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US Open tennis 2026: Tiafoe beats Medvedev, Alcaraz sees off Paul, Sabalenka and Noskova win on day eight – live

The latest fourth-round updates from Flushing Meadows You can mail Daniel here We’re 4-4 in the doubles and knocking up on Ashe. Thinking more about the match, I’d expect Townsend to use top spin to hit cross at Sabalenka’s backhand, taking her outside the lines if possible.

Jones shocks Selby to win British Open title

Jak Jones claims the second ranking title of his career by beating four-time world champion Mark Selby 10-6 in the British Open final.

Nothing 'unfair' in U-M win, Western Michigan says

A day after the Broncos' last-second loss to Michigan, Western Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna said Sunday he didn't "discern anything unfair" with the Big Ten's replay decision that put an extra second on the clock, leading to the Wolverines' victory.

NFL commish Goodell agrees to 4-year extension

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has finalized a new four-season extension that runs through the 2030 season.

U. S. tops Italy, pushes World Cup win streak to 32

Team USA survived its toughest test in the women's basketball World Cup in two decades with a 55-52 victory over Italy on Sunday in Berlin, pushing its winning streak in World Cup play to 32 dating back to a loss to Russia in the 2006 semifinals.

Source: Giants, Winston reach 2-year extension

The Giants and backup quarterback Jameis Winston have agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract extension, a source confirmed to ESPN amid multiple reports.

Sabalenka into US Open quarters over Townsend

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka found a groove after some early struggles to hold serve and overpower Taylor Townsend to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open.

D-backs' Perdomo hit in helmet by liner, exits

Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo left Sunday's game against the Astros after being struck in the helmet by a line drive.

GB&I wins Walker Cup for first time since 2015

Connor Graham and Josh Hill each won the 18th hole in the final two matches Sunday at Lahinch as Great Britain & Ireland capped off a stunning comeback against the Americans to win the Walker Cup for the first time since 2015.

Wimbledon set to take stand against influencers

Wimbledon does not plan to allow an influx of influencers, in hopes of avoiding the issues that have blighted this year's US Open.

🏈 Five NFL franchises that need to win now

We stacked the top five NFL teams that need to win this season because of aging rosters, contracts or future draft capital.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Man City latest: Ndiaye says next move 'was always going to be City'

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Man City latest: Ndiaye says next move 'was always going to be City'”.

At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport

Three people in critical condition and two hospitalized as operations at one of busiest US airports brought to a halt An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami international airport in Florida on Sunday afternoon after the flight, which was arriving from Puerto Rico, overshot the runway, striking several vehicles and resulting in…

US overcome poor shooting and Italy’s eye-poke claims in edgy Fiba World Cup win

USA edge into quarter’s with nervy 55-52 win Cecilia Zandalasini claims she was poked in eye Caitlin Clark shoots 0-6 from the field Jackie Young had a big fourth quarter and Breanna Stewart made her only basket of the game to put ⁠the United States up for good, helping the Americans escape with a 55-52 win over Italy in the…

Littler beats Humphries to win Czech Open

Luke Littler overcomes defending champion Luke Humphries to claim the Czech Open title on the European Tour.

One final time, Dublin sounded off for Katie Taylor

With the pressure of Ireland's appreciation heavy on her, Katie Taylor cemented her legacy in her final bout.

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

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

The moment Littler saw off Humphries to claim Czech Darts Open

Luke Littler claims the Czech Darts Open win over Luke Humphries.

Phil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans

Schiller reportedly had reservations about new CEO John Ternus' goal of bringing in more recurring revenue from the App Store.

Papers: Ex Man-Utd winger Sancho set for stunning Borussia Dortmund return

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

Ferrari's vintage disasterclass paves way for Antonelli to take home Italian GP win

Ferrari couldn't get out of its own way at Monza, and the Italian team's Italian GP was over after just three laps.

When Man City call you don't say no - Ndiaye

New £60m Manchester City signing Iliman Ndiaye says playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.

'I'm back with a bang' - Littler topples Humphries to take glory in Prague

Luke Littler beat rival Luke Humphries to win on his return to the European Tour at the Czech Darts Open in Prague.

European football: Lamine Yamal’s double powers Barcelona to rout of Valencia

Gatti’s stoppage-time header rescues Juve against Milan Goalkeeper Koeman Jr scores two penalties in Eredivisie Lamine Yamal struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100% start in La Liga. The reigning champions moved three points clear at the top of La Liga after Jose Mourinho’s…

Alcaraz delivers statement win to reach US Open last eight

Carlos Alcaraz continues his return from long-term injury with a hugely impressive fourth-round win against Tommy Paul at the US Open.

