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California's Oldest Family Winery Files for Bankruptcy
Gundlach Bundschu Winery, located in Sonoma Valley, California, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It is known as California's oldest family-owned winery.
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Politics, Business
EU Removes Two Russian Billionaires From Sanctions List
The European Union has decided to remove two Russian oligarchs from its Russia sanctions list. The men are Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.
Business, Technology
Analysts Raise Price Targets for Microsoft on AI and Azure Growth
An analyst has raised price targets for Microsoft and for an AI infrastructure company. A price target is an estimate of what a stock will be worth in the future. The higher targets suggest growing confidence in both com
Business, Politics
EU Buys Much More from China Than It Sells There, Study Finds
A new study has found that the European Union imports three times more goods from China than it exports there. This creates a large trade deficit for the EU.
Business, Technology
Bitcoin Price Jumps to $86,000, Highest Since January
Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, has reached $86,000, its highest price since January. This has led to a debate about whether the 'crypto winter' is finally over.
Business, Politics
UK Government Borrowing Rises More Than Expected
UK government borrowing was higher than expected in August, according to new figures.
Business
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $313 Million
The Powerball jackpot has grown to $313 million for the drawing on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Business, Technology
Meta Stock Jumps 10% on New AI App and Higher Price Target
Shares of Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, jumped 10% in a single trading day. Two main reasons drove this sharp rise.
Technology, Business
Nvidia Boss: No Chance AI Will Destroy the World by 2030
Jensen Huang, the head of the chip company Nvidia, has strongly rejected warnings that artificial intelligence could destroy the world by 2030.
Politics, Business
Secret Deals Behind Trump's Drug Price Plan
Newly revealed contracts show hidden terms inside President Trump’s drug-pricing deals. Reporters found details that were not made public before.
Business, Education
Students Left Without Homes After Housing Company Fails in Dundee
A student accommodation provider in Dundee, Scotland, has gone out of business, leaving students without homes. Students now have to scramble to find new places to stay before the new term begins.
Business, Technology
Bitcoin Rises Close to $78,000 After Rate Hike
The price of Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, moved higher this week, getting close to $78,000. This rise came after a rate hike, a change that affects how expensive it is to borrow money. Rate changes c
Business, Entertainment
Restaurants Offer Deals for National Cheeseburger Day
National Cheeseburger Day is a food holiday celebrated every year in the United States.
Sports, Business
PGA Tour Says No to Easy Return for LIV Golf Stars
The PGA Tour, the main professional golf organisation in the United States, has said it will not offer any shortcut for LIV Golf players who want to return.
Business, Politics
UK Interest Rates and What They Mean for Mortgages
The Bank of England is the UK's central bank. It decides the country's main interest rate.
Politics, Business
Report: US Paid Federal Workers Billions Not to Work
A new government report says federal employees were paid billions of dollars to not work under a program connected to DOGE.
Technology, Business
Salesforce Hit by Global Outage During Dreamforce Event
Salesforce, a major cloud software company, experienced a global outage this week just as its annual Dreamforce conference was getting underway. The timing made the disruption especially noticeable.
Politics, Business
UK Considers Joining Global Defence Bank Led by Canada
The UK is in talks about joining a new global defence bank. The plan is being led by Canada. The bank would help pay for military spending around the world.
Business
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $232 Million After Saturday Draw
Powerball is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, played across many states, including Ohio.
Politics, Business
Australia's Energy Minister Warns Fuel Prices May Rise Again
Australia's energy minister, Chris Bowen, has warned that fuel prices could rise again because of the worsening conflict in the Middle East.
