firm whose fans include Prince Harry, Jennifer Aniston and Kim Kardashian Fans of Oura are accustomed to using its trendy smart rings to fastidiously monitor their health but now investors are preparing to track a new metric: its share price. The company’s filing to list imminently on the…

AMC CEO Calls Robinhood Stock Tokens 'Contemptible' and 'Vile'

Adam Aron says AMC Entertainment has no connection to the tokens and is putting outside securities counsel on the case.

Eurozone retail sales fall in July as consumer spending softens

Full report here Retail sales in the Eurozone declined in July, pointing to softer consumer demand. The volume of retail trade fell by 0.6% m/m in July, reversing the 0.2% increase recorded in June.

Philip R. Lane: Diversity at the European Central Bank

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Philip R. Lane: Diversity at the European Central Bank”.

The best hair dryers for smooth, speedy styling at home – whatever your hair type

Want every day to be a good hair day? We tested 22 hair dryers to find the best, from gentle diffusers to high-speed and travel-ready models • The best hot brushes, tried and tested by our expert In my years of reviewing beauty tech, it was upgrading my hair dryer that made the biggest difference to my routine.

‘Astronomical’ fuel price surge hits farmers in UK and US

Intensification of Middle East conflict and ongoing Russian export ban leads to diesel prices rising 10% in less than a week Farmers are facing an “astronomical” jump in the price of fuel needed to operate their vehicles and machinery after a surge in diesel costs in the UK and the US. Renewed fighting between the US and Iran…

Britain’s schools are failing its young people – and 1m Neets are paying the price | Simon Jenkins

Obsessed with exams, devoid of vocational training: there is a total mismatch between schools and life beyond their gates Blame the schools. Alan Milburn’s report on Neets , published in May, was one of the most damning comments on the welfare state I have read.

CLARITY Act may be heading for lame duck after House Republicans slash the calendar

The Senate’s procedural step lands Sept. 15, just two days before the House’s newly scheduled departure.

'How do you know if it's real?' Luxury reseller faces Chanel lawsuit

How do you know if a secondhand luxury good bought online is real? That's at the heart of a lawsuit filed by Chanel against the luxury reseller, The RealReal.

What is the distribution of forecasts for the US NFP?

The ranges of estimates are important in terms of market reaction because when the actual data deviates from the expectations, it creates a surprise effect. Another important input in market's reaction is the distribution of forecasts.

How will bond market turmoil affect your mortgage, pension and savings in UK?

Sell-off raises concerns of higher borrowing costs for households. Here’s what it could mean The bond market sell-off has sparked fresh fears of higher borrowing costs for UK households.

Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say

Energy secretary could recommend new North Sea drilling next week, as ministers also consider approval for Rosebank oilfield Ministers are poised to approve a controversial new gasfield in the North Sea this month, according to government sources, and are considering approving a major oilfield later this year. Miatta…

The price of diesel hits a record high

The price of diesel has reached an all-time high, a result of the war in Iran and Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries. That will matter across the supply chain.

Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $731M, highest since January as BTC reclaims $80K

US Bitcoin ETFs drew $730.9 million on Thursday as Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000, though CryptoQuant flagged weak fresh demand and a key $83,000 test.

Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch

Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs

The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030.

Financial Results of Japan's Banks for Fiscal 2025

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Financial Results of Japan's Banks for Fiscal 2025”.

Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms and reiterates Falklands claim

Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.

Save the Children aid for 1.5 million in need wiped out by Iran war oil shock

Charity says extra delivery costs equivalent to 47 health clinics in Afghanistan operating for six months The charity Save the Children has said the oil price shock unleashed by Donald Trump’s war on Iran is forcing it to “spend more to reach fewer children”. The NGO analysed the increased costs of transport, fuel, food and…

UK has not done enough to prepare for shocks to food supplies, says watchdog

National Audit Office urges government to act as climate crisis, disease and cyberattacks pose growing risks The climate crisis, disease and cyber-attacks pose growing risks to the UK’s food supplies and the government needs to act to make the system more resilient, according to the public spending watchdog. The National…

Revealed: how companies ‘secretly’ use billions of litres of public water in drought-hit England

Exclusive: As millions of people face hosepipe bans, many companies are not required to report, let alone cut, use of public supply Less than 1% of businesses in England use more water than the daily needs of 10 million people, as millions of households face hosepipe bans and three-quarters of the country is in drought.…

Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say

The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don't have much on the agenda other than a couple of low-tier releases like the German factory orders or the Eurozone retail sales. The data won't change anything for the ECB, so the market reaction will be muted.

From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom

Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

‘Capitalism is dying’: in Luton, these former car workers have a moral tale for our times | Aditya Chakrabortty

Abandoned by the company they worked for, let down by Labour and their unions – now they watch their friends turn to Reform for answers After everything, why would anyone still back Nigel Farage? In some of the comments below my piece last week about Reform UK, I spot the usual answers: Farage’s supporters are dim, racist…

Air pollution from ships may be more harmful than road traffic emissions, port study finds

Scientists say ultrafine particles in cruise ship emissions associated with reduced ability to resist common viruses More than 2.5 million cruise passengers travelled through Southampton in 2025. It is also the UK’s leading vehicle and deep-sea trading port .

The sameness problem behind those unappetizing AI-generated menus

While restaurant owners might look to generative AI as a shortcut to sprucing up their menu, customers can viscerally sense that something is wrong with the food.

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Markets tread water ahead of US payrolls

RBNZ signals December, not October, for its next rate hike Diesel crunch, hot ISM data point to entrenched inflation risk: gold, equity risks JPMorgan flags a $103 bn yen short position, unwind could push USD/JPY to 142 Gold's week of whiplash sets up a payrolls-driven Friday PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at…

Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation

The round came together after the data center developer reportedly secured a $13 billion contract with Jane Street.

