What's The Bank Windfall Tax: UK Major Banks' Shares Tumble Following Calls to Tax Bank Profits
UK bank shares fell after IPPR proposed a 'QE reserves income levy' that could raise about £8bn a year by taxing windfalls from Bank of England reserves, reviving a Thatcher-era idea and sparking warnings from lenders about growth and competitiveness.
Ford Owners, Check Your Brakes: Carmaker Recalls 500,000 Vehicles Due to Brake Fluid Leak
Ford is recalling 500,000 US-market Ford Edge (2015–2018) and Lincoln MKX (2016–2018) SUVs over rear brake-hose leaks that can lengthen stopping distances; owner letters start 8 September 2025 with a fix due from April 2026.
He Came to America With Nothing — Now He Owns 270 Papa John's Restaurants Worth Millions
Pakistani-born entrepreneur Nadeem Bajwa arrived in the US in 1991 and worked his way from pizza delivery to CEO of Bajco Group, now operating 270+ Papa John's across 11 states, after early missteps, acquisitions and a 2002 first franchise in Ohio.
California, Washington And New Mexico May Be Stripped of Millions Over Failure To Enforce English For Truckers
The US has warned California, Washington and New Mexico they could lose federal funding within 30 days for failing to enforce English language rules for truck drivers, after a federal review found widespread safety violations.
EchoStar Stocks Surges: Why This Telco Company Is Winning Following Massive $23 Billion Deal From AT&T
Shares soared between 76% and 80%, reaching fresh highs near $53-$55 (£39.33-£40.81), with pre-market jumps of over 58% before trading opened today.
Cadillac F1 Confirms 2026 Driver Lineup: Meet Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez
Cadillac said that by signing Bottas and Pérez, both would bring an unmatched blend of experience, leadership and technical acumen.
Tech CEO Hires Team Of Divers To Retrieve His $60K Patek Philippe He Lost While Wakeboarding
The incident, which happened at Lake Austin, resulted in what Brady calls a 'five-figure loss' and made him 'feel like an idiot' as the watch was lost 22 feet below.
UK Sales of Wegovy Skyrocket 2,000% as Dieters Dump Mounjaro After 170% Price Hike
This trend drove WeGovy sales to jump 27 times higher — a 2,660% increase — on Wednesday compared with the typical daily average last month.
Back to School 2025: 10 Must-Have Tech Deals for Students and Professionals
Score unbeatable savings on laptops and tech essentials with Acer UK's Back to School Sale—up to £500 off plus an extra 5% with code ACER.
4chan Faces UK Ban? Ofcom Warns It Could Block Site After Refusal to Pay Daily Online Safety Fines
UK regulator Ofcom investigates 4chan under the Online Safety Act and has issued a provisional notice of contravention for failing to comply with illegal content risk assessment and information requests.
What is Qatargate? Israel's Dems Call for Netanyahu's Accountability After Alleged Bribes from Arab State
Israel's opposition is demanding an inquiry into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bank accounts amid fresh 'Qatargate' claims that aides took Qatari funds while Israel channelled cash into Gaza.
Walmart Earnings Miss Target: Here's What Its CEO Is Doing To Combat Impending Tariff Pains
Walmart's Q2 earnings missed Wall Street profit forecasts with adjusted EPS of $0.68, but sales surged to $177.4bn as e-commerce, memberships, and advertising drove growth.
Rent Crisis: Britons Forced to Spend Over a Third of Salary on Housing – Here Are the UK's Priciest Areas
New ONS figures reveal renters in England spend 36.3% of income on housing, with London tenants paying 41.6% — and some boroughs like Kensington and Chelsea swallowing more than 70%.
What Happened to Aubrey Plaza's Husband? Actress Finally Speaks Out 8 Months After His Suicide
Aubrey Plaza has spoken publicly for the first time about the suicide of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, reflecting on grief and their life together eight months after his death.
MSNBC to MS NOW? Cable News Channel Announces 'Confusing' Rebrand Following NBC Divorce
MSNBC is changing its name to MS NOW as Comcast spins off cable networks into Versant, ditching the peacock but keeping its editorial stance.