Wild opening salvo against Chelsea hints at exciting times for Arsenal fans | Barney Ronay

The home side’s response to Chelsea’s early goal was to play breathless attacking football We’re back, baby. So, so back.

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

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

Follow live: Team USA's offense struggling in tight matchup with Italy

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Chelsea plot early move for Scott - Monday's gossip

Chelsea plot early move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, Chelsea winger Pedro Neto attracts interest, and Manchester United and Newcastle United inquire about Christopher Nkunku.

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

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

Can Pete Golding get Ole Miss out from Lane Kiffin's shadow?

With two playoff wins under his belt, Pete Golding is officially ready to kick off a new era at Ole Miss.

From Times Square to the Sphere: The new versions of Heisman campaigns

Ole Miss is trying some new places and tried-and-true plans to promote it's stars.

Authors push back as publishers and agents make claims on Anthropic settlement

Authors say publishers seem to be claiming more than their fair share of settlement payments.

Arsenal edge past Chelsea in vintage derby win

Arsenal came from behind to record a statement 2-1 win in a vintage London derby against Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday.

Antonelli comes from 19th to win home Italian GP

Kimi Antonelli dealt a seismic blow to George Russell's hopes of taking the world championship by passing his Mercedes teammate with just three laps remaining to win the Italian Grand Prix after he started 19th on the grid.

Infantino sticking to reelection bid amid backlash

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reiterated his desire to stand for re-election despite the continuing controversy surrounding his leadership.

No new striker, no worries - Havertz and Odegaard torment Chelsea

Nine points from three games, one goal conceded and big players stepping up - are Arsenal still ahead of the rest in the race for the Premier League title?

Lewis Hamilton rules out world title challenge after Italian Grand Prix setback

Briton finishes sixth after clash with teammate Leclerc Hamilton questions Ferrari chief Fred Vasseur’s strategy Lewis Hamilton has conceded the Formula One world ­championship this year is all but out of reach after a bruising Italian Grand Prix. ­Hamilton’s afternoon included a clash with his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc…

Woman Unknown review – postwar paranoia with some deliciously dastardly Du Maurier touches

Venice film festival A nanny becomes the new lady of a prosperous Copenhagen house as accused Nazi sympathisers are violently shamed in May el-Toukhy’s shrewd, painful portrait of survival Here is an elegantly appointed drama-thriller from May el-Toukhy, about sexual shame and political paranoia in postwar Denmark, with…

Another game, more dropped points: Are Man United still a work in progress?

Manchester United are just three games into the Premier League season, but they've already dropped points twice.

Chelsea are on the rise, but Arsenal remain kings of Premier League

Arsenal continue to overcome every obstacle they face in the Premier League -- including London rivals and title aspirants Chelsea.

GB&I make history with first Walker Cup since 2015

Great Britain and Ireland produce the biggest comeback in Walker Cup history to defeat the United States and lift the trophy for the first time since 2015.

'I'm only alive thanks to one man' - British driver rescued from car fire in China race

British racing driver Ollie Millroy says he is only alive thanks to a rival who pulled him from the burning wreckage of his car following a crash at the China GT.

'Just unheard of! - Antonelli's miracle win likened to 'walking on water'

On a Monza weekend that had already produced one implausible result in qualifying, Italy's new young star Kimi Antonelli delivered a second in Sunday's thrilling race to ensure its own prominent place in Formula 1's history books.

Antonelli 'walks over water' for win that will go down in F1 folklore

Kimi Antonelli delivered one of the great F1 drives to win the Italian Grand Prix and leave Mercedes' team-mate George Russell's title hopes almost a lost cause.

‘Exceptional performance’: Arteta hails fightback win and says best yet to come

Manager delighted by reaction to Chelsea’s opener Alonso says his side must be ‘tighter’ Mikel Arteta warned that Arsenal are capable of hitting even greater heights after the Premier League champions sent a statement to their title rivals by fighting back from a goal down to beat Chelsea on Sunday. Arteta’s side were under…

Sabalenka overcomes tricky Townsend test at US Open

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka emulates Serena Williams by overcoming Taylor Townsend to reach a sixth straight US Open quarter-final.

Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook vacation together in Italy, throw alley-oops to one another

Two of the greatest point guards ever chronicled their vacation in Italy with various posts on social media.

