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Giants avoid 'devastating outcome' as QB Dart believed to have sprained MCL

Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is believed to have sustained a sprained MCL on Monday night based on initial exams, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. He will undergo an MRI on Tuesday.

Red Sox commit to Tracy, Breslow through '30 season

The Red Sox have named Chad Tracy as their full-time manager while also keeping chief baseball officer Craig Breslow in the fold, with both agreeing to long-term deals.

Skenes cites WBC for velocity dip: 'It definitely affected the year'

Pirates ace Paul Skenes, whose season has been marked by an uncharacteristic dip in velocity, cited the World Baseball Classic as a source of his struggles this year.

Donald's return fires up Rams, who bounce back with rout of Giants

Aaron Donald -- and the SoFi Stadium crowd's response to him -- sparked the Rams in his first game since the end of the 2023 season.

Birthday bashes: Alonso changes tune, reaches 40 HRs as son turns 1

Orioles slugger Pete Alonso threw a birthday bash for son Teddy as he turned 1, changing his walk-up music and hitting home runs Nos. 39 and 40 in a victory vs.

Alabama OC Grubb apologizes for calling out booing fans

Ryan Grubb apologized for comments he made Monday in which he called out some fans for booing Alabama early during Saturday's win.

Boise's Danielson says Western Michigan 'an undefeated football team'

Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson said this week's opponent, Western Michigan, is 'undefeated' after WMU's controversial Week 1 loss at Michigan.

Jones takes responsibility for Steveson's early exit after upset

Jon Jones took responsibility for Gable Steveson's quick exit after a historic upset on Saturday, saying his instant reaction was to "get my friend to the back to make sure he was OK."

📈 NBA Rank 2026: A new countdown begins with players Nos. 100-51

We're revealing our top 100 players in the league for the 2026-27 season. Which players broke into Nos.

Dart's injury hinders Giants as Stafford, Rams pick up MNF win

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MLB playoff tracker: Postseason odds, current bracket and who can clinch next

From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.

'Did that really happen?' How Boston went from 10-17 to the postseason

When Chad Tracy took over the Red Sox, they were in last place. Now, they're playoff-bound.

Seven things Solak thinks: Bucs will regret the Mayfield contract? Chargers are a bottom-10 team?

Can Baker Mayfield rebound? Are the Chargers doomed?

NFL Power Rankings: Our post-Week 2 poll, plus what we know about every QB1

How do all 32 NFL teams stack up? Plus, what we know for sure about the starting QBs around the league.

Free agents: Schultz, Coleman highlight top options for Week 3

Eric Karabell lists who he thinks are the top available players worth adding for the week ahead.

Fantasy buzz: Loss of Dart filters down to rest of Giants' skill-position players

Jaxson Dart's injury has a cascading effect on the Giants, whose skill players would also take a hit.

ECB wants stablecoin yield ban expanded across crypto lending and staking

The European Central Bank and national central banks across the European Union have called for MiCA’s stablecoin remuneration ban to cover lending, borrowing, staking and other arrangements that can generate indirect returns for token holders. According to the European System…

Dream debut - Colombage takes three wickets to stifle England

Sachindu Colombage enjoys a debut to remember as he removes Joe Root, Jos Buttler and Jamie Overton to finish with figures of 3-44 in the first One Day International between England and Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street.

England v Sri Lanka: first men’s one-day cricket international – live

Over-by-over updates, first ODI from 12.30pm BST Sign up to get The Spin newsletter | And mail Taha 3rd over: England 16-1 (Root 0, Duckett 4) In comes Joe Root. Poor work at deep fine leg by Madushanka, who goes for a one-handed stop by the rope but lets it slip away for four.

Foreign Currency Reserves 2026 – Market Notice 22 September 2026

Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan or any other jurisdiction where it is unlawful to distribute this announcement

Davey says far right in Britain now better funded and supported than in the past – UK politics live

Lib Dem leader tells party conference that ‘something big and dangerous is happening in our country’ If Andy Burnham wanted to inject some edge into his meeting with Donald Trump later (which he doesn’t), he could bring along a copy of today’s Financial Times. This front page headline speaks for itself.

Oil falls below $100 a barrel on reports Iran ‘makes strait of Hormuz offer’; UK government borrowing paints ‘dismal picture’ – business live

The rising cost of servicing the UK national debt pushed up borrowing last month, while oil is dropping, and M&G holds Bond Vigilantes Forum in London How much ‘headroom’ might John Healey still have to keep within the government’s fiscal rules? That’s the question dogging Westminster and the City.

Inside the trick plays and proposal: Boise State's immortal Fiesta Bowl 20 years later

Two decades after stunning Oklahoma and captivating the country, we asked the Broncos how they did it.

Next for the U. S. SEC: Agency's chief crypto counsel illuminates path for custody

Taylor Lindman, the top lawyer on the agency's Crypto Task Force, says the SEC is trying to get firms comfortable with blockchain technology and crypto assets.

‘How do you get a result without contacting a newspaper?’: your questions for our consumer champion answered

In her weekly column for the Guardian, Anna Tims solves readers consumer problems – ranging from the devastating to the ridiculous . She answered your questions on AI chat bots, consumer protection and how companies keep getting away with terrible customer service TLouis1990 asks: What are your tips for getting the best out of…

Cricket in the 21st century: 25 ways the game has changed

For their 100th issue, Wisden Cricket Monthly have identified 100 ways the sport has developed this century. Here are 15 things we have gained and 10 we have lost Unblessed with much pace, staying agile lest they get left behind, the game’s seam bowlers are a resourceful bunch.

Crypto firms still face full AML rules after CLARITY Act vote

The Senate’s failure to advance the CLARITY Act has left existing customer identification, anti-money laundering, sanctions, and suspicious activity reporting requirements unchanged for covered U. S.

Magritte: This Is Still Not a Pipe review – brilliance and trash from the surrealist who sullied Freud

Gagosian Gallery, London With his clever conundrums, the Belgian loved satirising both psychoanalysis and surrealism – and occasionally painted rubbish to annoy his family. What a dude!

Bank of Canada: Slack delays hikes despite crude shock – NBC

National Bank of Canada's Ethan Currie notes that while oil-driven inflation risks have increased, the Bank of Canada is likely to remain on hold in October as domestic slack and trade uncertainty continue to weigh on the economic outlook.

European drugmakers say they are ‘losing ground’ to US and Chinese rivals

Some of continent’s biggest pharma firms write to national leaders calling for action to safeguard their futures Some of Europe’s biggest pharmaceutical companies have said the continent is “losing ground” to rivals including the US and China in developing new drugs and attracting investment. The chairs of nine companies…

Trump sees post-election Iran deal, calls for pressure to stay

The US President Donald Trump said at the UN General Assembly that “we must be united in maintaining pressure on Iran,” adding that he believes that the US and Iran will strike a deal, following the US elections.

Big tech says AI can find a cure for cancer. So where is it?

Alongside warnings about its ability to destroy humanity, artificial intelligence is also hailed for its potential to revolutionise health treatment. Just how far can it take us?

Five AI safety sessions every founder should have on their TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 agenda

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, five sessions across the AI Stage and Real World AI Stage cover AI safety, featuring leaders from Anthropic, NVIDIA, AWS, Waabi, and more. Register now to save up to $200 before Sept 25.

Noble Carbon will show how it’s making EV charger installs painless at TechCrunch Disrupt

Noble Carbon has developed a smart circuit breaker that allows households to electrify without the pain of a main panel upgrade.

AstroForge is putting AI in command of its next spacecraft

Autonomy-1 will have a small, transformer-based AI model taking charge of a space probe.

Bitcoin ETFs Take Nearly $1B in a Day as Average Holder Returns to Profit

The funds pulled in more on Monday than across the whole of last week, when they posted the weakest net inflow of their history.

Great Britain exit Billie Jean King Cup to mighty Czechia in quarter-finals

Defeats for Kartal and Boulter condemn Britain to loss Men will play Germany in quarter-finals of Davis Cup Great Britain’s stay at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals lasted only one match as they fell to Czechia in the quarter-finals in Shenzhen. Anne Keothavong’s side were bidding to reach the last four for the fourth time in…

Nick Clegg could make £30m windfall from datacentre startup Nscale flotation

The former UK deputy prime minister is a board member of the UK-based company and owns 917,000 shares Nick Clegg could make approximately $40m (£30m) from the planned float of Nscale as the UK-based datacentre company prepares for a US stock market listing. The former UK deputy prime minister owns more than 917,000 shares in…

GB out of BJK Cup as Kartal & Boulter beaten by Czechs

Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter lose their singles matches as Great Britain are beaten by a strong Czech Republic side in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals.

United States: September inflation profile – TD Securities

TD Securities economists Oscar Munoz and Eli Nir provide an early projection for United States (US) September Consumer Price Index (CPI , expecting Headline CPI to rise 0.54% m/m, driven mainly by an almost 8% jump in gasoline and firmer food prices.

Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for event contract margin trading

Kalshi has asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to approve a margin framework for eligible event contracts, limiting access to qualified participants and excluding markets tied to sports. Kalshi margin framework targets eligible event contracts Kalshi Klear’s Sept.

NBA Rank: 10 players we're watching ... for 2027's top 100

There's always next year. Ben Golliver and Zach Kram examine 10 players already on our radar for 2027 NBA Rank.

CFP Bubble Watch: LSU-Texas A&M loser in trouble

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

Latest CFP, bowl projections: Big shifts follow a wild week

With thrilling finishes and some big upsets, here are projections for each postseason game.

SoFi moves $25 billion card program to SoFiUSD settlement on Mastercard

SoFi Technologies has moved its entire $25 billion card program to blockchain based settlement using SoFiUSD as its bank issued stablecoin goes live across Mastercard’s global payments network. According to a joint announcement from SoFi and Mastercard on Sept.

Natural gas: Price downside limited – Commerzbank

Norman Liebke at Commerzbank argues that European gas prices may see only limited further declines despite a brief 8% drop on US–Iran diplomatic headlines.

‘We didn’t set out to make a show for animals!’ The Netflix seal cartoon that’s a huge hit … with pets

Videos of cats and dogs transfixed by Netflix kids’ show Sealook – or pawing at its characters – are everywhere. We tried to find out why … and asked a goldendoodle for its verdict Ozzy the four-month-old goldendoodle isn’t normally allowed on the sofa.

Protests for Germany’s car industry as job losses loom

A combination of Chinese competition and US tariffs is causing problems in Germany.

European central banks push to expand stablecoin yield ban to crypto lending and staking

Central bankers argue that indirect yield structures blur the line between electronic payment tokens and commercial bank deposits, distorting financial system competition.

Scotland's Pocognoli has 'good mix' as he eyes winning start to his reign

New Scotland head Sebastien Pocognoli has told Sky Sports it was time for change, believing he has a "good mix" in his first squad.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Aaron Edsinger brings Hello Robot’s Stretch 4 to life onstage

Hello Robot CEO and co-founder Aaron Edsinger will bring Stretch 4 for a live demo on the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200, plus get a second pass at 50% off.

Trump’s sneaky plan to gut Endangered Species Act draws from 1995 Scalia dissent

Trump adopts Scalia’s ire for feds protecting populations of endangered animals.

'Just getting started' - Pollock signs new multi-year deal with Saints

Henry Pollock has signed a new multi-year contract extension with Northampton Saints that will see him stay at his boyhood club beyond this season.

‘I cried. I shook’: Royal Ballet’s Natalia Osipova on making her fearsome, foul-mouthed acting debut

Osipova plays the wife of formerly gay economist John Maynard Keynes in a new play. The ballerina talks about the allure of her Russian character, dismissed as a ‘frivolous, foghorn of a chorus girl’ When Natalia Osipova started rehearsals for her first ever play, it didn’t go well.

Canadian Dollar: USD strength keeps CAD weakness in focus - Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note that the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is largely unchanged, with Governor Macklem’s comments leaving the Bank of Canada (BoC) outlook broadly consistent with the latest policy statement.

