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China demands answers after a man dies hours after entering ICE custody—the fifth Chinese national to die in U.S. immigration custody since 2025
At least 57 ICE detainees have died since Trump returned to office, a death rate that has alarmed public health experts.
Tiger Woods pleads no-contest to a reckless driving charge and loses his driver’s license for five years
Prosecutors reduced the DUI charge after toxicologists said Woods developed a “pharmacological” tolerance to pain pills and was thus not impaired
Iran fires on U.S. allies in Gulf after night of American strikes it claims killed four at a wedding
Brent crude climbed to around $95 a barrel as Iran attacked U.S. allies following a new round of American strikes.
Coinbase launches regulated crypto derivatives in Canada
Coinbase is offering eligible Canadian traders perpetual and dated futures with up to 10x leverage as major US trading platforms expand their crypto presence in Canada.
Top Pentagon AI Official Sold Millions in Perplexity Stock, Disclosures Show
Emil Michael's latest financial filings show a summer exit from Perplexity, months after a January sale of xAI stock that reportedly netted him up to $24 million.
Head’s up: The $1 coin showing the president’s face is officially on sale
The coin celebrates America’s 250th birthday, though federal law generally bars living presidents from appearing on U.S. currency.
‘What a fool I was’: Reported scams reach record high of $15.9 billion, and estimates reach upwards of $500 billion annually
According to former prosecutor and founder of nonprofit Operation Shamrock Erin West, "what happens after the scam might even be worse than the scam itself."
China builds ‘soft power’ with Egypt as Jinping cultivates relationships with Middle East allies
The Chinese president arrived in Egypt to present as a stabilizer in the region—and contrast itself with the United States.
Senators say scrapping specialized Army drone unit ignored the fact that ‘the character of warfare is changing’
Lawmakers say they are keen to understand the reasoning behind ordering the unit to stop specializing in drone warfare, and if it was based on Pentagon or Army orders.
Kraken parent Payward delays IPO to second quarter of 2027 at earliest
The crypto exchange operator, which confidentially filed for a U.S. listing last November, had already put its IPO plans on hold amid difficult market conditions.
The Trump Administration says more oil exited the Middle East this week than before the Iran war, but the data says otherwise
More oil is exiting the Middle East of late, but it's not close to pre-war levels, experts said.
Goldman Sachs, BofA Among 21 Banks Planning Joint Dollar Stablecoin Launch
The bank-led consortium wants a U.S. dollar token live by the first half of 2027, with a euro version queued up next.
Big tech is investing millions in data centers and saving a quick tax buck while doing it—leaving some states collecting revenue loss
36 out of the 50 states in the country employ tax incentives for data center development, allowing the projects to save on equipment costs.
'The Right Trade': Strategy CEO Has No Regrets Selling Bitcoin at $60K Before Buying Back Higher
Phong Le said Strategy’s cost of capital—not Bitcoin’s price—drove its decision to sell nearly 7,000 BTC before resuming purchases above $80,000.
New Jersey officials petition US Supreme Court over prediction markets
New Jersey’s Attorney General and gaming authorities filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the US Supreme Court over Kalshi offering sporting event contracts to residents.
‘Critical employees will begin to retire’: Trump’s new pay plan will deny most federal roles a raise, and it has workers warning of a retention crunch
“Such a large raise for Federal employees while most Americans still struggle with the consequences of the Biden Administration’s giant inflation spree is unacceptable,” Trump sai…
Wyoming adds Chainlink reserve verification to state-issued stable token
Wyoming is using Chainlink to bring near-real-time reserve verification onchain for FRNT as the oracle provider expands its footprint across tokenized financial markets.
Google defeats US justice department bid to force ad tech sale
Judge declines to make Google sell AdX in win for firm against US antitrust enforcers’ attempts to break up big techAlphabet’s Google escaped a breakup of its advertising technolo…
Is Bitcoin About to Flash Crash? What a 'Bart Simpson' Pattern Would Actually Take
Bitcoin traders are calling August's spike-and-fade a Bart Simpson hairline. Here's what separates an actual flash crash from an ordinary correction.
Burnham tries to calm bond market fears as sell-off threatens crucial first budget
Prime minister promises his government will make decisions ‘grounded in fiscal responsibility’Andy Burnham moved to calm volatile bond markets on Wednesday as surging borrowing co…
Southwest Lounges and a New Premium Card Are Coming in 2027
Southwest airport lounges are coming to Austin, Baltimore, Nashville and Honolulu, along with a new premium credit card. Here’s what travelers should know.
Here’s Why Chicken Is So Expensive Now
Your bankruptcy attorney will serve as your advocate and guide through what is a sometimes confusing process. Taking the time to contact a few lawyers and knowing what to look for…
One of MacKenzie Scott’s latest donations takes her HBCU giving to well over $1 billion
The billionaire philanthropist has a multi-year streak of transformative, no-strings-attached giving to historically Black colleges and universities.
American shoppers are so rattled by surging FDA recalls that 67% now avoid a whole food category after just one notice
From Salmonella in jalapeños to glass in fruit bars, August’s food recalls are changing how Americans shop.