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Financial Times - Savers withdrew nearly $60bn from three US banks as Apple raises heat
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The Financial Times says savers withdrew nearly $60bn from US banks Charles Schwab, State Street and M&T in the first quarter as customers moved their money in search of higher interest rates. Traditional banks could face further threat because of Apple and Goldman Sachs’ new savings account in the US that will pay 4.15% interest a year, it reports.
The paper’s main image is of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition activist, during a court hearing in Moscow where he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason.
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Justice Department charges nearly 80 defendants in COVID loan fraud cases
September 14, 2026
5:00 pm
The Justice Department has announced a crackdown on COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program fraud, resulting in charges against over 160 defendants and approximately $245 million in intended losses. The initiative, dubbed “Heartland fraud surge,” involved 44 U.S. Attorney’s Offices and targeted fabricated businesses and identity theft schemes.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry featured in SNL UK sketch after UK move
September 14, 2026
4:00 pm
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the UK with their children, Archie and Lilibet, after living in the US for six years. Reports indicate the couple is focused on settling their children into new schools while maintaining their current status as non-working members of the Royal Family.
Iran and Israel derail US peace deal amid MOSSAD naval attacks
September 14, 2026
3:03 pm
Iran’s influential spymaster Hossein Taeb orchestrated attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, derailing U.S. peace efforts.
Mount Etna erupts, releasing ash two and a half miles into sky and prompting travel disruptions
September 14, 2026
3:00 pm
Mount Etna has erupted, causing thick ash clouds and significant travel disruptions, with hundreds of flights cancelled or diverted from Catania, Sicily.
France to ban trade in products from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
September 14, 2026
2:51 pm
France will ban products from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, joining the UK and 10 other countries in this action.
European Parliament pushes for stricter energy project deadlines
September 14, 2026
1:00 pm
The European Parliament is advocating for stricter EU-wide deadlines and automatic approvals to expedite energy infrastructure development. This initiative seeks to address significant delays in renewable energy projects, with Parliament proposing quicker approval timelines than the Commission and Council, potentially igniting tensions with member states.
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