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Prices in the UK rose by 3.8% in the year to July, driven mainly by a jump in the price of airfares coinciding with the school summer holidays.That means inflation is at its highest level for 18 months and still far above the Bank of England’s target of 2%. The Bank’s latest forecast expects inflation to peak at 4% in September.

Derek Ross calls Nostr “the foundation of a more open internet.” For him, Bitcoiners who aren’t using Nostr are missing the point. Looking at his feed, you get early 2010s Twitter vibes — “microblogging” was the word used back then. But what Ross sees in the future for this revolutionary communication platform goes well beyond food images, travel updates and “good morning” messages. He’s the co-founder of the Grow Nostr Initiative, does developer relations for Soapbox.pub and is one of the most prolific posters (and zappers!) on the social media.  There’s a quip about Nostr and Bitcoin — the orange…

Paul GlynnCulture reporterGetty ImagesNoel Gallagher has said he and his Oasis bandmates have been “completely blown away” by the response to their hit reunion tour after 16 years away.Speaking to talkSport’s Andy Goldstein about the dates so far in the UK and Ireland, he went on to say he was “proud” of his younger brother, frontman Liam, adding “it’s been great to be back” in a band with him.Oasis played at Croke Park, Dublin, last weekend and will head to North America next before returning to the UK for more Wembley Stadium dates in London next month.The singer-songwriter admitted it…

By Sally Rufus, updated August 19, 2025 People now have multiple options for investing in the future. While stocks and real estate remain popular choices among older generations, today’s young professionals are setting their eyes on cryptocurrencies. Despite being volatile and still the subject of regulation, platforms like Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to see stable numbers as younger people get into it.  However, crypto investing isn’t for everyone, and being a young professional doesn’t automatically mean you have enough time and resources to build a stable portfolio. Much like any other investment vehicle, your crypto wallet is subject to risk.…

Indian Mens T20 Captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar during the press conference to announce the team for the Cricket Asia Cup 2025 at the BCCI Headquarters in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lambasted chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar for leaving out two “X-factor” players from India’s 15-member squad for the Asia Cup.“I feel that Siraj’s name should have been included as well. Siraj bowled very well in the recent series,” Harbhajan said on his YouTube channel.”Yes, he bowled a lot in England, but he also got adequate…

The Central Selection Board of Constables (CSBC) had commenced the online registration process for the recruitment of Driver Constables in the Bihar Police force on July 21, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website: csbc.bihar.gov.in — with the application window closing today, August 20, 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 4,361 vacancies for the Driver Constable post across various districts in Bihar. The notification outlines essential eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, age limits, and driving license requirements, for all aspiring candidates.CSBC Bihar Constable 2025: Eligibility criteriaCandidates must have knowledge of the eligibility…

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) quietly amassed more than 3% of all Bitcoin in existence. If this isn’t enough proof of the increase in institutional demand for BTC, corporate heavyweights Strategy and Metaplanet added more BTC ▼-2.39% to their treasuries amid sharp price swings.  As of 15 August 2025, BlackRock holds over 740,000 BTC through IBIT – 3.72% of Bitcoin’s total supply. This makes BlackRock one of the largest single pools of Bitcoin exposure globally, second only to Satoshi Nakamoto’s estimated 1:1 million BTC. Let’s talk about competitors. Fidelity’s FBTC and Grayscale’s GBTC are at $24.7 billion and $22.18 billion…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into Meta AI Studio and Character.AI. In an August 18 press release, Paxton accused both of presenting themselves as mental health tools without proper qualifications. He argued that artificial intelligence (AI) platforms can give the false impression of offering real therapy.He said this puts children at risk of relying on chatbots for help instead of licensed professionals. According to his office, the companies created personas that appear as trusted advisers despite lacking medical oversight or credentials. Did you know? Want to get smarter & wealthier with crypto? Subscribe – We publish…

Created on August 19, 2025 EUR/USD Analysis Summary TodayOverall Trend: Neutral with an upward bias.Support Levels Today: 1.1640 – 1.1560 – 1.1490.Resistance Levels Today: 1.1720 – 1.1800 – 1.1880.EUR/USD Trading Signals:Buy EUR/USD from the 1.1580 support level, with a target of 1.1800 and a stop-loss at 1.1500.Sell EUR/USD from the 1.1785 resistance level, with a target of 1.1500 and a stop-loss at 1.1860.EUR/USD Technical Analysis Today:The EUR/USD pair is still trading in a limited, cautious, and neutral-to-bullish range. According to reliable trading platforms, the euro’s half-percent gain against the dollar last Friday was a strong reminder that the single currency…

Bringing Meaningful Change Through Employee Listening Employee listening programs can transform businesses by bringing employees’ voices to the forefront of their strategic planning. When leaders adopt a transparent and open approach towards their workforce, they encourage employees to express their opinions and share valuable information on how the business could improve. However, for meaningful change to occur, businesses must know how to effectively leverage employee feedback. This is often the most challenging part of an employee listening strategy. If businesses fail to act on the feedback collected, they negate the entire purpose of the initiative. It sends a message that…