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Crystal Palace v Manchester City: Premier League – live

Updates from 8pm kickoff (BST) at Selhurst Park Get in touch: email Michael about the game We’re off at Selhurst Park, a stadium that Erling Haaland has never failed to score at. The Norwegian gives a nod to compatriot Strand Larsen as Palace get us underway.

Chinese Yuan: Undervaluation and export gains questioned – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur challenges recent internal analysis on CNY undervaluation and exports, arguing that China’s exchange-rate management and gold purchases point to deliberate weakening.

'I learned from Murray' - Boulter won't make wedding ring mistake

Andy Murray has long been a guiding figure for British tennis, but newly-married Katie Boulter will not be following his lead when it comes to keeping her wedding ring safe as she prepares for the US Open.

XRP Treasury Company Gets One Step Closer to Listing on Nasdaq

Evernorth has gained SEC clearance, teeing up a shareholder vote on its Nasdaq listing—while the firm's XRP stash sits well below what it paid for it.

Sarfaraz denies knowing about Pakistan threat to end tour

Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed says he and his players did not know about a Pakistan Cricket Board threat to the England and Wales Cricket Board over a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.

South Korean Won: Strong exports support KRW and KOSPI – DBS

DBS Group strategists Taimur Baig and Nathan Chow expect South Korea’s August exports to stay strong near 60% year-on-year, underpinning the outlook for the KOSPI and Korean Won (KRW) even as growth moderates from June’s peak.

Tour Championship LIVE! Scheffler closes with birdie run in FedExCup thriller

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How will Scottish clubs respond to Euro disappointments?

Read the best storylines before this weekend's full card of Scottish Premiership fixtures.

'I need competition' - Alcaraz returns from injury in time for US Open defence

"I need competition."

What will Jackson bring to Villa with Watkins set for exit?

BBC Sport examines what new striker Nicolas Jackson will bring to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins looking set to join Al-Hilal.

US Cities Eye AI Data Center Limits as Study Flags Water Risks

Austin is the latest city to consider restrictions as communities challenge the water and electricity demands of AI infrastructure.

Tokenized gold is becoming productive collateral in crypto lending, Arch says

Tokenized gold has moved deeper into crypto lending after Aave’s XAUT-backed debt reached a $25 million ceiling and Arch Lending added loans against the two largest gold tokens. Arch co-founder and chief technology officer Himanshu Sahay told crypto.news that demand…

How England are building an attack to trouble Australia

Former England captain Michael Vaughan predicts England's new pace quartet will trouble Australia - so what is making them effective against Pakistan?

Atletico set deadline for Alvarez decision on staying or move to Arsenal

Atletico Madrid have given Julian Alvarez until Sunday to make a decision; open up to the idea of a move to Arsenal or stay at the club.

BoE’s Bailey sees muted inflation effects ahead of policy meeting

Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday that he doesn’t see significant second-round inflation effects in the UK, in an interview with Bloomberg TV at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Non-farm payrolls benchmark revisions trimmed employment by 79K jobs

Last year at this time there was some serious hand-wringing about a non-farm payrolls benchmark revision that saw 911K jobs cut from payrolls. For the latest edition, the consensus was +183K jobs but instead, employment fell by 79K jobs for the year ending in March.

CLARITY Act is a national security bill, former US defense secretary says

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Bayeux Tapestry: Macron to open landmark London exhibition next Wednesday

According to the Élysée, this is "a highly symbolic moment the President of the Republic wanted for Franco-British relations". The French president thus aims to highlight the "exceptional loan" he himself approved in 2025.

ECB Kocher says Europe economy shows momentum, threats price stability

Martin Kocher, Governor of the Austrian National Bank and a member of the European Central Bank (ECB), said in an interview with Bloomberg that Europe’s economy shows more momentum.

England enjoy dominant day at Lord's to close in on series win

England enjoy day of dominance with both bat and ball to put themselves in complete control of the second Test against Pakistan, closing day two on 81-3, giving the hosts a lead of 261 at Lord's.

Fed’s Goolsbee says inflation is the main issue right now

Chicago Federal Reserve (Fed) President Austan Goolsbee commented in a CNBC interview at the Jackson Hole Symposium on Friday that he agreed with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh about the details of the economy, adding that “inflation is the Fed’s main issue right now.”

Villa confirm club-record Jackson signing as deal agreed for Mbaye

Aston Villa have confirmed the club-record signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea while also reaching a verbal agreement to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye.

County cricket day two: Hill and Cliff lift Yorkshire, Elgar digs in for Essex – as it happened

George Hill and Ben Cliff brought fireworks to Scarborough while Dean Elgar’s four-hour stand turned up the heat on Surrey There is play at last at the big beast bash at Edgbast on, but it isn’t going so well for Notts, who are 19 for 2 after losing Hameed and McCann for ducks. As that man Ben Sanderson spoils the dream with a…

I dug through hundreds of Labor Day sales to find real deals on high-quality products that last

Cut through the noise with our round up of worthy Labor Day deals at brands including Caraway, Kiehl’s, Monos and Sony College grads share the room essentials that weathered the dorm Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Labor Day offers one last hurrah for summer, a chance to…

Strive’s SATA may fund 1,192 BTC purchases this week

Strive’s SATA preferred stock has generated an estimated amount of funding sufficient to purchase 1,192 Bitcoin this week, according to live market monitoring. SATA has reopened Strive’s Bitcoin funding channel Bitcoin Treasuries.

Trump blacklisting of "woke" Anthropic deemed illegal by federal judge

Anthropic refused to support lethal autonomous warfare and mass surveillance.

Olé for Robinson as England take firm control of Lord’s Test against Pakistan

Second Test, day two: England 290 & 81-3; Pakistan 110 Ollie Robinson takes 4 for 11; Jofra Archer picks up three Joe Root did not want the England captaincy when it started to be floated earlier this summer. After performing the role as a stand-in for the suspended Ben Stokes against New Zealand at the Oval, his father, Matt…

Adam Schefter's fantasy cheat sheet: The players our NFL insider is most excited about this season

The annual fantasy football favorite is back, featuring Adam's favorite picks at each level of the draft, including sleepers.

More British athletes convicted in connection with Baptiste case

BBC Sport reveals that Will Sharman, Richard Sharman and Lamin Deen were also convicted in the case which led to Leon Baptiste's imprisonment.

Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech puts rate hike on the table

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has put another interest-rate increase on the table after saying inflation remains well above the Fed’s 2% target, sending Bitcoin below $80,000 as traders raised their rate-hike bets. Warsh says inflation must return to 2%…

Solana Will Now Print Less SOL as Disinflation Vote Passes in Dramatic Fashion

The "Double Disinflation" proposal squeaked through by a razor-thin margin after Kraken nearly sank it, while a separate fee-burning measure failed.

Gatwick Airport faced water outage after main burst

SES Water says it has repaired a burst main which was affecting supply to the airport.

England v Pakistan: second men’s cricket Test, day two – live

Updates from day two at Lord’s; play starts 11am Day one report

Here's what we know about the "space academy" Trump just announced

"It's called the US Space Academy. That's a big deal."

Mayer and Cameron butt heads at final face-off

Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron butt heads in their final face-off before Saturday's light-middleweight unification bout in Birmingham.

SEC Proposes Amendments to Exchange Act Rule 3a12-8 to Add European Union Debt Obligations

The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to Rule 3a12-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to add the debt obligations of the European Union (EU) to the list of foreign government debt obligations designated as "exempted…

Wrexham level early in second half vs Birmingham LIVE!

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Robinson and Archer star as England take 261-run lead vs Pakistan

Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer rattled their way through Pakistan's batting order as England took a 261-run lead on day two of the second Test at Lord's.

Emery and Watkins ‘shed tears’ saying goodbye; transfer latest; Celtic and Rangers punished: football – live

Transfer news and buildup to this weekend’s fixtures Premier League things to look out for | Email Michael Brighton women’s manager Dario Vidosic said of his time at the club: I have loved my time at the Albion and am proud of what we have achieved together. Leaving has been a difficult decision, but I believe it is the right…

McVay: Atwell trade not about possible Nacua ban

Rams coach Sean McVay said the team acquired Tutu Atwell to add depth to the receiver room and had "nothing to do" with a possible suspension for Puka Nacua.

Man who posed as 49er facing federal charges

Federal authorities have arrested and charged Daejon Love with pretending to be a member of the 49ers and along with Taylor Jamie Chan, defrauding more than two dozen women out of over $1 million.

Judge will hear recantation of claim vs. Sandusky

A judge has granted a hearing to explore claims that a man wants to recant allegations of sexual abuse years ago by Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.

Romo issued new citations related to July arrest

Tony Romo on Thursday was issued three new citations stemming from his July arrest in Wisconsin, with a spokesperson for the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback telling multiple outlets that he takes "full responsibility for his actions."

Kubiak mum on Vegas' QB as Mendoza struggles

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak refused to name a regular-season starter after Thursday's preseason finale, although his utilization hints at Kirk Cousins getting the call in Week 1.

McCarthy says Steelers' 4 QBs have earned spots

Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said all four of the team's quarterbacks have earned roster spots, saying, "We got two veterans that we can win with, and we got two young guys that we're excited about the future."

'This is mine': Sale tops 100 mph, goes distance

Chris Sale threw his two fastest pitches since 2018, both to Shohei Ohtani, in his first complete game since 2019 as the Braves clinched a sweep of the Dodgers.

Packers star RB Jacobs formally charged by DA

Packers running back Josh Jacobs was charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property, according to Wisconsin court records.

🏈 20 CFB teams ready to win first national title

Indiana broke a 30-year gap between first-time champions. For the next to join the club, there are some obvious candidates.

Apple One and Apple TV subscription prices increase by up to 20 percent

Annual Apple TV subscriptions get the biggest bump.

Céline Dion concerts: Canadian star returns to Paris after six years away from the stage

The Quebec singer arrived in Paris on Friday, 28 August, for a run of 16 concerts in the French capital.

Fed Chair Warsh Calls AI a 'Hinge Point in History'—4 Key Things He Said

Fed Chair Warsh devoted a full section of his speech today at Jackson Hole to AI's weight on the economy. Here are the biggest takeaways.

How Sweden built one of Europe’s hottest startup ecosystems

Sophia Bendz, general partner at Cherry Ventures, stopped by Equity to break down the latest in the Swedish tech ecosystem.

Hrgovic slaps Itauma after being pushed off stage at weigh-in

British heavyweight Moses Itauma pushes Filip Hrgovic off the stage before the Croat slaps him as chaos erupts at the weigh-in for Saturday's world-title bout.

Leknessund seals first Grand Tour stage win

Norway's Andreas Leknessund takes an emotional first Grand Tour stage win as he climbs to victory on stage seven of the Vuelta a Espana.

Netherlands beat Scotland by 58 runs in first ODI

The Netherlands comfortably beat a youthful Scotland side to take the lead in a three-match ODI series.

We’re introducing flexible usage limits for Gemini Notebook.

We’re introducing new flexible, compute-specific usage limits to Gemini Notebook.

Cartoon alpaca Cole Palmer is a unicorn in this world inventing moments of pure pleasure | Barney Ronay

Much like Central Cee, the Chelsea attacker is a distinct presence and right now is perhaps the only truly creative English player out there This week Central Cee launched his new Premier League song, called The Team. It owes its existence to a youth-centred, fist-bumping corporate tie-in with Coca-Cola, the press release for…

London Science Museum cuts links with BP after decades of partnership

Campaigners say ‘seismic shift’ follows years of pressure to sever ties with oil and gas firm The London Science Museum has ended its decades-long partnership with the oil and gas company BP in what has been described as a “seismic shift” for the museum. The Science Museum Group academy, which was established in 2018 to provide…

Reid's annual HBCU watch list: 10 players who could get 2027 NFL draft interest

Ahead of Saturday's Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff, we ranked 10 HBCU players who could be on next year's NFL draft radar -- including two QBs.

Don't sleep on these guys! 51 breakout candidates for the 2026 season

We dig deep for our list of college football sleepers who could make a major impact this fall.

