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Dow Jones hits record high as Iran talks boost market optimism

Dow Jones hits record high as Iran talks boost market optimism

Wall Street equities rallied as news of potential talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz caused oil prices and Treasury yields to decline.

Business ·4 Aug 2026, 02:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
No new Iran negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials say

No new Iran negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials say

U.S. officials have clarified that no new negotiations with Iran are planned despite President Trump's claims, as Tehran denies direct talks are underway.

Business ·4 Aug 2026, 02:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Meta, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI to meet Trump officials about AI safety testing

Meta, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI to meet Trump officials about AI safety testing

Tech leaders from Meta, Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI are meeting with the White House to review a new voluntary AI safety-testing regime.

Business ·4 Aug 2026, 01:38 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Michigan reports first two deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak

Michigan reports first two deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak

Michigan health officials confirmed the first two U.S. deaths linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, intensifying scrutiny over supply-chain practices.

Business ·3 Aug 2026, 22:36 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Apple files legal challenge to UK government’s encrypted iCloud data demand

Apple files legal challenge to UK government’s encrypted iCloud data demand

Apple is challenging a UK technical capability notice at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal over government demands to decrypt user iCloud data.

Business ·3 Aug 2026, 20:35 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
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