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Kevin Warsh faces inflation test in Jackson Hole keynote
Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh used his Jackson Hole keynote to highlight artificial intelligence as a potentially important driver of substantially higher economic growth. He said the technology could alter productivity, employment and the way monetary policy is conducted, making it significant for the Fed’s inflation and labour-market responsibilities. Warsh pointed to heavy investment in…
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How the Iran war unfolded: every attack and oil price change – visualised
The article charts how US and Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026 escalated into a regional conflict with worldwide economic effects. The reported killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz intensified the crisis, disrupting shipping and contributing to volatile oil prices. The timeline follows…
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Lawless youths torch field of cars in warped tribute to victim of A66 crash: As hundreds of extra police are drafted into Middlesbrough amid fears of gang carnage, masked thugs show what they think of crackdown
A gathering held to commemorate Michael Cahill, one of five men killed in the A66 crash, descended into disorder in a field near Haswell, County Durham, where youths allegedly drove vehicles erratically, set cars alight and launched fireworks. The incident matters because it comes amid heightened concern about violence in nearby Middlesbrough and Teesside, which…
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Birmingham plan would impose 20mph limits on most roads
The article argues that Birmingham City Council’s proposed 20mph limit on most roads would mark a significant shift away from a city designed around cars and towards one prioritising walking, cycling and public transport. The columnist presents the plan as part of a wider international trend to make urban areas safer, more sustainable and more…
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ICYMI: SanDisk Is Now Selling A 1TB MicroSD Express Card For Switch 2
SanDisk has unveiled a 1TB microSD Express card aimed at Nintendo Switch 2 owners who need more game storage. Its launch matters because larger modern games are increasing pressure on the console’s built-in capacity, but the card’s high price is likely to limit its appeal. The card was shown at Gamescom and is already available…
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From maligned second city to Insta magnet: Marseille isFrance’s new capital of overtourism
Marseille has rapidly changed from a neglected port city into a fashionable, highly promoted tourist destination, with visitor numbers expected to approach seven million this year. While tourism brings jobs and substantial revenue, residents increasingly argue that the speed of the change is damaging neighbourhood life and eroding the city’s distinctive character. Protests have emerged…
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Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules
A US judge has ruled that the Department of Defense illegally retaliated against AI company Anthropic by designating it a supply-chain risk after it restricted military uses of its technology. The decision affirms that national-security powers cannot be used to punish a company for its public opposition to particular uses of AI, including surveillance and…
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass orders cops to stop cracking down on illegal street vendors
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has instructed the LAPD to stop issuing criminal citations to street vendors who breach city rules, and her administration is seeking to dismiss past citations it says were wrongly issued. The move is significant because it affects a large informal sector in the city and has become an issue in…
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CBS Shuts Down ‘Big Brother’ Live Feeds To Avoid Spoilers In “Unprecedented Twist”: “Go Outside, Smell The Flowers”
CBS has temporarily switched off Big Brother’s live feeds for three days to prevent viewers seeing an “unprecedented twist” before it airs. The move coincides with the programme’s 1,000th episode and is significant because the feeds are a defining feature of the franchise, allowing fans to follow events in the house beyond televised episodes. After…
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Broncos coach Sean Payton buries Geoff Schwartz after analyst butchers Bo Nix’s downfield game
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton publicly criticised television analyst Geoff Schwartz after Schwartz said quarterback Bo Nix rarely pushes the ball downfield. Payton’s response highlighted a wider dispute over Nix’s development and whether punditry should be better grounded in performance data. A Community Note on the clip said Nix has thrown 19 touchdown passes of…