NBA insiders react to ESPN's 2026-27 season forecast

We presented our annual NBA season forecast to insiders across the league. They weren't shy in sharing what we got right -- and what we got wrong.

US Open tennis, Premier League and Itauma v Hrgovic – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

Our 10 favorite scenes from T2: Judgment Day

James Cameron's 1991 sci-fi blockbuster returns to theaters this weekend for its 35th anniversary.

Shaky Sabalenka and wide-open men’s draw set stage for US Open drama

Defending champion arrives at Flushing Meadows in poor form and with a host of challengers looking to usurp her Under any normal circumstances Aryna Sabalenka would not have lost her third-round match at the Cincinnati Open last week. For all of her unforced errors, indecisiveness and the obvious tension surrounding her tennis…

Charles Schwab Expands Crypto Trading Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum

The brokerage will expand Schwab Crypto trading to Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink, but has not given a launch date for the three tokens.

Villa reach verbal agreement to sign PSG's Mbaye

Aston Villa have reached a verbal agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign winger Ibrahim Mbaye.

Silver Price Forecast: False breakout and hawkish Fed sink XAG

Silver (XAG/USD) price made a U-turn after reaching a two-month high of $71.12 on Friday, then dove below the $69.00 figure as Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh leaned hawkish in his Jackson Hole speech, pushing US Treasury yields higher.

XRP spot etf cumulative inflows surpass $1.637B: XRP holders can earn up to $10,000 per day

Amid market volatility, ETF inflows have maintained institutional investor interest, while UE Crypto provides XRP holders with an alternative cloud-mining option. Cumulative net inflows into XRP ETFs have reached a record high of $1.637 billion.

The best picks for each draft slot in Rounds 1 and 2 in 10-team leagues

Once you know your draft slot, it's great to plan for which players might be available.

Alexander surges clear at Women's Irish Open

Two eagles propels overnight leader Casandra Alexander to a second-round 66 as the South African seizes control of the Women's Irish Open at the K Club.

Strategy’s 6,948 BTC sales were a narrative risk: Bitfinex

Strategy’s two-week pause in Bitcoin sales has removed a three-month sentiment barrier after the company disposed of 6,948 BTC between late May and early August, according to Bitfinex analysts. Bitfinex analysts said in an Aug.

‘Special for Norway’: Leknessund breaks clear to win stage seven of Vuelta

Norway in mourning after death of King Harald ‘It’s only a small thing in the bigger picture’ The Norwegian Andreas Leknessund launched a successful solo attack on ⁠the final climb to the summit finish of Aramón Valdelinares to win stage ⁠seven of the ⁠Vuelta ​a España, ahead of his Uno-X Mobility teammate and compatriot Tobias…

'Box-office' Archer spell stirs 'relentless' England bowling display

Jofra Archer bowled the fastest opening spell of his Test career as England produced a relentless, high-quality bowling display on day two of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s.

Bullish provides USD. AI $100M stablecoin facility for GPU-backed lending

The institutional crypto exchange is providing $100 million in stablecoin liquidity to support loans backed by AI computing infrastructure.

'A lot of pressure' - SSE Airtricity to increase gas prices by 19%

The annual gas bill of a typical household in the greater Belfast and west gas network areas will increase by almost £172.

'Pakistan cleaned up!' - England take five wickets for 19 runs

Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer make light work of Pakistan's lower order as they combine to take five wickets for just 19 runs in seven overs as England bowl Pakistan out for 110 in their first innings, giving England a 180-run lead on day two of the second Test at Lord's.

Solana vote to double disinflation passes by a hair in dramatic finish

Solana's first network-wide vote went down to the wire, with Kraken and Galaxy-linked validators switching sides before the disinflation proposal narrowly passed.

An $18bn settlement – and Zuckerberg barely blinked. The tech titans must be stripped of their power, and soon | Jonathan Freedland

Those who said Meta harms children struck a blow, but the ability of big tech to gouge profits and cause harm is barely diminished. That’s the battle to come Follow the money.

What Is Strategy (MSTR)? The Bitcoin Treasury Company

Strategy’s co-founder Michael Saylor pioneered the Bitcoin treasury playbook. Here’s what you need to know.

Fed's Kevin Warsh warns inflation is too high, sparking bets rate hikes are coming

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated his commitment to fighting inflation in a major speech — raising expectations that rate hikes may be coming, though he did not clearly spell out a path going forward.

Bitcoin Miner IREN Shares Fall as AI Conversion Costs Mount

AI cloud revenue topped Bitcoin mining for the first time as IREN accelerated its data center conversion.

Solana inflation cut clears vote with 67% support

Solana’s proposal to double its annual disinflation rate has cleared a governance vote with 67% support, placing the network on course to reduce projected SOL issuance by 18.9 million tokens over six years. Solana inflation proposal narrowly clears required vote…

Australian Dollar retreats from highs as Warsh’s hawkish message lifts US Dollar

AUD/USD retreats 0.30% on Friday to trade around 0.7170 at the time of writing, correcting after reaching its highest level since mid-May at 0.7206 earlier in the day.

Yorkshire cleared by regulator over £1.75m payment to chief executive’s firm

Regulator investigated fee paid to Sanjay Patel’s company SMP73 Ltd consulted on sale of Northern Superchargers Yorkshire have escaped without charges from the Cricket Regulator after a formal investigation into a £1.75m payment the county made to a company controlled by the club’s chief executive, Sanjay Patel, for work on the…

Ruiz named Brighton boss after shock Vidosic exit

Brighton have confirmed the appointment of Arturo Ruiz as their new women's head coach following the shock departure of Dario Vidosic.

Isabel Schnabel: Central banks on-chain

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More Americans oppose police license plate cameras than support them: survey

The backlash against license plate readers comes amid a wave of police abuses of surveillance cameras.

WRU posts pitch safety advice over hot, dry summer

The Welsh Rugby Union issues pitch safety advice for the new season after a record-breaking summer.

Dow Jones Industrial Average round-trips a Fed that promised nothing

The Federal Reserve (Fed) chair used the largest speaking slot on the calendar to commit to nothing and the futures market repriced September anyway.

Fed chair says delivering ‘stable prices’ is central bank’s job as inflation persists

However, Kevin Warsh didn’t say if interest rates would change in coming months, as inflation remains stubborn The US Federal Reserve is not done fighting high inflation, its chair, Kevin Warsh, said in his first major speech in the role on Friday, emphasizing that it was “the Fed’s job to deliver stable prices”. Warsh did not…

Itauma slapped after pushing Hrgovic off stage at fiery weigh-in

Moses Itauma pushed Filip Hrgovic off stage before receiving a slap to the face from his opponent at a heated final face-off at the weigh-in ahead of their heavyweight world title fight in London on Saturday.

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal turn to Real Madrid's Endrick in left winger chase

Arsenal have renewed interest in signing Real Madrid forward Endrick. Transfer Talk has the latest.

What Arsenal's title rivals still need in transfer window

Arsenal look as strong as ever, but the transfer window is still open. Here's how their title rivals can dethrone the reigning champs.

Bitwise Solana ETF becomes first to cross $1 billion

Bitwise’s Solana Staking ETF has surpassed $1 billion in assets less than ten months after its launch, becoming the first individual Solana ETF to reach the level. Bitwise Solana ETF crosses $1 billion Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said…

USMNT's Richards puts World Cup heartbreak behind him

Playing in this World Cup was Chris Richards' lifelong dream, but its abrupt end gave him little time to grieve before returning to the Premier League.

Meta makes AI glasses slightly less creepy with limit on nonconsensual recording

Meta fixes AI glasses to stop recording any time users cover up the safety light.

Brilliant bowling - Relentless Robinson stars with the ball

England bowler Ollie Robinson finishes with four wickets for just 11 runs as Pakistan are bowled out for 110, giving England a lead of 180 on the second day of the second Test at Lord's.

Ordonez's move to Palace in doubt after medical

Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez's move to Crystal Palace runs into complications after his medical, with the Eagles set to decide whether to proceed with the deal.

The Japanese Yen gives up the big figure intervention won back

Japan delivered the inflation and labour data the Bank of Japan needs to move next month and the Japanese Yen is weaker for a fifth consecutive session.

Friend-focused photo-sharing app Retro snags $21M

Retro, a friend-focused photo-sharing app built by former Instagram employees, has raised more than $21 million in Series A funding.

Artist defends Ronnie O’Sullivan mural in Sheffield saying it isn’t finished

Critics say painting looks more like a zombie but artist Chris Ashmore says ‘touch-ups’ are still to happen A street artist has defended his mural of the snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sheffield after critics suggested the world champion looked like a zombie. Chris Ashmore was commissioned to produce the artwork featuring…

Bitcoin dips to $78.4K as Fed’s Warsh downplays softer inflation prints

Bitcoin failed to make a decisive break above $80,000 as traders digested Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole keynote speech, which remained wary of US inflation trends.

US Dollar Index rallies as Warsh puts September rate hike back on the table

The US Dollar Index (DXY) rallies on Friday, gaining 0.36% to trade around 99.50 at the time of writing, as Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium prompt investors to sharply reassess the outlook for US interest rates.

Metaplanet moves $108M in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime

Metaplanet has transferred 1,350 Bitcoin worth about $108 million to Coinbase Prime as BTC struggles to establish a firm break above $80,000. Metaplanet sends another 1,350 BTC to Coinbase Prime Lookonchain reported on Aug.

The Canadian Dollar falls on the best quarter since 2023

Canada produced the strongest growth figure of the cycle and the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is weaker for it.

I'd hate to finish career like this - O'Sullivan

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he does not "want to throw in the towel just yet" after losing 6-3 to Chang Bingyu in the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open.

Rangers count consequences of 'devoid of quality' European failure

A bruising loss in the Czech Republic gives Rangers pause on various fronts as European football eludes Derek McInnes.

Gold tumbles as Warsh sparks rally on the US Dollar

Gold (XAU/USD) prices extend losses to over 2.50% on Friday as market participants digest hawkish comments from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole. Rising US Treasury yields and overall US Dollar strength are the two drivers of the sudden weakness in precious metals.

O'Neill hopeful on transfers despite Champions League play-off exit

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill hopes missing out on the Champions League will not mean missing out on prospective targets.

Fed has 'work to do' if price rises don't ease for Americans, Warsh says

Kevin Warsh remarks suggest interest rates could be increased if policymakers think inflation is running too high.

Trailblazer Taylor on 'strange' but 'amazing' England fielding coach role

Sarah Taylor says her landmark role as England men's fielding coach has been "strange" but "amazing" and that she is loving working with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.

Bitcoin Traders Watch Fed Chair Warsh for Clues—And Get Nothing

Fed Chair Warsh's first Jackson Hole keynote doubled down on giving markets zero rate hints as inflation runs hot and Bitcoin traders wait on September's call.

The NFL Rookie Progress Report: How all 257 draft picks are faring with their new teams

When will Fernando Mendoza start? Should we expect big things for Sonny Styles, Ja'Kobi Lane and Cashius Howell?

Natural Gas: Hormuz risks and Qatari LNG disruption – BNY

Geoff Yu at BNY highlights that Middle East tensions and constrained traffic through the Strait of Hormuz are keeping key energy supply routes at risk.

Division, drama and power - what next for Infantino and Uefa?

Explosive court documents reveal the growing bitterness of Uefa's feud with Fifa president Gianni Infantino, Dan Roan reports.

British Pound tumbles as Warsh revives Fed hike bets

The Pound Sterling (GBP) tumbles versus the US Dollar (USD) on Friday as Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh put inflation as the priority at the Fed, increasing the likelihood of an interest rate hike next month. The GBP/USD trades at 1.3538, down 0.40%.

McInnes backing himself to bring success to Rangers

"I am a good manager, I back myself."

Crypto Biz: Bitcoin pumps, Wall Street does the paperwork

Bitcoin’s $80,000 rebound lifts crypto stocks as Circle, Strategy and Solana show how capital markets, stablecoins and onchain growth are driving crypto’s recovery.

