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UK Business Confidence Rises to Five-Month High, Lloyds Survey Shows
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Across the UK, August signs of improving business confidence were widespread, with the Lloyds index at +53% and price-raising plans at a two-year low, while Scotland and Wales posted notable gains in optimism and hiring expectations. Barclays data also highlight rising regional confidence tied to devolution, and Welsh firms topped the UK average as hiring intentions surged.
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Canada GDP grows 3.3% annualized in Q2 2026
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Canada’s economy expanded by 3.3% at an annualized rate in Q2 2026, driven by stronger exports, higher household spending, and stronger business investment, with June activity up 0.3% month over month. The data also revise Q1 into positive territory, signaling there was no technical recession, and show real GDP per capita rising as population declined for a third straight quarter.
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US Cities Pilot Rest in Red Rewards Drivers
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U.S. cities like Albuquerque and Portland have piloted an incentive-based rest-on-red program that gives law-abiding drivers earlier greens by coordinating signals with posted speeds, resulting in fewer red-light stops and a drop in crashes and injuries on busy corridors. Officials describe the approach as a 'virtual speed bump' that motivates safe driving by linking speed to signal timing and showing noticeable improvements on routes such as Lead and Coal avenues and Southeast Powell Boulevard.
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Poll finds most Americans believe Trump profited
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— Aug 19, 2026
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found a majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from cryptocurrency since his return to power, and that his policy decisions are influenced by his private business interests. The survey shows about half of Republicans think business interests influence his decisions, 63% say the crypto profits are inappropriate, Democrats push corruption investigations, and Trump maintains he has no day-to-day role in the family business with investments managed independently.
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Trump Insists He Will Never Nuke Iran Despite His Own Pentagon Reportedly Saying They Were Considering It
Francis Kapper · 11 min · 10h
Global Weekend Sports Schedule Highlights LaLiga Liga MX
Sports
— 4d
Across a busy weekend, broadcasts mix European football, Liga MX, and a Tijuana boxing card with specific match times and U.S. and Mexico coverage, including Lokomotiv-Dynamo, Levante-Real Betis, Sevilla-Atletico Madrid, and four Liga MX games plus a late-evening Santos Laguna vs Tigres. Outside that schedule, China shines in basketball and snooker—China’s win in FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers and Zhao Xintong becoming world No.1—and China also shows progress in volleyball, alongside ongoing college football analysis and preparations surrounding Stanford and the 49ers.
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Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
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Beauty education spurs global entrepreneurship growth, reported
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The global beauty services market is booming, valued at about $233.56 billion in 2025 with a 7.22% CAGR, and the U.S. market is expected to reach $75.87 billion annually, spurred by grooming trends and social media; education programs that combine technical skills with business training are increasingly in demand to help entrepreneurs grow their brands. Real-world examples show graduates launching own salons and vocational training enabling job-ready skills, including women and the unemployed in Cambodia, illustrating how practical, accessible beauty training can translate into enterprise opportunities.
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Police, Gambling Unit raid Lisbon business; investigation continues
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— Aug 17, 2026
Gardiner Police and the Maine Gambling Control Unit executed a search warrant at New England Vending in Lisbon as part of an ongoing investigation, with Lisbon Police assisting; authorities have not disclosed details and say there is no danger to the public, while video shows slot machines being removed from the building. The operation underscores a coordinated federal-state-local effort in a case linked to potentially illegal gambling activities at the Lisbon business.
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France Services PMI Contracts in August
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— Aug 21, 2026
France’s private sector remained weak in August as services activity contracted and overall demand softened, with manufacturing showing a rare uptick and input price inflation easing. While the broader business climate improved modestly, sentiment remains below long-term averages and the economy continues to face a subdued quarterly outlook for the eurozone’s second-largest economy.
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Sinopec First-Half Profit Rises 12%, Fuel Prices Lift
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— Aug 23, 2026
Sinopharm Group’s interim results show revenue of about 282.8 billion yuan with net profit around 3.4 billion yuan and earnings per share of 1.09, signaling a modest profit decline amid tighter margins in its distribution business. Sinopec posted a higher first-half profit driven by stronger oil prices, but faces a cautious outlook due to downstream weakness and inventory dynamics, with analysts pointing to potential Q3 improvement and a solid dividend yield.
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Fulham Agree Deal for Real Madrid Midfielder Manuel Ángel
Fulham have agreed terms to sign 22-year-old Spanish midfielder Manuel Ángel from Real Madrid, with Real retaining a sell-on clause. The news has sparked mostly amused and positive reactions, with memes about Fulham becoming 'Real Madrid Castilla West' rather than polarized debate.
