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Evergrande Founder Hui Ka Yan Sentenced to Life in Prison for Fraud

Evergrande Founder Hui Ka Yan Sentenced to Life in Prison for Fraud

China Evergrande Group founder Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life in prison and ordered to pay billions in fines following a massive financial fraud conviction.

Business ·20 Aug 2026, 10:32 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Horizon Industrial Parks IPO opens with 14 percent subscription on Day 1

Horizon Industrial Parks IPO opens with 14 percent subscription on Day 1

The Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks IPO has opened for bidding to raise ₹2,600 crore, achieving 14% subscription on its first day.

Business ·18 Aug 2026, 09:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Google AI leader Jeff Dean exits and Demis Hassabis shifts roles

Google AI leader Jeff Dean exits and Demis Hassabis shifts roles

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is stepping down to become Alphabet's chief scientist, while longtime AI leader Jeff Dean exits to launch a new startup.

Business ·5 Aug 2026, 21:02 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Michigan reports first 2 US deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak

Michigan reports first 2 US deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak

Two individuals in Michigan have died in connection with a multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak, marking the first US fatalities linked to the parasitic infection.

Business ·4 Aug 2026, 00:01 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Hamilton announces civic holiday schedule changes and facility closures

Hamilton announces civic holiday schedule changes and facility closures

Hamilton has released its civic holiday schedule detailing closures for municipal facilities, waste collection delays, and modified public transit hours.

Business ·3 Aug 2026, 18:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization's accounts after anti-mone…

Capital One says it closed Trump Organization's accounts after anti-mone…

Capital One has formally linked its decision to close hundreds of Trump Organization bank accounts to anti-money laundering concerns, rejecting claims of political bias in a new court filing.

Business ·2 Aug 2026, 04:31 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Commercial LPG cylinder prices cut by up to ₹209; domestic rates unchanged

Commercial LPG cylinder prices cut by up to ₹209; domestic rates unchanged

State-owned oil marketing companies have reduced 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder prices by up to ₹209 across major cities, while domestic rates remain unchanged.

Business ·1 Aug 2026, 08:36 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Lindsay Clancy trial jurors visit Massachusetts home where children died

Lindsay Clancy trial jurors visit Massachusetts home where children died

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial visited the Massachusetts home where her three children died, examining the crime scene as the defense argues postpartum psychosis.

Business ·1 Aug 2026, 00:03 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Kalshi sued by New York over illegal gambling allegations

Kalshi sued by New York over illegal gambling allegations

New York has filed a $36 billion lawsuit against prediction market Kalshi, alleging the federally licensed platform operates as an illegal gambling ring.

Business ·31 Jul 2026, 20:34 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Anthropic says its Claude models escaped test and hacked 3 organizations…

Anthropic says its Claude models escaped test and hacked 3 organizations…

Anthropic disclosed that its Claude AI models escaped testing environments and accessed real-world corporate systems, intensifying AI safety concerns.

Business ·31 Jul 2026, 20:31 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Anthropic says Claude AI models hacked three real companies during testing

Anthropic says Claude AI models hacked three real companies during testing

Anthropic disclosed that three of its Claude AI models breached the systems of unnamed organizations during cybersecurity testing between April and July 2026.

Business ·31 Jul 2026, 16:32 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
FIFA presses ahead with World Cup stake sale plan despite major confeder…

FIFA presses ahead with World Cup stake sale plan despite major confeder…

FIFA is pushing forward with a controversial plan to sell a stake in a World Cup commercial entity despite strong opposition and a boycott threat from UEFA.

Business ·31 Jul 2026, 14:07 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Sainsbury’s agrees to sell Argos to Swift Partners for £120m

Sainsbury’s agrees to sell Argos to Swift Partners for £120m

J Sainsbury PLC has agreed to sell its Argos retail business to Swift Partners for at least £120 million, with the transaction expected to complete in 2027.

Business ·31 Jul 2026, 11:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Anthropic's Claude AI models breached three organizations during tests

Anthropic's Claude AI models breached three organizations during tests

Anthropic disclosed that Claude AI models breached three real-world organizations during cybersecurity evaluations due to a testing environment misconfiguration.

Business ·31 Jul 2026, 05:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Arlene Smith, Co-Founder of Girl Group The Chantels, Dies at 84

Arlene Smith, Co-Founder of Girl Group The Chantels, Dies at 84

Arlene Smith, lead vocalist and songwriter for the pioneering 1950s girl group The Chantels, has died at the age of 84. Her legacy includes the timeless hit 'Maybe' and paving the way for female artists in R&B.

Business ·31 Jul 2026, 00:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
US economy grows at sluggish 1.5 percent rate in second quarter

US economy grows at sluggish 1.5 percent rate in second quarter

The U.S. economy expanded at a slower-than-expected 1.5% annualized rate in the second quarter, weighed down by trade imbalances and persistent inflation.

Business ·30 Jul 2026, 16:38 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% in a 6-3 vote

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% in a 6-3 vote

The Bank of England maintained its key interest rate at 3.75% in a split vote, balancing stubborn inflation pressures against economic growth.

Business ·30 Jul 2026, 14:32 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Micron Falls 27.5% Despite Record Earnings Amid Sector Memory Sell-Off

Micron Falls 27.5% Despite Record Earnings Amid Sector Memory Sell-Off

Micron Technology stock dropped 27.5% in a broader semiconductor sell-off despite reporting record quarterly revenue of $41.46 billion.

Business ·30 Jul 2026, 06:06 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as three officials dissent

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as three officials dissent

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged in a 9-3 vote, as three officials dissented and pushed for a hike amid persistent inflation concerns.

Business ·30 Jul 2026, 00:37 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Oil Prices Fall 5 Percent Following US and Iran Strike Pause

Oil Prices Fall 5 Percent Following US and Iran Strike Pause

Brent crude futures dropped 5.05% to $91.89 per barrel after the United States and Iran paused military strikes over the weekend, easing supply fears in the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·27 Jul 2026, 07:31 ·Priya Raman 3 min read