De Zerbi wants one more signing for Tottenham before transfer deadline

Spurs head coach pushing for ‘one specific position’ Tottenham could offload players at end of hectic window Roberto De Zerbi is keen to add one more signing to his Tottenham squad and has said outgoing deals are also possible before Tuesday night’s transfer deadline. De Zerbi had dinner on Thursday night with Spurs’ owners and…

Euro slides below 1.1600 as Warsh brings Fed rate hike back into play

EUR/USD falls sharply toward 1.1595 on Friday at the time of writing, losing 0.48% on the day, as the US Dollar (USD) rallies following Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Egyptian queen’s 673-diamond necklace stolen in Vienna smash-and-grab raid

Police hunt two suspects after historic 200-carat piece is snatched from Austrian museum during opening hours Austrian police are hunting two men alleged to have stolen a 200-carat platinum necklace encrusted with 673 diamonds that was on loan to a museum in Vienna and once belonged to Egyptian royalty. Authorities in the…

Thieves buy tickets before plundering necklace worth millions from Vienna museum

Police said the two men did not wear masks, paid to enter the museum and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras in Thursday's heist.

Poland: Growth supported by investment rebound – ING

ING’s Adam Antoniak expects Poland’s 2Q26 GDP flash estimate to be confirmed at 3.8% year-on-year, with fixed investment rebounding strongly thanks to EU and RRF-funded projects. Private consumption is seen slowing slightly as higher fuel prices and weaker wage growth weigh on purchasing power.

Mayer and Cameron split by security after clash at weigh-in

Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron had to be split by security as an amicable build-up erupted into a surprise war of words at Friday's fiery final weigh-in.

BitGo to buy NYDIG trading arm for $42.5M in cash and stock plus $15M earnout

The deal to buy NYDIG IF Holdings comprises $7 million in cash and around $35.5 million in stock, as well as the $15 earnout.

Apple TV is raising its subscription prices again

Now, Apple TV subscriptions will cost $14.99 per month, up from its previous price of $12.99 per month.

Departing Watkins apologised for refusing to play - Emery

Ollie Watkins is leaving Aston Villa as their record Premier League goalscorer.

Recognize the names? Garnett, Ewing, Rondo, Spears star in NCAA volleyball

Kapri Garnett. Ryelle Rondo.

⁠How many injuries are too many for Yankees? Best-case scenarios and status updates for Judge, Fried & Co.

With October approaching, we break down New York's walking wounded.

All-dirt fields and swinging with one hand: Nico Hoerner's unique path to the majors

In an era of big-money youth baseball, the Cubs' second baseman took an unusual route to stardom.

Japan: Tokyo CPI data supports BoJ hawkish stance – Societe Generale

Societe Generale’s Reo Sakida and Jin Kenzaki note that August Tokyo CPI was broadly in line with expectations, with renewed energy subsidies weighing on inflation and likely to drag on CPI through October.

Ethereum ETFs Take $226M in a Day, Almost Matching Bitcoin's Haul

Nine straight sessions have brought in $1.4 billion, with Thursday marking the funds' strongest day in 10 months.

'Bomba!' De Zerbi delighted as Spurs transfers create 'great squad'

"Savio is 'bomba'. All players we brought, I think are 'bomba'!"

Chelsea names Circle front of shirt partner in USDC sponsorship deal

Circle has signed a principal partnership with Chelsea Football Club that will put USDC branding on the front of the club’s men’s, women’s and academy shirts beginning with the 2026/27 season. Chelsea FC announced the agreement on Aug.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole: 'We have work to do' on inflation

Warsh's highly anticipated remarks at the Kansas City Fed's annual symposium Friday morning leaned hawkish, prompting traders to quickly raise bets on a September rate hike.

Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI): +0.1% in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Unemployment Rate: 4.1% in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Payroll Employment: -23,000(p) in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.02(p) in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Producer Price Index - Final Demand…

Univ of Michigan final sentiment index for August 51.7 vs 51.0 estimate

Preliminary estimate 51.0 Consumer sentiment 51.7 vs 51.0 estimate. Prior 55.2 Current conditions 51.9 versus 51.8 estimate.

Reading and Leeds have dropped BBC Introducing for a new ‘nepo baby stage’. Where does it leave DIY artists?

As R&L replace the BBC’s unsigned artists stage with one filled with rock scions and a Simon Cowell boyband, many are decrying disappearing opportunities for grassroots acts This year’s Reading and Leeds festival lineups are a testament to the catholic tastes of a generation who have little regard for musical tribalism or the…

Li Jin Hao: Falling from a Moon review – comedy’s Mr Nostalgia is now the man of the moment

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh In his award-nominated show, the standup ruminates on myth and memory with some lovely observations ‘There’s a moment when that ends,” muses Li Jin Hao, “and this begins …” As well as being jam-packed with swoonsome one-liners like that, Li’s show traces the tension between this and that; the draw…

ECB chair 'extremely disappointed' by England off-field incidents

ECB chair Richard Thompson told Sky Sports of his "enormous disappointment" at the string of off-field episodes to blight England of late, saying players must understand the "respect, responsibility and pride" of representing the national side.

Germany: Growth recovery stays moderate – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Dr. Ralph Solveen and colleagues say German GDP has surprised on the upside, expanding around 0.35% per quarter over the last three quarters, driven mainly by stronger exports to EU partners.

Asian Games hosts say athletes will have rooms

The hosts of the Asian Games in Japan next month say all athletes will be provided with accommodation for the event, after previous fears there would be a shortage of rooms.

A gallery glow up, spooky sculpture and a magical modern – the week in art

A grand survey of light art illuminates Durham, St Ives gets macabre and London goes big on land art – all in your weekly dispatch Victory Over the Sun A Russian futurist spectacle from 1913 gives this grand survey of light art its title. Luminous works by Olafur Eliasson, Ceal Floyer and many more mark the opening of Durham’s…

‘Disgusting’: Donald Trump faces backlash for posting AI image of him and Dolly Parton

In one of his latest AI slop posts, Trump took to Truth Social to share an AI-generated illustration of him arm in arm with Dolly Parton walking around the White House. This was a step too far for fans of the artist, who died this week and has left millions mourning her loss.

Euro drifts lower as Fed hawks set the stage for Warsh

EUR/USD trades around 1.1645 on Friday, posting a modest 0.07% decline on the day as investors adopt a wait-and-see approach ahead of a highly anticipated speech by Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

US Federal Reserve’s Kevin Warsh gears up for key Jackson Hole conference as inflation fears mount – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest events in global financial markets, the economy and major corporate moves In the metals market, supply fears have pushed the zinc price up to a four-year high. Zinc, which is used to galvanise steel, hit $3,955 a metric tonne this morning, its highest since May 2022.

Canada: Economic risks and sector strains – RBC

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) strategists analyze escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States (US) and their impact on both economies.

Zcash price targets $840 as bullish trend holds

Zcash price recovered from a midweek drop and moved back above $800 as buyers defended the broader uptrend, but overbought momentum, weak capital flows, and a long-term bearish divergence raise the risk of another correction. Zcash price recovers above $800…

Who is legally liable when an AI agent goes rogue?

If your personal AI agent goes rogue and causes harm or financial damage in the real world, can you be held liable?

FREE STREAM: Mayer vs Cameron weigh-in ahead of world title fight!

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a16z creates a $1.1B ‘Machine Age’ fund to ‘accelerate the physical buildout of AI’

The firm, known for its focus on software, is going to start throwing more money at the hardware behind AI.

From Chicago to ... Cleveland: Solak ranks all 32 NFL teams by watchability

Which NFL teams are must-watches every Sunday? We stacked all 32 by excitement, fun and intrigue, starting with Chicago.

Rob Reiner’s son Jake gives first interview after parents’ deaths: ‘I will never understand why this happened’

Jake says his parents ‘never stopped helping’ his brother Nick, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering both of them at their Los Angeles home Jake Reiner has given his first interview since the killing of his parents, the film-maker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, saying: “I will never understand why this…

Clown Show review – after 250 years, the American dream explodes over one anarchic night

King’s theatre, Edinburgh The pranks and pratfalls in Geoff Sobelle’s show mark the US’s 250th anniversary with nihilistic excess They are a forlorn lot, this bunch who shuffle glumly to the front of the stalls. In white face, funeral veils, mismatched jodhpurs and tailcoats, they gaze across the auditorium to the timeless…

Hungary: Retail data may offer upside surprise – ING

ING’s Peter Virovacz expects Hungary’s final 2Q26 GDP release to confirm a weaker-than-hoped quarter, with agriculture and construction dragging and services plus industry providing support. Investment is seen as a significant negative surprise on the demand side.

A kids TV star to Jimmy Carr: who will host the new Top Gear?

A new series has finally been confirmed, with Carr rumoured to be the next Clarkson. But there are others ready to take the wheel, including a Cbeebies host, a Celebrity Traitors favourite and a motor-head model Top Gear is the show that cannot die.

Polish Olympic chief charged in Zondacrypto probe, justice minister says

Polish Olympic Committee president Radosław Piesiewicz faces charges as prosecutors investigate his ties to collapsed cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto.

Fed's Hammack: Time for Fed to act with rate hikes

In an interview with Bloomberg on Friday, Cleveland Federal Reserve (Fed) President Beth Hammack said that it is time for the Fed to act with rate hikes, arguing that waiting will create pain.

Celtic & Rangers to play Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder

Celtic and Rangers are ordered to play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder last season.

Japanese Yen retreats despite hotter inflation as focus shifts to Jackson Hole

USD/JPY rises 0.14% on Friday and trades around 159.60 at the time of writing, extending its advance for a fifth consecutive day.

Man Utd agree terms to sign Swedish winger Jusu Bah

Sweden winger Monica Jusu Bah helped BK Hacken win the inaugural Women's Europa Cup last season.

Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks

High blood levels of xylitol associated with higher risk of major cardiovascular events, in largest study of its kind A common sweetener used in products such as chewing gum, toothpaste, jam, yoghurts and ice-cream has been linked to an increased risk of strokes, heart attacks and death. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol present in…

Reserve Bank of New Zealand: Gradual hiking path into 2027 – TD Securities

TD Securities’ Prashant Newnaha and Howard Du expect the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) to raise the Official Cash Rate by 25 bps to 2.75% in September, in line with market pricing.

Asda returns to growth after more than two years

Chair Allan Leighton says lower prices and an improved online service are attracting more shoppers Asda has heralded its first trading growth in more than two years as the supermarket’s boss said it was attracting more shoppers with lower prices and an improved online service. Allan Leighton, the executive chair of the UK’s…

The Clarity Act slipped to September. Banks are building anyway

But every month without settled rules quietly rewards the walled garden, writes Matter Labs’ Vassilis Tziokas.

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past – Geralt of Rivia returns after a decade in the sun

Before The Witcher 4 arrives in 2028, CD Projekt Red is returning us to the world of The Witcher 3 for one last foray. Looks like wind’s still howlin’ The game that graced us with Bathtub Geralt , The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, arrived more than a decade ago.

Mayer vs Cameron expert predictions

Experts have their say ahead of Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron's super-welterweight world title fight at MVPW-06 in Birmingham, live on Sky Sports from 7pm.

O'Neill knows Celtic need to respond for fans after Champions League woe

Martin O'Neill has called on Celtic to show their true "character" against Falkirk following their calamitous Champions League play-off defeat to LASK.

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.

BotBase for Operators: A clearer path to joining Cloudflare's directory of bots and agents

Bot operators now have a home in the Cloudflare dashboard to manage submissions. This update adds submission status tracking, submission editing, and a behavior model so operators can accurately declare how their bots use content.

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Dog Stars' - A smouldering Jacob Elordi can't save us

Ridley Scott's latest film proves that while a smouldering Jacob Elordi and his faithful dog can't save us in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Josh Brolin’s goatee can spark some hope.

A zero-revenue public company tried to copy Michael Saylor to avoid delisting, but its stock immediately crashed 25%

The company plans 51.6 million new shares against fewer than 5 million outstanding, while any Nasdaq cure remains conditional.

