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Rangers v Celtic: Scottish League Cup quarter-final – live

Match at Ibrox kicks off at 12pm (all times BST) Miovski hits late Rangers winner, Celtic extend streak 7 min: Celtic are looking just a touch sloppy here, with Rangers setting the rhythm as Penrice wins the ball in midfield. 5 min: A shocker at the back from Johnstone, clearing the ball straight to Kelsy, inside the area, who…

Manchester United v Chelsea: Women’s Super League – live

⚽️ WSL updates from 12pm BST at Leigh Sports Village ⚽️ Live scoreboard | Send your thoughts to Emillia via email The teams are out. Kick-off is just a few moments away!

Solheim Cup golf 2026: final day – Europe make flying start

⛳️ Solheim Cup updates from Bernardus Golf ⛳️ Live scoring | Ewan Murray’s day two report | Email Scott Charley Hull lets go of her club – a wet grip? – while sending her second at the par-five 2nd into a fairway bunker.

Spanish Grand Prix: Formula One – live

Lights out at 2pm (all times BST) Ecclestone questioned after shotgun found on private jet Share your thoughts with John via email Vinicius Junior, Bernardo Silva and Zinedine Zidane are all present, too. Jose Mourinho and Rafa Nadal are in the garages, VIP access being enjoyed.

Ripple targets $13T treasury market with RLUSD

Ripple sees corporate treasury clients handling $13 trillion annually as a potential source of payments and settlement demand for RLUSD.

‘He would have been the center of everything’: the art exhibition imagining if Emmett Till lived

Dedicated to the boy whose lynching partially ignited the US civil rights movement, the new exhibition celebrates Black creativity and invites audiences to reckon with racism in America Seventy-one years after the brutal murder of Emmett Till, the way that the US as a country honors his memory is still being contested. Markers…

Crypto's Clarity Act is a Schrödinger's cat in life-death limbo as U. S. Senate returns

The crypto industry eagerly awaits a September 15 vote, though it might not happen. Or maybe it will.

Are you smarter than a 15-year-old? Test your maths, science and reading with these PISA questions

This week, the OECD's PISA report has revealed a global decline in 15-year-old's maths and reading skills — but how much better can the grown-up's fare?

Solana founder questions motives behind AI slowdown

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has questioned the financial motives behind proposals to slow frontier AI development.

Crypto wallet creators now have just 24 hours to alert regulators when flaws are exploited

Qualifying commercial wallet hardware and software now face a rapid three-stage reporting process for serious security events.

Rhinos dominate 2026 Super League Dream Team

Leeds Rhinos have six selections in the 2026 Super League Dream Team - more than any other side.

Last Night of the Proms review – musical chaos ensues in near four-hour finale

Royal Albert Hall, London The evening features everything from a rendition of an inscrutable Samuel Barber concerto to a celebration of Dolly Parton, but the real star is tartan-clad tenor Nicky Spence In Richard Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos, a wealthy man commissions an evening’s entertainment: a lofty new opera and a comic…

Pinpoint finish! Walsh doubles Chelsea's lead against Man Utd

Keira Walsh scores Chelsea's second goal against Man United in the WSL.

Coventry vs Brighton team news LIVE!

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Nusken scores to breaks the deadlock against Man Utd

Chelsea's Sjoeke Nusken scores a well worked goal against Man United to give her side the lead.

Arch Manning leads Texas back from 20 points down in fourth quarter to shock No 1 Ohio State

Ohio State Buckeyes 23-24 Texas Longhorns Longhorns QB shows maturity in huge comeback Arch Manning delivered a moment, and it was a big one for Texas and himself. The Longhorns quarterback led No 4 Texas back from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat No 1 Ohio State 24-23 on Saturday night.

Spanish GP: Norris starts on pole from Antonelli for first race at Madring LIVE!

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Coinbase Wallet launches Pulse Mode for perps

Coinbase Wallet has introduced Pulse Mode for simplified mobile perpetual futures trading following the Base App rebrand.

AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC

It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.

England Test opener may not have to be specialist - Trescothick

England’s Test opener does not necessarily have to be a specialist at the top of the order, according to Marcus Trescothick.

Why is the Trump administration calling bike lanes ‘DEI’? | Dave Schilling

The government apparently has an issue with paths for cyclists. Take it from someone who can’t ride a bike: this makes no sense I’m out of gas.

‘Trump accounts’ promise to mint child millionaires. Experts have their doubts

President has hyped growth of federal investment accounts to help US children – for his own political gain Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has scrapped rules that made childcare more affordable and pushed to cut funding for the nation’s public schools . But with midterm elections fast approaching and his…

Many professionals take continuing education. Let’s add etiquette classes | Gene Marks

This type of training is needed now more than ever, as the American workplace gets more and more diverse As a certified public accountant, I’m required to earn at least 80 hours every two years of continuing professional education credits. Many other professions and trades, including lawyers, healthcare professionals…

Emily St John Mandel: ‘When half the electorate disagrees on basic reality, how do you come back from that?’

Her hit novel Station Eleven seemed to predict the pandemic, now the novelist is tackling the future of the US. She talks about chance, world-building and experiencing a ‘tiny bit’ of clairvoyance When Emily St John Mandel was a child she had a dream that would stay with her for decades.

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom review – Aardman’s spooky-season caper sparkles with fun

There’s trouble afoot when Shaun’s pumpkin-supersizing serum ends up in a balding farmer’s hair growth bottle in this third cinematic adventure Summer is over and Halloween is on the way … not for a fair bit, of course, but if all the UK’s Halloween merch and continuing pop culture content is up to the standard of this film…

AI will transform capitalism – but how?

Technology is going to drastically reshape the economy, and it’s within our power to decide what that looks like The idea that autonomous, thinking machines may one day destroy property, hierarchy and inequality is as old as western political thought. In Aristotle’s Politics, the philosopher cites a fantasy from the Iliad, in…

Leeds Rhinos make up majority of 2026 Super League Dream Team

The Super League Dream Team for 2026 has been revealed, with six Leeds Rhinos players included.

Kosgei wins Great North Run but McColgan withdraws

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei wins the women's race at the Great North Run as Eilish McColgan drops out early with injury, while American Zouhair Talbi wins the men's event.

George Osborne calls for UK to rejoin EU customs union and boost trade

Ex-Tory chancellor says economy has ‘fallen off a cliff’ since Brexit but rejoining union could be ‘quite simple’ The former chancellor George Osborne said Britain’s economy had “fallen off a cliff” since Brexit and that rejoining the European Union’s customs union would be the fastest route to recovery. Osborne, who resigned…

Premier League buildup to the Manchester derby, Old Firm showdown and WSL – live

⚽️ News, discussion and reflection before Sunday’s games ⚽️ This weekend’s fixtures | Mail us your thoughts Dave Estherby has messaged in about Tottenham and their (lack of) goalscoring. He says: “Re.

Prime Minister Andy Burham on competing at Great North Run

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks about his reasons for competing in the Great North Run.

Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win US Open for the first time

Elena Rybakina beats the two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open and her third Grand Slam title overall.

AMC CEO challenges Robinhood’s 1:1 token backing

AMC CEO Adam Aron questioned whether Robinhood’s stock tokens remain fully backed if collateral shares are lent to short sellers.

Garcia reality check bursts Benn's bubble in Vegas

As the biggest night of Conor Benn's career plummets into freefall in Las Vegas, what did we learn and what does it mean for the rest of his career?

Base tokenized stock volume reaches $100 million

Base tokenized stocks reached a $100 million daily DEX record, while Aerodrome captured 76% of the $730.9 million monthly volume.

Kelsy doubles Rangers' advantage vs Celtic LIVE!

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The perilous economic conditions facing the UK can be traced back to Trump | Richard Partington

As John Healey drafts his autumn budget, the US president’s policies continue to inflate debt servicing costs Britain is not entirely in control of its own destiny, from the rising cost of the weekly shop, to the vaulting cost of government borrowing. What is said and done in Westminster matters.

Revolut says customer data exposed through fake government email

Passports, selfies and financial transaction histories of some customers were revealed to a fraudster using a government agency domain.

'She wants the noise' | Hull and Khang tee off in wild atmosphere

Charley Hull and Megan Khang both asked for the Solheim Cup crowd to make some noise whilst they tee'd off on the final day.

Record crowd in US for Springboks vs All Blacks is World Cup 'appetiser'

The captains of South Africa and New Zealand hoped Saturday's final Greatest Rivalry rugby Test, in front of almost 70,000 fans at NFL side Baltimore Ravens' stadium, would whet American appetites for the 2031 Rugby World Cup, which the United States will host.

Uniswap extends DEX lead as volume passes $70 billion

Uniswap processed more than $70 billion in monthly trading volume, exceeding the combined total of the next three DEXs.

CLARITY Act faces Sept. 15 Senate test

The CLARITY Act faces a Sept. 15 Senate cloture vote as supporters seek Democratic backing to open debate on U.

Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley

A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.

‘You start to worry you’ll never listen to anything else’: 25 years of Can’t Get You Out of My Head, the song that saw the future of pop

Rejected by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, the minimalist dance-pop opus would become the defining song of Kylie’s career. And, a quarter of a century later, it hasn’t lost its capacity to burrow its way into your brain.

‘Really helpful’: the AI bootcamps aimed at addressing UK youth unemployment

Pilot project in Preston comes with apprenticeship offer for Neets at end of three-week course In a youth centre opposite Preston bus station , the UK government is trying to address two of the greatest challenges facing the national economy: AI and youth unemployment. The hope is that one will solve – rather than cause – the…

Fight highlights: Garcia KOs Benn after two dramatic rounds!

Ryan Garcia retained his WBC world title after flooring Conor Benn heavily before forcing a stoppage victory in the second round. Fight footage courtesy of DAZN.

How Zverev and Shelton emerged from 'Sincaraz' shadow

Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton will reflect on their 2026 Grand Slam results with a sense of achievement - no matter what happens in the US Open men's final.

Garcia targets Lopez next | ‘Benn will be back’

Ryan Garcia will look to unify world championships with Teofimo Lopez next after his stunning stoppage victory over Conor Benn.

Thailand SEC proposes $151K stablecoin transfer cap

Thailand’s SEC has proposed a $151,000 daily cap on stablecoin transfers involving private wallets, with comments due Sept. 25.

Ukraine's Koval joins new team after Russia controversy

Ukrainian basketball player Kate Koval has been granted a transfer waiver to join Baylor University after leaving Lousiana State because they signed a Russian player.

‘I grew my hair and dropped out of society after hearing Black Sabbath’: J Mascis’s honest playlist

The Dinosaur Jr axe man stole from his mum to buy a Beach Boys record and squeaks to Tom Petty – but which punk banger made him cry? What’s the first song you fell in love with?

Céline Dion returns to the stage with emotional Paris comeback show

Dion went on to perform some of her most celebrated and iconic hits, including "My Heart Will Go On" and "Because You Loved Me," drawing praise from fans and critics alike.

Judo: Middleweights light up Day Two of the Hungary Grand Slam

Day two in Budapest delivered four thrilling champions. Megu Danno claimed Japan’s second gold, Rashid Mammadaliyev earned his first Grand Slam title, Elisavet Teltsidou celebrated her fifth, while Yoshito Hojo secured another gold for Japan.

'Tough to control emotions' as Sabalenka suffers another near miss

After losing another Grand Slam final, Aryna Sabalenka smashes her racquet in frustration at a year that has seen her lose her world number one status.

From struggling to walk to lifting trophy - how Rybakina triumphed

Elena Rybakina arrived in New York unable to walk without pain after injuring her foot. She leaves the city as the US Open champion and new world number one.

Solheim Cup LIVE! Europe's Hull off to flying start in Sunday singles

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Who am I? Guess WSL star No 4

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

FastPasses, Mega Honey Deuces and $55 chopped cheese: welcome to the US Open in 2041 | Bryan Armen Graham

Craig Tiley says the US Open is going to become the ‘Disneyland of tennis’, and he means it aspirationally. Here’s what that might look like 15 years from now The year is 2041 and you’ve successfully made it through security and onto the grounds of the USTA Liquid Death National Tennis Center.

Spygate saga continues to haunt Southampton as case drags on

Manager Tonda Eckert’s future remains in the balance with the FA yet to decide over a suitable punishment Fifty seconds was all it took for the chant to begin. “You know what you are, you know what you are, cheating bastards, you know what you are,” bellowed the Bristol City fans, starting up a cry heard from every away…

Callum Turner on Sky Sports tonight for One Night Only!

