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EPA Grants Largest Small Refinery Biofuel Exemptions Since 2017, Boosting Soybean Prices
The US EPA announced 17.6 billion renewable fuel exemptions for small refineries in 2025, the highest in nearly a decade, lifting soybean futures nearly 1% in Chicago.
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Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO; John Ternus named new CEO
Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026, with John Ternus succeeding him and Cook becoming Executive Chairman.
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Sony shifts PS5 focus to monetizing users amid hardware sales slowdown
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki confirmed the company is prioritizing recurring revenue over aggressive PS5 hardware sales.
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Shein's shares drop up to 10% in Hong Kong IPO debut, raising $1.7 billion
Shein raised about $1.7 billion in its Hong Kong IPO but shares fell 7% to 10% on the first day of trading September 1, 2026.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges Japan to raise interest rates to strengthen yen
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Japan’s government and Bank of Japan to raise rates to support the weak yen during late August G20 meetings.
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Shein shares drop nearly 10% on Hong Kong debut after $1.7bn IPO amid growth concerns
Shein Global Holdings raised $1.7 billion in its Hong Kong IPO on September 1, 2026, but shares fell about 10% amid worries over valuation and slowing growth.
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France imposes levy on ultra-fast fashion platforms Shein and Temu from September 1, 2026
France began charging fees on ultra-fast fashion items sold by platforms like Shein and Temu, aiming to curb low-cost, high-volume clothing sales.
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Panache Digital Games apologizes for AI-generated assets in 1666: Amsterdam prologue
Panache Digital Games apologized for using AI-generated assets in 1666: Amsterdam prologue and promised the full game will exclude AI content.
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PwC Partners Weigh Personal Asset Protections Over Evergrande's $8.4B Audit Lawsuit
PwC partners in Hong Kong and China consider personal asset shields amid Evergrande's $8.4 billion audit negligence lawsuit.
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Canada proposes ban on social media accounts for under-16s and AI chatbot regulations
Canada introduced the Digital Safety Act to ban social media for under-16s and regulate AI chatbots with fines for noncompliance.
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UK, Australia, and Canada launch £3 million fund to support Israel-Palestine peace efforts
The UK, Australia, and Canada announced a £3 million peace fund to back grassroots initiatives promoting a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Oracle Capital Expenditure Hits $55.7 Billion in Fiscal 2026, Surpassing Guidance
Oracle reported $55.7 billion capital expenditure for fiscal 2026, beating its $50 billion target amid heavy AI infrastructure investment.
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Specific fruits, vegetables offer stronger heart protection than generic 5-a-day guideline
New studies show flavanol-rich fruits, nitrate vegetables, and legumes reduce cardiovascular risks beyond 5 daily portions of produce.
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Leaders at SCO Summit in Bishkek Reaffirm Alliances and Boost Economic Ties
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi, and others met at the SCO summit on August 31 to strengthen strategic and economic cooperation.
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Russia, China, and Turkey urge halt to US-Iran strikes amid rising Middle East tensions
Russia, China, and Turkey called for an immediate ceasefire as US and Iran exchanged military attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Philippines and Japan Discuss Maritime Boundary Despite Chinese Objections
The Philippines and Japan held maritime boundary talks seen as vital for national defense, amid Chinese criticism over the excluded waters east of Taiwan.
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Chinese property stocks plunge after new presale mortgage rules take effect
Shares of Chinese property developers fell sharply on August 31 after new rules barred mortgages before project completion.
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SK Hynix studies joint venture to build memory chip plant in Japan amid AI demand
SK Hynix is exploring a joint venture to build a memory chip plant in Japan to meet AI-driven demand and control costs.
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China's factory activity contracts for second month with PMI at 49.8 in August 2026
China's manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8 in August 2026 but stayed below 50, signaling ongoing contraction in factory activity.
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Shein CEO Sky Xu’s net worth falls $15 billion as IPO valuation drops
Shein will list in Hong Kong on September 1 at a valuation just over $25 billion, down from $100 billion in 2022, cutting CEO Sky Xu's wealth by $15 billion.
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35 Music Publishers Sue Anthropic for Copyright Infringement Over AI Training Data
Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell and 33 others sued Anthropic in California for allegedly using copyrighted music data to train its Claude AI.
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Rising bond yields add $16 billion to G7 debt costs amid US-Iran war
Since February, rising bond yields after the US-Iran conflict have increased G7 countries' debt servicing costs by $16 billion.
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Sony faces $7.85M settlement in US antitrust lawsuit over PlayStation digital game sales
Sony agreed to a $7.85 million settlement over an antitrust lawsuit alleging restrictive digital game sales practices in the US.
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US Treasury Secretary urges G20 to rethink trade terms with China over imbalances
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on G20 countries to reconsider trade terms with China to reduce global imbalances and boost its domestic consumption.