Anthropic gets its first court win over the Pentagon’s supply-chain risk label

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk, handing the AI company a victory as its second Pentagon lawsuit continues in Washington.

European Central Bank: September hike seen with energy risks – Nomura

Nomura’s Euro area team expects the European Central Bank to raise rates by 25 basis points to 2.50% at the 10 September meeting, citing higher HICP inflation and resilient growth.

Canada’s economy surprises with 0.8% growth in second quarter

Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 0.8% QoQ in the second quarter, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Friday. The economy accelerated significantly from the 0.1% growth recorded in the first quarter, which was revised higher from an initial estimate of 0%.

Who am I? Guess Bundesliga star No 1

Work out the identity of today's Bundesliga player in as few attempts as possible.

Beyond the rally: 4 Trends to watch this cycle

Robinhood’s Chain launch highlights four crypto trends reshaping ownership, finance, money and AI-driven markets. When digital asset prices surge, market commentary tends to fixate on green candles and central bank policy.

'We are broken': Inside one family's fight against gambling addiction

For Amit, it all started with a college poker game. Now he's in recovery from a gambling addiction that consumed him and his parents.

Simeone would welcome Alvarez back to training amid Barca row

Diego Simeone says he will do everything he can to make Julian Alvarez feel important at Atletico Madrid, after confirming the Argentina international will miss Saturday’s match against Sevilla.

Canada GDP Q2 annualized 3.3% vs 3.4% estimate

Prior Q1 +0.3% Canada GDP Q2 annualized 3.3% vs 3.4% estimate Implicit price QoQ 2.5% vs 1.2% last quarter GDP MoM for June 0.3% vs 0.2% estimate. Prior month 0.3%.

All Blacks brace for Bok-lash as Erasmus adds late fly-half plot twist

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s inclusion may be a classic piece of misdirection from South Africa in their must-win match against New Zealand On the face of it, South Africa have been beset by disruption before their most significant match since the successful defence of their World Cup title. Rassie Erasmus had sought to lean…

Ethena looks beyond crypto to squeeze yield from booming equity perpetuals

The issuer of the $4 billion USDe token said it expects real-world asset perpetuals to eclipse crypto derivatives in its backing within 12 to 24 months.

Solana price holds rising trendline with $115 in sight

Solana price traded near $106 on Aug. 28 after reaching $110, as strong US ETF inflows and network activity helped SOL defend its breakout despite hotter inflation data.

British Pound: Month-end rebalancing and UK policy mix – BNY

BNY's Geoff Yu notes that month-end rebalancing flows leave the British Pound (GBP) vulnerable, with GBP seen as particularly exposed after strong performance and stretched GBP/USD levels.

Meta executive leaves for OpenAI as the social media giant faces growing scrutiny in India

Sandhya Devanathan will oversee some OpenAI operations across Southeast Asia and Australia in her new role.

SBI buys 20% stake in Indonesia's Ajaib for $270 million to expand yen stablecoin in Southeast Asia

The Japanese financial giant is acquiring a 20% stake in the Indonesian online brokerage to build a cross-border, blockchain-based settlement network.

‘I want to be seen as a bloody good trainer’: Gihan Arnolda’s journey from sleeping rough to beating Britain’s top stables

Former jockey reflects on remarkable story from overcoming hardship to breaking barriers as the first trainer of black or Asian heritage at Flat racing’s HQ “It’s just unbelievable, isn’t it?” Gihan Arnolda says as he reflects on his first three months as a trainer: five winners from 33 runners, £50,000 prize money banked and a…

Morning Minute: Solana Jumps with Network Inflation Set to Drop

Two majors proposals are set to pass, its leading DATs are back, and Schwab is offering SOL to its clients—quite the setup for Solana.

From Caravaggio to Korea: How Malta’s artists are breaking out of the baroque

The BEJN pavilion connects Malta and Korea through poetry, sacred ropes, festa traditions and space data.

August full moon 2026: 126 monuments and museums open with free entry across Greece

Once again this year, archaeological sites, monuments and museums across Greece are bathed in the glow of the August full moon at night.

California Senate passes bill to ban memecoin issuance by public officials

The bill seeks to prohibit the listing of memecoins issued by federal public officials to California residents, citing conflicts of interest and “pay-to-play arrangements.”

US Dollar: Dovish Fed repricing risk grows – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes the US Dollar (USD) is mixed near a one‑week high as major FX pairs test key technical levels, including EUR/USD at its 200‑day moving average and USD/JPY near 160.00.

‘I don’t care if I look good’: French heartthrob Louis Garrel on fashion, fatherhood and his radically dorky new role

The star has long been French cinema’s favourite tousle-haired Adonis, which makes his latest performance – as a schlubby, stay-at-home dad – all the more surprising. ‘I appreciate people laughing at me,’ he says ‘Even though I’ve been working in film for over 20 years, I still have this desire to look beautiful on screen,”…

UK petrol prices hit highest level in almost four years as bank holiday getaway looms

Average cost of petrol reaches 161.6p a litre, while diesel costs average of 183.4p, according to the AA UK petrol prices have hit their highest level since 2022, piling more financial pressure on motorists before the bank holiday weekend. The average cost of petrol has reached 161.6p a litre, while diesel costs an average of…

Kyiv theatre turns Homer’s Odyssey into a story of war and return

A Kyiv theatre is reimagining Homer’s Odyssey through the lens of Ukraine’s war. Odysseus, Maeotis draws on the experiences of Mariupol defenders and former prisoners of war, exploring captivity, separation and the enduring struggle to return home.

Federal Reserve: Markets eye Warsh signals – Rabobank

Rabobank’s Senior Macro Strategist Bas van Geffen notes that central bankers and market participants are focused on Jackson Hole, where FOMC Chair Warsh will give the keynote. Report highlights his aversion to forward guidance and suggests he may avoid clear policy signals.

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Headlines: No guidance from Jackson Hole? USD/JPY extends gains as focus turns to Fed Chair Warsh's speech Gold stays locked in ahead of Warsh's Jackson Hole speech How have interest rate expectations changed after this week's events?

Memo to Ridley Scott: no one needs more Alien: Covenant movies – get the franchise back to stalk’n’slash

News that Scott is working on a follow-up to his maligned 2017 film leaves me worried the franchise has run out of shocks If any science-fiction saga looked beyond recovery, it was the Alien franchise. For the 38 years that followed James Cameron’s Aliens, film-makers contrived to find every imaginable way of not making a good…

Platinum: Bullish bias holds as breakout test looms - OCBC

OCBC’s Christopher Wong keeps a firmer tactical bias on Platinum, favouring buy-on-dips despite a recent loss of momentum near 1860–1910. Mild bullish momentum remains intact, with key resistance at 1863–1943 and upside potential towards 2065 on a clean breakout.

Bitcoin is outperforming stocks and correlating with gold just when it matters most

Your day-ahead look for Aug. 28, 2026

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds above $4.600 with all eyes on Fed Warsh’s speech

Gold (XAU/USD) trades practically flat for the second consecutive day on Friday, with the rejection from three-month highs near $4,700 hit earlier in the week contained at a previous resistance area, just below $4,600.

Ledger says the viral “hack” was already patched, but two real bugs still needed fixing

Version 1.22.3 now closes a 257-operation blind spot and a limited swap approval substitution.

Fidelity cryptocurrency news: ASDeFi users are earning $3,000 in cryptocurrency daily through cloud mining

Fidelity accelerates crypto adoption while ASDeFi’s Digital Miner model addresses energy costs and mining efficiency. This week, financial giant Fidelity took the three most significant steps in its cryptocurrency history: This means that Fidelity’s strategy regarding crypto assets is no…

Capital B raises $24.5M for its Bitcoin treasury amid market uncertainty with BlockStream’s Adam Back chipping in

The French Bitcoin treasury firm’s private placement drew support from Adam Back and TOBAM, with warrant exercises potentially unlocking another $158 million.

UK Police Seize $1.4M in Bitcoin Traced to Shuttered Darknet Markets

The 20.21 BTC was linked to marketplaces running between 2016 and 2019, and the man who held it died before it was forfeited.

Euro: ECB vigilance and inflation risks – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights that European inflation is firming, with French and Spanish data reinforcing concerns for the European Central Bank (ECB). Governing Council members Kazaks and Schnabel are framed as hawkish voices, stressing the need to prevent persistent price pressures.

Brazil central bank prepares crypto monitoring system after $180M cyberattack

Brazil’s central bank has developed a real-time crypto threat alert system with Hypernative that will connect banks and domestic exchanges after attackers moved part of an estimated $180 million theft into cryptocurrency. Valor Econômico reported that the Central Bank of…

Ethereum price forms ascending triangle below $2,533

Ethereum price held near $2,500 on Aug. 28 as buyers defended the gains from its mid-August breakout, but an overbought daily reading and a dense band of leveraged positions around $2,550 left ETH facing a key resistance test.

US Dollar: Jackson Hole scenarios shape FX risk – MUFG

MUFG’s Derek Halpenny and Abdul-Ahad Lockhart argue that Jackson Hole only becomes a significant FX event for the Dollar when the Federal Reserve Chair delivers a clear policy surprise or commits to future action.

Bitcoin bear market ‘over’ as price metric copies 2023 recovery: CryptoQuant CEO

Bitcoin profitability data produced a bear-market reversal signal that was also present at the start of 2023.

Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP

The group infected more than 1,000 organizations in a relentless supply-chain attack campaign.

Canadian Dollar awaits fresh catalyst with Warsh, GDP data in focus

USD/CAD trades around 1.3845 on Friday, edging 0.07% lower on the day, as investors refrain from taking large positions ahead of the highly anticipated speech by Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Circle's USDC takes over Chelsea's jersey in Premier League first sponsorship deal

Financials were not disclosed, though reports from earlier this year suggested Chelsea was targeting 65 million pounds a year ($88.3 million) for the sponsorship berth.

Brazilian Real: Election polls and carry underpin BRL – ING

ING’s Chris Turner notes a supportive backdrop for carry trades and says the Brazilian Real (BRL) is also benefiting from polling that narrows President Lula’s lead over Flavio Bolsonaro to one point.

Bullish backs USD. AI with $100 million in financing to drive GPU-backed loans

Cryptocurrency platform Bullish is extending a $100 million debt facility to USD. AI to finance GPU-backed loans for artificial intelligence infrastructure.

240 Crypto Millionaires Booked Over Half of Britain's Taxable Crypto Gains

HMRC's first breakdown shows 17,600 people declared £1.38 billion, most of them under 55 and 87% of them men.

Bigmouth strums again: was Andy Burnham’s Smiths jam in Kyiv the perfect soundtrack to a Britain in freefall?

The UK prime minister clearly still adores the band. Perhaps he’s attracted to songs about sham justice and murderous meat factories, shot through with nihilism and exquisite despair As an origin story, Andy Burnham: Smiths Fan has a lot going for it.

Add to playlist: the spectral, fathoms-deep folksong of June McDoom and the week’s best new tracks

Rich harmonies mix with synth, harp and aquatic grace on the intriguing first single from the New York songwriter’s debut album From New York, USA Recommended if you like Jessica Pratt, Minnie Riperton, Cocteau Twins Up next Debut LP Follow the Light released via Jagjaguwar on 16 October In Robert Silverberg’s 1973 sci-fi…

The chefs turning down the heat by switching from gas to electric

As well as being quieter, cheaper to run and easier to clean, induction cookers can cut kitchen temperatures by up to 10C Leaping flames, searing heat, copious sweat and scorchingly inventive swearing – restaurant kitchens are never a place for the faint-hearted, but this summer they have been sweltering in successive…

Rocket Report: Europe splashes some cash on launch startups; Pallas-1 nears debut

"From here on, Starlink missions out of Florida will fly on Starship."

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

Rate hikes by year-end RBNZ: 55 bps (99% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) ECB: 41 bps (98% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) BoJ: 37 bps (67% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) RBA: 27 bps (51% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) BoE: 26 bps (84% probability of no change at the next…

So long to shorts? In Silicon Valley, tech workers are showing less leg

Men in the tech industry are covering up their legs, even as their counterparts in finance are increasingly open to showing them off.