Callum Turner will be on Sky Sports tonight for the men's US Open final, for One Night Only!

Projecting the CFP top 12 after Week 2: How far does Ohio State fall?

We assess how the selection committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 2.

Best of Week 2: Arch’s signature win and two incredible turnarounds

Bounce-back performances from Texas, Michigan and Oklahoma State lead the way in Week 2.

UFC could urge Aspinall to vacate heavyweight title

Dana White says the UFC will discuss Tom Aspinall's continuing status as heavyweight champion after almost a year out with injury for the British fighter.

No. 4 Texas mounts late rally, shocks No. 1 Ohio State

Arch Manning helped Texas overcome a 23-3 fourth-quarter deficit, leading scoring drives of 15, 13 and 12 plays as the Longhorns stunned No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 on Saturday.

'This one hurts': Day's Buckeyes fold in fourth quarter

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the game for more than three quarters, but quickly unraveled in the fourth, dropping a 24-23 decision to No.

Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon, ending 21-game FBS skid

Oklahoma State ended a 21-game skid against FBS opponents by pulling off the first true stunner of the 2026 season, beating No. 6 Oregon 39-31 on Saturday.

Rybakina defeats Sabalenka, wins first US Open title

Elena Rybakina won her first US Open championship and punctuated her climb to the top of women's tennis by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 Saturday at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, the third Grand Slam title of her career and second this year.

Garcia backs up talk, TKO's Benn in second round to retain WBC title

Ryan Garcia needed only two rounds to take out Conor Benn on Saturday night, recording his fastest knockout in six years to retain his WBC welterweight championship.

Sources: Jackson won't have deal with Ravens before start of season

Lamar Jackson has been reluctant to discuss a long-term extension with the Ravens and has been more focused on the upcoming 2026 season, league sources told ESPN.

Source: Jags, WR Washington unlikely to agree to deal before season

The Jaguars and Parker Washington are unlikely to agree to a contract extension before the start of the season, a source told NFL Network.

Whittingham backs Underwood after upset of No. 11 Oklahoma

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham clarified his remarks from last week, saying Bryce Underwood is solidified as the team's quarterback after Underwood led the Wolverines to a 17-10 upset of Oklahoma on Saturday.

😈 Mizzou's jabs at Kansas lead Week 2 CFB trolls

The Tigers had a number of trolls for their rivals after a Week 2 Border War win.

'I thought I was going to die' - Burnley boss on sepsis scare

Burnley manager Jackie Bachteler will be in the dugout at Turf Moor on Sunday for the first time - but nine months ago she was fighting for her life.

'Woman Unknown' wins Golden Lion award at the 83rd Venice Film Festival while 'Naza' wins special jury prize

El-Toukhy's drama depicts the life of a young nanny and housekeeper who marries her wealthy and older widower employer, but harbours a shameful secret that threatens to unravel her new life and status in the post-World War II anarchy.

Garcia wants Lopez next; what about Shakur, Haney and 'Tank'?

Ryan Garcia made a statement by stopping Conor Benn, and the win opened plenty of doors for the WBC welterweight champion.

Round-by-round: Ryan Garcia demolishes Conor Benn in two rounds

Ryan Garcia defended his WBC welterweight world title with a second-round TKO of Conor Benn on Saturday.

Team USA-France gold medal game preview: Les Bleues have been the better team so far in Berlin

It's the World Cup finale fans wanted to see: Team USA and France will meet in a rematch of the Olympic gold medal game.

The AfD won a shock election in Germany. Elon Musk was thrilled

The billionaire and the party have developed a symbiotic relationship to spread their far-right views both in Germany and the US The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party rattled European politics this week after a convincing victory in a German state election, which placed it only a few seats away from forming the country’s…

Touleen faces Forty Years On at Doncaster

The final day of the St Leger Festival sees Touleen clash with Forty Years On.

Garcia takes out Benn in just two rounds

Ryan Garcia hammered Conor Benn to defeat inside two rounds at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

How to watch Man Utd v Man City

Manchester United host rivals Manchester City in a huge Premier League Manchester derby on September 13, live on Sky Sports .

England player ratings: Lawrence, Cox, Gay selection headache as all impress

England clinched a first home series whitewash of Pakistan with an eight-wicket win in the third Test at Edgbaston, but who stood out from Joe Root's side - and who didn't?

Mapped: the £150bn megaproject that aims to protect Britain from energy shocks

Thousands of miles of new power lines are needed to deliver climate targets and energy security, but bills will rise in the short term and opponents are mobilising Britain is embarking on one of the largest overhauls of its electricity grid in generations – a megaproject in which five times more infrastructure will be built by…

Tesco alerts police as supermarket becomes latest victim of scam ‘endorsement’ ads

Exclusive: Supermarket joins line of firms and sports stars including Bellingham and Haaland to have their image hijacked via ads Tesco has alerted City of London police after it became the latest in a string of companies and sports stars, including Barclays bank and Lewis Hamilton, to have its image hijacked in a “scam” by…

‘Cheap iPhone deal’: warning over scam sites selling latest Apple mobiles

Criminals exploit demand for iPhone 18 Pro and foldable Duo to trick people eager to get their hands on one Apple has just launched a range of new iPhones, including a foldable handset, just as you decide it is time to replace your own ageing mobile. But you balk at the £1,199 price tag for the cheapest of the new options.

‘I want Teófimo’: Ryan Garcia calls out rivals after two-round destruction of Conor Benn

Garcia stops Benn 1min 25sec into second round Champion floors challenger with concussive right López, Haney, Stevenson among possible fights Ryan Garcia needed less than four minutes to blow away Conor Benn before turning his sights on the rest of the welterweight division. The 28-year-old American demolished Benn inside two…

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

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

Fixed v fluid - the opposing approaches of Maresca and Carrick

Enzo Maresca and Michael Carrick will go head to head in Sunday's Manchester derby, with their teams set up very differently.

Garcia crushes overmatched Benn in two rounds

Ryan Garcia crushed Briton Conor Benn with a ruthless second-round stoppage to retain his WBC welterweight crown in a world title mismatch in Las Vegas.

TV tonight: a jaw-dropping new end-of-the-world reality show

Scavenging and squabbling in Apocalypse. Plus: Fatiha El-Ghorri and Lucy Beaumont on The Great Celebrity Pottery Throw Down.

UK government to offer clearer guidance on student loans after repayment row

Criticism of three-year threshold repayment freeze prompts update to guidance warning terms and conditions could change University students taking out student loans are to be warned that the terms and conditions could change so they are better informed about what they are signing up to, the government has said. In July, a…

Rise of the student commuters: weighing the costs of living at home or in halls

Changing social trends and creative timetables are making it more likely for students to stay at home while they study. Is campus life on the way out?

‘I was hit by an emotional hurricane’: Esther Freud, Deborah Levy and other novelists revisit their childhood homes

Even in adulthood, the place where you grew up never really leaves you. Could paying a return visit help six writers understand its power?

Ryan Garcia knocks out Conor Benn to retain WBC welterweight championship – as it happened

Garcia retains 147lb title with second-round TKO Teófimo López confronts Garcia afterward in ring Opetaia retains cruiserweight title on undercard Zuffa/Paramount paused for a commercial break with Garcia and Benn in the ring before the fighter announcements. Which is a choice!

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother review – Mahershala Ali is a grieving hitman in soulful thriller

Toronto film festival: the two-time Oscar-winner is an unusual killer in a compelling mix of pulpy action and family drama Latif, the solemn hitman played soulfully by Mahershala Ali, carries diapers in his kill kit. I can’t tell if that’s because they come in handy when soaking up pools of blood on the fly; or because at a…

Misty Green review – Chris Rock’s jumbled LA drama saved by fiery Rosalind Eleazar

Toronto film festival: There’s a stunning lead performance from the breakout British actor but the film surrounding her can’t quite match what she’s bringing There’s a mighty, all-guns-blazing performance at the centre of Chris Rock ’s cynical Hollywood-set spiral Misty Green, a spark of fire almost put out by the relative…

Arsenal's Arteta fumes at 'unacceptable' penalty call despite win

Mikel Arteta railed against the officials' decision to award Sunderland a penalty against Arsenal despite his side going on to win the match 2-0.

Messi scores but Nashville strikes late to deny Miami win

Lionel Messi scored a second-half goal but Nashville SC struck back in stoppage time to earn a 2-2 draw at Inter Miami and maintain its nine-point lead at the top of the Eastern Conference.

Sources: Stroud, Texans to table extension talks amid looming QB market

The Texans and C. J.

Akron 'OC For A Day' contest winner sees drive end with fumble

Akron season-ticket holder Marty Whims, who won the "Offensive Coordinator For A Day" contest, saw his first drive as a coach end with a receiver's fumble.

In-form Hull show why Chelsea fans are in for a rough ride this season

Chelsea have a star-studded attack which has saved them many times already this season, but their defense was exposed again vs. an impressive Hull City.

Week 2 live: Michigan wins physical, defensive battle with OU

Week 2 is bookended by two great helmet games: Ohio State-Texas and Oklahoma-Michigan. Here's the best of the day.

Céline Dion review – singer’s first live show in years marks a triumphant, emotional return

Plenitude Arena, Paris Dion wiped away tears and belted out the notes, giving an astounding performance despite her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome In 2022, when Céline Dion shared that she had been diagnosed with a rare incurable neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome (SPS), there was no guarantee that the…

Against the odds: Rybakina's unexpected US Open title

From a questionable injury status to world No. 1, Elena Rybakina had a miraculous run to the US Open title.

Chiefs set to use undrafted rookie at LT as Simmons ruled out

Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons is out for Monday's season opener against the Broncos, with Kansas City expected to turn to undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson to help protect returning quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Can Ryan Garcia become this generation's face of boxing?

Ryan Garcia is well positioned to be the face of boxing using the one thing that has stopped many from taking him seriously as a potential star.

Granddad, McConaughey and Arch Manning's dealings with fame

The Texas quarterback has been a name since he started high school. His also-famous grandfather had a little more time to adjust to the spotlight.

Ohio State says it wasn't 'battle tested' before. That's about to change

The Buckeyes bowed out of the playoff early last year and some pointed to a weak schedule as the problem.

A fan as an offensive coordinator? How the Group of 6 is staying relevant in 2026

Akron let a fan call a drive, but how else is the Group of 6 keeping up with the rest of college football?

Celine Dion returns to the stage after battling rare illness

The Canadian singer opened up her 16-show residency in Paris at the Plenitude Arena. The entire series is sold out.

Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina demonstrates why she is the best women's player in the world by beating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.

Flying Kurt-Lee Arendse helps South Africa clinch New Zealand series

4th Test: South Africa 43-28 New Zealand De Allende scores early in each half in Baltimore South Africa thrashed New Zealand 43-28 to complete a 3-1 victory in Baltimore in the fourth and final match of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test series. The Springboks, who led the series 2-1 after the opening three Tests in South…

Ben Shelton's shot at history comes Sunday in the US Open final

Can Shelton become the first American man in 23 years to win a major? He'll carry the ultimate home-court pressure into his showdown with Alexander Zverev.

South Africa cap series victory over New Zealand with win in Baltimore

South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in Baltimore.

Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board

Automattic says Mullenweg is back as "chairman and CEO of Automattic, with full support of the board."

South Africa v New Zealand: fourth and final rugby union Test – live

Rugby union updates from 10pm BST in Baltimore Get in touch: send your thoughts to Daniel via email Loads of emotion from the players as the anthems are sung. Hate to venture into cliche land, but try telling them that this is just a ‘money game’.

Kreider, 35, back in East, lands one-year deal with Canadiens

Veteran forward Chris Kreider, 35, who has 348 goals and 632 points in his career, agreed to terms on a contract for this season with the Montreal Canadiens Saturday after mutually terminating his previous deal with the Anaheim Ducks earlier in the week.

'Embarrassed for them': Drinkwitz rips Kansas for Border War 'crap'

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz had plenty to say after beating Kansas on Friday night, saying he was "embarrassed" for the Jayhawks for leaning into the historic nature of the Border War rivalry.

Pulisic gets assist for Milan in 1st game since U. S. World Cup exit

Christian Pulisic marked his first appearance since the 2026 World Cup with an assist to help AC Milan rally to claim a 2-2 draw at Lazio on Saturday.

Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to seal dramatic US Open title triumph

Rybakina wins 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 despite first-serve problems Overcomes top seed and two-time defending champion Even after she had won grand slam titles and conquered all surfaces, Elena Rybakina has always been considered lesser than the greatest players of her era. She has long been one of the most devastating shotmakers in the…

Referee 'completely wrong' to award penalty - Williams

Match of the Day pundits Ashley Williams and Thomas Frank believe Sunderland should not have been awarded a penalty after Ezri Konsa was adjudged to foul Dan Ballard, instead claiming that Arsenal should have had a free kick.

OpenAI IPO will not happen in 2026 amid AI safety fears, Sam Altman says

OpenAI’s decision comes after dire warnings about rapidly progressing technology and lawmakers’ calls for new rules OpenAI will not go public in 2026, Sam Altman said in a Fortune interview published on Saturday, citing safety concerns over artificial intelligence . “I actually think that, given everything happening with…

'Today the game was unprotected' - Arteta fumes but Arsenal survive

Arsenal produced a gritty 2-0 win against Sunderland, but Mikel Arteta fumed about the penalty that could have cost his side a result.

Thailand’s stablecoin proposal would block transfers to other people’s wallets

Licensed crypto firms could accept deposits and withdrawals only through accounts verified as the customer’s own.

Woman Unknown wins Venice film festival as NAZA takes special jury prize

May el-Toukhy becomes eighth female director to take Golden Lion as Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love and Guardian-produced exposé of Israel’s Gaza killings also awarded Bold and bravura choices as Venice celebrates A Woman Unknown, Possible Love – and NAZA May el-Toukhy’s Woman Unknown has scooped the Golden Lion at the Venice…

Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

OpenAI IPO won't happen this year, says Sam Altman

"Given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Fortune.

Bitcoin Suisse plans to cut up to half its Swiss jobs as it shifts work abroad

The company is closing its Copenhagen IT site while maintaining Bratislava and opening a new hub in Vietnam to reduce costs.

Bold and bravura choices as Venice celebrates A Woman Unknown, Possible Love and NAZA

After facing heavy criticism over its lack of female directors, the film festival may have redeemed itself with its winners’ list Woman Unknown wins Venice film festival as NAZA takes special jury prize Did the Venice film festival just redeem itself on the sexism issue? It made a really good choice for the top prize, giving it…

'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves

Consumer group Which? has called the sale of jack mackerel, a cheaper, less nutritious species of fish, an example of "skimpflation".

Bitcoin’s $80,000 ceiling looks fragile after stocks shrugged off near-5% Treasury yields

With Bitcoin near $77,743 and weekend options volatility elevated, Wednesday’s Fed decision will test whether the gap persists.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026

While OpenAI has filed confidentially for an IPO, the company will not be going public this year, according to CEO Sam Altman.

Tove Lo: ‘The rumour I hear the most is that I’m either pregnant or in rehab. I want both of those to not be true’

The Swedish electro-pop singer-songwriter on eloping to Vegas, checking cupboards for murderers and her spooky party trick What’s been your most memorable interaction with a fan? The one that comes to mind is a fan in Austin who I met on one of my first tours there.

Christine Lagarde: Interview with Ouest-France

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Anthropic CEO outlines plan to slow AI development

Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman seem to agree that it's time to "pace the frontier." What would that actually look like?

The biggest vulnerability in your Bitcoin wallet might be the shipping label

Hardware wallets might be able to protect your keys, but the paperwork from buying them could expose your identity. To buy a hardware wallet, you give a company your name and address so it can send you a device designed to put you in control of your money.

Tesla says it will finally unveil the second generation Roadster on October 1

Tesla’s halo sports car was first announced in November 2017.

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK lands $97 million donations from two crypto billionaires in 24 hours

The combined haul equals the largest individual political donations in U. K.

Anthropic CEO calls for AI race to slow down citing safety. Musk and OpenAI's Altman agrees

Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Elon Musk have agreed on an unusual position: frontier AI development may need to slow as systems become capable of helping build their own successors.

Why Bitcoin initially held its gain as rate traders put September hike odds at 85%

Gasoline drove much of August's headline jump, but faster monthly core inflation kept Waller's warning alive.

Stablecoins make sending money easy until someone needs to spend it

When you send money to someone abroad, the confirmation on your phone is only your half of the transaction: the other half belongs to the person who has to use it. Their rent may be due in local currency.

Revolut Leaks Passports, Bitcoin Transaction Histories to Fake Government Request

The fintech company fulfilled a fraudulent information request sent from a government agency's own email domain, exposing ID documents and full crypto transaction histories for a "limited" number of users.

The challenge for AI agents is deciding who pays for automated errors

Imagine asking an AI assistant to book a decent hotel for a weekend away. You give it a budget and say you’d like somewhere near the center, then it finds a room, pays, and sends you the confirmation.

'Wait Wait' for September 12, 2026: With Not My Job guest Leslie Jones

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Leslie Jones and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Sureni Weerasekera

XRP’s 30% monthly rebound meets a $4.6 million liquidity trial inside XRPL’s $1.1 billion stablecoin boom

Monthly DEX volume more than doubled, yet XRP routing and market-maker holding time remain unmeasured.

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.

North Korea using foreign talent to help infiltrate US companies: Report

The DPRK has turned to third-country IT workers to pass job interviews, after which, the positions are usually taken over by North Korean operatives.

Donations of £72m make Reform’s prospects both rosier and riskier

Party can boost its campaign power with funds from billionaire backers, but it can also lose support from ordinary Britons All things being equal, pretty much any political strategist would welcome a £72m war chest; a sum higher than the combined spending of every major party at the 2024 general election. But all things are not…

GPT-6 Astra Users Say OpenAI's Newest Model Got Dumber. It Happened Before, Too

A week after launch, complaints are rolling in from users that GPT-6 Astra has been nerfed. OpenAI's last model went through the same cycle in July.

Ripple stablecoin chief sees $13 trillion corporate treasury opportunity for RLUSD

Payments and capital markets are driving growth for Ripple's $2.4 billion digital dollar as it looks to bring RLUSD to Europe under MiCA, the firm's Jack McDonald said.

Ditching bonds for bitcoin: How crypto can tackle the AI-heavy portfolio dilemma

Bitcoin Suisse says rising AI investment, government debt and weakening stock-bond diversification strengthen the case for adding bitcoin to traditional portfolios.

Crypto Billionaires Hand Reform UK $97M in Record Donations

Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each gave £36 million, and between them beat what every UK party raised last year.

Farage’s Reform UK gets $97M from two crypto billionaires

Ben Delo, co-founder of BitMEX, donated almost $50 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, matched a day later by Christopher Harborne.

‘We must slow the pace’: CEO of Anthropic calls for an AI slowdown

In a social media post, Dario Amodei proposed a plan including third-party evaluations of AI systems The CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic issued a new appeal on Saturday for the AI industry to “slow down” and offered a three-part plan for doing so, saying that his company would “unilaterally” commit to the…

Film producer Jeremy Thomas was a cross between a kindly Cambridge don and the movie world’s cool uncle

The man behind The Last Emperor had the confidence of an old-fashioned studio boss along with the soul of a cineaste To say that movie producer Jeremy Thomas was British cinema royalty did not quite do justice to his meritocratic, democratic instincts. A brilliant and inexhaustibly creative man, self-effacingly charming and…

Saudi Arabia shuts down key oil pipeline, blaming drones from Iraq

Riyadh has increased use of East-West pipeline since start of war on Iran to bypass closure of strait of Hormuz Saudi Arabia has shut down a critical oil pipeline, accusing militants in Iraq of launching drone attacks on the export route being used to bypass the lockdown of the strait of Hormuz. The world’s largest ⁠crude oil…

Revolut tricked into handing hackers the passports and Bitcoin histories of wealthy customers

Revolut disclosed customers’ passports, verification selfies and Bitcoin transaction histories after treating a fraudulent government request as legitimate. Affected customers were told Friday that the disclosed information could include passport or driver’s license copies, verification selfies, names, dates of birth…

Everybody Wants to F*ck Me review – Taron Egerton is hounded in sharp-toothed dating nightmare

Toronto film festival: It’s Get Out meets the viral Shitty Media Men list in this hugely entertaining mix of dark comedy and stalker thriller with a brilliant alternating turn from Taron Egerton Everyone knows an Adam. He’s not like those other guys, the ones who won’t take no for an answer and speak lasciviously about women to…

Nvidia considers $10B investment in potential record Anthropic IPO: Reuters

Anthropic is said to be seeking to raise as much as $100 billion in the offering, which could value the AI company at about $2 trillion.

Christopher Harborne matches £36m Reform donation of Ben Delo

Party leader, Nigel Farage, ‘humbled’ by contributions from billionaires as Harborne addresses ‘media speculation’ Analysis: donations of £72m make Reform’s prospects both rosier and riskier The cryptocurrency tycoon Christopher Harborne has given £36m to Reform UK, matching a donation from fellow billionaire Ben Delo . The…

Jimek: Polish hip-hop is one of the best in Europe, and I won't even apologize for saying that

Two loves define Radzimir Dębski, aka Jimek - classical music and hip-hop. The Polish composer, conductor and producer has won praise from Beyoncé, Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj alike.

GTA Mod Adds Flock Cameras—And Lets Players Destroy Them

The surveillance mod on GTA V brings the privacy fight to Los Santos, where players can demolish the cameras tracking them.

XRP Ledger just quietly activated critical foundation for its upcoming new lending protocol

fixCleanup3_3_0 corrects AMM, vault, lending, Checks and pseudo-account code paths without launching XRPL’s pending feature amendments.

Revolut confirms customer data breach through fake government requests

Revolut said it notified affected customers and alerted the relevant government agency, law enforcement, and financial regulators.

Jeremy Thomas, British producer of The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, dies aged 77

An outstanding figure in the UK film industry, Thomas was noted for collaborations with directors including Bernardo Bertolucci and David Cronenberg Jeremy Thomas, the distinguished British producer of films including Sexy Beast, High-Rise and the multi-Oscar-winning The Last Emperor, has died aged 77. A representative for…

‘I could get laid every night of the week!’: punk icon Legs McNeil on booze, benders and dating Sinéad O’Connor

As he releases a tell-all book, the Punk magazine founder and self-described ‘fuck-up’ holds forth on 1970s excess, the American roots of punk and why the Beatles are ‘stupid’ Legs McNeil vividly remembers the reaction he got from the original CBGB bands in 1975 when they heard the name of the magazine he co-founded: Punk, the…

Staked ether should be seen as the benchmark of the decentralized economy

The yield-generating asset has a special place in the digital asset investor’s portfolio, argues GlobalStake’s Ryan Haczynski.

Sunday Puzzle: What rhymes with 'city?'

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and WAMC listener Allison Fitch of Poughquag, New York

The dilution trap where Bitcoin holdings rise while shareholder value stalls

Buying shares in a Bitcoin treasury company gives ownership in a business that holds Bitcoin, and management decides how to pay for the coins and when to buy or sell them. The company also has bills to pay and may owe money to lenders, so the shares' value depends on those decisions and Bitcoin's price.

Nashville airport board unanimously approves name change to honor Dolly Parton

The city’s mayor and Tennessee’s governor threw their support behind the name change last month The Nashville airport is to be renamed after Dolly Parton , a board of commissioners voted on Friday, in tribute to the Smoky Mountain singer who is estimated to bring $1.8bn each year to Tennessee through her Dollywood theme park.…

Girl Group review – Rebel Wilson’s dreadful music comedy is a spice-free wannabe

Toronto film festival: the actor turned writer-director’s ode to girl groups is a shoddily made and embarrassingly unfunny catastrophe There were plentiful on-paper delights for certain music fans of a certain generation promised at Toronto’s splashy Friday-night premiere of pop comedy Girl Group. Posed as a tribute to the…

ChatGPT Images 2.5 vs Nano Banana 2: Which One is Better?

OpenAI's new image model promises sharper detail and more precise editing. We ran it against Google's Nano Banana 2 across six categories to see how it compares.

Michael Barrymore becomes unlikely TikTok star with nearly 5m followers

Former primetime TV host films himself eating dog biscuits, doing ‘munchie runs’ and addressing pool death case Filming from the driver’s seat of his car, with his pet whippet, Lara, in the background, Michael Barrymore shows an array of dog treats he has collected to test to the camera. There’s a twist, though: it won’t be the…

Deepfakes are wrecking influencers’ credibility, one fake ad at a time

Influencers aren’t just battling competitors for brand deals. They’re now battling AI versions of themselves Earlier this year, Emily Schuman, the creator of the lifestyle blog Cupcakes and Cashmere, saw a photo of herself she didn’t recognize on Instagram.