Neutral venues and no 'away' fans - how Israel v Republic of Ireland became so contentious

BBC Sport explores the backdrop to the Republic of Ireland's matches against Israel, amid fraught tensions between the nations.

Fed’s Collins: More restrictive policy should help inflation return to 2%

Boston Federal Reserve (Fed) President Susan Collins said in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday that she supported last week’s interest-rate hike and sees a somewhat more restrictive policy stance as appropriate to bring inflation sustainably back to the Fed's 2% target.

Risk sentiment improved and Oil prices fell: Why the US Dollar is still holding firm

The US Dollar (USD) remains on a solid footing following a hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision and persistent hawkish rhetoric from Fed officials.

Exhibit tables added: One last chance to showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

We have reopened our exhibitor program for 1 more week. Book your exhibit table by September 30 at 11:59 p.m.

Euro remains cautious as Middle East headlines, Fed outlook drive sentiment

EUR/USD is little changed on Tuesday as the US Dollar (USD) gives back earlier gains following fresh diplomatic signals surrounding the war between the United States (US) and Iran.

Silver edges lower as demand-led inflation keeps Fed tightening risks in focus

Silver (XAG/USD) declines 0.38% on Tuesday and trades around $65.85 at the time of writing.

'I'm done with medical abuse': actor Arnaud Denis dies by euthanasia in Belgium

The French actor and director had been in unbearable pain since a polypropylene prosthesis was fitted in 2023 after a right groin hernia. Aged 43, he was euthanised this Tuesday in Namur, Belgium.

We just shipped support for the ugliest part of HTTP: Vary

Vary support is now available in Cache Rules on every plan. You can normalize known negotiation headers, pass exact values through to the origin when those small differences matter, or bypass cache when the variation is too unpredictable.

Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists review – It caused fury across Europe. In the UK? Laughter and coughing

National Theatre, London Tiago Rodrigues’s play has incensed audiences abroad with one character’s hellfire rightwing invective. But its combination of boredom and shocks ultimately feels confusing What does it say about an audience who, while watching a character make a speech that has sparked screeching protests and angry…

Oil: Supply shock keeps prices elevated – NBC

National Bank of Canada's (NBC) Ethan Currie reassesses Oil pricing, highlighting persistent Middle East disruptions, depleted reserves and refined product shortages.

US September Richmond composite index -2 vs +4 prior

Services index 0 vs -8 prior Composite index -2 vs +4 prior Manufacturing shipments -5 vs +11 prior This is a mixed bag relative to the prior numbers but none of it is good, as all the main indexes are at zero or below. This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.

EU Consumer Confidence (flash) for September -16.5 vs -16.0 estimate

Prior -15.5 last month. Euro area flash consumer confidence: -16.5 vs -16.0 expected.

Using AI to help local governments connect with constituents

We’re supporting Jigsaw’s collaborative Sensemaking AI fund — and calling on leaders around the world to join us.

4 days to save up to $200: Reason 2 of 5 to be at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, plus 50% off a second pass before prices increase on September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

TikTok’s US arm joins Lantern, a cross-platform child safety initiative

Eight months after establishing a U. S.

Pollock left money on table to stay at Saints - Hearn

Henry Pollock turned down rival offers worth much more than his Northampton extension, which will earn him over £400,000 a year, says adviser Eddie Hearn.

England latest: 'Unresolved issues between Tuchel and Mainoo'

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “England latest: 'Unresolved issues between Tuchel and Mainoo'”.

The amazing life of 101-year-old art warrior Ce Roser: ‘We made noise. We closed the streets’

Sick of her friends getting nowhere, she co-founded The Women in the Arts Foundation and they protested across New York. Ahead of a UK show, Roser talks about escaping wartime Shanghai – and still painting three a day In January of 1971, the American art historian Linda Nochlin published a landmark essay, Why Have There Been No…

High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds

EVs with 90,000 to 120,000 miles on the clock are more likely to pass MOTs than petrol models of the same age Motorists buying a secondhand car with a lot of miles on the clock are likely to find an electric vehicle (EV) ultimately more reliable than a petrol vehicle, according to a study. An analysis of 47.4m MOT tests found…

India: Growth, liquidity and policy response – DBS

DBS Group Research economist Radhika Rao assesses India’s strong start to FY27, with high-frequency data pointing to around 7% growth in 2QFY and full-year FY27 growth of 7.3% year-on-year.

Dyson’s most overengineered gadget may have a waterproofing problem

Dyson admits a component issue but won't say what's failing in its $500 toothbrush.

Superpowers cannot solve world’s problems, UN chief says in final general assembly address

António Guterres says humanity faces unprecedented convergence of threats but mechanisms for collective action are under growing strain The world’s fault lines have turned from cracks into canyons as superpowers show that they alone do not have the military, economic and technological power to guarantee security or solve the…

Big Questions: Does Satoshi actually own 1.1 million Bitcoin?

Researchers can trace an estimated 1.1 million BTC to a distinctive early mining operation. The harder question is whether that miner was actually Satoshi.

Why did Tom Brady want the Raiders? Maybe this is why

As I walked out of Allegiant Stadium in the middle of last November, following the Las Vegas Raiders' miserable home defeat to the Dallas Cowboys, I looked at all the downcast fans trudging away and I thought, why does Tom Brady want to be involved with this?

Rams crush Giants but Jaxson Dart escapes ‘devastating outcome’ after knee injury

New York Giants 6-28 Los Angeles Rams Aaron Donald celebrates return to NFL with victory Davante Adams has eight catches for 195 yards Davante Adams made eight catches for 195 yards and hauled in two of Matthew Stafford’s four touchdown passes, and the Los Angeles Rams welcomed Aaron Donald back to the NFL with a 28-6 victory…

Post your questions for Miranda Richardson

She has lit up screens large and small playing Ruth Ellis, Rita Skeeter, Barbara Castle and the hilarious Queenie in Blackadder. Alternatively, you could ask about birds of prey, orangutans or playing the cello Judging by the size of her awards cupboard, Miranda Richardson has had quite the career.

Bank of England: Modest insurance tightening path – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank Research’s UK economists Sanjay Raja and Maui Brennan have shifted their BoE base case from no hikes to two 25bp moves, in November and February. They argue Bank Rate is already restrictive, inflation is largely energy-driven, and second‑round effects remain limited.

Singapore’s Nexstrom wants to bring 2D semiconductors to chip fabs

Singapore-based Nexstrom has raised new funding to develop equipment that could help chipmakers manufacture 2D semiconductor materials at scale.

Great to see what Tom Cruise’s belly button looks like, but it’s the stuff he is never asked about that interests me | Marina Hyde

Most stars, and especially women, are endlessly expected to explain the past: the lessons learned and all the regrets. But not Tom – it’s Hollywood’s free pass There really is no press tour like a Tom Cruise press tour – which is why there have not really been any Tom Cruise press tours for a very long time indeed.

ECB, EU cenbanks seek changes in MiCA’s minimum bank deposit for stablecoins

The ECB and EU central banks want to replace MiCA’s stablecoin bank-deposit requirements with liquidity thresholds, warning that sudden withdrawals could strain lenders.

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.

Heisman of the week: Trinidad Chambliss states impressive case

Ole Miss' electrifying QB could be as hard to catch in the Heisman race as he is on the field.

Power Rankings: Ole Miss on the rise, Miami drops

Week 3 brought big wins, plus a few wake-up calls. Take a look at how the Top 25 shifted this week.

Japanese Yen: Turning point with BoJ shift – OCBC

OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong argue that intervention risks and a more hawkish Bank of Japan (BoJ) are key for the Japanese Yen (JPY).

The world freaked out about AI doomsday. Now what?

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will meet each other next week, but it’s unlikely they’ll agree to AI regulation Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, US tech editor at the Guardian, writing to you while reading and disagreeing with Jenny Odell’s 2019 book How to Do Nothing .

These journalists share vital reporting with thousands of US immigrants – all by text and WhatsApp

Independent outlets are leaning on social media, chat and other nontraditional methods to fight disinformation When Allan Marrero, an asylum-seeker from the Cayman Islands , was released after five months in immigration detention, there was only one journalist he invited to his celebration: Eileen Grench, a reporter with the…

Heart of the Beast review – Brad Pitt survivalist dogmance serves up wilderness with side of cheese

Pitt and loyal hound Odin get stuck in remote Alaska in this serviceable adventure with hints of Jack London and Marley & Me One man and his dog have an amazing adventure in this survivalist drama starring Brad Pitt, from screenwriter Cameron Alexander and director David Ayer, for which the first and last words of the title…

Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy bets these 21 startups will shape energy’s future

To the investors at Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy, the coming wave of electrification will make data center energy demands look quaint by comparison. Here's how they're preparing.

Everyone can find a reason to dislike data center construction

Inside two years of fraught AI data center debates in Pennsylvania.

Introducing Worker Previews: isolated preview environments for every change your agent makes

Worker Previews gives every branch its own URL, configuration, state, and observability, so you and your agents can test changes in parallel without affecting production.

Australian Dollar steadies as Middle East diplomacy takes focus

AUD/USD trims part of its earlier losses on Tuesday as traders assess fresh diplomatic signals surrounding the war between the United States (US) and Iran, weighing on the US Dollar (USD).

US Dollar: Hawkish fedspeak backs upside risks – ING

ING’s Francesco Pesole notes the Dollar started the week strongly despite lower Oil prices and firmer global equities, helped by hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve officials Austan Goolsbee and Alberto Musalem that supported US front-end rates.

Barnwell: Two star QBs hurt, a near upset and a surprising win

Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels both got hurt. The Packers nearly lost to the Jets.

Bouzkova beats Kartal as Czech Republic take BJK Cup lead over GB

Sonay Kartal is narrowly beaten by Marie Bouzkova in the first singles match as Czech Republic take a 1-0 lead over Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup.

Philly Fed nonmanufacturing survey -22.0 vs -10.6 prior

Regional activity -22.0 vs -10.6 prior (lowest since June) New orders -2.2 vs -10.1 prior Sales/revenues 6.8 vs 7.9 prior Full-time employment 19.0 vs 2.1 prior (highest since June 2022) Part-time employment 10.7 vs 1.1 prior Prices paid 37.8 vs 29.2 prior Prices received 20.0 vs 10.3 prior (highest since June) Wage and benefit…

Australian Dollar: RBA seen hiking as inflation risks build – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s Nicholas Chia now expects the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to raise the cash rate to 4.60% at its 29 September meeting, revising a previous call for a hold. Chia cites recent RBA messaging focused on upside inflation risks and resilient economic momentum.

US ADP Employment Change 4-week average increases to 20K

Private-sector hiring in the US has gained some pace in early September. According to the NER Pulse, the weekly companion to the ADP National Employment Report, companies added an average of 20K jobs per week in the four weeks ending September 5.

Bitcoin, ether perpetual volumes on Kalshi are dominated by an unusual, repetitive trade, data shows

CoinDesk found one $5,499 trade size accounting for 57% of sampled ether-perpetual volume, while recurring $2,500 and $5,000 trade sizes made up 54% of sampled bitcoin-perpetual volume.

Bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams: Dylan Larkin's destination, surprise award contenders, more

We're not saying all of these will come true ... but a lot of them just might!

Look on the bright side: Silver linings for MLB's non-playoff teams

Your favorite team won't be playing in October -- but that doesn't mean the season was a total loss. Right?

Nscale’s IPO will test Wall Street’s appetite for concentrated AI bets once again

The British AI data center developer depends on tech giants Microsoft and Anthropic for most of its revenue.

Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $65.61 per troy ounce, down 0.78% from the $66.13 it cost on Monday.

British Pound: Fiscal squeeze risks dovish BoE – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights that GBP/USD remains under 1.3400 as United Kingdom (UK) fiscal policy turns more restrictive. Rising borrowing has eroded fiscal headroom, pressuring Chancellor John Healey to tighten via taxes and spending cuts.

