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ASIC sues CBA over alleged $8.5m business overcharges
Finance
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ASIC has launched civil proceedings against Commonwealth Bank, alleging misleading CommBiz terms led to about 42,000 business customers being overcharged roughly $8.5 million in undisclosed payment fees from 2020 to 2025, with the practice allegedly dating to the platform’s 2006 launch. CBA says it identified the issue, cooperated with the regulator and completed customer remediation costing more than $26 million, while disputing aspects of ASIC’s allegations.
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Priya Raman
Even with the extra money paid back, disputes over ASIC's claims suggest CBA still isn't fully owning how the platform was set up from the beginning.
ASIC Probes Bankers Over Failed $44bn Firmus IPO
Finance
— Oct 28, 2026
Australia’s corporate regulator is making ongoing inquiries into the lead managers of Firmus’s canceled IPO, following investor concerns about debt and disclosures and questions about whether share demand was misrepresented. ASIC has made no findings of fault and says it will consider whether further action is warranted.
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Derek Foss
It's early days yet, but banks involved in big floats like this should expect close scrutiny on how they gauge interest.
ASICS and Michigan open first joint lab for running innovation
Tech
— Oct 26, 2026
ASICS and the University of Michigan opened the $25 million AMSI Lab in Ann Arbor, bringing university researchers, company scientists and athletes together to turn research in areas such as biomechanics, materials science and design into running and performance innovations. The collaboration aims to develop and test concepts for footwear, apparel and other products, with research expected to begin informing products as early as 2028.
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Sports Science Efforts Span Five Countries
Health
— Oct 26, 2026
Sports science efforts are bringing researchers, universities, companies and medical specialists together to improve athletic performance and care, from studying students’ fitness to developing new running technologies. A recent Oman forum emphasized injury prevention and translating research into clinical practice, while ASICS and the University of Michigan are launching a $25 million collaboration focused on future performance products.
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US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern Country
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 15h
ASIC Reports $458M Retail CFD Losses
Finance
— Oct 18, 2026
Amid volatile markets, brokers are emphasizing stop-losses and position management as Australian regulators report broad changes to CFD providers’ customer assessments and monitoring, alongside nearly $40 million in refunds to retail investors. Retail clients account for most CFD trading, but many new traders stop trading within their first year.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Texans Reemphasize Tackling Drills Amid Defensive Struggles
DeMeco Ryans
— Nov 5, 2026
The Texans are emphasizing fundamental tackling drills after missed tackles and explosive plays undermined their defense, with coach DeMeco Ryans and coordinator Matt Burke hoping a return to basics improves execution. Jalen Pitre’s possible return could add physicality as Houston faces the winless Chargers in a pivotal game for its season.
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NFL teams prepare for weekend matchups
Sports
— Nov 5, 2026
NFL coverage previews the Jets-Raiders matchup and the Cowboys-Colts game, where Indianapolis enters on a four-game losing streak. Other features include a Raiders fan’s pessimistic prediction against San Francisco and a Cowboys segment introducing young fans to the team and football basics.
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American A321XLR Debuts on Charlotte Service
Business
— Oct 16, 2026
American Airlines deployed its A321XLR for the first time on a Los Angeles–Charlotte flight, extending the aircraft beyond its usual transcontinental and transatlantic routes and bringing lie-flat premium seating to the service. The move fits the airline’s push to become a stronger global competitor through upgrades such as Starlink, seatback screens and Flagship Suites, though commentators say operational basics and American’s competitive and financial challenges remain significant hurdles.
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SEALSQ Plans Quantum-Resistant Chips, ASIC Design Concept
Tech
— Oct 12, 2026
SEALSQ plans to showcase its VaultIC409 secure element, QVault post-quantum TPM and QASIC custom-chip design concept at Electronica 2026 in Munich, highlighting hardware security that supports quantum-resistant algorithms alongside traditional cryptography. VaultIC409 engineering samples are expected in the second quarter of 2027, while the company will also demonstrate the technology for connected-device applications.
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White House Officials Clash Over Nvidia Ties to Suspected Spy
A reported clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick erupted inside the White House Situation Room as officials debated the handling of a… — by Andrew Powell
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Intel foundry lands first named external customer Fortinet
Lip-Bu Tan
— Jul 21, 2026
Intel secures Fortinet as its first named external silicon customer for a security-focused ASIC, the Fortinet Security Processor 6 (SP6), to be manufactured on the Intel 4 process, highlighting a strategic shift toward external foundry work and potential chiplet-based design for security workloads. Details on production timelines and specifications remain forthcoming, underscoring a broader push to justify capital-expenditure in domestic fabs and expand collaboration with cybersecurity partners.
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Budget Fashion Offers Thrift Upgrades, Shopping Risks
Lifestyle
— Oct 14, 2026
Thrifted basics can be refreshed with inexpensive accessories and simple repairs, letting shoppers create polished outfits without buying a new wardrobe. Shoppers should also check real customer photos before ordering ultra-cheap clothes, which may disappoint buyers and become unwanted waste for thrift stores.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Lena Broussard Cookbook Shows How Roux Color Affects Gumbo Flavor
Lifestyle
— Oct 10, 2026
Sal’s Gumbo Shack, a longtime North Long Beach Cajun kitchen, draws local diners for gumbo and other Louisiana comfort food. A newly announced home-cooking guide, *Cajun Gumbo at Home*, teaches adaptable gumbo basics, with particular emphasis on roux stages, technique, and troubleshooting.
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Young Argentines’ Debt Crisis Tests Milei Support
Javier Milei
— Sep 9, 2026
A surge in household debt, led by Argentina’s young, is straining families as high costs and weak job prospects push borrowing to cover basics, with delinquency among under-25s at about 37.6% and roughly half of the population in debt. Lawmakers, unions, and debtors are pressuring President Javier Milei’s government to consider relief measures such as interest-rate caps and refinancing, signaling a political test ahead of next year’s election.
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Jared Kim
Milei's economic reforms are clearly struggling when young workers need loans just to afford food and rent.
Iran to Double Gasoline Price for Heavy Users
Finance
— Sep 6, 2026
Iran is experiencing deepening economic distress as purchasing power erodes and living costs surge, with households forced to spend more on basics as savings lose value. In response to sanctions and a strained economy, Tehran is raising gasoline prices for heavier users in staged tiers, increasing the burden on many drivers and prompting warnings of potential protests.
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Out: Republican Dumbness. In: Democrat Dumbness. Always: Uniparty Dumbness
Seton Motley · 7 min · 15h
Congressional Candidate Claims He’s Used Guns His ‘Whole Life,’ But Doesn’t Know Basics About Shotgun Sport
Maine
— Aug 7, 2026
A congressional candidate in Maine undermined his own claim about firearms knowledge in a video he posted online Thursday.
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What hobby should you actually pick up?
Quizie
— Quiz
Not another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.
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Iranian economy squeezed by US war, domestic woes
World
— Jul 21, 2026
Iranians face worsening living standards as sanctions and war drive prices higher and purchasing power collapses, with a 180 million rials monthly pension still unable to cover basics. Rent hikes, unreliable services, and damaged infrastructure across Tehran and other provinces illustrate the breadth of the hardship.
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EXCLUSIVE: Top EPA Official Breaks Down Why Agency Needs To Get Back To Basics After Biden Years
United States Environmental Protection Agency
— Jun 27, 2025
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi said his agency needs to return to its original mission to power the “Great American Comeback” in a first sit-down interview with the Daily Caller…
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Some Democrats Apparently Don’t Understand Basics About Gun Ban They Rammed Through State Legislature
Congressional Democrats
— Jun 15, 2026
Democratic Virginia state Sen. Saddam Salim and Democratic Virginia state Del. Dan Helmer appeared to be at odds about the provisions of a ban on modern semiautomatic firearms, reflecting an apparent misunderstanding of…
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Bidenomics: Here’s How Much Extra Cash Americans Need Today Just to Afford the Basics
Opinion
— Nov 30, 2023
Things have gotten so bad out there that Democrats can no longer sell their traditional hogwash wrapped up in a colorful bow. Americans are wising up, especially as they reach into their empty wallets this holiday…
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White House Officials Clash as Nvidia Affair Raises National Security Questions
A reported clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick erupted inside the White House Situation Room as officials debated the handling of a company allegedly connected to a suspected Chinese spy. According to Fox News , the confrontation followed reports that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed I
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As Americans Struggle to Afford the Basics, Biden Takes Aim at ‘Hotels That Aren’t Even Resorts … It Just Isn’t Right’
Opinion
— Feb 20, 2023
A tweet from President Biden is showing just how out of touch he and his administration are with the needs of the American people. Many families across the country are struggling to afford basic living necessities, such…
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Omar Pushes Back on Dems Arguing the Party Needs To ‘Get Back To Basics’ on Policy Issues
Reporting
— Nov 19, 2020
In the wake of surprising losses in the House of Representatives in the 2020 election, some Democrats are arguing the party has moved too far to the left with its policy agenda and that it needs to focus on “ meat and…
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