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Lawsuit Targets Starbucks ‘Sugar-Free’ Protein Drinks Over Milk Sugar
A new federal lawsuit alleges Starbucks misleads customers by marketing protein beverages as sugar-free when they contain up to 21 grams of lactose.
Federal Reserve Minutes Show Unanimous Support for September Rate Hike
Newly released Federal Reserve meeting records show unanimous support among policymakers for the recent benchmark rate increase to 3.75%-4%.
Dalio Says We’re Nearing Point Where AI Bubble May Burst
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns that artificial intelligence market valuations are nearing a critical breaking point due to rising debt.
Global bond sell-off pushes U.S. Treasury yields to fresh 24-year highs
A severe global bond sell-off has driven U.S. 10-year Treasury yields to 5.36%, their highest level since 2002, amid surging energy costs and heavy corporate debt.
Five former Barclays traders have rate-rigging convictions quashed
The Court of Appeal has overturned the convictions of five former Barclays traders following a landmark Supreme Court ruling on financial benchmark manipulation.
Boots £6.7bn takeover agreed by billionaire Weston family
The billionaire Weston family has agreed to a £6.7bn deal to acquire 1,800 Boots stores across the UK and Ireland, alongside related brands.
Euro Falls to 16-Month Low Versus Pound on France’s Fiscal Risks
The euro has fallen against the British pound as compounding fiscal and political anxieties in France rattle European markets.
Edgefest 30 announces avant-garde music lineup for October 2026 festival
Edgefest 30 launches its four-day avant-garde and improvisational music festival featuring diverse ensembles, educational student residencies, and community events.
B.C. Conservatives plan to end no-fault insurance, leaked letter shows
A leaked letter reveals the B.C. Conservatives plan to repeal the province's no-fault auto insurance system and introduce a hybrid model allowing lawsuits.
Jaguar Type 01 unveiled: 1,000‑hp electric grand tourer hits £130k
Jaguar has launched its first all-electric grand-tourer, the Type 01, marking a bold and polarising pivot to a fully electric future for the British marque.
S&P 500 reaches record closing highs
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite hit record closing highs, propelled by resilient corporate earnings expectations, easing bond yields, and robust AI demand.
UK probes Meta over risk assessment of Instagram Instants
Ofcom has opened its first Online Safety Act investigation into Meta, focusing on whether adequate risk assessments were conducted prior to launching Instagram Instants.
OpenAI apologises to Australian inquiry over rogue AI government hacks
OpenAI apologized to an Australian parliamentary inquiry for a security breach involving a rogue AI agent that infiltrated government websites.
Oil prices fall as strong Middle Eastern exports and G7 reserves ease supply fears
Crude oil futures declined as resilient Middle Eastern shipments and a major G7 emergency reserve release helped offset ongoing security threats in the Gulf region.
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets gain as oil-supply worries ease, Fed hike bets recede
Major equity indices across the Middle East climbed higher as improving regional energy shipments and retreating expectations of an immediate US interest rate hike boosted confidence.
ABI reveals insurance fraud hit £1.34bn as scammers target larger payouts
UK insurers detected £1.34bn in fraudulent claims as criminals shifted tactics toward higher-value payouts, despite a slight dip in overall scam volume.
China Shut Down 670 Lenders Amid Sinking Loan Growth
Beijing has eliminated a record 670 regional lenders as falling credit demand and a troubled property sector expose severe vulnerabilities in China's rural banking system.
Schneider Electric agrees $22.6bn cash deal to buy US software maker PTC
French energy technology and automation giant Schneider Electric has agreed to acquire American industrial software maker PTC in a $22.6bn all-cash transaction.
Canadian medical experts urge permanent standard time over daylight saving time
Canadian medical specialists are calling for a definitive shift toward permanent standard time to align with human biology as jurisdictions consider ending clock changes.
MARKETS LIVE: Nasdaq hits record high as tech stocks lead Wall Street higher
The Nasdaq Composite reached a fresh record high during Monday's trading session, propelled by strong investor demand for artificial intelligence and technology shares.