A cathartic win 293 days in the making: Hanging in The Grove for Lane Kiffin's return

After unmatched hype and buildup -- and an epic scene at The Grove -- Ole Miss got the best of Lane Kiffin and LSU.

Binance takes $100M stake in Circle under expanded USDC deal

Circle sold Binance $100 million in stock and agreed to pay monthly incentives under an expanded five-year partnership promoting USDC.

WNBA awards tracker: Wilson (MVP), Miles (ROY) and all of ESPN's picks

A'ja Wilson (MVP) and Olivia Miles (ROY) are shoo-ins. A Golden State duo is among our other award winners.

Morning Minute: Robinhood CEO Bets Crypto Will Beat Sports at Prediction Markets

Crypto is interesting again and that means attention is flowing back to the sector. And it’s starting to show in the data.

Is it time to be concerned about Jayden Daniels?

Experts weigh in on Daniels' latest injury -- what it means for him, the Commanders, and their collective futures.

'In another galaxy' - La Liga chief dismisses Real's ref conspiracy claims

La Liga president Javier Tebas says claiming there is a refereeing conspiracy against Real Madrid is like "living in another galaxy".

Why Payward-backed Reap is betting on non-USD stablecoins for 24/7 cross-border FX settlement

Reap is preparing to add a Mexican peso stablecoin and is exploring Hong Kong dollar, euro, won and yen tokens for foreign exchange outside banking hours.

Euro: Softer versus Dollar as ECB tightening meets French risks – MUFG

MUFG’s Lee Hardman reports the Euro (EUR) is trading on a softer footing against the US Dollar, with EUR/USD near the bottom of its 1.1400–1.1800 range.

Using AI to ‘talk to animals’ might make us feel clever – but what, if anything, does it do for them?

As animal behaviorists increasingly use AI in their research, they grapple with how to wield the technology responsibly I’m sitting in a small boat in Shark Bay, Australia, eavesdropping on a conversation between some of Earth’s most intelligent beings. The motor is off, the turquoise sea is glassy, and Stephanie King and I are…

NVIDIA Isaac ROS 5.0 Advances Agentic, Open Source Robotics Development

To build and deploy sophisticated robotics applications that can perceive, reason and act in dynamic environments, developers need new physical AI models and tools. The ROS open framework is a project from Open Robotics that helps humans build robots.

Brisbane’s Lachie Neale to miss grand final as AFL’s one-game ban upheld

Dual Brownlow medallist guilty of intentional striking Plea of ‘exceptional circumstances’ rejected The prospect of Brisbane Lions’ midfielder Lachie Neale playing in Saturday’s AFL grand final has plummeted after his suspension for striking Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan in last week’s preliminary final was upheld by the AFL…

Best Monero exchanges without registration in 2026

Monero users are turning to instant swaps and decentralized platforms as centralized exchanges restrict access to XMR.

EU spends three times more on imports from China than bloc exports there

Study shows trade deficit ran at more than €1bn a day in July, days before Xi Jinping’s summit with Donald Trump Business live – latest updates Consumers and businesses in the EU are spending three times more on Chinese imports than their counterparts in China are buying from the bloc, a study has shown. Customs data showed the…

Webster: Littler won't walk away from darts over crowd treatment

Sky Sports Darts' Mark Webster believes Luke Littler will not walk away from darts over crowd treatment, adding the PDC are determined to rid the sport of whistling but that boos will always remain.

EUR/GBP Price Forecast: 100-day SMA blocks recovery as momentum remains subdued

EUR/GBP edges higher on Tuesday as the British Pound (GBP) remains under pressure across the board, weighed by concerns over the UK’s deteriorating fiscal outlook and the Bank of England’s (BoE) reluctance to raise interest rates while several major central banks have moved toward tighter policy.

Arteta agrees new deal with champions Arsenal

Mikel Arteta agrees an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.

Swiss Franc rallies on risk appetite while SNB threatens with FX intervention

The Swiss Franc (CHF) extended its recovery against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, favoured by lower Oil prices amid hopes of a new round of US-Iran negotiations, which has prompted the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to launch an intervention warning.

OpenAI’s George Osborne says datacentre nimbys holding back Britain

Former chancellor, now senior figure at OpenAI, says UK needs datacentres to maintain ‘sovereignty’ over AI tech UK politics live – latest updates Datacentre nimbys are holding Britain back, George Osborne has said in reaction to nationwide protests about the giant water- and energy-guzzling structures. The former Tory…

US Dollar: Modestly stronger into year-end – OCBC

OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that the US Dollar (USD) stayed resilient despite improved risk appetite, supported by hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) commentary that limited the drop in US front-end yields.

Binance takes $100 million stake in Circle with five year USDC agreement

Binance has invested $100 million in Circle Internet Group while entering a new five year commercial agreement that will pay the crypto exchange to promote USDC across its platform. According to a securities filing cited in reports published Tuesday, Circle…

Binance Takes $100M Stake in Circle Under Five-Year USDC Promotion Deal

The two sides closed an equity placement and a five-year commercial deal on the same day, with money moving in both directions.

investing Live European FX news wrap: Oil prices extend losses as Iran offers to reopen Hormuz, Saudi Arabia prepares to resume oil exports

Headlines: Fars news denies reports of Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if the US eases blockade Oil prices extend decline as Saudi Arabia restarts East-West pipeline, prepares to resume crude exports Silver remains supported amid growing Middle East de-escalation hopes as Iran offers to reopen Hormuz Oil prices hover near…

Jeff Passan's 2026 MLB regular-season awards, with a twist

Forget the MVP and Cy Young Award races -- it's time to hand out our annual wide-ranging hardware.

A $3.2 million 'bitcoin butterfly' option trade bets on $95,000 by the end of October

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 22, 2026

Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices

Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.

India avoid shock defeat by Japan after controversial wide

World Champions India avoid a shock defeat in the one-off T20 against Japan after a wide ball is controversially overturned in the final over.

Coinbase pushes beyond crypto with retail access to $2.2 billion Oura IPO

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ECB to put its own money into tokenized securities via new Pontes DLT

The ECB aims to gain firsthand DLT market experience by buying tokenized public-sector securities and settling the trades through Pontes.

Fancy a pint … at Lidl? The bizarre battle over Northern Ireland’s stifled nightlife

The country’s licensing laws mean the supermarket has opened a pub so it can sell alcohol, while campaigners are fighting to help other venues open and get people dancing At first sight The Middle Ale in Dundonald, Northern Ireland looks just like any other pub. There is a big TV, an array of seating, and beer pumps behind the…

Fars News denies reports of Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases blockade

Reports of potential negotiations between Iran and the US and the possibility of the Strait of Hormuz reopening pushed oil prices lower earlier in the session, but Iranian sources are now denying the claims via Fars News. Kyodo and Reuters reported earlier, citing Iranian sources, that Tehran could be prepared to reopen the…

Head of Spain's RTVE backs ongoing Eurovision boycott over Israel's participation

Spain withdrew from the 2026 contest in Austria, alongside the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland and Slovenia, in protest against Israel’s participation.

Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros

The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.

Hungarian Forint: Key 360 area supports consolidation against Euro – Societe Generale

Societe Generale analysts describe EUR/HUF as consolidating above the 360 area after an interim low near 348 in June. The pair is capped by the 200-day moving average at 370/371, with a breakout above this zone needed to confirm a larger up-move.

Amar Kanwar review: unflinching Indian artist dares you to step into the darkness (literally)

Serpentine North, London Making lyrical films for over 40 years, about everything from the end of empire to sexual brutality, Kanwar focuses on the parts of gruesome stories that are often missed The exhibition begins in darkness. A darkness so complete, in fact, that I’m forced to wait at the threshold while my eyes adjust…

Gold consolidates as Iran diplomacy hopes clash with hawkish Fed expectations

Gold (XAU/USD) consolidates on Tuesday as traders weigh fresh Middle East headlines while the broader geopolitical backdrop remains tense. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades around $4,328 after rebounding from an intraday low of $4,291 during European trading hours.

Great Britain out of Billie Jean King Cup Finals as Boulter, Kartal beaten

Great Britain's stay at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals lasted only one match as they fell to Czechia in the quarter-finals in Shenzhen.

Japanese Yen: Overbought rally faces 158.40 cap – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/JPY remains supported after testing the 157.30 area, with short-term price action expected to stay within a 156.90–157.80 range.

New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles

After excerpts of the book were published last week, Buckingham Palace responded with a strongly-worded statement that's rare by the measured standards of the royal household.

Swan Song by Charles Spencer review – a furious exercise in score-settling by Diana’s brother

Amid genuinely touching passages about his sister, the earl can’t help but put himself and his grievances centre stage Charles Spencer’s Swan Song, a memoir of his relationship with his sister, the late Diana, Princess of Wales, is a fascinating document that tells us a little about Diana and a great deal about Charles Spencer…

Binance buys $100 million Circle stake in five-year USDC promotion deal

Circle sold 1.24 million shares at $80.84 each and will pay Binance a monthly fee tied to USDC held through its wallet infrastructure.

Crypto firms pour $206 million into 2026 US election cycle

Crypto companies have contributed $206 million toward the 2026 U. S.

Édouard Mendy: ‘Winning Afcon was 10 times better than the Champions League’

After retiring from international football, the former Chelsea keeper reflects on a Senegal career that – according to him – included two African titles “I had to stay patient and try to have a cool head because everywhere else there was fire,” Édouard Mendy remembers. In the cauldron of the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in…

NASA chief: I'm only interested in "good deals" from international partners

"There was absolutely a time where we were trying to make everyone happy."

Bitcoin clears $86,000 as $1B in shorts liquidated again – battle now shifts to $90k

Bitcoin’s break above $86,000 has cleared a major pocket of bearish leverage and put $90,000 back in traders’ sights. The largest cryptocurrency climbed as high as $87,363 over the past 24 hours, its strongest level since January, before easing to $85,824 at press time, CryptoSlate data show.

Meta deal will help plastics recycling startup MacroCycle build its first factory

Meta is giving plastic recycling a boost in a new deal with startup MacroCycle, which is building its first commercial plant.

Bitcoin recovers from Asian-session lows as falling oil price supports risk appetite

Bitcoin traded near $86,000 as WTI crude dropped below $90 and strong stock markets supported risk appetite.

Japanese Yen recovers against US Dollar as oil prices correct sharply

The Japanese Yen (JPY) claws back its early losses and turns slightly positive against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Thursday, with the USD/JPY pair dropping 0.2% to near 157.00.

Canadian Dollar hesitates as Oil falls amid Hormuz reopening talks

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) trades practically flat against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as the risk appetite triggered by Tehran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has offset the decline in Crude prices.

Stafford throws four touchdown passes in Rams win

Matthew Stafford throws four touchdown passes as the Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Giants 28-6.

A cowboy act: Photographer Ivan McClellan on capturing the world of Black rodeo culture

Photographer Ivan McClellan has a new edition of his Eight Seconds project, featuring 91 unseen photographs capturing Black cowboy and rodeo culture in the United States.

Liverpool’s Aurélie Csillag on making women’s football more diverse: ‘Visibility starts at the top’

The Swiss international explains why she became involved in the club’s Beyond the Goalposts initiative “When I was young I never had a role model. I only watched men’s football, but when women’s football got bigger there were no really good black players.

CLARITY Act needs 11 more Senate votes, but 4 of the 49 it already has want the bill changed

Four Republican senators who voted to advance the CLARITY Act on Sept. 15 also appear as named supporters on a bank-backed amendment seeking tougher restrictions on stablecoin yield.

Live updates: Bitcoin trades near $86,000 as U. S. stocks post small gains

WTI crude oil dropped to $90 as reports suggested Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.

Archaeology at Troy: 2,800-year-old agora found, city was not abandoned after war

Excavations on Hisarlik hill in Turkey have uncovered the site’s oldest agora, proving Troy was resettled 80–90 years after the war, not deserted for centuries before the Aeolians arrived.

'I lost my love for swimming' - Smith comes out of retirement

South Africa's most successful Olympian Tatjana Smith explains why she has reversed her decision to retire from competitive swimming.

