Fed Governor Barr says he'll support rate hike if inflation doesn't ease

Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael Barr speaks about “Artificial Intelligence and the Labor Market" to the New York Association for Business Economics (NYABE) in New York City, U.S., Feb. 17, 2026.

Man shot and killed in Sydney home invasion was ‘targeted attack’, police believe

A man in his early 20s has been fatally shot in an alleged home invasion in Sydney’s south-west that police believe was a “targeted attack”. A homicide investigation is under way, with the alleged offenders still at large.

‘Guardians of the Video Game’ Lands Finecut for International Sales Ahead of Toronto Market

Seoul-based sales agent Finecut has acquired international sales rights to “Guardians of the Video Game,” a 3D animated feature based on the Naver Webtoon of the same name, ahead of the Toronto market.

The Rise of ‘Love Island USA’: From Death Threats Against Contestants to Agency Battles for the Biggest Stars

When Liv Walker first heard from the “Love Island USA” casting team, she thought it might be a scam. After all, she had never even seen the show.

Originally scouted for Season 5 of the reality dating show, Walker turned down the initial offer. But when the casting team reached out again for the sixth season a year later in 2024, she decided to give the show a shot.

US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll submits resignation, media reports say

Driscoll’s resignation follows months of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, US media reports say.

United States Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has submitted his resignation following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to media reports.

The 2027 Supersports Is Bentley’s First Real Track Star

The posh confines of most Bentleys make it easy to forget about the English luxury brand’s storied motorsports history. Yet drive the new Continental GT–based 2027 Supersports, with its street-fighter stance and chest-thumping exhaust note, and that heritage seems much closer at hand. As the company’s most driver-focused car to date, it forces you to reconsider big Bentley coupes in a more purposeful light.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: McKinsey's contrarian economic view

Crowds of pedestrians cross a road outside the Taikoo Li Sanlitun shopping complex on August 22, 2026, in Beijing, China.

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Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.

Trump Endorses U.S. Tax Incentive to Keep Hollywood Production: ‘Let’s Get This Done!’

President Trump on Monday endorsed a federal tax incentive for film and TV production, a move long sought by Hollywood studios and unions.

In a statement posted to Truth Social, Trump said he will push for a bipartisan bill to save the industry.

PlayStation Set to Pay Out $7.85 Billion to Users as Part of Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging Company Violated Anti-Trust Laws

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: Aug 31, 2026 10:31pm UTC

PlayStation users may be eligible for a cut of a $7.85 billion class-action lawsuit settlement very soon.

The class-action lawsuit, Caccuri v. Sony Interactive Entertainment, alleged that Sony violated anti-trust laws by forcing "consumers to pay more for certain digital games than they otherwise would have paid on the PlayStation Store.” It did so by removing digital vouchers for games from third-party retailers like Amazon or key resellers, meaning if you want a digital copy of a PlayStation game, you must buy it directly from the PlayStation Store.

US Open 2026 results: Carlos Alcaraz beats Roman Safiullin on singles return - how did defending champion look?

Despite playing with a compression sleeve on his right arm, Alcaraz unleashed his trademark forehand with familiar ferocity. The whippy stroke accounted for the majority of his 28 winners against Safiullin.