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Day 2 Highlights from Royal Lytham. Who’s on course to take Miyu Yamashita’s title?

Banking credit to industry saw a robust 19% year-on-year increase. Personal loan growth also remained strong, expanding 16% compared to last year. Loans against gold jewellery surged by 93%, leading personal loan segment growth. Vehicle loans followed with a 17% expansion, while credit card growth decelerated. Education loans maintained strong growth at 13% year-on-year.

It was the latest sign that the president was doubling down on his fight for aspects of a deal that brings him vast benefits, even though they have jeopardized the confirmation of his pick for attorney general.

Speculation has focused on lax Moroccan policing, attractive Spanish immigration policies and misinformation from human traffickers. In reality, experts said, it’s too early to know.

An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.

Punjab National Bank is set to secure a substantial one billion dollars through a five-year loan arrangement. This initiative is being coordinated with international financiers to enhance participation. The loan will be eligible for the Reserve Bank of India's special swap facility. Indian banks are eager to tap into dollar funds to capitalize on overseas client deposits, targeting potential leveraged investors in the forex-deposit program.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

Speculation has focused on lax Moroccan policing, attractive Spanish immigration policies and misinformation from human traffickers. In reality, experts said, it’s too early to know.

David Jenkins has some bad news for DC fans waiting for development news on the Booster Gold series. The creator of Our Flag Means Death has confirmed that the HBO series is not happening. “My Booster Gold won’t be moving forward,” Jenkins posted on Threads. It was a year ago at Comic-Con that Deadline reported that […]

The AI agent observability space is taking off — but how can enterprises be sure what observability products and solutions they need? Observability startup groudcover (lower case "g" intentional) announced this week that it raised $100 million in a round led by One Peak, bringing its total funding to $160 million. The company says it has more than 250 paying customers, tripled annual recurring revenue over the past year and is increasingly replacing established observability platforms inside ent

Pump.fun co-founder Noah Tweedale reportedly attributed the layoffs to said the company growing too quickly.

Kalshi, which is headquartered in New York, has already been sued by multiple states.

Todd Blanche’s approach has collided with the jury-of-two reality in the Senate that has, thus far, kept him from the prize he covets: the stability and status conferred by a Senate confirmation.

Stellar Blade: Blood Rain is being promoted with an AI-slop music video created by developer Shift Up, and it's all about as soulless as you might expect. The video, which looks to be completely AI generated, features protagonist Evie singing an "original" song titled "Wanna be in Love" as she explores the dystopian cyberpunk city seen in the game's official announcement trailer that debuted as part of Summer Games Fest. At one point while wandering the city, Evie picks up a KPop Demon Hunters k

Patients must meet three conditions to qualify for Medical Aid in Dying.

“Big Brother 28″ contestant Jason De Puy, also known as Salina EsTitties from two seasons of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” knew the writing was on the wall when he lost the blockbuster challenge during Thursday night’s live eviction episode. “I was this close, a second away, from tying with Mallory. I knew it was game up […]

The UAE is poised to spearhead India's special FCNR(B) deposit scheme, with enticing dollar rates and beneficial tax incentives attracting considerable client interest. Bank officials project that more than ten billion dollars have already been sourced from the UAE. Although operational limitations for bank representatives create hurdles, the robust Indian expatriate community plays a vital role in enhancing contributions to this initiative.

Jos Buttler hits four sixes on his way to another half-century knock in the 2026 Men's Hundred, to help Manchester Super Giants post a score of 137 against Trent Rockets at Old Trafford.

Several migrants said they had been motivated by social media messages claiming that the Spanish border was open, though the origin of those messages remained unclear.

Videos made with AI will no longer appear in Snapchat's public recommendations.

Apple has found itself dealing with component shortages exacerbated by the AI boom, and the company is scrambling for solutions.

EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Chris Fleming (HBO’s Live at the Palace) and Irina Shayk (Hercules) have inked deals to join The Catch, Universal Pictures’ new baseball-themed romantic comedy starring Emma Stone and Chris Pine. Character and plot details for The Catch remain under wraps. Fleming remains in the fold at Universal after being tapped for a role alongside a murderer’s row of […]

An additional 250,000 commemorative passports, featuring a portrait of President Trump and intended to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary, will be made available at in-person events.

Dermot Mulroney is leaving “Chicago Fire” in Season 15, Variety has confirmed. The actor, who joined the NBC drama in Season 13 as Chief Dom Pascal, will wrap up his storyline early in the show’s upcoming season, which premieres on Oct. 7 at 9 p.m. ET. Mulroney took a short hiatus from the program in […]

Tata Steel executives emphasize value-added products over mere production capacity. Changing market dynamics necessitate a focus on downstream opportunities for greater value. Expensive iron ore impacts cost structures, shifting strategic priorities for steel companies. Export markets are becoming more challenging due to protectionist policies and competition. The company is phasing growth and investing in value-added segments to capture market premiums.