David Squires on … Jim Ratcliffe lamenting the decline of once-mighty empires

Our cartoonist on Manchester United’s billionaire joint-owner showing a startling lack of self-awareness Buy a cartoon | Some of David’s favourite works And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now

Oil prices extend decline as Saudi Arabia restarts East-West pipeline, prepares to resume crude exports

Saudi Arabia is preparing to resume crude oil exports from the Red Sea port of Yanbu as early as Tuesday, according to people familiar with the matter, in another sign that the kingdom is gradually restoring its disrupted oil export infrastructure. Several Asian refiners have reportedly been informed by Saudi Aramco that they…

Binance probed by U. S. federal prosecutors for sanctions violations: Bloomberg

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan and the Justice Department are said to be investigating whether the crypto exchange knowingly permitted users to bypass U. S.

South African Rand: SARB hike and hawkish tone – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur expects the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to deliver a 25 basis point rate hike after surprising markets by holding rates in July.

South Korea targets November review for second stage crypto legislation

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has set November for a National Assembly subcommittee review of the Digital Asset Framework Act, rejecting claims that work on the country’s second stage crypto legislation has been delayed. According to Seo Na yoon, head…

‘Our job was not to attack’: how do you make a documentary about America’s culture wars?

Oscar-winning film-maker Barry Levinson’s docuseries Bucks County, USA examines the political divide in one town in a revealing and infuriating manner Like many teenage best friends, Evi and Vanessa have a penchant for finishing each other’s sentences. Whether enmeshed on a couch or telling a story, one, a red-headed musical…

Heresy review – feminist folk horror summons something scary in the woods with supply of fresh blood

A childless woman flees into the forest and emerges with a swollen belly in director Didier Konings’ short, sharp fable Before fertility tourism, the only option for your average medieval serf struggling to conceive was heading to the nearest foreboding woods and summoning weird, antlered dryads. Or so it seems from Didier…

Crypto metric signals altseason as Bitcoin market-cap share stalls below 60%

Glassnode’s Altcoin Cycle Signal printed a new altseason signal after a month of Bitcoin and altcoin market-cap gains.

New DNA analysis adds evidence Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings

A lock of hair, 15 years of sleuthing and a 200-year-old question. In History by a Hair , Smithsonian Institution scholar Richard Kurin follows the DNA trail back to Thomas Jefferson.

'I'm an idiot' - Strickland survives crash with no helmet

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says he is "OK" but "an idiot" after surviving a crash in an off-road vehicle while not wearing a helmet.

21Shares: Privacy coins grow nearly 5x in one year

Privacy coins have grown nearly fivefold to around $30 billion in one year, 21Shares says, as Zcash leads gains and institutions test private rails.

Crypto market cap reclaims $3 trillion as Bitcoin, altcoins rally

Bitcoin traded near $86,000 as major altcoins gained, while rising derivatives leverage pointed to growing speculative activity across crypto markets.

The Breakdown | The Prem at 30: are all the fights and mistakes out of the way?

English club rugby enters its fourth decade determined to meet its challenges with more high-profile investment deals and expansion It has taken a while but the penny finally seems to be dropping with those in charge of English club rugby. Perhaps it is simply maturity striking as the professional club top tier reaches its 30th…

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD approaches $4,300 after rejection at the $4,400 area

Gold (XAU/USD) trades lower for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, extending its decline to levels below $4,320 during the European session, as the recovery attempt from last week’s low was capped at $4,400.

Kazakhstan crypto trading turnover surged past $10 billion in 2025

Kazakhstan’s regulated cryptocurrency market has surpassed $10 billion in annual trading turnover as the country expands licensed digital asset services and builds its domestic Web3 developer ecosystem. According to Deputy Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Gizzat Baitursynov, trading…

US Probes Whether Binance 'Knowingly' Let Iran-Linked Trades Through: Report

Binance says it has a "zero-tolerance policy" for sanctions violations. Prosecutors are asking whether its 2023 compliance fixes held.

Hungarian Forint: NBH stance supports carry appeal – ING

ING’s Frantisek Taborsky expects the National Bank of Hungary to pause its mini easing cycle at 5.50% and possibly outline a two-step cut in its inflation target from 3.0% to 2.0%.

Animoca Brands delays IPO plans, suspends merger talks with Currenc

Talks between the two kicked off late last year, with plans for the former to own 95% of the merged company.

What is ‘Trump TV’ - and how does Family Guy and 'Home Alone' come into it?

Critics were quick to slam the “state-run” TV platform, especially considering its timing, which coincides with the ban on traditional media outlets. The promotional clip for 'Trump TV' has also raised concerns regarding copyright, as it features numerous clips from beloved TV shows and movies.

US Dollar: Fed tightening keeps upside risks – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes the US Dollar (USD) is extending gains after the latest hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) hike, even as reopening prospects for the Strait of Hormuz temper the move and weigh on Oil.

Crypto firms put $206 million behind the midterms: here’s who their political machine is backing

Crypto corporations contributed $206 million to super PACs and hybrid PACs through the second quarter of 2026, according to Public Citizen's Aug. 27 analysis of FEC records.

EURC scam: Dutch police arrest 2 over fake Rolex deals

Dutch police arrested two men accused of using fake EURC tokens to buy Rolex watches from Marktplaats sellers in an ongoing fraud probe.

New Zealand Dollar: Hawkish RBNZ pricing supports kiwi – MUFG

MUFG's Lee Hardman highlights the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) as the main overnight mover, boosted by hawkish guidance from Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Breman. Her comments on higher Oil-driven inflation have reinforced expectations for a third consecutive 25 bps hike next month.

Henry Pollock saga ends after player signs ‘multi-year’ deal to stay at Northampton

‘I’m happy. It’s an exciting place to be right now’ Prem champions have moved to tie down huge asset England back row Henry Pollock has signed a bumper new contract with Northampton.

Spain battles climate change on several fronts

A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.

White hats outrun Coldcard hackers in 52-Bitcoin evacuation

White hats secured about 40% of the Bitcoin moved in the Coldcard exploit’s second wave, transferring it to a Wyoming trust for victims.

‘Have some humanity’: Diogo Jota chants at Rúben Neves a wake-up call for Saudi Arabia

With added coverage comes added scrutiny and there is a feeling that the league was too lenient when punishing chants about the late Portugal forward The good thing about Cristiano Ronaldo playing in your league is that he is one of the most famous footballers ever and when he scores a great goal or reaches 1,000 (just 21 to…

United States Dollar Index (DXY) eases from July 30 high as Iran offers to reopen Hormuz

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, retreats slightly after hitting a fresh high since July 30 during the early European session on Tuesday. The index, however, lacks follow-through and currently trades just below mid-100.00s, unchanged for the day.

‘Hardships never last’: Jenn Lichter’s path from Colombian orphanage to ultrarunning records

Jenn Lichter’s childhood followed a difficult path. The resilience she gained helped her achieve an unbreakable ultrarunning feat this summer On 27 June, Jenn Lichter lined up for her first 100-mile race, the Western States 100.

Nimesh Patel on stand-up, Palestine and politics: ‘The way that religion’s been weaponized is ugly’

The comedian went from being discovered by Chris Rock to making Saturday Night Live history. Now his new Netflix special, Buy the Dip, tackles timely topics with optimism There is a single minute in Buy the Dip, Nimesh Patel’s new Netflix comedy special, in which the comedian nimbly and hilariously goes from describing his…

The best and biggest games of September

From Silent Hill: Townfall to Control Resonant to Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave , we review the best new games to play as autumn begins, ahead of the titanic GTA6 release.

Australian Dollar: Consolidation continues below resistance against US Dollar - UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann see AUD/USD consolidating around 0.7120 after a brief spike to 0.7140. Intraday price action is viewed as part of a 0.7105–0.7135 range.

England fast bowler Wood retires from internationals

England fast bowler Mark Wood announces his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Iran offers to reopen Hormuz Strait within 7 days – Kyodo News

According to a report from Kyodo news, a senior Iranian official has said that Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint to almost 20% of global energy supply, within seven days if the United States (US) takes initial steps toward easing military pressure.

AI could be a bubble and is not yet making Australia more productive, Michele Bullock says

RBA governor says AI is ‘great white hope’ but its adoption is so far adding to inflation, rather than economic growth Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Reserve Bank governor said AI could be a bubble and there was no evidence it is making the economy more efficient, as the Albanese government…

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days if US eases blockade

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States takes steps to ease military and economic pressure on Tehran, according to a senior Iranian government official cited by Kyodo News . The proposal was reportedly conveyed to Washington through intermediaries as diplomatic efforts intensify…

Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor

Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

Euro hits fresh seven-week lows as German political uncertainty offsets risk-on mood

The Euro (EUR) is failing to draw any support from the moderate risk appetite triggered by the recent pullback in Oil prices and extends losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, hitting fresh seven-week lows below 1.1450.

Upbit flags SOPH as Binance drops 7 USDC pairs

Upbit flagged SOPH for review and halted deposits, while Binance will remove seven USDC spot pairs on Sept. 25 over liquidity and volume.

Red Bull's Hadjar to return at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will return at this week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after missing the past three races with a wrist injury.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD plummets below $65 on higher-for-longer Fed interest rates narrative

Silver price (XAG/USD) is down 1.75% to near $64.85 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The white metal is under severe selling pressure as Federal Reserve (Fed) officials warn that strong demand is also fuelling upside inflation risks alongwith higher oil prices.

WTI falls to near $90.00 after news of Iran proposing reopening Hormuz

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) extends its losing streak after losing daily gains, trading around $90.20 per barrel during the European hours on Tuesday.

Federal Reserve: Hiking path constrained by supply shocks – BNY

John Velis at BNY Markets argues that current US inflation is being driven by non-rate-sensitive components of core PCE, limiting how effective further Federal Reserve tightening can be.

Pollock signs new Northampton deal in excess of £400K

Henry Pollock has brought an end to his contract stand-off with Northampton, saying it was ultimately "a very easy decision" to sign an extension.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Rises to near 158.00 near 50-day EMA

USD/JPY gains ground for the third consecutive day, trading around 157.70 during the European hours on Tuesday. The currency pair is consolidating after the recent pullback while remaining capped by the medium-term trend filter.

Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in new trailer – and everyone is complaining about the same thing

Brad Pitt is reprising his Oscar-winning role from Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood’ - and the new trailer looks awfully murky...

10-year Treasury yields stay near 5%, what would trigger the next break higher?

After all the hype and talk about the Fed, somehow stocks are finding some breathing room again. The Nasdaq closed at a record high on Monday as AI optimism returned, while the S&P 500 also posted a strong rebound.

Forex Today: Geopolitical uncertainty keeps markets on edge

Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, September 22:

Terry Denton, beloved Australian illustrator best known for Treehouse series, dies aged 76

The illustrator and author ‘gave joy to millions of children around the world’, his family says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The beloved Australian illustrator and author Terry Denton, most famous for his work on the Treehouse series, has died aged 76. His publisher, Curtis Brown, released a…

British Pound: BoE pricing keeps rangebound against Euro – ING

ING’s Francesco Pesole notes EUR/GBP has held a tight 0.855–0.860 range since early September after a Bank of England (BoE) meeting that did not strongly challenge aggressive market tightening expectations.

USD/CAD Price Forecast: Bulls retain control near August 6 highs, just below mid-1.4000s

The USD/CAD pair extends its consolidative price move through the early European session on Tuesday, trading below 1.4050, or the highest since August 6, amid mixed fundamental cues.

Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to evade Taliban wins Asian Games silver

Fariba Hashimi fled after Taliban returned to power ‘This medal can show resilience from Afghan women’ An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won an Asian Games silver medal on Tuesday, hoping it inspires other women in a country where Taliban authorities have sharply curtailed their…

Bitcoin’s $87,000 breakout puts $90,000 in sight, but history comes with a catch

Bitcoin closed the week of Sept. 20 at $81,178, its first weekly settlement above the 50-week moving average since November 2025, and pushed further to an intraday high above $87,000 the next day.

