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- 1Dozen Chinese banks to wind down leveraged retail metals trading●BREAKING NEWS AT LEAST A DOZEN CHINESE BANKS INTEND TO WIND DOWN RETAIL LEVERAGED PRECIOUS-METALS TRADING China is rushi
At least a dozen Chinese banks plan to wind down their retail leveraged precious-metals trading services, according to a widely shared report. The move restricts retail investors' access to leveraged gold and silver products at a time when demand for physical precious metals in China is described as surging.
- 2Poland beats France to win 2026 Men's European Volleyball title▼Volleyball: 2026 Men's European Championships: Poland claims title in Olympic gold-medal rematch with France, securing LA28 quota
Poland defeated France in the final of the 2026 Men's European Volleyball Championships, a rematch of the Olympic gold-medal match, and in doing so secured its quota place for the LA28 Olympic Games. The victory confirms Poland's status as Europe's leading men's volleyball nation, while France, the reigning Olympic champion, settles for silver.
- 3Climate Week NYC Begins Amid Rising Borrowing Costs●Welcome to Climate Week NYC; Plus, the Silver Lining to a Surge in Borrowing Costs
Climate Week NYC is underway, bringing together governments, companies and campaigners in New York to discuss emissions cuts and climate finance ahead of the UN General Assembly. The Wall Street Journal's climate newsletter also examines a possible silver lining to the recent surge in borrowing costs, suggesting higher rates could push firms toward more efficient, lower-carbon investment decisions.
- 4India wins athletics medals and squash silvers on Day 8 of Asian Games 2026▼India at Asian Games 2026, Day 8: Medal rush in athletics, a photo-finish and squash’s silver sweep - as it happened
India enjoyed a strong Day 8 at the Asian Games 2026, with athletes securing a haul of medals in athletics, including a win decided by a photo-finish. Indian squash players completed a silver sweep in their events. The day is being followed as a live blog of results and reactions from the Games.
- 5India's Sreeshankar and Gulveer take silver at Asian Games as Ramraj smashes record▼Asian Games 2026: Murali Sreeshankar, Gulveer Singh win silver; Vithya Ramraj breaks 42-year national record
At the Asian Games 2026, Indian athletes Murali Sreeshankar and Gulveer Singh both won silver medals, while Vithya Ramraj broke a 42-year-old national record. The performances mark a strong showing for India in athletics at the Games, with Ramraj's record-breaking run drawing particular attention as one of the standout results of the competition so far.
- 6Europe Prepares Crackdown on Temu and Shein Over Toxic Products▼Cadmium Instead of Silver and Toxic Clothing: Europe Prepares a Crackdown on Temu and Shein
European regulators are preparing a crackdown on Chinese e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein, citing products contaminated with hazardous substances. Reports describe cheap jewellery made with cadmium instead of silver and clothing containing toxic chemicals. The move signals tighter enforcement of EU product safety rules on goods sold through low-cost direct-from-China marketplaces.
- 7Esha Singh wins 25m pistol silver at Asian Games 2026▼Asian Games 2026 shooting: Esha Singh wins 25m pistol silver medal after shoot-off; Manu Bhaker misses out
Indian shooter Esha Singh claimed the silver medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the Asian Games 2026, taking second place after a shoot-off. Fellow Indian shooter and Olympic champion Manu Bhaker missed out on a medal in the same event. The result adds to India's shooting tally at the Games and highlights the country's strong pistol programme.
- 8India wins kabaddi double and marathon silver at Asian Games▼India at Asian Games 2026, Day 7: Kabaddi’s golden double; Sawan Barwal records marathon silver - as it happened
India enjoyed a strong seventh day at the 2026 Asian Games, with both its kabaddi teams winning gold medals and Sawan Barwal taking silver in the men's marathon. The results added to India's medal tally at the Games, and sports fans are following the country's progress closely as the multi-sport event continues.
