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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.