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AFC Scholarship Fund Review - A Dollar-for-Dollar Tax Credit Built for 2027
Money Crashers - 26 Aug 2026 02:09
If you owe federal income tax and give to education causes, put the Education Freedom Tax Credit on your 2027 calendar. Starting January 1, 2027, a contribution to a qualified Scholarship Granting Organization comes back...
Is the Trump Treasury panicking over the level of US debt?
The Guardian - 26 Aug 2026 05:00
With the federal deficit near 6% of GDP and the national debt over $40tn, Americas fiscal position looks increasingly precariousBessent will lose battle with bond markets, ex-mentor warnsAre we seeing the first signs of ...
National lottery faces questions over new bosss record in gambling industry
The Guardian - 26 Aug 2026 05:00
MPs tell regulator they are deeply concerned over interim CEO Phil Walkers roles at William Hill and Game NationThe national lottery is facing questions over its new bosss record in the gambling industry, including a luc...
Deloitte to pay $21.5 million to settle Trump administration's DEI investigation
Business Insider - 26 Aug 2026 01:35Musk's rocket firm SpaceX to build $100bn launch facility
BBC - 26 Aug 2026 01:32
It will be the firm's biggest site yet and aims to send rockets to space in 2029.
Gold Slips as Markets Await Fed Chairman Comments at Jackson Hole
Wall Street Journal - 26 Aug 2026 00:36
Gold declined in Asian trade. Markets appear to be waiting for Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh to clarify his views on when the central bank is likely to react to inflation when he speaks at the annual Jackson Hole gathering, A...
Customers are fleeing TurboTax over price, and Intuits stock is sliding
Market Watch - 26 Aug 2026 14:29Meta agrees to settle teen addiction lawsuit for up to $16.7 billion
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Market Watch - 26 Aug 2026 14:06Metas stock gives up gains as Wall Street digests settlement in social-media addiction trial
Market Watch - 26 Aug 2026 13:55Stocks Move Lower Ahead of Nvidia Earnings
Wall Street Journal - 26 Aug 2026 13:53Consumer spending sees the smallest increase in seven months. Is the economy getting weaker?
Market Watch - 26 Aug 2026 13:52U.S. inflation rises again and stays well above the Feds target. A rate hike could be in play.
Market Watch - 26 Aug 2026 13:52Students want crypto classes but learn on social media: OKX survey
Coin Telegraph - 26 Aug 2026 13:00
A separate review found only about 28% of accredited US business schools offered blockchain courses, despite strong demand in the OKX poll.
Bitcoin holds $79,000, ether, solana slip as traders bank a week of gains
Coin Desk - 26 Aug 2026 04:13
Every major token fell over 24 hours except HYPE, though bitcoin holds a 23% weekly gain and XRP almost 45%.
Iran faces strait of Hormuz paradox as strategic value of chokehold erodes
The Guardian - 26 Aug 2026 04:00
Internal calls to end war get louder as Gulf neighbours plan alternative pipelines to cut reliance on waterwayIs the strait of Hormuz, recently cited by the office of the Iranian supreme leader as the pillar of Irans new...
Singapore Dollar Steady Amid Reduced Mideast Geopolitical Risks
Wall Street Journal - 26 Aug 2026 02:47
The Singapore dollar was steady against its U.S. counterpart amid reduced geopolitical risks in the Middle East.
Are older Americans spoiling the economy for everyone else?
Market Watch - 26 Aug 2026 01:41Treasury Targets Iran Crypto Sector and $100M Oil Payment Network
Bitcoin.com - 26 Aug 2026 01:30
The Treasury has opened Irans digital asset sector to broader sanctions while targeting a broker accused of processing over $100 million in cryptocurrency for oil sales supporting Irans military and its proxies. OFAC Ope...
Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial
The Guardian - 26 Aug 2026 00:07
Adam Mosseri is first top executive from Meta to testify in blockbuster lawsuit brought by 29 US statesInstagrams CEO disputed allegations by US prosecutors that his company hid negative information from the public while...
Oil Falls on Signs of Middle East Talks
Wall Street Journal - 26 Aug 2026 00:05
Oil fell in early trade on signs of Middle East talks, which could lead to reduced supply disruptions.
Spectrum owner acquires 64-year-old rival as customers depart
The Street - 26 Aug 2026 23:47
Charter Communications has closed a significant acquisition that it hopes will help it navigate heightened competition.