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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.

BBC News - Top Stories - 29 minutes ago

CNBC Daily Open: Washington's house is divided over interest rates

On interest rates, Washington's house cannot even agree on which direction to take.

CNBC - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

As jurors deliberate the Lindsay Clancy case, here are key moments from the trial

PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have been struggling to agree on a verdict following a trial over whether she should be held criminally responsible for killing her three …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 6 hours ago

Lululemon cuts revenue forecast for second time in months as outlook deteriorates

Vancouver-based apparel maker cites ‘challenging dynamics’ that continue to drag on sales and profits

The Globe and Mail - Business - 8 hours ago

Rate hike could depend on inflation report

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Thursday that an inflation report next week will largely determine whether he supports an interest rate hike later this month or not.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

The week's best fixed and variable mortgage rates for Sept. 3

Variable and fixed mortgage rates could be heading in two different directions

The Globe and Mail - Business - 9 hours ago

Live -- Vance "extremely skeptical" U.S. strike hit Iran wedding party -- Iran responded to a warning from President Trump with claims of new strikes against U.S. forces in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.

Iran responded to a warning from President Trump with claims of new strikes against U.S. forces in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.

CBS News - World - 9 hours ago

Dow jumps over 600 points, Treasury yields and oil prices ease as Fed governor signals no rate hike

Stocks jumped Thursday while Treasury yields and oil prices dipped after a Fed governor signaled he wants to keep interest rates flat – lowering the odds of a rate hike this month.

New York Post - Business - 10 hours ago

Middle-class co-op on Billionaires' Row dodges 450% rent hike, appeals court rules

The ruling hands Carnegie House a rare win against the ultra-wealthy investors who own the dirt beneath it.

New York Post - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Irish bus and rail fare hikes of up to 35% are confirmed

It is envisaged fare hikes will take effect from January, says National Transport Authority

Irish Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Vance says Fed should lower interest rates: 'Would be nice to have some help'

Vice President J.D. Vance's remarks came less than two weeks before the Federal Open Market Committee is set to convene and decide whether to adjust rates.

CNBC - US News - 10 hours ago

Will Federal Reserve hike rates later this month? Waller muddies the outlook.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said last week at the Fed’s annual economic symposium that inflation hasn’t shown sufficient improvement and the central bank might have “more work to do."

Boston Globe - Politics - 11 hours ago

Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day 'Dollyfest' to celebrate her legacy

A two-day festival will be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027 to celebrate her legacy.

NBC News - Entertainment - 13 hours ago

Rising interest rates and floodwaters

IN the past week, we experienced two kinds of rising pressure: interest rates and floodwaters.

Manila Times - Business - 13 hours ago

Mortgage rates rise to 6.71%, hitting highest level in more than a year

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.71%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.66%.

Fox News - Business - 14 hours ago

Bank of England's top economist calls for 'prompt' interest rate hike

Huw Pill said it was a risk to leave interest rates unchanged while waiting for clearer signs of how the Iran war has affected UK inflation.

Evening Standard - Business - 14 hours ago

Artists sue AI-generated music company -- Jason Isbell, Guy Forsyth and other musicians filed a class action lawsuit against Suno, claiming the AI platform used their music to train its model without permission. Jo Ling Kent has more. -- Sep 2

Jason Isbell, Guy Forsyth and other musicians filed a class action lawsuit against Suno, claiming the AI platform used their music to train its model without permission. Jo Ling Kent has more.

CBS News - Entertainment - 15 hours ago

Nvidia to acquire Hugging Face in $12.9B deal to bolster AI strategy

Nvidia announced it will acquire AI developer platform Hugging Face for approximately $13 billion, deepening its push into the open-source AI ecosystem.

Fox News - Business - 16 hours ago

Fed Governor Waller indicates he will support holdings rates steady at next meeting

In remarks that seem to contrast with statements last week from Chairman Kevin Warsh, Waller expressed confidence in the current inflation trends.

CNBC - US News - 17 hours ago

Beyond 'Star Wars,' Lucas Museum celebrates the people's art

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened with ‘Star Wars’ but celebrates a much wider world of storytelling

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Cassandra Wilson, the celebrated Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies aged 70

Cassandra Wilson, known for her deep, moody and genre-bending contralto, was one of the most influential American jazz vocalists of the last 40 years. She redefined the boundaries of contemporary blues, jazz and folk.

Euronews - Entertainment - 20 hours ago

New Zealand to Cap Council Rates Rises to 2–4 Percent Amid Public Backlash

The move comes in response to widespread concern across the country over regular double-digit increases in council rates.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 day ago

Putin and Iran 'need each other desperately,' expert says, as Russia voices support for regime

Vladimir Putin declared full solidarity with Iran as an expert said both nations "need each other desperately" during the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate Yeshiva student's release in Elad amid draft dispute - Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Elad welcomed a yeshiva student released from military prison amid Israel's continuing dispute over Haredi conscription. 01/09/2026

Video. Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Elad welcomed a yeshiva student released from military prison amid Israel’s continuing dispute over Haredi conscription.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Trump celebrates as Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

Google Maps has also renamed the body of water for U.S. users

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

How Europe may accelerate space launches to meet growing satellite demand

The European Space Agency is expanding its space launch efforts through updated schedules for the Ariane 6 and Vega-C rockets in the coming years to meet growing demand and keep pace with rising...

International The News - Technology - 1 day ago

Milford Corporate Center's first infrastructure phase nearly done

Infrastructure installation is proceeding at the Milford Corporate Center site, and the city is beginning to court buyers for its 27 available lots.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Bank of Canada holds interest rates as Canada-US trade war escalates

The Bank of Canada has kept its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25 percent as policymakers weigh rising inflation against the economic impact of an escalating Canada-US trade war.Their decision on...

International The News - Business - 1 day ago

Israeli settlers 'hike' through my West Bank village. Next is the violent land grab

Organised groups now roam through Qira armed with rifles, renaming our shrines and surveying our fields as part of a process that ends in Palestinian dispossession

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 1 day ago

'Wildly underrated' period drama on Channel 4 'perfect' for fans of The Crown

Those searching for a series like The Crown with politics, betrayal, love, and thrill in spades, needn’t look any further than this ‘phenomenal’ series which has been dubbed a ‘masterpiece’.

WalesOnline - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Customers are losing their appetites over disturbing AI-generated menus

The confluence of lingering cost pressures and advancing technology appears to be translating into a boom in smaller businesses deploying AI-designed graphics and logos.

NBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

Modest pay hikes next year could leave some workers lagging inflation -- Employers are likely to offer limited salary increases in 2027 amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a survey of 1,000 businesses.

Employers are likely to offer limited salary increases in 2027 amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a survey of 1,000 businesses.

CBS News - Business - 2 days ago

Trump's FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon over Secret Ad Price Hikes

Donald Trump's FTC, joined by 22 states, sued Amazon on Monday, accusing the internet giant of secretly raising the minimum prices advertisers had to pay for ads.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Mud, flippers and snorkels: Wales celebrates 40 years of bog racing

Video. Competitors have plunged into a Welsh peat bog for the 40th World Bog Snorkelling Championships. The unusual event in Llanwrtyd Wells combines snorkels, flippers and doggy paddling, attracting participants and spectators to the rural town.

Euronews - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Euro zone inflation is back above 3%. Higher interest rates are likely to follow

The European Central Bank is seen hiking rates in September as the Iran war raises energy costs in the region.

CNBC - Business - 2 days ago

Wendell Berry: Celebrated author and environmentalist dies aged 92

Author-agrarian Wendell Berry, a Kentucky native who celebrated the farming world of his home state and warned of the excesses of industrial society, has died

Independent UK - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Consumers suffer as UK shop prices rise at fastest rate for two years

Prices for tech products also increased over the month as chip and memory shortages linked to the AI boom impacted the sector

Independent UK - Business - 2 days ago

'Danielle Smith and Scott Moe want the benefit of the sacrifices other Canadians are making in this war, but refuse to put two of our most strategic weapons on the frontline.' Letters to the editor for Sept. 1

In today’s letters to the editor: Venezuela; China; oil and potash; carbon pricing; AI data centres; Meta and online harms; what’s in a name?

