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Creaking, smug … and a contender? Aaron Rodgers may yet get his Super Bowl farewell
Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-10 in Paris, improving to 5-2. Despite inconsistent play, Rodgers’ quarterback acumen and the team’s dominant defense raise questions about potential playoff contention.
England’s ODI struggles: How worried should Harry Brook’s side be after another unfathomable defeat?
England’s cricket team suffered successive defeats from dominant positions against Sri Lanka and Pakistan in a four-day span, raising questions about their ODI consistency despite earlier bilateral series wins.
High diesel prices may put ‘another squeeze’ on the consumer, economist says
Diesel prices have surged 68% since the Iran war began, threatening to increase consumer costs for groceries and goods through higher transportation expenses, economists warn.
Home heating oil prices are soaring — and users’ winter bills could rise 21%, federal outlook shows
Home heating oil prices are projected to surge 34% this winter, with average household bills rising approximately 21%, while natural gas and propane users may see relief, according to federal energy forecasts.
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Jon Ossoff, usually a head down senator, has found a formula to excite Democrats
Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia, a Democrat in a Trump-won state, has become a standout performer for his party through viral speeches and constituent services, defying expectations of a vulnerable race.
Tech companies and local officials are covering data center talks in NDAs
Tech companies and local officials are using nondisclosure agreements to shield data center negotiations from the public, raising concerns about transparency and democratic accountability in communities where projects are being developed.
Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon decades-old radiation safety rule
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is preparing to eliminate a fifty-year-old radiation safety standard known as ALARA to support nuclear energy expansion for artificial intelligence data centers under the Trump administration.
School districts face a back-to-school math problem: The high price of diesel
School districts nationwide face significant budget strain as diesel prices have surged nearly $2 per gallon compared to last year, affecting the 90% of U.S. school buses that run on the fuel.
Russia says it launched a ‘massive’ overnight strike on 9 Ukrainian cities
Russia conducted a massive overnight strike using missiles and drones against nine Ukrainian cities, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage as the conflict continues into its fifth year.
Soaring summer power bills spark protests — and even disconnections
High summer power bills in Oklahoma have sparked widespread protests and utility disconnections, with some residents facing bills exceeding $1,300 as heat waves intensify across the country.
Anthropic tells investors annualized revenue run rate climbed to $65 billion in July
Anthropic reported an annualized revenue run rate of $65 billion in July, representing sevenfold growth year-over-year, as the AI company prepares for an anticipated IPO filing.
Home Depot reaffirms guidance amid ‘frozen housing market conditions’
Home Depot beat earnings expectations and reaffirmed full-year guidance, citing market share gains despite what its CFO called ‘frozen housing market conditions’ limiting consumer spending.
Target says its turnaround is picking up steam, with help from a big tariff refund
Target posted stronger quarterly sales and raised full-year guidance, supported by a $752 million tariff refund boost. The retailer’s comparable sales exceeded Wall Street expectations as its turnaround strategy gains momentum.
Likely BMO swan song shows trucking credit strengthening
BMO’s transportation unit, being sold to Stonepeak, showed strengthening trucking credit conditions in third-quarter earnings, with provisions for credit losses hitting their lowest level since early 2023.
Nvidia stock is on a 7-day losing streak ahead of its big earnings report
Nvidia stock declined for seven consecutive trading days ahead of its earnings report, marking its longest losing streak since 2022, with the stock down approximately 7% during the period.
Visa and Mastercard stocks close at record highs in August 2026
Visa and Mastercard shares closed at record highs in August, with Visa rising 3.1% to $382.41, reflecting continued strength in U.S. consumer spending despite broader economic pressures.