Antonelli takes stunning Monza win from 19th on grid

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes a breathtaking victory in an incident-packed Italian Grand Prix from 19th place on the grid.

Two right-backs in midfield - are Chelsea short despite £349m spent?

Chelsea ended Sunday's 2-1 defeat by champions Arsenal with two right-backs alongside each other in midfield - how did they get here?

Great Britain and Ireland claim historic win in Walker Cup thriller

Great Britain and Ireland won the Walker Cup for the first time since 2015 after a nerve-shredding late comeback saw them beat the USA by a 13½-12½ scoreline.

'All over the place' - Neville questions Chelsea defence after defeat

Gary Neville criticised Chelsea's "all over the place" back three in their Super Sunday defeat to Arsenal - but believes Xabi Alonso's side are capable of finshing second or third in the Premier League table.

Watch: Bundesliga highlights

Watch highlights from matchday two of the Bundesliga.

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

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

Florida revives 'gator bait' cheer 6 years after ban

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

After transfer worries, Everton have an unlikely new hero

Not even Ainsley Maitland-Niles could have imagined his Premier League return for Everton would have played out like it did.

Bitcoin’s faces a weird new macro reality as the Fed turns off the tap and Treasury opens the floodgates

Bitcoin's current rally started when the Treasury Department announced on Aug. 19 that, beginning Sept.

Woman laid to rest in coffin made from mushrooms in Australian first

The casket, grown from mycelium and hemp fibres, takes just 45 days to break down, enriching the soil in the process Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A woman has been buried in a coffin made from mushrooms in New South Wales in an eco-friendly…

Hearts 2-1 Dundee

Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Hearts and Dundee.

St Johnstone 2-1 Hibernian

Watch highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between St Johnstone and Hibernian.

Carrick's Man Utd missing spark as Konsa shines for Arsenal

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Carrick's Man Utd missing spark as Konsa shines for Arsenal”.

Last-gasp Maitland-Niles stunner rescues point for Everton

Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his return to English football by scoring a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as a resilient Everton came from behind twice to draw with Manchester United in the Premier League.

Champions Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea

Reigning champions Arsenal came from behind to beat big-spending Chelsea in a pulsating London derby at Emirates Stadium.

Nev fearful Man Utd's habit of conceding goals isn't going away

Gary Neville is fearful that Manchester United's habit of conceding goals isn't going away after they shipped two goals for the third game running at Everton.

Premier League VAR review: Should Forest's goal have stood vs. Spurs?

VAR often causes controversy, but how are decisions made? Our resident ref, Andy Davies, explains all.

‘No excuses’: Moyes says transfer troubles will not hurt Everton after United draw

Manager praises team’s resilience after late equaliser ‘Everyone has to find a way of making it work’ David Moyes praised Everton’s resilient response to a troubled week after his side twice came from behind to salvage a point against Manchester United through Ainsley Maitland-Niles’s long-range strike. The deadline-day…

Arsenal reacted in an amazing way - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is thrilled with his side's comeback victory against Chelsea at the Emirates.

Shaw double leads Man City to victory over Birmingham

Manchester City's defence of their Women's Super League title gets off to the perfect start with victory over newly promoted Birmingham City.

'There are no rules here' - Hamilton criticises Ferrari after Leclerc clash

Lewis Hamilton has accused Ferrari of having "no rules" after a clash with his team-mate Charles Leclerc during the Italian Grand Prix.

Chelsea defeat by Arsenal hurts - Alonso

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso reacts to their 2-1 defeat by rivals Arsenal in a thrilling London derby at the Emirates Stadium.

Women’s Super League: Shaw doubles up to give Manchester City winning start

Striker scores twice to sink Birmingham Arsenal, Palace, Spurs and Liverpool win Some things just feel inevitable. Some strikers just feel inevitable.

New contenders emerge on WSL return - but Man City start strong

The Women’s Super League returned this weekend and with it a host of new signings, improved squads and unexpected results.

Roger Goodell’s NFL reign to reach 24 years after new contract extension

NFL owners approve deal for league commissioner Revenues and team values have soared under leadership NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has agreed on a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 league season, ending on 31 March 2031. In a memo sent to NFL owners on Sunday, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft…

Prediction markets inch closer to the Supreme Court: State of Crypto

New Jersey petitioned for a writ of certiorari in Kalshi's case against it last week, finally throwing the ball to the high court.

Far too late for title fight priority - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says it is "far too late" for Ferrari to give him priority over team-mate Charles Leclerc in the championship fight.