Israeli Cybersecurity Official Back in Israel After Shock Arrest in Nevada for Preying on Children Online
Israeli cybersecurity official Tom Artiom Alexandrovich arrested in Nevada child‑predator sting, released on $10,000 bail and returns to Israel amid scrutiny.
Trump Sparks Outrage Over 'Donbas Betrayal' in Peace Deal Handing Ukraine's Key Region to Russia
US President Donald Trump backs ceding Ukraine's Donbas to Russia in a peace deal, sparking alarm among NATO allies and fears for Ukraine's sovereignty.
Why BrewDog Beer Was Dropped from 2,000 Pubs – A Look at the Brewery's Troubled History
BrewDog's Punk IPA has been axed from almost 2,000 pubs as the brewer struggles with falling demand, financial woes and lingering workplace controversies.
32-Year-Old Chinese Man Dies by Suicide at Pennsylvania ICE Centre Just Five Days After Detention
A 32-year-old Chinese national has died by suicide just five days after entering ICE custody in Pennsylvania, raising renewed concerns over detention conditions.
Alleged ICE Agent Dressed as a 'Construction Worker' Sparks New Fears Over 'Secret Police' Tactics
A viral video of an ICE agent disguised as a construction worker in New York has reignited fears over 'secret police' tactics and aggressive immigration enforcement.
Paramount-Skydance Stocks: How It's Performing, And How Its Latest UFC Deal Will Unlock New Value
Paramount Skydance shares have soared up to 46% after its $8B merger and a $7.7B UFC streaming deal, with analysts predicting $300M in annual ad revenue.
Trump-Backed Crypto Firm Strikes Deal for $1.5 Billion Crypto Treasury: Learn More of The Family's Massive Crypto Portfolio
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial will acquire 200 million ALT5 Sigma shares to build a $1.5B crypto treasury, expanding the Trump family's vast and controversial cryptocurrency portfolio.
AMD and Nvidia to Divert 15% of China Chip Sales to US – What It Means for Market Share and the Global Chip Industry
The agreement—covering Nvidia's H20 and AMD's MI308 AI chips—is a precondition for obtaining export licenses, according to multiple officials.
Amid Mastercard-Visa Censorship Fiasco, Trump Hits Back at Financial Giants Over 'Unlawful Banking'
President Trump's Executive Order on Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans seeks to stop banks from denying services based on political, religious, or lawful business activities.
Is Lewis Hamilton Retiring? F1 Star Finally Breaks Silence With '08.08' Announcement — Here's What He Said
Lewis Hamilton has finally revealed the meaning behind his cryptic '08.08' teaser—confirming it's not about F1 retirement but his new smoky non-alcoholic spirit, Almave Humo.
Met Police Warn: Join Palestine Protest on Saturday and You Could Be Banned from the US or Lose Your Job
The Met Police have warned UK citizens they risk arrest under the Terrorism Act and life-altering consequences if they attend a Palestine Action protest, sparking fierce debate over human rights and policing.
Outrage in Spain as Town BANS Muslim Eid Celebrations in Public Spaces—Critics Slam 'Islamophobic' Move
Spanish town Jumilla makes history as first municipality to ban Muslim Eid celebrations in public spaces, sparking constitutional crisis and accusations of discrimination against the country's 2.4 million Muslims.
61% of Americans Say This Is the Most Hated Man in the Country — and It's Not Donald Trump, Poll Finds
Elon Musk crowned America's most hated public figure with 61% unfavorable rating in new Gallup poll, surpassing Donald Trump after bitter feud over One Big Beautiful Bill. Tesla shares down 25%.
Fort Stewart Shooter, Location and Casualties: What We Know So Far
Five soldiers injured after a mass shooting at Fort Stewart military base in Georgia; suspect in custody and investigation underway.
Who Is Peter Alt? Netizens Rally Behind Fire Chief Suspended for Telling Child to 'Shut the Fk Up!'
North Babylon's volunteer fire chief Peter Alt suspended after video shows him swearing at a 10‑year‑old girl in crisis, sparking public outrage and investigation.
