What Set Off the Rise in Interest Rates? Mainly, the Iran War.

New York Times - Sep 18, 2026

The Federal Reserve is trying to catch up with the leap in bond rates as the Middle East conflict unnerves world markets.

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Amodei, Anthropic’s Leader, Exposed A.I.’s Dangers. It’s Time to Act.

Times columnist Kevin Roose sees reasons for optimism — and worry — as the world wakes up to what Silicon Valley has been talking about for years.

Dragon Deborah opens with a terrible negotiation tactic

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Dragon Deborah opens with a terrible negotiation tactic

Deborah Meaden makes a bold opening move in response to a pitch.

'Insufficient funds' to pay Brewdog creditors after takeover deal

Sep 18, 2026

'Insufficient funds' to pay Brewdog creditors after takeover deal

Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT.

China Stockpiled Oil, and Now It Could Dominate the Energy Landscape

Sep 18, 2026

China Stockpiled Oil, and Now It Could Dominate the Energy Landscape

The war with Iran revealed just how much influence the world’s biggest oil importer has over prices and other countries’ supplies of jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.

British Steel plan lacks credibility, MPs say

Sep 18, 2026

British Steel plan lacks credibility, MPs say

A committee report says the government has not set out how British Steel will become profitable.

Native American Tribe Teams Up With Kalshi on New Prediction Market

Sep 18, 2026

Native American Tribe Teams Up With Kalshi on New Prediction Market

The Tunica-Biloxi of Louisiana plan to release a platform that uses infrastructure by Kalshi, the industry leader. Other tribes have taken aim at the company.

Economy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchange

Sep 18, 2026

Economy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchange

Dr Caoimhe Archibald posted on X about a new one-off electricity bill reduction, which Sir Chris Bryant reposted saying the UK government funded it.

We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how

Sep 18, 2026

We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how

The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp group

Sep 18, 2026

Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp group

Keeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal specific designer items.

Why Europe Really, Really Needs a Mild Winter

Sep 18, 2026

Why Europe Really, Really Needs a Mild Winter

The economy has been resilient despite higher prices stemming from the war in the Middle East, but that could change quickly if cold weather forces countries to tap depleted gas reserves.

The Working Class Face a ‘Class Ceiling’ in Elite Occupations

Sep 18, 2026

The Working Class Face a ‘Class Ceiling’ in Elite Occupations

Being female or a person of color has long been seen as a disadvantage in hiring and promotion. A new study of college professors shows that class may loom as large.

These European Cities Say They Have Too Many Tourists. Why Are Their Airports Expanding?

Sep 18, 2026

These European Cities Say They Have Too Many Tourists. Why Are Their Airports Expanding?

Airport expansions in places like Venice, Barcelona and the Spanish island of Mallorca can undermine local efforts to restrain overtourism, and can even enable more tourists to come.

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