NY Times Business

Catastrophic Flood Exposes the Risks of Nepal’s Hydropower Bet

The loss of power-generating capacity has raised questions about an ambitious expansion of renewable energy in one of the world’s most hazard-prone mountain regions.

business  Aug 29, 2026

NY Times World

Turkey and Israel Vie for Middle East Influence as Tensions Spike

Israel’s strike on a Syrian base to pre-empt the feared deployment of Turkish forces was part of a growing competition in the Middle East and beyond.

general  Aug 29, 2026

NY Times World

Carney Has Canadians’ Support on Trump. Now Comes the Hard Part.

The U.S.-Canada trade war has galvanized Canadians behind their prime minister’s decision to walk away from negotiations. What happens when the time comes for talks to restart?

general  Aug 29, 2026

NY Times Tech

How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came Together

State attorneys general spent months in negotiations. Then, as its legal losses mounted, the social media giant’s new top lawyer brought a huge settlement to the table.

technology  Aug 29, 2026

NY Times Business

High Debt and Rising Prices Catch Up to Trump, as Midterms Near

To win in 2024, the president promised an economic course correction. Almost two years later, his agenda has made that fight even harder.

business  Aug 29, 2026

NY Times Business

“The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth”: An Economist, Erased

Maria Edgeworth sneaked economic theory into her best-selling novels. Two centuries later, a new book finally gives her the credit she deserves.

business  Aug 29, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Covenant Logistics Eyes Higher-Return Growth as Freight Markets Recover

business  Aug 29, 2026

Yahoo Finance

He Put His Company’s Name on a Soccer Jersey. The Ad Lowered His Social Security Earnings. The Seats Did Not.

business  Aug 29, 2026

Yahoo Finance

What's the real retirement age in America? Here are 4 guesses

business  Aug 29, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Tax promises, defence targets and Iran: Andy Burnham’s budget headaches

As economic circumstances worsen, the PM’s commitments have left him and the chancellor in a tight spotWhen Andy Burnham made his first speech after returning as an MP, he promised that as prime minister he would oversee “the most significant change moment in our politics for 40 years”. His style, direction and communication has been a big shift from Keir Starmer’s approach, but as he heads into the autumn, the new prime minister faces some very similar problems.With an early budget in late Octo

politics  Aug 29, 2026

NY Times Tech

Political Campaigns Are Quietly Paying Influencers to Support Candidates

Their videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.

technology  Aug 29, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Why the Fed is often slow, late … and wrong in reading inflation

business  Aug 29, 2026

Washington Post Business

The financial (and life) lessons I learned from Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’

Facing workplace sexism and bias, Dolly Parton’s message of resilience offers the strength to keep fighting for your worth.

business  Aug 29, 2026

Washington Post Business

The Fed confronts a powerful new economic force

In meetings on how to steer the nation’s financial path, central bank officials regularly debate the effect of artificial intelligence on the economy, a Post analysis found.

business  Aug 29, 2026

Washington Post World

Ka-nyet! Kanye West concerts canceled in Russia.

Two sold-out shows in St. Petersburg were scrapped, highlighting wartime ambivalence about Western culture and the rapper’s past antisemitic remarks.

general  Aug 29, 2026

Wired

Psilocybin Might Make Your Brain Live in the Moment

Psychedelics are often associated with disconnecting from reality, but a recent neuroimaging study found that psilocybin can actually make our brain activity more connected to the world around us.

technology  Aug 29, 2026

BBC World

Dutch institute issues 'red alert' over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills

The drugs have a delayed effect which "increases the risk of overdose", the institute has advised.

general  Aug 29, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Coca-Cola's Dividend Yield Has Fallen to 2.4% From 2.9% at the Start of 2026. Is the Stock Still a Buy?

business  Aug 29, 2026

BBC Sport

Beaugrand wins again in Weihai as Potter second

France's Cassandre Beaugrand earns her fourth straight win in the World Triathlon Championship Series as Britain's Beth Potter comes second in Weihai.

sports  Aug 29, 2026

Yahoo Finance

President Donald Trump Claims "Prices Are Dropping Fast," but Trumpflation Data Tells a Different Story -- and That's Potentially Terrible News for Stocks

business  Aug 29, 2026