UK crypto gains hit £1.38B as 240 investors report over £1M each

HM Revenue and Customs has recorded 240 UK taxpayers with more than £1 million ($1.36 million) each in crypto capital gains during the 2024-25 tax year, as the agency prepares to receive more investor data from exchanges under international reporting…

“State terrorism”: Iran condemns new US economic measures

Iran strongly condemned the latest economic measures imposed by the United States (US) on Friday, describing Washington's sanctions policy as “state terrorism”, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry cited by Reuters.

'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown

A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.

Australian Dollar tests three-month highs above 0.7200 with all eyes on Fed’s Warsh

The Australian Dollar (AUD) ticks higher for the fourth consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD) as investors brace for the Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Kevin Warsh’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium, due later on Friday.

Bitcoin hits highest level in 3 months before pulling back as altcoins consolidate

BTC briefly touched $81,455 overnight, its highest since May 15 as Nasdaq futures slipped and gold extended gains heading into the weekend.

Colman's Mustard put up for sale ahead of merger

The sale comes before a proposed merger between parent company Unilever and McCormick.

Barton… Jack Barton: Could this unknown British actor be the next James Bond?

Relative unknown Jack Barton is reportedly emerging as the surprise frontrunner to become the next James Bond, ahead of further screen tests expected in September.

Circle gives legacy USDC apps 95 days before old cross-chain transfer routes stop working

Burn limits start falling Oct. 31 before contracts pause Dec.

OpenSea brings live onchain market data to Perplexity Computer

OpenSea has integrated its cross-chain market data with Perplexity Computer, allowing the AI agent to answer questions about token and NFT trading activity using live data covering more than 25 blockchains. In an announcement shared with crypto.news on Aug.

Visa doubles down on South Korea with Upbit operator Dunamu on stablecoin payments

Following a deal with Shinhan Financial, the global payments giant is widening its footprint in Asia’s major crypto hub through South Korea's largest exchange.

California lawmakers pass bill targeting meme coins issued by public officials

California lawmakers have passed AB 2409, which would prohibit state and local public officials from issuing meme coins and restrict digital asset platforms from offering certain official-linked tokens to California residents beginning in 2027. The California Legislature’s latest text for…

STX crypto review 2026: Tokenomics, BTC yield and staking demand

Stacks’ growing role in Bitcoin DeFi could strengthen demand for STX, positioning the token as a high-potential Bitcoin investment. The strongest crypto investment cases usually begin with a simple question: what creates demand for the token beyond speculation?

Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Retaliated Against Anthropic Over AI Red Lines

Rita Lin vacated the supply chain designation and issued a permanent injunction, refusing the government even a seven-day stay.

Jumping beans: UK shoppers turn to legumes to save cash and improve diet

Sales of beans, lentils and soya bean derivatives on rise while Britons buy less real and fake meat British shoppers are munching more beans, lentils, tofu and tempeh – while cutting back on real and plant-based fake meat – to save money and improve their diet. The amount of beans, pulses and soya bean derivatives sold in the…

"Anything else would likely put the Japanese Yen under significant pressure": Commerzbank on why BoJ should hike rates

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is holding within a narrow trading range against the US Dollar (USD) at around 159.35, but pressures are rising following an acceleration in Tokyo inflation data.

Canadian Dollar: Trade war clouds Q2 GDP rebound – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes USD/CAD is trading just above its 200‑day moving average near 1.3840 as Canada’s Q2 GDP is expected to rebound strongly, with real GDP seen rising 3.4% SAAR versus a slight Q1 contraction.

Healey’s budget to duck setting a date for 3% defence spending target

Roadmap for increasing department’s share of GDP will be deferred until next year’s review The chancellor will delay setting out when the UK will meet the target of allocating 3% of GDP on defence until next year’s spending review, the Treasury has confirmed. John Healey resigned as defence secretary in June under Keir…

Japanese Yen: Weak currency and cheap burgers – Nordea

Nordea’s Helge J. Pedersen argues that the Japanese Yen appears significantly undervalued versus the Dollar on both OECD purchasing power parity estimates and The Economist’s Big Mac Index.

Dolly Parton offered to undergo experimental cancer treatment to help others, sister reveals

Even as she faced the end of her life, Dolly Parton’s sister has revealed the country music icon was still considering how she could help out others.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hits fresh two-month highs with all eyes on Jackson Hole

Silver (XAG/USD) heads north for the second consecutive day on Friday, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Kevin Warsh’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium, due later on the day.

Australian Dollar: Bulls challenge 0.7200 against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight AUD/USD’s third consecutive daily gain, with the pair stalling just under the 0.7200 resistance.

Solana traders on OnlyFans just saved a 64-year marmot wildlife study after federal funding stopped

Every summer in Gothic, Colorado, a yellow-bellied marmot walks into a wire trap baited with oats and peanut butter. A scientist weighs it, takes samples, checks its ear tags, paints a temporary identification mark on its back, and releases it back into the mountain meadow.

DeFi Development buys 19,000 SOL, treasury hits 2.33M

DeFi Development bought about 19,000 SOL at $98.14, expanding its treasury to 2.33 million SOL and equivalents for staking.

Breaking: Nonfarm Payrolls benchmark revision to lower US employment by 79,000 through March 2026

According to the preliminary estimate of the Current Employment Statistics (CES) national benchmark revision, Nonfarm employment for March 2026 was -79,000 (-0.1%), the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday.

As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space

Launched by Belgian startup Any, LUV1 is a modular electric motorcycle with 120 liters of cargo space that can be used to carry bags, work equipment, or even pets.

Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Friday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $70.41 per troy ounce, up 1.68% from the $69.25 it cost on Thursday.

'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users

As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.

British Pound: Energy-driven inflation risks support GBP against US Dollar – MUFG

MUFG highlights that rising European natural gas prices are reviving inflation risks, which could push the Bank of England toward another rate hike and underpin the Pound.

ENA token rises 10% as Ethena puts revenue-funded token buybacks to vote

The Ethena Foundation proposed buying the token supply held by major early investors and revealed a fee switch to turn 95% of net protocol revenue into ENA buybacks.

CoinGecko: Crypto hacks cost $3.63B in 19 months

Crypto platforms lost $3.63 billion across 245 security incidents as most attacks targeted risks outside routine smart-contract audits.

BitGo buys NYDIG trading arm to deepen institutional crypto push

BitGo completed its acquisition of NYDIG’s institutional trading business, adding about 30 employees and expanding its derivatives and financing capabilities.

Euro: Options show benefits from US policy doubts – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister reviews EUR/USD options, noting that risk reversals turned positive again after comments by the US Treasury Secretary.

Kraken users briefly locked out after a flood of sanctioned crypto transactions

The activity, appearing to spread sanctioned funds to trigger account restrictions, occurred between Aug. 17 and Aug.

US Dollar: Warsh speech keeps ranges contained – ING

ING’s Chris Turner notes a quiet, risk-positive week for global markets, with low volatility and mixed G10 FX, as the Dollar debasement theme fails to extend.

Live updates: Bitcoin slides below $78,000 as markets digest Warsh's hawkish remarks

"We have work to do," on prices, said Warsh in his highly anticipated keynote address at the Kansas City Fed's annual symposium.

IREN shares fall 8% as costly AI transition weighs on earnings

Weakening profitability overshadowed a major milestone in IREN’s transformation into an AI cloud provider.

4 ways to cope with constant thoughts about your body image

Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with uncomfortable thoughts about your body, ground yourself with these techniques.

Dolly Parton brought divided Americans together. What can we learn from her? | Margaret Sullivan

The singer had a serendipitous mixture of humor, humility and humanity. We could all stand to channel it a bit more The moment that the world found out that Dolly Parton had died , I was in a hair salon in the reddest congressional district in New York state.

Help! I have disappeared down a rabbithole of horrible mobile gaming adverts | Dominik Diamond

Led by the nose from game to terrible game by increasingly disturbing and terrible adverts, I feel like I’m in the cinema scene from A Clockwork Orange We’re all escaping something when we play video games. Mostly it’s the drabness of real life, where we don’t get to command kingdoms using armies of dragons, win Champions…

How Katseye became the world’s biggest girl group – while falling apart

Their raucous pop music has made Katseye the biggest girl band in two decades. Can they weather toxic fandom, critical pans and a dwindling member count?

Eurozone economic sentiment sees recovery extend in August

August final consumer confidence -15.5 vs -15.5 prelim Prior -15.9 August economic confidence 98.4 vs 97.5 expected Prior 96.9; revised to 97.1 August industrial confidence -5.3 vs -5.2 expected Prior -6.1 August services confidence 5.8 vs 4.9 expected Prior 4.7; revised to 5.1 The recovery continues for euro area economic…

This house trumpets its history in the face of gentrification. Now it's a landmark

A house in San Francisco covered in the painted faces of Latin rock artists was formally landmarked by the city. Its neighborhood has seen skyrocketing home prices and decades of redevelopment.

'Pluribus' star Rhea Seehorn says no thanks to a world dictated by groupthink

Seehorn is up for an Emmy for her role in the Apple TV series, in which she plays a woman who suddenly finds herself surrounded by people who are inexplicably happy. Originally broadcast Dec.

Fresh Air remembers Tim Curry, star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

Best known for playing the cross-dressing scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the '75 cult classic, Curry also appeared in numerous other TV shows and films.

Businesses are getting tariff refunds. Why aren't consumers getting their cut?

A slew of American companies are getting billions of dollars back in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling. Many consumers, though, may never get anything back.

U. S. says pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant. Energy experts disagree

Treasure Secretary Scott Bessent said oil pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant in two years. Energy experts say that is unlikely to happen.

Oil: Hormuz stalemate sustains inflation risks - Rabobank

Rabobank Senior Macro Strategist Bas van Geffen says the US-Iran stalemate and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz are keeping oil-driven inflation risks elevated.

Mike D thought making music was behind him. Then came 'Thank You'

His first solo album finds the Beastie Boys rapper making music with his sons and embracing the unpredictability of collaboration.

Swiss Franc consolidates recent losses with the focus turning to Fed’s Warsh

The Swiss Franc (CHF) trades marginally lower against a somewhat firmer US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with market volatility subdued as investors await the speech of the Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman, Kevin Warsh, at the Jackson Hole Symposium, due later on the day.

New Zealand Dollar: Bearish stance maintained on rate hike pricing – TD Securities

TD Securities’ FX strategist Howard Du maintains a bearish New Zealand Dollar (NZD) bias, noting that Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) tightening is largely priced and NZD positioning has normalized.

Bitwise crypto ETFs attract $100M in one day, led by Solana

Bitwise reported about $100 million of daily U. S.

Capital B raises €21M to expand Bitcoin treasury

Capital B raised €21 million from institutional investors and says the placement could fund 270 Bitcoin, lifting holdings toward 3,415 BTC.

OneKey reproduces transaction replacement attack on outdated Ledger Ethereum app

OneKey said it reproduced an exploit against an older version of the Ledger app in its lab environment, which Ledger fixed in its Ethereum app 1.22.2, with no user funds lost.

Crypto startups have 54 days left to shape the SEC’s proposed $75 million fundraising cap

The visible docket labels identify no major exchange, asset manager, large token issuer or established investor group.

CCC exploit drains $117K after attacker targets BSC liquidity pool

CCC token on BSC has suffered an exploit that caused an estimated $117,000 loss after an attacker manipulated the token contract’s sell() function and burned tokens held in its liquidity pool. According to blockchain security firm TenArmorAlert, its monitoring system…

Ripple seeks withdrawal of XRPL bridge amendment

Ripple recommends withdrawing the XRP Ledger’s XLS-38 bridge amendment, citing Axelar adoption, weak developer demand and maintenance costs.

German unemployment rises a little less than expected in August

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Bitcoin price tests $82K resistance as Brandt stays long

Peter Brandt remains long Bitcoin after buying its technical breakout, although BTC has repeatedly struggled to move decisively above $82,000.

