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They were told to park outside. Then their cars burst into flames. - The Washington Post
Modern vehicles don’t need to be moving — or even turned on — to catch fire. That’s fueling lots of safety recalls and tough choices.
The Washington Post · 17 Aug 2026Bunyoro security tightened ahead of AFCON 2027, oil production
Nile Post · 17 Aug 2026'Don't get too comfortable': Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ hits 2026 low — here's why it's unlikely to last - CNBC
A falling VIX points to growing investor complacency ahead of a traditionally turbulent time for markets, strategists warn.
CNBC · 17 Aug 2026Skyrocketing Beef Prices Finally Have Americans Reaching Their Spending Limit - Bloomberg.com
Aaron Kaufman used to meet his lofty daily protein goals — a gram for each pound he weighs — with ground beef.
Bloomberg · 17 Aug 20265 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Monday - Investopedia
Stock futures are pointing to a mixed open to kick off a busy week of retail earnings reports. Here’s what investors need to know today.
Investopedia · 17 Aug 2026My parents thought I was wasting my life playing video games. I became a millionaire by 27. - Business Insider
Dima Beseda says his parents worried about how much he played World of Warcraft. He later turned gaming into a career and became a millionaire.
Business Insider · 17 Aug 2026Why the 'immaculate' stock market might not stay that way long - Yahoo Finance
Welcome to the seasonal period of suffering for investors.
Yahoo Entertainment · 17 Aug 2026Calls grow for return of EPS after pedestrian killed on Kampala-Entebbe Expressway
The latest fatality has revived concerns about speed enforcement and pedestrian access on the expressway, with motorists arguing that automated monitoring could improve compliance.
Nile Post · 17 Aug 2026Micron stock heats up again, crossing $1,000 - Yahoo Finance
Micron shares are back with some momentum.
Yahoo Entertainment · 17 Aug 2026Mamdani’s new campaigns in Mandarin, Bengali and Spanish wins hearts: ‘Bro’s collecting languages like Pokémon’
From Rachel Zegler to Duolingo, social media has been unusually enthusiastic about the mayor’s language skills
The-independent.com · 17 Aug 2026URA manager arrested in Kampala over Shs220m alleged audit-bribe trap - Daily Monitor
URA manager arrested in Kampala over Shs220m alleged audit-bribe trap Daily Monitor
Daily Monitor · 17 Aug 2026Unfinished Yei Airstrip Lounge Sparks Public Frustration
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Frequent air travelers using Yei Airstrip are expressing disappointment over the prolonged delay in completing the passenger waiting lounge, saying the unfinished structure con…
Radioyei.org · 17 Aug 2026Mayiga finds his own leadership philosophy in Zari’s success story
Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has found an unlikely reflection of his own leadership philosophy in Zari Hassan’s views on fame, business and building a lasting legacy. Mayiga shared his thoughts after reading a recent Weekend Monitor profile on Zari, which examined her evolution from a socialite and reality television star into an entrepreneur and […] The post Mayiga finds his own leadership philosophy in Za
Sqoop Uganda · 17 Aug 2026What rising Treasury yields are telling us - Axios
Federal deficits, corporate borrowing and uncertainty about monetary policy are making investors nervous.
Axios · 17 Aug 2026URA Arrests Staff over US$60,000 Bribe - ChimpReports
URA Arrests Staff over US$60,000 Bribe ChimpReports
ChimpReports · 17 Aug 2026Why is Museveni waking us up?
We have overseen Uganda suffer from economic haemorrhage (Ekikulukuto), by sending out our raw materials to countries that, in the end, use the raw materials to attract our young population into their labour force, albeit as casual labourers! While the ones who remain here are being finished by alcohol, to be fair, they are also finishing the alcohol, so it is an even war.
Nile Post · 17 Aug 2026Uganda’s Investment Prospects Strengthen as Oil, Coffee and Industrialisation Drive Growth - ChimpReports
Uganda’s Investment Prospects Strengthen as Oil, Coffee and Industrialisation Drive Growth ChimpReports
ChimpReports · 17 Aug 2026How Much a Typical Couple Needs to Retire in Every State and What Size Nest Egg Is Required - Investopedia
Find out how much savings a typical couple needs to retire comfortably in each U.S. state, with details on what drives retirement costs the most.
Investopedia · 17 Aug 2026Why this Wall Street strategist says the "trade is long gold" - Investing.com
Why this Wall Street strategist says the "trade is long gold"
Investing.com · 17 Aug 2026How Google lost the 'war for the hearts and minds' of its employees: Q&A with Claire Stapleton - Business Insider
Former Googler Claire Stapleton talked to Business Insider about Google from the inside, worker power, and how the company obsessed over its image.
Business Insider · 17 Aug 2026Buc-ee's to open 6 locations in 6 states. See when and where - USA Today
The beaver-branded travel center opened its first location in Arkansas, continuing its nationwide expansion.
USA Today · 17 Aug 2026CEO says doing business in state ‘sucks’ as company heads to Texas amid California exodus - foxnews.com
Hil Davis moved Digital Brands Group more than 1,300 miles to Round Rock, Texas, citing California's high cost of living and business expenses.
Fox News · 17 Aug 20264 Vanguard ETFs That Belong in Every Portfolio in August - 24/7 Wall St.
Mid-year rebalancing forces a hard question: which ETFs actually earn a permanent spot versus which ones just look good after a strong run? Four Vanguard funds make the case right now, and the reasoning cuts against what most investors assume about diversific…
24/7 Wall St. · 17 Aug 2026
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