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Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market
E-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.
I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how
The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own.
Amazon isn’t giving up on Jeff Bezos’ drone deliveries dream—and after 13 years of turbulence, the momentum is finally shifting
The e-commerce giant announced it is expanding drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of this year, a sixfold increase from its current capabilities.
Bitcoin briefly hits $70,000 for the first time since June. Here is why
The largest crypto asset rose more than 7% on Wednesday after several catalysts sent crypto-related assets higher.
Bitcoin posts surprise rally as currency nears $70,000 for the first time since June
The U.S. Treasury’s bond-buyback announcement helped send Bitcoin up nearly 6% with one analyst saying a broader recovery may be afoot.
Bitcoin's Sharpest Rally in Five Months Flips Markets From Bearish to Coin Flip
Bitcoin's steepest daily gain since March caught traders off guard, and Myriad's pump-or-dump market swung from 70-30 odds to nearly even in a single day.
Google and the UK think changing flights paths could cut down on climate change
A 30-month, $6.76 million trial will nudge hundreds of flights off course over the Atlantic to test whether contrails can be engineered away.
Trump Says AI Could Be 'Bigger Than the Internet' as He Pushes Light-Touch Regulation
The president said the U.S. is far ahead of China in artificial intelligence and defended the rapid construction of data centers and power plants needed to fuel the industry.
Pentagon pushes ‘zero tolerance’ audit on foreign university partnerships that ‘compromise our national security’
Schools must complete a review and terminate arrangements deemed problematic—or face funding losses.
Does Scouting a Lower Gas Price Matter Much? Plus, More August Money Questions
The Nerds explore saving money on gas, the value of budgeting and the new trend of “loud budgeting.”
Geopolitical risk needs to move away from the ‘after-dinner speaker’: Eurasia Group and Rio Tinto’s Dominic Barton
Eurasia Group counselor Dominic Barton says corporate leaders can no longer treat geopolitics as a boardroom sideshow amid tariffs and new restrictions.
US gross national debt tops $40tn for first time
Rising costs of social safety-net programs, military and Trump’s tax cuts strain federal government budgetsThe US gross national debt pile has topped $40tn for the first time, th…
The new head of America’s top children’s hospital sees ‘the dawn of a new era’ for kid cancer treatment
St. Jude CEO Dr. Charles W. M. Roberts said he believes this is a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to achieve the dream of treating cancer in children.
Thousands of pounds of squid spilled on Rhode Island highway – video
The Rhode Island town of Narragansett was left with a very smelly cleanup over the weekend after thousands of squid spilled over the highway. The incident happened on Sunday morni…
Bitcoin.com integrates UAE-registered US dollar stablecoin into self-custodial wallet
The integration expands access to USDU, the UAE’s first central bank-registered US dollar stablecoin, as it builds distribution beyond institutional channels.
Trump threatens to bomb Oman, widening the war that crippled the global economy
The oil chokepoint is under fire from multiple directions as Trump pushes Oman for a tougher line on Iran shipping traffic.
‘Harvest their data and hide the truth from the public’: Four states seek billions from Meta over child safety practices
The suit looks to make fundamental changes to how Meta runs its social media platforms to better serve child privacy and safety.
National debt crosses $40 trillion and think tank warns: ‘The level of fiscal mismanagement is tragic
"To anyone who cares about America, about democracy and our future, in my view, this is already a crisis," Michael Peterson told Fortune.
Lindsay Clancy was ‘begging for help’ and feared drug dependence in weeks before her children died, ex-mother-in-law testifies
Susan Clancy told jurors her former daughter-in-law was "struggling" for months as the defense builds its postpartum psychosis case
A SpaceX rocket carved out a crater on the moon as long as a bowling lane with ‘butterfly wing’ streaks
It took six days before the crash scene came into view
Texas’ screwworm could be fatal for the unadopted dogs and cats in rescue shelters statewide
“It’s thrown a wrench into things, for small rescues as well as the bigger shelters,” said Mia Bendixsen of the Texas Humane Legislation Network.
A woman inspired by Luigi Mangione to try bombing Scott Bessent gets hit with 6 years in prison
Prosecutors sought more than 10 years for Riley English, who cited mental health struggles and fears about Trump-era policies toward trans people
Trump Calls on Congress to Pass 'Fair Version' of Clarity Act at White House Crypto Meeting
Trump touted his administration’s crypto policies and said regulators are working to bring Hyperliquid into the U.S. under a compliant framework.