The early-2000s money trend that’s still relevant today
If you live in America in 2026, and you’re not so wealthy as to be absolutely shielded from daily life, you’re probably aware that everything is really expensive now.
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Why does Apple keep banning Telegram, but never X?
For roughly an hour this week, Telegram vanished from Apple's App Store. Even during that blip, it was a stunning absence for such a major app: an avenue of communication for more than 1 billion users…
Iran Goes Looking for Love in Jordan
Tehran wants the Arab public to balk at the cost of allying with the United States.
Yemen's Houthis escalate deadly attacks on Saudi-backed troops
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
2026 is Gen Z’s breakout summer
If you’re Gen Z and it feels like something is different this summer, you’re not alone. I’ve spent my career documenting — and living — this generation’s coming of age through reporting, focus groups, and surveys.
More than 50 decomposing bodies found at Far South Side funeral home
An investigation was underway at a Far South Side funeral home after more than 50 decomposing bodies were found in the facility.
Solar stocks shine after Trump extends China tariffs to polysilicon products
Solar stocks rose in premarket trading President Donald Trump announced fresh import restrictions on polysilicon products.
Trump’s imaginary Red Scare
Democratic socialists keep winning primary elections, and Democratic voters are trending in the same direction: Recent polling suggests that a third of Democrats and Democratic-leaning adults now…
Trying to explain One Night Only’s tech-enforced sex dystopia
From the omnipresent One Night Only trailer, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the movie glosses over its terrifying and absurd premise - in otherwise normal modern New York, single people can only…
Ukraine’s Fleeting Turnaround
The chorus of optimism has quieted on several fronts, including Zelensky’s struggle with corruption and his relations with Trump.
My husband and I have a monthly money date, and it's the reason we haven't argued about finances in 10 years
My husband and I have a monthly money date to talk about expenses, investments, and things we want to save for. We don't argue about money.
The $10 trillion reason to rethink your RTO strategy
Low employee engagement is a widespread problem that is having a profound and costly impact on workplaces. According to Gallup , the analytics and advisory company, low engagement resulted in…
House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare
The post House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare appeared first on ProPublica .
With AI, we’re all the sorcerer’s apprentice
Hello again and welcome back to Fast Company ’s Plugged In. On August 4, the U.K.’s AI Security Institute (AISI) issued a report on the disturbing behavior it had detected while testing two of the…
OpenAI wants to be the underdog against Apple. That won’t be easy
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence pioneer, is trying on a new public image: the scrappy underdog David defending itself from Apple’s creaky Goliath. It’s an understandable strategy, but making that image stick won’t be easy. The root of the dispute is OpenAI’s plan to develop its own AI-centric devices.
PwC's US CEO thought fewer emails were better. Then he heard from employees.
PwC's Paul Griggs said he received feedback from employees who wanted to hear more about his decision-making process.
Are shorts in the office appropriate? Readers have largely told us 'no' — with some exceptions
Over 7,000 people have voted so far on Business Insider's LinkedIn poll — so far, a majority say shorts in the office are a no-no.
Boards are calling retired CEOs back as succession pipelines run dry
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Trump won't drop war, tariffs or monuments to save the GOP
Read the polls, watch economic indicators and talk to President Trump's inner circle in private, and the verdict on his second term seems clear: Even some longtime insiders fear he's trapped by a war…
Ratio vs. Simply Good: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Is Best?
Microplastics are in everything, especially your coffee. A new generation of plastic-free drip coffee brewers is trying to change this.
AI will get cheaper. Enterprise AI bills probably won’t
Enterprises can no longer assume that purchasing access to AI is equivalent to controlling its cost.
