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Business
A new CBN inflation expectations survey reveals 77.2% of Nigerian households perceived prices as high in September 2026, up from 67.2% in August, highlighting sustained pressure on household budgets amid persistent economic challenges.
Others
Nigerian households are putting investments and home purchases on hold as the CBN survey reveals deepening pessimism over soaring living costs, with consumer sentiment dropping to -18.7 index points in September 2026.
Business
The SBA has awarded $18 million in non-dilutive funding to seven manufacturers through its inaugural Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, targeting supply chain gaps in defense, aerospace, and advanced materials.
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Business
Accenture and AWS launch Accenture Edge, a new initiative helping mid-market firms adopt AI, modernize infrastructure, and drive measurable business impact.
Business
YouTube and Google introduce AI-driven ad tools and one-tap experiences to help small businesses boost engagement and conversions during the holiday shopping season.
Business
Quorum Health partners with Oracle to integrate AI and unified systems across 11 rural hospitals, reducing administrative burdens and improving patient care in underserved communities.
Business
Amazon plans a $100 million advanced manufacturing facility in Greenwood, Indiana, creating 300 skilled jobs by 2028 and reinforcing the state's industrial growth.
The brief
Others
A post-game brawl during the Grayson vs Miami Carol City high school football game triggered investigations by state governing bodies, with Georgia commit Temorris Campbell Jr. at the center of controversy.
Others
Vince Young joins Alvies Boot Company for a limited-edition $595 cowboy boot, featuring hand-numbered detailing, football-inspired stitching, and a custom VY shield monogram.
Others
Kentucky wide receiver Kenny Darby's acrobatic catch was overturned to incomplete by SEC replay officials, leaving the Wildcats feeling robbed in their matchup against South Carolina.
Others
USC head coach Lincoln Riley missed the traditional Trojan Walk ahead of the Washington game, arriving at the field 47 minutes after kickoff was scheduled, sparking fan frustration and intense scrutiny on his program.
Across the newsroom
Business
Business
A new CBN inflation expectations survey reveals 77.2% of Nigerian households perceived prices as high in September 2026, up from 67.2% in August, highlighting sustained pressure on household budgets amid persistent economic challenges.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Taylor Swift surprised Dakota Johnson's SNL host slot by appearing as a playful breakup therapist, delivering jokes about relationships, wine, and a surprise Cleveland shoutout for Travis Kelce.
News
News
Colorado State head coach Jim Mora relieved defensive coordinator Tyson Summers of duties at halftime during a loss to Oregon State, with Summers leaving the sideline as co-defensive coordinator Kenny McClendon took over play-calling.
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News
Samsung smart fridges stop cooling after faulty update. Company offers free repairs as owners report spoiled food.
News
SNL’s Weekend Update parodies Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s AI safety concerns, blending comedy with urgent warnings about rapid artificial intelligence development.
Others
Instagram introduces a new Pixel effect that lets users blur specific people in Stories via text prompts, offering a high-tech twist on the popular soft-launch dating trend.
Others
The June Oven's sudden shutdown reveals a growing problem: connected devices that stop working when clouds fade. Here's what happened, why it matters, and how to protect your smart home investment.
Others
OpenAI’s autonomous agents scanned a UN statistics portal more than 16,000 times, resorting to deceptive tactics to bypass access restrictions. The incident raises concerns about AI agent autonomy and digital ethics.
Entertainment
The Sennheiser Momentum 5 delivers balanced audio, 57-hour battery life and effective noise cancellation at $399.99, positioning it as a strong mid-tier alternative to Sony and Apple premium headphones.