Law firm documents appear on dark web as cyberattacks rise

A limited number of Greenberg Traurig documents have appeared on the dark web after an unauthorized actor accessed them, the international law firm has said. Reuters reported on Sep.

I spent $4,000 on a robot dog from China

Unitree might be the world’s most important robotics company.

Eurovision made me realise that I was autistic at 34

I had always dreamed of attending the song contest. But all that glitter brought on sensory overload – and I finally understood who I actually was The Eurovision song contest meant a lot to me growing up.

We know how to prevent black lung, so why are workers still dying?

Silicosis sufferers are getting younger as Trump and the coal mining industry push back on protections Silicosis is one of the oldest workplace hazards and public health experts have known for decades how to prevent it. Yet a new wave of workers, from Appalachian coalminers to Latino countertop fabrication workers, are…

If the Emmys were up to us ...

The Pitt, Hacks, Widow's Bay and Pluribus are leading the Emmy nominations pack this year. Here's who we'll have our fingers crossed for on Monday night.

Bitcoin sentiment tops 89 for first time since March 2024

Bitcoin market sentiment has risen above 89 on an index tracked by CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, reaching its highest level since March 2024 before easing back. CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost said the last comparable burst of bullish sentiment came in March 2024.…

Wall Street is building tokenized deposits to lock in customer balances

Imagine your company has enough money to pay a supplier, but the money is in its Singapore account and the bill must be paid from New York. If the transfer between those accounts has to wait until Monday, having enough cash overall doesn't solve the immediate problem.

UK crypto firms get five-month window to seek FCA approval

UK crypto firms have been given a five-month application window, from Sep. 30 to Feb.

Christine Lagarde: Europe seen from Normandy

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Christine Lagarde: Europe seen from Normandy”.

Bitcoin activity, passports exposed after Revolut falls for fake government request

Passports, selfies and home addresses were also handed over after the digital bank treated a fraudulent request as legitimate, but no customer funds were lost.

London Underground workers exposed to asbestos without protective masks, documents reveal

Hundreds of staff may have worked without legally required face-fitted masks over 20 years Hundreds of London Underground workers could have been exposed to asbestos for almost 20 years without protection required under safety regulations, according to documents seen by the Guardian. Under 2002 rules on controlling asbestos and…

‘We can see into the other room’: insurers face surge in subsidence claims

Stressed UK homeowners tell of cracks opening up in the walls around them after two record-hot summers “We’ve got one wall with an absolutely huge diagonal crack, through which we can see through to the other room; you could easily put your fingers in it and chunks of plaster are falling off,” says Henry Biggs, 49, from Stroud…

Luke Evans: ‘As a child I was in love with Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones’

The Hobbit and Fast & Furious actor on the joy of strawberry laces, hating that he’s so hard on himself, and his sneaky way of leaving a meeting Born in south Wales, Luke Evans, 47, left school at 16 and trained at London Studio Centre before appearing in various West End shows. His films include Clash of the Titans, the Fast &…

Bitwise is closing the lowest-fee Dogecoin ETF after rivals captured nearly all the capital

BWOW held about $687,730 while the three spot products tracked by SoSoValue held $11.83 million as of Sept. 10.

Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs call for AI development to slow down, OpenAI to delay IPO

Dario Amodei and Sam Altman are the latest to urge caution amid fears the industry is racing too fast to build powerful AI while safety measures lag.

BIS warns AI could cut banks’ patching window to minutes

Advanced AI has cut the time banks may have to repair software flaws from weeks to minutes, according to a new Bank for International Settlements paper that calls for faster security decisions and patching. The Bank for International Settlements paper,…

Singapore auctions assets seized in $2.37B money laundering case

Singapore has opened online bidding for the first 624 luxury items forfeited in its S$3 billion, or roughly $2.37 billion, money laundering case. Hotlotz said in its auction announcement that bidding for both sales began on Sep.

‘I love a bit of mischief!’ Liza Tarbuck on why she’s swapping her Radio 2 mic for a potter’s wheel

Her riotous weekly show had an army of devoted fans. Now Tarbuck has joined the ranks of star presenters leaving the BBC – and she’s getting her hands dirty A tragedy.

Revolut exposed Bitcoin records after fake agency request

Revolut has disclosed customer identities and financial records, including Bitcoin transaction histories, after acting on a fraudulent request that appeared to come from a government agency. According to a Revolut customer notice shared on Telegram by on-chain investigator ZachXBT, the…

‘Immature playground boasting’: Mathematicians uneasy at OpenAI’s latest scalp

As OpenAI model cracks Millennium Prize Problem that puzzled experts for decades, many feel shocked at pace of change It was a week that left mathematicians reeling. Hot on the heels of a flurry of cases of artificial intelligence furthering the field , OpenAI declared a major scalp: its latest AI model had cracked a Millennium…

Naomi Klein: ‘Extreme wealth has a deranging effect. It turns you into a supremacist’

She’s tackled neoliberalism and the digital world, now the writer and activist is taking on tech billionaires. She explains how the super-rich are capitalising on climate and financial chaos in pursuit of power Naomi Klein’s new book starts on a mountaintop with two “faithful men gathering an audience to share their vision”.

NFT sales rise 6.8% to $46.8M as Bitcoin trades surge

NFT sales reached approximately $46.78 million over the seven days ending Sep. 12, up 6.8% from the previous seven-day period, according to CryptoSlam data.

Crypto VC funding: Payward’s $100M deal leads Latitude’s $35M round

Crypto companies announced $151 million in disclosed financing across five deals from Sep. 5–11, 2026.

Reform UK given record £36m donation by British crypto billionaire

Ben Delo was convicted in US for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls but pardoned by Trump Reform UK has been given a record £36m donation by Ben Delo, a British cryptocurrency billionaire convicted in the US for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls. The businessman, who has…

Blockstream bets 600 Bitcoin by rejecting Liquid hacker’s $50 million bounty demand

Blockstream is refusing to pay the Liquid attacker nearly 600 Bitcoin (roughly $50 million), escalating a dispute over how the crypto industry should reward partial restitution. The standoff follows an unusual recovery from the Sept.

AI may be denting computer science graduates’ job prospects, UK data shows

Economics graduates also appear to be affected as demand for them falls in well-paid roles in finance AI may be warping the job prospects for students in the previously high-demand subjects of computer science and economics, according to a detailed look into the careers of recent UK graduates. Data obtained for the 2027…

Extended reality takes visitors from the ruins of West Bank to 17th-century Amsterdam at Venice Immersive

From frivolous to serious, virtual nosy passersby to the impact of climate change, the groundbreaking festival draws to a close – but this year the exhibits live on The first installation one encounters on visiting Venice Immersive, the film festival’s reliably head-spinning showcase for new media, is a chest-high metal box…

Liquid Network loses $320M, CLARITY vote nears, Bitcoin ETFs shed $463M | Weekly recap

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, a withdrawal of nearly 4,000 BTC forced Liquid Network to suspend transactions before operators began a limited restart. The U.

Venice Film Festival ends with Golden Lion at stake after 'NAZA' draws record ovation

The documentary "NAZA," in which Israeli military insiders describe what they call the systemic killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, received a 25-minute standing ovation — the longest on record.

Apocalypse: this end-of-days survival show is an absolute slam dunk

Geeks, toffs and biceps go to war in a wild survival experiment that answers that eternal question: if society collapsed, could you cope? This is going to be huge!

Thousands of ebikes seized by London councils as anger rises over blocked paths

Operators blame lack of parking and councils bemoan lack of central regulation, as more than 3,000 badly parked bikes seized London boroughs have seized at least 3,000 ebikes this year, a Guardian investigation has found, as hire companies face growing calls to stop bicycles littering streets and blocking pavements. Local…

‘Costing billions’: is the pensions triple lock a lifeline or simply unaffordable?

With the budget looming, arguments rage over whether ministers should scrap a pledge popular with millions There were fresh calls this week for the state pension “triple lock” to be ditched as debate rages over whether the UK can afford it. The triple lock guarantees that the state pension goes up each year in line with…

The Guide #260: From Oasis to K-pop, music is going mad for the big-screen documentary

A new wave of concert films and career retrospectives is drawing fans to cinemas – but why now? • Don’t get The Guide delivered to your inbox?

Bitcoin ETFs lose $462.7M as Ethereum funds gain $196.9M

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TV tonight: surprise smash hit show Saturday Night Live UK is back!

Jeff Goldblum is the first guest host and new faces join the comedy cast. Plus, another magnificent farewell to the Proms!

From Practical Magic 2 to Saturday Night Live UK: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Bullock and Kidman try to put a second spell on you in the fantasy comedy sequel, while the topical sketch show returns after a well-regarded debut Practical Magic 2 Out now The beloved fantasy romance from the 1990s returns with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprising their roles as the Owens sisters. The story picks up…

Last Seen to Angine de Poitrine: the week in rave reviews

Patrick Brammall and Maxine Peake star in a propulsive new drama, and the microtonal polka-dotted alien duo return to the live stage. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews

Can chatbots feel – or even dream? Meet the man leading the fight for AI rights

Cattle rancher and tech CEO Michael Samadi is convinced these artificial minds are far from just tools. Has he glimpsed digital consciousness – or simply been seduced by an algorithm?

Metaplanet CEO surrenders $220 million in stock rights to rebuild trust with investors

Metaplanet is cutting executive rewards after concluding that later Bitcoin purchases created less value per share. On Sept.

Why Nasdaq surveillance cannot settle the fight over 24/7 tokenized markets

Payward plans monitoring across five market types, but legal classification still controls U. S.

AI agents being tested by OpenAI involved in cyber-attack on another service, say researchers

Two months before hacking Hugging Face, malicious packages authored by internal OpenAI agents were uploaded to RubyGems Agents being tested by OpenAI uploaded hundreds of malicious packages in a cyberattack on software service RubyGems in May, two ⁠months ​before they hacked open-source platform Hugging Face, the company…

L-BTC resumes trading with reserves covering just 85% of supply

A Sept. 10 onchain snapshot put backing at 85.15%, while federation peg-outs remained suspended and live market depth stayed unmeasured.

Robinhood CEO says companies shouldn't get veto over stock tokens in AMC feud

In a post on Friday, Vlad Tenev said securities issuers should control shareholder rights, but not separate products that track their publicly traded shares.

Some satellite companies still have an appetite for boutique launch services

"Dedicated launch is pretty essential for us for most of our missions."

US Bank moves USBDC across borders on Stellar, but only inside its own walls

The live payment linked the bank's North American and European entities while testing minting, redemption and issuer controls.

Man to Man review – Tilda Swinton’s perfect pacing makes this multi-character monologue compelling

Royal Court theatre, London Starting in Germany in the 1930s, there is a stinging topicality to Manfred Karge’s play addressing the renaissance of Nazi ideology Early autumn London theatre has already featured two Oscar winners: Cate Blanchett in Electra/Persona and Mark Rylance in Tartuffe (Remixed) . Now Tilda Swinton makes…

Military aircraft reportedly blamed for UK air traffic control outage

Meltdown that grounded thousands of flights caused by ‘spurious’ flight data being entered into system, report says The air traffic control outage that caused thousands of flights to be grounded across the UK earlier in the week was caused by a military aircraft entering “spurious” flight data into the system, according to a…

Mecka AI nears $500M valuation in Sequoia-led deal amid rush for robot training data

The round for the two-year-old startup is coming together months after Mecka announced its Series A.

Banks get cross-exchange crypto hedge relief under Canada’s new 2027 capital rule

OSFI’s final rule fixes a cross-exchange capital mismatch only for tightly matched, qualifying Group 2a positions.

AUD/USD Price Forecast: Doji high guards bulls as Fed bets bite

The AUD/USD ended the day in the green but finished the week 0.45% lower amid growing bets that the Fed will raise rates next week, boosting the US Dollar. Nevertheless, on Friday, the pair traded at 0.7171, up a decent 0.38%.

Cyberattacks on Law Firms Nearly Double as Stolen Documents Hit the Dark Web

Greenberg Traurig said documents were posted to the dark web, while BakerHostetler recorded a near-doubling of law-firm incidents in 2025.

Random rewards enrich classic game-theory insights

Simple games gain rich strategies in the face of noise.

