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Shelton advances at US Open after shaky start against Griekspoor

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 31, 2026 Ben Shelton of the U.S. reacts during his first round match against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 28, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters at the White House on Aug 27.

Save money by having parties at home

(Clockwise from left) Shea Dunlop and her boyfriend Nick Lamberti host their friends Leo Lerner and Yenilet Rodriguez to fun and games at their home.

Visa, Mastercard begin first Syria global card payments in years

Syrian central bank governor Safwat Raslan posted a video on social media of himself and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa buying coffee at a Damascus cafe by card.

Why many people are spending more on their hobbies and craft work

Data from credit card companies show that people are spending more to pursue their hobbies.

The Visa story is not about layoffs but about two revolutions

Visa has to manage two technological shocks – AI and tokenisation – says the writer.

Mastercard payments being declined in Australia, bank says

Commonwealth Bank of Australia said the biggest issues reported by customers included transferring funds and mobile banking via Mastercard.

When Gen Zs don’t have spare cash for dates

A survey shows that many young people feel the financial strain of dating as the expenses pile up.

The peril of incurring ‘good debt’ to invest

Borrowing to invest increases your risk because you will end up in debt if you suffer losses.

Entertainment perks pay off for Singapore banks in card spending, sign-ups

UOB, in partnership with Visa, provided cardholders priority access to Icelandic singer Laufey’s A Matter Of Time Tour in Singapore in May 2026.

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