What's gone wrong at Lancashire?

Lancashire are set to end 2026 in the bottom two of Division Two, their lowest-ever finish in the County Championship.

Crypto’s wild boom-and-bust cycles are fading, Solstice CEO says

Solstice CEO Ben Nadareski says deeper liquidity and growing institutional participation could make future crypto bull runs less volatile than previous cycles.

British Pound reverses earlier gains as UK Public Sector Net Borrowing surges

The British Pound (GBP) is giving back earlier gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as data from the UK revealed that public sector borrowing increased beyond expectations in August, rekindling market concerns about government finances.

Autumn by Kate Mosse review – tender reflections on time and place

The author of Labyrinth on the turning of the seasons and the lore and landscape of her beloved Sussex Kate Mosse’s new book is a love-song to West Sussex, part of a series designed to bring out its authors’ personal connections to a home landscape. It began last year, with Michael Morpurgo welcoming spring in Devon, where he…

Shadows of Beirut review – chaos and crisis as woman goes back to birth city in fractured Covid-era drama

A London-dwelling émigrée goes back to Lebanon to see her dying father in this somewhat overwrought film examining a difficult childhood This somewhat overwrought drama was apparently shot during the Covid-19 pandemic, partly in the city of the title and partly on sets in a Bulgarian studio. Its higgledy-piggledy production…

Red Bull's Hadjar to return from injury at Azerbaijan GP

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will return to action at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after missing three races with a wrist injury.

England fast bowler Wood retires from international cricket

England fast bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket due to a knee injury.

Equities: Fresh optimism lifts S&P 500 near highs – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank strategists highlight a strong risk-on session in US equities, with the S&P 500 up over 1% and back in positive territory for September, sitting less than half a percent below its all-time high.

Dow Jones futures hold steady as traders await US-Iran diplomatic developments

Dow Jones futures inch lower by 0.04% to trade near 52,450 during European hours on Tuesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures remain steady around 7,830, while Nasdaq 100 futures decline by 0.07% to trade near 30,760.

Coldcard whitehats move 52.37 BTC to recovery trust

Coldcard whitehats moved 52.37 BTC from exploit-linked wallets into a recovery trust that will verify claims from affected owners.

Swiss Franc: Range bias holds below resistance against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank (UOB) analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann see USD/CHF trading with a mild downside bias in the short term, targeting support near 0.8190 while keeping 0.8155 intact.

A mixed Ryder Cup-style team event - could it happen and how would it work?

Team events are some of the biggest weeks in the golfing calendar, but how realistic is adding a new mixed-gender golf tournament to an already packed schedule?

Spot bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion on Monday, the 9th largest inflow ever

Inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs picked up Monday as bitcoin rallied to its highest since January.

Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes

Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.

Euro rises against Japanese Yen as latter underperforms across board

The Euro (EUR) is 0.2% at around 180.78 against the Japanese Yen (JPY) during the European trading session on Tuesday. The cross gains as the Japanese currency underperforms its currency peers.

Hungarian Forint: MNB pause supports HUF – Commerzbank

Antje Praefcke at Commerzbank highlights that the Hungarian Central Bank is widely expected to leave its key rate at 5.50% and possibly lower its inflation target to 2.5%.

Hana Bank, Upbit Global to develop Travel Rule infrastructure for crypto transfers

Hana Bank has signed an agreement with Upbit Global to develop Travel Rule infrastructure for digital asset transfers, extending its work with South Korea’s crypto sector into transaction compliance and transfer technology. Digital Today reported on Sept.

Bitcoin ETFs flirt with $1B as inflows hit 2026 high

US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew nearly $1 billion on Monday, their largest daily inflow since October 2025, as Bitcoin briefly climbed above $87,000.

Brigitte Bardot’s personal items sell for nearly €1m at auction in Paris

Dog collars, guitars and self-portraits among 285 objects, with money going to her animal welfare foundation and son An auction of the French film star turned animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot’s personal items has fetched nearly €1m (£858,000, US$1.15m, A$1.61m) in Paris, almost 20 times the estimate, according to the…

Bitcoin should be on Apple, Meta balance sheets: Draper

Tim Draper says Apple and Meta should hold Bitcoin as a treasury hedge, warning current U. S.

Egan's late career resurgence back to Premier League

BBC Sport NI looks at Republic of Ireland centre-back's John Egan's rise back to the Premier League with Hull City and the international set-up under Heimir Hallgrimsson.

Lions and Irons: the Dockers derby – a photo essay

For the first time in 14 years, Millwall and West Ham faced each other in their 100th meeting. Documentary photographer Adam Isfendiyar was at the Den to record the fans’ matchday experience When Millwall hosted West Ham at the Den on Saturday, it was the 100th competitive meeting between the clubs, and the first in 14 years.

‘It’s bordering on exploitation’: how pseudoscience is duping football

Cryotherapy chambers and other practices have little evidence behind them, says top performance director Dr Claire-Marie Roberts was working at Coventry City when she received a call from someone asking whether she knew how much oxygen was in the atmosphere. As the performance director, responsible for optimising players’…

Women’s Champions League: will OL Lyonnes or English trio topple a weakened Barcelona?

The league phase kicks off this week, with several sides optimistic of unseating the European champions This competition is wide open. “But, wait, you say that every year!” No, honestly, this time it is wide open.

Ripple powers Absa digital asset custody launch in Africa

Ripple technology now powers Absa Digital Asset Custody, giving institutional clients in South Africa bank-grade digital asset safeguards.

Animoca puts Currenc merger on ice, delaying its Nasdaq debut

Animoca Brands suspended its reverse merger talks with Currenc but said it remains committed to pursuing a listing on a major exchange.

Converse apologises and removes ad featuring K-pop singer Karina over image critics say evokes racist imagery

The ad, posted on Instagram, showed K-pop singer Karina wearing a skirt and holding a pair of trainers. Critics claimed the lighting on Karina's skirt created a white triangular image which resembled a KKK hood.

'Alarming' - does WSL have a homegrown problem?

The London City Lionesses raised eyebrows with no English players in their starting line-up against Manchester United, but is there a wider trend?

Why is Monaco staging a sprint race? F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Stafford passes Rivers for sixth all time in passing TDs

Rams QB Matthew Stafford moved to sixth all time in passing touchdowns after throwing his 426th to Davante Adams on Monday night.

Sources: Colts' Pierce out weeks; Slayton to join for WR depth

Colts WR Alec Pierce is expected to miss several weeks because of a heel injury but will attempt to avoid surgery in the hopes of returning midseason.

Sources: Eagles reunite with TE Ertz as Goedert has MCL sprain

The Eagles are signing tight end Zach Ertz to their practice squad after the injury to starter Dallas Goedert and other injuries at the position.

Giants put rookie Eldridge on concussion list after accident at team hotel

Bryce Eldridge's strong rookie season for San Francisco appears to have come to an end.

⚾ MLB playoff rotation tiers: Ranking starting pitching options

Aces matter in the postseason. Which contenders are stocked with them -- and which are lacking quality arms?

Agora moves closer to U. S. national trust bank after OCC approval

Agora has secured preliminary conditional approval from the U. S.

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 Swiss current account and Spanish balance of trade. The data won't change anything for the respective central banks, so the market reaction will be muted.

Elon Musk’s X adds Bitcoin trading links for U. S. users

X now links U. S.

McPake's 'colourful' journey from club-less to Scotland call-up in three years

Three years ago, Josh McPake was without a club. Twenty months ago, he was in the shop window but "no-one wanted him".

Whitehats move 52 bitcoin from the Coldcard hack to a recovery trust

According to Galaxy Digital, the good guys have moved 52 BTC to an address carrying an OP_RETURN message reading "claim:cryptorecoverytrust dot com."

South Korea to test CBDC backed deposit tokens for government expenses

South Korea has approved a pilot that will let public officials pay government operating expenses with blockchain based deposit tokens instead of physical government cards. According to The Chosun Daily, the Ministry of Science and ICT approved the project during…

Chelsea struggles to Villa bench - Garnacho faces defining season

Alejandro Garnacho joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea with a view to kick-starting his career, but his early weeks in the Midlands have been a struggle.

Polymarket pushes for MiFID status as Europe weighs prediction market rules

Polymarket has stepped up talks with European and UK regulators as the prediction market platform seeks financial services oversight for its contracts instead of being regulated primarily under national gambling laws. According to the Financial Times, the New York based…

Australia’s 40-year outlook names AI, omits crypto

Australia’s 40-year economic outlook names AI among five major transitions while separate Treasury policy addresses tokenized finance.

Stand With Crypto’s 4 million registered advocates couldn’t get the CLARITY Act through the Senate

A million-plus contacts showed mobilization; the 49-50 Senate defeat showed why reach alone cannot deliver a bipartisan coalition.

Babystar review – a new arrival upends camera-ready life in disturbing family influencer satire

Every ethical issue surrounding parents vlogging their kids’ childhoods for money is raised in Joscha Bongard’s debut, but it releases the dysfunctional tension too easily When teenager Luca (Maja Bons) wants to watch the film of her birth, she finds it on YouTube. Same with the sweet, thoughtful chat her mum gave her about…

Doom Painting by AK Blakemore review – a dazzling epic of the Peasants’ Revolt

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‘Addiction is not only caused by weak will’: how a talking pigeon got Czechia to face up to its alcohol problem

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Land of the free? Suspects, souvenirs and sex scandals in New York – in pictures

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Wigan focused on taking on 'battle-hardened' Wakefield in semis

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Morphotonics raises €40M to expand its display tech into data centers

Deep tech company Morphotonics raises €40M from investors including 3M Ventures, Innovation Industries, BOM, and Invest-NL.

Anchorage Digital taps LayerZero for stablecoin rails

Anchorage Digital selected LayerZero for stablecoin interoperability, starting with Tether’s USAT and extending to other bank-issued tokens.

Bitcoin could gain from AI bust, Arthur Hayes says

Arthur Hayes says an AI credit bust could push U. S.

Cardano integrates x402 to bring ADA payments to AI agents

Cardano has gained support in the x402 software stack, allowing developers to build applications and AI agents that can pay for online services using ADA and Cardano native tokens. According to documentation from the Cardano Foundation’s x402 implementation, developers now…

Jorge Palma, Portuguese singer-songwriter, dies aged 76

The singer behind "Deixa-me Rir" and "A Gente Vai Continuar" has died aged 76 from cardiorespiratory arrest, after more than 50 years devoted to Portuguese music.

Jorge Palma dies: Portuguese singer-songwriter was 76

The singer of "Deixa-me Rir" and "A Gente Vai Continuar" has died aged 76 following cardiorespiratory arrest, after more than 50 years devoted to Portuguese music.

Portuguese singer-songwriter Jorge Palma dies aged 76

The singer behind "Deixa-me Rir" and "A Gente Vai Continuar" has died aged 76 from cardiorespiratory arrest, after more than 50 years devoted to Portuguese music.

Animoca Brands suspends Currenc merger talks, keeps public listing plan

Animoca Brands has suspended talks on its proposed reverse merger with Nasdaq listed Currenc Group after the companies determined that the expected closing timeline no longer fit their short and medium term plans. According to Animoca Brands, the decision was…

Circle launches Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing

Circle has launched Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing in Circle Mint, letting eligible institutions use cirBTC collateral on Arc and Ethereum.

Australian 40-year economic outlook recognizes ‘AI revolution,’ omits crypto

Treasury named AI among five major transitions expected to reshape Australia’s economy, while Coinbase says the report overlooks the digital financial infrastructure AI agents could eventually need.

Elon Musk's X brings crypto and stock trading via Coinbase, Kraken and Interactive Brokers partnership

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Ondo Finance launches in-kind tokenized stock conversion

Ondo Finance now lets approved institutions mint and redeem tokenized stocks using underlying shares through Alpaca on Ethereum and BNB Chain.

