Volkswagen Delays The ID. Buzz's Return To The U.S. Again Volkswagen delayed the electric van's return by another model year. Now it comes back as a 2028 model next year. InsideEVs · Sep 24
Macklemore Announces 'Free Palestine' Tour With All Proceeds Going To Palestinian Organisations Macklemore has announced European 'Free Palestine' concerts, beginning in Dublin, with proceeds supporting 12 Palestinian organisations, following his removal from Ed Sheeran's US tour. International Business Times UK · Sep 24
What counts as ‘Made in Europe’? France, Germany and Spain are divided France wants a strict EU preference, Germany would include trading partners, while Spain is proposing a compromise as Brussels seeks to counter Chinese competition. Euronews · Sep 24
From red carpet to flypast to banquet, Trump lays it on thick for Xi TOI correspondent from Washington: If diplomacy is the art of keeping a straight face, China’s leader Xi Jinping won hands down during the opening act on Thursday at Andrews Air Force Base where US President Donald Trump received him on a state visit. The Times of India · Sep 24
Crude Prices Surge as Risks to Middle East Crude Supplies Intensify November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is up +3.70 (+4.01%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is up +0.0553 (+1.66%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today, with gasoline posting a 4-month high. Crude prices are soaring today after Iran threatened to expand the war in... Barchart · Sep 24
What the U.S. Supreme Court’s pesticide ruling means for gardeners and farm workers In June, the United States Supreme Court ruled that state goverments’ duty-to-warn laws do not oblige chemical manufacturer Monsanto to disclose a cancer risk on its pesticide labels. Monsanto manufactures the well-known pesticide Roundup that has been the subject of thousands of lawsuits in the U.S. and Canada. The Conversation · Sep 24
Taylor Swift teases new music video starring Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson The track Patient Zero will be released on Friday, followed by the video’s premiere at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. Evening Standard · Sep 24
US reopens New Mexico livestock port after yearlong screwworm closure IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 24
3 Restaurant Stocks Near 52-Week Lows as Consumer Pressure Builds McDonald's, Dutch Bros, and Wingstop shares trade near 52-week lows as weak U.S. traffic, gas-price pressure on lower-income diners, and analyst downgrades weigh on the restaurant sector. MarketBeat · Sep 24
G20 needs a new approach to tackle the changing world order In December, the UK will take over the G20 presidency from the United States. The world is a remarkably different place since the UK last hosted the G20 in 2009. Back then, it led a collective response to the 2008 financial crash, mobilising more than US$1 trillion (£740 billion) to… The Conversation · Sep 24
Hispanic Heritage month 2026: Origin, date, events and how you can participate Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15 throughout the United States. This month commemorates the independence of several Latin American countries and recognizes their contributions to American society. The celebration evolved from a week-long event in 1968, initiated by Congressman George E. Brown. It was… The Economic Times · Sep 24
Senator criticizes ‘disrespectful’ Trump over USS Lincoln suicide attempts IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 24
In 1858, Gundlach Bundschu began a California wine legacy. 168 years later, pandemic fallout, heavy debt and a changing market have pushed the historic winery into bankruptcy Gundlach Bundschu Winery, founded in California in 1858, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The winery seeks to restructure over $37 million in debt amid significant market changes. Financial pressures arose from a 2020 acquisition and pandemic-related disruptions, impacting sales and tourism. Despite this filing, all operations, including vineyards… The Economic Times · Sep 24
Seth Meyers on Trump’s praise of Xi Jinping: ‘Not even Chinese citizens gush this much about Xi’ Late-night hosts discussed Donald Trump’s unusually lavish state reception for the visiting Chinese leader The Guardian - US · Sep 24
The Economic Times · Sep 24 US yields rise, 30-year bond yield hits highest since 2004 US Treasury yields are on the rise, driven by persistent bond market tensions and inflation worries. A surprising purchasing managers' report has intensified concerns over inflation, affecting overall market conditions. Additionally, escalating energy prices linked to the U.S.-Israeli conflict over Iran add to the bond market's challenges. Investors remain alert…
Barchart · Sep 24 Stocks Retreat as Bond Yields Climb on Inflation Risks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.41% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.68%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are down -0.48%, and December E-mini...
Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 24 Fast-Food Prices Changed at Thousands of Restaurants This Week — Here’s What Got More Expensive If your usual fast-food order seems a little more expensive lately, you are not imagining that restaurant prices are still moving higher. The latest federal data shows that food-away-from-home prices increased again in August, while restaurant menu prices also continued to climb. That does not mean every McDonald’s, Burger King,…
Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 24 The Previous Owner Left a Safe Behind: Who Legally Owns What’s Inside — and the Step That Can Cost You It Buying a home sometimes comes with surprises the inspection never mentioned, including an old safe tucked into a closet, basement wall, or garage. Finding a safe left by previous owner can immediately raise an exciting question: If the house is now yours, is everything inside yours too? The answer is…
The Economic Times · Sep 24 Canada has prepared for the unthinkable: A military attack by the US Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently suggested that the possibility of a US military attack is minimal. He emphasized responsibility in assessing extreme and improbable risks while preparing for them. Carney's remarks indicate a growing mistrust in the US and a shift in Canadian defense strategy. Canada seeks to diversify…
France 24 · Sep 24 Schism with rebel Catholic sect casts a pall over Pope Leo’s visit to France The Vatican’s recent excommunication of followers of a Catholic splinter sect, the Society of Saint Pius X, has revived a longstanding feud within the Roman Catholic Church ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s state visit to France. The ultra-conservative group has established an extensive network of schools and has attracted thousands…
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims Trump Executive Orders Were Just a Facade To Make MAGA Fanbase Happy Marjorie Taylor Greene alleged that Trump officials ranked policy priorities behind the scenes, but offered no evidence of the system as she questioned the push for the SAVE America Act.
The Economic Times · Sep 24 McDonald’s is spending $8.5 billion on changes: AI drive-thru, automated kitchens, new chicken menu, protein-packed meals and more McDonald’s is planning an $8.5 billion global overhaul over the next decade, bringing AI-powered ordering, more automation, smarter kitchens, new chicken items and protein-focused foods. The changes will also include restaurant upgrades, employee training and new ways to improve service, value and the overall customer experience.
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 ICE Detainee With Diabetes Complained of Missing Insulin, Food and Water Before Death in Custody Carlos Josué Marchena Marchena died after being found unresponsive at a Louisiana immigration detention facility. His family alleged missed insulin, meals and water, while ICE said he received proper medical care.
Roll Call · Sep 24 Amid surreal scenes, Trump flashes force and ‘friendship’ with China’s Xi President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walked slowly Thursday into the White House Rose Garden to review U.S. military troops, a stride that matched the pace of talks on pressing issues and highlighted underlying tensions between the two rivals. As the heads of the world’s largest economies stood…
The Independent UK · Sep 24 The Latest: Trump hails ‘truly great friendship’ with China’s Xi Jinping as summit begins Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have no shortage of difficult issues to cover when they sit down for talks at the White House