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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.
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.
Bezos visits Australia
Bezos visits Australia
Emirates cancels UAE flights
Emirates cancels UAE flights
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.
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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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.