TV tonight: Nigella enters the Bake Off tent – and causes quite a stir

Lawson sets the first challenges for the eager new contestants, with mixed results. Plus: the final episode of 70 Up.

Britain needs cash and everyone knows we should break the pensions triple lock. Where is the courage? | Gaby Hinsliff

The issue cannot be avoided any longer. Andy Burnham and his chancellor must face the fear of a pensioner backlash, and find a fair solution There is always something oddly unreal about party conference season.

Philip R. Lane: Interview with Le Temps

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Kakao Pay, KakaoBank sign Fireblocks stablecoin MoU

Kakao Pay and KakaoBank signed an MoU with Fireblocks to test stablecoin infrastructure suited to South Korea’s regulatory and security needs.

Trueo Ethereum plan draws Vitalik Buterin praise

Trueo plans to move its prediction market from Base to Ethereum, while Base markets remain live and TRUE migration stays open-ended for users.

Binance faces U. S. probe over Iran sanctions

Binance faces a U. S.

Dogecoin leads market rebound with 15% pump, bitcoin steady above $85,000

A wave of forced buying that cost short sellers $844 million has run its course, leaving the largest cryptocurrency flat over the past hour and ZEC the only major token in the red.

British Columbia sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over Tumbler Ridge mass school shooting

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Cardano joins Solana, XRP Ledger in race to power AI agent payments

The official x402 kit now includes Cardano tools for apps and AI agents to pay with ADA and other network tokens, though the facilitator has so far only been tested on pre-production.

Trueo prediction market moves from Base to Ethereum

Trueo said Base was the right choice when it launched, as Ethereum gas fees were higher, but said mainnet now offers greater integration potential.

Trump seeks ‘massive’ Belarus fertiliser deal amid Canada trade war

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The truth about Sean Combs: ‘No is not a stopping point for him’

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‘Good music is good music, and most music is not!’ As he hits 90, master minimalist Steve Reich looks back

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The rise of Big Toothbrush: how did our mouths become such a lucrative market?

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Circle launches Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing, leaving liquidation risk with Morpho protocol

The Mint workflow removes operational steps, while variable market terms and liquidation risk remain with the third-party lender.

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Central bankers flag inflation risks

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Kakao Pay, KakaoBank to explore stablecoin opportunities with Fireblocks

Kakao Pay and KakaoBank are exploring digital asset opportunities with Fireblocks, including infrastructure for stablecoins.

Low expectations set for Trump-Xi meeting as trade truce set to be extended

With both sides signalling modest ambitions, markets are unlikely to see a major trade breakthrough from this week's meeting, reducing the odds of a sharp risk on move tied to US-China relations specifically. The expected extension of the Busan trade truce, due to expire in November, removes a near term tail risk of renewed…

Manhattan US Attorney leading probe into Binance’s Iran compliance: Bloomberg

The investigation is reportedly examining whether Binance knowingly allowed trading that violated US sanctions on Iran, months after reports first revealed a Justice Department probe.

Canadian province sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting

British Columbia has accused the company of failing to report the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT to law enforcement.

Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers

The cable had been repaired and airports are resuming normal operations, the US transportation secretary says.

Pragma flags 6 price feeds as critical risk following $3.5M Starknet lending exploit

The September 18 assessment exposes a gap between oracle valuations and the liquidity lenders need to sell collateral.

Australian state slaps tight restrictions on data centers: 150 metre buffer, self power, water curbs

The rules add a fresh layer of regulatory cost and complexity for data centre developers operating in Victoria, potentially slowing approvals or raising build costs for companies required to source dedicated renewable energy and non-drinking water supplies. Because the changes are not retrospective, already approved projects…

The man who built Apple’s stores doesn’t buy Silicon Valley’s bet on AI shopping

Apple Store architect Ron Johnson says Apple's secret sauce has always been its people.

Black Tesla employees accuse company of fostering racial discrimination in major trial

Lawyers say Black employees at Tesla experienced ‘rampant racism’ that was left unchecked for years at their flagship factory in California Dozens of Black employees at Tesla’s flagship plant in California said they were subject to racist slurs, unequal pay and promotions, and bullying by supervisors on a daily basis, a…

I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance

The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.

Google Admits Gemini AI Hacked Three Companies—It Stayed Silent for 7 Weeks

Google learned in late July that Gemini had breached three real companies during a May security test, but said nothing publicly for seven weeks.

An emergency dig is on to recover displaced artifacts in Alaska before the next storm

During Typhoon Halong in 2025, thousands of objects from an archeological dig site in western Alaska were torn from the earth and scattered across miles of coastline. Now, there's an emergency dig.

L2 growth and $120 billion in staking hide Ethereum’s supply reality

Large network balances sit alongside uneven ETF flows, while the benefit to ETH holders depends on purchases and fees.

A 16-year-old thought he was going to die in a burning a car. Then a trucker appeared

A 16-year-old fell asleep at the wheel while on a hunting trip with his dad. Pinned in the wreckage with a fire starting, he thought he was going to die -- until a trucker pulled over to help.

Muse, Meta's extraordinarily privileged AI assistant, has a serious 0-day

A simple ClickFix attack is only one way to completely hijack the new agent.

After Clarity Act Fails, Crypto Super PAC Fairshake Targets Sherrod Brown With $30 Million

The Ohio spending comes days after the Senate blocked the crypto industry’s Clarity Act.

Journalist John Dickerson talks about his relationship to death

On Wild Card, famous guests open up about topics we don't often talk about. Journalist John Dickerson talks about his relationship to death.

Robinhood CEO Says Crypto Will Beat Sports at Prediction Markets' Own Game

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says crypto event contracts are already outpacing sports bets, and could become the platform's dominant category within a few years.

Halt super-intelligent AI with non-proliferation treaty, Ed Davey to say

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investing Live Americas FX news wrap 21 Sept: Nasdaq closes at a record,oil slides, Fed officials discuss more hikes

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Military milestone: Ukrainian naval drone sinks Russian kamikaze drone boat

Drone boat battle occurs as Ukraine and Russia target Black Sea ports and ships.

The Wargame review – Michael Gove is awful at pretending to be PM in this mind-warping reality show

The premise is an imminent attack on Britain by Russia in a world in which Michael Gove is prime minister and Nicola Sturgeon his deputy. It’s enjoyably terrifying – and the politicians’ stiffness is huge fun Trigger warning: this review contains the phrase “Michael Gove cosplaying as PM.” There is no helpline.

ECB launches ‘digital euro for banks’ and prepares to buy tokenized bonds

The Eurosystem launched the wholesale settlement system while the ECB began work on a small, undisclosed investment in tokenized public-sector securities.

Saudi Arabia wants a car industry, launches Ceer with two EVs

The new carmaker is a joint venture between the Saudi PIF and Foxconn.

SlowMist warns Darksword may target wallets on iOS 26.5

SlowMist has warned that attackers may have adapted the Darksword exploit chain to compromise devices running iOS 26.5 and extract private keys from self-custody crypto wallets. SlowMist Chief Information Security Officer 23pds said attackers are using Darksword to bypass Apple’s…

Airlines urge action after UK flights delayed and cancelled again

Nats says fault at Prestwick has been ‘fixed’ after airports in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland are hit Airlines have called for “action and accountability” over the UK’s air traffic control services after a technical issue led to flights being disrupted for the second time in a fortnight. Dozens were…

Bitcoin could test $90,000 after shorts get squeezed, but traders warn leverage is building

Bitcoin has broken out to $86,000, but analysts say the next leg depends on whether spot buyers continue to show up as leverage builds.

Saudi Arabia exits China-backed mBridge CBDC project: FT

Saudi Arabia has left mBridge, a cross-border CBDC platform that has drawn scrutiny from US policymakers, according to the Financial Times.

Tokenized stocks may see limited U. S. demand: TD Cowen

The SEC has opened a five-year route for tokenized U. S.

Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.

X Sues Two Bitcoin Influencers Over Bot Army That Milked Creator Payouts

A lawsuit accuses UK users of running six coordinated accounts to pull at least $278,000 from X's now-defunct Creator Revenue Sharing Program.

OpenAI forms math advisory group as its AI resolves more than 100 open problems

The group won't be given leeway to slow down or redirect OpenAI's ongoing mathematical research.

How cutting power to Bitcoin miners can actually burn more energy

A share-triggered controller can leave slowed machines hashing through a finite window with few or no accepted shares.

Liquid Network attacker crossed into theft: Immunefi CEO

Immunefi CEO Mitchell Amador has said the Liquid Network attackers lost any claim to white-hat status by retaining 598.5 BTC after returning 3,400 BTC from the roughly 4,000 BTC exploit. Immunefi founder and CEO Mitchell Amador told crypto.news that moving…

Trump proposes USD 5 billion fund to help rebuild Gulf energy sites — WSJ

The Trump administration’s proposal was reported by the Wall Street Journal, citing U. S.

Coinbase Brings IPO Shares to US Retail Traders, With Oura Up First

Eligible customers can request shares at the offering price, but allocations are not guaranteed.

Discover what’s next: 5 days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket

Five days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass + 50% off a second one. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators at San Francisco’s Moscone West, October 13-15.

0G launches liquid staking gateway for AI compute credits

0G has launched its Ascend liquid staking product and introduced a five-step system that will let eligible users convert staked 0G tokens into credits for AI computing services. In a Sep.

Meta’s Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early mobile launch

Meta’s new AI agent Muse has racked up more downloads and daily active users in the U. S.

FEDS Paper: Beyond Financial Conditions: Measuring Structural Vulnerabilities in the U. S. Financial System

Michele Modugno , Benjamin Roscoe, Sarah Zoi We introduce the Financial Vulnerability Index (FVI), a novel indicator of financial vulnerabilities in the U. S.

Why this investment bank expects little demand for tokenized stocks despite SEC’s new trading rules

TD Securities expects limited demand for tokenized stocks despite new SEC rules opening a path for trading outside traditional markets.

Aurora Intents routed $19M into Zcash NFT auction

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Europe’s Central Bank Prepares to Invest Own Funds in Tokenized Securities

The central bank plans to buy euro-denominated public-sector debt and settle the transactions through its new Pontes service.

Pepe price jumps 25% but overbought RSI warns of pullback

Pepe price surged nearly 25% on Sep. 21 as the meme coin cleared a major resistance level, although an overbought 4-hour reading raises the risk of a short-term pullback.

One wallet links $1.55 million FetchAI theft to massive 408.5 million NTX mint

Fetch.ai says its own contracts were unaffected, while shared bridge routes leave an unresolved NTX supply question.

Ondo lets institutions convert stocks directly into tokenized shares

Ondo’s new in-kind conversion system allows approved institutions to mint and redeem tokenized stocks and ETFs using the underlying securities instead of cash.

What Is VVV? The Privacy-Obsessed AI Token That’s Up 3,000% in 2026

Venice (VVV) has clawed back from under a dollar to a record $34, and the pitch behind it is simple: an AI chatbot that promises to forget you the moment you close the tab.

Kairos Power gets up to $100M from Samsung group to build nuclear reactor for Google

Future Google supplier Kairos Power inked a deal with Samsung C&T to help build its first 50-megawatt nuclear power plant.

Rhiannon Giddens' banjo connects her to her ancestors: 'The spirits come through'

A self-described "folkie to the bone," Giddens sings and plays banjo and fiddle in this interview. Her latest album, Hope Is the Thing with Feathers , takes its name from an Emily Dickinson poem.

Crypto PAC to spend $30M opposing Sherrod Brown in Ohio, again

The digital asset-aligned PAC joined other groups to spend more than a combined $300 million in the 2024 Ohio Senate race, resulting in Sherrod Brown’s loss to Bernie Moreno.

Bitcoin targets $90K as spot demand challenges shorts

Bitcoin has broken above $85,000 as renewed U. S.

NVIDIA Launches DSX Ready to Qualify Power and Cooling Products for AI Factories

Every AI factory needs power and cooling that fit its computing architecture. As AI infrastructure expands, power, cooling, water, site and grid constraints are shaping what builders can deploy.