- 9Silver prices slump as oil rises and rate expectations firm▼Silver prices today, Monday, September 28, 2026: Silver prices slump as oil prices and higher-rate expectations rise
Silver prices fell in trading on Monday, September 28, 2026, as rising oil prices and growing expectations of higher interest rates weighed on the metal. Rate expectations tend to pressure silver by raising the appeal of yield-bearing assets. Market watchers are tracking whether the decline continues.
- 10India men beat Iran to win ninth Asian Games kabaddi gold▼Asian Games 2026 kabaddi: India men beat Iran to win gold medal; become nine-time champions
India's men's kabaddi team defeated Iran to win the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, securing their ninth title as champions of the sport at the Games. Iran settled for silver. India has long dominated Asian Games kabaddi, and this latest victory extends its record as the most successful men's team in the event's history.
- 11Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga wins Asian Games javelin gold▼Asian Games 2026: Rumesh Tharanga spoils India’s javelin party as Yash Vir Singh, Rohit Yadav win silver and bronze
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga won the men's javelin title at the 2026 Asian Games, denying India a podium sweep. India's Yash Vir Singh took silver and Rohit Yadav bronze, with both Indian throwers still finishing on the medal table in a highly anticipated athletics final.
- 12Utah copper mine turns waste sludge into solar power●More than 71,000 solar panels on a Utah copper mine carry a metal pulled from the same sludge the refinery already mines for gold and silver, because 90 percent of the world's tellurium is locked inside copper ore, and the panels now power the operation tha
A copper mine in Utah has installed more than 71,000 solar panels that use tellurium, a metal extracted from the same refinery sludge already processed for gold and silver. Around 90 percent of the world's tellurium is locked inside copper ore, making copper refining a key supply route. The panels now power the mining operation itself, closing the loop between extraction and clean energy production.
- 13Sawan Barwal wins historic marathon silver at Asian Games 2026▼Asian Games 2026: Sawan Barwal wins historic marathon silver; Tajinderpal Singh Toor completes medal hat-trick
India's Sawan Barwal won a historic silver medal in the marathon at the 2026 Asian Games, while shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor completed a medal hat-trick at the event. Barwal's medal marks a significant achievement for Indian distance running, and Toor's third consecutive Asian Games medal extends his dominance in the shot put, adding to India's strong athletics showing in Japan.
- 14Nevada records its hottest August on record●# Nevada # USA # US Data from the National Centers for Environmental Education show the Silver State set records for the
New figures from the National Centers for Environmental Information show Nevada recorded its hottest August ever, with most of the state running 5 to 7 degrees above normal. The Silver State also set all-time highs for daytime maximum temperatures, underscoring an extreme summer heat pattern across the US Southwest.
- 15Indian athletes shine with silver medals and national record at Asian Games●Asian Games 2026: Sarvesh Kushare, Ancy Sojan win silver medals; Parul Chaudhary sets national record
Indian athletes delivered strong performances at the 2026 Asian Games. High jumper Sarvesh Kushare and long jumper Ancy Sojan each won silver medals, while runner Parul Chaudhary set a new national record in her event. The haul adds to India's medal tally and highlights the country's growing strength in athletics at the continental level.
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Sprinter Shanti Pereira won silver in the women's 100m at the Asian Games, telling The Straits Times, 'I love the pressure now.' Interest is also building around her 200m event, with searches linking the Singapore athlete to the Asian Games 2026 programme in Japan. Pereira is one of Singapore's highest-profile track athletes after her breakthrough sprint results in recent years.
- 17Diesel prices could hurt Republicans in the heartland●Diesel prices could crush Republicans in the heartland
A new analysis by Nate Silver argues that rising diesel prices could become a serious political problem for Republicans across the American heartland, since diesel costs feed directly into farming, freight and food prices in rural regions that lean heavily Republican. The piece links fuel inflation to potential voter backlash and shifting political fortunes in key agricultural states.
- 18Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh take Asian Games squash silver▼Asian Games 2026 squash: Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh settle for silver medals in singles
Indian squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh settled for silver medals in the singles events at the Asian Games 2026, falling short of gold in their respective finals. The twin podium finishes mark strong performances for India in squash, though both players will rue missed chances at the top step.
