Washington Post Business

Russian finance minister, invited by Trump, draws objections at G-20 meeting

As Moscow pounds Ukraine, the appearance by Finance Minister Anton Siluanov was “quite troubling,” said one attendee. U.S. officials cited a need for “dialogue.”

business  Aug 31, 2026

BBC Sport

'I felt the love' - how did Alcaraz look on winning singles return?

After a 139-day wait, Carlos Alcaraz makes a winning return to the singles court as he beats Roman Safuillin in the US Open first round.

sports  Aug 31, 2026

The Guardian

Hiker, 91, becomes oldest person to complete grueling Appalachian Trail

Dale Sanders said he fell 71 times on the trail, but completed the journey as ‘people are motivated … by my efforts’A 91-year-old hiker has reclaimed his record as the oldest person to complete the more than 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail.By his count, Dale Sanders, of Tennessee, fell 71 times during the feat, six of which he said were hard falls and one which required a brief hospitalization and another just 200 yards from the end. The 2,193-mile trail runs between Springer Mountain in Georgia an

general  Aug 31, 2026

TechCrunch

A group funded by Andreessen, Horowitz, and Brockman plan data center ads to sway midterms

Build American AI plans to lobby voters in select states about the virtues of data centers by spending millions of dollars on ads.

technology  Aug 31, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Ares Raises $3.8 Billion for Japan-Focused Logistics Fund

Ares Management Corp has raised ¥612 billion ($3.8 billion) for its latest Japan-focused logistics development fund, in the largest closed-end institutional fundraise by its real estate business.

business  Aug 31, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Corn Pushes Higher to Close August, as Conditions Slip

business  Aug 31, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Apple’s Ternus Takes the CEO Reins

Stepping into his new role as Apple's chief executive officer on Sept. 1, John Ternus won’t have much time before the company begins its annual fall product rollouts. This year the lineup will include an unusually ambitious slate of devices he’s been teasing for months internally, including the first foldable iPhone and a smart display that can recognize who’s speaking and tailor content to them. Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Consumers Tech Mark Gurman reports on what's next for Apple. (Sou

business  Aug 31, 2026

NY Times World

Mansour Abbas Recruits Yoav Segalovitz to Join Raam Party in Israeli Election

Mansour Abbas has recruited a Jewish lawmaker best known for reducing the crime rate in Arab cities. Could that be enough to get Mr. Abbas a seat in the next government?

general  Aug 31, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Chris Benecchi Named Inventiva’s New Chief Operating Officer

business  Aug 31, 2026

BBC World

Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen

Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.

general  Aug 31, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Asian Stocks to Fall as Iran Flare-Up Boosts Oil: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia are set to follow Wall Street lower as renewed geopolitical tensions lifted oil prices, reviving inflation concerns and the prospect of further monetary tightening.

business  Aug 31, 2026

BBC World

Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneo

Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.

general  Aug 31, 2026

Wired

The Best Labor Day Mattress Deals On Beds We’ve Tried In Our Homes

It’s one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and our top tested picks are on sale.

technology  Aug 31, 2026

NY Times World

Phantom Island Mysteriously Appears, Then Vanishes on B.C. Reservoir

Officials first thought it was just an A.I. ruse, until they checked satellite images of northern British Columbia. It was there, until it was not.

general  Aug 31, 2026

Variety

Gal Gadot Defends Starring in Movie With AI Sets and Lighting Because ‘You’re Going to Work With It or Be Out of the Game’; Lawyers Spent 6 Months Ensuring AI Would Not Alter Actors

Gal Gadot appeared on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast to promote her Prime Video action movie “The Runner” and told host Josh Horowitz that she would likely not return as Wonder Woman if an opportunity to make a third movie came to be. “For me to go to do another Wonder Woman, I am not […]

entertainment  Aug 31, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Sept. 1

Oil pushed higher after the biggest gain in three weeks on Monday as fresh hostilities between the US and Iran raised concerns about prolonged disruptions to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

business  Aug 31, 2026

The Guardian

How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster

Flash flooding in Arizona tourist destination was likely triggered by compounding climate factors, such as drought and warming in Pacific OceanRemote Grand Canyon lodge hit by deadly flash flood boasts fabled historyA deadly flash flood in the Grand Canyon over the weekend was likely driven by a confluence of climate factors, including drought, wildfire scarring and warming temperatures in the Pacific Ocean that can supercharge storms.At least two people have died and 15 remain missing or unacco

general  Aug 31, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Japan Bonds Face Test at 10-Year Sale as Yield Approaches 3%

Japan’s auction of 10-year government bonds on Tuesday will test demand for this key maturity as yields approach the milestone of 3% and investors position for an interest rate hike from the central bank.

business  Aug 31, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Australia Raises Wheat Crop Forecast as Export Demand Picks Up

Australia raised its wheat crop forecast after strong winter rains improved growing conditions, just as the worsening Black Sea crisis creates additional demand for the country’s grain.

business  Aug 31, 2026

Washington Post Business

Amazon secretly inflated ad prices, the FTC and 22 states allege in a lawsuit

More than 1 million advertisers were affected, the suit says. The online retailer says the Federal Trade Commission’s claim “fundamentally misunderstands” how its ads work.

business  Aug 31, 2026