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Apple to launch ’Upgrade’ device leasing program to spur sales, Bloomberg News reports

War headlines added 82 points. One export print erased 53, and the market took it all back by Thursday. That round trip says it all.

I spent the weekend after July 8 thinking the energy cost channel would dominate this tape for more than two sessions. Brent had jumped about 5% to around $76 when the waiver was revoked on July 7, then settled another…

US House Republicans face major test passing Trump priorities as August break looms

Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as UK prime minister

White House sought phone records belonging to relatives of ‘Times’ journalists reporting on Trump’s Air Force One

President Donald Trump’s administration sought phone records of several New York Times journalists and even those of some of their relatives, according to a motion unsealed Monday — an unusually aggressive attempt to…

Earnings call transcript: Peoples Bancorp posts Q2 2026 EPS miss, revenue tops estimates

Washington judge blocks Kalshi event contracts as gambling

Airbus stock jumps on new mid-term outlook and buyback plan

Hardide shareholders approve capital reduction plan

I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I'd never have in my living room.

As an interior decorator, there are a few things I'd never have in my living room, like vertical plastic blinds, exposed wires, and a futon.

Embraer and Saab sign deal for 20 more Gripen jets in Brazil

Italian court rejects TIM's precautionary appeal in network tariff dispute - Reuters

Italian court rejects TIM's precautionary appeal in network tariff dispute Reuters

I'm trying to be more selfish. It's making me a better mom.

I've realized that motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint. Taking time to take care of myself, is what I need, and what my kids need to see.

Refiners elbow traders to take a larger slice of Venezuela's oil - Reuters

Refiners elbow traders to take a larger slice of Venezuela's oil Reuters

Treasury Secretary says its 'unacceptable' that Chinese open source AI models may have been built on 'IP theft'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is looking into whether Chinese open source AI models were built on stolen IP.

I was a communications major and built a successful career. If a parent asked me for advice, I'd say comms is a great choice.

Communication degrees are often considered useless, but I have two degrees in the field. I believe comms majors are often set up for success.

Iran warns Bulgaria against aiding US military operations after move to station US aircraft - Reuters

Iran warns Bulgaria against aiding US military operations after move to station US aircraft Reuters

Apple to launch 'Upgrade' device leasing program to spur sales, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters

Apple to launch 'Upgrade' device leasing program to spur sales, Bloomberg News reports Reuters

A doctor shares her 2 simple longevity habits to improve gut health and potentially combat vision loss as you age

An ophthalmologist said poor gut health could be tied to a greater chance of permanent vision loss as we age. Here's how she's combating it.

Venezuela says three people with confirmed hantavirus have died - Reuters

Venezuela says three people with confirmed hantavirus have died Reuters

Fires in Spain and France, hail in Balkans; Europe's erratic weather persists - Reuters

Fires in Spain and France, hail in Balkans; Europe's erratic weather persists Reuters

I moved to Japan on a one-year visa. Many areas of my life have improved, but I'm still struggling with a few changes.

Last year, I moved from Canada to Japan on a one-year visa. My life has improved in many ways, but there are a few downsides to being far from home.

TreeSize won't renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe

"Current economic conditions" have shifted TreeSize's business model.

Mexico says no evidence its lettuce caused US outbreak - Reuters

Mexico says no evidence its lettuce caused US outbreak Reuters

I've been a bartender for over a decade. Here are 10 things I wish customers would stop doing.

I've spent years working at bars. There are frustrating mistakes customers make that I wish they'd avoid, like waving cash in my face or not tipping.

South Korea president urges regulator action on leveraged stock funds

The aggressive investment products are tailored to pay out twice the profits of a single stock but also twice the losses, and have been criticised for exposing retail investors to market hype and volatility. Since the…

Google updates lightweight Gemini models, but flagship still delayed - Reuters

Google updates lightweight Gemini models, but flagship still delayed Reuters

Google doubles down on cheaper, faster AI — but says Gemini 3.5 Pro still isn't ready

Google unveiled Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash Lite, and Flash Cyber as it focuses on bringing down AI costs, but competitors have taken the frontier.

These cities just became America’s hottest buyer’s markets

Home buyers are increasingly regaining the upper hand in most major U.S. metro areas, but the amount of leverage they wield depends entirely on where they’re buying. The second quarter marked the most buyer-friendly…

The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams

A flip phone with 5G, USB-C, a headphone jack, and a removable battery? Say it ain’t so.