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The American Petroleum Institute (API) estimated that crude oil inventories in the United States fell this week, dropping by 974,000 barrels in the week ending August 15. Analysts had expected a larger 1.7-million-barrel draw.So far this year, crude oil inventories are up 6.8 million barrels, according to Oilprice calculations of API data.Earlier this week, the Department of Energy (DoE) reported that crude oil inventories in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) rose by 800,000 barrels to 404.2 million barrels in the week ending August 22.At 3:53 pm ET, Brent crude was trading down $1.52 (-2.21%) on the day, landing at $67.28—up…

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.‘Unprecedented and unwarranted’: Illinois slams Trump’s ‘illegal’ National Guard threat10:58Why Gavin Newsom’s ‘salty online trolling’ is breaking through03:52The personal story at the heart of fantasy novel ‘Katabasis’05:21’Victims and MAGA base feel betrayed’: Committee to question official who oversaw Epstein plea deal 08:17Now PlayingAP freelancer, Reuters cameraman, Al Jazeera journalist among those killed in Gaza09:48UP NEXTChicago doesn’t want a ‘military occupation,’ says Mayor Johnson15:56“Where is Congress?” Eugene Robinson on why Trump doesn’t get to ‘make up a law and a penalty’11:00Joe: What is it about Kim Jong Un…

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Visa is reportedly at least pausing its open banking product in the U.S., drawing attention to new regulatory and financial complications surrounding data sharing.”This highlights just how unsettled the space still is. Regulatory uncertainty and the possibility of higher fees could definitely slow adoption, especially for smaller players that can’t afford compliance missteps,” Chris Miller, senior director at Cornerstone Advisors, told American Banker. “That said, the underlying demand for open banking and embedded payments isn’t going away; consumers and businesses both expect smoother, more integrated financial experiences.”Visa move was originally reported by Bloomberg. The card network did not return a…

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Why homeownership can make or break veteran financial security You can catch Warrior Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Homeownership can be the biggest wealth builder or the fastest way for veterans to go broke. On Warrior Money, Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze break down how to use VA benefits wisely, avoid PCS buying mistakes, and protect your finances from going house poor. USAA advice director and Air Force veteran Josh Andrews explains when buying makes sense, why zero down is not always the best move, and how a transition fund can protect…

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Sascha Hoffmann SH Media LogoSascha Hoffmann is named the best linkbuilding freelancer in Germany, serving clients across the DACH region and North America with innovative SEO and linkbuilding solutions. His dynamic linkbuilding approach provides superior results compared to traditional agency models through direct expert access, flexible strategy adaptation, and business-outcome focus.FÜRSTENBERG, GERMANY – August 25, 2025 – Sascha Hoffmann, founder of SH Media, has been officially recognized as the best linkbuilding freelancer in Germany, earning this prestigious designation through exceptional performance across four critical evaluation criteria: customer satisfaction, service delivery excellence, years of experience, and deep local market expertise. This recognition…

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Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 21, 2025. Brendan McDermid | ReutersU.S. stock futures were lower Tuesday, adding to a slide in the major averages to start the week, after President Donald Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from the board of the central bank.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 56 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures were also down 0.1% each.Long-term Treasury yields rose after the Trump move, while short-term yields declined as investors steepened the yield curve on the notion rates may go…

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Hacking incidents in the cryptocurrency world are on the rise and they are changing the game for how freelancers and businesses handle payments. With more than $4 billion expected to be stolen this year, the call for better regulations couldn’t be louder. This post delves into how these thefts are reshaping crypto’s reputation as a payment method and how payroll solutions are adapting to keep the risks at bay. Hacking Incidents: An Unwelcome Trend in Crypto The crypto market is seeing a worrying uptick in hacking cases. Bad actors are taking advantage of system flaws to steal vast amounts. Just…

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