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A Team Japan athlete or squad has finished second to claim a silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games, hosted in the Aichi-Nagoya region of Japan. The result is being noted across Olympic and sports news coverage. Further details about the athlete, event and final standings were not immediately available.
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House prices are falling sharply, but commentators point to a potential upside for buyers priced out of the market. Falling values could ease affordability pressures and help first-time buyers enter, even as existing homeowners face losses. The topic is drawing attention amid ongoing concerns about housing costs and interest rates.
- 21First home buyers face steep cut to borrowing capacity▼first home buyer borrowing capacity reduction
Australian first home buyers are seeing their borrowing capacity shrink sharply as expectations of another Reserve Bank interest rate rise build. Reports across major outlets say a hike could wipe tens of thousands of dollars off what buyers can borrow — estimates range from $47,000 to $58,000 in reduced buying power, with mortgages facing roughly $5,000 a year in extra repayments. Commentators note the pressure reverses recent house price relief, though some see a silver lining in falling prices for locked-out buyers.
- 22Taylor Swift Channels 'Patient Zero' Look at 2026 MTV VMAs▼Taylor Swift Embodies Her ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video in Sexy Black and Silver Gown at 2026 MTV VMAs
Taylor Swift attended the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in a black and silver gown that echoed the aesthetic of her 'Patient Zero' music video, drawing attention from fans and fashion watchers on the red carpet. The look was widely read as a deliberate callback to the video, keeping buzz around the song and her VMAs appearance going.
- 23Copper hits records as silver nears $65 an ounce●El cobre bate récords y la plata acecha 65 $/oz (nivel 2011). El oro recupera terreno; el cobre emerge como reserva de v
Copper is breaking records while silver approaches $65 an ounce, a level last seen in 2011, and gold is regaining ground. Commentators highlight copper's growing role as a store of value. In crypto markets, Bitcoin ETFs saw roughly $2.4 billion in inflows and BlackRock has moved to tokenize assets on-chain.
- 24LeBron James and Rob Pelinka close an era of Lakers basketball▼LeBron James, Rob Pelinka closed the book on an era of Lakers basketball
LeBron James and Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka have brought an end to an era of Lakers basketball, according to Silver Screen and Roll. The report frames the pair's recent decisions as marking the close of a defining chapter for the franchise, one built around James's tenure in Los Angeles. Fans and analysts are weighing what the move means for the team's direction and roster future.
- 25AI adoption poses real risk for retailers who delay▼AI Isn’t a Silver Bullet, but Retailers Who Wait Face Real Risk
Commentary in the retail trade warns that artificial intelligence is not a silver bullet, but retailers that wait too long to adopt it face real competitive risk. The piece argues the technology should be applied pragmatically, with retailers balancing realistic expectations about AI's limits against the dangers of standing still while rivals move ahead.
- 26Raiders improve to 3-0 after fourth-quarter comeback win over Saints●Klink Kubiak’s culture change fuels Las Vegas Raiders’ 4th-quarter comeback against New Orleans Saints The internet reac
The Las Vegas Raiders rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the New Orleans Saints, moving to 3-0 on the season. Commentators credit a culture change under offensive coordinator Greg Klink and quarterback situation involving Kubiak's scheme for the team's strong start, and fans across social media are reacting to the Silver and Black's unexpectedly perfect record.
- 27Johnny Cash's 1970 Rolls-Royce Converted to Electric▼Johnny Cash's old 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has been turned into an EV after it had 'black smoke' coming out of it
A 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow once owned by Johnny Cash has been converted into an electric vehicle. The car was reportedly emitting black smoke, prompting the switch from its original petrol engine. The conversion revives interest in the country legend's former ride and highlights a growing trend of classic cars being given electric drivetrains.
- 28Two Afghan athletes take silver and bronze at Asian bodybuilding championship●2 Afghan athletes win silver, bronze at Asian bodybuilding, fitness C’ship
Two Afghan athletes have won silver and bronze medals at the Asian bodybuilding and fitness championship, according to Pajhwok Afghan News. The results give Afghanistan a rare podium presence at a regional sporting event and are being noted amid the country's limited international sports participation.