World number one Nelly Korda returns to form on day two of the Women's Open, carding three-under-par 68 to erase her opening round struggles. Her bounce-back leaves her one under par total and just five shots behind leader Haeran Ryu, setting up an exciting weekend chase at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Course.

People had less than a day to make misleading Google Earth images with AI before Google pulled the feature.

DC Studios and HBO’s “Booster Gold” TV series “won’t be moving forward,” writer David Jenkins said on Friday.c “My ‘Booster Gold’ won’t be moving forward,” Jenkins wrote on Threads. “Can’t improve on Mahershala’s lovely statement so I’ll just apply it here as well.” He reposted a quote from Mahershala Ali’s recent GQ profile story in […]

Paramount Primal has preemptively acquired the high-concept thriller spec Sweet Spot from Nic Curcio & Kirby Gladstein, the writing duo behind the upcoming indie horror film Play House, Deadline can confirm. Plot details are under wraps, and there are no other attachments to the project as of yet. Curcio and Gladstein are filmmakers based out of Los Angeles […]

For patients with interstitial cystitis (IC)/bladder pain syndrome (BPS), the combination of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (LI-ESWT) shows therapeutic efficacy, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology.

Recognition highlights leadership in advancing inclusive talent development and high-performing workplace cultures SAN MATEO, Calif., July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Achieve, the leader in digital personal finance, announces that Henri' Dawes, vice president of talent development and...

Researchers at the University of Tartu have discovered a mechanism in bacteria that helps them adapt to fluoride, which is toxic to most organisms above relatively low threshold concentrations. Their discovery may represent a significant milestone in bioindustry, as it could help reduce the use of petrochemical products.

Apple achieved record revenue in India during the June quarter. Mac computers recorded their best-ever sales in the country for the company. Global Mac revenue rose significantly, showing strong worldwide performance. The company saw growth across emerging markets, including India. New and upgrading customers contributed to this impressive Mac performance.

Enjoy the best shots from day two at the Women's Open, featuring Nelly Korda and England's Charley Hull.

The Motion Picture Editors Guild is urging California lawmakers to expand the state’s tax incentive offerings for film and television productions. On Friday, the IATSE local threw its support behind assembly bill 2319, which proposes a standalone post-production tax incentive between 35% to 50% intended to complement the existing Film & TV Tax Credit Program […]

The Pandora experience is different from the Spotify one most of us are used to. Pandora Premium is worth it for some.

Frederick County's community bank enhances capacity to independently fund larger commercial projects with faster, local decision-making. FREDERICK, Md., July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodsboro Bank, Frederick County's longest-standing community bank, today announced a significant...

Illinois researchers made a breakthrough discovery in the fight against liver cancer. Collaborators Lin-Feng Chen, Susan A. Martinis, and graduate student Xiaodan Lin found that decreasing protein levels of leucyl-tRNA synthetase (LARS) impedes liver cancer cell multiplication.

New wildfires fed by strong winds broke out in Greece on Friday, giving firefighters little respite and forcing Civil Protection officials to order the partial evacuation of part of a suburb west of Athens.

TPG Capital and Permira are leading contenders for a significant minority stake in Cloudnine. The deal is expected to value India's largest maternity and pediatric hospital chain at approximately ₹11,000 crore. Binding bids are anticipated by mid-August after due diligence is complete. This transaction will facilitate True North's full exit after over a decade of investment. Cloudnine posted ₹2,000 crore revenue and ₹300 crore Ebitda in FY26.

South Korea's Haeran Ryu bounces back from a poor start to end the second round as leader of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

EXCLUSIVE: Dermot Mulroney will say goodbye to NBC’s Chicago Fire and will wrap up his storyline early in Season 15, sources close to production tell Deadline. Mulroney joined the hit firefighter drama from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television in the show’s 13th season as a series regular, portraying Chief Dom Pascal. The actor joined Firehouse 51 following the […]

Approximately 850 million people globally (9.1% of the world's population) have chronic kidney disease (CKD). The number of affected individuals has grown steadily during the past 20 years and is on track to continue rising. Existing drugs, such as RAAS inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers, are commonly prescribed, but their effectiveness varies from patient to patient. Moreover, these drugs can slow disease progression but cannot stop it.

Much like caviar, shark fins are a luxury product and delicacy in parts of the world. And like wild caviar, demand for shark fins has posed an incredible threat to species that can't reproduce quickly enough to keep up.

Major financing milestone supported by Power Sustainable advances Canada's first biofuel plant with integrated CO2 liquefaction technology toward commissioning and commercial operations. LONDON, ON, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Convertus Group is pleased to announce the successful...

HUDCO anticipates significant business growth from developing new cities nationwide. Investment in each new city and satellite township could exceed one lakh crore. Projects include Amaravati and urban expansion around Shillong. HUDCO will offer financing, technical expertise, and advisory services. These initiatives are planned across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and other states.

The full report into 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova's four-year ban for refusing a doping test has been released - BBC Sport analyses the key findings.