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Sat, 05 Sep 2026

How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?

The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026

Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says

Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

Longtime Fox News host Maria Bartiromo disputes reports of termination

Maria Bartiromo, the longtime host of Fox News and Fox Business programming, has disputed reports she was fired from the cable TV networks.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at the end of 2026

Engelbert oversaw a period of unprecedented growth for the WNBA, but has faced criticism from players over her leadership.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

Labor Day marks the start of 'fallcations' as wealthy travelers avoid summer crowds

Wealthy travelers are moving their typical summer getaways to autumn.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets

The president's remarks came as stronger-than-expected jobs figures added to growing expectations that rates could be increased.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

1986: Manchester's second-hand fashion mecca

Designer Jeff Banks visited Affleck’s Palace, an indoor emporium selling vintage clothing.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

Firmus Energy customers face price increase

Customers in the Ten Towns area will see a 8.98% increase and 12.5% for Greater Belfast.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers

Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

The wealth of the world's billionaires reached $15.1 trillion last year, per a new report

The global billionaire count hit a record of 3,795 people last year, with the biggest wealth gains for the richest of the rich, per a recent Altrata report.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

THC drinks could soon be harder to find as Congress delays hemp ban again

THC drinks are booming as an alcohol alternative, but a looming federal crackdown is squeezing makers, distributors and consumers.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

US diesel prices hit an all-time-high

Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says

Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

Mum says 'no fat left to trim' on household costs amid 42% rise in water bills

Water companies were given the green light to increase bills for customers earlier this month.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

Would you lie to get a birthday freebie?

We ask people in London if they would fib about their birthday to get a free treat from a shop or restaurant.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom

Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms working off Falklands

Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs

The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 by 2030.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'

Jobseekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Is India's internet boom running into an undersea problem?

At least 13 of India's 18 intercontinental cables come ashore within six kilometres of Mumbai's Versova beach.


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