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- 1Economists warn US $40 trillion debt worse than Japan's▼Japan’s debt is twice the size of its economy—but economists warn U.S.’s $40 trillion sum is worse
Japan's national debt stands at roughly twice the size of its economy, the highest ratio among developed nations, but economists writing in Fortune argue the United States' debt load of around $40 trillion is the more worrying case. They point to America's faster-growing deficits and political gridlock over spending, contrasting it with Japan's domestic, stable creditor base.
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Labour enters its 2026 party conference with momentum, as new polling shows the party four points ahead of Reform UK. Commentators are calling the surge the 'Burnham bounce', linking it to Andy Burnham's growing profile within the party. The jump gives Keir Starmer a more positive backdrop heading into the conference season in Liverpool.
- 3Trump-backed sticker mogul draws attention ahead of congressional run▼The bizarre backstory of the Trump-endorsed sticker mogul who could be headed to Congress
A Trump-endorsed candidate known for making a fortune in the sticker business is drawing attention for an unusual path toward a seat in Congress. Reporting has focused on the candidate's backstory, combining an unconventional business career with high-profile backing from the former president as the election approaches.
- 4Apple ordered to pay $5.7 billion in haptics patent case●Apple owes Taction Technology $5.7 billion over iPhone and Watch haptics
Apple has been ordered to pay $5.7 billion to Taction Technology over haptics technology used in the iPhone and Apple Watch. The ruling, reported by Fortune, covers vibration and touch-feedback features central to both devices. It ranks among the largest patent damages awards against Apple, and the company is expected to contest it.
- 5ShinyHunters widens PeopleSoft hacking campaign●ShinyHunters expands PeopleSoft hacking spree days after defacing the FBI jobs site
The hacking group ShinyHunters is broadening its attacks targeting Oracle PeopleSoft systems, according to Fortune, just days after defacing the FBI's jobs website. The expansion suggests an ongoing and escalating campaign against the enterprise software platform, with the group showing no signs of slowing despite law enforcement attention following the FBI site defacement.