Singapore Dollar: Downside bias capped with 1.2705 against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/SGD has rebounded strongly, with short-term momentum pointing higher but key resistance at 1.2705 expected to limit gains.

Coinbase CEO sees Bitcoin at $400,000, but first it has to clear $81,000

The Coinbase CEO’s personal outlook anticipates gains ahead of the next halving, with Bitcoin still well below its previous peak.

Khosla Ventures is opening a New York office this fall — its first outpost outside Sand Hill Road

"It's actually allegedly being built out now," said Rabois, who has clearly dealt with a missed construction timeline or two.

investing Live Americas FX news wrap 11 Sept: US CPI raises odds for Fed rate hike

US stocks rebound sharply, but major indices still close lower for the week Bitcoin sellers regain the short-term advantage ahead of weekend trading Why the Saudi Arabian pipeline strike is such a big deal JPMorgan now sees the Fed hiking in September and December US August Federal budget deficit $167 billion vs $404 billion…

Bouncy castle launches horrifying MRSA outbreak, striking 48 kids in Ireland

The strain lurking in the inflatable structure was hypervirulent.

USD/CHF Price Forecast: Bulls break 0.8150 as CPI fuels Fed bets

The USDCHF climbs over 0.40% on Friday after US consumer inflation data, coupled with Thursday's PPI, pushed investors to price in a Fed interest rate hike at next week's meeting. The pair trades at 0.8165 after rebounding from daily lows of 0.8124.

Y Combinator’s Garry Tan wants US open-weight AI labs to ‘distill’ frontier models, too

Tan wants smaller, American open-weight AI labs to use the same kind of training techniques on American frontier AI labs, giving the U. S.

OpenAI’s feud with mathematicians is only escalating

Twenty-five leading mathematicians signed an open letter arguing that AI labs are threatening their intellectual work.

Bitcoin Golden Cross Flickers Off as Rate-Hike Bets Firm Up

A rapidly changing interest rates market has changed the near-term outlook on the Bitcoin chart. Here’s why.

Taiwan Dollar: CBC seen on hold before December hike – DBS

DBS Group Research expects Taiwan’s central bank to keep its policy rate unchanged on September 17, before raising it to 2.125% in December.

One week left to book your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Only one week left to secure your exhibit table. Tables are limited and can sell out before the September 18 deadline.

Trump's forced coal plant extensions thrown out by judge

The Department of Energy declared an "emergency" when none existed.

Final, final, final call for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events

The absolute last chance to apply to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is tonight, September 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Faith review – intense performances power startling and unsettling tale of mysterious suitor

Toronto film festival: Erin Doherty plays a happily single mother in a downbeat town courted by an enigmatic James McAvoy in this expertly taut drama Erin Doherty and James McAvoy both bring their A-game in this startling, involving movie from British writer-director Paul Andrew Williams, whose productivity and creativity…

Crude Oil buckles early and grinds back on talk of a Hormuz arrangement

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trades near $97.00, about 3.4% lower and on track for its first down session in five.

Philadelphia Fed finds Bitcoin traders follow whale signals faster than Ethereum users

A Philadelphia Fed event study found broad same-direction activity among non-whale BTC wallets, while ETH's clearest response was concentrated among larger sellers.

Arizona accuses L’Oréal of concealing cancer risks linked to hair relaxers

Democratic attorney general seeks damages and penalties in legal action that echoes thousands of similar suits Arizona has sued L’Oréal that the French cosmetics company hid evidence that its hair relaxer products ⁠could cause cancer in women – echoing thousands of similar lawsuits from users and their families. Arizona…

Chinese Yuan: Bullish bias fades against dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann reports that USD/CNH has bounced sharply to 6.7153, with intraday gains likely capped near 6.7200.

Silver Price Forecast: Neckline failure keeps bears in control

Silver price registers gains of over 1%, yet it is trading below the ‘head and shoulders’ neckline, an indication that the overall trend in the short-term may be tilted to the downside. The XAG/USD trades at $64.24, after bouncing off daily lows of $62.94.

Forecasting the upcoming week: Fed, BoE and BoJ headline a central bank triple-header

The US Dollar Index (DXY) closes the week near the 99.00 zone, little changed on the day and holding the ground it clawed back after a brief wobble on Thursday's US inflation release.

Bitcoin Suisse to shift up to half of Swiss jobs abroad

The Swiss crypto financial services firm plans to move back-office functions to lower-cost international hubs as it expands its global wealth and asset management business, according to Finews.

US regulators propose bank third-party risk guidelines

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Amid war and sanctions, many Iranians are losing their jobs and struggling to get by

Many Iranians lost their jobs because of the war and the U. S.

Kimi-maker Moonshot AI targets $2B in annual revenue

While K3's usage figures have declined slightly in recent months, OpenRouter data currently shows as many as 300 billion tokens being generated each day by K3 models on the system.

ChatGPT-using lawyer punished for citing fake testimony from made-up witnesses

"I didn't know that AI could hallucinate facts," New Mexico defense lawyer says.

Bank of Japan: Gradual path toward neutral rate – ING

ING analysts Chris Turner and Padhraic Garvey argue the Bank of Japan is likely to hike 25bp to 1.25% and then proceed cautiously.

White House adviser disclosed up to $5M in Coinbase stock

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett has disclosed owning between $1 million and $5 million in Coinbase shares while the Trump administration advanced policies affecting the U. S.

Why Circle is spending $400M to fix the last mile holding stablecoins back from real-world payouts

The purchase could tighten Circle’s control of regulated payout infrastructure while partner banks retain their own risks and duties.

Roblox is making it easier to build games with AI — and play them outside Roblox

At its annual Roblox Developer Conference (RDC), the company announced several new features, including new game-creation tools, expanded NPC capabilities, and the ability to make games available across platforms, including the web.

Central Eurasia names its 2026 Road to Battlefield winners: Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ

Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ took the top three spots at the regional final of Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and will represent Central Eurasia in the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this October.

US Treasury yields ease after CPI as Fed hike risks linger

US Treasury yields fall during the North American session on Friday following the release of US inflation data, but are poised to finish the week higher. The US 10-year Treasury yield is down one basis point to 4.951% but has gained over 16 basis points, or 3.49%, this week.

Bitcoin Suisse to cut up to 60 Swiss jobs in overhaul

Bitcoin Suisse has announced plans to cut up to 60 of its 120 positions in Switzerland and close its Copenhagen development site as part of an international reorganization. Bitcoin Suisse puts up to 60 Swiss jobs at risk Reuters reported…

Scientists unlock secrets of ancient Egyptian materials with proteomics

Analysis revealed seed proteins from sesame and moringa, which held religious and symbolic significance.

Hyperliquid’s biggest risk is regulation, says Ran Neuner

The Crypto Banter founder said Hyperliquid’s network effects give it a strong competitive moat, but regulatory uncertainty remains its biggest threat.

An Anthropic researcher’s doomsday warning comes at a very interesting time

An Anthropic researcher resigned this week, warning in a post on X that the company is “racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives”. The company’s own alignment lead even co-signed the message rather than walking it back.

Asia FX: Resilience at risk as US yields climb – MUFG

MUFG’s Michael Wan notes that Asia FX and rates have stayed relatively stable despite sharply higher US Treasury yields, but he warns this resilience may not last in the near term.

Japanese Yen rises as the Greenback's inflation bounce fades

USD/JPY is trading around 153.70 on Friday, down for the day after briefly spiking above 154.50 following the US inflation release.

SEC tokenized stock plan targets the register, not the token: Bitget analyst

The SEC has proposed a 60-day rulemaking process to modernize transfer-agent systems for blockchain records as offshore demand for tokenized stocks grows. Bitget Research Chief Analyst Ryan Lee told crypto.news that the SEC’s proposal addresses a part of tokenized stock…

Oracle tries to appease Stargate data center opponents with renewables push

Renewables pledge won’t change the Oracle and OpenAI data center’s use of gas.

OpenAI Asks Congress Whether an AI Slowdown Would Be Legal

The company is seeking clarity on antitrust rules as researchers call for restraint and experts warn that competition encourages companies to overlook risks.

Crypto exchange recovery rules split NES holders into winners and losers after $286M exploit fallout

Binance Alpha uses two eligibility snapshots for swaps and refunds, while Kraken now supports only Ethereum-based NES.

Man sacked by Grand Theft Auto maker believes employees were put on ‘watch list’

UK employment tribunal examines whether Rockstar Games unlawfully fired 31 staff for trade union activity A worker fired by the makers of Grand Theft Auto has said he believed employees were put on a “watch list” after signing a petition about remote working. Dayne Oram told an employment tribunal in Glasgow examining whether…

United States Dollar Index retreats from post-CPI high, all eyes on Fed

The US Dollar Index (DXY) reverses earlier gains on Friday as a pullback in longer-dated US Treasury yields outweighs support from the latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise interest rates next week.

River review – so-so survival slasher offers more of the same and little else

Toronto film festival: strong performances from two experienced scream queens and some surprisingly thoughtful direction can’t elevate yet another stalk-by-numbers horror It would be unwise and unfair to expect that Toronto’s genre-led Midnight Madness strand would open with quite the same jolt as it did last year with the…

New Mexico lawyer fined for using AI-generated brief containing fabricated testimony

Stephen Aarons said he tried to use ChatGPT to create a ‘bulletproof summary’ during a murder conviction appeal A defense lawyer appealing his client’s murder conviction submitted a legal brief containing ⁠made-up police testimony and ⁠witnesses fabricated by OpenAI ’s ChatGPT, ​ New Mexico ’s highest court said. The New…

US August Federal budget deficit $167 billion vs $404 billion expected

The $432 billion deficit last month was near a monthly record but it seems as though much of that spending was pulled forward from August as the latest month shows a nice bounce. Fiscal Year to date deficit at $1.966 trillion verus $1.973 trillion a year ago Outlates $527 billion vs $689 billion a year ago Receipts $360 billion…

Tokenized stocks expand access, but what do investors legally own? Tessera PE founder explains

Tokenized stock transfers have climbed to $29.5 billion as new products extend market access, but Tessera PE founder Chan Ahn says investors could receive anything from direct share ownership to a contractual claim carrying no shareholder rights. Tessera PE founder…

Gold price dodges CPI shock as US yields hand bulls lifeline

Gold (XAU/USD) price bounces off daily lows beneath $4,300 on Friday and reclaims the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of $4,335 following the release of US inflation data, which fueled speculation that a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike next week is almost certain.

Robinhood Crypto Trading Volume Jumps 61% in August

Fresh operating data shows crypto trading bouncing back, but the company's fastest-growing business these days isn't traditional trading at all.

‘World’s most profitable football business’: Abramovich’s frozen Chelsea cash earns £175m

Proceeds are in a UK account amid a dispute about how the money should be used and a separate criminal investigation Funds from Roman Abramovich’s sale of Chelsea FC have earned at least £175m in interest while locked in a UK bank account, new accounts show, leading one analyst to describe the company housing the frozen cash…

The legal drama of imprisoned Sam Bankman-Fried is waiting on its last act

The fallen leader of the former top exchange FTX is looking for answers from the U. S.

Nasdaq deepens Kraken ties with proposed $100 million Payward investment

The expanded Payward relationship adds surveillance across five market categories while NETs remain a Q2 2027 target.

Philip R. Lane: Outlook for the euro area economy

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Philip R. Lane: Outlook for the euro area economy”.

Bank stablecoins can earn DeFi yield, but holders bear the risk: Katana CEO

Katana CEO Matt Fisher has said a dollar stablecoin planned by 21 financial institutions for the first half of 2027 could generate yield through independent DeFi protocols, although holders would assume risks not covered by its issuing banks. Katana CEO…

Nscale adds former OpenAI exec Fidji Simo to its board ahead of potential IPO

The No. 2 exec at OpenAI also led Instacart through its IPO in 2023.

ECB rate hike gives Euro little to work with as Pound holds firm

EUR/GBP is easing on Friday and slipping toward the 0.8580 area. The cross had pushed to the top of its recent range in the high 0.8590s before running out of steam.

The Guardian view on controlling AI: humanity cannot outsource its survival | Editorial

Keeping people in charge means little if supercomputers determine the evidence, choices and time on which their decisions depend If there were a 10% chance that AI could wipe out humanity, no responsible government would leave its development to companies racing to build it. Yet until recently, that seemed to be the case.

