Business news

• Green Card Bond Proposal Explained: Who Would Pay $100,000, When You Get It Back and Who Gets Shut Out

  17-07-2026 05:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The State Department is weighing a $100,000 refundable green card bond that US families could front, returned only at citizenship, as new rules target Medicaid and SNAP users.
  
  Read more

• Bryson DeChambeau Penalty: How Moving Tall Grass Derailed His British Open Charge

  18-07-2026 16:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bryson DeChambeau's two-stroke penalty for breaching Rule 8.1 at The Open Championship reshaped the leaderboard, highlighting the importance of strict adherence to golf's rules.
  
  Read more

• 'Why Does This Look So Performative': Fans Catch Kendall Jenner And Jacob Elordi Glaring At Hidden Cameras

  18-07-2026 16:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi face backlash after cosy Malibu photos drop hours after Kris Jenner announced MJ Shannon's death, with fans calling the couple's public romance 'performative'.
  
  Read more

• 'Massively Depressing': The Winds of Winter Reaches Milestone George R.R. Martin Fans Dreaded

  18-07-2026 16:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  George R.R. Martin will face renewed scrutiny over The Winds of Winter when he appears at LAcon V this August, just as the wait for his sixth A Song of Ice and Fire novel passes a stark new record.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Alien Contact in 2028? Here's Why A Time Traveller Claims Aliens Do Not Come From Outer Space

  18-07-2026 16:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A self-proclaimed time traveller claims aliens will make contact in 2028, sparking online debate. His assertions, made during a polygraph test, include future technological and societal changes.
  
  Read more

• Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton Dating: F1 Star Shares Rare Family Holiday Snaps On Instagram

  18-07-2026 16:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian have shared intimate family holiday photos, signalling a more public phase in their relationship. The images show them enjoying time with Kardashian's children.
  
  Read more

• 'Terrified' Meghan Markle Reportedly Avoided Public Outings Over Fears Of Being Brutally 'Humiliated'

  18-07-2026 15:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meghan Markle stayed out of public view during a UK visit with Prince Harry, amid fears of humiliation and ongoing royal tensions.
  
  Read more

• 'He Is A Psychopath': Ex-Pal Exposes How D4vd Fooled Friends Over Slain Teenager Celeste Rivas

  18-07-2026 15:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former friend Aysia Collins says she confronted musician D4vd about his alleged sexual relationship with 13‑year‑old fan Celeste Rivas, only to be persuaded the girl was an adult.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Melissa Casias Is Dead: Missing Nuclear Worker's Phones Were 'Wiped Clean' Before She Was Found Dead

  18-07-2026 15:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nearly a year after Los Alamos worker Melissa Casias vanished, her phones were wiped, evidence was missed in the forest where she was found, and officials still cannot say if she was killed or died by suicide.
  
  Read more

• Tom Brady, Logan Paul Feud Explained: NFL Legend Slaps WWE Star On Stage At Fanatics Fest New York

  18-07-2026 15:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tom Brady and Logan Paul's ongoing feud turned physical at Fanatics Fest in New York, with Brady slapping Paul on stage. The confrontation highlights their rivalry over athletic credentials.
  
  Read more

• 'He's Passed': Governor Received Shock Agency Calls Suggesting Mitch McConnell Was Dead In Hospital

  18-07-2026 15:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Governor Andy Beshear urges Senator Mitch McConnell to address health rumours directly, highlighting public concern over his ability to serve.
  
  Read more

• Palantir CEO Alex Karp Predicts AI Will Give Him a $300BN Fortune While Workers Get Smaller Gains

  18-07-2026 15:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Palantir CEO Alex Karp predicts AI will significantly enrich tech owners, potentially increasing his wealth to $300 billion, while offering modest financial gains for middle-class workers.
  
  Read more

• Home Alone 2 Star Brenda Fricker Dies at 81, Cause of Death Not Disclosed

  18-07-2026 15:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Oscar‑winning Irish actor Brenda Fricker has died aged 81, with her agent confirming the news but not the cause of death.
  
  Read more

• TikToker Jailed After Falsely Claiming Ghana's President Sacrificed 32 Cows To Win Election

  18-07-2026 15:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Ghanaian TikToker has been jailed for one year after admitting to publishing false claims that President John Mahama sacrificed 32 cows to win the 2024 election.
  
  Read more

• 'We Can See Your Greedy Side': 4,500 Google Workers Chant Outside Sundar Pichai's Office

  18-07-2026 14:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  More than 4,500 Google workers have signed a petition demanding stronger layoff protections as the Alphabet Workers Union accuses the tech giant of prioritising profits over people.
  
