23 сентября 2026 года
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At face value, 71-year-old farmer Howard Buffett has no obvious qualifications to be appointed chairman of a prestigious company, other than that he is the founder’s son. He couldn’t have a more daunting act to follow.
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) enables convenient investment in mutual funds through instant payments and SIPs. Investors appreciate UPI for its ability to process transactions 24/7 and avoid manual input. Recently, a 0.02% merchant discount rate was introduced on certain UPI transactions, affecting one-time investments. However, SIPs under UPI AutoPay remain exempt from this fee, easing investor concerns.
Oil prices experienced a decline as Saudi Arabia resumed its key pipeline operations to the Red Sea. This development, coupled with rising hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the US-Iran tensions following recent discussions in New York, led to a positive market reaction. Brent crude fell below $100 a barrel for the first time in several weeks.
Kamala Harris appealed to Michigan voters to support Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the upcoming midterm elections. During her visit, Harris emphasized the importance of voter turnout and unity among Democrats. El-Sayed, who faces Republican Mike Rogers, aims to consolidate support from diverse voter demographics in his campaign. They discussed critical health care issues but avoided previous policy disagreements.
Ella Langley celebrated a career-defining milestone after “Choosin’ Texas" spent its 23rd week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Happy Wednesday! The return of MDR on UPI is pushing banks to rethink products and budgets. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Student walking to college dies after being hit by crane tragedy caught on camera
Former Labor Strathfield councillor Sharangan Maheswaran personally paid an investigator to trail the then-police minister.
Kamala Harris told Detroit voters she has not decided on a 2028 presidential run, stressing that the 2026 midterm elections must come first.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff had extensive talks with the Iranian delegation at the UN General Assembly. The discussions aimed to address issues such as the naval blockade and frozen Iranian assets. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi participated and reiterated Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump noted the meeting lasted three hours and was very productive.
Jamal Frett began screaming “don’t f--king touch me, come see me outside you want some” and tried to prevent officers from cuffing him, court papers said.
Unwanted by the Dragons, late Knights coach Scott Dureau had a profound impact on the career of Dylan Lucas when he shifted to the Hunter as a teenager.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra plans to attend a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping this Thursday. US automakers, including GM, are expressing concerns about allowing Chinese manufacturers access to the market. Reports suggest Barra will attend alone, as Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is out of the country. Ford has not confirmed if CEO Jim Farley will join the dinner.
At least three proposed data centre projects will breach a new 150-metre buffer, in communities which have fiercely protested against AI infrastructure.
US judge orders shot Venezuelan detainee to appear in Texas court
WayCast, founded by Dhananjay Sant, harnesses rainfall and terrain data to assess local flooding threats. By providing hyper-local forecasts, it empowers residents to make wise weather-related decisions. Concurrently, students from GSFC University have innovated drone systems to identify municipal issues like potholes and water inundation. These projects showcase the urgent necessity for precise weather insights in city environments, aiming to bolster urban governance and public safety during challenging meteorological events.
Watch Syrian President busy scrolling Instagram reels as leaders spoke at UNGA