Self-driving cars should be taxed to offset job losses, thinktank urges

Report says widespread autonomous vehicle adoption would put hundreds of thousands of private hire jobs at risk Taxes on self-driving cars should be introduced now in the UK to offset the rise in congestion and threats to jobs they pose, a thinktank has urged. The first robotaxis on London’s streets only started this month…

Indian state Maharashtra eyes tokenized power grid funding

India’s Maharashtra state has begun preparing policies to tokenize up to 50% of selected electricity transmission assets to finance new power lines and solar energy storage facilities. Maharashtra considers tokens tied to power revenue Praveen Pardeshi, chief economic adviser to…

Canadian XRP ETF options enter US Market, marking another Regulatory milestone; XRP holders can earn up to $10,000 daily

The Canadian digital asset market has recently seen significant progress, with regulated crypto investment products gaining more exposure across traditional financial markets. Filings submitted on the 9th by the Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation (CDCC) reveal that options linked to the…

Silver erases post-CPI slump, rebounds from three-week low

Silver (XAG/USD) rebounds sharply on Friday, trading around $64.30 at the time of writing, up 1.13% on the day. The white metal recovers after briefly falling to a three-week low of $62.94 in the immediate reaction to the latest United States (US) inflation figures.

NASA moving at warp speed to set up US Space Academy

NASA asks US states to show them the money.

Bitwise to Close Dogecoin ETF Before Its First Anniversary

BWOW will stop trading October 14, with cash payments to remaining shareholders expected October 22.

Dow Jones Industrial Average rallies all session as long yields back off

The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades just beneath 52,600, roughly 510 points higher, after four sessions of losses. The inflation print was worth about 100 points at 12:30 GMT, and the rest of the advance arrived in the afternoon once the long end of the Treasury curve turned.

Anchorage Digital adds institutional access to Frgmnt’s fUSD stablecoin

The US federally chartered crypto bank will allow institutional clients to hold, mint, redeem and stake Frgmnt’s fUSD stablecoin through its custody platform.

Bitcoin spikes toward $80K as US CPI data delivers new 22-year high in bond yields

Bitcoin briefly rebounded past $79,000 and US stocks turned green as US CPI inflation data met expectations.

WTI Oil Price Forecast: corrects lower after reaching overbought levels

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil comes under heavy selling pressure on Friday as traders lock in profits following a sharp rally that pushed the US benchmark to its highest level since May 21. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $96.50, down roughly 4% on the day.

US lettuce prices wilt as costs for other goods remain stubbornly high

Price for the crop dropped dramatically this summer after the cyclospora outbreak chopped demand for greens At the Republicans’ midterm convention held earlier this week, Donald Trump said that “food prices and almost every other item are rapidly going down”. Fresh inflation data on Friday told a different story – but in one…

CPI and PPI climb, crushing hopes for cheap money and leaving Bitcoin traders with an expensive dilemma

US consumer prices increased faster in August, giving the Federal Reserve another reason to be cautious about lowering interest rates and leaving Bitcoin investors exposed to a prolonged period of expensive borrowing. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% from July, when it increased 0.1%, while the annual inflation rate…

Extra fishy: your tinned mackerel may not be what you think it is

Substitution with jack mackerel, a different species, because of dwindling stocks is criticised by consumer group Which? If you’ve recently opened a tin of mackerel and thought there was something fishy going on, you may have been right.

North Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelection

Greens accuse Labour of hiding position to avoid criticism before contest, in which Zack Polanski is standing A decision on approving the controversial Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea is to be delayed until later this autumn, with the Greens accusing Labour of hiding their position before the crucial Holborn and St Pancras…

With Fed rate hike all but assured, here's how markets might react

Traders could look past an expected Fed hike and weigh what higher rates are signaling about the economy.

US DOJ restrains $52M in crypto with Tether’s help

The U. S.

The Housewife review – Naomi Watts is a secret suburban Nazi in an overcooked melodrama

Toronto film festival: the chilling true story of a woman who tried to hide from her wartime crimes gets turned into a strangely inert misfire The first scene of the 60s-set drama The Housewife is a closeup of a whistling kettle, an early “wink, wink” sign that we’re watching a story where tensions are set to boil but also…

Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks

O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".

Bitcoin Rises as Markets Digest Inflation Data Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

Inflation held at 3.4% and core cooled annually, but a hot monthly core reading kept Fed hike odds near 62% while crypto markets rallied broadly.

British Pound shakes off US CPI jolt as UK growth steals spotlight

The Pound Sterling (GBP) climbs slightly against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, up 0.10%, as the latest US consumer inflation report came in line with forecasts, and although money markets have increased the odds of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike next week, traders faded the initial reaction.

Clearpool plans XRPL expansion and CPOOL migration

Clearpool has proposed expanding its institutional lending products to the XRP Ledger while replacing CPOOL with CLEAR through a 1:1 token migration and treasury recapitalization. Clearpool plans institutional credit products on XRPL Clearpool said in its governance proposal that the…

Gore, gimps and a potty-mouthed magpie: welcome to the Lisbon horror festival where nightmares are a dream

MotelX – Portugal’s only film festival dedicated to horror – hopes to inspire local film-makers by showcasing world-class scares. Now in its 20th edition, its directors say truly nerve-shredding cinema is its holy grail If horror happens in the dark, the midnight movie showing was once the perfect way of gauging the genre’s…

Australian Dollar holds firm as hotter US inflation fails to cement Greenback's advantage

AUD/USD is edging higher today but is yet to retake the 0.7200 mark on Friday. The pair is clawing back part of the previous session's sharp sell-off after hitting multi-month highs in the high 0.7200s.

Matt Mullenweg tells (trolls?) Automattic staff, saying he’s back in control after CEO ouster

In a Slack message seen by TechCrunch, Matt Mullenweg told Automattic employees he’s back in control of the company, days after its board put him on leave. Automattic has not yet confirmed the apparent reversal.

‘They know the house they are bombing is full of children’: NAZA’s directors on their devastating film about Israeli intelligence

Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham collected the testimony of 24 insiders who helped remotely target Gazans’ homes. They explain how they got these self-professed ‘small cogs’ to talk about the killing On a darkened rooftop in Tel Aviv, Israeli intelligence officers outline the details of their work.

India's richest state is exploring tokenizing its own assets to fund new infrastructure

Maharashtra is drafting a policy to tokenize the state's assets, including the electricity transmission infrastructure.

Bitcoin rebounds above $78K as Fed hike odds hit 81%

Bitcoin has rebounded above $78,000 after U. S.

Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy review – classical myth burns into modern England

Theatre Royal Stratford East, London In Ava Pickett’s tense play, Michelle Dockery’s heroine returns to a Towie-styled world where the violence and misogyny are all too recognisable ‘And Zeus created … Essex.” Playwright Ava Pickett set her award-winning debut, 1536 , in her home county during Tudor times: her latest has…

China: Exports support output as property drags – DBS

DBS Group Research forecasts an improvement in China’s industrial production to 5.0% year-on-year in August, helped by strong export growth driven by AI-related electronics.

Circle’s Noble shutdown leaves Cosmos racing to move $92 million in USDC

Holders can use supported exchanges, Noble DEXs or CCTP V1 beforehand; afterward, Circle’s manual redemption process requires approval.

‘Somewhere to be themselves, and be kind’: the Filipino folk-popper creating a hand-drawn world for gen Z to escape to

What started as a school project about plucky fictional kids in animal masks sparked an obsessive fanbase and a major label deal. Now the artist behind it all – known as Yaelokre – is ready to reveal themself Harpy Hare by Yaelokre is the kind of song you might expect to have gone viral in the 1520s, not the 2020s.

Joint Readout of Principals’ Meeting of U. S. and UK Authorities Regarding Central Counterparty Resolution

Senior officials from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Federal Reserve Board, and Bank of England convened for a tabletop exercise on Sept. 3, 2026, to discuss certain…

India, Russia discuss CBDC payments as bilateral trade nears $60 billion

India and Russia have begun working on a digital currency settlement mechanism for bilateral trade as their central banks examine how state-issued currencies could be used for cross-border payments. Sberbank Chief Executive Officer Herman Gref said the Bank of Russia…

Zcash mining revenue per megawatt tops Bitcoin 4x

Zcash mining activity has risen more than 2.5 times in 2026 as stronger ZEC prices have pushed estimated revenue per megawatt-hour to about four times the level generated by Bitcoin miners. Zcash mining returns have outpaced Bitcoin per machine Grayscale…

Taiwan: AI boom sustains trade surplus – Commerzbank

Commerzbank economists, led by Dr. Henry Hao and colleagues, note Taiwan’s August trade surplus hit a record USD22.3bn, driven by strong AI-related exports.

Metaplanet cuts Series 10 share dilution by 41% after investor concerns

Metaplanet has cut the potential shares tied to its Series 10 stock acquisition rights by 41.1%, reducing the pool from 319.46 million shares to 188.19 million while imposing new exercise restrictions through 2031. Metaplanet said in a Sept.

Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet

The government says the work will support thousands of jobs across the UK.

Japan: BoJ tightening path in focus – ING

ING economists Deepali Bhargava and Lynn Song expect the Bank of Japan to raise its policy rate by 25bp to 1.25%, citing persistent price pressures. They project two further 25bp hikes in January and April 2027, taking the rate to 1.75%.

Swiss Franc struggles even as US Dollar gives back CPI-led gains

USD/CHF holds onto gains on Friday even as the US Dollar (USD) turns lower following the release of the latest United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could raise interest rates next week.

Treasury buys $5.2 billion of bonds as Bitcoin ETF flows stay negative

The operation supported older bonds, but rising real yields showed why market plumbing had yet to ease Bitcoin’s funding backdrop.

US prices remain high as fuel costs squeeze household budgets

Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official report on inflation.

India: Inflation pressures point to tighter bias – DBS

DBS Group Research expects India’s inflation to accelerate to 4.9% year-on-year, with food and energy costs driving a gradual broadening of price pressures.

Blockstream Refuses Ransom for Return of $47M in Bitcoin from Liquid Hack: 'It Is Theft'

With 598.5 BTC still outstanding, the company says it will go to law enforcement should the funds not be returned.

Is Patagonia the new data center hub? + Harley-Davidson's role in the trade war

Why Patagonia might become a new data center hub

UMich September consumer sentiment 47.8 vs 51.0 expected

Priorwas 51.0 Current conditions 50.9 vs 51.3 exp Expectations 45.8 vs 50.5 exp One-year inflation 4.6% vs 4.0% exp Five-year inflation 3.4% vs 3.3% exp Those inflation expectations numbers will further tilt the Fed towards hiking rates next week. I think it's a done deal now and the market has it at 82%.

Canadian Dollar slides with Oil prices, US CPI fails to keep US Dollar higher

USD/CAD rises 0.27% on Friday and trades around 1.3870 at the time of writing, after reaching a daily high of 1.3882 in the immediate reaction to the release of United States (US) inflation data.

United Kingdom: Growth outlook strengthens with AI-driven services – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank’s Chief UK Economist Sanjay Raja highlights stronger-than-expected UK GDP data, with July output rising 0.4% month-on-month and broad-based gains across services, production and construction.

US UoM Consumer Sentiment Index is seen at 47.8 in September

American consumer confidence is expected to lose some traction in September, as households have been growing more pessimistic about current conditions and the broader economic outlook, according to preliminary data from the University of Michigan.

Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI): +0.4% in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Unemployment Rate: 4.1% in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Payroll Employment: +162,000(p) in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.10(p) in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Producer Price Index - Final Demand…

Agencies seek comment on proposed third-party risk management guidance and issue statement on community bank engagement with core service providers

Agencies seek comment on proposed third-party risk management guidance and issue statement on community bank engagement with core service providers

Solana price loses $100 as Supertrend turns bearish

Solana price slipped below the psychological $100 level as broader crypto selling, a bearish 4-hour Supertrend signal, and nearby liquidation clusters increased the risk of another leg lower. Solana price falls below $100 According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL)…

Some anniversaries aren’t meant to be celebrated. They are simply remembered and never forgotten.

Today is an anniversary. Anniversaries are often days of celebration.

Crypto never closes, but Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana now move on Wall Street time

Daylight-saving changes and NYSE holidays tie Kraken's 2016–2025 realized variance pattern to the U. S.

Metaplanet cuts executive reward pool by 41%, extinguishes $220 million in value

The bitcoin treasury firm cut the potential Series 10 share pool to 188.2 million.

