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Your next loan may have a non-bank name on it

Your next loan may have a non-bank name on it

The landscape of retail lending is shifting as non-bank lenders swiftly embrace smaller ticket personal and consumer durable loans. NBFCs and fintech firms are not just leading originations by both volume and value; they are redefining lending opportunities a…

The News Flicker·September 9, 2026

Iran-backed fighters in Yemen and Iraq are threatening the Gulf

Iran-backed fighters in Yemen and Iraq are threatening the Gulf

Regional officials tell The Associated Press that Yemen's Houthi rebels helped Iraqi militias launch drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in July. The United States and Saudi Arabia responded to those attacks with rare joint airstrikes on the Iraqi militias.…

The News Flicker·September 9, 2026

Late postmarks lead to thousands of mail ballots being rejected

Late postmarks lead to thousands of mail ballots being rejected

New data show the number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon. The figures highlight concerns about recent changes in U.S. Postal Service operations ahead of this fall’s pivotal general election…

The News Flicker·September 8, 2026

US military says it has destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers

US military says it has destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers

The U.S. military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to the latest attacks on its warships. Tehran then hit back at American targets in Jordan. It's the latest burst of back-and-forth strikes that have lurched the sides back toward ope…

The News Flicker·September 8, 2026

Canada will move faster from US reliance as tariffs take effect

Canada will move faster from US reliance as tariffs take effect

President Donald Trump is moving to bar Canadian products from large, long-term U.S. government contracts as Canada’s retaliatory tariffs took effect. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country would accelerate efforts to reduce its reliance on the United St…

The News Flicker·September 8, 2026