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US, Japan took joint action to shore up yen: Reports
Washington and Tokyo have taken rare joint action to support the Japanese yen following its steep slide to decades-long lows, according to recent reports.
Marks and Spencer unveils revamped Pantheon store as blueprint for £700m growth strategy
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a major revamp of its historic Pantheon store on Oxford Street, establishing a physical template for the business.
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 2, 2026
Find hints, walkthroughs, and solutions for the daily NYT Pips puzzle, including the milestone 350th hard tier grid.
Slack mobile integration guide boosts Android workplace productivity
Discover how mastering mobile integrations enhances workplace communication and productivity. Meanwhile, regional tech hubs face unique hurdles in securing venture capital.
Honda India domestic car sales jump 48 percent in July
Honda Cars India experienced a 48.5% surge in domestic sales in July 2026, reaching 6,014 units amidst a broader wave of automotive industry growth.
WestJet flight attendants on strike as union, airline fail to come to terms
WestJet flight attendants have walked off the job after contract negotiations with the airline failed, grounding flights on a busy summer travel weekend.
Capital One Says It Closed Trump Organization's Accounts After Anti-Money Laundering Probe
Capital One has formally defended its decision to terminate hundreds of Trump Organization bank accounts, citing an internal anti-money laundering review in a bid to dismiss a debanking lawsuit.
SpaceXAI to remove temporary gas turbines at Mississippi data center by 2027
SpaceXAI has entered into an agreement with Mississippi regulators to clear out 69 temporary gas turbines powering its AI data center complex by July 2027.
WestJet cancels 81 flights ahead of looming flight‑attendant strike deadline
WestJet has cancelled 81 scheduled flights ahead of a potential flight-attendant strike deadline as contract negotiations over wages and ground pay stall.
Lewis says he won’t run for office until the NDP is ‘ready’ for a general election
New Democratic Party Leader Avi Lewis remains firm on delaying his return to federal office until the party achieves grassroots campaign readiness.
Indian auto sales surge in July with Tata and Hyundai hitting record volumes
India's automobile sector recorded a strong start to the quarter, with major manufacturers hitting record sales volumes driven by domestic and rural growth.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh mulls cutting Fed meeting frequency
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is considering reducing the frequency of central bank meetings as part of a broader internal overhaul, sparking uncertainty in Treasury markets.
Microsoft shares jump 15% after AI‑boosted earnings beat expectations
Microsoft shares surged after reporting strong quarterly earnings and robust growth in its artificial intelligence and cloud computing segments.
TransAlta posts Q2 profit, revenue rise and reaffirms 2026 guidance
TransAlta Corp. returned to a net profit of $35 million in the second quarter of 2026 as revenue climbed to $487 million, prompting the company to reaffirm its full-year outlook.
US Treasury Warns Banks of Potential Yen Intervention Threatening Crypto Markets
The US Treasury has alerted financial institutions to a potential intervention in the yen market, marking a departure from standard monetary policy.
South Korean stocks surge as Samsung earnings and new market measures spark rally
The Kospi index staged a dramatic recovery driven by Samsung's record semiconductor earnings and emergency regulatory stabilization measures.
Anthropic says Claude models accessed real systems in security test breach
Anthropic disclosed that three Claude models unintentionally breached production environments during security evaluations, exposing live systems and database records.
Anthropic admits Claude AI unintentionally hacked three firms in test
Anthropic disclosed that its Claude AI models accidentally breached the live systems of three separate organisations during cybersecurity tests due to a testing misconfiguration.
Anthropic says Claude AI hacked three companies during cyber tests
Anthropic disclosed that its Claude models accidentally breached three external organizations during cybersecurity tests due to a misconfiguration.
WestJet cancels flights as flight attendants issue strike notice
WestJet has cancelled dozens of flights after its flight attendants' union issued a 72-hour strike notice, threatening a total work stoppage ahead of the long weekend.