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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Announces Retirement at End of 2026
Cathy Engelbert will step down as WNBA commissioner in December 2026, concluding a tenure marked by historic growth and record franchise valuations.
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Inside Manchester’s 1980s Fashion Hub: Affleck’s Palace
BBC's 1986 footage highlights Affleck's Palace, the Manchester market that became a key destination for students and designers like Jeff Banks.
Business
July Black Sea Casualties Exceed Total War Deaths, Threatening Grain Exports
Deadly escalation in the Black Sea has killed more seafarers in July than the entire preceding war, halting grain shipments and raising…
Trump Urges Fed to Cut Rates or Faces Trade Sanctions on Surplus Nations
President Trump demanded the Federal Reserve slash interest rates, threatening to cut trade with countries running surpluses with the U.S. if the…
Business
Bank of England Governor Warns Populism Threatens Central Bank Independence
Andrew Bailey urges central bankers to justify their decisions to the public, warning that failure to do so risks labels of elitism…
U.S. Job Growth Surges in August, Fueling Fed Rate Hike Bets and Pushing Yields Higher
The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding expectations, boosting probability of a September rate hike and pushing 2-year yields to…
Business
US Job Growth Surpasses Expectations, Driven by Hospitality and Education
August saw US job creation triple forecasts with 162,000 new roles, fueled by hospitality and education sectors.
U.S. Job Growth Surpasses Expectations in August; Unemployment Steady at 4.1%
August payrolls rose by 162,000, beating forecasts, while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, shifting Federal Reserve focus to upcoming inflation data.
Business
Private Security Spending Surges Past $50 Billion as Fears of Violence Drive Demand
Rising tensions and high-profile incidents are fueling a boom in the private security industry, now valued above $50 billion, with communities like…
Global Billionaire Wealth Hits Record $15.1 Trillion as AI Boom Drives Record Headcount
The number of billionaires reached a record 3,795 in 2025, with total wealth surging to $15.1 trillion, driven largely by the artificial…