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Canada’s Fuel Excise Tax Set to Return Sept. 7; Poilievre Pushes Extension to 2027
Poilievre urges Carney to extend Canada’s fuel excise tax pause until Canada Day 2027. The 10-cent-per-litre break expires Sept. 7. Gas prices up 25.7% year-over-year.

XRP vs Stablecoins in 2026: USDT Hits $182.98 Billion, USDC Tops $71.96 Billion Can XRP Compete?
As of August 18, 2026, stablecoins continue to account for a large share of crypto’s dollar-based liquidity. USDT is near $183 billion, while USDC is around $72 billion in market value. XRP, by comparison, trades near $1, with a market capitalisation of roughly $62 billion. Still, an XRP vs stablecoins comparison is not only about…

West Bengal Annapurna Yojana: 1.45 Crore Women Get ₹3,000 as 17 Lakh Apps Rejected
West Bengal starts Annapurna Yojana August payments to 1.45 crore women. 17 lakh applications rejected over Aadhaar issues. Rejected applicants can reapply from August 20.

Flock Safety Stock Faces Backlash as 20+ Jurisdictions Ditch Cameras in July
Flock Safety cameras face unprecedented backlash with 20+ jurisdictions dropping the service in July 2026 over privacy and police misuse concerns. CEO announces new guardrails.

Nike Stock Drops 4% to 12-Year Low Below $40 as Downgrades and Weak Sales Raise Turnaround Risks
Nike stock faced fresh selling pressure on August 17, 2026, falling about 4% and moving below the $40 mark. The shares touched around $38.85, their lowest level since 2014. Weak sales, softer footwear demand, and new analyst downgrades have added to concerns about Nike’s turnaround. Investors are now watching to see whether the sportswear giant…

Actor Shinoyama Akianobu Wins ¥2.06M in Entertainment Industry Contract Case
Actor Shinoyama Akianobu wins ¥2.06M lawsuit against talent agency over unpaid consumption tax on performance fees. Tokyo court rules agency violated contract terms.

AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) Halts Phase 3 Lung Cancer Trial After Volrustomig Fails to Show Survival Benefit
AstraZeneca has halted a late-stage trial of its lung cancer drug Volrustomig, marking a fresh pipeline setback. The FTSE 100 company said the drug, combined with chemotherapy, was unlikely to improve survival rates. An Independent Data Monitoring Committee recommended stopping the Phase 3 trial after a planned review. This marks AstraZeneca’s second major trial halt…

JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon Warns UK Against Bank Tax Hikes Ahead of October Budget
JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon has warned the UK against raising taxes on banks ahead of the government’s October 28, 2026 Budget. In a recent call with Chancellor John Healey, Dimon argued that higher bank taxes could push financial jobs and capital overseas. His warning comes as UK banks face growing pressure for higher…

Deutsche Telekom (ETR: DTE) Acquires Fiberhost and Inea for €1 Billion, Adding 300,000 Customers in Poland
Deutsche Telekom confirmed Monday, August 17, 2026, that it will acquire Poland’s Fiberhost and Inea for €1 billion. The deal, worth roughly $1.16 billion, transforms T-Mobile Polska into a fully converged telecom provider. Deutsche Telekom is buying both companies from Macquarie Asset Management. The transaction still requires customary Polish competition approval before closing. Deutsche Telekom’s…