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 2 days ago

politics -- Supreme Court Gives Trump Big Ballroom Win -- Nia Prater -- The divided Court ruled that work may continue, even though dissenting Chief Justice Roberts concluded that the project is "likely unlawful."

The divided Court ruled that work may continue, even though dissenting Chief Justice Roberts concluded that the project is “likely unlawful.”

New York Magazine - US News - 3 days ago

Scientists deliberately infect 6,000 American elms in hopes of rescuing them

In Vermont orchards, scientists are infecting young American elms with Dutch elm disease, hoping surviving trees will seed a more resilient generation for forests, rivers and backyards.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

'Grey Beard' hiker, 91, reclaims his record as oldest hiker to complete Appalachian Trail

“I didn’t rub the blood off, I just kept hiking," Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders said about falling 71 times.

New York Post - Weird - 3 days ago

Apple TV just raised its monthly bill, again — but they're not the only streamer to hike prices this year

Nearly every streaming service has seen a price increase this year alone.

New York Post - Technology - 3 days ago

How to make a proper hoagie -- Legend has it that Philadelphians have been living on hoagies since shipyard workers packed them for lunch during World War I. Liberty Kitchen executive chef Beau Neidhardt demonstrates for correspondent Susan Spencer how to construct a giant sandwich, Philadelphia-style. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.] -- Aug 30

Legend has it that Philadelphians have been living on hoagies since shipyard workers packed them for lunch during World War I. Liberty Kitchen executive chef Beau Neidhardt demonstrates for correspondent Susan Spencer how to construct a giant sandwich, Philadelphia-style. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]

CBS News - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Music Publishers Sue Anthropic, Claim The Company Pirated Copyrighted Material To Train AI Models

The lawsuit is similar to, and specifically references, another copyright case that Anthropic previously settled for $1.5 billion in August 2025.

International Business Times - Technology - 3 days ago

SDF leader now al-Sharaa's adviser as Syria's Kurdish force disbands - The appointment came days after Abdi declared the Kurdish-led force dissolved and integrated into the Syrian army, ending a decade of independent existence in a move Washington called "genuine integration". 28/08/2026

The appointment came days after Abdi declared the Kurdish-led force dissolved and integrated into the Syrian army, ending a decade of independent existence in a move Washington called "genuine integration".

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Cambodia shuts 700 cyberscam locations in past year, government says - The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said last year that hundreds of industrial-scale scam centres across Asia generate just under €35 billion in annual profits. 28/08/2026

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said last year that hundreds of industrial-scale scam centres across Asia generate just under €35 billion in annual profits.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

A rare cancer stalks children in this wealthy O.C. suburb. Parents desperate to unlock mystery

Members of the Orange County community tallied at least six cases of Ewing sarcoma diagnosed among children and young adults between 2013 and 2024.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 4 days ago

Venezuela says Trump's historic oil deal targets 1.5M barrels per day, could generate $200B

Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez says the 25-year oil deal with President Donald Trump targets 1.5 million barrels per day across 17 strategic oilfields initially.

Fox News - Business - 4 days ago

Video - Grand Theft Auto 6 leak generates massive hype, and backlash - August 29

Rockstar Games' long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to generate billions in sales, but a backlash is brewing after part of the game was leaked in protest against the company's decision to only release digital copies.

CBC News - Entertainment - 5 days ago

WATCH: Dem. Rep. Grijalva Worried Social Media Won't Remove 'Inaccurate' Information 'About Voting or Candidates': 'That's very scary'

Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) said none of the social media platforms have committed to removing "inaccurate" information "about voting or candidates," calling that "very scary."

Breitbart - Technology - 5 days ago

More U.S. rate hikes possible with inflation still elevated, Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh says -- Christopher Rugaber -- News -- - -- Business

U.S. Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the country's central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down.