Household spending in Japan is the worst in more than 18 months

Japanese Household Spending July: -3.6% y/y, biggest drop since January 2024 expected -1.6% ,prior -3.3% --- September BOJ hike is near-fully priced (~87%), driven mainly by rising inflation and yields, not consumption strength. Weak household spending is a known, ongoing theme, not new information, and doesn't touch the…

'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'

Jobseekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.

Is India's internet boom running into an undersea problem?

At least 13 of India's 18 intercontinental cables come ashore within six kilometres of Mumbai's Versova beach.

Oura files to go public

The ring maker says that its business has shown significant revenue growth over the past year.

Tesla is asking people if they want to buy and run Cybercab fleets

The company published a form on its website Thursday soliciting info from people who are interested in "Cybercab fleet vehicle purchasing."

Reports: RFK Jr. ordered measles deaths deletion; CDC still secretly counts them

CDC staff had already accepted the measles death reports when RFK Jr. meddled.

Serbians targeted with spyware in country’s ‘largest documented wave of surveillance’

Student protesters among those hacked, says digital rights group, though Aleksandar Vučić’s government denies spying At least 14 people from across Serbian civil society were targeted with advanced spyware earlier this year in what the digital rights group Share Foundation said was the largest documented ​wave of such infection…

Sadiq Khan agrees to have his texts and emails searched in Palantir legal battle

US tech company has sued London mayor after he prevented it from working with Metropolitan police Sadiq Khan has agreed for his text messages and emails to be searched as part of a legal battle with Palantir, the high court has been told, after he prevented the US technology company from working with the Metropolitan police.…

investing Live Americas market news wrap: Waller tamps down rate hike bets

Deutsche Bank: The dollar is now leveraged to the AI race Vance: We're not talking to Iran unless they stop shooting at ships Preview: August non-farm payrolls by the numbers ISM non manufacturing PMI for August 55.4 versus 54.2 estimate. Stronger than expectations Feds Waller: Finally seeing some signs of disinflation in…

Xbox imposes harsh new time limits for Game Pass game streaming

Over 1 million Game Pass subscribers will have to pay more for their heavy streaming use.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Friday, September 4, 2026 - a light one

Data due from South Korea, Japan and Singapore. These are not marked as priority items and unless something is way off expectations are unlikely to move markets too much upon release.

Introducing context-aware vulnerability discovery and remediation with Cloudflare Managed Defense and OpenAI Daybreak models

Use production traffic and security signals to prioritize findings, prepare edge mitigations when safe, and propose code patches. By combining WAF data with OpenAI Daybreak models, Vulnerability Discovery and Remediation helps teams identify and patch the most critical threats first.

Startup ARR is less secure than ever, new research shows

The AI era has completely broken enterprise buying patterns, and startups haven't yet figured out how to navigate.

SEC Proposes Rescission of Political Contribution Rule for Investment Advisers

The Securities and Exchange Commission today issued a proposal to rescind its “pay-to-play” rule that prohibits investment advisers from providing compensated investment advisory services to a government client for two years…

150 research primates got diarrhea, flooding lab with priceless vaccine data

Researchers now have clear new targets and insights for developing a Shigella vaccine.

Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance

Open source, commercial, single-hop, multi-hop, mixnet? The array of options is dizzying.

The Cybercab is Tesla’s ‘fork in the road’ moment

The company is about to formally launch the gold two-seater, with no steering wheel or pedals -- a move that could change Tesla forever.

Supreme Court urged to let states regulate sports bets on prediction markets

Circuit split raised the odds that SCOTUS will rule on Kalshi fight against states.

Fifa calls Uefa’s legal threat a ‘smear campaign’ in US federal filing

Fifa filed motion opposing Uefa’s request for discovery Uefa said to be considering criminal case v Gianni Infantino Attorneys representing Fifa have hit back at Uefa’s request for discovery in a US federal filing earlier this week. The lawyers called Uefa’s legal efforts “little more than press releases in further support of…

Accel reportedly in talks to lead $1B round for Thinking Machines at $40B valuation

The high-profile startup's annual revenue run rate stands at over $100 million.

Utilities are racing to link up with fusion startups, with Realta Fusion the latest to benefit

The grid has been straining under the weight of new AI data centers, and that has utilities courting fusion startups.

VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur's licensing fees by 85 percent

Pro soccer team's CTO points to "issues with the Broadcom takeover."

Abliteration.ai is making a business out of removing AI guardrails

Abliteration. AI is making powerful AI models without guardrails easier to access, arguing that giving defenders the same tools as bad actors could ultimately improve cybersecurity.

OpenAI hails ‘new era of artificial general intelligence’ with Astra model release

Astra’s arrival comes days after Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, described AGI as an ‘irrelevant marketing term’ The president of OpenAI, Greg Brockman, has claimed the world has entered a new era of artificial general intelligence after the release of his company’s latest model, Astra, which it described as the “world’s…

Just like a fruit fly, a new algorithm never forgets old scents

Insect-inspired "sparse coding" does fast learning, avoids catastrophic forgetting.

Meta is paying to peek at how you use their latest AI model

For its new Muse Spark model, intended for operating coding and other agents, Meta is offering an explicit discount averaging out to about 95% for users who "contribute" to the development of future models by sharing their prompts and model outputs.

Four major AI models suffer rare overlapping downtime

Service interruptions hit ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Gemini practically simultaneously.

Statement on Proposal to Rescind “Pay-to-Play” Rule

SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins