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Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car
An independent MP was struck by a car and severely injured outside her office in regional Victoria on Monday. The incident has reignited concerns about escalating threats and violence targeting Australian politicians.
Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Airbus has relaxed its remote working restrictions following strikes across multiple countries, allowing staff to work from home an average of two days weekly instead of limiting it to one day.
Hegseth church allies backed plan for ‘public’ execution of Fort Hood shooter
Donald Trump cancelled Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream a military execution, but some religious allies of the defense secretary had supported the public broadcast of the Fort Hood shooter’s scheduled execution.
Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race
Elon Musk has donated over $168 million to support Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched Texas Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, as tens of millions flood the competitive contest.
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Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine
The Russian Orthodox church has sent a fragment of a medieval prince’s remains to troops in Ukraine, stating the relic would spiritually strengthen soldiers and aid their war effort.
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% reporting they’ve skipped necessary medical care or food due to financial constraints, according to a workplace savings provider survey.
Child trust fund firms face review over efforts to find who owns £1.5bn worth of pots
UK financial regulators are reviewing child trust fund providers to ensure they actively help customers locate unclaimed accounts worth £1.5 billion.
Fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com highlights security failures
Researchers created a fake listing for 10 Downing Street on Booking.com that accepted payment, raising questions about the platform’s security measures and fraud detection systems.
UK house prices fall for first time since 2023, led by London and south-east
UK house prices fell 0.4% year-on-year in August, the first decline since November 2023, as higher mortgage rates and geopolitical uncertainty squeezed prospective buyers.
Social Security COLA for 2027 may be 3.5% to 3.6%, new estimates show — the highest in 3 years
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is estimated between 3.5% and 3.6%, potentially marking the highest increase in three years based on recent inflation data.
UK credit scores: should you worry about a big shake-up?
TransUnion, a major UK credit reference agency, is rolling out a new scoring system this month that rates consumers from 0 to 999 instead of the previous maximum of 710, potentially shifting some borrowers between score bands.
Help-to-buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money,’ review finds
A government review found the help-to-buy scheme delivered very high value for money and supported over 387,000 home purchases, bolstering arguments to resurrect the initiative.
CrowdStrike jumps 11% on record second quarter as ‘Mythos moment’ drives AI cyber wave
CrowdStrike surged more than 11% after reporting record fiscal second-quarter results, with revenue jumping 26% as artificial intelligence security threats drive enterprise demand for its platform.
Oracle posts 30% revenue growth fueled by AI cloud demand as debts hits $125 billion
Oracle reported 30% revenue growth for the latest quarter on strong cloud infrastructure demand, though the stock closed down nearly 2% despite topping estimates. The company carries $125 billion in debt from its AI infrastructure expansion.
Dole’s (DOLE) Revenue Climbs While Fruit Costs Squeeze Profits
Dole reported second-quarter revenue growth of 2.9% to $2.499 billion, though Adjusted EBITDA fell 14.8% to $116.8 million due to elevated fruit sourcing and shipping costs.
Ameresco’s (AMRC) Data Center Boom Masks A Cash Flow Problem
Ameresco reported record $1.8 billion in project awards and $6.73 billion backlog, but underlying cash flow deteriorated and net income declined year-over-year.