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UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
A small UK gas power plant was shut down for four days in an Iran-linked cyber-attack last month, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in hundreds of smaller generators not required to meet baseline security standards until 2030.
BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP appoints Ian Tyler as permanent chair after months-long search following the controversial removal of his predecessor Albert Manifold earlier this year.
Traitors star burgled after sharing photos while on holiday
A Traitors contestant’s home in Cheshire was burgled while he posted holiday photos on social media, leading him to partner with Compare the Market on digital security awareness.
Stevie Wonder releases four unheard songs from Songs in the Key of Life sessions
Stevie Wonder has released four previously unheard songs from the 1976 Sessions in the Key of Life recording sessions as a new EP, marking the album’s 50th anniversary.
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eBay bans airbag sales as concerns about faulty or counterfeit parts rise
eBay has prohibited airbag and airbag component sales in the U.S., following safety concerns about counterfeit and faulty parts imported from China that have caused deaths and injuries since 2023.
Under Trump, NIH funding disruptions have evolved. Here’s what the numbers show
NIH funding delays have disrupted research despite stable total budgets, with grants now obligated roughly 42 days behind historical averages and renewals frequently delayed over 90 days.
The Education Dept. hasn’t been dismantled. It’s become more inefficient, staff say
The Trump administration’s effort to dismantle the Education Department and reduce bureaucracy has instead created inefficiencies and complexity, according to interviews with department staff members.
New Social Security bill would lower retirement age to 60 for some workers
Rep. Haley Stevens introduced legislation that would lower Social Security’s full retirement age to 60 for workers in physically demanding jobs like construction, nursing, and manufacturing.
Higher interest rates squeeze younger and lower-income households. ‘A rate hike is a blunt tool,’ says expert
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates this month and signaled potential further increases, disproportionately affecting younger and lower-income households already strained by inflation outpacing wage growth.
CrowdStrike jumps 11% on record second quarter as ‘Mythos moment’ drives AI cyber wave
CrowdStrike jumped over 11% after exceeding second-quarter estimates and raising full-year guidance, driven by heightened demand for AI security solutions.
J.B. Hunt stock plunges 13% after company warns third-quarter earnings will fall
J.B. Hunt shares dropped 13% after the company projected third-quarter earnings would decline 5% to 10%, citing higher recruiting and fuel costs.
Saudi Arabia Reportedly Restarts East-West Pipeline
Saudi Arabia restarted its East-West Pipeline days after a drone attack damaged it, with Brent crude dropping as the nation prepared to resume pumping 4 million barrels daily across the Red Sea.
Good News for S&P 500 Earnings: 86% of Companies Beat Expectations in 2026
A Bloomberg analysis found that 86% of S&P 500 companies exceeded analyst earnings expectations in 2026, driven partly by massive investment in artificial intelligence across the economy.
Soybeans Fading Back After Monday’s Rally
Soybean futures retreated 6 to 7 cents on Tuesday morning after a strong Monday rally that saw prices close 15 to 24 cents higher amid renewed market optimism over U.S.-China trade talks.
‘Crypto winter is over,’ analyst says as bitcoin tops $86,000: Chart of the Day
Bitcoin surged near $86,000 on Tuesday amid a multisession rally, with analysts declaring the end of crypto winter and pointing to strong momentum in digital assets.
‘Resident Evil movies? I’ve never seen one’: Weapons director Zach Cregger on resurrecting the beloved zombie franchise
Director Zach Cregger has completed a Resident Evil film as his third feature, following the critical success of Barbarian and Weapons, bringing his signature unpredictability to the established video game franchise.