Visa works with Upbit parent on stablecoin payments, AI commerce

Visa and Dunamu will explore stablecoin payments and remittances, with Open Standard’s proposed OUSD among several projects under review.

Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans

In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.

Bank of Russia blacklists 2,600 crypto wallets linked to suspected scams

The Bank of Russia has added 2,600 crypto wallets linked to suspected illegal financial activity to a system used by banks and law enforcement after more than 1 billion rubles flowed into the addresses during the first half of 2026.…

Klara Lewis: Opening review – enigmatic, ecstatic sound sculptures from a Swedish slowburn master

(Editions Mego) Lewis mines beauty and intimacy from her minimalist blend of samples and rich instrumentation, sounding as profound whether they last 11 minutes or 38 seconds The first thing you hear on Opening, the new record from Swedish musician Klara Lewis, is a grainy fog of ambient noise: the sound of waves, a roadside…

Peter Cullen, the iconic voice of Optimus Prime, Eeyore and Predator, dies aged 85

Peter Cullen, whose voice defined 80s pop culture and beyond, died surrounded by his family.

Nicola Coughlan and Matt Lucas among stars backing campaign against AI voice cloning

About 80 people sign open letter to Andy Burnham calling for legislation to protect voice ownership Nicola Coughlan, Hugh Bonneville and Matt Lucas are among a group of actors backing a campaign against artificial intelligence voice cloning. Save Our Voices Now, which is also being supported by Luke Evans, Jen Brister, Siobhán…

SEC opens door to public token sales, but ICO demand has moved on: Bloomberg

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The Whisper Man review – Robert De Niro sleepwalks through silly Netflix potboiler

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‘It’s the story of what happens when the music stops’: bringing tormented jazz legend Bill Evans to life

Having directed documentaries about David Bowie, Radiohead and Joy Division, Grant Gee takes on a biopic of the turbulent and tragic American pianist In 1997, Grant Gee directed the video for Radiohead’s single No Surprises , a four-minute film that featured Thom Yorke miming the song inside a water-filled diver’s helmet…

How Britain’s railways are struggling in the heat – and can they be fixed?

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Spain August preliminary CPI +4.3% vs +4.2% y/y expected

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Tokenized deposits could cut U. S. bank lending capacity by $580 billion: report

Tokenized deposits have raised concerns that faster movement of bank money could reduce U. S.

Bitcoin-gold correlation tops 50% as debt fears return, Grayscale says

Bitcoin’s 90-day correlation with gold has topped 50% as its Nasdaq link weakens, according to Grayscale’s debasement trade research.

France Q2 final GDP +0.0% vs +0.2% q/q prelim

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France August preliminary CPI +2.4% vs +2.4% y/y expected

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The Sandbox to reimburse SAND holders after 14.7M token bridge exploit

The Sandbox has pledged to reimburse eligible SAND holders 1:1 after an Aug. 21 bridge exploit drained about 14.7 million tokens worth roughly $700,000 from an Ethereum vault.

What are the main events for today?

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Donnacha Dennehy: Limina album review – joyously unfettered music is a thrill in motion

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Here’s why Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech is a major event for bitcoin and gold

Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech could shape expectations for Fed support of Treasury buybacks, with implications for bitcoin, gold and long-term yields.

Solana’s faster disinflation plan leads vote as $800K burn proposal trails

All three proposals have cleared quorum, but a plan to slow new SOL creation is only narrowly passing while a separate vote to sharply increase token burns remains below the two-thirds support needed.

MANTRA Chain is back online, but silent code changes spark developer concerns

Mainnet is running on v8.4.0, while wallet addresses, transaction hashes, amounts and the attack path remain undisclosed.

Virtu completes sovereign bond repo in 10 minutes

Virtu, M1X and Tradeweb completed an onchain repo using Marshall Islands bond USDM1, settling the full cycle within 10 minutes.

Sheikh Tahnoon reportedly controls 49% stake in World Liberty bank holding firm

World Liberty Financial’s proposed US trust bank has drawn a major Abu Dhabi backer, with Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan and co-investors reportedly controlling 49% of the holding company behind the federally chartered venture. The Wall Street Journal reported…

The Secret Woman review – Claes Bang is dastardly gaslighter in Danish amnesia thriller

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How the Iran war unfolded: every attack and oil price change – visualised

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German import prices climb in July as impact from Middle East conflict continues to reverberate

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OCC overhauls bank supervision and enforcement rules

The OCC revised bank supervision manuals and proposed dividing legal breaches into substantive and technical violations under a risk-based model.

Selena Gomez pushes back against 'frivolous' fraud claims

Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.

Overlooked masterpieces: What are the most underrated albums of all time?

Euronews Culture champions the albums which are too often overlooked and deserve far more love than they get.

The Sandbox pledges 1:1 repayment after $700K bridge exploit

Eligible holders on Base and BNB Chain will receive Ethereum-based SAND from the project’s treasury, with claims expected to open within two weeks.

Ship traffic along Strait of Hormuz remains heavily suppressed

That figure is down from 17 vessels on Wednesday and falls below the 10-day average of around 15 vessels. According to initial data from Kpler, the seven vessels that transited were two medium-range ​tankers, one very large gas carrier (VLGC), one Ultramax ​vessel, one intermediate tanker, and two chemical tankers.

What do you spend too much on?

Central London shoppers reveal what they love to splash out on - and share their tips for not overspending.

Galaxy adds 24/7 emergency services at Helios

Galaxy partnered with Total Safety to provide continuous fire, rescue and medical coverage at its expanding Helios data center in Texas.

I used to live in a quiet area - now a data centre overlooks my garden

With the number of UK data centres set to rise, some communities are concerned about their impact.

Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville among actors calling for law on AI voice cloning

The performers are asking the government to give every person in the UK a legal right to own their voice.

Dunamu, Visa explore stablecoin payments and AI

Dunamu and Visa will explore stablecoin payments, global remittances, OUSD business models and AI-driven commerce under a new partnership.

Bitcoin is trading at a premium on Coinbase after a long time. Here's what it means

The indictor has flipped positive for the first time since May as BTC looks to establish a foothold above $80,000.

Marty Gleeson: Dog Ear review – hangdog standup with an unexpected request for Santa

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Even one of her own bugs takes the mic as the wild card comedian delivers these disconnected bits There’s an excellent joke about art school in Marty Gleeson’s show, but even without it, we might guess that the Irish comic comes from an art school background. In Dog Ear, convention is for the…

Dear culture-war motorists, look to the future. We'll all be driving at 20mph soon | Christian Wolmar

There are howls of protest from the right about plans for Birmingham to be a 20mph city. But it will be a good thing, and others will follow If it can happen in Birmingham, it can happen anywhere.

(BOJ Review) Expanding and Revising the Application of Hedonic Quality Adjustment in the Corporate Goods Price Index

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “(BOJ Review) Expanding and Revising the Application of Hedonic Quality Adjustment in the Corporate Goods Price Index”.

Evernorth sets Sept. 30 vote for XRP treasury merger

Evernorth’s S-4 is effective, clearing Armada shareholders to vote Sept. 30 on its proposed XRP treasury merger and Nasdaq listing.

Bitcoin under $80,000, solana leads majors higher before Warsh's Jackson Hole debut

Every major but HYPE gained over 24 hours, capping a week that added 9% to bitcoin and 20% to solana.

Ethereum’s plan to triple network speed could silently break millions of existing smart contracts

Most replay failures need higher limits, while a smaller counterfactual cohort may require code changes or migration.

SEC sues 38 entities over fake adviser filings

The SEC sued 38 entities accused of using false adviser filings, nonexistent auditors and fake certificates to appear legitimate to investors.

BitGo acquires NYDIG institutional trading business

BitGo acquired NYDIG’s institutional trading business, adding 30 employees and capabilities across derivatives, financing and execution.

An XRP treasury company backed by Ripple is a shareholder vote away from Nasdaq

The SEC cleared the paperwork for Evernorth's merger with a shell company, setting up a Sept. 30 vote and a listing under the ticker XRPN.

No special carve-out for states using fossil fuel to power datacentres, Chris Bowen insists, despite new conditions

Energy minister says states can apply to use coal and gas supply to power datacentres but must prove it is cheaper than renewables Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Chris Bowen insists federal Labor’s new national laws on datacentre power supply…

Abu Dhabi royal backs 49% stake in Trump-linked crypto bank venture: WSJ

Sheikh Tahnoon’s group reportedly backs a 49% stake in the holding company behind World Liberty’s conditionally approved US trust bank.

Ledger rejects hack claim after OneKey recreates bug

Ledger rejected OneKey’s hack claim after researchers reproduced a patched flaw that could display one transaction while signing another.

From maligned second city to Insta magnet: Marseille is France’s new capital of overtourism | Mary Fitzgerald

This summer has been a tipping point. But it’s not too late to save what makes this place unique When I first started visiting Marseille more than 20 years ago, few could have predicted that France’s then beleaguered second city would become one of the most popular destinations in the most-visited country in the world .

The 50 best TV shows to watch this autumn

Nigella on Bake Off! Attenborough in Blue Planet III!

‘I’m an ever-changing vessel’: Erykah Badu on defying definition, life as a birth and death doula and her first album in 11 years

Why do the Texan innovator’s records take so long to make? ‘It’s important to gather the data,’ she says: the death, dating and dopamine behind her exquisite comeback alongside the Alchemist Erykah Badu needs the lights down low .

‘You notice the quiet’: Lorde and Little Simz to star at festival run on green power

A zero-emission compact hydrogen power plant will drive the two stages at Clifton Down in Bristol When Lorde, Little Simz and Wet Leg stride on to stages in Bristol this weekend, they will not only be entertaining tens of thousands of festivalgoers but taking part in what is being billed as a world-first clean power project.…

What could Meta’s US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm?

Other governments could seek similar concessions, while separate legal action is pending in places ranging from Kenya to the Netherlands In October 2021, Abrham Meareg’s father, a professor of chemistry in Ethiopia’s northern town of Bahir Dar, was shot at close range and died outside his family home. This was in the middle of…

Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules

The AI startup has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military.

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Quiet session awaiting Warsh

90% of economists expect RBNZ hike on September 2, poll shows Yen weakness back in focus as Katayama, Ueda head to G20 meeting Jackson Hole preview: Fed Chair Warsh likely to skip September and December rate signals China's planner accelerates infrastructure and private investment push Preview: Inflation and growth strength…

Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic was unlawful, US judge rules

Anthropic ​argued designation as ‘supply-chain risk’ could cost billions ‌in lost business ‌and reputational harm A US judge ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration broke the law when it designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk earlier this year, finding that the government had unlawfully targeted the AI firm for…

Ethereum and Solana are hosting trillions in dollar volume, yet their native tokens risk losing direct consumer demand

Paymasters and sponsors can keep native tokens out of sight, but Ethereum and Solana still require fees funded in ETH or SOL.

Dolly Parton’s sister reveals singer offered to test experimental cancer drugs before she died

‘My sister was always thinking of others,’ Parton’s younger sister Stella wrote in a Facebook tribute Dolly Parton’s younger sister Stella Parton has shared a moving tribute to the late country music singer on Thursday, revealing that Dolly offered to receive experimental cancer drugs “in the hope of helping others in the…

China's planner accelerates infrastructure and private investment push

The infrastructure push signals a more coordinated push to translate policy support into actual project starts, with the focus on compute, power grid and telecom integration pointing to continued state backing for AI and digital infrastructure buildout. Combined with steady service trade momentum, particularly in digital and…

AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10

A boutique StrictlyVC evening returns to New York's West Village on September 10 with Keith Rabois, Craig Shapiro, Jason Levien, Tristan Walker, Brynn Putnam, and Deven Parekh — covering AI, sports investing, community-building, venture economics, and politics, with cocktails, food, and networking throughout the night.

