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Australian Fast Food Chains Shift to Chicken as Costs Soar, August 22
Australian fast food chains are shifting menus toward chicken to combat cost pressures. Guzman y Gomez shares jumped 13% on strong FY26 guidance despite a $26.7M statutory loss from US exit.

41 Sick in Multistate E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Minnesota Sprouts, August 21
Minnesota and Wisconsin health officials warn consumers to avoid Everything Sprouts and Calco alfalfa sprouts after 41 people became ill with E. coli and salmonella in a multistate outbreak.

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Soars 8% to $74,982 as Crypto Rally Explodes; Ethereum, XRP Surge
Bitcoin surged 8% to $74,982 on Friday, August 21, 2026, extending a powerful weekly rally. The cryptocurrency has now climbed nearly 20% since Monday, fueled by a surprise US Treasury policy shift. Ethereum jumped toward $2,300, gaining roughly 18% in 24 hours, while XRP surged past $1.25. Total crypto market capitalization reached $2.56 trillion, up…

Tech Stocks to Watch: Alphabet Lifts 2026 Capex Forecast to $195B-205B
Alphabet is spending more to keep up with demand for artificial intelligence. On July 22, 2026, the Google parent raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $195 billion-$205 billion, up from $180 billion-$190 billion. The increase comes as Google Cloud revenue jumped 82% to $24.8 billion in the second quarter. As AI demand drives higher…

41 Sick in E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Minnesota Sprouts
41 people in Minnesota and Wisconsin fell ill from E. coli and Salmonella linked to Everything Sprouts and Calco brand alfalfa sprouts. Two hospitalized, no deaths reported.

Crypto Prices Today: Bitcoin Hits $69,551, Ethereum Gains 17.74% as Hyperliquid Surges 20.97%
Crypto prices surged sharply on Thursday, August 20, 2026, breaking weeks of sideways trading. Bitcoin jumped to $69,551, gaining roughly 8% in 24 hours. Ethereum climbed 17.74% to reclaim the $2,000 level, while Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surged 20.97%. The rally followed a surprise US Treasury announcement to double its long-dated bond buyback operations. Total crypto…

NVDA Stock, AMD Stock, Micron and Broadcom Gain as AI Spending Estimates Rise
AI spending estimates are rising again, giving semiconductor stocks a fresh boost. On August 7, 2026, Goldman Sachs estimated global AI investment could reach about $1 trillion this year, above widely cited hyperscaler spending forecasts. That outlook is supporting demand for AI chips, memory and networking hardware. As a result, NVDA stock, AMD stock, Micron…

UK Salmonella Outbreak Kills One, Sickens 207 as Imported Eggs Suspected
UK salmonella outbreak leaves one dead and 207 ill. UKHSA links outbreak to imported eggs used in restaurants and cafes. 38% of cases required hospital admission.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Price Drops to ₹1,03,300 in India With ₹9,000 Bank Offer and Exchange Deal
The iPhone 17 Pro Max effective price has dropped sharply in India during Flipkart’s Freedom Sale 2026. The 256GB variant now lists at ₹1,41,900, down ₹8,000 from its ₹1,49,900 launch price. With eligible exchange and bank offers combined, buyers can bring the effective price down to around ₹98,300 to ₹1,03,990. How the iPhone 17 Pro…