Antonelli extraordinary as Gasly has superb weekend - driver ratings

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Italian Grand Prix.

INCREDIBLE SCENES! | GB & I claim first Walker Cup win since 2015 on final hole

Josh Hill claims the Walker Cup for Great Britain & Ireland for the first time since 2015 on the final hole.

How Bitmine could surpass its 5% Ethereum goal without buying more ETH

A two-year model needs about 74% reward retention with flat ETH supply, rising to 96.5% at 0.5% annual supply growth.

Manchester United’s front four show flashes but need more time to become fantastic | Will Unwin

Mbeumo’s goal was a moment of individual inspiration but Michael Carrick will want more from Fernandes, Cunha and Rashford Tunnel vision allowed Bryan Mbeumo seconds of focus, ignoring everyone in red around him, while those in blue provided a guard of honour. In a team game, it was an act of selfishness but sometimes they are…

Unlucky or unfair? Did Mercedes strategy cost Russell Monza win?

George Russell feels Mercedes were correct to split strategies despite losing out to Kimi Antonelli in a thrilling Italian Grand Prix.

Leclerc to undergo additional checks after vision issues following Monza crash

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Leclerc to undergo additional checks after vision issues following Monza crash”.

Ødegaard fires winner as Arsenal complete comeback win over Chelsea

The first heavyweight encounter of the Premier League season was previewed in some quarters as the immovable object versus the irresistible force. Arsenal do not give an inch.

Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea in thrilling derby

FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea.

A winning day for Francis-Henri Graffard!

Erdenali, Varandir and Daryz all made it a winning day for the top trainer at Parislongchamp on Arc Trials Day.

Odegaard and Saka star - player ratings for Arsenal v Chelsea

How Arsenal and Chelsea's players rated following their Premier League match.

What did we learn from opening weekend in WSL?

After an opening weekend that saw new contenders arrive on the scene and old ones flatter to deceive, Sky Sports analyses the key talking points from the opening fixtures of the 2026/27 Women's Super League.

Arsenal v Chelsea: Premier League – live

Minute-by-minute updates from the action at the Emirates Stadium Arsenal bank on continuity after window closes And now a third goal… There’s been a second goal at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Clickity click click click!

Minecraft cosplay and Oasis in Venice: photos of the weekend

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world

OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Is Shockingly Good at Almost Everything

Early testers spent OpenAI's launch weekend pushing Astra through 3D cities, playable games, Bach chorales and research papers.

Bitcoin ETF inflows fall 76% entering Labor Day break as only BlackRock and Fidelity attract fresh money

Seven funds posted positive flows Thursday, but only IBIT and FBTC did on Sept. 4, ahead of Monday's US exchange closure.

EU faces 300,000 factory job cuts as China ‘colonises’ supply chains, industry warns

Protest using 10 coffins to symbolise struggling manufacturing industry to take place in Brussels Job losses in EU manufacturing will rapidly increase unless Brussels stops the “colonisation” of industry by Chinese component manufacturers, a leading industry trade body has warned. Eurometal predicts 300,000 job losses in…

Travis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business

The Uber founder has said that Atoms will allow him to complete "unfinished business."

Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected

The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.

The Guardian view on Burnham’s devolution plans: power must be accompanied by scrutiny | Editorial

Vital accountability mechanisms have withered as English devolution has evolved. The government should take note Andy Burnham has criticised Britain’s “unaccountable state” that is at once too powerful and too distant from everyday life.

Cult of male genius holding female film-makers back, says Woman Unknown director

May el-Toukhy says we must end veneration of male directors that causes ‘structural problem’ for women The enduring cult of male genius is keeping down female film-makers, one of the only two female directors in the running for the top prize at this year’s Venice film festival has warned. “I’ve never ever read an article where…

TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla Cybercab hits the road — and a snag

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

XRP Gets Another Boost Through Ripple Deal With Florida Athletics

The multi-year deal will place the XRP logo on the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium starting this season, extending Ripple's push into college athletics.

Ukrainian police took down a crypto scam that stole up to $1 million a month

Investigators have identified 62 victims and say more than 46 Ukrainians took part in the alleged operation.

Aave crypto lending proposal would let emergency tools freeze markets – but not unfreeze them

The proposal would grant bounded emergency roles now, but the current Risk Steward release cannot invoke their one-way safety calls.

