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The Traitors Season 2, after clinching the TCA Awards for outstanding achievement in reality television and surpassing all other unscripted series in the United States in terms of viewership across all streaming platforms, renewed two forthcoming seasons at Peacock. This Emmy-winning competition series will also continue to have its outstanding host, Alan Cumming, in the new seasons as well. Alan Cumming, expressed how much fun he is having hosting «The Traitors,» where he can deliver these grandiose speeches and also add some improvisation into his interactions with the players, as quoted in a report by Variety.

Inflation cooled last month to its lowest level in several years, data today from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show, reenforcing estimates that the Social Security COLA next year will be around a modest 2.6 percent.

Mid-Century Modern, the multi-camera comedy pilot starring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Linda Lavin, has received a series order from Hulu. The pickup order comes two months after the TV Pilot written by David Kohan and Max Mutchnick was officially green lighted.

Goldman Sachs (GS), a traditional Wall Street firm considered a bitcoin skeptic, has disclosed a surprising investment in a recent regulatory filing—shares of spot bitcoin (BTCUSD) exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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Year-over-year inflation reached its lowest level in more than three years in July, the latest sign that the worst price spike in four decades is fading and setting up the Federal Reserve for an interest rate cut in September.

Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte reported more than $23 million in income over four years ending in 2022 as the former technology executive seeks reelection to a second term

The pan-European STOXX 600 closed 0.5% higher, with all the major regional bourses also ending in positive territory.

Among the myriad problems Justin Trudeau is confronting, two have an immediacy that must be especially troubling. One is political, the other economic.

For every TikToker or reality show cast member who wants their pearly whites to be glaringly noticeable, there is a growing wave of people who would prefer the exact opposite. Some patients are no longer looking for veneers, dentist-created coverings that fit over the tooth enamel, to turn their teeth uniform and blindingly white. Instead they want to polish little imperfections, but not obscure them completely.

₹10,563 crore, while 31 personal guarantors accounting for ₹1,433 crore in defaults by companies approached bankruptcy tribunals on their own for debt resolution, according to data available with Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). Lenders in all seek to recover more than ₹2 trillion from personal guarantors since December 2019, when they were brought under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Of these, 3,134 cases are in bankruptcy tribunals (National Company Law Tribunal) while 50 are pending in Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRT), showed data from the IBBI.

Alphabet slid and as signs of moderating inflation kept bets alive that the U.S. Federal Reserve would begin its policy easing cycle next month, albeit with a smaller rate cut. The Google-parent dropped 3.6% after a media report said the U.S. Department of Justice is considering options that include breaking up the online search engine.

Wholesale price increases in the United States eased in July, suggesting that inflation pressures are further cooling as the Federal Reserve moves closer to cutting interest rates, likely beginning next month

Bahnsen Group managing partner David Bahnsen analyzes the Feds plan to reduce inflation on Varney & Co.

Year-over-year inflation reached its lowest level in more than three years in July, the latest sign that the worst price spike in four decades is fading and setting up the Federal Reserve for an interest rate cut in September

China's Tencent Holdings reported an 8% rise in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, driven by a recovery in its gaming business after a launch of a new mobile game in May that got off to a strong start. The world's largest video game company and operator of the WeChat messaging platform said revenue reached 161.12 billion yuan ($22.5 billion) in the quarter ended June 30. Analysts had expected revenue of 160.77 billion yuan, according to LSEG data. Tencent's core gaming business had faced headwinds, with China revenue declining for two consecutive quarters since the fourth quarter of last year, partly hit by successful rollouts of rival games from competitors.

Shehnaaz Gill recently provided a peek into the contents of her handbag, showcasing a mix of practical items and personal favorites. Shehnaaz shared the details in an Instagram video, revealing a variety of items she carries with her. In the video, Shehnaaz begins by pulling out a small bag dedicated to her collection of hair bands. She mentions that she often struggles to find them, whether at home or while out. Next, Shehnaaz presents a pouch filled with essential items, including band-aids, coconut water, and allergy medications. She emphasizes the significance of these items, particularly the need for coconut water and medications for managing allergies. Among the items she pulls out are dry shampoo, moisturizer, and sunscreen, with a special emphasis on the importance of sunscreen. She also reveals a serum, her favorite lip balm, and a hairbrush. Additionally, Shehnaaz shows her wallet, which holds cash, and a sunglasses case, noting that she keeps two pairs of sunglasses.

Nazara Technologies reported a 13% increase in net profit to Rs 23.6 crore for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, even as its quarterly revenue dipped slightly. The firm’s operating revenue fell 1.7% to Rs 250 crore on a year-on-year basis for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. About 44% of the firm’s revenue for the quarter came from the North American market and 33% from India, while the rest of the world contributed 23%.

Mint analysis of 1,475 BSE-listed companies that reported their financial results by Friday showed a 9% year-on-year increase in their combined revenue and a more modest 5% rise in net profit. While revenue growth was still one of the best in a year, the string of consistent sub-10% figures in this period could keep India Inc. tense.

Funders’ requirements have eroded the authenticity and rigour of India’s NGO sector, making them more ‘fake and flaky.’ I described this phenomenon in my last column; in this piece, I will explore one of its aspects in greater detail. Which is the push for scale—the demand by funders for greater numbers, be it in terms of geographical coverage or the count of beneficiaries. Everyone wants more people to benefit— not just funders, but also NGOs, other stakeholders involved and communities.