US to press G20 on growth, imbalances and Iran sanctions at Asheville talks

The framing of continued dollar-system access as contingent on Iran sanctions compliance raises the stakes for any G20 member with residual Iranian trade ties, adding a fresh layer of geopolitical risk premium to energy and shipping markets tied to Iran. The administration's emphasis on trade imbalances and excess capacity…

HashKey Cloud backs Stacks’ Genesis Bond to prove institutional appetite for native Bitcoin yield

The Genesis Bond avoids BTC lending and custody transfers while adding a 5% STX lock, managed parameters and variable payouts.

Tokyo inflation data strengthens case for September BOJ hike

The stronger than expected reading reinforces the case for a BOJ rate hike as soon as its September 17-18 meeting, with the core-core gauge the central bank watches most closely now sitting just 2 basis points shy of an even rounder milestone above target. Coming alongside a sharp acceleration in wholesale inflation to 7.2% in…

UK business confidence rises to five-month high, Lloyds survey shows

The improvement adds to a broader run of data pointing to a firming UK growth backdrop, with businesses citing stronger customer demand and greater confidence in their own trading outlook as key drivers. The notable fall in pricing intentions, now at their lowest since 2022, is the detail most likely to draw attention from rate…

KuCoin can block your crypto transactions even if you never sent it to these 17 sanctioned platforms

A listed intermediary can trigger review, rejection, wallet restrictions, and possible suspension or termination.

Japan August 2026 Tokyo headline CPI 1.9% (expected 1.9%, prior 2%)

Japan Tokyo CPI August 2026, y/y: Headline CPI 1.9% expected 1.9%, prior 2% Core CPI (excludes fresh food) 1.8% expected 1.7%, prior 1.9% CPI Ex Food and Energy (core-core and the closest to US core CPI measure) 2.0% expected %, prior 2% --- Japan July Unemployment Rate 2.4% expected 2.5%, prior 2.5% Jobs/applicatints ratio…

Anthropic and OpenAI are joining the AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the AI Stage is back to dig into the single hottest topic in the community for the past few years, presented by Google for Startups.

Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing

A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error

Hundreds of former UK service personnel have had their pensions cut after being overpaid.

I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction

Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.

Bitcoin Completes First Experimental Quantum-Safe Transaction, Starkware Says

The transaction used Bitcoin’s existing rules to protect funds from a future quantum attack without requiring a network upgrade.

Bitcoin now has a quantum computing escape route, but 7 million BTC may still be exposed

A mainnet QSB transaction passed consensus, yet nonstandard relay, high computation costs and exposed keys limit the escape route.

Anthropic's new hardware standard lets AI agents control the physical world

Standardized driver interface aims to let devices talk to AI and each other.

Google’s Android 17 Turns On New Privacy Feature—But Your Browsing Isn’t Fully Hidden

Google's new privacy standard scrambles the one field of a web request that still travels in the clear: the name of the site being opened.

Genius Group plans $827M Bitcoin, $800M AI treasuries

Genius Group has proposed raising capital through perpetual preferred securities to build an $827 million Bitcoin treasury and an $800 million AI portfolio within a $2 billion total-asset target for fiscal 2031. Genius Group turns to preferred capital Genius Group…

Bitcoin Privacy Wallet Sparrow Issues Update After AI Flags Fixes

Developer Craig Raw said an AI-assisted review produced most of the fixes in version 2.5.4, though none appeared likely to put users’ funds at risk.

Burnham announces crackdown on rogue bailiffs and ‘cowboy builders’

New rules are aimed at protecting people in debt in England and Wales and stopping homeowners being ripped off A clampdown on “rogue bailiffs” has been launched by Andy Burnham amid concerns that vulnerable people are being overcharged and face aggressive behaviour. In the latest in a series of “everyday fixes” to ease the cost…

SEC: 38 Entities Feigned Legitimacy as U. S. Advisers Through False Filings to Lure Retail Investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged 38 entities alleging that they made material misrepresentations in Forms ADV filed with the Commission between 2025 and 2026 to falsely portray themselves as legitimate advisory firms to U. S.

Aave V4 deposits hit record $806M after 30% weekly rise

Aave V4 deposits have reached a record $806 million after climbing 30% over seven days, while active loans have increased to $206 million. Aave V4 deposits accelerate past $800 million Aave’s on-chain dashboard shows that V4 deposits reached $806 million…

The next currency crisis may be harder to contain because of stablecoins, New York Fed report shows

A 4.5 million-observation event study finds crisis-week inflows among ENS-tagged wallets, while its model shows how adoption can strain capital controls.

A Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who shot an iconic Vietnam War-era photo has died

Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Slava "Sal" Veder died on Saturday, Aug. 22, just 8 days shy of his 100th birthday.

Mirae Asset targets $109B digital asset business

Mirae Asset has set a 150 trillion won or about $109 billion target for a digital asset business spanning cryptocurrency, stablecoins, real-world assets and tokenized securities. Digital X will anchor Mirae Asset’s $109B plan The Korea Times reported the target…

Red Flag? OpenAI's Agentic ChatGPT Work Signs Into Your Accounts Without You

OpenAI says the model never sees your password—but a signed-in session can persist across tasks, and you can step away while it works.

Elon Musk’s xAI used child porn to train Grok models, lawsuit says

xAI accused of training Grok on real and AI-generated child pornography.

Trump crypto ventures left investors $4.7B underwater: report

US President Donald Trump’s family-linked crypto ventures have left investors at least an estimated $4.7 billion underwater while generating about $1.4 billion for the president in 2025, according to Public Citizen. Trump crypto losses reached an estimated $4.7 billion Public…

Virtu, Tradeweb complete onchain repo using Marshall Islands digital bond

The transaction used the Marshall Islands-issued USDM1 bond as collateral and completed the full repo cycle on the Canton Network in under 10 minutes.

Democrats to investigate ‘miraculous’ rise of Trump Jr’s investment firm

Congressman Jamie Raskin asks president’s son to detail firm’s recent success after he joined 1789 Capital as partner Democrats on a powerful US congressional committee have launched an investigation into a venture capital firm which has thrived since recruiting Donald Trump’s son. Donald Trump Jr joined 1789 Capital as a…

Polish Olympic chief arrested in Zondacrypto probe

Radosław Piesiewicz, president of the Polish Olympic Committee, has been arrested and charged with two offenses as prosecutors investigate payments and financial ties connected to the collapsed crypto exchange Zondacrypto. Poland’s Justice Minister and Prosecutor General Waldemar Żurek confirmed the…

Economic and event calendar in Asia 28 August 2026 - Japan inflation data (Tokyo)

Tokyo area inflation the focus today. Meanwhile, expectations of a Bank of Japan September rate hike are firming up: BOJ's Himino signals more hikes, flags growing upside inflation risk BOJ policymaker Himino says won't comment on market expectations on rate hike Where July's Tokyo print landed Tokyo's July inflation data set…

Rivian’s CFO is leaving the company

Claire McDonough is stepping down on October 30 to pursue a new opportunity, the company said in a filing on Thursday.

Bluesky adds an ‘algorithmic opt-out’ feature for those who don’t want to go viral

Sometimes people just want to post to their followers, Bluesky says.

GOP heads to Supreme Court after losing case over TV election ad prices

GOP campaign committees want quick ruling before election ads ramp up next week.

It just got 25 times easier to move self-custody Bitcoin directly onto Wall Street, and $5 billion already has

BlackRock cut the minimum for converting privately held Bitcoin into IBIT shares from $25 million to $1 million, while Bitwise lowered its floor from $100 million to $3 million. While this might sound like a niche development for a small number of institutional users, it signals that custody is no longer just a slogan for […]

investing Live Americas market news wrap: Nvidia boosts tech stocks

Fed's Collins: Absent new tariff and oil shocks, there is reason to believe inflation will ease Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America Fed's Hammack: Next year inflation might ease to around 2.5% at best U. S.

Buried in Meta’s $18B settlement is a legal pass on kids’ data

Meta’s settlement with 29 states allows it to retain certain data from children under 13 to train and test age-detection models, highlighting a privacy trade-off built into the deal.

Grand Theft Auto VI’s long-overdue gameplay reveal – as it happened

Under some strange circumstances, Rockstar broadcast the first (official) gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto VI, the most-anticipated game of the year. Here’s everything you need to know.

Actress Annie Potts says meeting longtime friend Tim Curry was 'love at first sight'

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with actress Annie Potts about being a longtime close friend and neighbor of actor Tim Curry, who died this week at 80 years old.

After an unexpected loss, a young woman received support from a stranger

While living abroad, Kate Rogan received news that her mom had passed away. Traveling home was difficult, but a kind stranger took charge and ensured she got back to her family in time for the funeral.

Report: Nvidia to acquire AI model repository Hugging Face for $13 billion

Nvidia is nabbing critical infrastructure for open models as interest grows.

YouTube now lets creators tag Amazon products and earn commissions from purchases

The update turns product recommendations into a more direct revenue stream for creators, and for Amazon, the move puts its massive online marketplace inside one of the most popular video platforms.

Barret Zoph, the Thinking Machines co-founder ousted before joining OpenAI, is now at Google

Zoph, who co-founded Thinking Machines Lab alongside Mira Murati and also served as the startup's CTO, led a brief stint at OpenAI and is now at Google.

$6.4 Billion in Bitcoin Options Expire Tomorrow—Here's What It Means

Deribit's Friday settlement covers nearly a fifth of the exchange's Bitcoin open interest, and max pain sits well below where BTC is trading right now.

Time is running out for cyber security, warn top tech firms

The letter warns cyber-attacks which use AI will become more sophisticated in a matter of months.

Stellar’s $3B RWA market faces a $2M DeFi gap

Stellar’s tokenized real-world asset market has climbed from about $785 million in January to more than $3 billion in July, while only just over $2 million has entered Blend pools that accept RWAs. Stellar’s RWA market has crossed $3 billion…

Expert Intelligence: a new way for you to engage with trusted content

Expert Intelligence lets you add ebooks like those you’ve purchased from Google Play Books directly to a Gemini Notebook.

Trump cost investors $4.7B through crypto ‘schemes’: Public Citizen

While investors in World Liberty Financial‘s USD1 stablecoin “haven’t suffered major losses,” many lost billions of dollars in other Trump ventures, according to Public Citizen.

Bitcoin’s 22% rally now needs real demand to outlast Treasury liquidity boost

Bitcoin’s latest breakout may have started with a shift in U. S.

Freddie Meredith: Need a Light? review – one hilarious hour of cringe

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Watching a man labouring to strike up conversations in the smoking area of a nightclub proves not just funny but also touching and uplifting Ever pretended to use your phone to avoid the shame of being Norman No-Mates at a party? Freddie Meredith’s new show is a 60-minute channelling of that…

Mirae Asset lays out crypto, stablecoin, tokenization plans for Digital X

The South Korean financial group plans to build a $109 billion digital asset business spanning crypto, stablecoins and tokenized assets, according to The Korea Times.

AI industry says Trump plans to tax chips in the “single dumbest way imaginable”

Tech industry is perplexed by Trump’s plan to win AI race by taxing data centers.

Investors just moved $7 billion into Bitcoin and gold in five days to escape an accelerating dollar crisis

GLD and IBIT supplied about 70% of the five-session record as yields and the dollar eased, leaving the hedge thesis untested under pressure.

Ethena proposes 95% revenue allocation to ENA buybacks

Ethena has proposed directing 95% of net revenue from its branded businesses toward ENA buybacks once USDe supply reaches $7.5 billion, as the protocol also moves to end monthly investor unlocks and separate ecosystem economics from Ethena Labs equity. According…

Grayscale says Zcash can challenge Bitcoin’s network effects as privacy demand grows

ZEC has climbed roughly 19-fold in a year, yet Grayscale says its sub-1% share of Bitcoin’s market cap leaves room for further upside.

XRP faces a major imbalance as price stalls despite 72% ETF inflows; how its holders are earning $9,000 a day

EX DeFi offers XRP holders a cloud mining alternative as ETF inflows sustain institutional interest amid market volatility. Cumulative net inflows into XRP ETF have hit a record high of $1.566 billion; however, the price of XRP has not surged…

Connecticut's new lawsuit against Kalshi piles on to prediction market legal fight

The courtroom combat across state and federal courts is so far producing roughly split outcomes, suggesting a big job may be coming for the Supreme Court.