China prepares £40bn stimulus for financial sector amid fears over sluggish growth

Beijing wants banks and insurers to bolster investment in stock market as it helps to replenish cash reserves China will inject $54bn (£40bn) into its financial sector as Beijing attempts to shore up banks and insurers in the face of faltering economic growth. A host of financial institutions said they were due to receive…

Stablecoins Won't Scale Without Banks

With a growing number of institutions exploring stablecoins, the bottleneck is regulated infrastructure they can trust.

The $63 billion revolving door carrying the entire US Bitcoin ETF market

Bitcoin's best and newest large buyer has no face, no investment committee, and no public opinion about whether the price looks cheap. It appears near the end of the US trading day as an entry beside an ETF ticker, and on Aug.

Volcanic eruption halts flights at Jakarta and seven other Indonesian airports

Ash cloud from Anak Krakatau affects hundreds of flights and some school and fishing activities Indonesia halted operations at eight airports on Sunday, including from its main international hub, affecting hundreds of flights as a result of an ash cloud from the Anak Krakatau volcano. Saturday’s eruption, which produced lava…

Black-clad Dover vigilantes will return if police do not act, say campaigners

Far-right linked group able to mobilise at scale due to police ‘inaction’, says founder of Hope Not Hate The group of masked, black-clad vigilantes who blockaded roads in Dover could repeat the disruption unless police step up efforts to stop them, politicians and campaigners have said. Responsibility for the demonstration has…

Possible Love review – a tale of two couples is finely judged study of exploitation and friendship

Acclaimed Korean director Lee Chang-dong returns with an inspired account of an unhappy married couple befriended by a documentary maker and her wealthy husband Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong brings to Venice his first feature for eight years. It is a finely judged, beautifully acted and rather novelistic work, in which a…

Bad Bunny keeps breaking records: 7 Emmys for Super Bowl show

The Puerto Rican artist has picked up seven Emmy Awards for his Super Bowl LX show at the pre-gala, ahead of the main ceremony on 14 September in Los Angeles.

Embattled Fifa president Infantino declares intention to stand for re-election

Infantino is under pressure to resign after sell-off plan Uefa has led calls for president to quit The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, has reiterated his desire to stand for re-election next year despite the continuing controversy surrounding his leadership. Infantino refused to answer questions about his future when asked by…

Wim Wenders clarifies that he does not believe film-makers should stay out of politics

Director’s controversial comments earlier this year warned of films that ‘enter the field of politics’ The director Wim Wenders has clarified personal views on the relationship between cinema and politics that caused controversy earlier in the year, saying at the Venice film festival that he does not believe film-makers ought…

Better and Coinbase’s bitcoin-backed mortgages can reuse borrowers’ collateral

Better Mortgage can reuse the pledged bitcoin, and borrowers cannot recover their crypto until the main conventional mortgage is fully repaid or refinanced.

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.

No bailouts for Jaguar Land Rover amid reports of thousands of job cuts, says minister

Carmaker, which is battling Trump tariffs and Chinese competitors, faces talks with union leaders and government The government has signalled that it will not invest taxpayers’ money to limit job losses at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), after it emerged that the UK’s biggest carmaker is planning up to 4,000 redundancies . Before…

German startup sends first commercial rocket into space from Europe

Isar Aerospace plans rapid expansion amid race to capitalise on expanding satellite-launch market A German startup has launched the first commercial rocket to reach orbit from continental Europe, a milestone for Europe’s efforts to secure independent access to space. Isar Aerospace said on Sunday that it would rapidly ⁠expand…

Satoshi-era Bitcoin wakes after 16 years of dormancy as 600 BTC moves

Whale Alert identified 12 mining rewards totaling 600 BTC that moved after 16 years of dormancy, with the onchain tracking platform finding no connection to Satoshi Nakamoto.

This Crypto Project Just Funded 1,000 Student Loans Entirely On-Chain

The team behind Pencil Finance says the financing supported thousands of Southeast Asian students, but it did not disclose borrower costs, defaults, or investor returns.

Some Americans call us ‘Europoor’ - but there are seven ways we’re exceedingly rich | Emma Beddington

Our US friends may pity Europeans for our low salaries, high taxes and dependence on public transport – but they’re forgetting the really important stuff … I’m sorry to break this to you, but you may be “Europoor”. This is, apparently, what proud American patriots (the kind who describe themselves in those terms on their…

Uncanny and unappetizing: appetites spoil as AI images take over food menus

Consumers are increasingly encountering AI-generated images on food menus such as leathery meat and bread resembling reptile skin During a recent lunch break, Jill Sennett saw something so unappetizing she had to share it with her 26,000 X followers : Artificial intelligence-generated menu images from a Jamaican barbecue pop-up…

Iran warns of tougher response: Oil, gold and stocks to watch over the holiday weekend

Iran warns of tougher response: Oil, gold and stocks to watch over the holiday weekend Iran’s latest warning puts oil supplies and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz back in focus for traders. Crude oil is the most direct market to watch, followed by gold and stock-index futures.

