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National Lottery triggers £9.5m Lotto jackpot rolldown on July 18
A £9.5m Lotto jackpot was distributed among lower-tier winners after no player matched all six main numbers. The rolldown event paid out over £13.2million across nearly two million entries.
China warns UK over British Steel nationalisation, demands fair resolution
The Chinese government has demanded a fair resolution after the UK nationalised British Steel to protect national security and prevent the loss of 4,000 jobs.
WestJet strike may not be covered by new travel insurance policies
Travel experts warn that insurance policies purchased after the CUPE strike vote may not reimburse losses if WestJet flights are grounded. Passengers may still be eligible for airline refunds or EU compensation.
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The DBS yuu Card provides up to 10 mpd or an 18% rebate based on a tiered reward structure. Cardholders must meet a minimum spend and merchant requirement to unlock full bonuses.
EIA releases daily wholesale and retail energy prices for July 17
The U.S. Energy Information Administration provides a daily snapshot of wholesale and retail energy prices, including key profitability metrics for the energy sector.
Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fast feed of president’s posts
Trump Media & Technology Group is launching a high-cost data feed to monetize the market-moving influence of the president's Truth Social posts.
Apple dethrones Nvidia to regain title of world’s most valuable company
Apple has reclaimed the top spot in global market valuation, signaling a shift in investor sentiment from AI infrastructure toward the application layer.
SpaceX stock falls below IPO price and loses $1 trillion in market value
Shares of SpaceX have dipped below their initial offering price for the first time following a volatile period and operational setbacks. The company faces pressure as investors weigh AI expenditures against Starlink's profitability.
SpaceX Falcon 9 booster sets longevity record with 31st flight
A SpaceX Falcon 9 first-stage booster established a new company record by successfully completing its 31st mission. The flight carried 28 Starlink satellites into orbit.
China condemns UK takeover of British Steel
The UK government has seized control of British Steel from its Chinese owners to protect domestic industrial capabilities, sparking a diplomatic row with Beijing.
CDC, FDA link Taco Bell lettuce supplier to multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak
Federal health officials have traced a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis to a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico serving Taco Bell locations.
EXCLUSIVE: PayPal board sees Stripe-Advent offer as inadequate, sources say
PayPal is evaluating a $53 billion acquisition proposal from Stripe and Advent International, though the board believes the offer undervalues the company.
ASX 200 falls as AI fears trigger technology stock slump
The Australian sharemarket faced a significant slump driven by a 5.1% drop in technology stocks and global anxieties over AI's impact on software margins.
SpaceX aborts Starship test flight, sending stock lower
A technical failure during the countdown of Starship's Flight 13 triggered an automatic abort and sparked volatility in SpaceX's stock.
Lettuce supplier identified as potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak
Health officials are investigating shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms after a parasitic outbreak sickened thousands across 34 states.
US retail gasoline prices hit $1.120 per liter on July 16, 2026
US gasoline prices reached $1.120 per liter in July 2026, while diesel hit $1.270. The report analyzes the impact of regional taxes, crude oil benchmarks, and refining costs.
Wall Street ends lower as chip weakness offsets solid earnings, economic data
Major U.S. stock indexes declined on Thursday as a steep decline in semiconductor stocks overwhelmed positive economic indicators.
Q-Day is coming and it might break the entire internet
Quantum computing threatens to dismantle the foundation of global cybersecurity by cracking public-key encryption. Experts warn of a looming deadline known as Q-Day that could expose government secrets and critical infrastructure.
Trump to meet senators to negotiate CLARITY Act crypto ethics rules
President Trump is scheduled to meet with senators to negotiate ethics rules for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act amid Democratic demands for business caps.
China’s economy grows at one of lowest rates in decades
China's GDP grew 4.3% in the second quarter, reflecting a contrast between surging exports and struggling domestic consumption and investment.