Saturday · September 5, 2026 Vol. I · No. 247
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Rafaela (sore right quad) misses 3rd straight game; Durbin, Rutschman rest Is the Steam Deck still worth it in 2026? DeLauter out of Saturday's lineup, day to day with ailing wrist Ryan appears set to rejoin Twins' rotation after weekend series Taillon (right elbow inflammation) back on injured list Murphy says Crew 'built to win' in postseason despite lack of home run power Drone attack blamed on guerrillas kills at least three soldiers in Colombia Salahdine Parnasse stops Dan Hooker in the first round Rafaela (sore right quad) misses 3rd straight game; Durbin, Rutschman rest Is the Steam Deck still worth it in 2026? DeLauter out of Saturday's lineup, day to day with ailing wrist Ryan appears set to rejoin Twins' rotation after weekend series Taillon (right elbow inflammation) back on injured list Murphy says Crew 'built to win' in postseason despite lack of home run power Drone attack blamed on guerrillas kills at least three soldiers in Colombia Salahdine Parnasse stops Dan Hooker in the first round

Markets

Business / Finance · Markets

How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter

The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?

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Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start

The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.

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Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children?

The White House has hailed the project as giving new generations a stake in the American dream, but the scheme has its critics.

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'We've saved 34 tonnes of food and a carpet'

Two community groups say they have welcomed "record attendances" and given away many 'random items".

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Major car firms found not to have installed emissions-cheating devices

A High Court judge said some major car manufacturers did not install a device to cheat emissions testing.

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Should you be switching bank accounts?

Martin Lewis covers whether you should be switching bank accounts.

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EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram

Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".

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Passenger 'nearly sucked out of window mid-air' on Ryanair plane

Ryanair confirm a passenger was given medical treatment after an incident on a Malta Air flight, which is owned by Ryanair.

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EasyJet agrees in principle to rival £5.7bn takeover bid

The airline says a bid from US firm Apollo has trumped a previous potential takeover offer from Castlelake.

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Drivers urged to shop around amid 11p fuel gap

The RAC says motorists are missing out on savings because many are not using price comparison tools.

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Why has the price of fish and chips gone up?

One Dorset fish and chip shop says VAT, the war in Ukraine and energy prices are pushing up costs.

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Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans

People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using of enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.

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South Korean chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in US share sale

The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.

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Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener

A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.

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We saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers

The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.

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Interest rates may need to rise this year, says Bank of England economist

Chief economist at the Bank of England says slower growth and inflationary pressures mean rate rise needed

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Welfare cuts: What's been happening with Pip and universal credit?

The government commissioned a review into Pip last year after it was forced to water down planned cuts to benefits.

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How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?

As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?

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Life of Sizewell B extended by another 20 years

The power plant was due to reach the end of its life in 2035 but will now continue until 2055.

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Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortages if gas field not approved

Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages.

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Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring

The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

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I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money

The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.

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Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it

The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?

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Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds

Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.