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Is there a pending AI ‘debt bomb’ crisis? No. This isn’t Enron 2.0

Fears of a datacenter buildout debt crisis are exaggerated. The risks are different than in the past and they are recoverable

The Guardian - US · Aug 23

Disney Greed? Spousal Insurance Reportedly Axed in 'Extreme, Nothing-Else-Can-Work Solution' to Save Cash

Disney will stop covering some US employees' spouses on its medical insurance from next year, a cost-cutting move that experts warn is an 'extreme' step.

International Business Times UK · Aug 23

The House Needs a New Roof: Should You Replace It Before Selling?

A roof that has seen better days can turn a straightforward home sale into a negotiation circus. Before spending a small fortune on shingles, flashing, underlayment, and the inevitable “while we’re at it” repair, sellers need to decide whether a new roof will actually help the sale or simply make…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 23

What Does a “Comfortable Retirement” Actually Cost When the House Is Already Paid Off?

Paying off the mortgage before retirement sounds like crossing the biggest expense off your list, and it certainly can transform a household budget. But a...

Saving Advice · Aug 22

Canadian PM says country ‘at war’ with US on trade and fires back at Trump’s 50% tariffs with retaliatory measures

Carney said the equivalent dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs will focus on sectors such as dairy, steel, household appliances, farming equipment, electronics, and pulp and paper

The Independent UK · Aug 22

Can Carney keep up? Canada cancels trade talks with US - what's at stake

Canada and the United States were close to a trade deal this week. Then the negotiations collapsed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from the talks, saying Washington had “asked too much and offered too little”. Hours later, US President Donald Trump followed through with 50% tariffs on about…

The Times of India · Aug 22

‘The danger is really retaliation’: Canada and US teeter on trade war as talks collapse. Beer and cheese are among the goods facing 50% tariffs

A “body blow to North American competitiveness in this self-defeating trade saga.”

We Got This Covered · Aug 22

A trade war between Canada and the US deepens rupture in what had been a close and durable alliance

Canada and the US are heading towards a potential full-scale trade war after last-ditch tariff negotiations collapsed, marking a major break in their decades-old economic relationship.

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Back-to-back Amazon CPU scam delivers empty Ryzen 5 9600X boxes in 72 hours — $ 10,000-a-month business customer captures fraud on camera

A PC shop that spends over $10,000 a month on Amazon hardware says two AMD Ryzen 5 9600X orders arrived with the CPUs missing.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 22

Bitcoin surges 23% in 1 week to trade nearly $78K as liquidity hopes, ETF inflows boost crypto markets

Bitcoin surged nearly 23% in a week to around $78,000, while Ethereum and major altcoins also rallied. Strong crypto ETF inflows, softer US dollar expectations, Treasury buybacks and reduced Fed tightening hopes boosted sentiment. Analysts flagged improving institutional participation, though profit-taking and long-term holder selling remain key risks.

The Economic Times · Aug 22