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

BBC Politics

More cells being built within prisons to help tackle overcrowding

The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells.

politics  Aug 31, 2026

Financial Times

Retired Jewish police chief to stand for Arab-Israeli party in parliamentary election

Yoav Segalovich will be a candidate for Raam in effort to show Arab-Jewish partnership is possible

business  Aug 31, 2026

Variety

‘Gargoyles’ Live-Action Series Not Moving Forward at Disney+

The live-action “Gargoyles” reboot has turned to stone. The project, which was in early development at Disney+, is no longer moving forward, a source confirms to Variety. The streamer was working with writer Gary Dauberman and James Wan’s Atomic Monster to develop a live-action version of the beloved Disney animated series, which aired from 1994 to 1997. Rumors […]

entertainment  Aug 31, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Hedge Fund Disclosure Deadline Delayed Again by SEC, CFTC

US regulators delayed for the fourth time additional hedge fund disclosure requirements that are meant to inform agencies about the financial positions of firms during market turbulence.

business  Aug 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Trump Escalates War on Press, Threatens FCC Case Against NBC’s Kristen Welker

It's the most direct move yet to weaponize the agency against an individual journalist by name — and the facts don't back him up.

entertainment  Aug 31, 2026

ESPN

Messi's emotional Argentina farewell shows he's not forgotten criticism of the past

The level of emotion and humanity Messi showed in his Argentina farewell note shows that he's still not over the criticism he got in the past for not winning as much with his country as he did with his club.

sports  Aug 31, 2026

WSJ World News

Opinion | Chuck Schumer and Hasan Piker

Abdul El-Sayed’s pal may cost Democrats a Senate seat. Any thoughts, Senator?

general  Aug 31, 2026

BBC Sport

Saka earns Arsenal hard-fought win at Aston Villa

Bukayo Saka's second-half goal is enough to earn Premier League champions Arsenal victory at Aston Villa.

sports  Aug 31, 2026

ESPN

Healthy again, Alcaraz returns with US Open win

Carlos Alcaraz returned to the US Open and looked healthy enough for a run at a repeat, beating Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday.

sports  Aug 31, 2026

WSJ World News

Opinion | Taiwan’s Drone Realism

The island spends more to defend itself, but U.S. arms are in limbo.

general  Aug 31, 2026

The Guardian

North Carolina teenager dies from rare infection caused by brain-eating amoeba

Naegleria fowleri is commonly found in warm freshwater, and if it enters through the nose, can cause brain damageA North Carolina teenager has died after contracting a rare and often fatal brain-eating amoeba.The state’s health department (NCDHHS) confirmed the boy’s death on Monday, saying: “NCDHHS has been informed that the teen who developed a rare illness, caused by Naegleria fowleri died on Aug. 31, 2026. We extend our condolences to the family, friends and community impacted by this loss.”

general  Aug 31, 2026

MarketWatch

Vanguard’s S&P 500 index fund changed how we invest — but there may be a smarter way to get into the market

When everyone indexes, what is the market?

business  Aug 31, 2026

Financial Times

Europeans shun Russian finance minister at US-hosted G20 meeting

Anton Siluanov excluded from event photo despite ‘productive’ meeting with Treasury secretary Scott Bessent

business  Aug 31, 2026

Yahoo Finance

ETF Investors Chase Higher Yields as Bonds Sell Off

business  Aug 31, 2026

Yahoo Finance

ETF League Tables: Vanguard Leads

business  Aug 31, 2026

BBC Sport

Hull agree £22m fee for Everton's Iroegbunam

Hull City agree a £22m deal to sign Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam.

sports  Aug 31, 2026

BBC World

Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges

Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.

general  Aug 31, 2026