No, Ledger Wasn’t Hacked: Vulnerable Ethereum App Was Patched Before Exploit, Company Says

OneKey demonstrated how an outdated Ethereum app could sign a transaction different from the one shown on a Ledger device, but the wallet maker says the vulnerability had already been fixed.

ATF declares ‘major incident’ as ransomware gang claims hack

The ATF is the latest federal government agency in recent years to notify Congress of a "major incident" involving its cybersecurity.

Morgan Stanley leads Solana ETF $9 million inflows as SOL jumps rises above $100

Farside's six tracked products drew $3.6 million on Aug. 26 as only BSOL and VSOL reported positive net flow.

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and 100 other companies call for action to defend against rogue AI

Some of the world's largest tech companies and AI startups have come together to decry the current state of cybersecurity and to advertise a new solution that they say can ward off a new generation of cyber threats.

The Guardian view on energy costs: vulnerable households need help with their bills | Editorial

Soaring prices are plunging struggling families into debt. The government must support them in the short term as it invests in a clean energy future Fuelled by the consequences of Donald Trump’s disastrous war on Iran, household energy debt in Britain is continuing to soar, rising to a record £6bn by the end of June.

Bitcoin Eyes Major Resistance as Jackson Hole Kicks Off With Unusual Fed Agenda

BTC is holding above $80,000 into a Fed symposium that, for the first time in 40 years, is built around crypto's own turf—payments and financial infrastructure.

Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America

Trump says the order is effective immediately. Trump also just said that he's considering changing the name of the Atlantic or Pacific ocean.

Ethena surges as buyback vote, VC unlock overhaul boost token outlook

The changes aim to cut investor selling pressure and channel protocol revenue to ENA as Ethena looks to revive USDe growth.

The iconic T-38 jets flown by astronauts just got a spiffy new look

"Everyone wants to take that aircraft up now..."

Ex-Barclays boss denies having sex with woman dressed as Snow White after Epstein emails

Jes Staley made comments to US lawmakers investigating his links to the convicted sex offender The former Barclays boss Jes Staley has denied having sex with a woman dressed as Snow White, after being questioned about an infamous email exchange about Disney princesses with Jeffrey Epstein. The comments were detailed in newly…

Bitcoin eyes $81K as Nvidia earnings beat boosts risk assets

Bitcoin and crypto joined US stock markets in fresh gains after Nvidia Q2 earnings beat expectations by around $4 billion.

Why Nvidia’s Acquisition of Hugging Face Would Reshape Open-Source AI

The chipmaker's reported acquisition would concentrate the open-source AI pipeline inside one company, from silicon to distribution — with consequences for builders and users alike.

Google’s new Fitbit Air brings Pokémon Sleep to your wrist

Google teamed up with the Pokémon Company to introduce a special-edition Fitbit Air that works with the Pokémon Sleep app.

U. S. Treasury sells $44 billion of 7 year note that a high yield of 4.512%

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How we saved 100 terabytes of memory by optimizing 1.1.1.1’s DNS cache

Five Rust-level memory optimizations to the DNS cache layout of Big Pineapple cut per-entry memory by 56%, freeing approximately 100 TB of memory across Cloudflare's fleet.

The stakes are high as Kevin Warsh is set to give his first major speech as Fed Chair

The stakes are high as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh prepares to give a speech on Friday at the annual gathering of economists and central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Celebrating 250 years of America, from its history to its future

Google and YouTube are celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

Fashion startup Atorie raises $9.5M to bring consumers luxury goods without the markup

Shoppers can visit the Atorie website and buy handbags or clothes made from the same material — and coming from the same factory — that manufacturers use in high-end goods.

Hoomanely’s building a smart feeding bowl and an AI platform to help owners spot when their pup is sick

Hoomanely has developed a smart bowl to measure and record dogs' feeding data, then tells owners if behaviors change.

Bitcoin’s bottom signal is flashing, but six months of data shows a trap waiting for early buyers

VanEck recorded eight active signals on Aug. 12, while comparable clusters trailed Bitcoin’s baseline at 90 and 180 days.

We need new reservoirs – and it’s a job for the state, not private companies | Letters

David Griffiths says mayors could be empowered to build water infrastructure, while Kevin Whately suggests incorporating communal storage into new housing estates Pete Ford ( Letters, 20 August ) rightly reminds us that “The Victorians … built reservoirs, aqueducts and local water-storage infrastructure.” But who were these…

Government must prioritise heat pump installation to tackle climate chaos | Letter

Colin Hines says Andy Burnham’s focus should be on drastically cutting fossil fuel use in a way that reduces bills and generates secure jobs It is hardly surprising that many who were optimistic and supportive of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister, but who also prioritised tackling climate chaos, are becoming increasingly…

RFK Jr. goes full anti-vaccine bananas over two measles deaths—one was a newborn

Kennedy and his allies have a history of downplaying vaccine-preventable deaths.

GTA 6 leaker cashes out of his own memecoin hours before Rockstar's gameplay reveal

The token hit a $25 million market cap on the back of nine days of unreleased Grand Theft Auto VI footage. Its creator has now sold his stack — hours before Rockstar's first official gameplay reveal.

Bitcoin Could Overtake Gold in the Next Bull Run: Binance Founder CZ

Gold is worth around ten times more than BTC, Changpeng Zhao said, noting that countries face a years-long process to "shift into Bitcoin."

As London/European traders head for the exit the major indices in Europe close mostly lower

As London and European traders head for the exits, European shares are closing mostly lower, with selling seen across most of the major markets. France’s CAC led the declines with a fall of 1.68%, while Italian, Spanish and UK shares also finished under pressure.

Hackers steal data from millions of airport customers

About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed and a ransom was demanded.

3 new ways to plan and book travel in Search

Book hotels and track airfares, plus view miles and rewards with AI Mode in Google Search.

Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash lets you build with more control

Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash brings a new suite of creative controls and generative video capabilities to developers.

Partnering with Khan Academy on building AI tools for classrooms

Interactive visual aids and teacher-controlled practice materials — both built with Gemini — are launching for the new school year.

Google Flow brings new creative control features to enhance video editing.

At Google I/O, we launched Gemini Omni Flash in Google Flow, bringing new video editing capabilities to creatives. Today we’re rolling out updates via Gemini Omni 1.1 Fl…

Reach your audience in new ways with August’s Demand Gen Drop.

Drive high-quality leads and acquire customers with new messaging, travel, and creative features in YouTube’s August Demand Gen Drop.

Google’s AI Mode can now track flight prices, help book hotels, and more

The updates indicate that Google is looking to position AI Mode as an AI travel agent of sorts, as it's moving beyond simply helping users find information to actually handling parts of the trip-planning and booking process.

Why did 1,000 world citizens bury their underpants?

Study: Land use is the biggest factor in determining decomposition rates of organic cotton underpants.

One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review

Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).

Food allergies when flying are no joke. That's why nuts should be banned on planes | Lucy Pasha-Robinson

People with allergies must be able to travel without fear, and a compassionate society should respect that What are you most scared of? Perhaps snakes send a chill down your spine.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

This former PG&E engineer is building a ‘Google Maps for the underground’

The startup just raised a $26 million Series A to grow its customer base and help reduce red tape for utility and construction work.

Hugging Face is selling a cute $399 open source duck robot, Microduck

Clem Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face, said the Microduck is an “open-source robot you can teach new tricks with reinforcement learning.”

Three UK airports hit by cyber-attack with data of 8.7m customers accessed

Company that runs Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands hubs says passenger safety is unaffected Business live – latest updates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports have been hit by a cyber-attack in which hackers accessed the data of about 8.7 million customers. The incident involved data related to “car…

Panic passes Trump tariff refunds back to the Playdate customers who paid them

"It just felt like the right thing to do."

Hold up, there’s a new Twitter in town

Former Twitter trademark counsel Stephen Coates said in a LinkedIn post that the company is not trying to re-create Twitter.

Sprains, pain, and whiplash: Waymo and Zoox test drivers are getting hurt as robotaxis scale

Test drivers for Waymo and Zoox sustained more than two dozen injuries in 2024 and 2025 from hard braking or other sudden movements made by the autonomous vehicles, according to a TechCrunch review of data submitted to OSHA.

Australian police arrest two over TeamPCP hacks targeting Mercor, OpenAI, and others

The arrests come after a wave of cyberattacks earlier this year targeting tech companies that rely on high-profile and widely used open source software.

AI’s memory crunch is coming for Android apps

Google is setting new memory-use limits for Android apps as AI data centers contribute to hardware shortages that could leave lower-cost phones with less memory.

Jamie Carragher hit with HMRC bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax bill

High court proceedings issued against former player ‘Matter resolved imminently,’ says representative Jamie Carragher could face bankruptcy after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued a bankruptcy petition against him. Court records show HMRC issued the petition against the former Liverpool defender on Wednesday afternoon over…

Traders brought Central American cacao to Georgia 1,000 years ago

"We built this city on good cacao" does have a nice ring to it.

Here’s all the times AI has gone rogue and hacked other companies

A recap of all the incidents involving LLMs made by Anthropic, Meta, and OpenAI, which went rogue and attacked real companies and individuals on the internet.

Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark

First robot-assisted outlet opens in Liverpool to take on Shein and supermarkets in clothing, shoes and homewares Business live – latest updates The owner of Zara is taking on Primark, Shein and the supermarkets with the launch of its cut-price chain Lefties in Britain, backed by an army of robots. The Spanish fashion brand…

AI can detect heart disease in women using mammograms, study suggests

Experts say findings mean breast screenings for cancer could also flag cardiovascular problems in women Doctors have discovered a way to use routine mammograms that screen for breast cancer to spot heart disease, the world’s leading – and frequently underdiagnosed – cause of death in women. Researchers analysed the scans using…

Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed unowned code inside corporate networks

227 install commands were found in corporate docs pointing at code nobody owns.

How much of a problem is AI’s water use?

AI’s water footprint is growing, but location and cooling technology make a difference.

What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal

Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.

Delay to the November 2026 RTGS standards release

Bank of England statement

An $18bn settlement is a drop in the ocean for Meta – but the tide will still come for it | Chris Stokel-Walker

This week’s settlement without liability was pragmatic, but it doesn’t change the inevitability of further lawsuits around the world Not many people would count paying $18bn they didn’t expect to when they woke up that morning as a victory. Yet for Meta, the owners of Facebook and Instagram, the agreement with 52 US attorneys…

GeForce NOW Gives Gamers More Ways to Play at Gamescom 2026

NVIDIA’s Gamescom announcements are revealing what’s next for GeForce NOW, with new ways to play, more supported devices and platforms, and even more big PC games headed to the cloud. New NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 technology controls give members more ways to fine-tune gameplay, while expanded support for new Steam devices, GOG single…

Delivering Vera: NVIDIA’s First CPU Built for Agents Is Shipping Now

NVIDIA Vice President of Hyperscale and HPC Ian Buck hand-delivers Vera CPU systems across the AI ecosystem as Vera begins shipping at scale.

Our Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep is here

Level up your sleep routine with the Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep, which makes tracking your sleep more fun.

Plaud’s new earphones come with an eSIM-enabled case for talking to AI agents

Called Plaud One, these adopt the simple bare-bones style of Apple's AirPods, and can record calls, while their case can be used to record in-person conversations or take notes.

How OpenAI let a mob of LLM agents game a test and ransack Hugging Face

Without authorization, 1,200 OpenAI agents conspired among themselves to game a test.

US Wholesale inventories (advanced) for July 1.3% vs 0.2% estimate

Prior month wholesale inventories 0.3% Whole inventories advanced for July 1.3% versus 0.2% expected. Retail inventories advanced for July 0.7% versus -0.5% Looking at the wholesale Sales for the month: June wholesale sales totaled $794.1 billion.

US July advance trade balance -118.8B vs -100.5B expected

Prior was -101.5 billion This is a modest drag for GDP and the worst number in a year. This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.