Bond market rout raises long-term inflation fears
A sharp sell-off in global government bonds is exposing investor anxiety that the macroeconomic backdrop…
Live Updates: Iran war is “small potatoes” for U.S., Trump says
An Iranian government spokeswoman acknowledged Friday that the country is facing economic pressure and shortages, insisting that officials do not deny the difficulties confronting regular Iranians. Fatemeh Mohajerani, speaking at the opening of a 64-bed hospital in the western Ilam Province, said U.S. sanctions had impacted the implementation of infrastructure projects across the country. “The…
WBNA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at the end of 2026
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks to media during a press conference before the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game 2026 on July 25, 2026 at United Center in Chicago, IL. Melissa Tamez | National Basketball Association | Getty Images WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of 2026, the league announced on Friday. The decision…
Taylor Frankie Paul Says She Got Engaged on Her ‘Bachelorette’ Season
Taylor Frankie Paul revealed that she got engaged while filming her season of “The Bachelorette,” which was pulled from the air just days before premiere. Paul discussed the drama surrounding her shelved “Bachelorette” season in the upcoming Season 5 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Lives,” as seen in a clip from the show shared…
Trump tells Fed to slash rates or he’ll end trade with countries with U.S. surpluses
US President Donald Trump speaks during a Rose Garden Dinner at the White House in Washington, DC, on September 2, 2026. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Friday demanded that the Federal Reserve slash interest rates or else he will cut off trade with countries with which the U.S. maintains…
The NFL’s $230 Million Bust Is Now Its Bargain Reclamation Project
The Vikings are betting that former No. 1 draft pick Kyler Murray can be their starting quarterback. And there’s almost no downside: His previous team is footing most of the bill.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, buried underwear, more
Ten research teams were honored Thursday at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. Researchers who studied milk from cockroaches and analyzed soil health using underwear received Ig Nobel prizes celebrating unusual and imaginative contributions to science. The awards, organized by a digital…
Bond market rout raises long-term inflation fears
A sharp sell-off in global government bonds is exposing investor anxiety that the macroeconomic backdrop may be shifting toward persistently higher inflation, as governments struggle to rein in spending and sovereign debt. Pressure on yields is not just a factor of this year’s rise in government borrowing and higher energy prices. Investors highlight a pivot…
EU joins U.S. sanctions push as South Korea weighs Hormuz deployment
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a “fireside chat”, as finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries meet in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S., September 1, 2026. Sam Wolfe | Reuters The European Union has formally joined the U.S.-led sanctions campaign against Iran, while South Korea said it’s weighing a military role to…
Steve Ballmer and the Clippers Get the NBA’s Doomsday Hammer
The league delivers a devastating blow to Los Angeles’s B-side basketball franchise. The team insists it did nothing wrong.
Coles cuts ties with controversial CIA-linked data giant Palantir
September 4, 2026 — 11:17am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Coles will cut ties with Palantir, the controversial US data giant whose software underpins American deportation raids and battlefield targeting systems. The supermarket has confirmed its contract with the company…