Solana’s weekly ETF inflows fell 97% while CME funds became less net short

SOL ETFs stayed net positive in the week ending Sept. 4, while a separate Sept.

Kraken launches OpenAI and Anthropic pre-IPO perps

Kraken is offering OpenAI and Anthropic pre-IPO perpetual futures with up to 5x leverage, synthetic pricing and no equity ownership.

Trump issues new executive orders on beef sales to pacify American cattle ranchers

President Trump's latest executive orders allows ranchers to sell meat directly to consumers. Ranchers have been upset over Trump's plan to boost beef imports in a bid to lower prices.

Looking back on Ms., Gloria Steinem's feminist magazine that scared off advertisers

Gloria Steinem founded Ms. Magazine in 1971 as a national voice for the feminist movement.

Former State Department energy envoy on how the war in Iran is impacting gas prices

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to former State Department energy envoy David Goldwyn about how the war in Iran continues to affect gas and diesel prices.

King Lear review – Ian McDiarmid is a titanic, heartbreaking wonder

Crucible theatre, Sheffield The 82-year-old actor gives a performance of absolute authenticity and clarity as the erratic demagogue in a uniformly impressive production The word “nothing” is spoken four times in four lines in the opening scene of King Lear, among 30 uses across the play. This feels the key to Titus Halder’s…

Solana leads RWA networks with $348m monthly inflows

Solana attracted $348 million in 30-day RWA net flows as tokenized funds, Treasuries and equities expanded across the blockchain.

For the women on this Colorado softball team, play has no age limit

A women's softball team in Colorado boasts players with lots of experience: the youngest is 60 and the oldest is 92.

German company becomes first in Europe to launch fully commercial orbital rocket

"We achieved within a few years what had taken the European space industry decades before."

Farage says overseas donation row ‘looks bad’ but denies Reform broke law

Robert Jenrick says party has followed legal protocol ‘at all times’ as Met police consider launching investigation Nigel Farage has acknowledged the overseas donation row engulfing Reform UK “looks bad” for his party but denied it had ever taken foreign money in breach of electoral law. The Reform leader, who is battling to…

Tether-backed Orionx closes over $7m custody gap

Tether-backed Orionx is closing after an audit found a $7 million custody gap, prompting suspended withdrawals and a criminal complaint.

Bitwise HYPE ETF adds $10.5m after four-day pause

Arkham says Bitwise-linked BHYP wallets bought $10.5 million in HYPE, bringing their tracked purchases since launch to $166.3 million.

Inside the 15-minute trading pulse that moves $14 billion in Bitcoin perpetual futures

At 14:59:59 UTC, Bitcoin perpetual futures look like any other electronic market, with prices flickering and orders flowing from traders around the world. But when the clock turns to 15:00:00, the market instantly becomes busier: more trades go through, more money turns over, and prices cover more ground during the next ten…

‘I’m trying to figure out where I’m supposed to be’: singer Momo Boyd on making space for herself

The Infinity Song artist is embracing uncertainty as she launches her solo career, while challenging the assumptions placed on Black women in music “I’m trying to figure out where I’m supposed to be, but at the same time enjoying the fact that there’s nowhere I’m supposed to be.” This admission might seem like the beginning of…

Prediction markets have become America’s new national pastime | Dave Schilling

My parents’ generation may have been on to something when they railed against gambling. If only George Santos had listened If only George Santos and Bill Simmons had my parents, they wouldn’t be facing down a hailstorm of condemnation for circumventing the basic rules and regulations of dubious “prediction markets” and online…

Ninja Artisan electric pizza oven review: so good it might even convert the purists

Affordable, fast-heating and with a clever air fryer function, this versatile model is a winner for outdoor cooks who are willing to give up the traditional flame • The best pizza ovens – tested • Gozney Dome Gen 2 pizza oven review An electric pizza oven with no flame and no need to rotate the pizza may seem sacrilegious to…

Air conditioners are our best bet in the fight against extreme heat – whether we like it or not

Global AC demand will inevitably accelerate as the world continues to warm amid the climate crisis The greenest campaigners against climate change have long suffered from a crippling shortcoming: they too often frame the challenge as a problem of excess consumption. This motivates calls to “degrow” the economy and to curb the…

I’m a father of three who studies the impact of artificial intelligence: this is what parents need to know about AI

A Dr Seuss-style story written in seconds alerted me to the power – and perils – of the technology. But how can children embrace it without forgetting core skills?

