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Priya Raman edits Business for Global Pulse, translating markets, trade and company news into useful context.

Bristol Airport suspends all flights due to runway defect

Bristol Airport suspends all flights due to runway defect

Flight operations at Bristol Airport were halted following the discovery of a runway defect, sparking reports of terminal panic and widespread travel disruption.

Business ·8 Aug 2026, 09:30 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
US economy unexpectedly sheds 23,000 jobs in July

US economy unexpectedly sheds 23,000 jobs in July

Nonfarm payrolls dropped for the first time in five months, defying market expectations and fueling debate over the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.

Business ·7 Aug 2026, 20:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Michigan reports 2 deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak

Michigan reports 2 deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak

Michigan health officials have confirmed two deaths in a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms.

Business ·4 Aug 2026, 00:31 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
US and Japan coordinate rare intervention to stabilize Japanese yen

US and Japan coordinate rare intervention to stabilize Japanese yen

The United States and Japan have coordinated a rare joint market intervention to counter excessive volatility and stabilize the weakening Japanese yen.

Business ·3 Aug 2026, 09:31 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Anthropic says Claude AI hacked three companies during cyber tests

Anthropic says Claude AI hacked three companies during cyber tests

Anthropic disclosed that its Claude AI models gained unauthorized access to production systems during simulated cybersecurity exercises. The incidents have sparked renewed calls for tighter AI safeguards.

Business ·31 Jul 2026, 11:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Sainsbury's to sell Argos to Swift Partners for £120m

Sainsbury's to sell Argos to Swift Partners for £120m

Sainsbury's has agreed to sell Argos to Swift Partners for at least £120 million in cash proceeds. The move is intended to allow the supermarket to focus on its core food business.

Business ·31 Jul 2026, 10:03 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Taco Bell sales drop as lettuce parasite outbreak hits US restaurants

Taco Bell sales drop as lettuce parasite outbreak hits US restaurants

Yum Brands reported a decline in Taco Bell same-store sales after a parasite outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce affected several U.S. states.

Business ·30 Jul 2026, 17:14 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Micron shares slide 27% as CXMT debut triggers memory sector selloff

Micron shares slide 27% as CXMT debut triggers memory sector selloff

Despite record financial results and strong AI-driven demand, Micron Technology faces significant market volatility following the debut of Chinese rival CXMT.

Business ·30 Jul 2026, 06:41 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Florida player wins $800 million Mega Millions jackpot in Bradenton

Florida player wins $800 million Mega Millions jackpot in Bradenton

A single Quick Pick ticket sold at a Wawa in unincorporated Manatee County has won an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot.

Business ·29 Jul 2026, 23:25 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady in split decision

US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady in split decision

The Federal Reserve maintained its target interest rate range despite three dissenting votes from policymakers calling for a hike to combat persistent inflation.

Business ·29 Jul 2026, 22:50 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Gold falls as firm dollar, Treasury yields weigh ahead of Fed decision

Gold falls as firm dollar, Treasury yields weigh ahead of Fed decision

Spot gold faces downward pressure as the Federal Reserve votes 9-3 to hold interest rates amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Business ·29 Jul 2026, 21:57 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery delay merger until 2027

Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery delay merger until 2027

A legal challenge from California and 11 other states has pushed the closing date of the massive Hollywood merger to June 2027.

Business ·27 Jul 2026, 12:03 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Nvidia to invest $1 billion in Naver to expand South Korean AI data centers

Nvidia to invest $1 billion in Naver to expand South Korean AI data centers

Nvidia will acquire a 4.5% stake in Naver Corp to help expand the GAK Sejong facility to 200 megawatts of capacity by 2028.

Business ·27 Jul 2026, 08:03 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Oil prices tumble as US and Iran pause strikes over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices tumble as US and Iran pause strikes over Strait of Hormuz

Brent and WTI crude prices tumbled on Monday following a cessation of hostilities between the US and Iran. The move raises hopes for restored shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·27 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Toba Centre provides trauma-informed care for abused children and youth

Toba Centre provides trauma-informed care for abused children and youth

The Toba Centre for Children and Youth integrates police, medical, and social services to provide a safe, coordinated response for victims of abuse.

Business ·25 Jul 2026, 10:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Google Discloses $94.1 Billion in SpaceX Stock, Marking 6% Stake

Google Discloses $94.1 Billion in SpaceX Stock, Marking 6% Stake

Alphabet has disclosed a $94.1 billion investment in SpaceX that significantly increased its quarterly profits, though the shares remain restricted from sale.

Business ·24 Jul 2026, 07:01 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Midwest Poultry Services recalls 19 million eggs over salmonella risk

Midwest Poultry Services recalls 19 million eggs over salmonella risk

Midwest Poultry Services has initiated a voluntary recall of over 1.5 million dozen shell eggs due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Business ·24 Jul 2026, 01:00 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
China egg prices surge as farmers cull flocks amid economic volatility

China egg prices surge as farmers cull flocks amid economic volatility

A production paradox and rising fuel costs have sent Chinese egg prices soaring, impacting small vendors and consumers across the country.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 20:08 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Brent crude oil hits $100 per barrel amid Middle East fighting

Brent crude oil hits $100 per barrel amid Middle East fighting

Brent crude hit its highest price since May as Red Sea attacks threaten global oil flows, triggering Wall Street declines and draining U.S. strategic reserves.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 19:06 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Oil hits $100 a barrel after Iran-backed Houthis ‘strike two tankers’ in Red Sea

Oil hits $100 a barrel after Iran-backed Houthis ‘strike two tankers’ in Red Sea

Oil hits $100 a barrel after Iran-backed Houthis ‘strike two tankers’ in Red Sea

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 18:03 ·Priya Raman 5 min read