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English parents face court hearings over rising school absence rates

English parents face court hearings over rising school absence rates

English parents are facing magistrates' courts over rising school absence rates as local authorities crack down on persistent non-attendance following pandemic disruptions.

Business ·15 Aug 2026, 15:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Mastercard global payment outage resolved after system update

Mastercard global payment outage resolved after system update

A global Mastercard technical glitch halted digital wallets, Apple Pay, and tap-and-go transactions across Australia on Saturday, leaving shoppers stranded at registers before being resolved.

Business ·15 Aug 2026, 12:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Mahindra launches BE 6 Sporteq electric SUV with revised interior and new battery

Mahindra launches BE 6 Sporteq electric SUV with revised interior and new battery

Mahindra has expanded its electric vehicle lineup with the updated BE 6 SPORTEQ series, offering a new 70kWh battery option and interior revisions.

Business ·15 Aug 2026, 09:35 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Wall Street hits record high as tech earnings and falling oil prices lift US markets

Wall Street hits record high as tech earnings and falling oil prices lift US markets

Wall Street surged to record highs as strong corporate earnings from artificial intelligence firms and falling crude oil prices boosted major US equities.

Business ·15 Aug 2026, 01:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Stellantis delays Belvidere plant reopening and weighs Brampton sale

Stellantis delays Belvidere plant reopening and weighs Brampton sale

Stellantis is pushing back the production timeline for its Belvidere facility and considering a sale of the Brampton plant amid ongoing trade pressures.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 23:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Elizabeth Warren questions Trump administration over Taylor Farms outbreak response

Elizabeth Warren questions Trump administration over Taylor Farms outbreak response

Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned the administration regarding its handling of the Taylor Farms cyclospora outbreak and political donations.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 23:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Whole Foods recalls guacamole and salsa over salmonella fears

Whole Foods recalls guacamole and salsa over salmonella fears

Whole Foods Market has issued a recall notice on its freshly prepared salsa and guacamole products due to a salmonella warning linked to jalapeños.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 21:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US retail sales drop 0.6% in July amid cooling consumer spending momentum

US retail sales drop 0.6% in July amid cooling consumer spending momentum

US retail and food services sales fell 0.6% in July to $763.6 billion as households directed more income toward essentials, cooling from spring highs.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 15:41 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read

US to impose unprecedented economic isolation measures on Iran

Washington is preparing unprecedented economic isolation measures and an ongoing naval blockade against Iran following drone attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 13:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Andy Burnham visits Devon to consult small businesses on long-term growth plans

Andy Burnham visits Devon to consult small businesses on long-term growth plans

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has traveled to Devon to consult small businesses on long-term growth plans as his nationwide tour coincides with severe wildfire disruptions.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 12:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Ryanair passenger pulled back inside after engine parts shatter cabin window

Ryanair passenger pulled back inside after engine parts shatter cabin window

An engine failure on a flight shattered a cabin window and partially pulled a passenger outside, prompting intense scrutiny of maintenance practices.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 10:31 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Rightmove says UK home searches with air‑conditioning double amid heatwave

Rightmove says UK home searches with air‑conditioning double amid heatwave

Rightmove reports a 104% surge in UK home searches for air-conditioning during a major heatwave as climate-driven discomfort reshapes property priorities.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 08:42 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read

Milky Mist IPO GMP hits Rs20 premium, suggesting 15% listing gain

The grey-market premium for Milky Mist Dairy Food's public issue has climbed to Rs 20 per share, signaling potential 15% listing gains for investors.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 05:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Anthropic investors target $2 trillion valuation for October IPO

Anthropic investors target $2 trillion valuation for October IPO

Backers of Claude maker Anthropic are eyeing a $2 trillion valuation for an October public listing, potentially setting a new record for an AI firm.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 04:44 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Canadian families spend 42% of income on taxes, outpacing basic needs

Canadian families spend 42% of income on taxes, outpacing basic needs

The average Canadian household now allocates 41.9 per cent of its cash income to taxes, surpassing the 36 per cent spent on food, shelter, and clothing combined.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 03:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Safford Police Respond to Landfill Theft, Missing Person and AI Harassment

Safford Police Respond to Landfill Theft, Missing Person and AI Harassment

The Safford Police Department logged 24 incidents in a 24-hour window, ranging from a landfill theft and missing-person report to an AI harassment complaint.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 02:44 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
S&P 500 notches record-high close as rate-hike worries ease

S&P 500 notches record-high close as rate-hike worries ease

Wall Street reached a milestone as the S&P 500 notched a record-high close, fueled by heavyweight tech stocks and easing inflation concerns.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 02:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of plane window after engine failure

Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of plane window after engine failure

An NTSB investigation confirms a terrifying Ryanair flight incident where engine shrapnel shattered a cabin window, pulling a passenger partially outside.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 01:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Frasers Group completes rescue takeover of Harvey Nichols

Frasers Group completes rescue takeover of Harvey Nichols

Frasers Group has rescued luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols out of administration, concluding a competitive auction and protecting over 1,000 jobs.

Business ·13 Aug 2026, 21:39 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Illinois Powerball winner claims $1.04 bn jackpot, can pick annuity or cash

Illinois Powerball winner claims $1.04 bn jackpot, can pick annuity or cash

A single ticket sold in Illinois won an estimated $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a dry spell that lasted through 44 consecutive drawings.

Business ·13 Aug 2026, 20:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read