Meta’s AI agent has been blocked from using Amazon.com

Amazon has its own cohort of foundation models, along with one of the most popular inference platforms on the internet. As long as they're under no legal obligation to open the doors to Muse, why would they?

Can a Fruit Fly Brain Mine Bitcoin? These Companies Are Testing It

The HashFly browser experiment uses a digital neural model for Bitcoin hashing and projects greater efficiency from a hypothetical biological version.

X will now tell users when governments have forced it to limit their posts

X is expanding its “Under the Hood” transparency tool to show when posts have been downranked or withheld in response to local laws and government demands, including which country made the request.

Fairshake plans $30M push against Sherrod Brown

Crypto-backed super PAC Fairshake has prepared an expenditure of at least $30 million to oppose former Sen. Sherrod Brown’s return to the U.

Bitcoin hits $86,000 putting ETF investors back in profit after $86 billion wipeout

Bitcoin’s rally toward $86,000 has pushed US spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors back into profit after months underwater. Data from CryptoSlate showed Bitcoin gained about 6% over the past 24 hours, extending its September rebound and briefly trading near $86,000.

xAI Launches Grok 4.7. It's Bigger, But Late to the AI Frontier Party

xAI says the new model is a "notable improvement" over Grok 4.6 at the same price. The benchmarks say it's still in second place.

Google confirms Gemini models hacked three companies in May 2026

A third-party cybersecurity firm accidentally gave experimental Gemini models access to the Internet.

Circle launches Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing for institutional clients

Circle is bringing Bitcoin-backed borrowing to institutional clients, allowing them to tap BTC holdings for USDC liquidity without selling their Bitcoin.

Paramount settles lawsuits with 12 US states, clearing way for Warner merger

States including California and New York sued over concerns of ‘extinguishing competition’ with $81bn merger Paramount has reached a settlement with California and several other states that sued over a proposed $81bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery ( WBD ), the California attorney general announced Monday, clearing the way to…

Britain loves its underdogs. We should be celebrating our Eurovision flops, not investigating them

The digital, culture, media and sport select committee is to explore why the UK’s entrants are frequently ‘dismal’. Surely such a trifling matter is not worthy of the House of Commons The State of Play inquiry, which is run by the UK House of Commons’ digital, culture, media and sport select committee, recently announced the…

Sony Says You Don't Own the Games You Bought. Crypto Says It Can Fix That

Crypto advocates argue that NFTs can deliver real digital ownership, but privacy gaps and integration hurdles have held the tech back.

Oura’s $2.2B IPO is mostly a payday for existing shareholders

Forerunner Ventures plans to sell its entire stake in Oura for as much as $1.26 billion, according to Oura's latest IPO filing.

Bitcoin Core 32 enters final testing ahead of Oct. 10 release

Bitcoin Core developers have moved version 32.0 into release-candidate testing, with the stable software scheduled for a possible Oct. 10 release after weeks of public checks.

Will proposed faster block times really fix Ethereum’s biggest market losses?

EIP-8198 keeps throughput broadly flat while tightening the propagation and attestation windows that protect broad participation.

Paramount makes concessions to salvage $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal

Paramount's owners have made concessions to 12 Democratic state attorneys general to settle a lawsuit that endangered the media company's bid for its larger Hollywood rival, Warner Bros. Discovery.

Russel Vought will reportedly be given veto power over all NIH grants

Pending move comes over the objections of the NIH director.

Bitcoin price tags $86K as analysis sees crypto in ‘new bull market’

Bitcoin crossed the $86,000 mark for the first time since late January as falling oil prices and concerns over supply lifted US stocks.

Repeated air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory

The question is whether all of these incidents were isolated and unavoidable, or whether they point to something more systemic.

With Tabby, a former accountant is using AI to make accountants obsolete

Tabby is designed to be a real-time bookkeeping interface, handling clients’ paperwork as it gives them up-to-the-minute data on their business’s profit and loss.

Stop relying on AI chatbots for customer care, UK banks and energy firms told

Citizens Advice says providers of essential services such as energy, banking, phone and internet should guarantee the ‘right to talk to a human’ Stop relying on AI chatbots for customer care and guarantee the “right to talk to a human”, Citizens Advice has urged essential service providers, as research found they wasted time…

Zcash Foundation disowns ZRC-20 and CASH token

The Zcash Foundation has denied any connection to two third-party products, ZRC-20 and the CASH token, after a post published through its X account described them as additions to the Zcash network. Zcash Foundation says it had no prior knowledge…

‘Half my day’s pay goes to filling up my car now’: diesel crisis ripples across Britain

Small traders and drivers bear the brunt of a refining shortage taking forecourt prices towards £2 a litre as wars wipe out about a fifth of global supplies The smoke rising from the Kapotnya oil refinery to the south-east of Moscow marks one of Ukraine’s biggest air raids on the Russian capital since the start of the war…

Apple and Google Go Hunting for Crypto Talent, Hint at Stablecoin Push

The senior roles cover Apple’s consumer payment products and Google Cloud’s institutional blockchain business in Asia.

California settles lawsuit against Paramount/Warner merger, angering advocates

State AGs had "very strong" case that merger is illegal, Lina Khan says.

Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory’s founding guitarist, dies aged 45

Gilbert’s family says he died ‘peacefully in his sleep’ months after My Friends Over You musician shared stage four cancer diagnosis Guitarist Chad Gilbert – a founding member of the US rock band New Found Glory that doled out the early 2000s anthem My Friends Over You – has died aged 45. Gilbert’s family announced his death on…

Strategy spends 2.3 times more on STRC than Bitcoin

Strategy has spent $174 million repurchasing STRC preferred shares and $75.7 million buying Bitcoin, directing 2.3 times more cash toward its stock buyback even as it resumed BTC accumulation. Strategy divides $307.1 million among three uses Strategy’s Sep.

Crypto political group plans to spend $30 million against Sherrod Brown's Senate bid

It's the biggest spending from the industry's campaign arm in 2026, much like Fairshake's $40 million against Brown two years ago was its largest-ever outlay.

Why Deploying Physical AI at Scale Demands Safety at Every Layer

Physical AI is moving rapidly from research to large-scale deployment. By 2035, ABI Research projects an installed base of 49 million level 3-5 autonomous vehicles (AVs), while Omdia estimates that roughly 60 million industrial robots will be deployed between 2026 and 2035.

From Enablement to Execution, Egypt’s AI Ecosystem Reaches Production Scale

Today, Egypt’s AI builders gathered in the Grand Egyptian Museum for a reception that highlighted the nation’s rapidly growing AI ecosystem — spanning AI natives, developers, researchers, startups and enterprises — building applications across industries. The event included a keynote from Paolo Guglielmini, vice president of…

Strategy and Strive buy $183 million in Bitcoin as $85,000 rally revives treasury trade

Bitcoin treasury companies Strategy and Strive bought about $183 million of BTC last week as the cryptocurrency’s rebound helped corporate balance sheets recover losses. Strategy Inc., the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, acquired 950 BTC for $75.7 million between Sept.

Expanding free AI training for educators

At the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Google.org is committing $4 million to Digital Promise to help equip teachers and faculty with free, practical A…

Bitcoin Is Rallying Again—What Happens Next?

The rally cleared an eight-month ceiling on a short squeeze and falling oil prices. The next three weeks will decide if it sticks.

Expect the News Headlines from Trump and the administration to be fast and furious going into the elections

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hit the news circuit today and followed up with a post on X touting economic gains under the administration. Meanwhile, President Trump has been posting a mix of combative press criticism, upbeat trade/policy announcements, and walked back escalatory war rhetoric on Iran — a pattern likely to…

Trump rejects AI slowdown calls, launches "AI Force" instead

The president offered few details on what his proposed new AI Force would do.

Coinbase opens US IPO access with Oura listing

Coinbase has opened initial public offering access to eligible U. S.

Why Balancer’s $1.4M hack recovery won’t pay LPs anytime soon

The pending plan uses attack-time losses and pre-exploit pool balances, but no V1 claim window is open.

Bank of Canada’s Macklem: US tariffs could roughly halve fourth-quarter growth to below 1%

Comments from Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem cross the wires: If new US tariffs remain in place, Q4 growth could be roughly halved to below 1% If oil prices stay near $100 a barrel, we'd expect inflation to edge up in coming months Fuel prices have risen more than we'd normally expect, reflecting damage to global refining…

Crypto Biz: CLARITY Act setback puts Coinbase in the spotlight

Coinbase draws scrutiny after the CLARITY Act stalls, while the SEC moves ahead with tokenized stocks and crypto firms push deeper into payments.

Tom Lee's Bitmine Adds $74M in Ethereum, Declares a Crypto Bull Market 'Underway'

The purchase lifts Bitmine's stash to nearly 5.99 million ETH—4.9% of supply—as chairman Tom Lee argues Ethereum's outperformance signals a stronger move ahead and institutions remain underweight.

ECB plans to buy tokenized bonds with its own funds

The European Central Bank rolled out a new system to link its payment system to blockchain-based financial markets.

Sylvia Plath Stole My Boyfriend: the 95-year-old who has turned her romance with Ted Hughes into a play

The Yorkshire poet had a ‘magic touch’, Liz Hicklin recalls, felt by many women: ‘It was like I was blossoming’ Liz Hicklin had missed the ferry that could change her life. Pelting rain had made the drive to the Sorrento terminal perilous.

Sense and Sensibility review – Daisy Edgar-Jones leads sober-minded next-gen do-over of Austen romcom

With Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles as the Dashwood sisters, this fresh take on a beloved classic is not to be confused with Ang Lee’s There’s no reason for anyone working on a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility to be intimidated by the celebrated 1995 movie by director Ang Lee and screenwriter Emma…

Where will the next breakout startup come from? Benchmark’s full partnership weighs in at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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Why banks and offshore hubs like Dubai are winners of the Senate killing the Clarity Act

One expert believes that the failure to pass the bill is a win for the banks that staunchly oppose stablecoin yields, while a global crypto lawyer believes overseas jurisdictions benefit.

AI Security Is an Engineering Problem — How to Solve It at Every Layer of the Agent Stack

AI security is an engineering problem. That means defined security requirements, enforceable controls, named owners and evidence that protections work.

Google’s $899 Googlebook is a bet that you’ll buy a new laptop for Gemini

Google’s AI-native Googlebook ties Gemini to the cursor, dictation, widgets, and other parts of the desktop experience.

Why truly decentralized DeFi needs no legal exemption according to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce

SEC and CFTC actions focus on custody, access, routing, fees and intervention powers, each within a separate legal framework.

Morning Minute: Kevin O’Leary Calls for $1 Million Bitcoin, With an Asterisk

Meanwhile, Bitcoin pushed up to $85,000 and a new local high and altcoins soared in a huge overnight rally.

From first users to billions: Google’s Robby Stein joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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Meet the next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Meet the next wave of VCs judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders on the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register by September 25 at 11:59 p.m.

‘Being in Madness kept some of them out of jail’: how the baggy-trousered nutty boys made a guerrilla cinema classic

From a jail-inspired light sabre fight to the moment a sax-player flew, Take It or Leave It brilliantly captured the hit-makers’ grimy origins. Will the film’s return see it finally honoured as a music movie landmark?

Review: Neagley is a worthy spinoff to megahit Reacher

It's a bit uneven in execution but still delivers as fast-paced, entertaining escapist fare.

Latest Bitcoin news: ETF inflows drive BTC past $84,000 — holders explore daily returns of $3,500 via FTMINING

Recently, geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and shifts in U. S.

Corridor raises $25M seed to build a health benefits brokerage for SMBs

Corridor focuses on SMBs, which it says traditional brokerages often overlook because small accounts generate lower commissions than larger accounts.