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‘A Breath Of Fresh Air’: Small Business Optimism Surged Following Trump’s Victory, Studies Show
Reporting
— Dec 26, 2024
Small business owners are more optimistic about the economy than at any time since June 2021 following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in November, recent data shows. The National Federation of Independent…
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Fox Cancels Lou Dobbs’ Weekday Show on Fox Business Network
Reporting
— Feb 6, 2021
Fox Corp’s Fox Business Network has canceled “Lou Dobbs Tonight,” a weekday program hosted by the business journalist and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, the company said on Friday. News of the…
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Physical Books vs E-Readers
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Florida Man With Flaming Propane Tank Lights Restaurant Ablaze, Police Video Shows
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— Jul 10, 2026
Authorities arrested a Florida man for arson after video showed him setting a Tampa business ablaze Wednesday.
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Newly Released Records Show Joe Biden Repeatedly Emailed Hunter’s Business Associate Before Burisma Appointment
Opinion
— Dec 22, 2023
A new tranche of documents shows that President Joe Biden emailed his son’s longtime business partner, Eric Schwerin, 54 times while the elder Biden was vice president, NBC News reported Thursday. Moreover, the curious…
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Late-night Show Crossover: Colbert, Kimmel Guest on Each Other’s Show
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— Oct 1, 2025
It was a busy night for late-night TV hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert Tuesday. That’s when they were guests on each other’s shows and talk about Kimmel’s suspension last month and Colbert’s cancellation that was…
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Field Notes: Day One
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California Governor Says Some Businesses May Begin Reopening This Week
Reporting
— May 4, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday that some retail businesses in the state may begin reopening as early as this week if data shows that the coronavirus pandemic is not worsening and testing continues to…
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Build the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.
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Businesses Under Siege by Criminals Threaten to Withhold Taxes, Police Cars Show up Within Days
Reporting
— Jun 14, 2021
Days after businesses in the Fells Point section of Baltimore threatened Mayor Brandon Scott and other city officials with withholding taxes amid a crime wave, a police command post was set up in the neighborhood…
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ALFREDO ORTIZ: Jobs Report Shows Trump Cutting Bloated Federal Workforce
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— Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday’s belated November jobs report shows the small-business economy is still struggling to shake off the hangover from the Biden administration’s affordability crisis. The data shows 64,000 jobs were created last…
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EXCLUSIVE: Key MAHA Initiative Can Save Consumers, Businesses 26x The Money, Report Shows
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— Mar 17, 2026
Adopting a nationwide food-labeling standard supported by the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement could save American businesses significant amounts of money, according to a Job Creators Network (JCN) report…
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Tish James Is Fighting Another DOJ Probe For ‘Selective Enforcement’ Against Trump’s Business, NRA, Unsealed Docs Show
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— Nov 1, 2025
New York Attorney General Letitia James is fighting a federal criminal probe over alleged “selective enforcement” in cases she brought against President Donald Trump’s business and the National Rifle Association (NRA)…
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Turns Out Tariff Refunds Giving Temporary Jolt To Economic Growth
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 12h
Numbers Don’t Lie: Data Barrage Shows Just How Hard It Is For Americans To Find Jobs Under Biden
Reporting
— Jan 6, 2025
Several economic indicators reveal that the U.S. labor market is showing signs of weakness under President Joe Biden’s administration, despite trillions in federal spending on economic policies and significant business…
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LARRY ELDER: Dems Rail Against Colbert’s Cancellation — Here’s Why
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— Jul 26, 2025
CBS canceled Stephen Colbert’s late-night show. Democrat Minnesota Gov. and failed vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz, who recently appeared on the show, said: “Stephen Colbert is the best in the business. He always…
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Global Sources Electronics Show 2026: Booth 5J31 Showcases
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— Jul 24, 2026
Attendees are invited to the Global Sources Electronics Show Phase 1 in Hong Kong from April 11–14, 2026 to see the company’s latest vehicle surveillance systems, MDVR solutions, HD camera systems, and electronic components at booth 5j31, signaling potential business cooperation.
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Dick Van Dyke Seeking to Do One-Man Show at 98
Reporting
— Jun 11, 2024
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke may be 98, but he’s not ready to retire from show business. Van Dyke spoke exclusively to People after taking home a 2024 Daytime Emmy Award on June 7 “I was thinking of doing — 80 years in…
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Barron Trump May Not Go Into Family Business of Politics
Reporting
— Mar 20, 2025
What does the future hold for Barron Trump? The answer may be in the field of technology. At least that is what President Donald Trump told Fox News’ Laura Ingraham on her show that aired Wednesday. The younger Trump…
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Arsenal Refuse to Meet Lyon’s €40m Valuation for Malick Fofana as Sunderland Push Ahead
Arsenal view Olympique Lyon's €40m asking price for Malick Fofana as too high and will only proceed with a changed deal structure; Sunderland are actively pursuing the winger. Fan reactions are predominantly frustrated with Arsenal's stance, though a minority supports fiscal discipline.
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VERDICT WATCH: MA v. Lindsay Clancy - Day 24 | Accused Killer Mom Trial
COURT TV · 1.4M views · Aug 31, 2026
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