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Meta platforms Facebook, Instagram and Messenger suffer widespread outage

Meta platforms Facebook, Instagram and Messenger suffer widespread outage

Meta has confirmed the restoration of services after a technical failure disrupted Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The company addressed the issues via social media after Downdetector reported spikes in user error reports.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 22:01 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Extortion emails claiming stolen data are mass-sent scams to watch for

Extortion emails claiming stolen data are mass-sent scams to watch for

Cybersecurity experts warn that extortion emails threatening to leak private data are automated scams designed to trigger panic. Learn why these claims are fabricated and why recipients should never pay the ransom.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 21:01 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Bezos visits Australia

Bezos visits Australia

Bezos visits Australia

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 12:04 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Emirates cancels UAE flights

Emirates cancels UAE flights

Emirates cancels UAE flights

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 10:04 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Unifor reaches tentative contract agreement with Ford Canada for 5,150 workers

Unifor reaches tentative contract agreement with Ford Canada for 5,150 workers

The agreement includes significant wage increases and capital investments for Ford facilities, serving as a pattern for talks with General Motors and Stellantis.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 09:07 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
National Lottery triggers £9.5m Lotto jackpot rolldown on July 18

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 22:01 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
China warns UK over British Steel nationalisation, demands fair resolution

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 17:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
WestJet strike may not be covered by new travel insurance policies

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 15:07 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
FAQs: DBS yuu Card, yuu Points and 10 mpd at yuu merchants

FAQs: DBS yuu Card, yuu Points and 10 mpd at yuu merchants

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 12:03 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
EIA releases daily wholesale and retail energy prices for July 17

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 07:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fast feed of president’s posts

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.

Business ·18 Jul 2026, 00:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Apple dethrones Nvidia to regain title of world’s most valuable company

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 18:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
SpaceX stock falls below IPO price and loses $1 trillion in market value

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 17:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
SpaceX Falcon 9 booster sets longevity record with 31st flight

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 14:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
China condemns UK takeover of British Steel

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 11:07 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
CDC, FDA link Taco Bell lettuce supplier to multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 07:00 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
EXCLUSIVE: PayPal board sees Stripe-Advent offer as inadequate, sources say

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 05:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
ASX 200 falls as AI fears trigger technology stock slump

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 04:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
SpaceX aborts Starship test flight, sending stock lower

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 03:01 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Lettuce supplier identified as potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

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.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 01:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read