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With ‘Obsession,’ Is the Golden Globes’ Comedy Race the New Home for Category Fraud?
The Golden Globes face renewed scrutiny over “category fraud” as studios submit drama-heavy films like “Obsession” in comedy categories to improve award prospects.
Denis Villeneuve Chose to Direct New James Bond Movie After ‘Dune 3’ Because ‘I Need a Powerful Rocket to Pull Me Away From Arrakis’
Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film following completion of “Dune: Part Three,” which he described as the “powerful rocket” needed to move beyond the franchise.
Burnham’s Your First Home scheme ‘could boost Bellway’s house output by 10%’
Bellway’s chief executive says the government’s Your First Home scheme could boost the builder’s annual output by 10%, potentially driving completions back to 10,000 homes within 12 months.
Hobbs and Whistles owner investigates hack that may have exposed customer data
TFG London, owner of Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles, disclosed a cyber-attack affecting three UK fashion retailers that may have exposed customer personal data. The company halted online orders as a precautionary measure while investigating the incident.
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Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces launch inquest into sudden military collapse
Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces are investigating how a planned assault on the Houthi-controlled capital collapsed, resulting in the loss of the entire west coast and raising questions about coordination and morale.
Record fuel prices across EU prompt calls for bloc-wide windfall tax on firms
European leaders are debating a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy companies as fuel prices reach record highs, with multiple countries facing elections next year amid public discontent over soaring costs.
When Trump and Xi meet they will discuss AI. ‘Track Two’ talks are already buzzing
Amid fierce US-China competition over artificial intelligence, informal “Track Two” diplomatic discussions are creating space for candid dialogue on shared AI concerns ahead of a planned Trump-Xi meeting.
‘I spend a bagful of money and don’t fill a bag’: the energy crisis hits Bangladesh
Bangladesh faces an acute energy crisis stemming from disrupted gas shipments following the US-Iran conflict, forcing residents to wake at midnight to cook and leaving major cities dark.
US charges Indian criminal gang leader with organising murder of Canadian Sikh activist
US and Canadian authorities charged 37 people, including Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with the 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and other crimes spanning multiple countries.
Trump Account holders may receive $250 Dell grant starting Monday, Dell Foundation says
The Dell Foundation announced that eligible Trump Account holders will begin receiving a $250 grant this week, with deposits beginning Monday through the nonprofit Invest America.
A £500 gift or a free toothbrush: is it worth switching bank accounts?
British banks are offering welcome bonuses up to £500 and promotional items like electric toothbrushes to attract new current account customers, though many deals require specific conditions to qualify.
Car ownership costs an average of $5,851 a year on top of auto loan payments, analysis finds
U.S. drivers spend an average of $5,851 annually on car ownership beyond loan payments, with insurance, fuel, and maintenance representing the largest expenses.
Best Buy beats quarterly estimates and hikes its outlook, but stock falls
Best Buy reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and raised its full-year outlook, though its stock fell approximately 7% on the news.
World’s largest contract chipmaker TSMC sees August revenue surge over 53% to record high
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported record August revenue of $16.35 billion, reflecting robust demand for AI chips and marking four consecutive months of revenue growth.
Macy’s posts strong results, raises guidance as turnaround begins to take hold
Macy’s reported comparable sales growth of 2.7% in its fiscal second quarter and raised full-year guidance, with its Bloomingdale’s subsidiary posting an 11.3% increase in comparable sales.
Bank of America expects third-quarter investment banking fees to fall more than 10%; shares slide
Bank of America expects third-quarter investment banking fees to decline more than 10% year-over-year, with trading revenue roughly flat, CEO Brian Moynihan told analysts. The bank’s shares fell 5% following the guidance.