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Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm
Facebook owner Meta says an issue during an evaluation by an independent testing company allowed one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models to connect to the internet and hack another organisation's system.
Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: Can my boss tell me what to wear in summer?
Yet another summer heatwave could be on the way to make your commute sweaty and your workplace stuffy.
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Gianni Infantino has apologised for "errors" he made in controversial plans to sell off stakes in competitions to private investors, but will remain Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives in a m…
Trump administration pays back $100bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses
US President Donald Trump's administration has paid back $100bn (£78bn) in "Liberation Day" tariff refunds to businesses through customs officials.
Our AI knew it: +200%, these stocks smashed earnings and keep surging higher
Last week, Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company Alphabet (GOOGL) reported financial results that smashed Wall Street expectations. Total revenue jumped to ~$120 billion, representing a 24% year-over-year increase. Meanwhile, ear…
US Construction Spending Exposes a Deepening Investment Divide
New Delhi: “We’ve become used to it – the constant headaches, the breathing problems,” says Mohammad Irfan, an e-rickshaw driver in Rohini, Delhi, summing up the fatigue many feel as the Air Quality Index (AQI) oscillat…
US Service Sector Remains Robust, but Hiring Weakness Persists
As anticipated in our last global economic outlook, elections around the world have driven notable policy changes that altered the trajectories of inflation, borrowing costs, currency values, and trade and capital flows…
Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff refunds hit $100bn
Donald Trump's administration has paid back $100bn (£78bn) in "Liberation Day" tariff refunds to businesses through US customs officials.
Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
Disney and TikTok have agreed a deal which will allow creators to use clips from Disney films, including its subsidiaries, in their videos.
U.S. services sector growth edges higher in July - ISM
August 4, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. LIC shares dropped almost 9% after the government launched an offer for sale (OFS) of up to a 6.5% stake, setting a floor price of Rs 382, representing an 11% discount from the prior closing…
Deutsche Bank Thinks the Next Market Accident May Begin as a Non-Event
You've probably noticed that many people are saying we're in an AI bubble. "OpenAI's Sam Altman sees AI bubble forming," CNBC reports. "Fears of an AI bubble are growing," NBC News states. "AI Is the Bubble to Burst The…
Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told
Andy Burnham will tell firms bidding for public contracts to prove they are creating jobs rather than meeting green and social targets in a bid to get more people into work.
UK services sector returns to growth in July
The UK's economy returned to growth in May, but the expansion was modest as businesses were affected by the impact of the Iran war.
Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamorising smoking'
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.
How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.
Earnings call transcript: Coupang Q2 2026 beats EPS, stock falls after revenue miss
Coupang’s first quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, largely due to missed revenue and earnings expectations following a significant data incident late last year. Management identified the temporary…
Earnings call transcript: Kimco Realty tops Q2 2026 estimates, lifts outlook
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamorising smoking'
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.
Palantir Delivers Another Perfect Quarter and Raises Guidance Above Estimates
August 4, 2026, 10:06 PM EDT. Clorox (CLX) shares climbed 6.5% in recent trade, but significant challenges continue. Trailing net margin slipped to 8.7% from 11.4% a year earlier. Fourth-quarter FY 2026 net income dropp…