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Iran Sets Sweeping New Demands To Reopen The Strait Of Hormuz After UAE Tanker Is Struck By A Missile

Iran demands U.S. concessions, including lifting sanctions and military withdrawal, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following a missile attack on a UAE oil tanker, escalating regional tensions.

Coinbase Shares Jump 4% As Weak Jobs Report Fuels Bitcoin Rally And Rate Cut Hopes Across Crypto Stocks
Coinbase shares rose 4.42% amid a broader crypto rally, driven by weak US jobs data that increased expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, boosting investor appetite for riskier assets.
Country Producer And Steel Guitarist Tommy Detamore Dies At 70, Sunny Sweeney Mourns Him In Texas
Tommy Detamore, renowned country and Americana producer and pedal steel guitarist, passed away at 70. His work shaped countless albums, leaving a lasting legacy in the music industry.
Is The Grammys Canceling Its New Asian Pop Category After Backlash? Here's What's True This Week So Far
BTS has announced a boycott of the 2027 Grammy Awards, protesting the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, which critics argue limits access to general-field awards. The Recording Academy defends the category.
Aussie Dad's Rare Woolworths Ooshie Gets Fake $100 Million EBay Bid, Then Vanishes In Australia
A Melbourne father listed a rare Woolworths collectible on eBay, sparking a bidding war that reached $100 million, only to find the winning bid was a joke, leaving him without a sale.

5 Things You Must Know About Jorge Messi, The Father And Longtime Agent Who Shaped Lionel Messi's Career

Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died at 68. His decisions were crucial in shaping Lionel's career, including the family's move to Barcelona for medical treatment.

(VIDEO) IPhone 18 Pro Keynote Expected September 9 As Apple Sticks To Its Longstanding September Pattern Again

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 Pro and possibly its first foldable iPhone on Sept. 9, following its historical scheduling patterns for fall keynotes.

Economy in Focus

Twenty One Capital Shares Rise 7% As Bitcoin Treasury Firm Rebuilds Under New CEO's Strategy
Twenty One Capital's stock rose 6.89% following a turbulent period marked by leadership changes and strategic shifts. The company aims to stabilise by diversifying beyond bitcoin accumulation.
Where Is Elon Musk Spending His Money In 2026? A Breakdown Of Tesla, SpaceX And Politics This Year So Far
Yelp Shares Jump 8% After Earnings Beat As AI-Driven Yelp Host Business Keeps Growing Fast

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(VIDEO) SpaceX And Tesla Confirm Texas Site For 'Terafab' AI Chip Complex With Intel, XAI As Demand Soars
SpaceX and Tesla, in partnership with Intel and xAI, confirm the site for Terafab, a massive AI chip manufacturing complex in Texas, aiming to address global chip supply constraints.
US Economy Unexpectedly Sheds 23,000 Jobs In July As Unemployment Rate Dips To 4.1%, Fed Bets Shift
The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, altering market expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, despite a slight drop in the unemployment rate to 4.1%.

OpenAI Developing $300-$400 Donut-Shaped Smart Speaker With Jony Ive For 2027 Launch, Report Says

OpenAI is developing a premium-priced, AI-driven smart speaker in collaboration with Jony Ive's design studio, aiming to enter the consumer hardware market dominated by Amazon and Google.

World

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $856 Million: Check Your Ticket Against Saturday Night's Winning Numbers Now

The Powerball jackpot reached $856 million, ranking among the largest in history. No winner has been confirmed yet, but smaller prizes continue to be awarded across the country.