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US manufacturing activity hits more than four-year high; input prices elevated

US manufacturing activity hits more than four-year high; input prices elevated

U.S. manufacturing activity climbed to its highest level in more than four years in July, driven by robust order growth and a notable expansion in factory employment.

Business ·3 Aug 2026, 19:36 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Strategy Sells $102 Million Worth of Bitcoin

Strategy Sells $102 Million Worth of Bitcoin

Michael Saylor's Strategy has offloaded a portion of its bitcoin holdings to fund share buybacks and dividend obligations, retaining over 840,000 coins.

Business ·3 Aug 2026, 16:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read

FDA panel backs six experimental peptides, but compounding still barred

An FDA advisory committee has backed six of seven peptide therapies, leaving compounding pharmacies in a legal gray area as officials weigh next steps.

Business ·3 Aug 2026, 15:39 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
UK forecourts lose nearly £200k daily in fuel theft amid Iran war

UK forecourts lose nearly £200k daily in fuel theft amid Iran war

UK forecourts are losing nearly £200,000 daily in fuel theft as pump prices surge following the outbreak of the Iran oil crisis.

Business ·3 Aug 2026, 10:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
AA urges one‑hour conversion lesson for automatic licence holders

AA urges one‑hour conversion lesson for automatic licence holders

The AA has proposed a one-hour conversion lesson for automatic licence holders to help combat long driving test waiting times across the UK.

Business ·3 Aug 2026, 09:43 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Business Council Alberta calls for immediate federal action to end WestJet disruption

Business Council Alberta calls for immediate federal action to end WestJet disruption

The Business Council Alberta is pressing federal authorities to use emergency powers to end a flight attendant strike that has grounded hundreds of WestJet flights.

Business ·3 Aug 2026, 02:13 ·Maeve Turner 6 min read
At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims

At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims

At least five survivors of sexual abuse linked to former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed have been officially confirmed as human-trafficking victims by the Home Office.

Business ·3 Aug 2026, 02:10 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US, Japan took joint action to shore up yen: Reports

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.

Business ·2 Aug 2026, 23:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Marks and Spencer unveils revamped Pantheon store as blueprint for £700m growth strategy

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.

Business ·2 Aug 2026, 22:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 2, 2026

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.

Business ·2 Aug 2026, 19:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Slack mobile integration guide boosts Android workplace productivity

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.

Business ·2 Aug 2026, 18:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Honda India domestic car sales jump 48 percent in July

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.

Business ·2 Aug 2026, 14:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
WestJet flight attendants on strike as union, airline fail to come to terms

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.

Business ·2 Aug 2026, 13:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Capital One Says It Closed Trump Organization's Accounts After Anti-Money Laundering Probe

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.

Business ·2 Aug 2026, 03:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
SpaceXAI to remove temporary gas turbines at Mississippi data center by 2027

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.

Business ·1 Aug 2026, 18:34 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
WestJet cancels 81 flights ahead of looming flight‑attendant strike deadline

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.

Business ·1 Aug 2026, 16:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Lewis says he won’t run for office until the NDP is ‘ready’ for a general election

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.

Business ·1 Aug 2026, 13:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Indian auto sales surge in July with Tata and Hyundai hitting record volumes

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.

Business ·1 Aug 2026, 12:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh mulls cutting Fed meeting frequency

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.

Business ·1 Aug 2026, 06:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Microsoft shares jump 15% after AI‑boosted earnings beat expectations

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.

Business ·31 Jul 2026, 23:40 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read