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Crypto traders brace for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech
One analyst expects Warsh to take a tough line on inflation, but still sees the Fed holding off on rate hikes until at least after the November mid-term elections.
Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark
First robot-assisted outlet opens in Liverpool to take on Shein and supermarkets in clothing, shoes and homewares Business live – latest updatesThe owner of Zara is taking on Prim…
Ripple Prime expands into US equity derivatives with Delta One business
Institutional clients can access total return swaps across linked to US-listed equities, indexes and digital assets and cross-margin exposures.
5 Things to Know About the Samsung Galaxy Credit Card
The unlimited 3% cash back rate on Samsung Wallet purchases may be reason enough to get the Samsung Galaxy credit card.
‘You only get like two hours of alcohol or two hours of cigarettes a day’: Former Meta engineer on child safety settlement
Arturo Béjar, a former Meta engineering director, said the settlement is a “significant milestone,” but "it allows Meta to define harm."
5 Things to Know About the Credit One Golden Knights Card
The card’s annual fee, measly rewards and lack of benefits make it a 'duster' — even for die-hard Golden Knights fans.
AI-proof? Younger workers desert the digital world for traditional crafts
In a disrupted job market people are turning to heritage crafts such as bookbinding, metalwork and boatbuildingIt’s a bleak moment for young people entering the workforce for the …
The Apollo missions brought us rechargeable hearing-aid batteries and quakeproof buildings. The European defense industry is now looking for its own “NASA moment”
Defense spending is resurrecting an engineering and manufacturing base many believed had gone forever, with the U.K., France and Germany home to world-leading defense companies.
His state Democratic Party is still divided but Michigan’s El Sayed gets it, he says: ‘losing is hard’
El-Sayed, who would be the first Muslim senator, has denounced antisemitism while fiercely criticizing Israel for its military operations in Gaza.
What does the Meta settlement mean for the UK? Five things we learned
Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.
Dolly Parton loved her Tennessee county so much that her foundation cut its dropout rate to 6%
“If you and your buddy made it through high school, The Dollywood Foundation would give money to those high school graduates."
Nvidia CFO says about half of its data center business comes from customers beyond hyperscalers
Other customer segments are growing faster than the cloud giants that once dominated Nvidia's sales.
Meta will be happy with its $18bn US settlement – but the costs of child online safety will keep rising for big tech | Chris Stokel-Walker
This week’s settlement without liability was pragmatic, but it doesn’t change the inevitability of further lawsuits around the world Not many people would count paying $18bn they …
Bernie Sanders has a fix for ‘Social Security’s solvency for generations to come’: make the rich pay
“We’ve been at this six years, eight years. It’s incredible how long I’ve been at it,” outgoing Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said.
RFK told Congress he didn’t go to Samoa in 2019 to study measles vaccines — so why does his old letter mention it eight times?
The discrepancy could prompt congressional action, but legal experts consider that unlikely under the Republican-led Congress
Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, August 27: Lower
TL;DR: Mortgage rates are back to normal (for this week) after yesterday's spike.
The Business of Betting on Natural Disasters
Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi allow users to place bets on events like hurricanes and earthquakes, raising ethical and safety concerns.
One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review
Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
Bank of England set for new innovation mandate covering stablecoins
The UK plans to expand the Bank of England’s remit to support digital payments innovation, including stablecoins, while keeping financial stability first.
Hackers steal data from millions of airport customers
About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed, Manchester Airport Group says.
The Clarity Act will put Main Street banks at a disadvantage
The Blockchain Association’s Summer Mersinger dismisses the harm to community banks in defending the stablecoin rewards language in the Clarity Act, says community banker Nate Fra…
Extreme weather has cost California farmers over $800 million this year
Legacy farming practices depend on predictable weather patterns, but today's extreme weather requires effective, real-time interventions.
UK airports operator hit by cyber-attack and customer data accessed
Company that runs Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports says passenger safety is unaffectedBusiness live – latest updatesThree UK airports have been hit by a “cybersecur…
Morning Minute: Robinhood Chain Levels Up as Memes and RWAs Soar
The chain just put up its strongest day since mid-July, with $443 million in DEX volume and more than 3 million transactions.