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- ONS delays release of sales data over quality concerns
The delay raises fresh questions over the reliability of ONS data, which influences policy decisions. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.15 hours ago - Bessent says tariff revenue could help pay down the nation’s $37.2T debt
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that the Trump administration is weighing plans to apply part of the tariff revenue toward lowering the national debt."I think at a point we're going to be able to do it," Bessent said during an interview with CNBC, adding that he and President Donald Trump were "laser-focused on paying down the debt."TRUMP CALLS TARIFF WINDFALL 'SO BEAUTIFUL TO SEE' AS CASH SAILS IN"I think that we're going to bring down the deficit-to-GDP, we will start paying down debt, and then at a point that can be used as an offset for the American people," he said. The nation's debt, which is the amount of money the U.S. owes its creditors, is nearing $37.2 trillion as of Aug. 18, according to the Treasury Department. The staggering figure has intensified the long-standing debate in Washington over government spending, taxation, and efforts to rein in the ballooning deficit.NATIONAL DEBT… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.15 hours ago - Robinhood launches NFL and college football prediction markets
Robinhood announced Tuesday that it is launching prediction markets for professional and college-level football, its latest move into the sports betting arena. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.16 hours ago - Travellers warned of bank holiday road and rail delaysMillions are told to prepare for disruption from traffic, rail engineering works and strikes. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.16 hours ago
- Viking Therapeutics shares fall more than 30% on disappointing obesity pill trial dataThe results could reinforce Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk's dominance in the booming market for weight loss and diabetes drugs. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.17 hours ago
- The US-Canadian Road Safety Gap Is Getting Wider
A Widening Divide in Road Safety A new study by the U.S. Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Canadian Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) reveals a striking divergence between the United States and Canada when it comes to road safety. While both countries share similar infrastructure and vehicle fleets, Americans are now two and a half times more likely to die in a crash than Canadians — and the gap is only growing. From 2010 to 2020, road deaths in the U.S. increased by 18%, while Canada experienced a 22% decline, even as its population grew faster. When measured by deaths per mile driven, the safety gap remains significant, highlighting differences in policies, enforcement, and driving culture. Why Americans Drive More — and Face More Risk One of the main reasons Americans face higher crash rates is sheer exposure. On average, Americans drive 50% more than… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.20 hours ago
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