Bloomberg Markets

UK’s Miliband Seen as Least Appealing Chancellor: Markets Pulse

Andy Burnham has yet to announce his choice for UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, but among the presumptive next prime minister’s leading candidates, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is seen as the least market-friendly choice, according to the latest Bloomberg Markets Live Pulse survey.

business  Jul 14, 2026

The Guardian

Universities not doing enough to deal with protests and ‘highly personal’ attacks, antisemitism royal commission hears

Royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion hears from professor whose office was occupied by protesters Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Jewish professor has told the royal commission into antisemitism the University of Melbourne needs to show it doesn’t “tolerate misbehaviour” after the expulsion of two pro-Palestine student activists who occupied his office was overturned.Steven Prawer, a professor of p

general  Jul 14, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

China’s Green-Tech Exports Surge on Energy Transition Demand

China’s exports of green-tech products rose by more than a third in the first half of the year, driven by the accelerating global energy transition.

business  Jul 14, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Indonesia Says S&P Affirmation to Help Stabilize Bond Market

Indonesia expects S&P Global Ratings’ vote of confidence in its sovereign credit profile to help stabilize the domestic bond market after a selloff in June, according to a top finance ministry official.

business  Jul 14, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

China Expels Former Politburo Member Over Graft and Sex Charges

China expelled former Politburo member Ma Xingrui from the ruling Communist Party, accusing him of a wide range of offenses including corruption, abuse of power and trading political favors for sex.

business  Jul 14, 2026

Variety

‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Star Anya Taylor-Joy Has Not Read the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Books Yet, but Is ‘About to’ Soon

Anya Taylor-Joy was a strict “Harry Potter” fan as a child, but now, having been cast in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” she’s ready to dive into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. “I’m about to read the books now, actually,” Taylor-Joy told Variety’s Marc Malkin at the Monday night premiere of […]

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Variety

‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Star Anya Taylor-Joy Has Not Read the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Books Yet, but Is ‘About to’ Soon

Anya Taylor-Joy was a strict “Harry Potter” fan as a child, but now, having been cast in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” she’s ready to dive into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. “I’m about to read the books now, actually,” Taylor-Joy told Variety at the Monday night premiere of Apple TV’s […]

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

South Korean Won Hits Two-Month High on Inflow Expectations

The South Korean won advanced to its strongest level since May on expectations that dollar inflows from SK Hynix Inc’s American depositary receipts will enter the local currency market.

business  Jul 14, 2026

Science Daily

NASA selects four new Moon missions to build a permanent lunar base

NASA is ramping up its lunar ambitions by awarding nearly $600 million for four commercial Moon landings planned for late 2028. Each mission will carry the same trio of science instruments to improve lunar navigation, study dangerous dust kicked up during landings, and map the Moon's radiation environment. The agency also revealed plans for new rovers, communication satellites, and additional cargo missions as it lays the groundwork for a permanent Moon Base.

science  Jul 14, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Palm Oil Advances as Crude Rally Boosts Outlook for Biofuels

Palm oil climbed for a second day as a surge in crude prices fueled by renewed US-Iran hostilities brightened demand prospects for biofuels.

business  Jul 14, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

South Korea Plans FX Rule Easing to Expand Won’s Global Use

South Korea plans to relax foreign-exchange rules governing capital transactions in the second half of the year as part of a broader effort to internationalize the won and deepen overseas use of the currency.

business  Jul 14, 2026

Financial Times

China’s growth: five things to watch as economic pressure mounts

Monthly indicators show weakness in retail sales and investment ahead of second-quarter figure

business  Jul 14, 2026

ESPN

Walker walks it off: Cards slugger wins HR Derby

Jordan Walker homered on his last six swings to beat hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber, becoming the first Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby.

sports  Jul 14, 2026

Variety

States Seek Injunction to Prevent Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal From Closing

California and 11 other states have filed for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction to prevent the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal from closing while the states pursue an antitrust lawsuit. In a motion filed on Monday evening, the states asked a federal judge to act by July 22. Paramount has previously informed the states […]

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

The Guardian

Fourth Australian interest rate rise more likely if Trump’s Iran conflict not resolved within a week

Economists warn continued conflict could push oil prices beyond US$100 a barrel, increasing chance of further RBA rate hikeResurgent oil and fuel prices could cement a fourth interest rate rise this year if Donald Trump’s renewed conflict with Iran is not resolved within a week, economists warn.US missile strikes on Iran and Trump’s announcement overnight of a new maritime blockade has lifted oil prices to their highest point in the month since the two countries agreed to a peace deal. Continue

general  Jul 14, 2026

Science Daily

Scientists discover why peach fuzz can suddenly make you itch

A newly discovered network of fine hairs and specialized nerve cells appears to form a dedicated system for sensing mechanical itch, offering fresh insight into why chronic itching occurs. Because humans show signs of having the same pathway, the research could pave the way for more effective treatments for conditions such as eczema.

science  Jul 14, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Australia Sees No Mass Layoffs From AI Just Yet

A first-of-its-kind report by the Australian government finds AI has not yet caused broad disruption in the nation’s labor market. That’s as the rising demand for AI is heightening concerns over the future of white-collar jobs. Scientia Professor of AI at the University of New South Wales Toby Walsh joins "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" to discuss why Canberra needs to act now to mitigate the impact of AI and prepare workers for change. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 14, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Oil Rises as Trump Resumes Hormuz Blockade | The Asia Trade 7/14/2026

"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Singapore with Shery Ahn and Avril Hong, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 14, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Did James Franco Find Real Alien Footage or Is He Just Trolling Everyone?

The actor has been posting cryptic videos on TikTok since the beginning of June, teasing footage he claimed to have of an extraterrestrial encounter: "I need to get this out for that very reason that people are trying to stop me."

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Variety

Jon Stewart Slams Donald Trump’s Reaction to Lindsey Graham’s Death

On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart slammed President Donald Trump for the reaction he gave to the press following the death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham. Graham died on July 11 at 71 years old. “The big news from the weekend was the sudden passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham of South […]

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026