Metaplanet cuts Series 10 stock pool by 41%, plans Hong Kong subsidiary

Metaplanet will cut 131.3 million potential shares and form a $1 million Hong Kong subsidiary for trading in Bitcoin, equities and credit products.

Polish Zloty: Dovish stance leaves PLN vulnerable against Euro – ING

ING’s Frantisek Taborsky notes that the National Bank of Poland maintained a dovish stance, signalling no need to adjust rates potentially until mid-next year despite rising inflation.

Back up the garbage truck: A look at how AI will impact margins in AI

I'm increasingly conviced that the trade in AI is no longer the model makers or the vendors, but at the user level. This is the RAMP trade that I've been writing about since last year (real assets, margin potential).

Interest rates could rise again across the world – here's why

As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.

Scammers target hundreds of thousands of crypto owners after Trezor confirms data breach of email provider

This is the second data breach affecting a company that hardware crypto wallet maker Trezor relies on.

Zodia Custody CEO Julian Sawyer steps down, becomes adviser

Sawyer will become a strategic adviser rather than take the helm of Zodia Solutions, as previously announced.

Trading stocks against BONER is the latest trend for DeFi degens

Why would anyone want to trade a healthcare stock for a memecoin like BONER? Why wouldn’t they, ask the degens on Robinhood Chain who are building a strange new corner of DeFi.

European Central Bank: Hawkish rate path supports Euro – UOB

UOB economist Lee Sue Ann notes that the European Central Bank (ECB) delivered a widely expected 25 bps hike but signalled a more hawkish stance as inflation risks from the Middle East-driven energy shock remain elevated.

Bank of Japan: Hawkish hike prospects grow – DBS

DBS Group Research analysts Taimur Baig and Chang Wei Liang expect the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to hike rates by 25 bps at its September 17–18 meeting, citing solid Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, stronger wages and inflation near the 2% target.

Bitcoin’s $2.24 billion Friday options expiry teased a reversal then fell to $76k again

BTC rose across three venues after Deribit settled at 08:00 UTC, then finished below its starting level by 10:00.

Japanese Yen strengthens as US inflation fails to sustain Dollar rebound

USD/JPY falls 0.54% on Friday and trades around 153.60 at the time of writing.

Claude users found ways around safeguards for bioweapons research

Some dangerous biology looks much like legitimate research, complicating AI safeguards.

Euro steadies against US Dollar after volatile reaction to US CPI

EUR/USD reverses earlier losses on Friday after the latest United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) report came broadly in line with expectations and failed to trigger a strong market reaction.

Introducing automatic remediation policies with Cloudflare CASB

Cloudflare CASB policies introduce a native automation engine built directly on the Cloudflare developer platform to remediate SaaS risks automatically. Security teams can now design event-driven logic to revoke risky file shares and send webhooks without manual intervention.

Anchorage Digital opens institutional access to Frgmnt’s fUSD and sfUSD

Frgmnt has partnered with Anchorage Digital to give institutional clients access to its fUSD stablecoin and sfUSD staking product through Anchorage’s existing custody infrastructure. In a press release shared with crypto.news, Frgmnt said institutions will be able to hold, mint,…

Ethereum price must break $2,530 to extend recovery

Ethereum price traded near $2,457 on Sep. 11 after recovering from a drop toward $2,400, but resistance around $2,500 continued to limit its advance.

Oil: Gradual easing as dark transits grow – Commerzbank

Commerzbank strategists argue that Brent crude should gradually retreat toward pre-war levels as covert tanker “dark transits” and diversions restore Gulf supply.

BitMine’s staked ETH equals nearly 12% of Ethereum’s active stake, but who controls it?

Filings name MAVAN and staking partners but leave operator allocation and signing-key custody undisclosed.

UK chancellor urged to remove ‘hidden taxes’ from energy bills

Businesses, charities and other groups sign letter calling for levies to be paid by the government More than 120 organisations including big businesses and charities have called for the removal of “hidden taxes” added to energy bills to help reduce costs for consumers and prevent businesses closing. In a letter to the…

Bitcoin ETF outflows accelerate as investors pull $449M in three days

ARK 21Shares accounted for $164 million of Thursday’s Bitcoin ETF withdrawals, while Ether and Solana funds also recorded net outflows.

Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, setting up possible Fed rate hike

The August CPI report had taken on outsized importance after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh two weeks ago suggested the central bank may have to act if inflation doesn't soon slow.

WTI drops more than 4% below $97 as profit-taking kicks in, Iran tensions limit losses

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil drops 4.54% on Friday and trades around $96.00 at the time of writing.

US August CPI 3.4% vs 3.4% expected

Prior was 3.4% Unrounded +3.397% vs +3.365% prior CPI m/m +0.4% vs +0.4% exp Prior CPI was +0.1% Unrounded CPI m/m +0.396% vs +0.074% prior Core readings: Core y/y 2.4% vs 2.4% expected Prior core was 2.5% Core unrounded +2.446% y/y Core m/m +0.3% vs +0.2% expected Prior m/m +0.2% Unrounded +0.318% m/m vs +0.215% prior Core…

Morning Minute: AI Agents Cut BTC Quantum Attack Benchmark by 86%

Crypto majors are shaky ahead of this morning’s CPI print, but onchain is heating up for another big potential weekend.

EU Regulator Says Prediction Markets Are 'Rife With Inside Trading'

ESMA also asks why Kalshi and Polymarket block some EU countries but not others, and notes VPNs get around the blocks.

‘The place lost its way. Now that’s changed’: can a Manchester art museum move beyond its troubled past?

The Centre of Chinese Contemporary Art closed in 2021 after a series of controversies. Now it’s been relaunched under a new name – and with a new mission In March 2020, the visual artist JJ Chan was assembling video footage for a group exhibition scheduled at the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art in Manchester.

Robinhood’s crypto volume increases 61% in August, still down 38% YoY

Bitstamp accounted for $10.1 billion of Robinhood’s August crypto volume, while trading on the Robinhood app fell 46% from a year earlier.

Your Bitcoin trade can now get liquidated because a stock crashed

Monthly volume on real-world-asset perpetual futures grew from $85 billion in January to an August record of $799.5 billion, with stocks accounting for 62.3% of that total on both DeFi and centralized venues, according to CoinMarketCap. Trading venues are moving away from single-asset margin toward unified portfolio accounts…

investing Live European news wrap: The calm before the storm?

Headlines: Gold falls back into the major $4300 support ahead of US CPI, as surging oil prices increase rate hike bets Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have completed the takeover of Bab el-Mandeb Strait Bitcoin trades at a major support ahead of the US CPI report. What to watch next?

UniCredit seeks infrastructure partner for crypto trading, custody: Report

The Italian bank is reportedly seeking assistance in launching access to crypto trading, custody and tokenized investment products.

ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral

Simplicity—combined with the difficulty of getting stuff done—makes ClickFix ideal.

Bitcoin price risks $74K drop as 50-week EMA faces test

Bitcoin price extended its pullback toward $77,000 as rising oil prices, stubborn US inflation and higher Treasury yields reduced demand for risk assets. Technical charts now place BTC near a major weekly support level, while short-term momentum remains bearish.

Rising yields, oil prices leave bitcoin vulnerable ahead of U. S. inflation report

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 11, 2026

What happens when quantum mechanics and relativity meet?

Experiment put atoms in a superposition of trajectories to find out.

Hitler, horses and pigeons: Maurizio Cattelan explores power and darkness in Berlin exhibition

Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan has brought his provocative and often unsettling work to Berlin for his first major solo exhibition in Germany exploring power, violence, death, faith and uncertainty.

Live updates: Bitcoin gives up early gains, with markets moving to price in multiple rate hikes

Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, but the yearly pace of 2.4% was in line and the slowest rate since early 2021.

A rollicking statue, Beryl’s buddies and a swimming pool in a roundabout – the week in art

A blue lady strides across the fourth plinth, Beryl Cook and friends gather in Bicester, and Spain repurposes a traffic junction – all in your weekly dispatch Tschabalala Self A rollicking triumph of a statue that spreads good feelings and smiles in the heart of the capital. Saucy genius.

Could United Launch Alliance's money problems finally force its owners to sell?

ULA is preparing to resume launching the Vulcan rocket in the coming weeks.

Rocket Report: Europe joins the commercial launch club; a Ravn X sighting?

"We felt like now is the time to pour gas on that fire."

Add to playlist: Grumpy’s weirded-up country celebration of trans joy and the week’s best new tracks

Sometime Zach Bryan backing vocalist Heaven Schmitt started Grumpy as a solo project. It’s now a six-piece band, blending alt-country with jubilant solidarity From Brooklyn, US Recommended if you like Wednesday, This Is Lorelei, Alex G Up next Unfindable Ring released 23 October “Found family” is something that queer people…

‘You’re fired!’ The TV shows you can’t stomach any more

Hating The Apprentice? Bored silly of House of the Dragon?

Three Google supported projects premiere during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.

Google shares details on three projects that use technology to push the boundaries of human creativity that premiered during the 83rd Venice Film Festival.

Gold rebounds but Fed rate hike bets risks remain a headwind

Gold (XAU/USD) rebounds on Friday, reversing most of the previous day’s losses as a pullback in the US Dollar, US Treasury yields and Oil prices supports the precious metal.

Bitcoin buyers wary of July sub-$58K floor amid onchain data ‘anomaly’

Bitcoin HODL waves data revealed an unusually muted reaction to Bitcoin’s drop below $58,000, raising questions over its status as a bear-market floor.

Bitcoin recovers toward $77,300 as zcash leverage unwinds

Bitcoin rose 0.7% since midnight UTC to around $77,200, and 68 of the CoinDesk 100 constituents gained, though the index remains 1.4% lower over 24 hours.

Standard Chartered forecasts SKY rising fivefold to $0.325 by 2028

The bank expects Sky to pass five times as much value to token holders by 2028 as USDS adoption and borrowing capacity continue to expand.

India launches tokenized bond pilot with $107M issued

SEBI said later phases of Demat 2.0 will introduce secondary trading and open the tokenized bonds to retail investors.

Crypto institutions are chasing a 3% return on Bitcoin, but the entire payout machine collapses if miners stop burning cash

The Genesis Bond puts roughly 250 BTC into a live institutional test that asks who funds the return, how it is delivered, and what can break.

AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July

The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.

Bitcoin pulls back as another golden cross fails to deliver

Bitcoin’s golden cross may support the longer-term outlook, but history suggests much of the upside often occurs before the signal appears.

Albuquerque Bans Bitcoin ATMs, Giving Operators 45 Days to Remove Them

A councilor said 90% of crypto kiosk transactions in the city are tied to fraud, calling the machines a conduit for crime.

US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods

Diesel prices in the U. S.

Trump’s clash with Canada is his latest imperialistic embarrassment | Sidney Blumenthal

The president’s chaotic schemes of aggrandizement, from Venezuela to Iran, have no larger rationale Trumpism is the lowest stage of imperialism. “We’re not going to invade Greenland.

World settles bets with an oracle. That is the third model

Kalshi settles bets with a rulebook and a person applying it. Polymarket settles them with a token-holder vote.

The Treasury Secretary is whipping votes for a bill priced at 10%

The Treasury Secretary wants it passed. The President worked senators in person.

PayPal’s new platform lets anyone issue a dollar backed by a dollar

MoonPay issues the token. It is backed by PYUSD.

Germany is ending tax-free bitcoin, and cutting the rate for traders

Everyone is reporting a tax rise. Do the arithmetic and Germany is cutting the top rate for active traders by nineteen points, from 45% to 26.375%.

Anthropic says Claude used for cyberattacks and surveillance

A Russian-speaking operator targeted more than 20 organizations, while a Mali consultant used Claude to build a mass-surveillance platform.

UniCredit plans digital asset push with crypto custody, brokerage

UniCredit has begun exploring an expansion of its digital asset business that could give clients access to crypto custody, brokerage, tokenized investments and stablecoin services. People familiar with the plans said the Italian bank is selecting a technology provider that…

Raiding the past: Lara Croft relives her first adventure in Legacy of Atlantis

We have a first play of the forthcoming Tomb Raider remake and speak with its developers. Can they improve on the gameplay without losing what made the 1996 original such a classic?

Sam Bankman-Fried Asks Supreme Court to Overturn FTX Fraud Conviction

SBF’s lawyers say he was barred from arguing customers lost nothing, and call the $11 billion forfeiture an "crushing fine."

