Bloomberg Markets

Why a Hawkish Warsh Is a Tough Sell to the Bond Markets | Insight with Haslinda Amin 8/31/2026

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture.b (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Aug 31, 2026

WSJ World News

China’s Biggest Airlines Post Over $1 Billion Loss in First Half as Fuel Shock Bites

China’s three largest state-owned airlines posted deeper losses, dragged by weak domestic pricing and high fuel costs spurred by the Middle East conflict.

general  Aug 31, 2026

BBC Sport

Robinson's rhythmical action reminiscent of McGrath - Agnew

Glenn McGrath-like Ollie Robinson has Australia to thank for bringing back into fashion an age-old tactic which is fuelling his success.

sports  Aug 31, 2026

The Guardian

Embattled Sydney property developer Bathla warns it could fold by the end of the week

Administrators said it would be forced to close the business if it failed to secure additional funding, revealing hundreds of staff have not been paid for weeksThe administrators of embattled property developer Bathla Group have said the company will fold by the end of the week unless they can secure additional funding to keep it afloat.The insolvency advisory Teneo assumed control of Bathla’s operations on 25 August after the Sydney-based construction company went into voluntary administration.

general  Aug 31, 2026

ESPN

Djokovic loses 5-set marathon in US Open shocker

Novak Djokovic, 39, is out of the US Open after a first-round defeat to Mariano Navone on Sunday night, losing 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a five-set marathon that lasted four hours and 36 minutes. He had never lost in the first round at the US Open.

sports  Aug 31, 2026

The Guardian Science

Starwatch: Sagitta’s arrow shape makes it easy to see against a dark sky

The third-smallest constellation can be found partway along one of the imaginary lines of the summer triangleWe are on the hunt for another small, northern summer constellation this week: Sagitta, the arrow. Although it consists of just a handful of faint stars, Sagitta’s distinctive shape (it really does look like an arrow) makes it easy to identify against a dark sky.The chart shows the view looking up towards the zenith while facing south from London at 22.30 BST on Monday. Continue reading..

science  Aug 31, 2026

The Guardian Health

NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England

Checks at pharmacies for people aged 40 to 84 are aimed at identifying those at risk of heart attack or strokeThe NHS in England is to offer free finger-prick blood tests for cholesterol on the high street for the first time under plans to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter within the next decade.The seven-minute tests will be available at participating pharmacies as part of a national rollout to spot “ticking timebombs” earlier. Continue reading...

health  Aug 31, 2026

Science Daily

Rocky planets may have formed just 100 million years after the Big Bang

Rocky planets may have been able to start forming just 100 million years after the Big Bang, thanks to enormous early supernovae that scattered planet-building elements across space. Simulations found enough solid material and water around a young star to suggest that Earth-like worlds could have appeared far earlier than previously believed.

science  Aug 31, 2026

BBC Sport

The full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal revealed

Exposing a British scandal.
 The women forced by the state to give up their newborns

sports  Aug 31, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Europe's central bankers fear more turbulence in testy U.S. relations

business  Aug 31, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

China Coking Coal Heads for Record Monthly Gain on Supply Crunch

Chinese coking coal prices were heading for the biggest monthly gain on record, as supply of the steelmaking raw material tightens on the back of output disruptions and tougher safety checks.

business  Aug 31, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Inflation Control Good for US Growth: L&G Strategist

L&G Asia Head of Investment Strategy Ben Bennett describes Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's latest Jackson Hole speech as "pragmatic," noting that controlling inflation will benefit US economic expansion. He speaks as analysts project the central bank may be poised to raise interest rates. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Aug 31, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

China’s August LNG Imports Set to Drop as High Prices Hit Demand

China’s imports of liquefied natural gas are set to drop this month from a year earlier, according to ship-tracking data, as higher prices triggered by the war in the Middle East weighed on consumption.

business  Aug 31, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Sungrow Shares Slump After Profit Tumbles by Almost a Third

The shares of Sungrow Power Supply Co., one of the world’s biggest renewable energy equipment makers, tumbled after the Chinese company reported a sharp drop in first-half profit.

business  Aug 31, 2026

BBC Sport

Djokovic breaks down in tears during US Open first-round exit

An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provided further evidence that age is fast catching up with the 39-year-old great.

sports  Aug 31, 2026

Science Daily

Scientists discover diamonds can generate electricity

Diamond was thought to be incapable of producing electricity through mechanical deformation, but ultrathin flexible diamond membranes have now shown a strong and repeatable piezoelectric effect. The unexpected discovery could open the door to diamond-powered sensors, tiny energy systems, and self-powered medical implants.

science  Aug 31, 2026

NASA News

APOD: 2026 August 31 – Launch of the Roman Space Telescope

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 31 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. To view this […]

science  Aug 31, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Index Funds Celebrate Their 50th Birthday

business  Aug 31, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Vanguard’s Altruist Deal Could Be a Warning Shot for ETF Platform Fees

business  Aug 31, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Radiant World’s Senior China Trader Quits as Pressure Builds

A leading executive at Radiant World’s China office has quit, according to sources familiar with the matter, as the iron ore trader comes under pressure over concerns it provided falsified documents to banks.

business  Aug 31, 2026