3 Days After Introducing an AI Feature, Meta Hits Pause in Wake of Privacy Backlash

Tropical Storm Maysak killed two people in Nanning, Guangxi, and affected about 55,000 residents, with 48,000 evacuated, according to Xinhua. Flooding and dam risks prompted China’s Ministry of Emergency Management to deploy more than 1,000 rescuers, boats, vehicles, and drones. The storm also damaged property and blocked roads in northern Vietnam. News Updated: Monday, July…

  Introduction: In this article, I’ll explore why some financial experts strongly advise against using payday loans as a long-term solution. Payday loans are short-term, high-interest loans typically taken out by individuals facing immediate financial needs who need access to traditional forms of credit. While these loans can provide quick cash, they often come with…

Key insights: Klarna has submitted applications to the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to establish Klarna Bank. What’s at stake: The buy now/pay later lender and aspiring neobank joins Affirm, PayPal and dozens of other fintechs that hope to become a bank.   Forward look: If approved, Gary Harding, former…

Corn futures are trading with 6 to 8 cent gains so far on Friday following friendlier then expected USDA data. There were 12 deliveries issued against July overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 6 cents higher at $4.06 3/4. The monthly WASDE report from this morning showed US corn stocks for 2025/26 down…

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and Kora Organics founder Miranda Kerr just made a massive donation. Here’s why.

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to affordability challenges for prospective homebuyers. Existing home sales fell 2.4% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. Sales…