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UK looking to give carmakers incentives to turn EVs into ‘power plants on wheels’
UK ministers are considering government incentives for carmakers to install vehicle-to-grid technology in electric vehicles, allowing cars to sell electricity back to power grids during peak demand periods.
Do people become less creative as they get older? Research makes surprising discovery
A new study finds adults outperform preschoolers on creative tasks but feel less confident and more anxious doing them, challenging assumptions about age and creativity.
Scholars Launch Review Into Jason Arday Appointment
An independent review into Cambridge’s appointment of late sociologist Jason Arday has been commissioned by the Committee for Academic Freedom, involving scholars from Harvard and University College London.
Alabama Sends $22M to Auburn to Create Civic Center
Auburn University will open a new Institute for Civic Leadership named after Gov. Kay Ivey, funded with $22 million in state support to focus on leadership and civic education.
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Trump officials float cut to capital gains tax on home sales. What it could mean for homeowners
Trump administration officials discussed potential tax breaks on capital gains from home sales ahead of midterm elections, though experts say such changes are unlikely to pass quickly and would primarily benefit wealthier homeowners.
‘We detected unusual activity’: the scam that uses AI to exploit your holiday photos
AI systems can accurately identify travel locations from holiday photos, enabling scammers to craft convincing fraudulent messages targeting travelers by referencing their specific destinations.
Student bank accounts: don’t be swayed by the freebies, freshers told
Financial experts caution university freshers to prioritize interest-free overdraft limits over promotional freebies when selecting student bank accounts, as overdrafts provide greater long-term value during their studies.
Emergency savings shortfall signals ‘danger’ for working households, Suze Orman says
More than half of U.S. workers lack sufficient emergency savings to cover a $500 expense, with 41% skipping necessary medical care, food, or repairs due to inadequate funds, according to recent survey data.
World’s biggest chipmaker TSMC’s sales surge 45% amid buoyant AI demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported July revenue of 467.58 billion New Taiwan dollars ($14.5 billion), up 44.7% year-over-year, driven by continued strong artificial intelligence chip demand.
Trump Media posts $238 million second-quarter loss as crypto declines
Trump Media posted a $238 million net loss in the second quarter, primarily due to declines in digital assets, though Truth Social advertising revenue rose 89% year-over-year.
CoreWeave stock pops 14% as revenue doubles on accelerating AI infrastructure demand
CoreWeave shares rose 14% in extended trading after reporting revenue that doubled year-over-year, driven by strong AI infrastructure demand and a $104 billion backlog.
Treasury may tap $1 trillion cash account for bond buybacks
The U.S. Treasury is considering drawing from its roughly $1 trillion General Account to fund an expanded bond buyback program, according to Treasury officials cited by CNBC.
Gold Price Ends 6-Month Correction as Bulls Reclaim Key Trendline
Gold reached a three-month high of $4,643.95, rallying 17% from its July low and breaking a 26-week correction that began from a January record.
Fasset hits unicorn status with $68m Series C funding
Fasset, a stablecoin-powered neobank, achieved unicorn status with a $68 million Series C funding round led by Japan’s SBI Group, reaching a $1 billion valuation.
Corn Shooting Higher on Monday Morning
Corn futures rallied on Monday morning following a Pro Farmer yield projection, with September and December contracts posting substantial weekly gains and cash prices rising.
Soybeans Fading the Rest of the Grains on Monday Morning
Soybean futures declined Monday morning following Friday’s gains, with September contracts down 4½ cents and November down 6½ cents in early trading.