Sunday Puzzle: SPA Day

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KHPR listener Momo Brennan of Honolulu, Hawai'i.

Bitcoin investor recovers $4.5m after 12-year wait

A British investor recovered 61 BTC worth about $4.5 million after proving ownership of funds linked to failed exchange Intersango.

French thriller Jupiter brings nuclear anxiety to red carpets of Venice

Director Alexandre Smia says film about Russia detonating nuclear warhead – and US refusing to respond – is not unrealistic Russia has detonated a nuclear warhead over the Black Sea to underline its desire to revenge an assassination attempt on the Russian president. Germany and Italy urge restraint.

Vitalik Buterin reveals Ethereum’s transaction redesign

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

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

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

Farmed salmon may not be as nutritious as it once was, new research suggests

The shift in the fish’s diet is having significant downstream impacts on the environment and climate.

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

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

Dollar stablecoins can weaken local currencies, BOK finds

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

Tether-backed Orionx to shut down after audit flags $7M custody gap

Tether-backed Orionx is permanently closing after an audit found more than $7 million in customer assets had moved to wallets outside its custody.

QUIZ: Ugh, I'll do it later. How much do you know about procrastination?

Learn a few surprising facts about procrastination — and helpful tools to overcome it — with this quiz. It's based on social scientist Itamar Shatz's new book, Solving Procrastination .

‘On the other side of pain there can be renewal’: Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso on reasons to hold on to hope

The bandleader, drummer, DJ and broadcaster is guest-editing this week’s Saturday magazine Culture features. In his editor’s letter, he shares why he’s optimistic for the future.

‘It leaves holes inside of you’: graphic novel aims to remember the history and horror of genocide

Dana Mashoian Walrath’s The Book of Genocides is an audacious and personal new look at genocides from Germany to Palestine The artist Dana Mashoian Walrath’s new book honours the Jewish victims of the Nazi Holocaust. But she also expects it to get her banned from Israel.

Councils in England and Wales accused of excessive fees to run outdoor classes

Report documents use of commercial licensing for free or donation-based exercise classes in parks and on beaches At 6am on the beach at Westgate-on-Sea in Kent, Angela Brier-Stephenson used to meet a small group of about 10 people for yoga. The class lasted 45 minutes and participants paid what they could.

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

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

Stablecoins could enter M1 or M2, Fed study says

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

Polymarket signs LeBron James for football campaign

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

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

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

Uniswap V4 leads tokenized stocks with $59M TVL

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

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

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

Hyperliquid burns $830K in HYPE near record high

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

Binance launches PONS and Hajimi perpetual futures

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

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

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

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

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

Ripple Swell adds former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan

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

CZ says YZi Labs’ crypto winter bets may outperform

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

The student loan scam looking to dupe already anxious students

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard Osman lets slip Celebrity Traitors season 2 launch date

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

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

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

Ministers plan to slash paperwork rules for small UK businesses

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

London Paddington fire causes rail chaos as Heathrow trains cancelled

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hikers rescued after using Google Gemini for planning

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

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

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

Police seize £200k Lamborghini under tightened antisocial driving laws

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cut the cameras: Flock surveillance cameras spur rare bipartisan backlash

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

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

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

Jaguar Land Rover confirms planned job cuts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Router Protocol to shut down, burn 303M ROUTE tokens

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

British actor Bill Nighy on season 3 of his 'Ill-Advised' podcast

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

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

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

Vesu oracle incident triggers $3M in liquidations

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

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

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

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

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

A Brazilian documentary taught me the healing power of music

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

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

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

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

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

Bitcoin OG activity doubles as 1,500 BTC moves

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

Poland upholds crypto bill veto as Zondacrypto scandal widens

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

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

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

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

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

Robinhood Chain daily fees hit record $6 million

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

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

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

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs draw $1.2B in weekly inflows

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Poland crypto bill blocked after third presidential veto

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robinhood Chain is two months old and already challenging Solana

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anthropic IPO marketing reportedly moves to mid-October

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

Connecticut DeFi warning follows resident’s $200K loss

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

France's literary season: a uniquely French phenomenon?

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

Autumn literary season: a uniquely French phenomenon?

