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Trump's 'dividend' promise for Americans leaves open questions
If Donald Trump is to be believed, millions of Americans could receive a financial slice of the fortunes generated by the US president's sweeping tariffs.
Technology
Dangerous dreams: Inside internet's 'sleepmaxxing' craze
From mouth taping to rope-assisted neck swinging, a viral social media trend is promoting extreme bedtime routines that claim to deliver perfect sleep -- despite scant medical evidence and potential safety risks.
Economy
For Argentine farmers, Milei's free-market reforms fall short
Twenty months after Argentina's President Javier Milei came to power vowing to lead a free-market revolution in the so-called sick man of South America, the farming community is egging him on to go further.
Economy
Bank of England set to cut rate as UK economy weakens
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut its key interest rate Thursday, with policymakers mindful of US tariffs and their potential risks to an already-struggling UK economy.
Sports
Canadian teen Mboko beats Rybakina to reach WTA Montreal final
Canadian wild card Victoria Mboko saved a match point on the way to a thrilling 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) victory over former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina on Wednesday to reach the final of the WTA Canadian Open.
Sports
Ohtani homers for 1,000th MLB hit in Dodgers defeat
Shohei Ohtani notched the 1,000th hit of his Major League Baseball career in impressive style Wednesday, belting a two-run homer as part of an impressive two-day display that couldn't get the Los Angeles Dodgers past St. Louis.
Politics
Trump hikes India levy over Russian oil as tariff deadline looms
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered steeper tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil, opening a new front in his trade wars hours before another wave of duties takes effect.
Technology
MicroVision Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
REDMOND, WASHINGTON / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a technology pioneer delivering advanced perception solutions in autonomy and mobility, today announced its second quarter 2025 results.
Technology
Graid Technology Announces Global Availability of SupremeRAID(TM) HE (HPC Edition), Wins Best of Show at FMS 2025
Award-winning GPU-based RAID solution delivers unmatched resilience and efficiency for modern HPC and AI workloads.
Economy
Salomon Brothers: Addressing Crypto's Wallet Problem
Abandoned Wallets Present A Risk to All Digital Wallet Holders
Sports
U.S. Polo Assn. Named No. 1 Sports Licensor and Top 25 on License Global' Prestigious ‘Top Global Licensors’ List
Sport-Inspired Brand Recognized for Reaching $2.5 Billion in Global Retail Sales in 2024
Economy
LHH Launches LHH Interview Center, with Yoodli Technology, to Ready Candidates for Real-Life Interview Experience
The LHH Interview Center builds interview and networking confidence while supporting self-guided learning and AI skill development for today's evolving job market.
Sports
Smiling through: Alcaraz won't let Wimbledon defeat get him down
Carlos Alcaraz says he has refused to let his Wimbledon finals loss to Jannik Sinner wipe the smile from his face as he prepares for his start at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.
Economy
Apple to invest additional $100 bn in US
Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, taking its total pledge to $600 billion over the next four years, US President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
Politics
Trump says likely to meet Putin 'very soon'
Donald Trump said Wednesday he could meet with Vladimir Putin "very soon," following what the US president described as highly productive talks in Moscow between his special envoy and the Russian leader.
Weather
Major climate-GDP study under review after facing challenge
A blockbuster study published in top science journal Nature last year warned that unchecked climate change could slash global GDP by a staggering 62 percent by century's end, setting off alarm bells among financial institutions worldwide.
Politics
Lebanon's Hezbollah rejects cabinet decision to disarm it
Hezbollah said Wednesday that it would treat a Lebanese government decision to disarm the militant group "as if it did not exist", accusing the cabinet of committing a "grave sin".
Economy
Rare 'Hobbit' first edition auctioned for £43,000
A rare first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" sold for 43,000 pounds ($57,000) at auction on Wednesday, after it was found during a house clearance in southwest England.
Sports
Sinner lukewarm on expanded Cincinnati format
Jannik Sinner on Wednesday gave tepid approval to the 12-day jumbo version of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters while confessing that he would actually prefer to keep the event to the usual one week length.
Sports
Rested Scheffler ready to tackle US PGA Tour playoffs
World number one Scottie Scheffler says he's "rested and ready to play" as he prepares to tee it up in the US PGA Tour St. Jude Championship after claiming a fourth major title at the British Open last month.