Crypto bull market has begun, Tom Lee says as Bitmine nears 6M ETH

Bitmine chairman Tom Lee has said a crypto bull market is underway and could strengthen in the fourth quarter as the Ethereum treasury company added another 27,562 ETH worth roughly $75 million. According to Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Lee believes the…

Yemen President spoke to Trump but Trump made no pledge of military support

Reuters -- citing two sources -- reports that Yemen's President spoke to US President Donald Trump on Sunday. Yeme's President asked for miliary help but Trump made no pledges.

Kyle Samani predicts SOL flippening, claims ‘no one’ uses ETH

Multicoin Capital co-founder Samani expects SOL to surpass Ether’s market capitalization “this market cycle” and argues that “today, no one really uses Ethereum.”

Bitcoin’s $84K rally isn’t saving miners as difficulty signals already flash caution

BTC at $84,751 improved theoretical gross hashprice by 2.65%, yet the next retarget estimate remains provisional and lower.

Strategy buys 950 Bitcoin after two week pause in purchases

Strategy has resumed Bitcoin purchases after a two week pause, spending $75.7 million on 950 BTC while deploying another $174 million to repurchase its STRC preferred stock. According to a Form 8-K filing with the U.

Bitmine bought $75 million ether as Tom Lee says institutions are still underweight crypto

The largest Ethereum-centric treasury firm kept buying, while its chairman argued ETH’s strong third quarter could push institutions to increase crypto exposure.

Apple Mac mini review: The new M6 impresses, but the price hike is rough

The M4 Mac mini was one of Apple's best values. The $899 M6 mini, not so much.

Googlebooks launch October 4 starting at $899—here are the five models you can preorder today

Googlebooks offer premium hardware and deep smartphone integration, but you may not like the price.

Googlebook’s built-in intelligence reinvents the way you use your laptop

With tools like a multimodal cursor, smart dictation, and more, Googlebook anticipates your needs to simplify your day.

Premium materials and striking design set Googlebook apart

Discover a versatile collection of Googlebook devices featuring stunning displays, advanced processors, and premium design.

Googlebook: The laptop your Android phone has been waiting for

Googlebook pre-orders begin September 21, and they'll be on shelves October 4.

Python Workers are now generally available

Python Workers allow developers to run Python web frameworks and AI orchestration libraries natively in the Cloudflare Workers runtime. You can seamlessly integrate with Cloudflare's ecosystem including D1, R2, and Workers AI without writing any JavaScript glue code.

Strategy's Bitcoin Pile Nears June Record After $76M Purchase

The Bitcoin treasury firm’s holdings bottomed at 840,447 BTC in August. They have since climbed 5,553 BTC, to within 0.2% of the high.

Strategy buys 950 Bitcoin for $76M, repurchases $174M in STRC

Strategy bought 950 Bitcoin for $75.7 million after a two-week pause and spent another $174 million repurchasing its STRC preferred stock.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent champions dollar dominance across global markets and stablecoins

Bessent pushed back against a bearish assessment of the U. S.

This blockchain just voted to shut itself down for a Solana-powered AI pivot

Proposal 68 approved the direction of a 1:1 native ZETA move, while a follow-up vote must still set the snapshot, shutdown block and claims process.

Bitcoin Tops $85K as $648M in Crypto Shorts Liquidated

A short squeeze started the move, but spot buyers have sustained it, and one measure of selling pressure is near a record low.

Google and Apple seek crypto talent as Big Tech eyes stablecoin and tokenization rails

The tech giants’ job listings could indicate that they are separately pursuing experts in stablecoins and tokenized deposits for future projects.

investing Live European session wrap: Oil extends fall, Bitcoin jumps to highest since January

Headlines: Crude oil falls on de-escalation hopes as focus shifts to the US General Assembly. What's next?

Fears over interest rate rise and jobs send UK consumer confidence to three-year low

Blow to John Healey before budget as UK households face ‘notable strain’ on their finances Fears of a steep rise in mortgage payments and increasing job insecurity have sent UK consumer confidence tumbling to a three-month low, according to a leading survey. In a blow to John Healey before next month’s budget, the S&P Global…

Bank of England announces new office space in Leeds

The Bank of England has secured a new long-term premises in Leeds, marking a major milestone in its commitment to build its presence in the region.

Air traffic control failure ‘fixed’ after flight disruption in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England – business live

UK transport secretary Heidi Alexander warns ‘there may be some delays as things reset’ The UK transport secretary, Heidi Alexander , has just said that the technical issue at Prestwick Centre has been fixed – but warned there could be “some delays as things reset”. She said on X: There has been a further IT issue affecting…

Google fined more than €400m by Irish regulator over its use of location data

Watchdog says users may have been unaware their information was used to target adverts or infer their interests Google has been fined more than €400m (£345m) over the way it processed users’ location data, following claims that the tech giant had manipulated users into agreeing to be constantly tracked on their mobile phones.…

Businesses in England: tell us about your experience of taking on apprentices

The government has announced plans to create thousands more apprenticeships. We want to hear from employers about their experiences of recruiting apprentices Only 160 young people have enrolled on the government’s flagship foundation apprenticeship scheme in its first eight months, despite an ambition to reach 30,000 starts by…

Tories pledge to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists

The party says scrapping the scheme in 2021 left the UK less competitive than European destinations.

Nvidia boss says there is ‘0% chance’ AI destroys the world by 2030

Jensen Huang dismisses warnings from former Anthropic researcher and others as ‘doomsday narratives’ The boss of the chipmaker Nvidia has said AI will not develop to a point that will lead to the extinction of the human race within a few years, rejecting such assertions as overblown “doomsday narratives”. Jensen Huang, the…

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

Flights are affected again owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?

5 Companies Using NVIDIA AI for Clean Energy

Clean energy isn’t hard to come by, but the pace of large-scale adoption has historically been slow due to bottlenecks — including out-of-date infrastructure, elongated research and development timelines, and upfront cost barriers. At New York Climate Week, NVIDIA is highlighting five companies pioneering clean energy projects…

ECB to invest part of own funds in tokenised securities, with settlement via Pontes

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “ECB to invest part of own funds in tokenised securities, with settlement via Pontes”.

Eurosystem brings central bank money to tokenised finance

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Eurosystem brings central bank money to tokenised finance”.

This farm raised thousands of pigs for slaughter. Now it's growing mushrooms instead

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Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check

How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now.

How a national farm leader is dealing with record diesel prices

John Boyd Jr., president of the National Black Farmers Association, says soaring diesel costs are deepening a farm crisis as farmers face sharply higher fuel costs in the middle of harvest season.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump after being barred from White House

Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they were prevented from entering the White House grounds after President Trump announced plans to ban all three outlets.

All the signs say another financial crisis is coming. Here’s why we need to prepare for it now | Larry Elliott

War, AI disruption and markets in turmoil: the warnings are all there. But lessons from the 2008 crash could help us

China’s fifth plenum set for October 26-29 as markets watch for economic signals

According to Xinhua news agency, China has now put a firm date on its next major political gathering. The fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee will reportedly run from 26 to 29 October in Beijing.

Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as 'doomsday narratives'

Jensen Huang's comments come after warnings from AI researchers that the technology could lead to human extinction.

‘RAMageddon’: tech crunch hikes the price of your next iPhone by £100

Shortage of memory chips and other critical components reverses trend of electronics becoming cheaper Apple’s recent product launch caused headlines around the world as it unveiled its first folding phone. But hidden in the slick technology showcase was a nasty surprise: a £100 increase in the price of all iPhones, including…

US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.

China holds its ground as markets eye trade truce ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US president Trump and China president Xi will be meeting in Washington on 24 September this week. And from a markets perspective, I think the most interesting part isn't necessarily what gets signed.

UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC

It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.

Only 160 apprenticeship starts in eight months on Labour’s flagship scheme

Exclusive: Government warned ‘skills revolution’ at risk amid slow start to project with target of 30,000 starts by end of parliament Labour has been warned its “skills revolution” to tackle youth unemployment risks failure, after its flagship apprenticeship scheme enrolled only 160 young people in its first eight months. The…

‘It’s unrecognisable’: How being a tax haven has changed Jersey

While global billionaires and multinational companies have been lured to its shores, many islanders feel left behind and priced out, with food bank use increasing On a late Friday afternoon on the Channel Island of Jersey, tourists and locals are flocking to St Helier’s waterfront where the town’s sprawling beach has emerged at…

UK urged to strengthen financial muscle of national wealth fund to aid economy

Unions, thinktanks and others say overhaul could provide investment Britain needs Unions, thinktanks, environmental groups and charities have come together to call on ministers to boost the financial firepower of the national wealth fund to empower it to invest more in Britain and rebalance the country’s economy. Lower energy…

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Oil gapped higher at open but soon fell

Trump flips twice on Houthi airstrikes after call with Saudi crown prince ICYMI: JPMorgan says Middle East oil flows holding up despite Saudi pipeline outage Blackstone's Gray says India is its best private equity market, nearing a tipping point All four major Australian banks now forecast RBA hike to 4.60% on September 29 US…

More Australians will be dying than being born in 40 years as major report predicts future of lower growth

Seventh intergenerational report also outlines how Australia is on the brink of an uncertain age of artificial intelligence Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast There will be more Australians dying than being born in 40 years’ time, according to…

Bessent calls US-China talks very successful, Board of Trade operational ahead of summit

The tone is constructive, but the reported outcomes are procedural and no tariff rates or purchase volumes have been given, so markets are unlikely to treat this as a breakthrough. US energy and agricultural exporters are the obvious sentiment beneficiaries if goods in those categories end up on the final Board of Trade list…

Can Trump and Xi cooperate to guide humanity through the AI revolution? Humanity might depend on it | Alan Finkel

The CEOs of tech firms issue stark warnings over the rate of change, with AI capability doubling every four months Recently, Jacob Coxon, a researcher at Anthropic, quit his job over concerns that AI was on a collision course with humanity. A flurry of headlines put the spotlight on the current crisis: unregulated competition…

6 days left to save up to $200 to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Current ticket pricing ends in 6 days on September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

World model companies are keeping a lot of secrets

Everyone in the world-models space is sitting on a pile of cash and a ton of buzz, but good luck getting anyone — from the founders to their own data suppliers — to tell you what they're actually building.

Elon Musk’s latest Boring Company pitch involves a Hyperloop between Austin and San Antonio

Many of The Boring Company's announced projects have not materialized.

UK minister warns of impact of Trump’s Iran war on next month’s budget

Bridget Phillipson says Burnham’s past criticisms of US president not an issue as PM prepares to meet Trump at UN Next month’s budget will be made more difficult by Donald Trump’s war with Iran, one of Andy Burnham’s cabinet ministers has said, while adding she did not expect the prime minister’s previous disparaging comments…

Is the AI industry really ready to slow down?

On Equity, we debated whether AI executives are serious about wanting to slow down.

Vocci’s ring adds a new form factor to meeting note-taking

Vocci's lightweight ring costs $249, and might pose some privacy questions.

ScrollEd wants to turn textbooks into TikTok

ScrollEd turns textbooks into a scrollable, Instagram-like feed with video, audio, and quizzes. The Palo Alto startup, founded by student co-founders (and spouses) Utsav Gupta and Rebecca Neff, pitches at TechCrunch Disrupt.

The Guardian view on AI v mathematicians: humans are still vital to the field, but tech firms refuse to see that | Editorial

OpenAI claims its agents have solved the Navier-Stokes problem. But questions remain about how useful and independent its work really is On 8 September, OpenAI claimed that its AI agents had solved the Navier-Stokes problem, one of the most famous and difficult challenges in mathematics.

‘An out-of-touch Silicon Valley radical’: meet Trump’s AI whisperer pushing for limited regulation

David Sacks convinced Trump against any restrictions on AI – putting the White House out of step with its own party As lawmakers from both sides of the aisle in the US have joined together calling for the regulation of powerful artificial intelligence models, one of the few vocal naysayers has been Donald Trump . He’s called…

New California law will penalize influencers who don’t disclose political ads

The new legislation adds teeth to disclosure requirements for online influencers who are paid to post about politics.

TechCrunch Mobility: How do we know when an AV is safe enough?

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