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

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

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

UK subsidence claims surge after hottest summer on record

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki

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

Coinbase adds six tokenized stocks after $228M debut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Michael Saylor defends Americans’ right to promote Bitcoin

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

Malaysian Ringgit: BNM hawkish tilt supports MYR – Commerzbank

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

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

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

G7 Warns Quantum Threat Demands Action as Crypto Industry Weighs Fixes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Polymarket Launches Crypto Perpetual Futures With Up to 20x Leverage

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

Surprise nonfarm payrolls print sends Bitcoin back below 80K

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

Robinhood-AMC clash may speed US stock token rules

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chinese Yuan: Services PMI rebound keeps PBoC cautious – Commerzbank

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Malaysia: Hawkish pause keeps options open – DBS

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

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

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

Pineapple Financial puts $1B in mortgage records on Injective

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eurozone: Inflation above target into 2027 – Nordea

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bitcoin price could revisit $76K after failed breakout

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

Fed’s Hammack says policy is not restrictive enough

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

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

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

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

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

Gold falls as traders increase Fed hawkish bets after stellar NFP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What will Apple’s John Ternus era look like?

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

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

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

QuFi launches post-quantum verification platform with Bitcoin testnet proof

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

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

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

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

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

Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robinhood Chain suffers 14-minute network outage

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

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

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

Second complete map of a fruit fly brain completed

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

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

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

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

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

CLARITY Act loses key law enforcement opponent

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

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

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

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

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

Pendle launches on Robinhood Chain with sNET market

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

Create your best tracks yet with Lyria 3.5 in Gemini.

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

Google Translate rolls out new upgrades for iOS and Android.

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

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

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

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

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

Trump White House just tossed a grenade into international space relations

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

Polygon co-founder launches Nepal crypto relief drive

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

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

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

Brent: Questionable flows, fragile outlook – Commerzbank

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hungary: Inflation uptick complicates rate-cut path – ING

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

Bitcoin Slides as Blowout Jobs Report Revives Fed Hike Odds

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

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

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

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

Changing SNAP eligibility actually can change consumption habits.

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

U. S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swiss Franc loses ground upbeat US Nonfarm Payrolls

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

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

Cut through the noise with our round up of 60+ worthy Labor Day deals at brands including Caraway, Kiehl’s, Monos and Sony Wearing white before Labor Day weekend ends? A stylist’s simple tricks to remove stains from clothes

Canada: Gradual improvement outlook on labour market – RBC

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

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

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

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

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

United States: Solid jobs data support steady Fed – Commerzbank

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US Dollar: Jobs strength lifts hike odds – ING

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

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

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

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

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

Populism poses serious challenge to independent central banks, Bailey says

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

Revolut, OpenReserve get preliminary US bank approval with crypto plans

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

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

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

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

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

Gold: Central bank buying underpins prices – ING

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

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

A senator's letter confirms the U. S.

Euro slips against US Dollar as Nonfarm Payrolls crush expectations

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

Japanese Yen steadies against US Dollar after strong NFP report

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

UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Euro retreats against Pound Sterling as Eurozone Retail Sales disappoint

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

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

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

Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI): +0.1% in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Unemployment Rate: 4.1% in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Payroll Employment: +162,000(p) in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.10(p) in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Producer Price Index - Final Demand…

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

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

Morning Minute: Crypto Stages Major Rally on Rate Hopes

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

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

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

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

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

European Central Bank: Inflation-driven hike prospects – DBS

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

IMF Now Says Donations Funded El Salvador's Bitcoin Growth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Federal Reserve: Close call on further tightening – Commerzbank

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

Feds launch investigation into Tesla’s Cybercab deployment

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

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

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

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

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

Japanese Yen: Sharp rebound and Fed repricing – MUFG

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

investing Live European news wrap: Markets consolidate ahead of NFP

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

US Dollar: Short-term downside risks – ING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US diesel prices hit an all-time-high

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

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

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

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

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

Reform UK suspends two senior officials after undercover report on donations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Canadian Dollar: Data volatility guides Bank of Canada – Commerzbank

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eurozone retail sales fall in July as consumer spending softens

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

Philip R. Lane: Diversity at the European Central Bank

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the distribution of forecasts for the US NFP?

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

The price of diesel hits a record high

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

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

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

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs

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

Financial Results of Japan's Banks for Fiscal 2025

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Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms and reiterates Falklands claim

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

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

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

What are the main events for today?

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

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

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

The sameness problem behind those unappetizing AI-generated menus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'

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

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

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

Oura files to go public

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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