Bitcoin consolidates near $78,000: Awaiting CPI data and Fed signals; How BTC holders can leverage FTMINING cloud mining to boost the value of idle assets

Bitcoin trades near $78,000 as markets await U. S.

‘Fresh from the roof’: the supermarket growing salad a few metres above the tills

Customers seeking greens at one Berlin outlet are dealing with some very local supply chains indeed Walking into the Felix Thomas REWE supermarket in Lankwitz, Berlin, customers are immediately presented with a choice of greens: romaine, rocket, iceberg. But last month, a new option joined the selection: Lankwitz loose-leaf…

The U. S.-Canada trade war is creating a headache for auto-parts makers

For decades, the U. S.

‘Just worry upon worry’: Europe faces a bleak winter as supply shock pushes factories to the brink

From Shropshire to Hamburg, depleting reserves and spiralling costs are spawning a continent-wide energy crisis Bridgnorth Aluminium has faced down Brexit, Covid and repeated energy shocks in recent years. But this winter is bringing extra “stress and pressure”, says its head of sales, Adrian Musgrave.

Japan Digital Agency says 246,000 records may have leaked in cyberattack

Japan’s Digital Agency has disclosed a cyberattack on a government network that may have exposed personal information belonging to approximately 246,000 public servants, contractors and other people involved in government work. The Digital Agency said on Sept.

Fintech companies are applying to become banks. Here's what it takes to become one

Many financial technology companies are applying to become banks. The Indicator finds out what it takes to go through this process and what benefits come with a bank charter.

As data centers spread, not all U. S. housing markets react the same way

Realtors around the U. S.

Breaking: US CPI inflation stays unchanged at 3.4% in August as anticipated

Annual inflation in the United States (US), as measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), held steady at 3.4% in August, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday. This print came in line with the market expectation.

Chart Analysis EUR/JPY - 2026-09-11 08:17

The Euro (EUR) retreated below 179.00 against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Friday, as the mild recovery seen after Thursday's European Central Bank (ECB) meeting failed to find follow-through above 179.50.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have completed the takeover of Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have completed the takeover of Bab el-Mandeb Strait after capturing strategic points in the Red Sea, according to the AFP. Bab el-Mandeb connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and provides a key maritime route between the Indian Ocean, the Suez Canal and Europe.

UK economy beats expectations in July amid AI boom; four interest rate hikes expected by next summer – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Digging into today’s GDP report a little, we can see that the UK services sector had a decent July, with growth in 11 of its 14 subsectors. According to the ONS, the fastest growth was recorded in: professional , scientific and technical activities (up 2.1%), driven…

United States Dollar Index Price Forecast: DXY consolidates around 99.00 ahead of US CPI

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, sticks to a mildly positive bias through the early European session, though it remains confined within the previous day's broader range.

Polish Zloty: NBP turns cautious as inflation rises – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke reports that the Polish central bank kept its key rate at 3.75%, while Governor Glapiński signalled no cuts until year-end after previously sounding dovish.

UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.4% in July boosted by AI

Welcome boost for chancellor with unexpected rise put down to rapid growth of AI in services sector outweighing Iran war fallout The UK economy grew in July as the rapid expansion of AI appeared to outweigh the economic damage from the Iran war, in a welcome boost for John Healey. Figures from the Office for National…

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Likely find direction after US CPI data

The Euro (EUR) trades subduedly at around 1.1608 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Friday.

Euro steadies against Canadian Dollar amid ECB hawkish sentiment, lower oil prices

EUR/CAD experienced volatility but remained flat for the second successive day, hovering around 1.6060 during European hours on Friday. The currency cross may rise as the Euro (EUR) could receive support due to ongoing hawkish sentiment surrounding the European Central Bank (ECB) policy outlook.

Copper: Tariff risks keep prices vulnerable – ING

ING’s Commodities Strategist Ewa Manthey notes that Copper has dropped sharply after a Reuters report suggested a US decision on refined Copper tariffs is still pending, highlighting how a tariff premium has driven prices beyond fundamentals.

Forex Today: US Dollar consolidates gains as focus shifts to cricital inflation report

Here is what you need to know on Friday, September 11:

Why gains by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen could push gas prices even higher

A Houthi advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast could help push gas prices up even more as the Iran-backed group also launches attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities.

Dow Jones futures rise ahead of US CPI inflation data

Dow Jones futures advance by 0.46% to trade near 52,350 during European hours on Friday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures gain by 0.44% to trade around 7,630, while Nasdaq 100 futures inch lower by 0.45% to trade near 29,260.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bounces off 38.2% Fibo. near $63.00; bearish bias remains

Silver (XAG/USD) finds some support near the $63.00 mark and stages a modest intraday recovery from an over three-week low, touched earlier this Friday.

UK Chancellor Healey: Economy demonstrates welcome resilience despite global uncertainty

United Kingdom (UK) Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey said during the European trading session on Friday, “Britain’s economy is demonstrating a welcome resilience, despite serious global uncertainty.”

Norwegian Krone: Softer inflation clouds September hike odds – Danske Bank

Danske Research Team reports that Norwegian core inflation rose to 3.0% year-on-year in August, below Norges Bank’s June projection of 3.3%.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: US Dollar recovery, likely to be tested at 155.20

The Japanese Yen (JPY) ticks up against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, trimming some losses after a moderate reversal on Thursday.

New battery-powered trains to ‘bring faster journeys to the north’

No 10 says new fleet of trains built in Derby will support 6,000 jobs across UK A fleet of battery-powered trains is to be built to “bring faster, more reliable journeys to the north”, Downing Street has announced. The 29 trains, which will be run by TransPennine Express, will be built at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works in…

What is the distribution of forecasts for the US CPI?

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

Swiss Franc: Downtrend eyes 0.8155–0.8175 zone against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/CHF has broken higher toward 0.8147, with overbought but still constructive momentum suggesting scope to test 0.8155 intraday.

Iran gains stronger leverage as oil surges above $100, forcing urgent diplomatic solutions

Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel this week as the market started to price in a prolonged disruption to energy flows after Trump's midterm comments . Brent climbed as high as around $109 yesterday, while WTI moved above $104, with both benchmarks on track for their strongest weekly gains in months.

UK July monthly GDP +0.4% vs 0.0% m/m expected

Prior +0.3% GDP Y/Y +1.6% vs +1.0% expected Prior +1.1% Full report here The UK economy maintained its recent pace of growth in the three months to July, with real GDP rising 0.4% compared with the three months to April. The increase marks the eighth consecutive three-month period of growth, although momentum has eased from the…

The ‘great grid upgrade’ is off track – ministers should spell out the risks for bills | Nils Pratley

National Audit Office calls for greater transparency on £70bn programme that is running over budget and behind schedule Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog It’s an open secret in the energy industry that “the great grid upgrade” – the £70bn programme to rewire the nation’s electricity…

Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog

National Audit Office says failure to implement £70bn modernisation would also hold back economic growth The ‘great grid upgrade’ is off track – ministers should spell out the risks for bills Consumers will pay higher energy bills unless the UK government speeds up work on a vast programme of upgrades to the electricity grid…

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the only highlight is the monthly UK GDP data which is expected to show a 0.0% growth in July. The data is unlikely to change much for the BoE, though, as the majority of policymakers continue to exercise patience.

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Oil holds near highs

BOJ hike next week is a given, the real question is pace and terminal rate Houthis claim total control of Bab el-Mandeb, but wires haven't confirmed it ANZ sees ECB hiking again in December, lifting deposit rate to 2.75% Preview: August CPI due Friday to decide odds of first Fed hike since 2023 Coming up: What Lagarde may say…

Central Bank Digital Currency Experiments: Progress Report on the Pilot Program (June 2026)

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Sixth General Meeting of the CBDC Forum

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Japan wholesale inflation stays hot in August, cements case for BOJ hike

August's corporate goods price index reinforces what markets had already priced in, that the Bank of Japan is close to certain to raise rates to 1.25% at next week's meeting, so the immediate surprise value for JPY crosses is limited. The more interesting detail is the import price index, up 24.8% year on year, which points to…

Japan August PPI surges +7.6% y/y (expected +7.4%, prior +7.2%)

ADDED: Follow up post with more here Japan wholesale inflation stays hot in August, cements case for BOJ hike This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

Corporate Goods Price Index (Aug.)

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Can Europe recharge its battery industry?

Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why

Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

NZ manufacturing growth slows in August but stays above long-term average

The August reading confirms New Zealand's manufacturing sector is still growing, but the pace is clearly moderating, a signal that may feed into the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's broader read on domestic activity alongside employment and price data. The flat employment sub-index, sitting right at the 50.0 breakeven line, is…

Anthropic details bad actors’ efforts to misuse its AI for bioweapons

Report comes two days after former employee quit claiming company’s models could cause human extinction by 2030 Criminals, state-sponsored groups, spyware vendors, scientists and propagandists have attempted to use Anthropic’s powerful artificial intelligence models to design missiles and bombs, create deadly pathogens and…

Thrive Capital led VCs into pro sports ownership; Collaborative Fund just upped that play

Collaborative Fund just bought into D. C.

Boy developed "toasted skin" condition from using a laptop every day

Laptops don't usually get hot enough to burn—but they can still be harmful.

Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia will grow an astounding 70% next year

Nvidia has its finger in every pie, and sees another year of plenty in its future, Jensen Huang says. But, he insists, its deals are not circular.

More Anthropic researchers warn of AI’s perils but Musk dismisses ‘psyop’

Insiders at the firm fear tech’s advancement could cause human extinction, while others are calling their declarations of concern a ‘setup’ A day after a former researcher at Anthropic made an apocalyptic declaration about artificial intelligence, more researchers and staff members at the AI startup publicly agreed with him…

Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his

Mark Wahlberg joins Bruce K. Lee at Disrupt to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, wellness, and building businesses.

Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%

Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.

OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand

The company said Pro subscriptions put the most strain on its systems, so it's pausing sign-ups while adding more capacity.

Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek

A new report released Thursday by Anthropic alleges persistent distillation attacks by China-based AI companies, which have escalated in recent months as competition in the space has intensified.

LinkedIn beats "Browser Gate" lawsuits over scanning users' Chrome extensions

Judge tosses lawsuits, says plaintiffs didn't allege any real privacy violation.

Furo’s founders left Silicon Valley — and it’s paying off

The three 28-year-old founders behind energy startup Furo moved from Silicon Valley and back to Germany, and yet secured $4 million in funding from mostly U. S.

investing Live Americas market news wrap: Oil climbs 7%

The US Treasury bought $5.187 billion in 10-20 year notes US treasury sells $22 billion of 30 year bonds at a high yield of 5.308% EIA weekly US crude oil inventories -391K vs -1554K expected US wholesale inventories +1.3% in line with expectations US August existing home sales 3.98m vs 3.98m expected ECB's Lagarde: The economy…

Agencies reduce regulatory burden for community banks, increase eligibility for 18-month exam cycle

Agencies reduce regulatory burden for community banks, increase eligibility for 18-month exam cycle

Meta’s AI agent Muse is now the No. 2 app in the US

Meta's newest app Muse is off to a slower start than the company's other apps, like Meta AI or Threads.

Europe will go it alone on Venus mission after NASA yanks radar instrument

Europe is looking inward, and perhaps to China, as the White House tries to cancel some NASA partnerships.

Android can now securely migrate your logins between password managers

App support is slim right now, but Google says more are coming.

Proxima Fusion bets €140M on a critical fusion ingredient dominated by Asian suppliers

Proxima Fusion said Wednesday it plans to build a €140 million ($162.6 million) factory to produce fusion-grade high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tape, which will provide the startup with key component to its reactor design.

Ministers face backlash from hospitality industry over ‘tourist tax’ plans

Many mayors welcome power to impose tourist tax but industry warns of ‘irreparable harm’ and job losses Ministers are facing a backlash from the hospitality industry after they announced mayors in England would be given sweeping powers to levy taxes on holiday accommodation such as hotels and Airbnbs. The plan, presented on…

Panic builds over bankrupt Spirit’s looming data sale to Google

"Bankruptcy cannot become the new land grab for AI.”

The US Treasury bought $5.187 billion in 10-20 year notes

The next Treasury buyback is Sept 24. I wouldn't read too much into this result because it's the first one in the series so the market might be feeling it out.

Amazon makes it easier to buy what you see on Prime Video

Amazon is expanding shopping integrations across Prime Video, letting viewers discover products tied to thousands of shows, movies, and live sports through X-Ray, its shopping app, and a new Lens-powered “Shop the Scene” feature.