BTW Daily News - Aug 26, 2026

Good morning, I'm Alex, and here's what's happening today. Starting with business news: The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows that core prices rose 3.3% annually in July. This figure is a key indicator for the Fed as it makes decisions about interest rates to control inflation. Next up, Nvidia Q2 earnings are coming out soon and the Jackson Hole economic symposium will test stocks. Investors need to keep an eye on these events to understand what might be next for the market. Moving on to international news: In Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has suspended a top health official after a tragic fire at a hospital killed 14 newborn babies. Meanwhile in Britain, residents are facing their highest price cap in three years as energy bills rise by 4% from October. It's a tough time for many Britons with the cost of living already high. Let’s switch gears to technology: There's been a major cyberleak involving GTA 6, with everything that has leaked so far causing quite a stir among gamers. Rockstar Games finally released a statement on the leaks, calling it ‘heartbreaking’. In other tech news, Fable is generating excitement after a full quest was watched at gamescom 2026. Now for top headlines: The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record threatens to become the worst in history according to reports. This is a serious concern as health systems struggle to contain the spread of the virus. In world news today, Russia's escalating hybrid attacks are posing significant challenges for Europe, which currently has no answer or effective countermeasures against these tactics. And finally, we turn to entertainment: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won’t ‘hijack’ Prince George’s historic Eton debut according to a royal expert. It seems the couple is respecting the young prince's moment in the spotlight. And now for some good news: India’s lion populations have increased by 70% over the last decade, with their total habitat expanding by 15%. This conservation success story shows what can be achieved when efforts are focused on protecting wildlife. And to wrap up, August 26 marks a day of good news in history. That's it for today, I'm Alex, thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow.