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Pounding waves open up sinkhole in swanky Malibu home reportedly owned by US actor Nicolas Cage
Coastal waters off Southern California were being roiled by the remnants of Hurricane Marie.
BOK's Rhee: FX Intervention Can Calm Volatility
Rhee Chang Yong says he was surprised that the recent market intervention appeared to be mainly by Japan and the US rather than a broader G7 effort that would typically include European countries. (Source: Bloomberg)
Ex-US Trade Representative: US-Canada Ties Remain Vital
Former US Trade Representative Susan Schwab says shared geography and deep economic ties will keep the U.S. and Canada aligned despite upcoming political friction. She notes that joint cooperation on critical minerals and a unified front against Chinese competition are essential to protect North American industry. (Source: Bloomberg)
Regulator concludes investigation into 4 charities as class inquiry continues
The Charity Commission has removed four charities from an ongoing statutory class inquiry into 105 charities.
Kioxia Dismisses SK Hynix Tie-Up, Vows to Ease Chip Price Rises
Kioxia Holdings Corp.’s top executive brushed aside the likelihood of deeper ties with rival and stakeholder SK Hynix Inc., while pledging to keep surging memory prices at bay to avoid denting long-term AI demand.
More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?
UnitedHealth Sells Interest in Florida WellMed Clinics to TPG
UnitedHealth Group Inc. has sold an interest in some of its Optum Health operations in Florida to private equity company TPG Inc. as the health conglomerate is working to recover from a collapse in profits last year.
Paytm Bets on Workplace AI Agents in Pivot Beyond Payments
Indian digital payments pioneer Paytm is expanding to a new business, jumping on the agentic AI bandwagon to accelerate a rebound in revenue growth.
China Plans to Let $568 Billion Fund Tap Southbound Bond Connect
China plans to allow its $568 billion social security fund to buy offshore bonds through an investment channel with Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter, in its latest effort to boost demand for yuan assets in the Asian financial hub.
Mexico Slashes Pemex Aid by 70% to $4.8 Billion in New Budget
Mexico’s government aims to reduce its financial support for state-owned oil company Petroleos Mexicanos’ debt payments to 81.1 billion pesos ($4.8 billion) in 2027, down by nearly 70% from the 263.5 billion pesos budgeted this year.
New Mexicans deride Trump's 'New America' idea
They say it is an attempt to erase the state's history and culture.
Shipping Nations Warn Global Trade is Fracturing — And Everyone Pays
The armed conflicts, trade wars, and extreme weather events hammering maritime supply chains are not one-offs, but rather signs of a “structural shift” for global trade, 18 of the most important shipping nations warned on Tuesday.
Ringgit Falls to Lowest Versus Singapore Dollar Since November
Malaysia’s ringgit fell to a 10-month low versus the Singapore dollar, weighed by foreign stock outflows while the island state’s currency is supported by a hawkish monetary policy stance.
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and incumbent DMK president M.K. Stalin has now announced a massive revamp exercise in the party’s structure following the defeat in the Assembly elections in 2026
Bloomberg Daybreak Asia: Bessent Dares Traders on Yen (Podcast)
Source: Bloomberg, 0:00
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their second child soon. The couple shared maternity and family photos featuring their daughter Dua. Fans noted that Dua strongly resembles her father, Ranveer Singh. Deepika continues professional commitments while preparing for the baby's arrival. Ranveer is also working on his upcoming film project.
Key New Hampshire Senate Race to Pit Pappas Against Sununu
Representative Chris Pappas fought off a progressive challenge to win the Democratic primary for a New Hampshire Senate seat, AP and NBC projected, setting up a November showdown with former Republican Senator John Sununu.
US to ban Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports as trade war sizzles
The import bans go into effect on Sept 29.
OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam wants his team to play freely in the final Test. The Pakistan Cricket Board made significant changes after two heavy defeats. Seven players were released and new faces joined the touring squad. Babar Azam expressed surprise at the mid-series squad overhaul. He believes the new players can make an impact in the upcoming match.
Scammers demand money from Instagram users over fake copyright claims.
Jim and Anne Purvis bought 187.4 acres on Ontario’s Wilson Island in 1989 and spent 36 years protecting the land as a family sanctuary. They have now donated the property to the Northumberland Land Trust, ensuring its forests, wetlands, grasslands and habitats for species at risk remain protected as a permanent nature reserve.
A childhood accident cost Dilip Gavit his right arm, but it could not take away his ambition. From a tribal hamlet in Nashik to a Commonwealth Games record in Glasgow, the 23-year-old's journey has been shaped by resilience, a life-changing coach and an unlikely switch from the 400m to the 100m. The 23-year-old now aims for glory at the Asian Games.
How GPT-5.6 Sol helps run quantum computing experiments
See how an MIT researcher uses GPT-5.6 Sol with Codex to autonomously run quantum computing experiments, analyze results, and calibrate qubits.
Nicolas Cage’s $10.5 million Malibu mansion has been hit by a massive sinkhole, with photos showing the driveway collapsing amid suspected coastal erosion. According to KTLA, the crater measures around 30 feet by 30 feet. The 4,000-square-foot beachfront property was purchased by Cage in 2024 and features dramatic ocean views and a rooftop deck.