Politics
Sudan says army destroys Emirati aircraft, killing 40 mercenaries
Sudan's air force has destroyed an Emirati aircraft carrying Colombian mercenaries as it landed at a paramilitary-controlled airport in Darfur, killing at least 40 people, the army-aligned state TV said Wednesday.
Politics
White House says Trump open to meeting Putin and Zelensky
Donald Trump could meet as early as next week with Vladimir Putin following what the US president described as "highly productive" talks in Moscow between his special envoy and the Russian leader.
Economy
Grok, is that Gaza? AI image checks mislocate news photographs
This image by AFP photojournalist Omar al-Qattaa shows a skeletal, underfed girl in Gaza, where Israel's blockade has fuelled fears of mass famine in the Palestinian territory.
'Global icon' Son Heung-min joins LAFC from Tottenham
LAFC hailed the signing of a "global icon" on Wednesday after confirming the arrival of South Korea star Son Heung-min from Tottenham.
Economy
In Cuba, Castro's 'influencer' grandson causes a stir
Cuban influencer Sandro Castro has chosen a very different path to his revolutionary grandfather Fidel, using his name to pursue online fame while occasionally poking fun at the island's dire shortages of food, medicine, power and fuel.
Sports
Mexican president backs threatened female football referee
A female Mexican football referee who fell victim to online threats after refereeing a men's match between Monterrey and Cincinnati received the backing of her country's president on Wednesday.
Boulevard
France wildfire kills one as Spanish resort blaze 'stabilised'
French firefighters on Wednesday battled to halt the spread of a wildfire in the south of the country that has left one person dead as emergency workers in Spain subdued a fire that had forced the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from a resort.
Sports
German great Mueller signs with MLS Whitecaps
Bayern Munich and Germany forward Thomas Mueller has signed with Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps, the Canadian club announced on Wednesday.
Economy
US government gets a year of ChatGPT Enterprise for $1
OpenAI on Wednesday said it was letting the US government use a version of ChatGPT designed for businesses for a year, charging just $1 for the service.
Politics
Trump calls Putin-Witkoff talks 'highly productive' but sanctions still due
President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed talks between his envoy and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine as "highly productive" but US officials said sanctions would still be imposed on Moscow's trading partners.
Culture
Egypt sets opening of $1 bn Pyramids museum for Nov 1
Egypt said on Wednesday that its much-anticipated new $1-billion archaeological museum near the Pyramids of Giza will officially open on November 1 after several delays.
Boulevard
Prince Harry, African charity row rumbles on as watchdog blames 'all parties'
An African charity said Wednesday it would consider further action in a row with its co-founder Prince Harry after a British watchdog criticised "all parties" for letting the bitter internal dispute play out in public.
Economy
Brazil seeks WTO relief against Trump tariffs
Brazil on Wednesday approached the World Trade Organization (WTO) for relief against a hefty trade tariff imposed by President Donald Trump on more than a third of US-bound exports from the Latin American powerhouse.
Sports
Isak told to train alone by Newcastle - reports
Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle hangs in the balance after the Swedish striker was reportedly told to train apart from the rest of the squad on Wednesday.
Boulevard
McDonald's sees US rebound but says low-income diners remain stressed
McDonald's profits rose in the second quarter behind a rebound in US sales but executives said Wednesday that low-income consumers remained under economic stress.
Politics
Trump hikes India levy over Russian oil as tariff deadline approaches
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered steeper tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil, opening a new front in his trade wars just hours before another wave of duties takes effect.
Politics
Swiss president hopes Washington talks avert surprise tariff
Switzerland's president held last-gasp talks with the US secretary of state on Wednesday after she rushed to Washington to avert a surprise steep hike in tariffs -- but her chances of meeting Donald Trump were unclear.
Boulevard
France wildfire kills one as Spanish resort evacuated
French firefighters on Wednesday battled to halt the spread of a wildfire in the south of the country that has left one person dead as emergency workers in Spain fought a fire that has forced the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from a resort.
Politics
Stocks higher with eyes on earnings, US tariff deadline
Stock markets edged higher Wednesday as traders assessed the latest corporate earnings and awaited President Donald Trump's next wave of tariffs.