Exclusive: GOP plans socialism telethon at midterm convention
Republicans plan to use their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas next month to mount a sweeping, made-for-prime-time case that Democrats have become captive to their activist left, Axios has…
ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agency’s ‘best interests,’ policy says
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but…
Do you know what happened this week? Test your knowledge
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A Russian retail giant’s warehouse burns after Ukraine’s latest long-range drone attack
Ukrainian long-range drones hit a warehouse in the Ural Mountains belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer , more than 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) from the two countries’ border, local…
Current price of oil as of August 7, 2026
When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
Voters face uneven AI deepfake protections
Data: NCSL ; Map: Sara Wise/Axios Americans across the country could have very different experiences with AI deepfakes leading up to Election Day , thanks to a patchwork of state rules. Why it matters: AI-generated attack ads and campaign content are rampant leading up to the midterms as candidates across the political spectrum use the…
Meta ordered to pay an additional $567 million in public nuisance ruling
Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million in the second phase of New Mexico's landmark child safety case, bringing total charges to nearly $1 billion for being a "public nuisance." In a ruling published on Thursday, the Santa Fe district court found that Meta's platforms are a "significant contributing cause" of a teen mental […]
What Is the Trump Administration Doing With Foreign Aid Money?
The post What Is the Trump Administration Doing With Foreign Aid Money? appeared first on ProPublica .
Watch: Why Abortions Are on the Rise Since ‘Roe’ Was Overturned
The way people undergo abortions has changed. This video details five things to know.
Budget Battle Erupts in Nation’s Capital Over Opioid Settlement Money
Washington, D.C.’s 2027 fiscal-year blueprint reflects a debate playing out around the U.S.: whether opioid settlement money should be used to free up taxpayer dollars by paying for existing…
SK Hynix to invest $38 billion building new memory chip plants as demand soars
Memory prices have surged because of short supply and huge demand with investors watching closely for any changes to the supply-demand imbalance.
STAT+: He grew up near Boston, went to Harvard, and worked at MIT. Why did he found his startup in California?
Boston, with its rising costs, high taxes, and business climate, is losing ground to rivals across the country, sometimes even in biotech.
Volkswagen controlling families call for faster overhaul to fend off Chinese rivals
Volkswagen's top investor on Friday called on the auto giant to take immediate action to fend off intensifying competition from Chinese car brands.
- Volkswagen family shareholders demand faster overhaul to counter Chinese rivals.
- Porsche SE urges job cuts of up to 100,000 and cost reduction.
- Porsche SE holds 31.9% stake and 53.3% voting rights in Volkswagen.
Manchester City To Reject FC Barcelona Offer After Rodri Agrees Terms
Manchester City will reportedly reject the first offer from FC Barcelona for its midfielder Rodri according to sources in Catalonia.
Several dead in Thailand high school shooting after suspect kills grandparents
A student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing three teachers and three students and wounding 15 others, police said.
- Six deaths and numerous injuries in Debsirin Nonthaburi School shooting.
- 14-year-old shooter killed grandparents before attacking school.
- Gun used in attack belonged to shooter's grandfather.
Fred Richard Tops Danila Leykin In Night One At U.S. Championships
Fred Richard is one competition away from becoming the U.S. national champion. Richard won night one at the 2026 U.S. Championships in Phoenix, edging out rising star Danila Leykin by just 0.153.
Court orders Meta to pay an additional $567 million in New Mexico child safety case
A judge has ruled that Meta is a public nuisance and has to pay fine that will go towards funding state programs.
Dyson Promo Codes: 25% Off in August 2026
Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.
HP Coupon Codes and Deals August 2026
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
China's exports jump 23% in July, beating estimates; imports cool
China's exports rose more than expected in July, as global demand for high-tech components continues to absorb the country's manufactured goods.
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles ousted in Tennessee primary
His loss makes him the second Donald Trump-endorsed candidate to lose a primary this week.
Iran's chief negotiator accuses Trump of 'theater diplomacy' with Hormuz traffic near standstill
The conflict is broadening across the region, with Gulf energy infrastructure and key shipping chokepoints under renewed threat.
One of China’s Most Powerful AI Models Has Also Escaped Containment
Security researchers say that Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China, wandered off to the internet in an attempt to cheat on a test it was given.
SB19 On New Single ‘Lawless’ And Making Their Lollapalooza Debut
Following their Lollapalooza fest debut last week in Chicago, SB19 look back on one of the weekend's most talked about sets and dive into their latest single 'Lawless.'
Oil rises amid supply disruption fears following Iran's restrictive draft plan for the Strait of Hormuz
News of Iran's restrictive draft plan for the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices higher, renewing concerns over supply disruptions.
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Trump’s Economic Blame Game
The private sector can’t fully fix the problems that the Iran war has caused.