#august 2026
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UK economy grows 0.1% in August, beating forecasts
The British economy expanded in August despite weak services and construction, with annual growth hitting its strongest pace since August 2022.
CNBC · 1m
US retail sales surge despite inflation worries
Strong August spending shows consumer resilience, but rising import prices and wage pressures threaten the recovery.
Yahoo Finance · 1m
Fox News Digital dominates rivals in August traffic
Fox News Digital led all news outlets in unique visitors and engagement metrics throughout August 2026.
Fox News · 1m
Climate change weakened glacier before Nepal floods
Scientists find global heating destabilized the mountain slope that killed over 1,300 people in August.
the Guardian · 2m
Ross Fire contained after 23 days, 90,000 acres burned
North Texas wildfire becomes second-largest in regional history with no civilian deaths.
Dallas Express · 1m
Big-ticket buyers keep retail's holiday hopes alive
August sales rose, but savings gaps show which households can still afford major purchases and which can't.
Pymnts · 1m
UK inflation hits 3.1% as fuel prices surge
Rising gasoline and diesel costs push Britain's inflation rate above 3% for the first time since March.
CNBC · 1m