Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ brings slew of student loan changes
One year after President Donald Trump signed his core domestic policy package into law, student loan borrowers are bracing for a major overhaul of the federal lending system that will begin this week. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Many were already struggling when the…
Global fintech Capital.com enters SA market
Travis Robson, CEO, Capital.com South Africa. Global fintech group and trading platform Capital.com has entered the South African market after securing regulatory approval from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). The group is an authorised over-the-counter derivatives provider and category one financial services provider. Capital.com South Africa may provide financial and intermediary (non-advice) services for…
Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
Eleven people have died after a civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed in the town of Tomblaine in eastern France, local authorities said. The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, including five students and five instructors, according to local officials. The plane, which was being used by a parachutist school, had taken off from…
Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” June 28, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on June 28, 2026. This interview was conducted on June 25, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: So, Senator, as I understand it, the Vice President and Special Envoy Witkoff gave you a special briefing in…
SA’s financial services ecosystem prepares to fight AI with AI
nCino urges stakeholders within SA’s financial services ecosystem to strengthen collaboration and mobilise AI to help curb financial crime. (Image: 123RF) Fintech software and services company nCino KYC Africa has urged companies within the South African financial services ecosystem to mobilise AI to fend off AI-driven attacks, increase collaboration and build resilience as financial services…
FIFA World Cup: Round of 32 bracket, schedule, predictions, Iran’s exit | World Cup 2026 News
Knockout matches begin with South Africa vs Canada as Iran exit, Africa make history and hopes for Messi-Ronaldo final rise. The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Sunday with South Africa taking on Canada in the first round of 32 tie. With the group stage complete, the full knockout bracket is now…
How brands are cashing in on functional beverages
Starbucks Iced Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte. Starbucks Beverage brands are cashing in on the growing demand for functional drinks among younger, health-conscious consumers by introducing increasingly innovative offerings, including protein-boosted coffees and CBD-infused sodas. The $160 billion global functional drinks market has become an increasingly lucrative category, encompassing multipurpose drinks that claim to promise taste…
SARB shifts approach to cash
The central bank does not see cash being removed from the economy. (Graphic made with GenAI) The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has shifted from viewing South Africa’s reliance on cash as an obstacle to building a modern, digitally-enabled economy, to treating cash as critical public infrastructure that must be actively protected and modernised. The…
Colombia cierra la fase de grupos en su mejor forma y Argentina avanza firme
IE 11 no es compatible. Para una experiencia óptima, visite nuestro sitio en otro navegador. SIGUIENTE El partidazo entre Colombia y Portugal, además del triunfo de Argentina es lo Mejor del Día 07:54 Lo Celso: “Esperé mucho este momento de debutar en un Mundial” 05:09 Nico Paz: “Los grandes nos dan consejos y confianza para…
US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire
The US has conducted new strikes on Iran, following a drone attack on a Panama-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. US Central Command (Centcom) said it hit multiple targets across Iran in direct response to “continued aggression” against commercial shipping. In retaliation, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it has launched…