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Dollar Rallies on Solid US Economic News and Soaring Crude Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.26% on Thursday. The dollar rallied on Thursday amid favorable US economic news. Weekly jobless claims rose less than expected, Q2 nonfarm productivity rose more than expected, and Q2 unit labor costs rose less than expected. Gains in the dollar accelerated on Thursday...

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Google Maps just got a major AI upgrade — these 7 Ask Maps prompts let you order food, find events and more

With Ask Maps' latest updates that allow you to perform several complex, multi-step tasks, it’s best to take advantage of them with these useful prompts.

Tom’s Guide

Ceuta and Western Sahara at heart of US-Morocco rapprochement

Since late July, the United States has been increasingly signalling a move to strengthen its ties with Morocco, both economically and diplomatically. In 2020, the US backed Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara in exchange for the country normalising relations with Israel. Now, Washington appears ready to support Morocco’s claims…

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Crude Prices Finish Sharply Higher on Doubts About Strait of Hormuz Reopening

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) closed up +2.07 (+2.75%) on Thursday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed up +0.0997 (+3.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Thursday amid uncertainty regarding a proposed plan by Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also, a...

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Nat-Gas Prices Tumble on a Larger-Than-Expected Storage Build

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) closed down -0.048 (-1.79%) on Thursday. Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 3.25-month nearest-futures low on Thursday and settled lower on a larger-than-expected storage build. The EIA reported that nat-gas inventories rose by +33 bcf in the week ended July 31, above expectations of +30...

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Hackers targeted US private equity, other firms including Blackstone, CME, data shows

The data shows the hackers devised websites aimed at stealing passwords from employees of private equity firms and companies including Blackstone, Bridgewater Associates, Apollo Global Management, Bain Capital, KKR, TPG, CME Group and Moody's, as well as a host of financial companies and other businesses. Internet company Google said in…

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Super El Niño 2026 is reshaping hurricane season. Here's what NOAA forecasts

NOAA predicts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026. A strong El Niño is expected to suppress storm development significantly this year. Forecasters anticipate fewer named storms and hurricanes than usual. However, coastal communities must remain prepared for potential storms. This outlook aligns with other meteorological predictions for the season.

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'USCIS makes mistakes': Immigration expert breaks down new H-1B, Green Card rule, calls its another step in dismantling legal immigration

The USCIS recently announced a major rule change that would affect many categories of visa and Green Card applicants. The agency said that when an applicant submits an application that is not complete, the agency asks for more documents, but now the officers will be empowered to deny the application.…

The Times of India

Global memory shortage forces top PC makers like HP and Asus to turn to CXMT chips — but what will Samsung and Micron think?

Three of the world's biggest PC makers now have qualified Chinese DRAM

TechRadar

Deadly drug-resistant fungus found in 27 states, experts warn

People who are already seriously ill, especially those using ventilators, feeding tubes or catheters, face the greatest risk of infection

The Independent UK

Will Gasoline Experience Seasonal Weakness over the Coming Months?

Gasoline is a seasonal fuel, with demand rising during spring and summer and falling during fall and winter. Drivers put more miles on cars during summer, and adverse weather conditions tend to curtail driving during winter. In August 2026, the gasoline futures market is shifting toward a lower demand environment,…

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Tax changes get tick of approval from ratings agency

Tax hikes on property investors will help keep budget pressures under control, ratings agency S&P Global says in a check-up of Australia's fiscal health.

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Palantir's Risk-Reward Ratio Is Not Attractive. Here's Why.

The high valuation of PLTR stock, competition concerns, and a potential threat to revenue all make shares unattractive.

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Mortgage rates hit highest level in over a year. Here's what it means for homebuyers in the US

US mortgage rates have climbed for five consecutive weeks, reaching a yearly high. This trend makes homeownership increasingly difficult for many American families. Higher borrowing costs are slowing down home sales across the United States. Meanwhile, 15-year fixed mortgage rates have slightly decreased for refinancers. Persistent high borrowing costs will…

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Dons call for Cambridge leaders to take blame for Jason Arday appointment

Exclusive: Academics call for inquiry, saying university must be held accountable for ‘grotesque racism unleashed’

Reason

Courts Say the Justice Department Is Shredding the 'Presumption of Regularity.' It Never Deserved Extra Trust.

Misconduct and misrepresentations by Justice Department lawyers have led some federal judges to question the traditional benefit of the doubt they give to the government.

The Independent UK

Trump wins bid to delay release of financial records in $10bn BBC defamation case

The US president’s legal team has secured an emergency suspension of a judge’s ruling that he must turn over documents sought by the broadcaster

The Conversation

How Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ expands the book and TV series for today

This article contains spoilers for the Netflix series ‘Little House on the Prairie’ and references to racist historical depictions of Indigenous people and African Americans.

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Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry, sources say

A proposed Iran-Oman deal for Strait of Hormuz control faces significant challenges. U.S. sanctions and restrictive insurance clauses impede workable payment mechanisms for transit. Iran seeks fees between five and seven percent of cargo value for passage. Oman discusses fees around three percent, while Washington opposes any charges. Shipping companies…

Latin Times

U.S. Suspends Avocado Inspections in Michoacán Over Threat to 'U.S. Interests'

Michoacán exported an average of $5 million worth of avocados to the United States each day during the second quarter of 2026, compared with $6.2 million per day during the first quarter.

The Economic Times

US Vice-President JD Vance says negotiations with Iran "going to be messy", "take some time"

US Vice-President JD Vance acknowledged the intricate nature of negotiations with Iran, emphasizing that they will require time to navigate. He highlighted that Washington plans to leverage military, economic, and diplomatic strategies towards achieving a positive result. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump noted significant advancements in the ongoing discussions, as Iranian…

The Guardian - US

Trump administration to pay German firm $1.22bn to cut offshore wind leases

Agreement with RWE is fifth deal Trump team has made with energy companies, offering payouts to give up projects

Benzinga

Trump Vs. Musk: President Says EV Drivers ‘Have a Disease’

The relationship between Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump has been mostly positive since their notorious spat last year. After all, the billionaire poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Trump’s 2024 campaign and remains a key supporter today.

The Independent UK

Mosquitoes are spreading dangerous dengue in US states. Here’s where to watch out

Both domestic cases and cases in travelers have been rising since the pandemic

The Independent UK

Trump makes his feelings clear about Pete Hegseth after ‘treasonous leakers’ rant over weapons stockpile

Lengthy Truth Social post about defense chief comes amid concerns that their war effort in Iran has emptied the cupboards of precision munitions

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