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Train operators to crack down on ‘donutters’ and other digital ticket cheats

South Western and GTR announce fightback after move away from paper tickets increases fare dodging There is more than one way to commit fraud and, for some rail travellers, it has been as simple as a double click on the side of their phone…

Signs of Economic Recovery While Greater Uncertainty Looms

Jobs and trade numbers released this week show that Canada is recovering from trade turmoil, but another round of tariffs may arrive this month.

US Senate narrowly confirms Todd Blanche as US attorney-general

Vote follows tense fight that exposed bipartisan concerns about installing an ally of President Donald Trump

Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions

Medicare Advantage’s Perks Are Getting Scrutiny

Officials said no to health plans that wanted to expand extra benefits to cover medical marijuana, streaming services and shopping clubs. More changes are coming in 2027.

‘The market is dead’: why aren’t flats in England selling?

Figures show most leasehold flats in England do not find a buyer within six months, despite slashed prices ‘The market is dead for flats,” says Susan Young*, who has been trying for some time without success to sell her two-bed flat in a…

How an N.F.L.-Backed Plan to Revitalize Canton, Ohio, Faltered

The “Hall of Fame Village” was pitched in 2014 as a boon to the city. But hundreds of millions were spent, the N.F.L. backed out, and the project is unfinished.

Global Economy Briefing — August 8, 2026

The US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July, the first monthly decline in years, yet stocks climbed to fresh records as investors concluded the weak report all but rules out a Federal Reserve rate rise. The prospect of a gentler Fed sent…

Chilean Stocks Pause After Region’s Best Week as Inflation Cools

Chile's IPSA eased on Friday after reaching its highest level since April, but still finished the week 2.18% higher as inflation cooled and a stimulus package passed. The post Chilean Stocks Pause After Region’s Best Week as Inflation…

Mexican Stocks Jump as Weak US Jobs Data Lifts Miners and Peso

Mexican shares posted their best session in weeks as a weak US jobs report knocked the dollar lower, lifting Penoles, Grupo Mexico and the peso together. The post Mexican Stocks Jump as Weak US Jobs Data Lifts Miners and Peso appeared…

Argentine Stocks Fall a Sixth Day as Country Risk Climbs to 451

Argentine shares fell for a sixth straight session as weak industrial, construction and inflation figures outweighed a global backdrop that should have helped. The post Argentine Stocks Fall a Sixth Day as Country Risk Climbs to 451…

Behind the AI stock market bubble lies a weak yen

The world might be dividing into rival camps and competing trade blocs, but international capital flows remain footloose and fancy free. In so doing, they pose a threat to what remains of stability in the real economy. A good example of…