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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.
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.
Wheat Rallying on Monday Morning
Wheat contracts rose 7 to 13 cents on Monday morning, rebounding after Friday losses as export sales lagged year-ago comparisons and Russian production forecasts declined.
Nasdaq (NDAQ) Has Quietly Built a More Durable Business Beyond Trading
Nasdaq Inc. was added as a new holding to the Guinness Global Innovators Fund in Q2 2026, with shares closing at $98.22 on August 21.
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TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to the US government to settle a lawsuit over alleged violations of children’s privacy laws, one of the largest such settlements on record.
‘Digging the grave of my profession’: the Hollywood creatives training AI to do their jobs
Hollywood creatives are earning $12-$200 hourly training AI models to replicate their skills, amid a 28% decline in motion picture industry jobs since 2022.
Twitch and Amazon face lawsuit over use of streamers’ content to train AI
Amazon faces a class action lawsuit over using Twitch streamers’ videos to train AI models without permission or compensation, following backlash from the August announcement.
OpenAI says its Jalapeño chip can power faster AI responses than the competition
OpenAI introduced its Jalapeño chip, claiming it delivers faster AI responses and greater efficiency than competing systems, with plans to deploy it in limited quantities by year-end.
GeForce Now is getting support for the Steam Controller
Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service will support Valve’s Steam Controller and Steam Machine later this year, with additional platform expansions and feature upgrades announced.
Nothing OS 5.0 brings a new Glyph Interface app and a more customizable homescreen
Nothing OS 5.0 introduces adaptive color technology allowing app icons and widgets to pull color tints from wallpapers, along with enhanced homescreen customization and a dedicated Glyph Interface app.
Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ trims your Reels clips for you
Instagram launches First Draft, a new Reels-editing feature that automatically trims video clips to highlight key moments, available now on iPhone.
Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China
Major American brands including Nike, Starbucks, and General Motors are losing market share in China due to geopolitical tensions, rising domestic competition, and failure to adapt to local consumer preferences.
Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can’t clear it
David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance faces its toughest hurdle yet as state attorneys general seek to block his $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with an antitrust trial scheduled for March.
Jersey earnings rise by 1.2% after inflation
Jersey’s average earnings rose 4.1% year-over-year, but adjusted for inflation they increased only 1.2%, representing a real-terms pay decrease for workers.
How the AIDS crisis helped create a multibillion-dollar death-speculation market
A multibillion-dollar market for life insurance policy sales emerged from the AIDS crisis, allowing policyholders to sell their coverage to investors for a fraction of its face value before death.
Lego sales jump 21% to nearly £5bn, helped by World Cup and F1 ranges
Lego sales surged 21% to £4.8bn in the first half of 2026, driven by World Cup and Formula One themed sets, along with popular film collaborations and new technology-enhanced products.