Why Supermarket Prices Stay High When Inflation Falls

Washington, Sunday, 9 August 2026.
Although broader inflation has slowed, global food prices reached a three-year high in July 2026, as asymmetric retail pricing and severe weather shocks keep consumer grocery bills elevated.

SEC Approves New Overnight Price Limits to Tame After-Hours Stock Volatility

Young Americans Shift to Budgeting Strategy as Debt Reaches Record Highs

US Unemployment Drops as Discouraged Jobseekers Leave the Labor Force

Why Stock Markets Keep Reaching New Highs Despite Warning Signs

Meta Expects AI Efficiency Gains to Fuel More Work, Not Extra Vacation

Menlo Park, Sunday, 9 August 2026.
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth rejected employee requests to trade AI productivity gains for extra paid time off, establishing that enterprise AI efficiency belongs to the company to increase overall output.

Mattel Launches First Whitney Houston Barbie to Honor Legendary Singer

Apple Solves Production Issues Ahead of September Launch for Its First Folding Phone

BHP Shifts Focus to Copper as Energy Transition Drives New Earnings Record

Elektros Advances Lithium Mining Strategy and EV Charging Technology

US Senate Delays Key Vote on College Sports Reform Legislation

Washington, Saturday, 8 August 2026.
The U.S. Senate adjourned without voting on the Protect College Sports Act, delaying landmark legislation to standardise NIL rules, cap agent fees, and grant limited antitrust immunity until September 2026.

Senate Passes Temporary Funding Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown

California State Bar Accepts Audit Findings and Ends Investigation Into Problematic Licensing Exam

US Senate Approves Tough Economic Sanctions Targeting Russian Energy Buyers

US Considers Ending Grace Period for Unemployed H-1B Visa Holders

How Peace in the Caucasus Unlocked Direct Energy Trade Between Historic Rivals

Baku, Saturday, 8 August 2026.
One year after the historic Washington summit, former adversaries Azerbaijan and Armenia are actively trading petroleum products and developing shared transit routes, marking a major economic milestone.

Guyana Approaches Venezuela's Oil Output While Dominating Global Per Capita Production

Iran and Oman Negotiate Joint Traffic Control in the Strait of Hormuz

Armenia and Azerbaijan Mark Peace Anniversary with Growing Economic Cooperation

Mexico and Argentina Support FIFA Leadership Amid Growing Global Governance Rift

A New Wearable Ultrasound Device Accelerates Sleep Recovery Without Medication

San Francisco, Saturday, 8 August 2026.
A non-invasive ultrasound patch shortened time to REM sleep by 43 minutes in trials, offering promising commercial potential for stress management and healthcare technology investors.

Brush Fire Near Burbank Forces Business Evacuations and Cancels Events

Tennessee Titans Sign Left Guard Peter Skoronski to Record Contract Extension

Former Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Makes Television Debut with NBC Sports

Los Angeles Homelessness Service Executive Receives $1.6 Million Compensation While Living Remote