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Trump's $10BN BBC Lawsuit Backfires as Judge Opens His Business Empire to Scrutiny
IBTimes - 22 Jul 2026 05:25
A US court has ordered Donald Trump to disclose financial records in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, potentially exposing his business empire to scrutiny.
UK Lawmakers Probe 40% Crypto Transfer Blocks as Banking Scrutiny Widens
Bitcoin.com - 22 Jul 2026 03:50
A cross-party group of U.K. lawmakers has opened an inquiry into banking restrictions affecting crypto companies and their customers. The review will assess whether account closures, payment blocks and transfer limits th...
An OpenAI job listing described ambitions to build an ad network. Then the company deleted the references.
Business Insider - 22 Jul 2026 03:00Trump Plans to Impose Tariffs on Generic Drugs
The New York Times - 22 Jul 2026 01:24
The administration has repeatedly said it will impose steep pharmaceutical tariffs but has not followed through on them.
A 1,900% Surge May Be Sending a Bigger Warning Than Oil Prices
Bitcoin.com - 22 Jul 2026 14:02
A hidden cost of moving the worlds oil has exploded nearly 1,900%, Devere Group analysis shows, signaling a level of risk that some analysts say could prove far more important than oils latest rally as tensions around th...
Bessent doubles down on short-term debt as rates turn
The Street - 22 Jul 2026 13:33
The Treasury's borrowing playbook has worked for years. It rests on one assumption that just started to crack.
JPMorgan CEO Warns UK PM Burnham Higher Bank Taxes Could Threaten $4B HQ Plans: 'I Would Be Very Cautious'
IBTimes - 22 Jul 2026 13:19
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns higher financial sector taxes could hinder UK investment, impact plans for a new London HQ, and affect the broader economy.
Zuckerberg's stock rebound made him world's 5th richest at $222B
The Street - 22 Jul 2026 13:17
Meta stock's July rally pushed Mark Zuckerberg's net worth to $222.1 billion, making him the world's fifth-richest person. See what fueled the surge.
Trump Faces Scrutiny Over $13B in Venezuelan Oil Cash as Only $300M Is Publicly Traced to Caracas
IBTimes - 22 Jul 2026 13:12
The US control over Venezuelan oil revenue has led to calls for an audit, amid concerns about transparency and legal justification, as Venezuela struggles with economic and humanitarian crises.
Norways national oil companys profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
The Guardian - 22 Jul 2026 12:45
Equinor benefits from decision to increase oil and gas production during strait of Hormuz blockadesBusiness live - latest updatesProfits at Norways state oil company nearly doubled to $11.5bn (£8.6bn) in the three month...
Bitcoin holds near $66,300 as chips extend their rally and the yen hits a 40-year low
Coin Desk - 22 Jul 2026 05:03
Semiconductor stocks led a second day of gains on AI optimism, while the yen slid past 163 per dollar for the first time since 1986.
Risking blackouts? How Great Britains grid operator was dragged into a political row
The Guardian - 22 Jul 2026 05:00
Neso denies allegations aired by Tory MP that staff took part in cover-up over decision-making in heatwaveIn a control room in Wokingham, Berkshire, staff work around the clock, minute by minute, to align Great Britains ...
France passes law banning under-15s from social media
BBC - 22 Jul 2026 03:50
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.
Daniel Siad 'Epstein Trafficker' Cause of Death: Model Scout Found Dead Amid Rape Probe and 2,000 File Mentions
IBTimes - 22 Jul 2026 23:34
Daniel Siad, linked to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead in Paris amid a French investigation into human trafficking. His death raises questions about the ongoing inquiry and potential evidence loss.
Home Depot introduces holiday deals early
The Street - 22 Jul 2026 23:33
Home Depot is embracing a growing trend consumers may have mixed feelings about.
Landlords sound alarm as rental fraud costs renters big
The Street - 22 Jul 2026 23:33
The rental scam you can see is the cheap one. The costly one starts after you hit submit.
'We Don't Need the Hormuz Strait': Trump Claims US and Venezuela Now Control 62% of World's Oil Market
IBTimes - 22 Jul 2026 23:30
President Trump declares U.S. independence from the Strait of Hormuz, citing control over 62% of the world's oil market with Venezuela. Tensions rise as U.S. military actions continue against Iran.
Fourteen Asymptomatic US Citizens Detained at Army Base Under Trump Ebola Mandate: Experts Question Policy
IBTimes - 22 Jul 2026 23:26
Fourteen symptomatic American citizens were unexpectedly quarantined at a New York military base after returning from Congo, sparking intense legal scrutiny over border entry policies.
Cockroach Movement Protests Explained as India's Youth Revolt Over Exam Leaks and Modi's Response
IBTimes - 22 Jul 2026 23:25
The Cockroach Janta Party, sparked by a leaked exam paper, has led to India's largest youth protest in a decade, demanding education reforms and ministerial resignations amid rising tensions and violence.
'House of the Dragon' Season 3 Star Ewan Mitchell Teases Aemond Targaryen's Next Big Move
IBTimes - 22 Jul 2026 23:15
Actor Ewan Mitchell discusses Aemond Targaryen's evolving character in 'House of the Dragon' Season 3, highlighting his emotional journey and upcoming pivotal moments in the Dance of the Dragons.
SpaceX shorts are betting $25 billion against Elon Musk. Is it time to cover?
livemint.com - 22 Jul 2026 23:15Kambi Calls Entirely AI-Traded World Cup a Success, Weighs Prediction Market Entry
Bitcoin.com - 22 Jul 2026 23:10
Kambi says its first entirely AI-traded World Cup processed more than $1.14 billion in stakes and over 100 million bets without manual trading intervention. The sportsbook supplier is also evaluating prediction-market pa...