Economy & Markets
Meta agrees to pay up to $18bn in social media case settlement
Meta has agreed to pay up to $18bn to settle a case brought by US states in a California federal…
Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
Lede Under new proposals by Reform, individuals waiting on hold to HMRC for over 30 minutes would receive a £30…
Gold Prices Hit 3-Month High on August 25, 2026
Gold prices rose to a three-month high on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, according to a report from Yahoo Finance. This…
Silver Prices Dip Slightly, Remain Over $68
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, silver prices saw a minor decline. Despite this slight retraction, the value of silver maintained…
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ stock plunges as sneaker sales slump
Dick’s Sporting Goods experienced a historic stock decline after reporting lower-than-expected profits and sales, driven in part by weaker demand…
Mom’s house gift raises capital gains tax questions
A recipient of a house gift from their mother is considering transferring it back to her to reduce potential capital…
5 budget-friendly U.S. cities for retirement
Retirees don’t need to leave the country to find affordable places that match their retirement vision, according to MarketWatch.com –…
Older Americans hold $12 trillion in home equity, report says
Older Americans are sitting on an estimated $12 trillion in home equity, raising questions about whether this reluctance to spend…
China Regulates AI Companions Over Fears of Replacing Human Intimacy
In China, AI companions are becoming increasingly common, but the government is now regulating them over fears they could replace…
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz dominance faces erosion amid sanctions
The Strait of Hormuz, long hailed by Iranian leadership as a pillar of national security comparable to nuclear capability, may…