  Read more

• Trump Admits Only His Own Mind Can Stop Him As Biographer Labels POTUS 'Functionally A Psychopath'

  18-07-2026 14:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Presidential historian Seth Abramson labels Trump 'functionally a psychopath', urging the 25th Amendment or impeachment amidst election denial and alleged incitement of violence.
  
  Read more

• Ben Gvir's Plan to Surround Palestinian Prison With Crocodiles Moves Closer to Completion

  18-07-2026 14:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Israel has removed a key legal obstacle to Itamar Ben-Gvir's proposal to surround a prison holding Palestinian detainees with crocodiles, though the controversial plan still faces legal and practical hurdles.
  
  Read more

• South Carolina Tattoo Rules Face First Amendment Lawsuit Over Face And Neck Ink Ban

  18-07-2026 14:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal lawsuit challenges South Carolina's bans on tattoos above the shoulders and near churches, arguing these restrictions violate First Amendment rights and hinder artistic expression.
  
  Read more

• Nancy Guthrie Investigation Takes New Turn as Son-in-Law Tommaso Cioni Is Seen With Another Woman

  18-07-2026 13:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  New images of Nancy Guthrie's son-in-law with another woman have fuelled fresh online speculation around the 84-year-old's disappearance in Arizona.
  
  Read more

• 'With Hegseth Talking, Who Wouldn't?': Trump Mocked For Nodding Off While Rebuilding Military

  18-07-2026 13:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A new video from a defence summit at the US Army War College appears to show Donald Trump nodding off as Pete Hegseth praises his military leadership, reigniting online debate about thepresident's alertness.
  
  Read more

• Trump Ballroom Fiasco: Watchdog Exposes Patrons Snaring £40B In Contracts After Giving Cash

  18-07-2026 13:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A new watchdog report says corporate donors helping fund Donald Trump's £400m White House ballroom have received over £40bn in US contracts, raising fresh questions over influence and access.
  
  Read more

• 'Legalised Property Theft': Squatters Seize Murdered Uni Professor's Villa As Orphans Fight Back

  18-07-2026 13:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Jeziorski family faces a legal battle over their Berkeley villa, occupied by alleged squatters, highlighting California's controversial property laws and their impact on grieving families.
  
  Read more

• 'Growing Like Weeds': Prince Harry Reportedly Exposes Secret UK Royal Reunion Details At NYC Gala

  18-07-2026 13:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at the Time100 Sports Gala, sharing updates on his family and discussing the Invictus Games, while mingling with prominent athletes in New York City.
  
  Read more

• NAACP Slams Elon Musk's xAI Data Center As A 'Potential Death Sentence' For Local Neighbourhoods

  18-07-2026 13:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk's xAI is sued for operating gas turbines without permits, allegedly polluting Memphis communities.
  
  Read more

• 'Meghan Was His Meal Ticket': Prince Harry's Wife Accused Of Ditching Fiercest Defender Omid Scobie

  18-07-2026 12:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Insiders claim Meghan Markle has quietly cut off long‑time defender Omid Scobie, calling him her 'meal ticket' as the royal reporter steps back from covering the Duchess and moves to Los Angeles.
  
  Read more

• 'Shut Up and Take Care of Your Family': Podcaster Slams 'Trad Wife' Erika Kirk as a Hypocrite

  18-07-2026 12:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Podcaster Brianna LaPaglia criticises Erika Kirk for promoting traditional gender roles while taking on a public leadership role, highlighting contradictions in Kirk's activism.
  
  Read more

• 'No One Thinks The Mayor Makes Too Little': Zohran Mamdani Rejects Sizeable 18% Pay Rise

  18-07-2026 11:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has refused an 18% pay rise approved by the City Council, rejecting nearly $50,000 extra a year as he pushes an anti‑waste, pro‑tenant agenda.
  
  Read more

• 'Loyalty's No Joke': Travis Kelce Visible Demeanor Shift Caught on Camera During 'Ryan' Gossip Blunder

  18-07-2026 04:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Travis Kelce's reaction to a Ryan Reynolds name-drop on the New Heights podcast has gone viral, highlighting ongoing celebrity friendship tensions involving Taylor Swift and Blake Lively.
  
  Read more

• Diddy Managed to Make a $20M Profit Selling His 'Live Penguin' Party Mansion From Prison

  17-07-2026 18:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sean 'Diddy' Combs sold his Miami mansion for $55 million while serving a prison sentence. The property, known for hosting his White Parties, was sold for $20 million more than its purchase price.
  
  Read more

• Diddy Made $20 Million in Profit Selling His 'Live Penguin' Party Mansion From Prison

  17-07-2026 18:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sean 'Diddy' Combs sold his Miami mansion for $55 million while serving a prison sentence. The property, known for hosting his White Parties, was sold for $20 million more than its purchase price.
  
  Read more

Follow @Business_UKnews on Twitter!