CBC News - Business - 5 days ago

GOP Rep. Rulli: 'The CCP Has Infiltrated Ohio with Propaganda Against' $500B Data Center

Friday, on Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria," Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH) discussed the opposition to an OpenAI and NVIDIA $500 billion data center in Ohio. | Clips

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

Stocks rise as Fed chairman fuels US rate-hike bets

In London, defence stocks were among the worst performers in the FTSE 100 amid uncertainty over government spending.

Independent UK - Business - 6 days ago

US stocks rise with expectations for the Fed to hike rates to get inflation under control

Stocks are ticking higher Friday as expectations rise for the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates soon to get the nation’s high inflation under control.

One America News Network - Business - 6 days ago

5 THINGS TO KNOW IN VETERANS NEWS: 2027 DISABILITY PAY RATE INCREASE, NEW EPILEPSY TREATMENT, A COOKBOOK FROM A 90-YEAR-OLD VETERAN

The VA disability compensation rate increase is expected to be 3.7% or 3.8%, a 90-year-old veteran has a new cookbook and a new VA epilepsy treatment.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 6 days ago

'Period of uncertainty' as AI penetrates Irish economy, says Enterprise Minister

He made the comments after more than 214 million euro was invested in Irish AI companies in the first half of the year.

Evening Standard - Technology - 6 days ago

Six months on, Trump's Iran strategy is starting to pay off

The US has not won the war, but sustained pressure is weakening Tehran and giving Washington a stronger hand.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 6 days ago

U.S. regulators approve targeted pancreatic cancer drug shown to improve survival rates - News - Health - | August 26

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Revolution Medicines' targeted drug for adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer who have received prior treatment ‌or cannot receive combination chemotherapy.

CBC News - Health - 8 days ago

Why vaccination rates are falling in the U.S.

The bigger issue at hand may be that many Americans fall into a large, uncertain middle ground – neither firmly pro-vaccine nor staunchly opposed.

CNBC - Health - 9 days ago

It's 'Fat Marmot Week.' Please Celebrate Responsibly.

Fat Marmot Week — beginning Monday — is mostly just for fun, but it also has a serious side.

Huffington Post - Environment - 10 days ago

Is the US seeing a turning point in obesity rates?

Obesity rates climbed in the US for years, but now there are signs this could be changing. Use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has increased rapidly — are they helping?

Deutsche Welle - Health - 11 days ago

World's oldest person celebrates 117th birthday in UK - What is the secret to her longevity?

Ethel Caterham, who lives in Surrey, UK, was born in 1909 and celebrates her 117th birthday today. She inherited the title of Oldest Person in the World last year and is one of the oldest people to survive Covid-19.

Euronews - Entertainment - 13 days ago

Body found deliberately placed at bottom of ancient Scottish well

Such Iron Age burials in northern Scotland are usually rare, researchers say

Independent UK - Science - 15 days ago

Burnham accused of 'desperate' attempt to play up working class roots

Robert Harris tells The Independent’s editor-in-chief Geordie Greig that the Labour prime minister’s ‘desire to be liked’ risks making him look ‘facile and glib’

Independent UK - Entertainment - 16 days ago

'Something we dreamed of': Bangladesh celebrates historic cricket win

Dhaka: Former players and fans hailed Bangladesh s first ever Test win in Australia on Sunday as the country s biggest achievement in the five day gam...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 18 days ago

Princess Iman welcomes twin daughters as Jordanian royal family celebrates

ALBAWABA - Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and her husband, Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, have welcomed twin baby girls, bringing new joy to the Jordanian

Albawaba - Entertainment - 20 days ago

Taylor: Corporate franchise moneys moving from Delaware to Texas

Corporate franchise income has been 30% of the state of Delaware’s income for over 30 years.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 20 days ago

Ontario proposes data-centre framework, including higher electricity rate for large projects

Provincial plan includes encouraging developers to build their own power-generation facilities and imposing some building standards

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 21 days ago

Consumer prices rose 0.1% in July, as expected, putting the annual rate at 3.4%

The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.1% in July, with an annual rate of 3.4%.

CNBC - Business - 22 days ago

E-Rate program helps Lancaster County students and school districts, and it shouldn't be cut [editorial]

THE ISSUE: The Federal Communications Commission, under the leadership of Chairman Brendan Carr, is reviewing the federal E-Rate program, which offers internet service at discounted rates to public schools, including

Lancaster Online - Opinion - 29 days ago

Music industry launches AI-generated content labels

New York, USA: Several major music industry organizations on Friday unveiled a labeling system for content created with generative artificial intellig...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 month ago

German corporate bankruptcies hit 21-year high

Nearly 5,000 German companies went bankrupt in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Halle Institute for Economic Research

Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago

Corporate America Is Experiencing AI Sticker Shock

Many companies went all-in on using AI. Then they got the bill.

New York Magazine - Technology - 2 months ago

Why were Russian disinformation, government propaganda and AI-generated campaigning ineffective in Hungarian elections 2026?

In Hungary, AI fakes were more of an irritating factor, Russian disinformation did not reach the public, and EU regulations on transparency worked by forcing platforms to ban political ads.

Global Voices - Technology - 3 months ago

Trump's Iran Strategy Has Reached a Dead End – and China's Xi Knows It

The White House Hoped Sanctions and Military Pressure Would Force Tehran to Yield. Instead, Trump Heads Into Talks With Xi Jinping Short on Bargaining Chips and Dependent on Chinese Mediation

Haaretz - World - 3 months ago

Interest rate to be capped on some student loans

Those on plan 2 and 3 loans in England and Wales will have interest rates capped at 6% from September, the Treasury says.

Sky News - Business - 4 months ago

Australia's most decorated veteran charged with war crimes

A civil court previously found Roberts-Smith had likely killed non-combatants unlawfully, and Australia's highest court last year refused to hear his appeal.

Sky News - World - 4 months ago

Tehran has responded to attacks with speed and strategy - Iranians are bracing for a long war

Iran seems to have been waiting for this war for years. Its leadership is hydra-headed, programmed to replace itself. It has so far proven surprisingly capable of responding to attacks with speed and strategy despite its enemies' claims it has been decapitated.

Sky News - World - 5 months ago

US Fed confronts stagflation risk as Iran war triggers oil shock and clouds rate path -- 3 min read

Surging crude prices, slowing growth, and mixed jobs data leave the U.S. Federal Reserve balancing inflation risks against a weakening economy

First Post - Top Stories - 5 months ago

President Trump's Elaborate Secret Plan To Attack Iran

030226_trump_ww_plan_webPresident Donald Trump was at the center of an elaborate ploy to trick Iran's leaders into thinking that no attack was imminent. The day of deception began Friday as Trump left the White House for a rally in Texas.

Inside Edition - Politics - 6 months ago

President Trump Says He Will Release Files About Extraterrestrial Life

President Donald Trump said he is about to make major revelations on one of the biggest mysteries of modern times.

Inside Edition - Politics - 6 months ago

Foreign outbreaks, lower vaccination rates are troubling signs for California's coming flu season

Last year’s flu season was the worst California had seen in years — and state health officials warn this year could potentially be just as bad.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 10 months ago

Charlie Kirk Day: When It's Celebrated, What to Expect, and Is It a Federal Holiday?

Charlie Kirk Day 2025 commemorates the conservative leader's impact on faith and free speech through national observances and public gatherings.

International Business Times - US News - 10 months ago

The Texas Redistricting Fight Has Been the Testing Ground for the Trump Administration's Latest Legal Strategy

The administration has been testing a strategy of using the courts as leverage to force political outcomes. In Texas, the state’s leaders and conservative activists have been willing, if not eager, collaborators.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Fed holds interest rate steady as it waits to see impact of tariffs

Interest rates hold steady as the Fed studies the impact of economic tariffs.

Fox News - Business - 1 year ago

The Federal Reserve continues pause on interest rate cuts, expects two cuts later this year

The Fed didn’t cut interest rates in March, citing the stable economy and improving labor markets.

Fox News - Business - 1 year ago

How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State's Biggest Corporate Giveaways

Companies have saved $474 million since 2018, with most of the windfall going to Washington-based tech giant Microsoft. Lawmakers repeatedly expanded who qualifies, and they lowered the number of jobs expected in return.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago