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Fed raises rates: What it means for your credit cards, mortgages, savings accounts and auto loans
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by one-quarter percentage point to combat inflation, a move expected to increase borrowing costs for credit cards, mortgages, and auto loans while boosting savings account returns.
FAFSA opens early: Why families should apply for college aid now
The U.S. Department of Education opened the FAFSA on Wednesday ahead of its anticipated October 1 launch, allowing students earlier access to federal college financial aid applications and eligibility estimates.
Greek epics, gory obsessions and awkward invites: where does this year’s Oscars race stand?
The fall film festival circuit has delivered a mixed batch of potential Oscar contenders, from challenging dramas to high-profile blockbusters, as the 2026 awards race begins to take shape.
Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour to benefit humanitarian aid organisations
Macklemore announced a “Free Palestine” tour featuring live performances to raise funds for Palestinian humanitarian organizations, following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour.
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Tesco alerts police as supermarket becomes latest victim of scam ‘endorsement’ ads
Tesco has alerted police after unlicensed casinos falsely used the supermarket’s branding in advertisements, joining other major brands and sports figures targeted in a widespread scam involving fake casino endorsements.
‘RAMageddon’: tech crunch hikes the price of your next iPhone by £100
Apple and other smartphone makers have raised prices by up to £100 due to “RAMageddon,” a severe shortage of memory chips driven by AI datacentre demand.
The timely tax strategy that can help bond investors make the best of runaway yields and big losses
Bond market declines have created tax-loss harvesting opportunities for investors, allowing them to offset gains with losses while potentially reinvesting at higher yields.
Why Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ may shrink or boost your charitable tax break for 2026
Trump’s 2026 tax law changes include a new 0.5% charitable deduction floor for itemizers and a 35% cap for top earners, potentially reducing tax benefits for some donors despite a new $1,000-$2,000 break for non-itemizers.
The ‘choose your own adventure’ earnings: Why retailers are handling tariff refunds so differently
Retailers have applied tariff refunds to their finances in varying ways, with some lowering prices for consumers while others boosted shareholder earnings, creating confusion for Wall Street analysts.
Snowflake spikes 22% on healthy results and AI coding momentum
Snowflake shares surged 22% in extended trading after reporting revenue growth of 35% year-over-year and raising its full-year product revenue guidance, driven by momentum in its AI coding agent.
Oracle posts 30% revenue growth fueled by AI cloud demand as debts hits $125 billion
Oracle reported 30% revenue growth for the latest quarter, beating estimates, driven by strong cloud infrastructure demand amid artificial intelligence buildout. The company now carries $125 billion in debt funding its data center expansion.
Salesforce issues revenue target of over $63 billion for fiscal 2030, beating estimates
Salesforce issued a fiscal 2030 revenue forecast exceeding $63 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $59.2 billion, during its Dreamforce conference.
Burberry closes London Fashion Week 2026 with signature check print and celeb-filled front row
Burberry closed London Fashion Week with signature check prints and designer florals, attracting celebrities including Central Cee and Skepta to its runway show.
Pete Byrne, frontman of British new wave band Naked Eyes, dies aged 74
Pete Byrne, frontman of British new wave band Naked Eyes, has died at age 74. The musician, known for hits like “Always Something There to Remind Me,” passed away in Los Angeles following a brief illness.
Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience?
Disney and other streaming services have raised prices repeatedly, with some increasing costs by over 170% since launch. An estimated 39% of Americans canceled a subscription service in recent months amid mounting costs.
From shocking cruelty to the reason Claudia hid in a bush: 10 things you need to know about The Celebrity Traitors
The second season of The Celebrity Traitors returns to BBC One with an expanded cast of 21 celebrities competing in the Scottish Highlands, promising expanded episodes and higher stakes than last year’s record-breaking premiere.